This recipe is based off one from Emeril Lagasse. I love it because it is all made in one pan, unlike the traditional method of making risotto with warm cream or stock in a pot. The best part of this recipe is that EVERYONE in the house loves it! Yay for family meals that we…
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Zucchini Cakes with Herb Dipping Sauce
I love zucchini, but I feel that it must be transformed somehow. Zucchini fries, little zucchini medallions with mozzarella, zucchini bread (my mom was sneaky like so many moms are about vegetables) or zucchini cakes! Zucchini is currently in season, as demonstrated by the monster piles of zucchini I found at the Farmer’s Market. I brought…
Almond Chicken
There are many things I miss about my hometown of Dearborn, Michigan. I miss my family. I miss friends. I miss all the fun gatherings, events and celebrations! At all of these gatherings, there is always a large selection of delicious foods.
Butternut Squash and Arugula Pasta
One of my favorite things about fall are all the different varieties of squash. Growing up, my family ran a small produce market and I absolutely loved when we got in the first pumpkins of the season. All those gourds, inspired this butternut squash and arugula pasta! My sister, Deana and I would help arrange…
Game Day Bites
I grew up watching football, college and professional. Sundays, Monday’s and Thursday nights from September until the Superbowl in February, were spent watching football. My mom a Dallas Cowboys fan. My dad a Detroit Lions fan. My sisters and I, didn’t have strong opinions until years later when Deana became an Indianapolis Colts fan, Mona a Lions…
Mini Turkey Burgers and Blue Cheese Sauce
I love burgers. How could one resist a juicy, flavorful, messy, cheesy, greasy burger? My husband requested a lean burger and I decided on turkey. I added onions and bell pepper to the patties for added flavor and crunch and it worked beautifully. I decided on a blue cheese sauce, after I had some fun…
Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
Serve up a warm bowl of broccoli cheddar soup and you’re serving up a bowl of comfort. There are many recipes for this soup but mine differs in that is packed with broccoli, carrots and cheese. Every spoon of my soup is full of creamy cheddar cheese and broccoli, which come together in a beautiful…
Beef Stew and Mashed Potatoes
What can be better than a tender, juicy beef stew that his been cooking all day and creating a beautiful aroma throughout your home? I prefer to eat this meal earlier than our normal dinner time, as it is very hearty. I have also include the recipe for my mashed potatoes, as the stew was…
