Ragù alla Bolognese It’s still raining and I am getting worried that summer is never going to arrive which makes me turn to comfort food.  My family loves spaghetti and we probably eat it at least once a week, but I was in … Continue reading →

Grilled Asian Strip Steak I love to grill strip steak because it cooks quickly ~ around 8 minutes for medium rare, but you can also use a flank or hanger steak.  You can marinate the steak the night before or … Continue reading →

Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting It was Ralph’s 85th birthday last week and we helped him celebrate with these nummy cupcakes.  You make a chocolate truffle and drop it in the center of the batter before you bake … Continue reading →

Chicken Thighs with Dijon, Maple Syrup and Rosemary Summer has retreated once again and I find myself cooking indoors which is very disappointing.  Luckily, I found a new recipe that uses the oven, and that cheered me up. I don’t … Continue reading →

Risotto with Peas and Fresh Thyme Risotto is such a fabulous creamy, rich and cheesy dish and there are a thousands of variations.  As long as you learn the basic technique, you can make it with anything you have on … Continue reading →

Mirella’s Yummy Cookies with Oatmeal, Rice Krispies, Coconut, Cranberries, Walnuts, and Chocolate Chips My sister brought some cookies over from her friend Mirella and they were really good, and for the past year, I have been making these cookies. I normally … Continue reading →

Thai Chicken Curry with Vegetables The rain is back…… they say it is here for the week…… it made me want a comforting cream laden sauce which I know is not going to be good for Weight Watchers this week.  … Continue reading →

Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan I roast lots of different vegetables like cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, green beans, brussels sprouts, onions, parsnips, sweet potatoes, mushrooms and asparagus,  or a combination, and they all start out the same way.  Start out by … Continue reading →