I saw a version of this tortellini soup recipe online this week, but it involved a slow cooker and bulk sausage and skimming fat, and it took 4-7 hours. Good grief. Some dishes are great in the slow cooker, but if I can make the same thing in an hour or two, on the stove, […]

Everyone is probably familiar with the marshmallowy crispy cereal treats made with Rice Krispies. I was never a fan, as they were awfully sweet and gooey. As a rule, I love “sweet,” but these things…just a bit much, even for me. Years ago, my sister shared with me an alternate version of those crispy treats, […]

Our family sugar cookie recipe has been around for four generations. My paternal grandmother, Nellie Jane, didn’t follow a written recipe; she simply combined and mixed ingredients until the dough was suitable for rolling. One year, my mom studied my grandmother’s method and took notes, estimating measurements. After a few attempts, Mom honed in on […]

I have tried for years to eat only half of an avocado and save the other half for the next day. The remaining half of the avocado has never been edible. I’ve left the seed in (one theory), wrapped it in plastic wrap, wrapped it in foil, squirted it with lemon juice, stored it in […]

My friend Sherry made a cake for my birthday a few years ago that was so exquisite and delicious, I think angels created it.  It’s full of richness and silky flavor. There’s no baking, it’s really just an assembly process – whip and layer. This delicacy won’t be on any diet plan; however enjoying once […]

I discovered a coooool treat on the food network (“The Kitchen”) recently. I tweaked the recipe to suit our preferences here in the Ballpark, and oh my…I am totally not sticking to my ‘no sugar’ agenda at the moment. Sigh. Here’s what you need to assemble these babies:  1 package thin Oreos, any flavor you […]

I love veggies and mashed potatoes, so Shepherd’s Pie seems like a good fit for me. Mashed potatoes are not really in my diet anymore, so I don’t make this too often. It’s a treat when I do.  I think Shepherd’s Pie is as much a method as a recipe. It’s a veggie/meat base with […]

I’m trying to omit excess flour and sugar from my diet, so why I make whole wheat blueberry waffles with real maple syrup, I can’t begin to tell you.  It’s a sickness. I justify it by the fact that we have friends in Canada who send us real maple syrup by the jars-full. And when […]