
Originally posted June 23, 2012 I just want you to know that I don’t know and don’t claim to know how to cook everything. Some things I’m not interested in and some things…well, intimidate even me. I suppose the biggest factor in trying something new is giving myself enough time to fiddle with it…

Originally posted on June 1, 2010 While trying to come up with quick and easy meals for one of my customers, I envisioned a casserole similar to a Shepherd’s Pie but with Greek flavors. I created a base recipe but needed to test it first. My husband even asked where it came from. Uhm,…

Originally posted August 20, 2008 I don’t know why but I have always loved chili, even when I lived on the east coast. If it had meat and beans, a bit of spice and some tomato sauce, yum-yum! I like it plain, over rice, over a baked potato, with French fries, with nachos and…

Originally posted August 20, 2008; it was called “Amy’s Chili” I don’t know why but I have always loved chili, even when I lived on the east coast. If it had meat and beans, a bit of spice and some tomato sauce, yum-yum! I like it plain, over rice, over a baked potato, with…

I love making this with turkey but you can use any ground meat. If you use turkey or chicken breast (white meat), you should use the extra egg since breast meat is so lean. The combination of flavors is really tasty; this is a dish that most children and adults enjoy. Gluten-Free Meatloaf Makes…
Originally posted February 1, 2010 One day when I opened the pantry, I noticed some dried black beans. It made me think of chili and then I remembered I had some sweet potatoes I needed to use up. I pulled out a pound of ground beef from the freezer and decided to make a…

Originally posted August 26, 2008 (in memory of Stuart) My friend Stuart has been after me to provide some more blog entries. Although he’s a vegetarian, I hope he doesn’t mind this one on beef. I think it’s worthy, and the recipe I provide later could also be made with a veggie ground round.…
Originally posted April 16, 2008 When I am asked for my “signature dish”, I always find it to be a hard question to answer. I have a few that I make over and over which would qualify. But when it came down to it, I thought about what it is I feel I represent;…

Originally posted March 1, 2008. Are you looking for something to bring to a potluck, bbq, party, or even dinner that is tasty and full of protein and fiber? I used to make this dish when I lived in New England and then sort of forgot about it. This is surprising because it’s easy…