Perfect Sugar Cookies Recipe
You know how they say Mom's are always right? Well, turns out that's true! I finally caved and made my Mom's sugar cookie recipe today. I was afraid of them for some time, after my Mom's horror stories about how the dough gets crumbly, and is difficult to work with....
Preparing Traditional Christmas Pudding
I have posted this recipe here before, but for those of you who may not have seen it, I wanted to share it again. This was my Great-Grandmother's Recipe, and it's enjoyed every year in our home for Christmas dinner dessert. It'a delicious carrot pudding full of...
Tortilla Soup
This recipe was sent to me by a new-found-foodie-friend in the States! It sounds delicious, and I can't wait to try it - I've really not been cooking much this week (strange, I know) and largely it's due to the fact that I am on a rather restrictive diet, which...
My Next-Door Nonna
I love my next-door-neighbour! She's all of about 4'11 but what she lacks in height she makes up for with a generous heart. She makes us wonderful desserts, pastas and today, taught me how to make panattone. I'm thrilled! Now, I wanted to post Filina's recipe for...
Matzo Ball Soup
I'm always picking up cookbooks here and there - it's just one of those things I do. At the bookstore, the cooking section is usually where I can be found (well, there or the arts and crafts section...oh ya, or the kids section!) In any case, my kitchen bookshelf is...
Chocolate Chip Macadamia Cranberry Cookies
Another *invention* recipe du jour! They are really good, and I should know. I just polished off two of them with a glass of milk! (yes, I know, I know - I am on a diet) Quality control folks, that's all I got! 😉 Chocolate Chip Macadamia Cranberry Cookies 3/4 cup...
Simple Tuna Salad Recipe
Day three of my detox, and I've already lost 3 pounds - man, this diet works! I will be the first to admit however (followed closely by my poor family) that giving up caffeine and sugar has not been easy. I'm just a tad grumpy, and lethargic, but I'm trying to get...
Carrot Pineapple Muffins Recipe
It's been a long time since I posted a muffin recipe - so, here's a nice one that I'll bet you'll even be able to get your kids to eat! Just don't tell them there are fruit and veggies in there, and you're good to go! Carrot Pineapple Muffins Recipe 2 eggs, beaten 3/4...
Bigos Recipe (Polish Stew)
I was fortunate enough to have two Polish Aunts marry into my family. Cooking was always something that they did with us when we were small. They made it so fun and exciting. I remember occasionally making pierogi with my aunt Yolanda! Yum! Her perogies were the best...
Curried Rice Recipe
Curried Rice Recipe 1 TBSP oil 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 2 onions, chopped 1/2 red pepper, chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped 1 cup Basmati rice 1 1/2 tsp curry powder 1/2 tsp salt raisins & toasted almonds (optional) Saute the mushrooms, onions, and peppers in oil,...
