Categotry Archives: Entrees
Onion Soup
Can you imagine a cold and drizzly winter night; and all you can think about is getting home, putting on something comfortable and getting cozy on the couch. Wouldn’t it be nice if you had something hot to eat to warm you? You know, the answer is soup! Soup is so easy to make and one of the easier is onion. Why is it so easy? Because with this recipe it is made in a crock pot. The […]
Lunch/Brunch
Today can only be described as beautiful. The house was filled with family celebrating the baby naming of our fifth granddaughter. As with most joyous occasions, food is usually a focal point; and today was no exception. After gathering in the family room and participating in a short naming ceremony everyone was hungry and ready to eat. One of my favorite activities is planning a menu when I entertain. For this occasion I thought about who was coming and what were […]
My Father’s Favorite Passover Dish
As we approach Passover I can’t help but think about my wonderful father and how much he is missed. It has been over ten years since he passed away and every time Passover rolls around I am reminded of his favorite dish. My father did not cook. I do not remember him in the kitchen ever, except during this eight day holiday where he only made one dish. He made it every day for breakfast and all four of his […]
8 Ingredient Salad
I had friends for lunch recently and served a salad that I literally created from memory. I originally had ordered this salad at a nearby diner and had enjoyed it so much that I wanted to re-create it. It was dressed with balsamic vinaigrette that had been whipped in a blender. The salad reminded me of the Club Salad served at Houston’s restaurant I have been enjoying for many years; so, when I spied it on the menu, I ordered […]
Rosh Hashanah Luncheon
So many things are a tradition in my Jewish faith and lunch after services on the first day of Rosh Hashanah is one of them. As the family grows, so do the numbers attending; and this year the table held twenty five. Friends are included too; and in-laws and friends alike, bring toys for all the children to play with. My family is a blended one, like many. The best part of that equation is that everyone gets along. In […]
Tropical Island Chicken Salad
Imagine yourself sitting on a sun drenched deck of an uber modern five star resort overlooking the cool waters of the Caribbean. You are sipping a crisp glass of white wine, maybe Pinot Grigio and the server has set down a plate of the freshest and most colorful fruit you have seen in a long while. Topping the fruit are tender slices of chicken breasts and the server is drizzling a creamy orange dressing over all. Wake up! Sounds […]
Comfort Food Medley
Who doesn’t love a fat juicy steak? In the comfort of our home, relaxing and eating really good food is one of the pleasures of life; and that evening the pleasure was all ours. We started with a traditional wedge salad; and for sides, we roasted tomatoes, potatoes and portabellas. We wilted fresh spinach in a wee bit of garlic butter and prepared to cook the 2 inch strip we had chosen. We seasoned it with a lot of S&P […]
Tuna Nicoise
When I was growing up my Mother would take me shopping downtown. One of my favorite memories was going to lunch with her and ordering a tuna fish sandwich on toast with lettuce and tomato, a side of French fries and a Coke. When I didn’t feel well, my Mother would make me a tuna fish sandwich and it made me feel better. My sandwich of choice…you can only guess! As an adult, my taste turned to fresh tuna and […]
Mediterranean Pizza
Tonight is pizza night. Any time we want a simple meal that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg we make pizza. Every member of the family has their favorite and because we are all cooks we get to show off our creative side. Benjamin makes a killer barbecued chicken pizza. Blaiss puts shrimp on his and Lilly is a pepperoni kinda girl. Rose likes a white cheese pizza and I like the one pictured, which is so delicious. Steve […]
The Classic Burger Improved to a Benjamin/burger
After a 10 mile bike ride I got home to a Benjamin/burger that had been fired up on the grill. Ground beef, cheddar cheese, thinly sliced red onion, tomatoes, arugula, sweet relish with a light amount of light mayo and bbq sauce. Yummy! Recipe 1/3 lb. ground chuck (80/20 beef mix) 1/4 inch slice of sharp cheddar cheese 1 slice ripe tomato springs of arugula slice of red onion 1 t. light Hellman’s Mayonnaise 1 t. barbecue sauce onion roll […]