Tis the season to think about small bites or appetizers. These are just a few, two are really quick, so let’s talk about those first. I cut small pieces of Parmesan cheese, wrapped them with a small piece of salami, and stuck a toothpick in it. A black or green olive skewered on the toothpick,…
Potato, Chicken, and Bacon Bake
This is a fabulous quick meal. I actually put it together the night before I wanted to cook it. When I got home from work the next day, I just threw it in the oven. I cooked some lima beans to go with it. For very little effort, this meal will make everyone happy. PrintPotato,…
Weekend in Dallas and TSTC Texas Cuisine
We planned the trip to Dallas, then I found out the date was the same as the first Owl Creek sale. I couldn’t stand to miss the sale, so we made an appointment with Dyna to go Friday evening and shop. As usual there were lots of gorgeous one-of-a-kind things. This visit to Owl Creek I…
Pasta and Clam Sauce
These are a few of my favorite things – pasta, clams, and garlic! I grew up eating this dish and it’s still very high on my list of quick, delicious, and light meals. I used a short pasta in this recipe, because the sauce is thin, and more importantly Don likes it better. If you…
Making Sour Cream, Mascarpone, and Paneer
I’m still experimenting with making fresh dairy products, nothing difficult or aged, just something I can have fun with, while I’m making us better food than I can buy. If you haven’t seen the previous posts on making cultured dairy products, I’m getting milk and cream at Mill-King. PrintSour Cream Total Time: 24 hours Yield:…