Spicy Garlic Edamame
This Spicy Garlic Edamame is has wonderful spicy flavor with the addition of Garlic Chili Sauce, Oyster Sauce and onions. They are a mess to eat, but worth it!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
Presbyterian Cocktail
The Presbyterian Cocktail is a refreshing cocktail made with ginger ale or Bourbon or Rye or whiskey. The Presbyterian church is the national church of Scotland. There are many stories about how the Presbyterian cocktail came about. One story is that in the 1950s it was a “mocktail" served without the alcohol to teetotaling Presbyterians so they fit in at cocktail parties. This cocktail is very light and refreshing.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes 1 cocktail
Ham Steak with Sautéed Apple & Onions
This Ham Steak with Sautéed Apple & Onions has an autumnal fruitiness.
- Yields: 2 Servings
Parmesan Chicken over Egg Noodles
Parmesan Chicken over Egg Noodles is the definition of comfort food. My brother-in-law Russell was visiting and made this recipe. My pickiest daughter even loves it!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Delicata Squash Stuffed with Sausage, White Beans & Parmesan
Having grown up in all four seasons, I always feel cheated living in Southern California. Over the long weekend, on our way back from the beach we stopped at a wonderful pumpkin patch. I usually buy acorn squash and make Acorn Squash with Sausage, Peas & Onions, but I decided to branch out and try the Delicata squash.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Baked Bacon
Try Baked Bacon instead of frying it, it's much easier. Baking the bacon is less mess and makes it flat, perfect for a sandwich.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Sweet Pickled Daikon Radish (Takuwan)
Sweet Pickled Daikon Radish (Takuwan) is a traditional Japanese pickle. It is made from daikon radish. It is either served during a meal or at the end of a meal to aid digestion.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: Makes 1 quart
Potato, Spinach & Kielbasa Skillet
This Potato, Spinach & Kielbasa Skillet recipe is a perfect autumn dinner for a busy week night. Serve it with a green salad and some crusty bread. Kielbasa is great to have on hand in in the fridge or freezer. This is a perfect autumn dinner for a busy week night. You can substitute other varieties of sausage in this dish.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Italian Macaroni Bake
This Italian Macaroni Bake is super easy to make a the ultimate in comfort food. I usually make Green Chili Macaroni and Cheese, but this Italian version is delicious!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Butter Steamed New Potatoes
New potatoes are harvested while still relatively immature, while "old potatoes" are left to grow to their maximum size. New potatoes have a thin layer of high-grade protein just under the skin. The best ways to take advantage of it is to consume them unpeeled. I love potatoes and am always trying to find new ways to prepare them. This method infuses butter into these delicate, small potatoes.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings











