Archive for September, 2007

Another one of my favorite kitchen gadgets is my vegetable steamer. There are lots of reasons to love a steamer. It is an easy way to prepare rice, chicken, fish and fresh vegetables without pans or a hot stove. Another advantage to using a steamer is the fact that it doesn’t add any calories... »

Stuffed cube steak is a great main course that is especially tasty and is a great way to dress up regular old cube steaks. Serve with rice, potatoes or fresh steamed vegetables. What you’ll need: 1/2 cup chopped celery. 1/3 cup diced onion. 6 Tablespoons butter. 1 cup bread stuffing mix. 4 cube steaks. 3/4... »

Chicken enchiladas with sour cream is always tops when we have a hankering for something mexican. This recipe is pretty mild in nature, so if you want to “heat things up” you can replace the canned green chilies with fresh hot peppers, finely chopped. What you’ll need: 12 medium sized flour tortillas. Filling: 1/2 cup... »

This Salmon Loaf recipe was one of my grandmother’s favorites. Salmon loaf tastes great served with seasoned rice and fresh steamed vegetables. It doesn’t take long to prepare, either. What you’ll need: 2 eggs - beaten. 1 small can of evaporated milk. 1 small onion, chopped. 1 can of salmon. 12 crushed saltine crackers. Salt,... »

What isn’t there to love about Caramel Corn? It’s sweet, it’s salty and it it’s crunchy. Here is a great recipe for making your own caramel corn right at home. What you’ll need: 22 cups of popped popcorn, preferably air popped. 2 cups dark brown sugar. 1/2 dark corn syrup. 2 sticks butter. 1 teaspoon... »

Trail mix is nice to have handy when you need a “pick-me-up” that isn’t served in a .99 cent Biggie bag. This trail mix is easy to make and carry with you in small Ziplock baggies for when you need a healthy snack. You can add or modify as per your tastes, use raw,... »

Sometimes it’s nice to switch things up when you’re having pizza. This Pesto Pizza Sauce is easy to make at home and tastes delicious topped with mozzarella, onions and mushrooms. What you’ll need: Food processor with a steel blades. 2 cups fresh basil, packed well. 1/2 cup extra virgin oil. Salt and/or fresh ground pepper, to... »

In the mood for a creamy treat that’s great to eat? Then I would suggest an Italian Creme Cake. This recipe is fairly easy to make, but should result in a very tasty cake that the whole family can enjoy. This makes a nice, light cake that goes down easy. Italian Creme... »

Sausage gravy is one guilty pleasure, but it sure is tasty for breakfast! Serve over biscuits or toast or in addition to eggs or an omelette. What you’ll need: 1 pound breakfast sausage - round, packaged in plastic. Think Jimmy Dean or Bob Evans. 1 Tablespoon butter. 4 tablespoons white flour. 2 cups milk. Crumble... »

Cookware sets are needed items that can run you a small fortune. You can’t live without them, but how can you decide to get just the right one for your needs? Well, it’s not an easy task, but two criteria that you’ll probably agree are important are the price, and what the... »