Italian Anise Cookies
My mother was an excellent cook but never baked. Before I was old enough to start baking myself, desserts for Easter and …
Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs
Recently, I made an oriental (Korean/Chinese) meal that knocked my socks off. I noticed that my family was suddenly in their bare …
Chinese Green Beans
If Szechuan green beans are on a Chinese menu, I’m sure to order it. I hadn’t gotten around to searching for a …
Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper White Bean Chili
We just had our first major snowstorm here on Cape Cod. On a snowy day, all snug in my kitchen, there’s nothing …
2015 Top Ten Favorites
Now that the Golden Globe awards have been handed out, it’s time for an equally important event!
Tamale Pie
If you love chili with corn bread but you’ve never had tamale pie, now is the perfect time to try it with …
Slow Cooker Short Rib Sauce with Bucatini
Carbs, be damned. I can’t go too long without my beloved pasta!
Jalapeño Rellenos with Cheese & Bacon
Here I am—Lulu come lately with a last-minute recipe for the Super Bowl. It’s worth a quick trip to the supermarket to …
Chicken Curry in a Hurry
I have a thing for “pet” chickens as in the inanimate decorative kind. Whenever I look at them in my kitchen, they …
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Raise your hand if you buy those packets of premade taco seasoning mix. OK, you can put your hand down now; and …