Chinese Stir Fry
Although I had planned to work right up to just before my first child was born, medical conditions required me to go …
Cucidati – Sicilian Fig Cookies
As each holiday approaches, I look forward to baking my favorite recipes of the season. Being Italian, this means ricotta pie and …
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
OK, I decided I need to make up for leading astray any of you who are struggling to keep New Year’s diet …
Pasta with White Clam Sauce
If you love shrimp scampi served over spaghetti, it’s a sure bet you’ll love spaghetti with white clam sauce or, as my …
Huevos Rancheros
As I’ve mentioned a time or two, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. During the week, Roger and I …
Asian Chicken Salad with Ramen Noodles
Not only are Roger and I empty nesters, but 3 out of the 4 “kids” do not live in Illinois. And John, …
Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
Roger and I have been frequenting a new local restaurant called “Simply Kabobs” which makes terrific Greek gyros in addition to kabobs. …
Olive Garden’s Tuscan Garlic Chicken
Did you know that Olive Garden has a lot of their recipes on their website? There probably isn’t a more dangerous website …
Thai Crunch Chicken Salad
Here is a wonderful salad to enjoy while we continue to suffer through an unbearably hot summer. Here in the Midwest, we …
Shrimp Francesca
When I was first looking over this recipe for Shrimp Francesca, I wondered whether or not the dish would be worthy of …