Easy Hot Pot Broths
We’ve been trying out hot pot lately. It’s fun for family and friends; everyone can add their favorite meats and veggies for customized servings. It’s like an Asian fondue. These are easy and basic recipes but stay tuned, as we experiment more, we hope to add other recipes.
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French Onion Soup
We’ve been experimenting with slightly different versions of French onion soup, and so far this one is our favorite.
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Mai Tai Cocktail
We juice fresh pineapples and oranges for this recipe. You can use store bought juices, but using fresh, makes this drink super yummy. This is also great as a blended drink, just add the ingredients to a blender with ice and blend until smooth. Pour into your favorite glass with embellishments for an icy cold tropical…
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Corning Beef Brisket
The week before Saint Patrick’s day, you’ll find us corning a beef brisket for corned beef and cabbage and Ruben sandwiches in celebration of our Irish roots. We’re all a little Irish!
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Russian Dressing
This Russian dressing is a bit spicier than most, since it’s intended for a Ruben sandwich. It’s worth a little extra effort to make this authentic recipe, it makes a much yummier sandwich than the store bought versions.
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Chicken & White Bean Cassoulet
I modified a recipe to work with my Milo by Kana Dutch oven. I chose the mini version (3.5 quarts), since the size is more manageable. I love this Dutch oven. It's priced lower than the big brands and is now also sold at Crate and Barrel stores.If you have a large dutch oven and…
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No Bean Chili
We have adopted the Keto diet (most of the time), so I developed this great chili recipe. The veggies and spice more than make up for no beans! Top this Keto friendly chili with your choice of grated cheddar cheese, green onions and/or sour cream.
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Yam Casserole
This has become our traditional yam casserole recipe. The dish is not too sweet and is topped with a streusel mixture. It also heats up really good as a leftover.
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Whole Cranberry Sauce
We prefer whole cranberry sauce and it’s really easy to make, so we forego the canned versions. We make a double batch (2 12-ounce packages), if you prefer, divide the ingredients in half for a smaller batch. Or if you have more leftover than you need, you can recook the sauce and then can in…
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Cream of Mushroom Soup
Combine with crusty bread for a light meal or serve as an appetizer before dinner. The recipe makes 3 to 4 servings, so for a crowd, just double.This is an easy recipe, so great for a weekday night or anytime you want a quick and delicious meal.
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