Everyday Cooking

Hard boiled eggs are served in a creamy sauce of milk, butter, flour and cheese. The cheese is optional, and you can use any kind you prefer. 

Chicken, asparagus and red peppers are cooked together and served with chopped tomatoes, cheese and a splash of vinegar. 

Steamed spinach is blended with a rich, creamy sauce that's lightly spiced with nutmeg. 

I make this smoothie every morning for breakfast for me and my boyfriend. It's rich in vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, omega-3 fats, monounsaturated fats, soy protein, and so much more! (Use natural peanut butter to eliminate partially hydrogenated fats.) 

Everyone in the family has something that they're the best at making. I make the best cookies, my sister, Carol, makes the best pies in the whole world! . . . no competition in our family! This recipe includes an ingredient called free flowing brown sugar. This is a non-clumping or caking version of ordinary brown sugar. It has a lower moisture content then the traditional one, which makes it free flowing much like granulated sugar. It is available at most specialty supermarket. If it is not available in your part of the world, use regular brown sugar and make sure it is broken up, free of clumps. Macintosh or Granny Smith apples are the best choices for apple pie because they are the least mushy apples.  

Put your slow cooker to good use for this tender and tangy, sweet and sour pork simmer. Sauteed strips of pork mingle with the flavors of tomato, brown sugar, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. 

This is so easy and all done in one pot! It is delicious and everyone including kids will love it! This recipe is tried and true, impossible to fail! It can also be doubled or tripled without problems, but lower the heat on the second and third batch when browning, as not to burn. 

Delicate sole fillets are simmered in a sauce of thyme, dill, tomato, and wine. 

I based this recipe on one from a famous Virginia colonial tavern, but I've had much better success with this one than the one published in their cookbook. It's great for parties, picnics, or potlucks. It will also freeze well (uncooked) for quick prep anytime! 

The fire of Jamaican Jerk sauce is mellowed just a tad by pasta and cream. 

Lightly browned sea scallops complemented by a smooth brown butter sauce with fresh tarragon. All you fans of tarragon, this is the recipe for you! 

These stuffed lasagna noodles really hit the spot. Garnish with chopped parsley or sliced green onions. Serve with a tossed salad, warm garlic bread, and a white zinfandel for a superb meal. You can use fresh, frozen or canned peas for this recipe. 

This is an excellent recipe for party sandwiches. I always make 2 (and sometimes 3) briskets because it goes so fast.  

Seared pork chops are simmered with tarragon and orange juice in this surprisingly quick and easy main dish! 

This rice and green bean dog food is easy on the stomach; perfect for when your best friend is feeling under the weather. 

Use your pressure cooker to cook up a flavorful, tender beef brisket in a smoky, fruity sauce of tomatillos and chipotle chiles. 

These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies. They stay soft, too. My oldest son's favorite. 

This is a great sandwich for the Fourth of July when you have a few friends over and you can watch their eyes pop out! 

This creamy chip dip recipe mixes sour cream with tomatoes and green chilies, black olives and Cheddar cheese. Always a hit at parties. Great texture and taste! 

Frozen mixed vegetables and stew beef are cooked in a slow cooker with bouillon cubes, crushed tomatoes and potatoes in this easy meal. 

Honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, oil and soy sauce are blended and then poured over flank steak. The meat sits in this tangy marinade overnight in the fridge, and emerges flavorful and very tender. Grill, slice, and serve. 

This is a great alternative to the standard salmon patty recipe using couscous, spinach, and cumin for an exotic flavor. 

This is the crispiest, spiciest, homemade fried chicken I have ever tasted! It is equally good served hot or cold and has been a picnic favorite in my family for years. 

Orange zest added to the buttery crust of little, individual mincemeat pies adds sparkling flavor.