Perdue & Old Bay Chicken Cutlets

My daughter received these great new Purdue Chicken Perfect Portions as a promotional item and asked me if I wanted to try them. So, browsing my cupboards I came up with this recipe using Old Bay Seasoning and flour. Then, because I had Matzo meal in the house, I substituted it for the traditional breadcrumbs […]

Frappaccino

Oh, to have one of these by the poolside. If I only had a pool! I enjoy them anyways, hope you do too. If you like or prefer a Mocaccino, then just add about 3 Tbsp. Hershey’s chocolate syrup. And straws - don’t forget the straws. They add just the right amount of […]

Creamy Tomato Soup

This, folks, is the real thing. The stuff that we were given on snow days and anytime it rained. For a real treat, make a grilled cheese sandwich to have alongside. Mmmm good is right!
2 Tbsp. butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 or more cloves garlic - your taste choice
1 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. […]

Chicken Pot Pie Made Easy

Oh what comfort food this is! And what a breeze to make. Refrigerated pie dough by Pillsbury makes this worthy of serving to company. Sure homemade is always better than store-bought, but for a weeknight meal this is just fine! We had buttered egg noodles and broccoli with it.
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil or bacon […]

Bacon Wrapped Pork Patties

Wow your family with this delicious way to cook ground pork. Serve this with a cold macaroni salad, a green vegetable and perhaps some crusty bread - you’ll be all set. On a personal note, I like to offer a bit of maple syrup on the side, just in case the mood strikes for that […]

Baby Carrots & Dill

I can’t believe I’m even classifying this as a “recipe” - it’s that easy.
1 lb. baby carrots, sliced in half lengthwise
1 tsp. salt
3 Tbs. butter
1 Tbsp. dried dill weed
Place carrots in a pan with a lid; cover with water and add the salt. Bring to a boil, cover, simmer 25 minutes. Drain then put carrots […]