This recipe is quite versatile. Add whatever veggies, cheese or meat you want – there are no set rules. If using a large, diced tomato, don’t add until just before serving. Enjoy! 1 lb. pre-cooked pasta – elbows, corkscrew, tri-colored, etc. 1 small red pepper – diced 1 small green pepper – diced 1 small [...]

It snowed all day today and I was out of eggs. What’s a woman to do? Use canola oil, that’s what. 1/2 cup vegetable (canola) oil 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 eggs 1/2 cup flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp. salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 [...]

A great way to prepare chicken and stays juicy as long as you don’t overcook. If you have any leftover, they make great sandwiches the next day, or slice them into strips and add to a green salad. 9 Thin chicken cutlets 1/2 Cup flour 1 tsp. Kosher salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 2 Eggs [...]

These can be started and on your table in a little over an hour. What’s better than that? 3 1/2 to 4 cups flour 3 Tbs. sugar 1 tsp. salt 2 packages of yeast (4 1/2 tsps.) 1 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup butter Measure the milk, water, and butter in a glass [...]

Serve over your favorite pasta now, freeze some for later. This makes a big batch so you’ll need a big crockpot. Sprinkle some grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano over top. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 yellow onions, diced 4 minced garlic cloves 2 pounds ground beef Five of the 29 oz. cans of [...]

Get out the napkins! Your large crockpot will fit 6-8 lbs or four slabs. I served these with homemade cornbread and coleslaw. Wow. 6-8 pounds pork spare ribs, cut into 3-4 ribs 4 cups of your choice of barbecue sauce (I used Sweet Baby Ray’s) 1 cup ketchup 2 Tbsp. worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup firmly [...]

Soooo delicious. 1 lb. box ziti or penne pasta 1 lb. bulk sweet Italian sausage 1 lb. ground beef 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 minced garlic cloves 1 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 32 oz. of marina sauce – I used Barilla [...]

Homemade is always better, so why not try your hand at pizza? A delicious weekend meal.  Make your own crust or buy the frozen dough and follow their directions. The Crust: 4 cups all-purpose flour 3 Tbs. cornmeal 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 pkg. (2 3/4 tsp.) yeast 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil [...]

If you believe you can’t make an omelet or you just want a change, try this. It’s delicious and no-fail. 4 eggs – separated 1/2 cup milk 1 Tbsp. flour Pinch of salt Pinch of sugar 2 Tbsp. butter Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Separate the eggs. Beat the yolks with the milk, flour, [...]

This 1950′s classic should never be forgotten. My family loves it, so will yours. Here’s my version. 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup white sugar 1 tsp. dry mustard 3/4 tsp. celery seed (NOT celery salt) 1/4 cup canola oil 2 ribs celery, chopped 1 green pepper, diced or sliced 1 small red onion, diced [...]