So tender and flavorful.  This requires about three to four hours in the oven.  Serve as an absolutely fabulous Sunday dinner with friends or family.  Potatoes on the side is a good match.  Please try this recipe, you will love it! 4-5 lb. beef brisket 1 Tbsp. ground black pepper 3 Tbsp. olive oil (extra virgin is best) 3-4 carrots, peeled and [...]

A hearty potato soup recipe. 8 medium red potatoes – peeled and cut into chunks 3 carrots, peeled & diced 6 celery stalks, diced 2 quarts water 1 diced onion 6 Tbsp. butter 6 Tbsp. flour 1 tsp. ground black pepper 1 tsp. kosher salt 1-1/2 cups milk In a large pot, cook the potatoes, [...]

Just the name makes my mouth water. You can partially assemble this the night before; either way, it should have at least a 4-hour refrigeration. And, feel free to substitute fresh pears or plums for the apples. 1 loaf French Bread, cut into thin slices 3 eggs 3 cups milk or half-n-half 2 tsp. pure [...]

This is that incredible spinach dip that has an uncanny way of disappearing so fast, if you don’t grab some quickly, you’re out of luck. 1 10 oz. box frozen chopped spinach 1 16 oz. container of sour cream 2 cups mayonnaise 1/2 cup chopped scallions 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup chopped fresh [...]

A cross between doughnuts and muffins without the frying.  You can really go over the top and sprinkle on a mixture of cinnamon, sugar & butter before baking, if you wish. 3/4 cups (12 Tbsp.) softened butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 [...]

This is a simple, tasty snack which can be jazzed up by adding some ice cream on the side.  I like it with a cup of hot tea or strong coffee. My sister sifts confectioners sugar and cocoa powder over her slice. Make the chocolate syrup first: 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil (NOT [...]

Baked in the oven and super simple to make. Use the boneless rib meat. Let these marinate several hours or overnight. Double recipe using 2 pans if needed. Boneless, pork ribs – about 3 pounds total 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 Tbsp. ketchup 6 large, minced garlic cloves 1 tsp. ground ginger [...]

Just recently I became acquainted with that wonderful, frozen pasta – cavatelli. This is great stuff. You’ll find it in the frozen food section. 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. minced garlic 4 links crumbled sausage (pork, turkey, chicken – whatever you wish) 1/2-3/4 cup crushed tomatoes Kosher salt & pepper to [...]

Spring & Summer mean lemon pie! What’s great about this pie is that it’s started on the stove top then placed in the fridge for a few hours. Make it in the morning to enjoy after dinner. Graham Cracker Crust: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon 1/3 Cup (about 3/4 stick) melted [...]

As far as my family & I are concerned, roasting is THE only way to cook this vegetable. See if you agree. Asparagus – as much as you want Extra virgin olive oil (Please do not use any other type) Kosher salt Pepper Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Cut the tops off the asparagus [...]