Delicious anytime. 1 cup milk 1 package (2-1/4 tsp.) dry yeast 1/2 tsp. sugar 4 cups flour – all purpose or bread 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/3 tsp. allspice 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp) butter – at room temperature 2 large eggs [...]

What separates a New York Cheesecake from all others is the simplicity, height, and firmness of the cake.  You definitely need a cheesecake (spring form) pan for this.  It is decadently simple yet delicious. Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 Tbsp. sugar 3 Tbsp. softened butter (NOT melted) Filling: 1 1/2 cups sugar [...]

Long, slow, cooking will guarantee the best results. This is delicious. 4-6 pounds pork shoulder 2 large, white onions, sliced 1 Tbsp. garlic powder 1tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. ground peppper 1-1/2 cups cold water 2 cups (or 18 oz. bottle) BBQ sauce Another large white onion, diced Spray your slow cooker with cooking spray and place [...]

Place everything in a pot, cover and put in the oven for 3 hours.  The only thing you have to do is stir occasionally (perhaps twice) and then serve.  I’m so lazy sometimes but it works! 2 lbs. stewing beef, cut into small pieces 1 can Campbell’s soups Mushroom Consomme 1 package Golden Onion Lipton soup [...]

How can you fry a chicken in the oven, you ask? Read on to find out. 1/3 cup vegetable oil – (I use canola) 1/3 cup (6 Tbsp) butter – cut into chunks 1 cup flour 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. ground black pepper 2 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. garlic salt 1 tsp. marjoram – [...]

A different twist on the usual mayonnaise based salad. Be sure to use only freshly squeezed lemon juice, not the stuff in the bottle. About 6-8 good sized potatoes 1 tsp. onion powder 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons) 1 tsp. dill weed 1-2 tsp. sugar (taste) 1 tsp. kosher [...]

A true, delicious classic and something we eat all summer long. I like the shredded cabbage pieces smaller so to achieve this I give it a whirl in the food processor for a few seconds; the choice is yours. 1 bag of coleslaw mix 1 cup mayonnaise (I use Hellmann’s) 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar 1 [...]

Everybody’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Whether that’s true or not, I’ll bet eating this great round loaf is a good start.  It’s a simple, purist’s loaf – the way I like it; no fanfare, just enjoy with hot tea. 4 cups all purpose flour 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. baking soda [...]

Sometimes you want a brownie that isn’t gooey – this is that brownie. It has a deep, rich chocolate flavor but is not overly sweet; more of a grown-ups brownie but the kids want seconds, too. 8 ounces unsweetened chocolate 12 Tbsp. ( 1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups sugar 4 large or extra large [...]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope you and your loved ones eat well from my version of the Irish classic. Put the Celtic Women CD or perhaps the soundtrack from The Brothers McMullen in your disc player while you prepare this. Remember, if you don’t care for the cabbage, just skip that step. Enjoy! 2 [...]