No British cook am I, however I had to try, then of course tweak a bubble & squeak recipe I stumbled upon. Odd, but good. Personally, serving with good old American waffles on the side is divine. Try it and see.
About 6 potatoes, peeled & cut into chunks
1 pound Kielbasa chopped into coins (I used […]

A truly great Sunday morning or weeknight meal. Have some good, thick toast, obviously the bacon, or perhaps heat up Banquet brand sausage, or Jimmy Dean sausage - improvise and eat up! My mother likes fried bologna - whatever you like. This recipe is very forgiving and very versatile. Throw in the leftovers in your […]

Sadly, some folks only eat these potatoes during the holiday season. They’re sure missing out, but you don’t have to. Try this salad and surprise yourself and family!
2 large sweet potatoes
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
4 tsp. white or unseasoned rice vinegar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin is best)
4 scallions, sliced thin
Peel the potatoes […]

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 […]

Another recipe to share from my Polish friends Marta & Marek. These are really good but they do take time to prepare. It goes faster with 2 people; 1 to roll and 1 to stuff. Make sure you cook plenty because you’ll just keep popping them in your mouth! Delicious!
8 cups flour
4 eggs
8 oz. […]

This is quite an unusual salad but will be a delicious hit on the party spread table or dinner table. Adjust your time accordingly, as this needs a room temperature sit for a few hours - but oh so worth the wait! I served this over and/or alongside egg noodles, with a good, fresh loaf […]

This is a great project to do with the kids. It’s made with basic kitchen ingredients so you can probably put together a batch today. Makes about 4 cups. Have fun!

2 cups regular white flour
1 cup salt
4 tsp. cream of tartar
2 cups water
1/4 cup vegetable oil (not olive oil)
Your choice food coloring

In a large skillet, […]

Here’s something you don’t find everyday. They’re fun to make and smell good too! Use any shape cookie cutters you want. A trip to your local wholesale club for bulk spices is a good idea.
1 cup applesauce
1 Tbsp. nutmeg
1 Tbsp. allspice
2 Tbsp. ground cloves
3/4 cup cinnamon
Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper.
In […]

Apple sauce can be made at anytime of the year because apples are always available. But I wait until the temperature drops into the 50’s or very low 60’s; to me that’s the perfect time and around here that happens in early October. Give it a try. Ask the kids to join in.

16 large apples […]

Yes, make the dough from scratch then put on anything you choose. It’s great fun for the kids! This dough makes one cookie sheet (jelly roll pan) sized pizza, but you can divide it into two smaller pizzas and let your kids be creative

Give this dough at least a 2-hour rise; spreadings a breeze!
1/3 + […]