Cooking Tip of the Day

10 Tips for Grilling the Perfect Burger

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:32:40 PDT

However you like your burger... plain.... with cheese .. loaded with toppings... doesn't matter ... the most important part is making the burger... and grilling season is here... so here are some burger basics for grilling a perfect burger. Warren is the Grill Master in our house…. when we first got together.. I was a gas grill kinda gal… and being a widow/single mom… I learned to make … what I

Beef Tostadas

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:22:21 PDT

Beef Tostadas... they're easy to make... delicious and always a favorite... and albeit messy... but nonetheless fun to eat. A crispy fried tortilla (corn or flour) topped with taco beef... shredded lettuce, cheese, chopped green onion, salsa and sour cream or guacamole... I told you... messy... but good. TIPS I seasoned the beef with my Taco Seasoning... a great seasoning and also easy to

Mini Dutch Babies

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:58:14 PDT

These are a mini version of the Dutch Baby aka pancakes. They are sometimes called German Pancakes, but they are not the German pancakes of my childhood. I first discovered this "German Pancake" on the cover of one of those magazines you buy at the grocery store years ago. I remember making the pancake and thinking.. this isn't a German pancake... certainly not what my Grandmothers

Dark Cherry Sauce

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Sun, 19 May 2013 10:50:10 PDT

This slightly sweet Dark Cherry Sauce is very versatile... perfect over ice cream, pound cake, pancakes and waffles... and much more... in fact the inspiration for it was from my childhood... My Grandmother would make a cherry sauce to be served with chicken... loosely translated.. the dish was called soup, meat and sauce... meaning.. she cooked the meat in the soup.. and then served the

Salads for Every Occasion

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:28:20 PDT

It's the season to make salads... for that Backyard BBQ, Family Reunion, Graduation Party, Showers... or maybe just a family get-together... The wonderful thing about salads... they go with just about everything and they're well loved by all. From the classic potato and macaroni salads to the healthy fruit salads... and everything in between.. there is a salad for everyone for sure.. Try one.

Smokey Onion and Red Potato Frittata

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:48:02 PDT

This recipe for Smokey Onion and Red Potato Frittata comes from my son, Erik... and it's just delicious! He loves inventing recipes... he is the best at using what's available in the fridge and the market... and some of his inventions have some unusual ingredients... this was no exception... The coffee ... while it may seem odd... actually enhances the barbeque sauce... try it.

Sloppy Joe & Mac Skillet

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:22:01 PDT

Sloppy Joe and Mac Skillet is the perfect family meal.. great for weeknights... one skillet... done in under a half hour... so delicious you can watch the family devour it... TIPS Use extremely lean ground beef and you won't have to drain the meat. The water may cook down faster than the macaroni cooks... depending on how hard a simmer you have.. just add a bit more if it gets down too low

Honey Bun Cake

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:37:35 PDT

This delicious coffee cake will surely brighten your morning.... a perfect companion to a great cup of coffee. Honey Bun Cakes have been around forever.. and surprisingly.. the recipes are all almost identical.... this recipe is from Betty Crocker's Soul Food Collection... and uses a shortcut by using boxed cake mix. I only changed a few of things... TIPS The original recipe called for 1

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:38:51 PDT

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding.. is really quite easy to make... perfect for a family dessert.. fancy enough for company. What could be better than brown sugar, cinnamon, butter and rum? ... love this sauce... absolutely love it! So I admit.. since Warren is absolutely crazy about bananas... bananas over bananas.. okay.. okay.. it's early and I'm a little punchy.. forgive me that little joke.

Happy Mother's Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Sun, 12 May 2013 08:58:21 PDT

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers out there... and to all celebrating how special their Mothers are! I hope all of you have a wonderful and relaxing day!

Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuit Casserole

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:41:16 PDT

This Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuit Casserole is so easy to put together... a perfect recipe for a Dad to make with the kids for Mother's Day... hint hint. Truly.. this is easy... and a very quick prep... TIPS You can use any breakfast sausage you like... bulk sausage works the best.. but if you only have the sliced kind.. you can make it and chop it.. it will work also. You can lower

Cheese Stuffed Italian Meatballs

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:38:02 PDT

Italian Meatballs with a cheesy surprise in the center... you can't get too much better than that! My Mother always made her meatballs with a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center... as kids we loved it... I honestly forgot all about it until the other day I was making meatballs and reached for the block of mozzarella in the fridge... I had to stop and laugh to myself... sometimes your

Pepperoni and Mozzarella Pizza Balls

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:40:10 PDT

These delicious Pizza Balls are addictive.... trust me... we know... they were supposed to be a little nosh (like that word? ... from my New York roots).. and they ended up the main event... not a bad thing for sure! TIPS You can make as few or as many as you like... so these are great for parties or for watching the game... just adjust the baking dish to how ever many you are making...

Easy Peach Angel Food Cupcakes

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Tue, 07 May 2013 04:52:25 PDT

This SKINNY recipe for Easy Peach Angel Food Cupcakes ... yes... I did say skinny and cupcake in the same sentence... it was not a typo.... so delicious and fat free! A version of a Weight Watcher's recipe... it has THREE ingredients... it's quick easy and GUILT-FREE! TIPS I used Del Monte no sugar added sliced peaches... I couldn't find diced peaches.. so I just diced them myself. This

Easy Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:08:54 PDT

Easy Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks... a little experimentation and some taste testing (of course) ... and this recipe was perfected... we just could not get enough of these... they were delicious! They were much like the ones that come from pizza take-out places... but in our opinion... tastier and way cheaper... TIPS I used real butter... I know you usually see me use a margarine substitute

Looking for Last Minute Recipes for Cinco de Mayo?

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Sun, 05 May 2013 08:16:08 PDT

Looking for last minute recipes for Cinco de Mayo?.... well you've come to the right place! Cooking Tip of the Day has a Mexican Collection.... lots of recipes for delicious Mexican foods.... all easy with step by step instructions... and tips to help make your meal a success! Take a peek at the Cooking Tip of the Day Mexican Collection... all listed by category.... and photos to help you

Cinco de Mayo Party Snack Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Sat, 04 May 2013 10:27:04 PDT

So you decided to have a last minute get-together with some friends... some beer... some Margaritas ... while chips and salsa are always good.... maybe you want just a bit more... nothing to break the bank or to spend hours in the kitchen... Well.... I have the solution... I have some great recipes to choose from.... here are some suggestions... check out the Cooking Tip of the Day Mexican

Great Recipes for a Cinco de Mayo Brunch

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:44:17 PDT

Looking for great recipes for a Cinco de Mayo Brunch? Whether it's a family breakfast... breakfast for two or a crowd... Look no further... so many recipes to choose from.......... here are some truly delicious recipes that won't keep you slaving in the kitchen .... after all it's your brunch too! Breakfast Burrito Breakfast Quesadillas Huevos Rancheros

Kentucky Derby Party Food Ideas

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:26:47 PDT

The Kentucy Derby is coming up this weekend... and what a perfect excuse to spend some time with friends and enjoy watching those magnificent horses in action... Make it a Southern celebration with traditional Southern foods... brunch is always fun.. a great way to get the day started.. or maybe a late lunch... either way.. great food.. great friends.. great races... lots of fun for everyone

Crab Shepherd's Pie

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:42:40 PDT

An unconventional spin on a Shepherd's Pie... and a delicious one at that! Crab in a light creamy sauce made of Swiss, Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses... a hint of white wine... smoked bacon, mushrooms, carrots and peas .. pearl onions... topped with mashed potatoes .. some snipped chives... have your interest yet? I hope so.. TIPS Real crab is best.. that sweet flavor can't be beat... but

Oven Roasted Potatoes Onions and Kielbasa

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:58:58 PDT

This quick and easy Kielbasa dinner is perfect for weeknights... 5 minutes of prep and in the oven in goes.... a quick toss with a brown sugar, vinegar and mustard mixture before going on the table... served with a nice German beer... a truly great meal! TIPS You can use any brand Kielbasa you like... I use Hillshire Farms Beef Kielbasa. Any kind of potatoes will work... I use medium to

Bacon Spinach and Artichoke Carbonara

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:25:31 PDT

This delicious recipe for Bacon Spinach and Artichoke Carbonara comes from my son, Erik. Always inventive, Erik likes to experiment with flavors he loves... this recipe has plenty of garlic... a little bacon, fresh spinach and some bottled (or canned) artichokes... tossed with some pasta and a Carbonara sauce... and finished off with some Pecorino Romano cheese... just delicious! He chose

Crock Pot Hungarian Goulash Soup

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:54:11 PDT

You can usually find Hungarian Goulash Soup on the menus in German restaurants... totally delicious and so easy to make at home.. The recipe is really the same as Hungarian Goulash.. (I posted that recipe long ago)... you just add more beef stock or broth until you get the correct consistency you want. So what is Hungarian Goulash?.... well... I can tell you it is not anything like what

Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 08:49:02 PDT

Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas is so easy and delicious... and healthy too! Your family will be asking for this all the time.. Let the crock pot cook the chicken for you ... shred the chicken.... then assemble the enchiladas... and bake for about 10 minutes to heat the enchiladas and melt the cheese... now how quick and easy is that? TIPS You can use a commercial enchilada sauce... but I

Skinny Chocolate Mocha Cake

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:51:04 PDT

Skinny Cake?... whoever heard of such a thing?... and the bigger question... where was I when this was introduced???? Who can resist a guiltless chocolate cake?... I sure can't. The best part? ... The cake has TWO ingredients... yes .. that's right... TWO ingredients! The "frosting" has TWO ingredients also! Tell you more?... well... read on my friend.. TIPS You can use any boxed cake