Chicken Tikka Masala is not an Indian Dish. In fact, it is believed to have been created in the U.K. and is considered one of the most popular restaurant dishes. The dish has chicken that has been coated with yogurt, broiled and then served with a tomato based sauce that is seasoned with exotic spices and some hot peppers. Served over rice, this is a wonderful and different dish. Until a couple
Classic Potluck Broccoli Salad with Cranberries and Almonds
Broccoli salad is a classic that you'll find in most deli counters at your local grocery store. My version uses blanched fresh broccoli, red onion, dried cranberries, cooked bacon and sliced almonds. The mayonnaise dressing has slightly tangy/sweet Japanese vinegar. What a great way to eat broccoli! In my C.S.A. (Consumer supported agriculture) box, I received a lot of fresh broccoli. We love
Mexican Rice Cheesy Casserole
Think of this Rice Casserole as a "Naked Burrito". Ground beef is seasoned with Mexican flavors and topped with melted cheese for a hearty dinner that reheats beautifully. This Beef and Rice Casserole is an easy weeknight dinner you can have on the table in no time at all! Start with browning lean ground beef. Otherwise, thaw about 1 1/2 pounds of pre-cooked and frozen ground beef. (This is a
Comforting and Hearty Spring Leek and Potato Soup
I love to make soup year round. But when cooler/wetter weather arrives, there's nothing more comforting than a bowl of hot homemade soup. Potato and Leek is one of my favorite combinations. This recipe has bacon and white wine, so it's full of flavor, and very economical to make. I have been cooking and baking for most of this Sunday. I have kept my promise to cook what's in my fridge, pantry
Homemade Buttermilk Strawberry Scones
These Buttermilk Strawberry Scones are tender and delicious. They are fantastic with a cup of hot coffee or tea. You can even freeze them, and bake later. We are very fortunate to live in "Driscoll" Berry land, where strawberries are grown and harvested right where I live (in the 'burbs). I decided to make Strawberry Scones, since I had some on hand. I had received a basket of organically
Delicious Glazed Carrots: Eat your carrots, they’re good for you!
This recipe has changed my childhood aversion of cooked carrots. These are slightly sweet, slightly glazed and super simple and quick to make. I honestly love them and make these often. All of my life, I've hated cooked carrots. Even as an adult, I had mastered the art of picking out carrots from peas... carrots from stews... I only liked raw carrots! When I saw this
Homemade Honey Wheat Bread
This Honey Whole Wheat Bread is a perfect recipe for bread baking beginners. This can be made in a bread machine, a stand mixer or with elbow grease. It's tender, with a hint of honey sweetness. It's a perfect sandwich or toast bread. When I first posted this recipe, I was far from being a master baker of bread. In the meantime, I've learned a few simple tricks that have yielded pretty decent
Flat Iron Steak with Potato and Corn Mash
Flat-Iron Steak is a more budget-friendly Fillet Mignon. It's not 100% as tender, but it's perfect for grilling, as there's some fat in the steak. As a side dish, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with red pepper and corn gives a wonderful texture and flavor. Garnished with fresh chopped chives, this recipe is not only tasty, but very colorful. Ohmygoodness! I'm so sorry that these photos are not the
Best Texas Chocolate Sheetcake
Texas Chocolate is a classic dessert that is irresistible. Best of all, you don't have to grease or use parchment paper, and you don't need a stand mixer. The cake is moist, and the frosting is very rich and fudgy. Don't EVEN try to make it lighter in calories! Just enjoy it. You can thank me later. Honestly, I could just weep. That's because I just took a bite of this Chocolate Sheet Cake.