Here’s another meal I made to use up leftovers from my pantry. This time I used a bottle of Merlot I’ve been using for cooking for a couple of months, canned tomatoes with balsamic vinegar and basil and bottled parmesan cheese. It was surprisingly delicious and so easy to make. I had more than enough… [Continue Reading]
Pork Chops with Apple Slices and Brussels Sprouts
April 24, 2012 By 8 Comments
This is my favorite fall recipe. I found it in a cookbook Stepson’s former girlfriend gave me for Christmas and I’ve made it a staple. It’s one of the easiest things to cook and always comes out perfectly no matter what you do with it. The original recipe calls for turkey breasts but… [Continue Reading]
Greek Walnut Cake
April 23, 2012 By 2 Comments
I purposely looked for this recipe after we went to the Greek Festival here in Colorado Springs last summer. There was this particular cake that I really loved and just guessed what it was. When I saw this recipe, I think I had it. It’s a walnut cake laced with citrus syrup after it’s been… [Continue Reading]
Strawberries and Cream
April 23, 2012 By 4 Comments
Sometimes, the best desserts are the simplest things you can come up with, like this bowl of marinated strawberries with whipped cream. It took so little effort, yet the result was stunning and delicious.
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