The mundane ham and cheese sandwich made marvelous. The tang of ham paired with the sharpness of melted cheddar cheese offset by crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes and crunchy sourdough bread. Split a loaf of sourdough bread and drizzle with olive oil. Set under the broiler to toast but watch very very...

Make Your Dad’s Day special with a picnic menu even the littlest child can help with. Start off with seven layer been dip and chips, followed by a hearty sub sandwich accompanied by easy coleslaw, and ice cold lemonade. Children should always be supervised around food and of course knifes....

Ever been in a hurry and desperate to get a filling and tasty dinner on the table quickly? We’ve all been there. Soup is one of the easiest and quickest dinners I know. I’m not talking about opening a can and re-heating in the microwave but soup from scratch. Don’t think it can be...

Just about everybody loves Chinese food, but not everybody lives close to a Chinese restaurant that delivers. When you’ve got a craving for the orient satisfy it with Oriental Shrimp and Noodle Soup. Succulent Shrimp in a broth brimming with the flavors of the far east. Fast and filling. You...

Really and so is my dog. Rose is an Irish Setter. One of her favorites dinners isn’t Irish at all but simply potatoes, peas, and chicken. Boiled beef and cabbage is a classic Irish dinner. When you think about it that makes sense. Ireland is known for its rich creamy butter and luscious cheeses....

Dinner in 30 minutes? Impossible you say?. Well you can create delicious dinner recipes in 30 minutes or less. Without the crock pot. Stop at the grocers on the way home and pick up the ingredients for dinner sandwiches. Don’t discount the goodness of a hearty sandwich. There are literally thousands...

Flowers are fabulous but sometimes they just don’t make the grade, especially for the men in your life. Are you stumped for a quick and easy (and of course cheap) Valentine’s Day gift for your special someone. Visit the grocery store and put together a gift basket. If your significant other...

Yesterday we grilled and grilled and grilled. Which meant left overs. Tonight’s dinner is leftovers. Personally I like to cook enough for another meal or at least lunch the next day. These aren’t just any leftovers. How about spicy pork fajitas? Cut the cooked pork into thin slices....

Valentine’s deserves a sensuous menu so we start with: Cold Shrimp Appetizer with spicy lemon dip Cooked jumbo shrimp – which is really an oxymoron, I mean shrimp means little and jumbo means big so… well I digress. 5 jumbo ( 12-15 per pound)  cooked shrimp per person. 1/2 cup of mayo...