Apple Turnovers the Quick and Easy Way

We all have memories of food that we loved as children.  One of my favorites is strawberry shortcakes which were a treat we looked forward to on Friday night which was when my Dad was paid and he and Mother went grocery shopping. I’m sure that I would probably turn my nose up at them … Read more

Corn Chowder

Whenever summer brings fresh corn to my grocery stores and farmers markets, it’s time to make this family favorite — fresh corn chowder.  Canned corn can be used to make it “quick and easy” but the flavor of using fresh corn makes the extra time worthwhile. Corn Chowder   Save Print Recipe type: Soup Ingredients … Read more

Italian Polenta

I first discovered Polenta when visiting my husband’s Italian cousins who had immigrated from northern Italy where Polenta is a staple as Pizza is to the southern part of the country. Many years later when I told an Italian friend who was from southern Italy how much I liked polenta, his comment was, “Oh, that … Read more

Hearty Recycled Soup

Ron and I delivered a gift basket and then took the dogs for a walk today. I don’t think I’ve mentioned that I’ve operated a gift basket and gift service business for the past 23 years. By the time we returned home, we were both hungry and tired. So I turned to one of my … Read more

Orange Yogurt Muffins

This is a recipe that was collected when my two daughters were growing up.  I don’t remember where I got the recipe but it quickly became a favorite.  Even though they weren’t particularly fond of yogurt but loved it in these muffins. They are light, moist, and good for breakfast or just to enjoy any … Read more