A Mother’s Day favorite!This is not healthy or low calorie, so don’t even worry about it!  1 box bow tie pasta – cook al dente according to box directions1 onion - diced1 stick butter1-3 tsp garlic, m...  Read More

(serves 6-8) 2 C dried yellow or green split peas4 peppercorns1 ham boneSalt to tasteWater to coverBring to a boil, then simmer 2-3 hours until peas are done, adding water if necessary.Remove the ham ...  Read More

FOR SOUP1-2 tbsp. olive oil1 yellow onion, diced6-8 (or a million) cloves of minced garlic, to taste1/2 lb. Italian sausage*1/2 lb. lean ground beef*2-3 tbsp. tomato paste1 tsp. dried basil1 tsp. drie...  Read More

4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs¼ oz Parmesan, finely grated (about ¼ cup)2 tsp fresh thyme leaves1 tsp kosher salt, divided, plus more8 oz cavatappi or other short curly pasta2½...  Read More

1 ½ lbs hamburger1 medium onion, chopped½ C chopped green pepper¾ C chopped celery¼ C chopped fresh parsley3 carrots, peeled and sliced½ box chopped, frozen spinach(more below) Fry hamburger; add onio...  Read More

Campari tomatoes (I get the package from Costco)Bacon Bits (either fresh cooked, or the Costco package)Green onion, finely slicedMayonnaise – to taste Slice tomatoes in half, through the stem/core.Sco...  Read More

6 pounds butternut squash6 tablespoons unsalted butterCoarse saltFreshly ground black pepper8 slices double-smoked bacon2 tablespoons olive oil1 large Spanish onion, peeled and cut into small dice3 th...  Read More

½ cup butter (1 cube)2 ½ cup white sugar1 box Mochiko Flour1 tsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla extract4 large eggs1 (12 oz) can coconut milk2 cups milk (must be 2% OR homogenized)Pinch of salt if butter ...  Read More

6 slices bacon, chopped1 C onion, chopped1 C water2 ½  C potatoes, peeled and diced1 C carrots, peeled and diced2 tsp chicken bouillon3 C milk2 cans corn, drained3 C Velveeta cheese, cubed½ tsp pepper...  Read More

Jenne and I were introduced to “Sandwich Maker Night” while camping with the Nyhuis clan many years ago.  It inspired us to concoct gourmet versions (complete with recipe cards) using fun “foodie” ing...  Read More

1 loaf sourdough bread or brioche, challah or French bread8 large eggs2 cups milk½ cup heavy cream1 tablespoon vanilla extract¾ cup sugarTopping:½ cup all-purpose flour½ cup packed light brown sugar1 ...  Read More

1 can diced green chiles1 can chopped black olives, drained1 tomato, chopped1 bunch green onions, chopped1 T red wone vinegar2 T olive oil Mix togetherChill at least one hourServe with tortilla chips....  Read More