Pretzel Brownies with Caramel Sauce So easy yet so rich. The salt in the pretzels kicks up the taste of the chocolate. I was looking at Pinterest a few weeks ago and this caught my eye. All the pin did was show, in pictures, what was done. I thought that was a really NEAT…
Beef & Broccoli
Herein lies the secret to the tender meat you get from the restaurant or take-out place…surprise! It’s because of one of the most versatile products you have in your home!
Three Cheese Noodle Pudding: Meatless Mondays
Three Cheese Noodle Pudding An updated and jazzier version of this timeless classic. Made with Greek yogurt, of course! I haven’t had this in YEARS. Since I left NYC and the last time was when a friend’s mom made it. Many moons ago. And this came with many fond memories of that friend’s mother–Sylvia Friedman–one…
Easy Apple Cider Donuts
Easy Apple Cider Donuts A fall tradition in “apple country.” Make them EASY at home! I used to be able to make these in my sleep…but of course for a while, it was my job!!! After my late husband’s open-heart surgery, I did not want to work more than 10 miles from my house–just in…
Lemon Chicken Oreganata
Lemon Chicken Oreganata A less tart and herb-infused version of the famous Chicken Piccata. Easy and on the table in 30 minutes! Most chicken piccata recipes are a little too sour for my taste. I do have a classic version under my Gastrolux Recipe Tab in the sidebar. I adapted this plus added some of this…
Bacon Cheese Potato Wedges
Bacon Cheese Potato Wedges Gobs of cheese and loads of bacon make these potato snacks addictive. Also, enter for a chance to win a dish from Revol’s Basalt collection! GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. What can be better than steak fries smothered in cheese, bacon and a creamy ranch sauce? Not much but coming really close is…
Steak Fries BONUS POST
Oven Steak Fries These are the absolute BOMB! Since I discovered this secret, I don’t think I will EVER eat deep-fried potatoes again. This is probably even *good* for you since they are baked, and the oil used is olive oil!!! Steak Fries 4 large Russet potatoes 1/4 cup olive oil salt pepper…
Quickie Kit Kat Bars: Meatless Mondays
Quickie Kit Kat Bars Here’s this week’s Meatless Monday entry–Quickie Kit Kat Bars. Yes, I know it’s candy…but it IS meatless, and it’s by a special fan request This is an easy snack and I had small amounts of caramel sauce, graham crackers and chocolate chips and some coarse-grained white sea salt, so why…
Cholula Chili Garlic Chicken Strips
Cholula Chili Garlic Chicken Strips Why go to those fast-food joints for chicken tenders? Make it better at home and with real breast-meat chicken. No anonymous meat in here! I was intrigued by this brand of hot sauce ever since a fellow blogger used it for a wing recipe. Have to say, I am definitely…
Peanut Rice Noodles with Shrimp
Peanut Rice Noodles with Shrimp Quick, easy and delicious. Can be made with chicken or pork too The things you find when you go through your freezer!!! I found a 2 lb bag of large shrimp that I forgot about. Yeah, I forgot shrimp…hard to believe, but I did. Since they are expensive, I wanted…
