Category Archives: recipes

My mother is an excellent cook and a very determined person. If she puts her mind to it, she gets things done. So, when she decided to perfect a Spinach Artichoke dip recipe, she made it every week for months … Continue reading →

This recipe tastes great, makes a ton, and freezes well. It can go straight from the freezer to the oven or can be defrosted before cooking. It’s something different, and the one way that Mike will eat cottage cheese ;o)

This traditional Latin American dessert goes *GREAT* with all kinds of Tex-Mex (like South of the Border Lasagna and Fajitas) and should sit in the fridge for a least a few hours if not overnight, which is always helpful when … Continue reading →

So, my mother’s best friend, who is 100% Italian, gave me this soup recipe. It tastes fabulous, and everything in it is frozen or canned or what have you. And I don’t feel bad, because the true Italian told me … Continue reading →

This is a not so hot version of the Cajun classic. WARNING: I am not Cajun. I’ve been to Louisiana twice, but never to the Cajun parts. I do not make any claims on the authenticity of this dish. It’s … Continue reading →

Ingredients 1 lb. of Italian sausage, casings removed. (all mild or 1/2 hot and 1/2 mild) 1/2 c. butter 12 large mushrooms, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 large green pepper, diced 1/4 c. fresh parsley, minced 2 t. dried … Continue reading →