Lentils are one of the oldest Pulse crops in history. The four main types of pulse corps are dry peas, lentil, dry bean and chickpea. It has been known that they have originated in the Middle East and believe to be the first legume ever cultivated. Lentils are high in protein and fiber and are […]
Hosting parties are so much fun. I get very excited about putting together a menu that my guests will enjoy. It needs to always feed a bunch of people. Cold Antipasto salads are always a good choice. You can pretty much put whatever you want on an Antipasto platter. It consists of Italian meats, cheeses, […]
How to feed a crowd. What do you serve when you have many dinner guests coming for a visit? You want to serve something satisfying and of course, delicious. With so much to do lately, I decided to make this simple stuffed pork chop recipe. I almost went with chicken but hey, we haven’t had pork in a […]
The holidays have some of my favorite flavor combinations. I just can’t get enough of cinnamon, nutmeg, cranberries and eggnog. To incorporate more of the season’s flavors, I like to make French toast using extra eggnog and top it off with a mix of juicy pears, tangy cranberries and sweet maple syrup. Festive enough for […]
Whether you’re looking for a quick & flavorful lunch to get you in the holiday spirit or using leftovers from a holiday dinner, this sandwich will not disappoint! Simple, delicious flavors that go together seamlessly. I chose thinly sliced Black Forest ham from my local deli, but you could always substitute nice thick pieces of […]
If you’re anything like me, Thanksgiving rolls around and in all the excitement of finding gluten free stuffing you by 2, 3, maybe 5 boxes and are left trying to figure out what to do with all that extra stuffing. Amanda KanashiroSeveral years ago I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, which requires a strict gluten-free […]
What is a casserole? A casserole is a one-dish meal, baked in the oven. It has several ingredients that bake all together, in a large casserole dish. It can include meats, veggies, potatoes, rice, pasta and varieties of cheeses. Casseroles are big time savers. They are also a good way to use up leftovers, sitting […]
What is a pizzadilla? The idea came from, what we all know is as a quesadilla ( kāsəˈdēyə ). The word quesadilla derives from the words queso (cheese) and tortilla. A flour torilla can be filled with any type of cheese, meat and/or veggies. It is then heated in a pan and then folded. Linda […]
When it comes to holiday food, there is one thing that rings true no matter what your food traditions – leftovers are the best! A popular way to enjoy all the fixins is by combining all those delicious flavors into the handheld treat of a sandwich. We think you’re going to love this recipe idea from […]
Thought I said Crab Cake, didn’t you? No…..Clam Cake! Clams were readily available over the years, in New England. My Dad would buy bushels of them for family picnics in the yard. Many times he would have some left over and make clam cakes or stuff into shells and bake. This was very popular growing […]