Monthly Archives: March 2014

Asparagus With Balsamic Butter

Posted on March 31, 2014 by tbuzzee

Asparagus is one of my all-time favorite foods, and now, while it only costs around $1 per pound, I am hard pressed to not pick up a bunch whenever I’m at the market. So, to keep Rich from turning green … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Aunt Beezy’s Soda Bread

Posted on March 28, 2014 by tbuzzee

My very most favorite of soda breads, Barb’s Aunt Beezy’s, is a moist, flavorful bit of bread-y goodness that really should not be brought out only on special occasions (or Irish themed dinners). It comes together in next to no … Continue reading →

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KC Salad Dressing

Posted on March 27, 2014 by tbuzzee

There are times that you just want something simple. Like a home made, good for you salad dressing that takes no time at all to toss together in the blender, and calls for honey in place of sugar. Oh, and … Continue reading →

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 12: Strawberry & Romaine Salad

Posted on March 26, 2014 by tbuzzee

It really doesn’t get much simpler (or better) than this: Fresh strawberries and thinly sliced red onion with crisp, shredded romaine lettuce; sprinkled, if you like, with lightly toasted sesame seeds. This recipe, from some un-named magazine, popped out of … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Style, Five Ways

Posted on March 25, 2014 by tbuzzee

1) Chili, of course. 2) Over spaghetti. 3) With black beans. 4) Chopped onion. 5) And shredded cheese on top. I changed a few things about one of Rich’s favorite fast-food treats, but it still tastes darned good, and, I … Continue reading →

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Oh (Donair) Boy!

Posted on March 24, 2014 by tbuzzee

Yep, ’tis a TWO recipe day! Donair: a kinduva gyro type spiced meat thingy that can be roasted on a skewer (or on a rack in the oven) and then shaved off onto a pita (à la your Gyro sammich). … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Best! ‘Sup!

Posted on March 21, 2014 by tbuzzee

Thick. Richly flavored. Nicely spiced. And, no flaming hot balls o’ tomato goo to deal with. I like that in a ketchup! I’ve adjusted quantities and cooking methods simplify things, too. The slow cooker makes things easy, and this blend … Continue reading →

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Guinness and Vodka and Shrimp…

Posted on March 20, 2014 by tbuzzee

*sigh* C’mon, you know you want to say the rest of it, so, all together now: “OH MY!” Better? Still, this combination of shrimp, cooked in a nicely seasoned bit o’ Guinness, then tossed in a citrus and vodka marinade … Continue reading →

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 11: BBQ Green Beans

Posted on March 19, 2014 by tbuzzee

This week’s Doris Project comes to us by way of – me! I sent mom this recipe, based on a recipe printed in the Louisville Courier-Journal in 1990, then tried by me ten or so years ago and promptly forgotten, … Continue reading →

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Irish Cream Cake

Posted on March 18, 2014 by tbuzzee

We were having friends over for a seasonal dinner of Guinness braised corned beef, boxty, and garlic roasted cabbage steaks. Now, what to do for dessert? I’d been thinkin’ a Guinness cake would be the perfect ending for the meal, … Continue reading →

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