Monthly Archives: November 2018

Blushing Mimosas

The holidaze are almost upon us, which means that it is high time to prepare a little sumpin’ sumpin’ sparkling and, with families gathering, more than likely with a bit of alcohol in it. My husband found this recipe on … Continue reading

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Cider Braised BBQ Pork Chops

So… I was trying out that Apple Cider Boxed Stuffing hack from a friend, and needed something to go with. Hmmm. Cider braised pork chops, with the added plus of my own, nicely zippy Barbecue Sauce should do the trick. … Continue reading

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Kimchi Sauté

We were having friends over for an afternoon of wine and conversation, and somewhere or another, the nice folk at Bon Appétit had provided me with a recipe that seemed tailor made to this crowd: Kimchi-Style Sautéed Cabbage. No doubt … Continue reading

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Apple Cider Stuffing

A week or so ago, a friend posted on Facebook about her comfort food answer to a bad cold: Stove Top Stuffing made with apple cider instead of water. Hmmm. When you consider that the New England area I grew … Continue reading

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French Onion Soup in the Instant Pot

Last week, I got an email from somewhere with the headline “Instant Pot Soups!” Hmmm… I love me some French onion soup, and never really considered trying it in the Instant Pot; but the timing, the weather, and the fact … Continue reading

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Date and Raisin Slices

Don’t dismiss some of those older recipes out of hand as being hopelessly out of touch with today’s tastes. Some of them are amazingly on point. Such as this recipe. I belong to a Facebook group called “Recipe Clippings,” that, … Continue reading

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Cottage Cheese Waffles

I had some cottage cheese leftover from making a batch of White Lasagna, so went on the interwebs to see what suggestions I could find. Hmmm. Cottage cheese pancakes looked interesting, but, surely, if one could make pancakes with cottage … Continue reading

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