Monthly Archives: April 2021

Chicken Enchiladas

Posted on April 13, 2021 by tbuzzee

This comes to us from Rich’s mom’s recipe box – with a little nudge from the nice folk at Campbell’s – plus a few additions from me. It is one of his fave dinners, so, of course, he requested it … Continue reading →

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Poached Chicken Thighs With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Posted on April 12, 2021 by tbuzzee

Last summer, I poached chicken breasts for a curried salad. Now, I am back to poaching, but for a batch of Rich’s mom’s chicken enchiladas, and am going with boneless, skinless chicken thighs; mostly because I think they have a … Continue reading →

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Pizza, Motor City Style

Posted on April 9, 2021 by tbuzzee

Motor City ‘Za – a rectangular pizza with a not-t00-thick crust and a wicked crispity wall of cheese around the edges. *sigh* A solid fave around our house ever since I first saw Jeff Mauro make it on TV, though, … Continue reading →

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Pecan Waffles

Posted on April 8, 2021 by tbuzzee

When I went in search of recipes to play around with my new mini-waffle maker, I came across a couple of  versions for “Pecan Pie” waffles. “Perfect!” I thought. We were having a couple of friends over for dinner and … Continue reading →

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Shrimp in Garlic Clam Sauce

Posted on April 6, 2021 by tbuzzee

So… wow… This recipe took several major twists and turns, but everything ended up delicious, so, no harm, no foul, and pass the rolls. First, it was supposed to be Langostinos; but I had Argentinian pink shrimp. Then, there was … Continue reading →

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Mini Meat and Cheese Crescent Roll Munchies

Posted on April 5, 2021 by tbuzzee

ALDI has this pretty neat assortment tray of pepperoni and salami and stuff wrapped around bits of cheese. Perfect for parties, right? Of course, but… I had bought a tray for a family gathering, figuring that the kids would demolish … Continue reading →

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Garlic Butter

Posted on April 2, 2021 by tbuzzee

When I first moved to Chicago in the late 90’s, I came across a strange – to my New England eyes, anyway – item in the markets around the holidaze. Turkey Butter. No. Not butter made, somehow, from turkey, but … Continue reading →

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Short Rib Multi-Pot Marinara

Posted on April 1, 2021 by tbuzzee

I really like this sauce. Three beef short ribs are turned into a wicked nice marinara that reminds me of old-school Italian restaurants, and I particularly loved it with frozen breaded ravioli. *SIGH* I want more, NOW, but tonight is … Continue reading →

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