Category Archives: Parfait!

Stuff so tasty I keep coming back!

Parfait! Fractured Tacos

And so, nine years later, we revisit my Aunt Buzz’s Fractured Taco Casserole. I have taken a few more steps away from my favorite Aunt’s 1960’s casserole; adding refried black beans to the taco meat and using tortilla chips in … Continue reading

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Parfait! Corn on the Cob – Grilled or Roasted

It was a good day for grilling – a surprise, actually, since we’ve had snow and cold and high winds and just about everything but toads and locusts – and I had some corn and a plan. One really nice … Continue reading

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Parfait! Quiche aux Jambon (Ham Quiche)

This old, classic brunch favorite also happens to work a treat for dinner! It even, if you take my sister’s lead and start with a good store-bought pie crust, can be considered a simple, toss-together meal! Think about it. The … Continue reading

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Parfait! Blanched Asparagus

I love this recipe! The asparagus is nicely crisp-tender, a beautiful bright green, and works a treat in everything from salads to appetizer trays to being added to rice, soups, or stews. I also get questions and comments from friends; … Continue reading

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Parfait! Sherry Peppers Sauce

And so, again I find myself, for the fourth time since last December, making a batch of Sherry Peppers Sauce, which, I totally do add to every single savory dish I make. A good friend adds a splash of good … Continue reading

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Parfait! Baked Soul Rolls

Earlier this week, I posted the recipe for Soul Roll Sauce (so simple and tasty!), and Soul Bowls – the wicked nice result of an error on my part about how many egg roll wrappers come in a package (answer … Continue reading

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Parfait! Fresh Relish

I make a pretty darned decent pickle relish (if I do say so myself), and my pepper relish is not to be sniffed at; but, sometimes, one wants something a bit… fresher. This relish comes together in minutes, and you … Continue reading

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Parfait! Coney Dog Chili Sauce

For today’s Parfait! (repeat) post, let’s take a look at a lightened up version of Coney Dog Chili Sauce, which is one of our favorite toppings for hot dogs or (even better) Vienna Beef Polish Sausages steamed in beer! The … Continue reading

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Parfait! Zippy & Sweet Mustard

It seems as though Spring is finally here to stay around about these parts, and, given the number of barbecue themed recipes I’ve been posting of late, I thought it high time to revisit and update my favorite mustard – … Continue reading

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Parfait! Dirty Martini Cheese

Do you like Vodka? Olives? Cheese? Well, then settle down and read on, have I got a cheese appetizer to see you through the holidaze and beyond! Cream cheese whipped with sliced Spanish olives, seasonings, and… vodka!?! Yeah, youbetcha! This … Continue reading

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