Category Archives: The Doris Project

The Doris Project (TDP) Week 32: Nut Pie

This recipe, from mom’s Tampa Sewing Class, is a pretty simple to toss together and tasty dessert. Except for the fact that it comes out in pieces. Of course, that could’ve been due to the fact that – oops! – … Continue reading

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 31: Roasted Applesauce

Still warm from the oven, this applesauce would make a great side to a fall dinner, even on a fall-feeling late summer day. Left to rest in the fridge overnight and then enjoyed as you will, the flavors have blended … Continue reading

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Macaroni Chicken Salad – The Results

So… yesterday, we had the beginning of a Doris Project post featuring a macaroni and chicken salad; but, while I was filled with concern about the sheer amount of macaroni the good folk at Creamettes pasta called for, I never … Continue reading

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 30: Macaroni Chicken Salad, A Tale of Suspense

This week’s Doris Project recipe comes to us from a box of Creamettes macaroni, and, I gotta tell ya, it makes a heckuva lot of salad, so plan for a crowd, a pitch-in dinner, or mebbe cut the recipe in … Continue reading

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 29: One-Pot Ravioli

This week’s post from The Doris Project bag is – surprise! – pasta. What can I say? Mom likes her pasta recipes (always handy for pitch-in suppers), and, while I must admit to being more than a bit skeptical about … Continue reading

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 28: Artichoke Tomato Sauce

This week’s Doris Project recipe comes from a company (literally) near and dear to mom’s heart; Red Gold Tomatoes. Based not too, too far from her Indiana home, she likes to buy and use their products, no doubt a big … Continue reading

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 26: Tomato Salsa

Yeh, I know, at first blush calling it tomato salsa seems like it might could be a non sequitur; but consider the salsa options available at your local market. Heck, consider yesterday’s post. So, tomato salsa it is, and a … Continue reading

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 25: Bacon Wrapped Corn on the Cob

This recipe didn’t come out of The Doris Project box, mom emailed it to me because she thought it might could be tasty. I agreed, and since she was coming up for a week-long visit, thought we might as well … Continue reading

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 24: Grape Tomato Salad With Cucumber Salad Dressing

This week’s Doris Project is a kindofa hybrid; the recipe I pulled out of the bag called for using a cucumber, feta cheese, and Greek yogurt dressing on potato salad instead of the more usual suspects. Looked good! Except; we’re … Continue reading

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 23: Bavarian Apple Torte

Buttery crust, creamy, cheesy (in a good way) filling, and topped with nicely spiced apple slices, this torte is kinda hard to say “no” to. Good thing it’s a snap to toss together! I freely admit to making some, ermmm, … Continue reading

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