Right now there’s a jar of Cheese Whiz in the fridge. I didn’t buy it - my sister-in-law gave it to my husband at Christmas. He loves the stuff, and I think its smell alone is enough to make one heave. (more…)

Sometimes you just have to treat yourself, and in my house, shrimp is fare nearly once a week. (more…)

Last night I was dying for some chocolate, and since it was quite chilly, I ventured to the kitchen to make up a batch of steaming hot chocolate. My dreaming tastebuds took over at nearly 10 p.m., I found myself whipping up a hefty pot of fresh chocolate pudding. (more…)

I was just too lazy to pull out some meat, so I raided the fridge of fresh veggies and fruit… (more…)

They may have tasty sandwiches and sides, but it’s so difficult to justify the price. Sans a coupon or gift card, I don’t see myself venturing through Arby’s again any time soon. (more…)

In an effort to suck as much substance out of any type of food, well, that and because they just taste so darned good, I never scrap the potato peelings. (more…)

I use apples for two purposes: cooking, and topping with peanut butter or cheese (Granny Smith only). I can’t remember the last time I ate an apple on its lonesome. (more…)

Whenever a friend stops by, it’s mealtime. It doesn’t matter if it’s 10 a.m., 3 p.m. or the wee hours of the night. My friend’s know that if they stop by this house, they need to show up hungry. (more…)

I adore sauteeing apples as part of a dish or dessert. This salad boast several tastes–sweet, spicy, tangy and earthy. And it’s good for the waistline! (more…)

Upon request of my friend I made another Hot Melon Salad today, and it taught me a key lesson. The melon needs to be fresh cut. (more…)

With everything I cook, most think I have every skillet known to man. Fact is, I keep it simple. (more…)

If you’re like me, you often overestimate how much rice one can eat. Freezing fully cooked rice for later results in overcooked rice, so I use those leftovers for breakfast. (more…)

I’ve yet to find a fruit dish that Feta cheese couldn’t work with. (more…)

Forget to defrost tonight’s chicken in the fridge? No sweat. (more…)

This tasty main course boasts a unique, sweet flavor. It makes you wonder why you don’t use basalmic vinegar more often. (more…)

With wholesale clubs like BJ’s, it doesn’t make sense to buy pre-breaded chicken. I buy 10-lb bags of boneless, skinless chicken breast for just over $20.00. Compare this homemade breaded chicken salad to the $10 options at restaurants and you’ll wonder why you’re paying so much when you go out. (more…)

I often get the craving for breakfast food for dinner. It’s usually German pancakes (a friend of mine taught me how to make this tasty eat). Sometimes it’s grease-ridden bacon and eggs. (more…)

Now that some friends have made some comments that will leave others guessing, I guess it’s time I post the bad with the good, admitting that there are times I’m oblivious to logic. From time to time, I am the kitchen idiot… (more…)

My favorite cake is chocolate, and the frosting has got to be peanut butter. When you’re running against the wire, though, frosting can be a messy, lengthy task. (more…)

When I watched Alton Brown’s Good Eats episode on melon, I was in awe. Finally, I’ve learned how to pick a good musk melon! And while his recipe for watermelon sorbet looks mighty tasty, I dared to try the hot melon salad. (more…)