Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole

I wasn’t feeling well last night so I needed something quick and easy made with things I had in the house, and this was the result. Perfect because all you do is mix the ingredients together in a big pot, toss into a baking dish and cook for 20 minutes – and you have dinner!Continue reading “Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole”

Mediterranean Vegetable Bake

I absolutely love this recipe and it’s a great way to use zucchini when it’s in abundance in the middle of summer. Although truthfully, I make it with whatever vegetables I have in the fridge. I’ll swap kale, spinach and swiss chard interchangeably. Sometimes I will add eggplant. If I don’t have mushrooms around, I’llContinue reading “Mediterranean Vegetable Bake”

Strawberry Rhubarb Lemon Loaf

Rhubarb and strawberries are two of the most wonderful things mother nature gives us to kick off summer in June, and they just happen to go together perfectly. This is the first year my rhubarb plant in the backyard has yielded something good. Since I planted it 4 years ago it has done nothing butContinue reading “Strawberry Rhubarb Lemon Loaf”

Strawberry Rhubarb Streusel Muffins

These just might be the best muffins I’ve ever made. They can be made into 6 jumbo or 12 regular-sized muffins. Streusel Topping: 1/4 c butter, melted 3/4 c flour 1/2 c white sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon Strawberry Rhubarb filling: 1/2 lb (8 oz) strawberries, diced 2 large stalks rhubarb, diced (6 oz) 1/4 cContinue reading “Strawberry Rhubarb Streusel Muffins”

Homemade Bolognese Sauce

This sauce is super easy to make and tastes so authentic with the red wine mixed with the fresh herbs. Serve over a broad pasta like linguine, fettuccine or silky egg noodles. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 whole onion, diced 8 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb lean ground beef 1/2 c red wine 1/2Continue reading “Homemade Bolognese Sauce”

Hungarian Pork Stew with Dumplings

This is yet another recipe clipped from a newspaper article a couple of decades ago that made its way into regular rotation. I had to halve the recipe though, because if memory serves, the article was about cooking for fire fighters in their station and the recipe was enough food to feed an army. YouContinue reading “Hungarian Pork Stew with Dumplings”

Banana Strawberry Buttermilk Bread

I made this recipe two ways – as a loaf and as muffins. I just like the natural portion control that comes with muffins. Ingredients: 1/2 c butter, softened 1/2 c sugar 2 eggs 1/4 c buttermilk 2 over-ripe bananas, mashed 1 tsp vanilla 1 c flour 1/4 c ground golden flax seed 1 tspContinue reading “Banana Strawberry Buttermilk Bread”