Broccoli and Tomato Pasta (Vegetarian with Vegan Option)

I was wondering what to make for lunch, and after poking around the fridge and pantry, I came up with this dish. Serves 4

Southwestern Cheesy Grits (Vegetarian)

I really love Southwestern spices, and often my cooking takes on a Southwestern twist. I came up with this recipe several years ago. Bruce loves this recipe with a fried egg and bacon. Serves 4

Mardi Gras Party

With Mardi Gras coming up on February 25, 2020, it will be time for another party! This time, I’ll get pictures and post them! This is my working menu for next year’s party. Mardi Gras Party Menu for February 25, 2020 Nibbles Cajun Boiled Shrimp (Gluten Free) Deviled Eggs (Vegetarian and Gluten Free) Veggie Tray […]

Aunt Hazel’s Molasses Cookies

This is a recipe from my Great Aunt Hazel who was born in 1902. My sister found a card with the molasses cookie recipe and took pictures for us. I loved these cookies when I was a child. She made them any time we came to visit. It was magic to see the syrup foam […]

Banana Whip (Vegetarian)

I serve this a dinner parties very often, as it makes a very elegant and light tasting dessert. I like to serve it in my inherited old style champagne glasses or my martini glasses. I make this 1 to 2 hours ahead of time and refrigerate until dessert time. This is a heavily modified recipe […]

Lemon and Poppy Seed Sourdough Discard Crackers

My favorite use of sourdough discard is making crackers.

Sourdough Discard Biscuits

December 7, 2019 This is recipe is almost straight off the King Arther site, and oh these are good! I love that King Arther has all these recipes for using up the sourdough discard that are just so tasty. I made these for the first time today, and there was only one biscuit left. Makes […]

Spanakopita AKA Spinach Cheese Pie (Vegetarian)

This is slight modification of the “Vegetarian Pleasures” spanakopita recipe by Jeanne Lemlin. She uses small curd cottage cheese and doesn’t include nutmeg. This recipe is great for a buffet, as it feeds a crowd and tastes great at room temperature. I cut it into small squares for pot lucks.

Sourdough Discard Crackers

My favorite use of sourdough discard is making crackers.

Cauliflower Strudel, Blueberry Chutney (Vegetarian)

This is dish was inspired by the Vegetarian Dinner Parties: 150 Meatless Meals Good Enough to Serve to Company by Bruce Weinsten and Mark Scarbrough “Cauliflower Strudel, Cranberry Chutney” recipe. Makes 8 Servings