Julia’s Red Beans and Rice

Here’s my recipe for Red Beans and Rice with sausage. You can cook the rice while the red beans simmer. Serves 6 to 8

Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid Potatoes

March 7, 2020 I often make roasted potatoes with olive oil, rosemary, and salt. When I serve them, I am always asked for the the recipe. I’ve made these potatoes in the oven and on the grill. There is nothing like a cast iron skillet to make these beautiful crispy potato bites. They do use […]

Roasted Lemon, Ginger, and Carrot Soup (Vegan and Gluten-free)

Bruce and I have had the flu, so soup has been a mainstay this week, while we try to recover. We ate all the chicken noodle soup that I made, and I was ready to try something else. Serves 4 to 6

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

Pear Risotto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Dill Instant Pot Recipe

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 “Pear Risotto, Gorgonzola, Dill” recipe. I couldn’t find pear nectar in the local grocery stores, and didn’t have enough time to order it online, so I used water instead. Since […]

Seafood Paella Recipe (Gluten free)

This recipe takes its inspiration from the tiena.com site. It is an amazing dish, and when I serve it, people tell me that I should open a restaurant. Serves 4 Ingredients 6 Cups of water (You can use clam or seafood broth. ) 1 tsp thread saffron 1/4 tsp liquid smoke (optional) 1 7.9 Ounce Package of […]

German Cucumber Salad (Vegetarian or Vegan, Both Gluten Free)

The salad recipe is from https://platedcravings.com/german-cucumber-salad-recipe/ and it makes a lovely potluck dish. I made both the vegetarian and vegan version for my Oktoberfest party, and the vegan version was eaten up. (Not that there was a lot of the vegetarian version left either.) I believe people felt it was healthier and they wanted to […]

German Potato Salad (Gluten Free and with Vegan Option)

Gluten Free German Potato Salad inspired by https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/83097/authentic-german-potato-salad/ German Potato Salad is served warm and is dressed with a warm vinegar dressing. I made a vegan version of this by not including bacon. I replaced the bacon fat with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil for the fat. You can easily double this recipe, by doubling […]