Tag : Health & Wellness

Polenta Rounds with Sausage Ragout

“Fried polenta is fabulous with an endless variety of toppings inspired not only from Italian, but other cuisines, like Mexican (black...

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Penne & Sausage Casseroles

Cheese, sausage and mushrooms make this casserole a consistent hit. It comes together quickly and feeds a crowd, too.

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Slow-Cooked Spicy Goulash

Ground cumin, chili powder and a can of Mexican diced tomatoes jazz up my goulash recipe. Even the elbow macaroni is prepared in the...

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Pineapple Cheesecake-Topped Cake

My brother-in-law asked me to make a cheesecake version of pineapple upside down cake, and after many attempts, I created one. It’s...

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Hawaiian Egg Rolls

As an avid cook, I am constantly trying to come up with recipes for leftovers. This one gives a whole new twist to extra ham. My two...

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Hoisin Cocktail Meatballs

These upscale, Asian-inspired cocktail meatballs are ideal for appetizer parties or get-togethers with friends.

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Baked Eggs with Cheddar and Bacon

“These little treats are super-easy to make and perfect for a special breakfast. They’re also very nice for a casual dinner. The smoky...

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Mom’s Favorite Olive Burgers

When she was in her 80s, my mom would reminisce about olive burgers at Coney Island. I used her instructions to make one and ended...

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Southern Black-Eyed Peas

I find pork the secret to a good black-eyed pea recipe. A double dose of ham for flavor and slow and gentle cooking creates this perfect...

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Curried Carrots with Crunchy Peanut Topping

My homegrown carrots are sweet and tender. When I have a bumper crop, I use this recipe to make the most of them. Warm curry spice...

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Chicken Swiss Bundles

These yummy sandwich buns, made with frozen dinner rolls, are a favorite at our house. They’re great hot from the oven but they also...

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Cheese Sausage Strata

Sausage provides plenty of flavor in this hearty egg strata. It's a great addition to a brunch buffet, because it's assembled the...

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