Black and White Cookies

I grew up eating black and white cookies in Brooklyn, New York. They were always a special treat and I would eat the vanilla side first then eat the chocolate […]

Chicken Tarragon

I always go for the basics when it is a chilly day and I want comfort food. My favorite cookbook is Better Crocker’s International Cookbook. This is her recipe with […]

Fish Chowder

This has to be the the most delicious meal ever. Now that I am old I love soup so I make it a lot. I wait for the cod or […]

Nicks Peppers and Tomatoes

My Dad was a great cook. He used to dice everything by hand now I use the food processor. This is an Italian relish, salsa or sauce. Take your pick. […]

Ricotta and Pesto Naan

So you know how I am always saying waste nothing? This is a great example. I bought a package of Naan and realized I didn’t use it. I also had […]

Betty Crocker Blue Raspberry cupcakes

I had a Betty Crocker blue raspberry cake mix that I thought my grandchildren would like because it was blue. But, I couldn’t use it because it contained milk. So […]

Chocolate Caramel Cookies

Sometimes it doesn’t pay to bake from scratch. This is one of those times. Go to your nearest Stop and Shop and buy as many packages of the cookie mix […]

Pesto Pasta and Peas

This is the time to harvest your basil. What a treat. I love pesto and I don’t even measure anymore when I make it but this is a good approximation. […]

Buffalo Chicken Patty

Who ever thought I would be eating ground chicken??? I bought a package to use in a Chinese food recipe but didn’t feel like having it. Buffalo anything is always […]

The Hero Sandwich

One of the best beach sandwiches of all time is a basic hero sandwich. My sister Janet brought them to the beach and of corse I devoured it. Janet is […]