Category: recipes

  • Doubles–Channa & Roti

    Doubles–Channa & Roti

    Every once in a while my children will surprise me. This recipe was one of those surprises. My son Robert has always been a picky eater. He spent some time living on the island of Trinidad.  When he came home he told us about his favorite food while living there.  When I found a recipe…

  • Soft Sugar Cookies

    Soft Sugar Cookies

    Certain treats are tradition at our house, one being soft sugar cookies.  If I don’t make them for Valentines Day, Halloween, and Christmas I am in big trouble.  We love soft cookies and these are always soft unless you over cook them. Soft Sugar Cookies 2 cups sugar 1 cup butter, room temperature 3 eggs…

  • Shepherd’s Pie

    Shepherd’s Pie

    Yet again, this is one of my “I’m in a hurry” dinners. I really like soup this time of year and its almost homemade even if you are opening a couple of cans. Shepherd’s Pie 1 pound hamburger, browned and drained 1 –  10.5 ounce can Vegetable Beef soup 1 can Sweet Corn 4 servings…

  • Bloom’ In Bread

    Bloom’ In Bread

     This bread reminds me in looks of a bloom’ in onion, So I have called it “Bloom’ In Bread”. It is super easy to make and has a savory cheesy taste.  It is great for a party. 1 round loaf sourdough bread 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder…

  • Chicken Soup and Biscuits

    Chicken Soup and Biscuits

     We lovingly named this dish Biscuit Thing when my mom first made it years ago. I guess we are not very creative. I thought for the blog I should be a bit more descriptive.  I love to make this on these cold fall days. It is as comforting as Chicken Noodle Soup but it’s more…