Author Archives: Brenda
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
This Creamy Chicken Spaghetti a great and easy to make main dish. That recipe makes great use of cooked leftover chicken, or you can buy the ready-to-eat roasted chicken at … Continued
Self Cleaning Oven for Cleaning Cast Iron
Techniques for Restoring an old Cast Iron Skillet Self-Cleaning Oven for Cleaning Cast Iron How To Use Your Self-Cleaning Oven Top Clean Cast Iron Pans: Lower both your oven racks … Continued
Sanding Cast Iron Pots
Techniques for Restoring an old Cast Iron Skillet Sanding Cast Iron Pots Learn how to restore old cast iron pots and pans with this unique technique. Breathe new life into … Continued
Iron and Carcinogens in Cast Iron
Question: I have used iron skillets for years. Some belonged to my Mother. A friend asked me if it was safe to use because of the iron in the … Continued
Cincinnati-Style Spaghetti Recipe
I call this dish Cincinnati-Style Spaghetti because it reminds me of the delicious Cincinnati Chili, a favorite chili in the Cincinnati, Ohio that is considered the most chili-crazed city in the … Continued
Cooking With Salt – The Spice of Life
For every meal there is one thing people generally reach for before they even take a bite – the salt shaker. Cooking with salt is one of the … Continued
Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Pans
Techniques for Restoring an old Cast Iron Skillet Question: I just purchased a cast iron skillet which was not seasoned. I scrubbed and scrubbed to get the protective coating off … Continued
Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
I slightly adapted this Cilantro Lime Rice recipe from the CopyKat.com version of Chilpote Mexican Grill Restaurant’s Cilantro Rice. The original recipe seems to be posted all over the internet. … Continued
Caprese Lasagna Recipe
Tomato, Mozzarella Cheese, and Basil Lasagna This Caprese Lasagna reminds me of my favorite summer salad, Insalata Caprese Salad, because of the fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil. This lasagna … Continued
Butternut Squash and Bacon Pasta Recipe
Butternut Squash and Bacon Pasta Recipe immediately attracted my attention when I first came upon it. This recipe did not let me down as it is easy to make and … Continued
Broccoli Cheese Pie with Potato Crust Recipe
The wonderful smell of this Broccoli Cheese Pie with Potato Crust as it bakes will set your taste buds alive. That is just the beginning – this whole pie … Continued
Lamb Piccata Recipe
Lamb Piccata is excellent served at a dinner party. If you love Chicken Piccata, you will definitely also be a fan of this lamb recipe. This recipe makes for a … Continued
Lamb Chops with Cracked Pepper and Rosemary Recipe
Lamb Chops with Cracked Pepper and Rosemary recipe is another definite 10+ recipe. The cracker pepper adds an elegance plus a delicious flavor to these perfectly cooked lamb chops – … Continued
Lamb Osso Buco For Two Recipe
Lamb Osso Buco is a delicious recipe for Two using lamb shanks, instead of veal or pork shanks, that is sure to please your family and guests. Traditionally, Osso Bucco … Continued
Lamb Osso Buco Recipe
When making this Lamb Osso Buco recipe, I substituted lamb shanks for the pork shanks originally in the recipe (plus a few other changes). This is a delicious version of … Continued















