Spicy Pulled Beef

Spicy Pulled Beef with Peppers Recipe

  Spicy Pulled Beef with Peppers Recipe is absolutely phenomenal and so easy-to-make.  The recipe goes together fast with very little fuss.  There are lots of flavors going on and … Continued

September Corn and Potato Chowder

September Corn & Potato Chowder Recipe

September Corn & Potato Chowder is so full of sweetness from the end of summer produce.  Grilling the corn before adding it to the chowder makes the flavor of corn pop … Continued

Sea Scallops

Sea Scallops Fra Diavolo with Linguine Recipe

I came across this recipe in Cook’s Illustrated Magazine, November 1, 2001, and was fascinated with the flambé part.  So I did my research on how to flambé and proceeded with … Continued

Seafood Spaghettini

Seafood Spaghettini with Herbs and Fresh Lemon Recipe

Seafood Spaghettini is a meal full of flavor and tender pasta that delights your taste buds as it melts on your tongue.  It is an easy-to-make recipe that makes a … Continued

salmon Cakes

Salmon Cakes with Creme Fraiche Sauce Recipe

The flavors of these Salmon Cakes with the Creme Fraiche Sauce go together perfectly.  The cakes are very crispy on the outside, flakey and moist inside. They are pretty and … Continued

Mixed Lettuce Salad

Lettuce Salad with Oranges and Sweet Chili Vinaigrette Recipe

  Here is a refreshing winter green salad featuring oranges. The salad is drizzled with a sweet and spicy sweet chili vinaigrette dressing.  A great side dish to enjoy with … Continued

Sacramento Valley Meatballs

Sacramento Valley Meatballs in Red Wine Gravy Recipe

  This Sacramento Valley Meatballs in Red Wine Gravy is an excellent recipe for meatballs and gravy.  The meatballs are light and flavorful with red onion and allspice.  They are … Continued

Ropa Vieja

Ropa Vieja Recipe

Ropa Vieja is an easy-to-make recipe.  Ropa Vieja literally means “old clothes” in Spanish.  The name describes the shreds of meat (usually beef shanks) and vegetables which resemble colorful strips … Continued

Warm Roasted Vegetable Salad

Warm Roasted Vegetable Salad Recipe

  This recipe is from a very sweet little cookbook called Salads: Fresh and Flavorful Recipes – All Year Round by Elsa Petersen-Schepelern.  First I fell in love with the … Continued

Oven-roaste vegetables

Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe

Oven Roasted Vegetables are a great side dish for any time of year.   Roasting vegetables in the oven gives a caramelized exterior and flavor while keeping the inside moist and … Continued

Lemon Zest – How To Zest Lemons

            What is Lemon Zest: The rich outermost part of the rind of an orange, lemon, or other citrus fruit, which can be used as … Continued

Lemon Hints and Tips

Lemon Hints and Tips

Read all of our helpful lemon hints and tips and unlock the potential of fresh lemons. The lemon tree is one of the most common fruit trees.  Both savory and … Continued

Linda’s Diet Statement

Eat to live – Do not live to eat!    Linda’s Diet Statement:  I hate or dislike (hate is a strong word) the above statement because I am a true … Continued

Vegetable Buying Guide, Kale

Kale – Healthy Kale

    Article by Dr. Linda Posch MS SLP ND     Check What’s Cooking America’s delicious Kale Recipes for some delicious and great kale cooking ideas.   When you … Continued

Roasted Rainbow Potatoes Recipe

  Roasted Rainbow Potatoes are a delight to behold as they come out of the oven.  Watch as your guest watch and listen to the comments you will get.  After … Continued