Sriracha deviled eggs

Sriracha Deviled Eggs Recipe

Stuffed “Deviled” Eggs are always a favorite at any gathering.  Add some spicy kick to your deviled eggs by trying this Sriracha Deviled Eggs recipe variation.  Men will devour these … Continued

Steak Diane

Steak Diane Recipe

Steak Diane is a classical meat dish that to properly be served must be prepared at table side.  The presentation of preparing this meat dish is a great way to … Continued

Cauliflower Cheese

Steamed Cauliflower Cheese Recipe

Steamed Cauliflower Cheese, according to my husband, is his favorite way to eat cauliflower.  He recalls his mother always serving cauliflower this way when he was young.  It has remained a … Continued

close up of Stuffed Grape Leaves garnished with fresh lemon slices

Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe

Greek Dolmades Stuffed Grape Leaves (Greek Dolmades) are often served as part of a meze (appetizer) plate.  Too often they come from a can and are not fresh.  Homemade Greek … Continued

Dagwood Sandwich

Submarine-Style Sandwiches History

Submarine-Style Sandwiches are known by various names depending on where you live in this country.  Some of those names include:  Submarine, Heros, Hoagie, Grinder, Po’ Boy, Rocket, Torpedo, Dagwood, Hero, … Continued

Sugar Cream Pie

Sugar Cream Pie History and Recipe

 Sugar Cream Pie, Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie, Quebec Sugar Cream Pie, Tartes au sucre, or Finger Pie are all names for the same type of pie.   This pie consists of … Continued

Sugar Cream Pie

Sugar Cream Pie Recipes

 Shaker and Amish Sugar Cream Pies Sugar cream pie, or Hoosier sugar cream pie, Indiana cream pie, sugar pie, or finger pie, is simply a pie shell spread with layers … Continued

Tabasco Pepper Sauce

Tabasco Pepper Sauce History

Tabasco Pepper Sauce is a condiment that is a spicy hot sauce made from Tabasco peppers, vinegar, and salt.  The hot peppers are picked by hand as soon as they … Continued

Taco Salad in a bag - Frito Pie

Taco Salad in a Bag Recipe

  Since I love tacos and taco salad, this Taco Salad in a bag is the perfect camping or concessions stand meal!  This concept of taco salad in a bag … Continued

Tarte Tatin History

  Photo from Grand Hotel du Lion d’O   Tarte Tatin (tart tah-TAN) – A famous French upside-down apple tart (actually a sweet upside-down cake) made by covering the bottom … Continued

Tator Tot Casserole

Tator Tot Casserole Recipe

 If you are a fan of shepherd’s pie but want a quicker alternative, try this recipe for Tator Tot Casserole.  Instead of using mashed potatoes, tator tots are used as … Continued

Chili and Cinnamon Rolls

The Truth About Chili and Cinnamon Rolls

The Truth About Chili and Cinnamon Rolls For most Americas, crackers or cornbread is a common accompaniment served with a bowl of chili.  In the states of Indiana and Ohio, … Continued

Thousand Island Dressing in a glass cup

Thousand Island Dressing History and Recipe

  Homemade Thousand Island Dressing is so easy to make and so good!   I serve this wonderful Thousand Island Dressing with salads, spread on sandwiches (especially Reuben Sandwiches), and … Continued

Tiramisu History

Tiramisu History and Recipe

Tiramisu (tih-ruh-mee-SOO) – The Italian translation for tiramisu is “carry me up.”  Also known as Tuscan Trifle.  Tradition tiramisu is a pudding-like dessert that usually consists of sponge cake or … Continued

Tomatoes

Tomatoes – Learn About Tomatoes

      Tomatoes – Learn About Tomatoes:  Technically a tomato is a fruit, since it is the ripened ovary of a plant.  In 1893, the supreme court ruled in … Continued