Coconut Rum Flan
I am a big fan of custard desserts and this Coconut Rum Flan is among my favorites. It is a twist on the classic Latin dessert, and the rum and coconut add a unique Caribbean flair – you will think […]
Orange and Rosemary Roasted Chicken
Every time I roast a chicken, I think why don’t I roast a chicken every week! It is so easy and so delicious. And from casseroles, soups, stews and salads, there are so many things you can do with leftover
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Sausage and Croissants
Here is a James Beard recipe that I have been making since the 80s and I still love it today. I served it so much during my Philadelphia days, I think my friend Milena may have tired of them. But
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Banana Pudding
I was recently asked to provide meals for someone going through cancer treatment. And one of her requests was for pudding. Cancer patients need to watch their sugar intake so finding a healthier pudding was a challenge. But I ran
Chopin’s Potato Salad
Southerners are serious about their potato salad. I was at a funeral once and the eulogist said, “Miss Mae made the best potato salad”. And the Baptist church I use to attend put together a committee to decide who would
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Baked Spaghetti
People have been baking pasta for centuries and the Italians have been making spaghetti pie and baked spaghetti for years. I have not been making this Baked Spaghetti recipe for that long, but I love it. I served it at
French Press Coffee
This is less a recipe and more about encouraging you to use French Press Coffee if you are not already. Although Europeans have been using the French press to make coffee for about a century, I became a fan when
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Italian Fritatta
I was staying with my sister-in-law Jeannette and she was preparing a dish for her granddaughter’s wedding shower. So, between snacking on grapes that she kept in in a colander in the refrigerator – which by the way is a
Italian Sausage & Potatoes
When I was a college student, my Aunt Lucille invited me over for dinner. I was very fond of her and she was a good cook, so it was always a treat to visit. When I came in, I didn’t
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Quiche Lorraine
The first party I gave was a brunch in the 80s. My Mother suggested I make a quiche and sent me her recipe on an index card. Remember when everyone put recipes on index cards? Quiche is French in origin