It’s finally feeling like spring here in the Midwest and boy are we loving it! I’ve been cooking up some of my favorite spring recipes on TV. They’re perfect for Mother’s Day too! I was in Chicago on WGN-TV putting together the perfect spring dinner. (Watch video here) My motto … [ read more ]
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeno, finely diced (optional) Juice of 1 small lime Pinch of salt to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup fresh … [ read more ]
Ingredients: 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound asparagus 4 tablespoons butter Salt to taste 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice lemon zest for garnish Directions: Snap about an inch from the bottoms of the asparagus stalks. Leave whole or cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces. Heat butter … [ read more ]
Ingredients: Dressing: 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh red onion, minced 1 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds Shake together in a jar and refrigerate. Keeps in the fridge for one week. Salad: 2 cups … [ read more ]
Ingredients: 2 to 3 cups strawberries, hulled & halved 1 pint blueberries or blackberries 2 cups each, honeydew and cantaloupe, diced into bite size pieces 2 cups fresh diced pineapple or 1 can pineapple pieces, drained 2 cups whipped topping (optional) 1 teaspoon lime zest (optional) Juice from half a … [ read more ]
I am a big believer of getting kids in the kitchen! If you don’t teach them to cook, who’s going to? Then, before you know it, they are out on their own and eating out every night. Not good! I love teaching kids how to cook! I was invited to … [ read more ]
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil 8 cloves minced garlic 2/3 cup dry white wine Fresh grated lemon zest from about 2 lemons 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme Salt and pepper 1 whole cut up fryer or 4 to 6 … [ read more ]
Ingredients: 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust in pan ½ pound or 2 cups diced or shredded corned beef 1 cup sauerkraut, squeezed and drained 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard Directions: Preheat oven to … [ read more ]
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup pizza sauce 1/4 cup onion finely diced 1/4 cup green pepper finely diced 2 cups mozzarella cheese 1 can (2.25 ounces) sliced black olives 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni finely diced Directions: Press cream cheese into the bottom of a 9-inch … [ read more ]
Ingredients: 1 box (2 pounds) Velveeta, cut in cubes 1/2 cup onion, finely diced (optional) 2 cans (10 1/2 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup 2 boxes (10 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3 to 4 cups half and half Cooking spray Directions: … [ read more ]
