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JG has enjoyed cooking for her family and friends for over 30 years. She is a native New Englander and many of her favorite recipes contain ingredients that are common to this region. They are also more healthy for today’s families. Helpful hint
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Great Minestrone
On a damp, chilly day a bowl of homemade soup that has been simmering on the stove tastes so good! Yesterday, the overcast sky brought showers, so it was definitely a day to make Great Minestrone. Great Minestrone (click for recipe) is filled with co...
Pops From the Past
Wow! The white freezer pop molds and tray were packed away in the brown cardboard box for at least two years. So that’s where they were all this time! I could not remember where they were located, but I knew that I still had them … somewhere.Many...
WOW!
When the weather allows us to use our outdoor grill here in Western Massachusetts, Grilled Sockeye Salmon is one of my hubby’s and my favorite meals. Quite often we enjoy it with a microwaved “baked” potato and a veggie salad. It is delicious, ...
It’s Tangy Tortellini Salad Time!
July is here! Happy Fourth of July!!! Yes, the outdoor grill has been used and it’s time for outdoor picnics!My recipe for Tangy Tortellini Salad has been retrieved. Later this afternoon the necessary ingredients to make this easy, delicious, color...
Add Carrots, too?
Oh, definitely! If you are using your Slow Cooker or Crock Pot to prepare Chicken Florentine a la Slow Cooker, add the Baby Carrots! Yesterday was a day filled with activities and they would last until later in the evening. Dinner would be eaten quic...
Times Are Changing!
Today is the first day of the month – June has arrived. The beginning of June brought a new format to our local daily newspaper. Yes, I was aware that this would take place today, but I found our paper so small when it arrived on our driveway. It w...
Happy Easter!
Craisin/Raisin Twists have become part of my family’s Easter Morning Breakfast! This easy breakfast roll is made using Pillsbury Cinnamon Twists that are located in your supermarket’s Dairy Section.The Plumped Raisins and Plumped Craisins that a...
Tuna on Raisin
I’ll have a tuna on raisin! That is – a tuna fish sandwich made of tuna packed in olive oil. After removing the tuna fish from the can and placing the tuna and the olive oil in a small bowl, mash the tuna fish and place it on a slice of raisin ...
Meatless Entrees
Starting this week many of us will be eating meatless meals at least once a week. The snow remaining on our deck hinders the path to my outdoor grill. For that reason my family will not be dining on Grilled Haddock, Grilled Sockeye Salmon, or Grill...
First Anniversary – Wow!
Today is February 16, 2009! There is an expression “time flies when you’re having fun”. It certainly does! One year ago today I posted my first entry (click on bolded words for link) on my A Tasty Thought by JG Blog. How many of you have pr...
Simply Delicious!
On Valentine’s Day serving a dessert that is delicious and also red in color is so appropriate! No matter what tasty dinner your family will be eating, SIMPLY DELICIOUS (click on bolded words for recipe card) is a great dessert for the end of your ...
A Warm Kitchen & a Delicious Dinner!
Oh, it certainly is invigorating here in Western Massachusetts!!! Hats, gloves or mittens, boots and warm coats are worn every time we step outside of our homes. During this chilly weather I use my oven to prepare dinner whenever possible. A warm kit...
No Time to Make a Crust for an Apple Pie?
No problem! Apple Crisp (click on link) does not require a pie crust! It is easy to prepare. Plumped Raisins & Craisins are mixed in with the apple slices before the oat/cinnamon topping is added. While this delicious dessert is baking in your ov...
New Twist on Old Favorite
It is always wonderful to locate an old favorite recipe, substitute one ingredient with a similar ingredient and then discover that the new component made the recipe taste even better! Earlier this week I baked a batch of Bran Muffins. (Click on li...
Egg Cheesy Raisin Muffin
Hearty nutritious delicious breakfasts have been on my mind! My family enjoyed a quick and an appetizing breakfast this morning. The needed ingredients were Raisin English Muffins, Sliced American Cheese and Eggs. In a small non-stick skillet fry a...
Fantastic French Toast
At breakfast time on Saturday morning the aroma of cinnamon filled my kitchen. To my family it was a clue that we would be enjoying Fantastic French Toast (click on link). Preparing French Toast with Pepperidge Farm Cinnamon Bread is very easy. Keepi...
Grilled Cheese and Tomato
On our daily walk earlier this week my husband & I stopped to chat with some neighbors. Very generously, they offered us a few large, red tomatoes from their garden. Who can resist fresh tomatoes? The next day’s lunch flashed before my eyes!...
Enjoy the Labor Day Weekend!
This is the weekend that reminds us fall will be approaching. Very shortly, Football, Cross Country, and Soccer will get our attention. The mornings will also be chillier. However, this weekend we have an opportunity to enjoy a few days and use our...
Just Peachie!
This morning the fragrant inviting aroma of peaches filled our kitchen. Two separate batches of Peach Freezer Jam were made. Tomorrow (after the 24-hour time period that Freezer Jam requires), the containers will be placed and stored in our freezer. ...
Banana Crumb Muffins
Articles that we read remind us that bananas are a good source of potassium. I do try to eat one every day, but it is not one of my favorite fruits. For me to enjoy eating one it cannot be green or overripe. In the warm weather they ripen too quic...
Re-Visited Dinners, So Good!
Sometimes after everyone has eaten dinner, a small portion of the delicious meal remains in the serving dish. That circumstance occurred two nights ago after we had enjoyed Pork Tenderloin and Veggies (click on link) for dinner. Last night a small po...
Is That Pork Tenderloin?
After enjoying a delicious Clam Roll at Wellfleet Harbor and a tender Lobster Roll in Orleans, it was time for me to return to my kitchen and remember where my pots and pans are located. Watching a Cape Cod Baseball League Game is now a great memory....
Grilled Swordfish Served at Home?
One evening many years ago we were enjoying delicious Grilled Swordfish Dinners at a charming restaurant while on vacation in Maine. The meal was so appetizing! While enjoying every bite, it occurred to me that Grilled Swordfish would be easy to p...
Happy Fourth of July!
The Fourth of July! As we celebrate our independence we also have summer barbecues. Along with the grilled hamburgers and the hot dogs a few delicious side dishes are enjoyed. Our family has our "family favorites." They include Carrot Salad, A ...
Pan Seared Scallops
The aroma of Pan Seared Scallops (click on bolded words) floated from my kitchen into our hallway. Last night that was an indication that dinner was almost ready. Served along with a microwaved “baked potato" and a fresh fruit salad this dinner ...
Tangy Tortellini Salad
On these hot and humid evenings a delicious, multi-colored cold salad is always welcome on our dinner table. Tangy Tortellini Salad is prepared with a 12-ounce package of frozen tri-colored Cheese Tortellini, Italian Salad Dressing and a few optiona...
