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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...
Autumn is Around the Corner!
Yes, we are enjoying the crisp September mornings here in New England! Before the blink of an eye, Autumn will arrive. Yesterday, the afternoon sun felt good, so it was an invitation to use our outdoor grill while making dinner. Grilled Pork Tenderlo...
Haddock Plan B
One day last week, the Haddock fillets were ready to be placed on our grill. We would savour the taste of Grilled Haddock and veggies for dinner. However, my hubby came back inside to inform me that our grill was not working. Oh no! That required a P...
Cheesy Veggie Chicken
This winter certainly has been the season of snowflakes! Using the snowblower and the snow shovels has become a habit. Around dinnertime we are always famished! After opening the refrigerator door a welcome sight is finding one or two “leftover...
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...
Chicken Florentine a la Slow Cooker
As we settle into our routines after enjoying a chilly, snowy, fun filled Christmas Holiday Season I always enjoy preparing an easy and nutritious dinner that does not require much fuss. Quite often that is my opportunity to use my West Bend Slow Coo...
Red-Hot Chili
Do you have a Slow Cooker or a Crock Pot? Have you used it in the past few weeks? My answer to both questions is YES! Quite often I use my West Bend Slow Cooker when I am at home working on other projects. The meals prepared in this small applian...
Ricotta Rollups
When the weather gets a tad chillier I enjoy baking dinner in my oven. The aroma of tomato sauce combined with herbs coming from my warm kitchen smells great! An entrée made of noodles and tomato sauce is always eaten quickly. Do you find that this ...
Baked Haddock
Sometimes, Plan B is used in preparing dinner. Two nights ago I was planning on making Grilled Haddock. However, the afternoon just flew by and the Haddock had already been purchased. As much as my family enjoys Grilled Haddock, it was much easier...
Bow Tie Veggie Medley
In the warmer weather when the locally grown zucchini, green peppers and summer squash are available, I make Sauteed Combo (click on bolded words) quite often. It is definitely a treat to use the local produce. Sometimes, we have a small portion left...
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...
Parmesan Toast
The warm weather in Western Massachusetts teases us to use our outdoor grill. Winter brought snow, freezing temperatures and ice, but now we are enjoying the milder conditions outside! Tulips, daffodils and forcythias are all blooming at once. The...
Tempting Tenderloin
It is time to use the outdoor grill in Western Massachusetts! Our outdoor thermometer reads 85° F. Snow shovels, snow blowers and boots have been replaced by short sleeves and shorts. Tempting Tenderloin will be served for dinner tonight. This P...
