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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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Smells Inviting, Tastes Great!
This past Sunday was Mother’s Day and my hubby was the chef!!! Nice!!! He used our outdoor grill – even better! These days we eat many meals of fish or of chicken, so enjoying Luscious London Broil that he prepared and grilled was totally a tr...
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 ...
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...
Raisin Rice Krispies Bars
Whenever these easy and quick to make favorites are found in our fridge, they disappear swiftly. Raisins are a great addition to a Rice Krispies Bar! It’s all about the raisins! Over the years I have learned that doing a little prep work before sta...
Appetizing Apple Bread
Columbus Day Weekend! Cool nights and warm sunny days! Apple season in New England! They blend together. One item on my list of “things to do” this weekend will be to bake Appetizing Apple Bread. (Click on link for recipe.) By baking two loaves m...
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...
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. ...
Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes
Awesome Oatmeal Pancakes are light, nutritious and delicious! These yummy pancakes are made in two easy steps. Last night, I prepared Step 1 in the process of making the AWESOME OATMEAL PANCAKES for our breakfast this morning. After completing Step 2...
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...
Yummy Yogurt
It is time to make more Yogurt! One container of plain yogurt remains in our fridge and it will be used for the next batch of yogurt that will be prepared later this morning. This healthy, creamy and easily prepared food is delicious! About twenty-si...
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...
Craisin/Raisin Twists
We all take short cuts. Plumped Raisins & Craisins can be added to Pillsbury Cinnamon Twists before they are baked. These refrigerated sweet rolls are found in the Dairy section of your supermarket. Prepare and bake following the directions on th...
Lower Cholesterol Scrambled Eggs
On the morning that you plan on preparing Scrambled Eggs for breakfast keep in mind that 2 Egg Whites equals 1 Whole Egg. For each serving of Scrambled Eggs use 1 whole egg and two egg whites. Place in a bowl with about 1 TBS. Milk (can be Soy Milk)....
Plumped Raisins & Craisins
In today’s busy world it is useful to have baking ingredients “ready to use”. I use Raisins & Craisins quite often in foods to give a particular food an extra special taste. In my refrigerator there usually is a 1 Cup Ziploc Container of Ap...
Sassy Raisin Sauce
Easter Sunday is quickly approaching! For those of us who will be preparing a family dinner on this special day, grocery lists are getting longer. A delicious touch to a Baked Ham Dinner is Sassy Raisin Sauce. The ingredients for this simple and tast...
“Unreal Egg Salad” Sandwich
I discovered an “Unreal Egg Salad” Sandwich made with cinnamon raisin bread is fantastic! The “Unreal Egg Salad” is actually firm tofu that has been cut into very small pieces. For two sandwiches - After cutting the desired amount of tofu, (a...
Zesty Carrots
My new recipe for today is ZESTY CARROTS. These delicious vegetables can be served for dinner with one of my family's favorite entrees PAN SEARED SCALLOPS. While the carrots are roasting in the oven, the scallops are prepared on top of the stove. Add...
