This is the third method I tried, and they are yummy. For my first attempt I did not use flour, and they turned out soggy with grease. Yummy, but too soggy. The second time, I also skipped the flour, but I made them in the oven. Not good. Just blah. So, this is the method […]
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Kale Chips
When I tried kale I wasn’t all that fond of it. I like chard, but kale was not really at all like it to me. Well, I finally decided to try making kale chips, and they turned out great. They were easier to make than nori chips, but not quite as enjoyable. Ingredients: 1 bunch […]
Nori Chips
Ingredients: Nori sheets Tamari sauce Wasabi powder Garlic powder Water (optional) Olive oil (for greasing baking sheets) Preheat oven to 250. Mix tamari sauce, wasabi powder, and garlic powder to your liking. You can add water to the mix to make it less salty or just not so strong. Brush olive oil on your baking […]
Homemade Sour Cream
Until recently I had no idea how easy it is to make your own sour cream. So far, this costs about the same amount as store-bought sour cream, but there are some advantages that make it worth it, and there may be a trick to make it cheaper (I’ll explain that part later). Sour cream […]
New Potatoes
I love new potatoes. They are one of the few foods that really come off well with almost no preparation. The easiest way to serve them is to simply rinse the potatoes and steam them whole with the skins on. When they are on your plate, cut them open with a fork, sprinkle on a […]
Cold Green Beans and Tomatoes: Easy, Yummy, Perfect for Summer!
This is a dish I used to make often, but hadn’t made in years. I made it again the other day and I was very pleased. There is no cooking involved, so it’s perfect for hot weather. Combine in a glass bowl: 1 can French cut green beans, drained1 can diced tomatoes, with juice (I […]
Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
I am not a big fan of blue cheese dressing, but I don’t hate it. My husband likes it occasionally, so I thought I would try making some. It turned out so yummy. It’s really heavenly. I will be making this more often. This recipe is written after-the-fact and the amounts for most of the […]
Quick and Easy Deep Fried Chicken Livers
These make a great main dish or snack. Very easy! FlourOnion powderSaltBrown sugar (about a handful) Preheat deep fryer to 375. Place all the ingredients in a large ziplock baggie and mix up. Toss in chicken livers a few at a time, shaking to coat. Place in a single layer in deep fryer. Fry for […]
Balsamic Glazed Beets and Greens with Feta
This is really great with baby beets, but still very good with full grown beets. You will rarely find beets with their greens still attached at the grocery store. BeetsPreheat oven to 375. Cut green off beets and save. Rinse beets. Roast, covered, for about one hour (should pierce easily with a knife). Allow to […]
Cook Book Wishlist – Real Cajun: Rustic Home Cooking from Donald Link’s Louisiana
I must have this book! Here is an excerpt from a review of Real Cajun: Rustic Home Cooking from Donald Link’s Louisiana. “If bacon does not immediately come to mind as an essential ingredient of Cajun cooking, then clearly you have been missing Link, the chef-owner of two New Orleans restaurants, Herbsaint and Cochon. He […]