Pithivier
Pithivier with Chicken, Ham, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Herbs (Pee-‘tee-vee-a) Yield: One, 9-inch pie with 6 – 8 servings This simple-to-make French pie is beautiful and as delicious as it looks. Use...
Spaghetti Sauce
Yield: 6 – 8 servings As my granddaughter, Taylor, says, “A recipe is just a guideline.” Especially true of my sauce recipe. The amounts don’t need to be exact. You might...
Judie’s Paella With Sausage, Chicken, and Shrimp
Yield: 4 big servings with leftovers 1 pound bulk sausage (I use Jimmy Dean regular)1 large onion, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced (or to taste)2 cups sliced mushrooms (optional)½ bunch flat-leaf...
Pulled Beef Sandwiches
Yield: enough for 24 hamburger buns Bill’s Aunt Lorene gave me this recipe when I was a newlywed. Even people who dislike cabbage love this. Long simmering makes the cabbage disappear...
Skillet Barbeque Chicken
Yield: 6 servings This might be my easiest recipe for busy moms and dads! Just brown the chicken, cover with bottled BBQ sauce and simmer until done. 6 chicken breasts or...
Chocolate Ganache
It’s easy to make any cake look totally “Hollywood,” when you frost it with Chocolate Ganache. It doesn’t have to be a three-tired Groom’s cake. It can be a single-layer...
Glazed Fresh Fruit Pie
Yield: 1, 9-inch pie to serve 6 For this pie, I used blackberries from Bill’s garden, raspberries, golden kiwi, blueberries, grapes, and oranges. 2 cups water2 cups sugar1/3 cup cornstarch1, 3-ounce...
Strawberry Pie
Fresh Strawberry Pie Yield: 1, 9-inch pie to serve 6 2 cups water2 cups sugar1/3 cup cornstarch1, 3-ounce package dry strawberry gelatin2 quarts whole strawberries, stemmed, washed and dried1, baked...
Seven-Minute Icing
Yield: Frosting for two- or three-layer cake with lots of fluff on top 4 egg whites (1/2 cup)3 cups white sugar1/2 teaspoon cream of tartarpinch of salt2/3 cup water2 teaspoons vanilla...