By Jeanie Rose | Chili
“Taco Meat” is the name we have given this savory ground beef recipe that we use in a variety of ways. Certainly, this meat is great right inside of a taco. However, we also pile it on black beans and then top all with a fresh tomato salsa. One of our favorite uses is what […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Asparagus
In my young years for all I knew, soup grew in a can. At least all soup reaching our dining table came OUT of a can. Most of it was borderline nasty, except for cream of asparagus. For some reason we rarely had that soup, so it naturally became a rare treat. Fast-forward more decades […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Main Dishes , Recipes , Salads
Let’s hear it for leftover bits of cooked chicken! Don’t you love planned leftovers? When I find whole hens on sale I snag two and head right home to brine and roast them. Two good sized hens provide a generous eight meals. For a salad like this, breast meat is my preference. The white of […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Dairy
Pile whipped cream on almost any dessert and you suddenly have a gourmet attraction. Children’s eyes grow large. Adult mouths start to water. Instantly you are a celebrity with raving fans. Don’t you love it? If you are a cook who loves to build sweet treats with whipped cream, but all you have used is […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Cauliflower
When the prices drop on local cauliflower I look around for new ideas to enjoy this cool weather veggie. At $1 a head, you can be certain that we are eating plenty of cauliflower. I just don’t want any of us to get bored. This rendition is quick and simple, especially if you already have […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Main Dishes , Recipes
If we had never lived in Delano, so rich with Filipino culture, I may never have tasted adobo. How sad would that have been? Pork or chicken adobo made an appearance at every community gathering along with lumpia, pancit, and pan de sal. What memories! Last Saturday we attended a funeral for Felisa Aroy, friend, […]
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