DIY Natural Weed Killer
This is not a recipe for food, but also important to know. Our friend Marge…
Cherry Tomato Sauce
This summer we grew three different cherry tomato plants: Chef Jeff’s Tomato Orange Zinger; Papa…
Green Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a cold soup, perfect for Spring or Summer. Cool, flavorful, and refreshing. We…
Sausage, Pepper & Potato Skillet
Easy to whip together comfort food. -John (7-13-25) Serves 2 Special equipment: 12” steel or…
Chicken on Arugula and Shaved Fennel Salad
Simple, but satisfying lunch or dinner entree, inspired by a dinner during our recent trip…
Chicken, Artichoke & Lemon
Yield: Serves 4Prep time: 15 minutes Roasting time: 45 minutes Special equipment: A sheet pan…
Our Go-To Salad Dressing
It’s the dressing! I first made this dressing on October 20, 2002 for a dinner…
Pan-fried Salmon, without oil splatter
I like pan-fried salmon with crispy skin, but no matter how I tried, the result…
Chocolate-Pear Mousse
Super-easy and quick! Servings: 4* 3 medium-sized pears (any variety you prefer)188g of dark chocolate…
Roasted Grape Herbed Ricotta Crostini
Lora served this appetizer recently and it was a hit. It was fabulous, although the…
Creamy Boursin Lemon Pasta
Simple, quick and tasty. The recipe instructs to bake for 40 minutes at 375°F (190°C),…
Pan-fried Chicken Breast
Serve this simple and quick pan-fried chicken with a salad for a quick dinner. Preparation…
Peri Peri Chicken Drumsticks
A word of caution: Do not follow recipes that instruct you to put the chicken…
Rachel’s Strawberry Peach Scones
Rachel won the prize at her high school for her Strawberry Peach Scones. – Proud…
Chicken Chili
This recipe is based on the John and Carolyn’s End of the Millennium Chili recipe.…
Pan-fried Vegetables (and Sausage)
We have drastically reduced our consumption of beef and pork in the last 4-5 years,…
Baked Parmesan Panko Delicata Squash Rings
Carolyn encountered this recipe on Instagram and made it for lunch. I made a half…
Chocolate Ganache
In addition to pouring this ganache over Chocolate Stout Cake, we pour a tablespoon of…
How To Save Tomato Seeds
Carolyn and I were biking along County A last week and encountered an offering of…
White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake
Troy made this cake for Carolyn’s birthday. It’s a keeper. I like that it lasts…
Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake
I prepared this cake for Carolyn’s birthday today. If you plan to decorate the cake…
Bourbon & Blackberry Cocktail
Diane gave me a jar of Blackberry concentrate for Father’s Day and I put it…
Chicken Vesuvio
First prepared May 6, 1984. -John 1 broiler or fryer chicken, cut up (approx. 3…
Chicago-style Giardiniera
We use Marconi Medium Hot Giardiniera Relish, rather than traditional giardiniera. The only difference is…