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Category Archives: Entrees
CB’s Oven-Barbequed Brisket
It was in New Mexico that I discovered the deliciousness of the brisket dinner. A fellow in the Carlsbad Sheriff’s Posse, which in recent years is a group of volunteers who do cowboy style fundraising dinners. He gave me his … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Comfort Foods, Entrees, Kitchen Tips
Tagged barbeque, Beef, brisket, Cynthia Briggs, marinade, ovenbarbequed brisket, trimmed brisket
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Tips for Cooking with Eggs
With Easter just around the corner, my thoughts, of course, turned to the Easter Bunny, and eggs! Below are a few egg-cooking tips I’ve learned through the years. I’ve also included a link for my favorite Baked Egg recipe, which … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese & Eggs, Comfort Foods, Kitchen Tips, Special Breakfasts
Tagged baked eggs, boiled eggs, cooking eggs, Cynthia Briggs, egg tips, eggs, kitchen tips
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Garlic Lime Chicken
Garlic Lime Chicken is a recipe that says goodbye to winter and hello to warm weather and sunshine. My friend, Peggy, who now lives in Idaho, sent me this recipe. When Peggy and I lived near each other in Carlsbad, … Continue reading
Posted in Chicken, Turkey & Fowl, Entrees
Tagged chicen, garlic, garlic lime chicken, grilling, limes
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Crustless Turkey Sausage Spinach Quiche
My Crustless Turkey Sausage Spinach Quiche is my husband’s favorite workday breakfast. I make it on the weekend and then he pops a piece in the microwave for a quick and nutritious meal before he faces the early morning commute. … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese & Eggs, Comfort Foods, Entrees, Special Breakfasts
Tagged quiche, quiche muffins, sausage, turkey sausage, turkey sausage quiche
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Cranberry Hazelnut Turkey Wellington
RockRecipes.com has the distinction of being Recipe and Blog of the Month. Their recipe for Cranberry Hazelnut Turkey Wellington is a winner for the holidays. It’s mouth wateringly delicious with a stunning presentation. I made it last week in preparation … Continue reading
Pork Chops in Cherry Sauce
Pork Chops in Cherry Sauce is the perfect dish for a smooth transition from fresh summer meals to the comfort of autumn dinners. The cherries are a reminder of what we’re leaving behind until next summer, the pork chops a … Continue reading
Posted in Entrees, Pork
Tagged cherry sauce, pork chops, pork chops with oange glaze
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Green Chilie Chicken Lasagna
I’ve been known to finagle recipes out of a few restaurant chefs, but it’s not an easy task. Most chefs guard their recipes and aren’t too keen on sharing. A few years back, however, at a small Italian restaurant in … Continue reading
Posted in Chicken, Turkey & Fowl, Dinner Express
Tagged chicken, green chilie chicken lasagna, lasagna
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Baked Eggs
We traditionally have Baked Eggs for Sunday morning breakfast but during the winter, we sometimes have them for dinner. My recipe is hubby approved for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and it’s guaranteed to get you in and out of the … Continue reading
Chicken Teriyaki Drumettes
Teriyaki Chicken Drumettes 3 pounds chicken drumettes, rinsed, and patted dry 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar 1/4 cup water Garlic powder 1 1/2 tablespoons dried ginger 1-cup light soy sauce Toasted sesame seeds Green onions, chopped King-sized napkins Preheat … Continue reading
Posted in Chicken, Turkey & Fowl, Entrees
Tagged chicken, teriyaki, teriyaki chicken
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Brining and Roasting a Turkey
Everyone has their own theory on what works best for cooking the Thanksgiving bird, and I’ve tried most preparation methods. Frankly, I prefer to keep things simple and I’ve found that brining the turkey prior to roasting has put the … Continue reading