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Special Guest Recipe…Romano Family Pasta Sauce
How about a 100-year-old pasta sauce recipe directly from the daughter of Italian immigrants? In their original handwriting, inscribed onto a dish towel! Now this is special!
From my cookbook…Dave’s Grilled Cheeseburgers
Summer is coming up. Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day. And what do you think of when you think of these summer holidays? Yes, grilling and barbecue, of course! And if you are like me, you want to cook cheeseburgers on the grill! Not dry, tough, shrunken, hockey puck cheeseburgers, but tender, flavorful burgers, just like these!
From my cookbook…Dave’s Borracho Beans
Summer is coming up. Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day. And what do you think of when you think of these summer holidays? Yes, grilling and barbecue, of course! You will love these Borracho beans as a side for any of your outdoor meals. Or, they go great with taco Tuesday or any Mexican dish!
From my cookbook…Dave’s Fromage Fort Cheese Bread
Fromage fort is a special treat. You can serve it as an appetizer or with a meal. When you make this for someone, they will feel special!
From my cookbook…Dave’s Breakfast Burritos
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Yours too? Go ahead and make these breakfast burritos for your family and be a hero. They will love you for it!
From my cookbook… Ann’s Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are pretty much a staple at East Coast restaurants. Think about the last one you had. Did you like it? Now make these, and you’ll never order them out again!
From my cookbook… Mom’s Carrot Cake
I absolutely love carrot cake, and I’ve eaten many of them. This one is my favorite for two reasons: First, black walnuts. Yes, must have black walnuts. Second, mom made it, so, you know…
From my cookbook… Diane’s Bread Pudding
Who doesn’t like dessert? I like all kinds of desserts, but my favorite ones have three things in common: They are sweet, but not too sweet, wholesome, and made with love. This one hits the bullseye!
From my cookbook…Delicious Meals from Easter Leftovers
Easter is fast approaching, and when the holiday gathering is over, you’ll want delicious ways to use your holiday leftovers. Never fear, I’m here to help you!
From my cookbook… Dave’s Tomato Pie
Here’s a regional favorite from upstate New York. You’re gonna love it!
From my cookbook… Dave’s Sausage Bowl
How often do you wonder, after a long day at work, what can I cook for dinner that is quick, easy, and satisfying, and I have everything I need without having to stop at the store? Wonder no more, I have your answer!
From my cookbook… Dave’s Cornbread Two Ways
I love cornbread in any form! It’s great with winter soups and stews and of course I love it with chili. Check out these simple but delicious cornbread recipes.
Not Quite From My Cookbook… Not Quite From My Cookbook… Dave’s Chicken and Egg Soup with Pastina
If you made stock with your leftover Thanksgiving turkey bones (and you did make stock, didn’t you? And froze it for later?), here is an excellent use of it. Another example of good eats on the cheap!
Not Quite From My Cookbook… Dave’s Hearty Ham and Potato Soup
Besides an excellent use of your leftover holiday ham, this is an absolutely wonderful stick-to-your-ribs soup. It is one of my new favorites!
Not Quite From My Cookbook… Dave’s Fried Eggs in Heavy Cream On An English Muffin
This is one of those recipes where, at first, you ask how can this even work? Then you prepare it, and it’s, Oh. My. Gosh! Check it out!
From my cookbook… Dave’s 7 (Actually 9) Layer Dip
This is an off-schedule post because with this being Superbowl weekend, I’d like you to have this appetizer on hand for your Superbowl party! Or anytime you get together with friends and family!
From my cookbook… Dave’s Cracked Pepper and Rosemary Focaccia Bread
Have you ever made focaccia bread? Incredibly simple and delicious. And it makes your house smell wonderful!
From my cookbook… Dave’s Beef Stew #2
How about a simple and satisfying beef stew? Yes, this is the one you want!
From my cookbook… Dave’s Baked Potato Soup
There’s nothing better than a bowl of hearty soup for a cold winter day. Everyone will love this tasty baked potato soup!
From my cookbook…How to feed a family on a budget
With food prices higher than ever, we are all looking for ways to stretch our food budget and still serve delicious meals. That’s right, the solutions are in the cookbook!