Spinach Salad Filipino Style
Not sure how or why but a friend and I got to talking about food. Ha. While eating and drinking last night Roselyn mentioned a salad (& the recipe) she frequently ate as a child. It sounded so simple and good I had to try it. She was absolutely right about this side salad! It’s delicious. Don’t tell her but I used pre-washed fresh spinach. She said it wouldn’t be the same without fresh bunches of spinach … not pre-washed. This was pretty darn good, Roselyn! Check out a few of her other recipes she has shared, here and here.
The perfect Pasta Sunday meal for 5-6, the size of my usual gang. What do I know about Calabria? Not a whole lot! Lucia gave me unsolicited cautionary advice about the men but too late. Ha. I must say being friends with my guy is much easier than the romance. Oops! His love for Italian food and cooking is hard to resist. Yep, his family is from this region. So, what makes this pasta dish Calabrian … The 
Right from my garden! When thinking of a juicy tomato this one is probably not brought to mind. These are my favorite tomato just for that reason. I love the low moisture sweet meatiness of a Roma. Great for 
Chocolatey goodness recipe from Southern Lady Magazine. Simple 20 minute prep (includes frosting) with a 30 minute bake. Like chocolate cake or brownies? Like easy cake recipes? You’ll love this! Enjoy!
July 4th picnic without beans! Not for this family! Beans are my all time comfort food and a must for the Fourth. Any of these recipes works well. I enjoy what I experienced in my childhood. So, I opt for the sweetest of baked. Vegetarians have a recipe here too. Getting ready with 3 days to go!
Asiago Pasta Salad is one of my most popular on the blog. A meal in itself with chicken. It’s quite good as a vegetarian too. I actually love all these. The 24 Hour Salad really surprised me. The Bruschetta (not technically a salad) is also a winner even if you’re not a raw tomato fan like me.
So many requests for birthday apple pie! I made a ‘cake’ of it this time! Used a springform pan thinking original but see it’s been done before. It’s pretty unique just the same, and worth the bit of extra time. If you don’t believe it ask your guests!
“I Hate My Husband Pie,” right from the Waitress with Keri Russell. Such a sweet movie about a pie baking waitress. This is my version and not the actual recipe. I did run into a few problems along the way and have since worked out these kinks. It truly is to die for … From the gingersnap crust to the layers of pecans and bitter chocolate.
