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Portuguese Beans With Linguica-Recipe 2

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Portuguese Beans with Linguica-Recipe 2

Portuguese Beans With Linguica Recipe 2

On December 8th I posted my first Portuguese Beans Recipe. Now, a real mystery … I believed that recipe to be my dad’s. My brother was discussing the first recipe … And Dan, who happens to be a Portuguese home cookin’ connoisseur, has convinced me the following recipe is dad’s. The main ingredient change is the pinto beans to pink beans. Other family members have confirmed pintos were only used if pink beans were not available. Compare the two recipes. A few other changes are made here, too.

This is a pretty simple recipe … Only minutes to prep.

Serve it as we ate it … over bread and generous slices of linguica. Amazing!

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Butterscotch Meringue Pie-Peanut Butter Crust

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Butterscotch Meringue Pie

with Peanut Butter Crust

Butterscotch Meringue Pie is the longtime family favorite cream pie. I’ve noticed cream pies are not in vogue as they once were in the 40’s and 50’s.  We’ve developed such complex desserts these days the simple old fashion ones, it seems, no longer tease our sophisticated palates. For this recipe bringing together butterscotch with peanut butter just seemed a perfect combination to satisfy our tastebuds.

Pies with meringue were passed over by me as a child with the exception of this one. It just seemed to be the only way to top off this pie. If you aren’t into meringue a dollop of whipped cream will do. Or creme fraiche. And frankly, with this crust a topper isn’t even necessary.

If butterscotch pie isn’t your fav but peanut butter is … try this crust with chocolate cream, cheesecake, or ice cream. Beware it is rich and addictive … And vegan!

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Mexicali Pasta Salad

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Mexicali Pasta Perfect Salad

Mexicali Pasta Salad

Spicy rich Mexicali Pasta Salad … and not forgetting delicious! This hearty filling vegan salad will satisfy meat lovers too. After a stressful day at work sometimes I need food with a crunch. Ha! This is another versatile recipe. Making small substitutions to make it your own is a good thing. Enjoy!

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Stuffed Bell Peppers and Pan Toasted Bread

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Potato (and Egg) Stuffed Bell Peppers

And Pan Toasted Bread With Linguica

Potato Stuffed Bell Pepper

These stuffed bells are versatile. Breakfast, lunch or dinner menu works … even a side dish. Without the egg this is a perfect vegan dish … My daughter will be pleased.

I’ve teamed up this family brunch with Pan Toasted Bread and Linguica. The guys will go for the linguica. Me too. Oops. This Pan Toasted Bread and Linguica is an easy quick fix and can second as an appetizer too.

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Filled Mini-Cupcakes

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Filled Mini-Cupcakes For St. Patrick’s

Filled Mini-Cupcakes

These filled mini-cupcakes are a great treat for both children and adults. My sister-in-law, Ruth, had suggested these mini-cupcakes for my blog … They are such an easy change up treat. Use my quick white cupcake recipe here, your own, or a box mix. You can change up the flavor of both the cupcakes and frosting-filling … And the color of the frosting-filling. This dessert will work for so many occasions … baby showers, bridal showers, holidays, birthdays….

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Brisket and Cabbage

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Easy Brisket and Cabbage

Brisket and Cabbage

While you might find this a great substitute for the traditional corned beef and cabbage dish on St. Patrick’s Day, make no mistake, this is not an Irish dish. In fact, the cabbage in this recipe is the star and the meat is used as a garnish.

This was my mother-in-law Betty’s recipe … You know, passed on to me to make my husband very happy. Does this still happen today … mothers-in-law passing recipes to daughters-in-law? I enjoyed it! Her cooking was so different from all I had experienced.

As for my three sons, they are quite good cooks and occasionally they will ask for a recipe. Or better yet, share a recipe with me! In fact, Stephen, where is that barbecue ribs recipe you promised me?

Betty was amazing in the kitchen. I can’t say she was really into cooking all that much when I knew her. But she could put a few ingredients together quickly … I’d think to myself … hmm, really? It was always delicious!

I hope you will enjoy this soup recipe with brisket garnish.

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Boston Clam Chowder

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The Best Boston Clam Chowder

Boston Clam Chowder

 

This Boston Clam Chowder is definitely best on cold gray days. It might even be better while appreciating ocean breezes. But since I live inland I’m enjoying this rich and filling chowder during our rainy weather.

Rich is understating. This is butter, cream and bacon rich.

You’ll love it!

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Italian Scramble Onion Biscuits

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Italian Scramble Onion Biscuits

My Favorite Breakfast

Italian Scramble Onion Biscuits

Great day for a brunch! And the chickens are laying more than we can consume. What a great excuse for this superb Italian Scramble accompanied with savory Onion Biscuits.

If you haven’t time to prepare this the first thing in the morning it makes a wonderful dinnertime meal.

The scramble is a no meat dish. Italian ham can be added if you desire. Either way it is delicious.

Give it a try. I’d love to hear.

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Donuts with an Attitude

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Donuts With An Attitude Gone Wrong?

Not Exactly!

Donuts with an Attitude

This is my first attempt at the new cross between a croissant and donut. I’m sure you’ve heard about this new pastry originating in Manhattan. I wanted to try it! Since I live over 2000 miles away the only way would be to make it. This wasn’t enough! I’d heard this pastry creation takes 3 days from start to finish. And I wanted to devise a recipe that had family eating this flaky melt-in-your-mouth treat in one day.

I had a plan, a recipe. It was going to work beautifully. Then I decided to use my processor! Wrong thing to do! I had not expected my new processor, gift from my brother, to pulverize, the ice cold butter. The butter chunks create the flakily layers and I had just eliminated all the flakes. I’m afraid it was the operator and not the processor! But I had to move forward with all these wonderful ingredients partially processed.

Still haven’t tried the new Manhattan pastry but these Donuts With An Attitude were delicious!

My apology, no recipe yet. But soon I’ll give it another try!

_Donuts with an Attitude

 

 

Donuts with An Attitude

Berry Cobbler

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Three Berry Cobbler

This is what happens when berries are a bargain price at the grocers. And it was such a beautiful day here .. This Berry Cobbler was enjoyed on the patio.

The rustic looking crust makes this so easy. Just wash the berries, add a few simple ingredients and place the crust over it all. Use your 10 inch skillet or an oblong baking dish. I just like the look of the skillet cobbler.

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