Chinese cooking is not that much different than American cooking. The recipes are different and there are a few different techniques. You have to be able to stir fry for […]
April was a delight. She loved to cook, loved food. She had served a mission in Hong Kong and had lived in China. And oh, did she make great Chinese. […]
Fried rice is quick and easy to make; it only takes minutes to convert steamed rice to fried rice. This fried rice is made with peas, carrots, and eggs. Really good […]
This is the orange chicken that you are familiar with in most Chinese restaurants. It’s crispy and coated with a sweet orange sauce. This is one of the most popular […]
By Dennis Weaver I like cooking with spices. I like exploring and trying something new. Of course, we’re all a bit reluctant to try something new if dinner is on […]
Valentine’s Day is just days away. Are you ready to wow your sweetheart? We have dinner in restaurants often. That’s nice, but we do it often enough that it doesn’t […]
So, what do you do with all your leftover mashed potatoes? Make a quick meal out of them. After all, most of the work is already done. Meal #1: Make […]
(with a Salted Water Roll or Other Bread Mix or with a Recipe) Consider making your own hamburger buns or sandwich rolls for that next picnic or family outing,. They […]
There are lots of breakfast pizzas. We like this one. It’s a twist on the breakfast sandwiches that you get at the drive-through, a combination of eggs, ham, and cheddar […]
There are lots of recipes online for various potato casseroles. The most famous of the potato casseroles may be a Shepherd’s Pie. It’s a great way to use those leftover […]
The best part about these cheesecake bars is that you can do them your way. What flavors do you think your family will love the most? Mix and match flavors […]
Stuffed pork chops are one of those foods that is easy to make for the family on a busy day and impressive enough that you can present to company. Stuffed […]
(Includes how to make a sandwich wrap) Last weekend Merri Ann and I went hiking with our 9-year old granddaughter, Anna. It was delightful. Anna and Merri Ann took pictures […]
One of the hottest trends in food right now is the new sea salts. Salts bring flavors alive. The new salts are purer but have trace minerals that our bodies […]
New Twists on a Familiar Theme -Alice Osborne The familiar theme? Salads served up in a salad bowl. The new twist? Layered, sog-free salad in a canning jar! This isn’t […]
Pizzeria Meatloaf Ingredients 1 ½ pounds of lean ground beef 2 large eggs 1 small can tomato paste ½ cup bread crumbs 1 can olives, chopped ¾ cup chopped red […]
Image by VisitIdaho.org Last weekend we took our first trip into the mountains of the spring. It wasn’t long, a three hour loop up to Mesa Falls, through Island Park, […]
Ol’ Bill really did think out-of-the-box on this one! Meatloaf recipes always have a filler, usually rolled oats or bread crumbs. This one has crushed nacho cheese chips. Clever. It […]
These cheeseburger mini-meatloaves are worth standing in line for! (And order a side of fries to go with it.) If your kids like going to burger places with playgrounds, they’ll […]
By Dennis Weaver These are really simple to make. It’s simply a brownie baked in a pizza pan and then frosted and decorated with drizzles. 1. Bake the pizza. We […]