cooking from scratch…mostly
Greek Yogurt Cheesecake is simple quick and just a bit healthier than a traditional cheesecake without giving up the creamy cheesecake taste. The crust is made with vanilla wafers with added lemon paste which pairs nicely with the black berry topping. I keep several variety of St. Dalfour fruit spread […]
Sheet pan dinners are perfect for all of us who cook in a small kitchen. This Baked Brown Sugar Chicken recipe is quick to prep and comes out full of flavor. The recipe speaks for itself , so not much else I can say except use plump fresh bone-in with […]
A popular and classic spicy chicken peasant dish with a twist. Instead of a traditional paprika I substitute cayenne and sugar. Spicy with just a hint of sweetness. Enjoy this chicken cayenne recipe inspired by the classic chicken paprika peasant dish. The substitution of cayenne and sugar mix makes for […]
This lovely French Chicken Stew recipe is a weekend favorite of mine. On a Friday night on my home from work I’ll pick up the ingredients and cook the stew up on Saturday morning. The stew will last all weekend! The sauce is reminiscent of a creamy tomato soup and […]
Growing up, old fashion chicken and dumplings stew was in frequent rotation during the chilly Fall weather. Chicken and Dumplings is an old fashion comfort food that’s so easy to make! How to make Dumplings from Scratch When I was young Mom made the dumplings from scratch, in her later […]
Classic homemade Tomato soup is so easy to make that there is no reason to even consider buying the canned variety. What type of tomato’s do you use to make tomato soup? My go-to tomato’s are the canned San Marzano’s, sometimes I mix it up add some the fire roasted […]
It’s Fall and Pomegranate recipes are showing up! My pomegranate orange butter was inspired one day while at work a co-worker brought in a large bowl of organic pomegranates fresh from her tree, so ripe and ready to eat. I recently cooked up a batch of pumpkin butter, apple butter […]
It’s October and pumpkins are everywhere! Learn how to make pumpkin butter with this super simple slow cooker recipe. My little 1. 5 quart slow cooker is perfect for these type of small batch recipes. How to make pumpkin butter in under an hour. You can certainly make this recipe […]
Green Bean casseroles and Thanksgiving go hand in hand, but add some chicken chunks and you’ve got an everyday meal. Instead of cream of mushroom soup you can substitute cream of broccoli soup. Also great made with fresh or frozen string beans. The green bean and chicken casserole is a […]
Scrumptious dishes are made in my 90 square foot 1960’s apartment kitchen. You've come to the right place for simple tasty recipes with easy to follow instructions.
.... a beautiful vintage dish, real napkins, and a small vase with one perfect flower on the dinner table make for an elegant dining experience.
Bon Apetito, Sydney