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Zucchini time is here. This is such a versatile vegetable as it can be part of every meal. Cook it in a sweet bread, a stew, by itself, or baked as an entree for dinner. There are also many varieties of zucchini. My neighbor, Lise, gave me a very huge zucchini and informed me that [...]

Brr. It is a tad on the nippy side today. Perfect day for staying inside and making a flavorful dinner. I love to prepare meals that take a while to cook, adding a tantalizing aroma to the air and heat to the room. I know that this recipe is cooked on the stovetop, but just [...]

Here is a new way to serve beef stew. It looks incredible, is definitely an eye catching display, and is not that difficult to make. I cannot take credit for making this, only for taking the picture. One of my colleagues, Brigitte, made this for yesterday’s feast of feasts. She said it really wasn’t difficult [...]

Walking through the neighborhood last evening actually determined what dinner would be. I was taking my usual jaunt when, poof, it hit me like a ton of bricks: the aroma of barbecued beef and chicken. It is interesting how smells and memories stimulate the appetite. Studies have shown that appetites are increased when pleasant aromas are [...]

Summer Sundays are the best time for a grilled dinner, especially after a day of yard work and pool time. I love an easy to prepare, delicious to eat dinner. Shish Kabobs fall into this category. They are relatively easy to make, a little cutting, slicing, and possibly dicing and then marinading. That’s it for a [...]

Beef Stroganoff is one of those dinners that I occasionally make when I want something delicious, yet not too time consuming to make. The weather last night was damp, drizzly, and raw. I had planned to have steaks on the grill but I couldn’t blame my husband for not wanting to venture out onto the [...]