I was looking for another way to fix chicken. I love chicken most any way. Roasted is my favorite, but it’s summer and I did not want to heat up the house. So what to do? Then I was speaking with a friend and she said tarragon was her favorite herb. I said me, not so much. Now I … [Read more...] about French Tarragon Chicken
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Lace Cookies
I know I said chocolate was not my favorite, but when you find a good recipe, well you take them as you find them. These little lace cookies are a great find. Chocolate or plain. … [Read more...] about Lace Cookies
Chocolate Cake Cup Shells
I am not the chocolate girl some are. I think I mentioned that before. However, when things get stressful, or sometimes when I am ill I always need a little chocolate. Last week when I was on call for jury duty I had every intension of making something chocolate to comfort me. I … [Read more...] about Chocolate Cake Cup Shells
Easy Focaccia with Sesame Seeds
I got through jury duty without having to serve. I am happy, but totally out of kilter. The good news is you go on-line and check to see if your number is called to see if you are needed. So you no longer have to physically go to court and sit around. The bad news is you have to … [Read more...] about Easy Focaccia with Sesame Seeds
Greek Salad
When you have food sensitivities you must have a plan. I just received a summons for jury duty. If I am chosen I need a plan to where and what I am going to eat. I don’t want to have to focus on food when I need to be focused on something else. I decided to make a bowl of Greek … [Read more...] about Greek Salad
Apricot Tart
Time to make Apricot Tart. When I was growing up I was not impressed with apricots. I was a peaches girl. When I think of apricots I think of my Dad and how he loved them so much. I remember him opening a can of apricots and he would eat them right out of the can. Mom would fuss … [Read more...] about Apricot Tart
Chicken Française
I made this Chicken Française the other evening and I thought it so good I wanted to share. I bought two chicken breasts and cut them in half horizontally. If you don’t want to do this, or don’t feel comfortable, ask your butcher. If you buy them already cut thinly you will … [Read more...] about Chicken Française
Powder Puff Cookies
I just made the best little cookie. This recipe is sort of like a ladyfinger. Actually I think they are ladyfingers only in a cookie shape. They call for jam and whipped cream. Whipped cream and good jam, two of my favorite things. Ladyfingers and macrons have been on my bucket … [Read more...] about Powder Puff Cookies
Easy Yeast Rolls
If you are afraid of yeast this is an ideal recipe for beginners. I suggest you work by hand. You could use a mixer, but what you learn by working dough by hand is how the dough feels when it is right. Easy Yeast Rolls are great for beginners, but if you are very experienced I … [Read more...] about Easy Yeast Rolls
