Whenever I think of a Split Pea Soup Recipe, Andersen’s Restaurant in Buellton (CA) immediately comes to mind. One of our daughter goes to school in California, and whenever we drive to see her we have to stop in Buellton for a bowl of Andersen’s pea soup. It became our family favorite, so I have…
All Easy Recipes
Roast Turkey Recipe
This Roast Turkey Recipe is very easy to prepare. Actually, roast turkey is easier to prepare than most people think. What you basically have to do is clean the turkey well. And you do that by thawing the bird (if frozen), rinsing it and patting it dry. Rub salt and pepper inside and outside, loosely fill…
Cranberry Sauce Recipe
A Cranberry Sauce Recipe is rarely made aside from Thanksgiving. Which is a shame, for it’s one of the best source of antioxidants (protects you from developing cancer and heart disease). Plus is low in fat. And let’s face it, on a Thanksgiving feast isn’t great to know there is one dish you can indulge on,…
Glazed Ham Recipe
This Glazed Ham Recipe is one of my favorites. I came across it when I was desperate to find an easy recipe, for I had never prepared ham before. With this one you can’t go wrong. The ham is already cooked or smoked, but the coke and barbecue sauce glaze makes the ham golden and…
Cornbread Dressing Recipe
This Cornbread Dressing Recipe (or Stuffing), is a huge success every Thanksgiving. But because it’s so delicious, every time I make Cornbread, I prepare a little extra just so I have enough to make this dressing which is great even with roast chicken. The terms “dressing” and “stuffing” are used interchangeably. In fact, it was…
Candied Yams Recipe
A Candied Yams Recipe is a must at Thanksgiving! Since you just have to mix everything together and stick it in the oven, this couldn’t be more stress-free. My family and I like candied Yams prepared this way, but if you like, marshmallow can be added (see below, on variations). This recipe, albeit called “yams”,…
Mashed Potato Recipe
Did you know that the average American eats approximately 126 pounds of potatoes each year. Not surprising, considering it is the perfect side dish! Just imagine this mashed potato recipe with some leftover bolognese sauce you saved from some dinners ago. Add a great italian bread to it, and here you go… a fine, wonderful, easy and delicious…
Easy Lasagna Recipe
An easy lasagna recipe? Yes, sometimes this is all you need! Lasagna is the kind of dish that is so great because it’s a whole meal by itself. My recipe is very easy, so there is no excuse for not making it. I always avoided making lasagna at home, because it looked so complicated. Until…
Best Egg Salad Recipe
For me, this is the Best Egg Salad Recipe I’ve ever made. And probably the simplest! If you notice, I indicate the curry powder as optional. The reason is that some people have restrictions regarding curry, but this is precisely the reason why I think this is the best egg salad recipe around! It’s great…
Swedish Meatball Recipe
Are we so sure the Swedish Meatball Recipe was that popular before IKEA introduced it to the world? My husband Luca, of course, talks about the Italian version… but he loves this one, believe me! Swedish meatballs are, I suspect, the best selling item at the store. I know my family can never go shopping…