Smoked Gouda Cheese Sauce

Recently, we went to one of our favorite steak houses and with our entree we ordered a stuff baked potato with smoked Gouda cheese sauce, broccoli and bacon.  It was especially good and one that I wanted to recreate at home.  It was the perfect complement to the wonderful rib eye steak we had that […]

Broccoli with Spicy Orange Sauce

I am always looking for new and different ways to prepare vegetables, especially since we are in peak season.  I think I have cooked broccoli every way imaginable.  Broccoli with Spicy Orange Sauce is one of our favorites.  Crisp broccoli with a zesty sauce and the crunch of peanuts – perfect to serve with grilled […]

Shrimp Stir-fry

My husband grew-up eating rice almost everyday of the year.  Needless to say, he still loves rice and appreciates every meal that includes rice.  What better way to serve rice than with a wonderful vegetable filled stir-fry.  What could be easier than a stir-fry dinner.  Everything cooks under 30 minutes and you have a healthy […]

Broccoli Pasta Salad

The holidays are coming and there is nothing better than to have a salad prepared and ready to serve. This recipe was handed down to me from my mother, who was a terrific cook.  This was one of her favorite salads and is perfect for entertaining.  Serve with warm crusty rolls for lunch, serve with […]