Swiss Steak
Here is a recipe for Swiss steak as made by Elizabeth (McDonald) Smock, and written down by her daughter Marji Stewart. That's Elizabeth's grandson who is cooking the Swiss steak…
Asparagus Casserole
This baked asparagus and cheese casserole is my mother-in-law's recipe. It was one of her potluck favourites because it travels well and easily warms up in a microwave. And if…
Fish Cakes
A can of tuna and presto, you've got fish cakes. Quick and easy, they make a simple or dressed up dinner or lunch. Tuna, bread crumbs, an egg, and onion.…
Ratatouille
One thing I thank a long ago boyfriend for is introducing me to ratatouille. He used the Joy of Cooking recipe, but added ground beef and cumin. That radically changes…
Zucchini Noodles
When only a giant zucchini will do: to make zucchini noodles. Zoodles some call them. Use them the same way you use pasta. They taste great, and they are gluten…
Cheese Stuffed Zucchini
A zucchini that escaped, hiding under foliage in order to grow huge. Stuff it. With what? What about a cheese stuffing? Something light and summery for the last days of…
Fruit Cobbler
In my never-ending spring search for things to do with rhubarb, I found a Robin Hood Flour cobbler recipe in my recipe scrapbook. A cobbler has fruit on the bottom…
Avocado Time
Any time is avocado time, but sunny summer days especially. Here are two really easy avocado side dishes. The first you may not have thought of. The second you likely…
Beef Stew
Beef stew is one of the easiest things to make. Brown meat cubes, add veggies and liquid and let it cook slowly. Plan on a couple of hours of cooking…
Tamale Pie
With salad or garlic bread on the side, tamale pie makes a perfect winter's night meal. It's a Tex-Mex type of shepherd's pie or baked polenta with tomato sauce. My…