by FU | Sep 22, 2025 | Breakfast, Brunch, Snack, Vegetarian
There’s something deeply satisfying about pulling a tray of fresh granola out of the oven—the warm aroma of cinnamon, maple, and toasted oats filling the kitchen. Homemade granola isn’t just a tasty snack; it’s also a practical, money-saving alternative to those...
by PDM | Jan 13, 2022 | Bread, Vegetarian
As a child growing up in the deep south, I never appreciated cornbread very much. It was served at almost every evening meal and it was something that was taken for granted. After getting out on my own as an adult, I didn’t bother making cornbread and...
by PDM | Mar 28, 2020 | Entree, Italian, Main Course, Vegetarian
This is one of my favorite simple Italian comfort dishes. I first came across it while on vacation in Sorrento, Italy, at a little place called Ristorante The Garden. The pasta was light, fresh, and full of flavor — proof that a few good ingredients can create...
by PDM | May 18, 2017 | Bread, Italian, Vegetarian
Making homemade pizza dough is a snap when enlisting the help of a food processor or stand mixer. Here’s a dough recipe I use to make Neopolitan style pizzas at home and they always turn out much better than anything from a local pizza joint. Try this dough with...
by PDM | Jan 16, 2017 | Appetizer, Dip, Snack, Vegetarian
Here’s a made-from-scratch revamp of the classic onion sour cream dip that I remember being made from packets of onion soup mix in the 70’s and 80’s. It was a childhood favorite my mother would present when we had guests. I can’t imagine...
by PDM | Jan 15, 2017 | Beef, Entree, Ground Beef, Ground Turkey, Main Course, Turkey, Vegetarian Option
Tamale pie is a dish I’ve been making since sometime in the 90’s and it’s always been a hit. The corn part is made with pre-cooked polenta — the kind that comes in a tube shape at the grocery store. Yes, we’re taking something Italian and...
