I do most of the cooking in our house, but I don’t mind since I really enjoy it. On the nights when I run out of ideas on what to make I generally throw a couple of leftovers together which can turn out pretty interesting. Some of my favorite dishes are cooked on my stove [...]
The Moka Espresso pot is a staple in many Italian homes. Many of us have actually seen this classic pot, usually made of aluminum with black handles and flat sides. The Moka pot has a unique way of creating a rich cup of delicious espresso. Traditionally a 3-part stove top coffee maker, you place your [...]
My husband is a big weekend project kind of guy. Of course, that usually means the kids get involved, which means I ultimately become part of the swarm, too; along with the two dogs and the cat. When the chaos becomes unbearable, I like to disappear inside, enjoy the peace and quiet, and mix up [...]
My kids love chicken for dinner, but I usually don’t have enough time after work to roast one. Thankfully my crockpot comes to the rescue. A family favorite is this creamy crockpot chicken recipe. I like to serve it over white rice with a side of broccoli or steamed Brussels sprouts. I end up making [...]
Now that it’s getting pretty cold outside, I know it’s time to start making a lot of our family’s favorite casseroles and lasagna dishes again. For many years I kept using our metal baking pan for these meals or even the disposable aluminum pans when I was feeling too lazy to deal with washing out [...]