Red Lentil, Carrot and Coconut soup

I had this red lentil soup in a “Fusion” restaurant many years ago, when the word “fusion” was new to the culinary world.  It was one of those dishes that you enjoy in a restaurant, and know that you will search all over for a recipe that is similar.  The problem was, however, where would … Continue reading

Italian Style Pot Roast

Whenever I have a craving for good old American pot roast, I pull out this very old recipe card and have a chuckle.  It was part of the collection that I typed up from my mom’s recipes before I got married (for the first time) in 1973.  After reading it back to her for final … Continue reading

Fettuccine Bolognese a la Aunt Geri

I have many fond memories of my mother’s sister, Geri, and of course, many of them revolve around food.  Even when I am remembering how much fun it was to ride with her in her Thunderbird convertible, it is the blueberry pie a la mode at Schrafts or the diner that sticks out in my … Continue reading