In my last monthly book roundup I talked about finding The Joy of Cooking, my white whale of cookbooks. Inside that book is a nice selection of drink recipes, including one called the Scarlett O'Hara. There was never any doubt I would try a Scarlett O'Hara drink. (For the same reasons I routinely make Julia… Continue reading The Scarlett O’Hara Drink
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Barbecued Lentil Sandwiches
Barbecued lentils probably sound....not appetizing. But believe me, they are very much appetizing. It's Labor Day, and while everybody is outside slapping burgers on the grill, I'm over here talking about lentils. Typical. While I'm not a huge fan of lentils on their own, they make an amazing meat replacement. Swap the ground meat in… Continue reading Barbecued Lentil Sandwiches
Oat and Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars
During the past few months I've mentioned eating healthier a time or two, and today actually have a recipe that helps prove it. Lest anyone think I talk a big game while having my head stuck in a supersized bag of Cheetos. (Not that that's never happened, but we won't mention it today.) I saw… Continue reading Oat and Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars
Pineapple Chipotle Chutney (For Ham Sandwiches)
Alrighty, back to the important stuff. (That would be food.) I mentioned awhile ago about how we're eating a bit healthier and have cut back on the amount of meat we eat, so of course today's recipe involves ham. Why would it not? Ham and pineapple go together like...well, ham and pineapple, and I came… Continue reading Pineapple Chipotle Chutney (For Ham Sandwiches)
Ham Salad Sandwiches (From ‘The Modern Family Cook Book’ by Meta Given)
During my tomato-canning madness last week it happened to be rather hot outside. Not too horrible, but in the mid-80s, and with high humidity because of course there has to be high humidity. And while I can't speak for anyone else, the last thing I want to do after spending hours over a steaming-hot canner… Continue reading Ham Salad Sandwiches (From ‘The Modern Family Cook Book’ by Meta Given)
