Rockin’ Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joe to me suggests a juicy, sloppy, spicy sweet satisfying sandwich. Slow-cooking is in session… a selection from my one of my favorite cookbooks: Better Homes and Gardens, The Ultimate Slow Cooker Book

Gingered Carrot Vichyssoise

Vichyssoise is taken up a notch with the sweetness of carrots and the zing of fresh ginger. Served chilled so it makes a refreshing soup on a warm summer’s day.

Carrot Cheesecake

I couldn’t resist sharing Martha Stewart’s Carrot Cheesecake recipe. It incorporates all of the elements of a carrot cake yet also those of a cheesecake, delivering one heck of a pretty package. Each bite satisfies a different part of...

‘Shepherd’s’ Pie

An American version of a classically UK dish.  Apparently when made with beef the recipe is referred to as Cottage Pie and when topped with cheese it then becomes completely American… loads of info on the Internet and not one definite agreed...

Good Ole’ Fashioned Corned Beef & Cabbage

Everybody's Irish on St. Patrick's Day!  Corned beef is similar to that of a roast turkey dinner... it comes around but once a year.  Succulent, tender and tasty this recipe makes plenty for a night of leftovers.