Mon Gateau Au Chocolat

An absolutely wonderful cake; most traditionally served without icing. If you're including kids, might want to add your favorite, but I love it the…

Corn Fritters

Ninfa's Green Sauce

Ninfa, one of the pioneers in Tex-Mex cooking, used to serve this green sauce in her restaurants. Since she's passed, the Ninfa's near me has…

Crisco's Pie Crust

Really good, flaky pie crust using shortening. Make this when you want a pie crust that has no sugar - desserts, quiches, pot pies, etc. I'm no…

Crockpot Italian Beef for Sandwiches

Use rump or brisket (my fave) to make fork-tender beef for hoagies or homemade rolls (see links).

Easy Hamburger Steaks with Brown Onion Gravy

Comfort food classic made easy with store-bought brown gravy. If you want to make your own, a recipe is…

Yeast Rolls

Great recipe from the 40s. No kneading required. By far, the best recipe I've ever baked in my search for wonderful dinner rolls. Recently, a…

Arroz con Azafran (Saffron Rice)

Easy prep recipe for savory rice using Sazon Goya con Azafran. This recipe will work with Latin, Indian, and…

Szechwan Dusted Ahi Tuna

This is a signature dish at Brick; there's a wonderful contrast between the seared ahi tuna and the lentils.

Homemade Chicken, Sausage, & Shrimp Gumbo for Beginners

Everyone loves Gumbo. No one likes to make it. But really, it isn't that difficult. I developed this…