At this time of year, I love to make stews and soups and casseroles. With all of the holiday activities and preparations going on, it is nice to make something Continue reading
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Cranberry Cherry Relish
This is not my family’s traditional cranberry relish recipe. For years, I made my mother’s delicious standard which contained cranberries, Continue reading
Oyster, Mushroom, Bacon and Rye Stuffing
When my husband and I married and our first Thanksgiving rolled around, we were startled to realize that although we had talked about many things before the wedding, Continue reading
Special Occasion Lasagna
Here is my favorite recipe for lasagna. It is different from the classic layers of noodles, meat sauce, ricotta and mozzarella. While I love the gooey goodness of that version of one of the world’s favorite foods, this recipe is another, more classically Italian kind of lasagna. Continue reading
Apple Crisp
When I was a child, I once lived on a street in Germany that had an apple orchard at the end. My four girlfriends and I (wryly dubbed the “Brat Pack” by our families) would often spend long autumn afternoons Continue reading
Trick or Treat Soup with Witches Brooms
Just a few more days to wait for the annual entertainment of seeing the neighborhood kids (and a few of the adults) dressed up for Halloween. Our routine is always the same— Continue reading









