I created this recipe about 35 years ago. I adapted it from an old “Hippie” cookbook I found while with one of my husbands when living in Fort Collins, Colorado. It was so cold there I had to come up with something to keep us warm! This is one of […]
Crock Pot Cassoulet
When you want comfort food and slow cooking, this is the one for you! Crock Pot Cassoulet The word cassoulet comes from cassole, the name of the glazed earthenware dish in which the cassoulet is traditionally cooked. This is an Americanized version of this lovely French (Languedoc region) dish. My […]
Pineapple Shrimp and Cashew Fried Rice
I have tried many versions of this classic Thai dish, but this one is my favorite, so I thought I’d share it with you. I love the contrast of the sweet pineapple and raisins with the salty fish sauce and the crunch of the cashews. I use large fresh shrimp […]
Dee’s Creamy Bleu Cheese Dressing
Try my lighter version of Bleu Cheese dressing using your favorite bleu! This dressing trims calories to about 40 for a 2 Tablespoon serving with 3 Grams of fat! KEY: Freeze the cheese!!! Dee’s Creamy Bleu Cheese Dressing This is amazingly easy and amazingly delicious! The fat grams have been […]
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
Simple, healthful and gluten-free salad that the whole family will enjoy! Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad Serves 4 to 6 What you’ll need: 1 cup cooked quinoa 3 tomatoes, diced ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, coarsely chopped ¼ cup mint, coarsely chopped (apple mint works great if you have it) 3 […]
Zucchini Corn Fritters
These scrumptious little pancakes will go quickly! Look at the bottom of the recipe for a Greek style fritter using similar ingredients! Get the cast iron skillet out for this one! Zucchini and Corn Fritters Serves 4 What you’ll need: 2 large zucchini (about 1 pound), coarsely shredded 1 large […]
