Cottage Pie
This is my version of the Pioneer Woman’s fantastic Shepherd’s pie. Warning snobby comment to follow. Shepherd’s pie should only […]
Locro De Papas (Ecuadorian potato soup)
Serves 4 people if this is the main dish 2 teaspoons annatto (achiote) seeds2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 1/2 lb russet […]
My family’s recipe “Eatmore”
It’s too hot to cook. But how many times can one person eat Chinese food? That’s when this little gem […]
My version of Irish Beef & Guinness Stew
3 ounces bacon, diced 1-pound beef chuck 1-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 large yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced […]
Quarantine Life = Banana Bread
You’d think as an author, being trapped at home would be ideal for writing. Sadly it hasn’t been the case […]
Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Sauce With Onion & Butter
Typically with a recipe, I mess around with it until I think it’s perfect. With this pasta sauce recipe – […]
Spaghetti Carbonara
In my book – A Ghost of a Chance – my hero Rory has a discussion with his brother about […]
Cheers to Santa!
That’s me and my sister Maura sitting on Santa’s lap in 1970! It was made from an old slide so […]
Arroz con Pollo
I lived in South America for a good part of my pre-teen years and there isn’t a dish more tasty […]
Grandma Jo’s Nuts & Bolts (AKA Chex Mix)
3 cups Corn Chex or generic cereal 3 cups Rice Chex or generic cereal 3 cups Crispix cereal 1 cup […]