Author Archives: Susy

Panko Crusted Salmon and Warm French Lentils

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Susy

It’s been a long hiatus since I last blogged about food.  To be honest, I haven’t been upright for more than 8 weeks so the thought of cooking and food in general has not been appetizing (very sad for a … Continue reading →

Posted in French, Vegetarian | 1 Comment

Christmas Weekend

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Susy

It was an unusual Christmas for us this year.  We were loaded up and ready to head east to spend time with family when illness hit.  Since this is a food blog, I’ll spare all the details.  So we returned … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday, Indian | 8 Comments

Christmas Goodies

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Susy

Tis the season for making treats.  I know many of you stress over what to make for all the folks in your life but I find this part of the season most enjoyable.  I think all gifts should be consumables.:) … Continue reading →

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Homemade Chicken Stock

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Susy

I don’t throw a lot of food out.  It probably has much to do with how I was raised.  I feel terrible when I throw out a moldy piece of cheese (especially if I paid quite a bit for it) … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Soup | 1 Comment

Birthday Dinner

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Susy

Today my hubby is thirty-five. That’s old, right?  It seems old.  What is worse is that I’m not that far behind.  <Shudder>  My mom reminded me tonight that in a few years, I’ll be forty.  Thanks, mom. My husband has … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, French | 1 Comment

Meatless Monday

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Susy

I broke a cardinal rule tonight.  I made a separate meal for my kids.  I always swore I would never be the mom who is a short order cook, trying to make sure my kids will eat something.  Anything.  So … Continue reading →

Posted in Vegetarian | 3 Comments

Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Susy

I’ve made enchiladas before but I’ve never tried one with green sauce.  You know, green from tomatillos and green chiles.  I’ve actually never tried tomatillos before but I really loved their tartness.  If you can’t find them, feel free to … Continue reading →

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Flaky Buttery Biscuits

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Susy

We had a Southern supper recently complete with fried chicken, mashed potatoes and a vegetable.  I had a hankering for homemade biscuits.  I am not very confident in my bread making abilities but these turned out better than I expected! … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Baking, Bread | 2 Comments

Skillet Lasagna

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Susy

I adapted this recipe from the Food Network Magazine Great Easy Meals cookbook that I recently borrowed from the library.  It has 250 recipes and most of them look really easy including this one.  I love that it is a … Continue reading →

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Shepherd’s Pie

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Susy

This dish is such a manly meal.  What’s not to love?  Meat and potatoes (and a few vegetables for good measure) in one dish?  The man in our family enjoyed second helpings.  The boy in our family wasn’t so keen … Continue reading →

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