THE FOOD DEPARTMENT

Beef Ragout on Polenta

I found this recipe in the Pillsbury Slow Cooker Cookbook I borrowed from the library for 5 years (I did eventually return it). I discovered you can cook nearly any slow cooker recipe on the stove much quicker (lucky for

Quick Minestrone Soup

My mother-in-law was a caterer and worked for many of the high society ladies in NYC, Long Island and Westchester in her day. She cooked everything perfectly, not like me. But I did learn to cook quite a few of

Orecchiette with Sautéed Greens

I borrowed Chef Recipes Made Easy from my library a couple of years ago, and yes I still have it! (I know, I know) I use so many of the recipes, but I’m finally going to add them to my blog

Using Pinterest to Create Your Weekly Menu

Today’s I’m using the convenience of Pinterest to create my weekly menu. Generally my plan goes like this… Monday – Chicken Dish Tuesday – Something easy, like vegetable soup or pasta Wednesday – Steak Dinner Thursday – Lamb or Pork

Zucchini Corn Fritters with Bacon

Zucchini Corn Fritters with Bacon — Read on shop.coles.com.au/a/a-national/promo/zucchini-corn-fritters

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps: 5 Minute Dinners

Pick up a rotisserie chicken at the grocery store and you’ve got dinner ready to go in no time. The possibilities are very literally endless: enchiladas, casseroles, soups, pasta, whatever you feel. And if you’ve got a chicken, why not

Caesar Salad recipe | Epicurious.com

Nailing this misunderstood classic (no, we don’t want grilled chicken) is all about restraint and, yes, anchovies. But if you want to skip the anchovies the dressing is still the best ever!! Try it! — Read on www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/caesar-salad-51160630