by Colleen Jara | May 10, 2017 | ENTREES AND LUNCHEON, MAIN COURSES
You can use fresh, but the real beauty in this recipe is what it does for frozen salmon. I like to keep individually frozen, wild salmon in my freezer. It is cost effective, convenient, and good for you, but let’s face it, frozen is not...
by Colleen Jara | May 10, 2017 | BASICS
This classic vinaigrette is adapted from one of my favorite vintage cookbooks when oil and vinegar dressings were referred to as “French Dressing”. I just love that! It sounds so much fancier that way. The perfect balance of sweet...
by Colleen Jara | Apr 21, 2017 | MAIN COURSES
I can’t imagine why anyone would want to cook fried chicken in their kitchen. It makes such a mess on the stove. That’s what Cast iron skillets and BBQ’s are for. My family loves this lighter version of BBQ chicken, and I...
by Colleen Jara | Apr 18, 2017 | BASICS
In my quest for healthy, sandwich worthy, homemade bread, this Oatmeal Bread recipe delivers consistent results. I found it in one of my oldest cookbooks that I bought at a library book store. Score! Originally printed in 1948, from the stand holders of the...
by Colleen Jara | Apr 18, 2017 | BREAKFAST, BRUNCH
Perfect every time, the Egg Bake is my go to weekend meal for breakfast/brunch. It is more of a formula than a recipe. You plug in the ingredients, depending on what you have on hand. It is adapted from, Favorite Recipes from Our Favorite Cooks, written by Alison...