Silo Cookies – 4.5 stars

Page 315 Originally posted 4/30/2020 If you like chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter, and walnuts you are going to really like this cookie. The oats give it a little body and chew, while the chips give you the taste. I could eat these until I made myself sick. Cool thing about this recipe is that […]

Jo’s Marinara Sauce – 4.5 stars

Page 36 Originally posted 4/28/2020 I love my personal red sauce so it is with grudging admiration that I say this is a pretty darn good sauce. No wine in it (that’s my glass for personal consumption) but it is tasty. If you don’t have your own sauce this one is worth your attention. It’s […]

Focaccia – 4.3 stars

Page 45 Originally posted 4/28/2020 It’s good bread, but it doesn’t have quite the crust texture I was expecting. However, rosemary and salt are awesome on bread and the whole combo goes really well with pasta and sauce (any sauce). The rosemary came from my container herb garden on the deck. 🌱

Whole Roasted Chicken with Roasted Vegetables – 4 stars

Page 197 Originally posted 4/21/2020 Sheet pan meals are awesome, and I have to say, for a chicken NOT cooked in a clay pot this is pretty good. I love the wine/lemon/herb sauce. In fact, I am considering co-opting the sauce and cooking in a claypot instead of the sheet pan. The veggies get a […]

Beef Stroganoff- 4.7 stars

Page 253 Originally posted 4/19/2020 Yummy comfort food on a gray day. The cream cheese adds a bit of nuance to the sauce that I personally like but may not be everyone’s cup of tea. The cut of meat is always a make-or-break on this one so don’t skimp, and take the time to trim […]

Classic Minestrone – 4.6 stars

Page 119 Originally posted 4/18/2020 This is a great way to add some veggies to your diet without feeling like you are eating vegetables. It is packed with zucchini, squash, carrots, onions, celery, spinach and the pasta, beans, and basil 🌿 kick up the texture and flavor. I had to substitute bow ties for the […]

Skillet Potato Hash – 4.4 stars

Page 103 Originally posted 4/12/2020 Potatoes, onions, tri-colored peppers, cheese, sausage with a kick from the jalapeño and paprika makes for a hearty and tasty breakfast. I hear you ask, “How did you get a yellow pepper when you posted yesterday that there weren’t any at the store?” Well, these came from the freezer. Thank […]

Onion Rings with Spicey Ranch Dressing – 4.25 stars

Page 175 Originally posted 4/10/2020 And we’re off! Originally posted with Brick Paninis The onion rings were very tasty. Me and the oil temp were struggling for a bit, but when done and dipped in the ranch, which is soooooo gooooood, I could make a meal of them. Okay, the concept of the brick panini […]