Macaroni and Cheese
Christmas delicacies are a family gift tradition. Sitting in our fridge were peppered pork loin and a block of really incredible cheese. Since discovering De Boles rice penne at the store (and not...
View ArticleGoat Milk Cheddar
When Rita wrote about goat milk products she was not impressed with the cheese she sampled and never went back. The yogurt was pleasing to her but something about the cheese she sampled really...
View ArticleNovember Weekend in Texas
Rita arrived late Thursday and returns home to Virginia tomorrow (Monday). Other family members arrived and the fun really began. I played badminton with Ryan, the 14-year-old granddaughter. The...
View ArticleArroz Clásico
This is the rice dish most requested by my family. It is easy to put together and the rice cooks while the rest of dinner comes together. The seasonings have changed as the children grew up and...
View ArticleSpinach Casserole
This is another one of those versatile recipes that can be a side dish or a full meal with vegetarian options as needed. The truth is this recipe was inspired by the Greek Spanakopita spinach,...
View ArticleShrimp Alfredo with Pasta Shells
We bought the ingredients before leaving on our New England trip so we could have this easy delicious dinner as our first meal back at home. This is not one of our old family favorites. This was...
View ArticleSeven-Layer Salad for Rita’s Birthday
When I asked Rita what she wanted on the menu for her birthday dinner, she requested that the #1 Son (Rita and Teresa’s only brother) Jorge to make his special Seven-Layer Salad. I have a different...
View ArticleLasagna for a Graduation Celebration
Megan’s graduation from college and our Christmas celebration were scheduled as back-to-back weekends. We opted for a single family celebration around the graduation with lunch served before the...
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