I've had a yearning for fresh tomatoes and pasta for some time now but ... NY doesn't care for fresh tomatoes. But recently, while visiting with his Aunt and Uncle at their home, we enjoyed the most delicious fresh tomatoes and pasta dish. And guess what? NY loved it! With a tweek here and and the tomatoes cooked a wee bit more, this is our variation of Fresh Tomatoes with Pasta. It really can ... continue reading...
Homemade French Onion Soup
French onion soup is a go to favorite of ours when we dine out. Now it's one of our favorite soups to have at home too. I had no idea how easy french onion soup is to make. I had almost everything needed in my pantry. I just needed to purchase a small block of Gruyere cheese. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter 2 pounds (4 - 5) large onions sliced 1 teaspoon sugar 1 ... continue reading...
In the Kitchen – Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Jam thumbprint Cookies This is the first year I've made these cookies. I don't care for coconut but I really do like these cookies. ¾ pound (3 sticks) butter at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 ½ cups flour ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash 7 ounces sweetened flaked coconut Raspberry and/or apricot ... continue reading...