Author: Susan Leiser

Salads, Side Dish, Vegetables

Mexican Street Corn Salad

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My son recently requested Mexican Street Corn, but eating that in true form off the cob seemed a little too messy for my Type A self. So, we whipped up this Mexican Street Corn Salad. It has all the delightful flavs – lime, chili seasoning, jalapeno, cojito – and you […]

Italian, Salads

Arugula and Celery Salad

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My Arugula and Celery Salad is ready in less than 10 minutes and is a perfect side to anything, especially in the summer when you may feel like not spending a ton of time cooking. Feel free to add a squeeze of lemon juice if you wish. But, we prefer […]

Side Dish, Vegetables

Oven Fries

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A recipe for Oven Fries is a must for any home cook. This recipe works perfectly with russets or yukon golds. Be sure to cut the potatoes right before roasting so that the potatoes do not discolor. (This happens if you cut potatoes too early and don’t soak in water. […]

Baking, Breakfast, Desserts

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the perfect recipe for when you have bananas hanging around that are on the fast track to Trashville. I always use three bananas, no matter what the size. This recipe is so simple to make and is always a hit. I omit the nuts due […]

Chicken, Main

Off the Beaten Path

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We took a turn to the Caribbean with this recipe for Jerk Chicken with Pineapple-Mango Salsa. The dish requires many ingredients, but the effort was worth it. The jerk seasoning has a deep flavor and the sauce brings the chicken to super tasty level. The brightness of the salsa gives […]