American

American, Main

Baked Ham

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Many moons ago for Easter din dins, I learned how to make a ham. This is a food item that is SO EASY. Honest to goodness, if you barely boil water even YOU can make this.  Literally three ingredients: the ham, a can of ginger ale and a 1/2 cup […]

American, Appetizers, Seafood

Smoked Salmon Platter

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My Smoked Salmon Platter is always hit on the holidaze. But honestly, The Boy and Husband love it anytime. The cream cheese/horseradish spread gives things a kick, as do red onions and capers. Serve on toast or crackers. It’s always a delight!

American, Appetizers, Party Food

Retro Ap: The Blue Cheese Ball

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My Mom’s Blue Cheese Ball recipe is straight out of 1955, but OMG it is super delish. And, who doesn’t love a retro vibe during cocktail hour? I recommend using the best blue cheese you can get your hands on and crumble. Bargain basement cheese is not welcome here. Upon […]

American, Appetizers, Side Dish

Deviled Eggs

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Deviled eggs. Kinda trashy, kinda retro and kinda AWESOME.For reals, who doesn’t love a deviled egg? Tis’ the season for BBQing, picnicking and all that, so you gots to have a deviled egg recipe in your pocket.Err. Well, your bag of recipe tricks, I suppose, would be a better place […]

American, Main, Meat

Comfort Food: Turkey Meatloaf

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Meatloaf is not glamourous or gorgeous, but it sure is good. I made mine with ground turkey, but you could easily use this recipe with ground beef or the traditional meatloaf mix of ground beef, pork and veal. This loaf gains all of its flavor from the first part: Sauteeing […]