I’ve never really cooked with pears before, but when a friend gave us some Japanese pears from a tree in her yard I felt I needed to make something nice. To make a quick job of it I just used…
Homemade Guacamole
For years I have made guacamole with the little envelope of seasoning that the grocery store sells next to the avocados. But sometimes when they run out of the mix, that means, no guacamole today. I finally decided to venture…
Dijon Pork Chops
This is a quick & easy meal for weeknights when time is short, or weekends when you don’t want to put much effort into cooking. These pork chops will retain their juices which will make them extra delicious. I…
Basil Pesto
In our household we love basil pesto. In the summer we grow basil in whiskey barrels in our back yard. If you pinch off the top leaves it grows thick and bushy and will last all season. Pesto is a very…
