We eat a lot of vegetables, but sometimes I get tired of plain roasted, steamed of fried veggies. Small squashes, zucchini and yellow, seem particularly bland to me. Enter the squash casserole. Like most casseroles, it's creamy. And that means a can of soup. Yes, it's old fashioned and right out of the 1960's cream … Continue reading Easy & Tasty & Simple Squash Casserole
We love soup and generally during winter I make a big pot for the whole week. Soup is easy to make, and can be a light meal in itself, or add salad or a sandwich, or use it as a first course. This potato cheese soup is incredibly tasty, but a snap to make with … Continue reading Surprisingly Easy Potato Cheese Soup
Who has not eaten Cinnamon Raisin Toast for breakfast, at least as a child? Here's a simple, perfect milk bread recipe that can be made as plain white bread, or with the cinnamon and raisins, or just cinnamon if you prefer. I often made bread like this when I was young. In fact, it's my … Continue reading How to Make the Perfect Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Bread pudding was something my mother made a lot. It was economical, a big dish fed the whole family, and it used up any bread that might be edging towards stale, so no food was wasted. We all loved it. It's one of my comfort foods. At it's most basic, bread pudding is, well, bread, … Continue reading The Best Old Fashioned Dessert – Bread pudding