Egg And Cornmeal Pudding With Refried Beans

Anyone who reads this blog already knows that I use cornmeal in all kinds of dishes, not only for its sweet corn flavor and crunchy-chewy ...

Mushroom Pulao Rice

This zesty and creamy basmati rice cooked with fresh white mushrooms, tomatoes and spices is a favorite. Easy to prepare, it's a mushr...

Chili Tortilla Scramble

When I was younger, I used to skip breakfast most of the time. I've since grown wiser, and now recognize that breakfast is the most im...

Staple Corner: Ranch Dressing

After five days of sweltering heat outside, temperatures and tempers have finally reached the simmering point right here in my kitchen - e...

Lentils with Browned Onion and Garlic

Tonight I was looking for something fast as it's been a busy week, and so I decided to make this quick and easy lentil dish flavored w...

Creamy Coleslaw

Creamy cabbage coleslaw is something that everybody likes, and it's a feature at so many get-togethers. It only takes about 20 minutes...

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

This past Sunday was Fathers Day and I wanted to make a special treat for my Dad. Peanut butter and chocolate cake! Nobody could stop eati...

Lisa's Classic Refried Beans

There are as many versions of refried beans as there are cooks. My recipe might not be the most traditional, but I've perfected it ove...

Blueberry-Raspberry Pudding Cake

If you are looking for a quick and easy dessert that can be made up ahead of time, I highly recommend this berry pudding cake. It is delic...

Simple Dill Rice

This dill and pea rice is simple to prepare and cook, and makes a tasty and versatile accompaniment to any Indian meal. For a delicious an...

Indian Style Spicy Mung Beans (Moong Dal)

Native to India, the small, beautiful gold-green mung bean is one of my favorite beans to cook with. Although Indian cooks most often coo...