A ham has got to be the bargain lover’s dream. First, you can find it on sale at a reasonable price periodically. Half hams (shank or butt portions) often go on sale for less than $1 a pound around here. The only other thing I can buy for that price is whole chickens. But even…
Winter
Simple Beef Stew
I picked up a package of stew meat from Costco a while back and shared half with my daughter. Then I split my portion and froze them in 1 pound portions so I could make smaller batches of stew. Last night was the night! I debated about several different beef stews I’ve made before. Jacques…
San Francisco Joe’s Special
I first made San Francisco Joe’s Special, a skillet dish of ground beef, spinach and eggs 11 years ago! And I’ve made it many times since. I have used frozen spinach but usually use fresh, and usually when I’ve bought the big bag of spinach at Costco. I’ve varied the seasonings a bit, lately adding…
Roast Delicata Squash
I’m sad to see my tomatoes start fading from the garden, but in the fall and winter we get delicious winter squash to bake! And this is my new favorite because it’s small enough to serve 2. The flavor is excellent so you don’t need to do much to it. In fact, the first time,…
Cheese Fondue for Kids
In the past, the fondue recipes I’ve used with wine in them and too much Swiss cheese have not tasted good to the kids, although I enjoyed them. I found that substituting chicken broth for the wine works great. I also used 1/2 Swiss cheese and 1/2 Colby for a milder taste. Cheddar would work…