Cauliflower Casserole (Ruth Kelber)

I can’t say cauliflower is my favorite, but I have enjoyed it roasted with Tuscan herb olive oil. This might also be good with the sauce and cheese, but I’d probably use a different kind of cheese. Cauliflower Casserole 1 med head cauliflower 1/2 lb sliced mushrooms 1/4 c diced green pepper 6 slices pimento … Continue reading

Broccoli Souffle with Mushroom Cheese Sauce

I haven’t attempted a soufflé yet because they have a bit of a bad rap. They are the source of multiple comedic scenes in movies featuring a young housewife attempting to make something beautiful when the husband’s boss comes over for dinner. The soufflé fell! What to do??? Hilarity ensues… This recipe includes two key … Continue reading

Brandy-Cranberry Glazed Pork

This particular recipe is brought to us by Ralph’s Grocery, leading me to think the former owner lived in California or at least the West. Ralph’s is a grocery chain that is now owned by Kroger, but was originally a regional grocery. The ingredients in this make me think of Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, so … Continue reading

Baked Lentils

This was filed as a casserole although maybe it could be a side dish? It sounds sweet and savory, sort of like baked beans. A few notes – after the lentils boil 30 minutes, remove the onion stuck with the cloves & the bay leaf. Place everything into a casserole dish (I’m not sure of … Continue reading

Venetian Rice and Peas

While I don’t like peas, the rest of this sounds delicious. Did you know that simmering your dry rice in oil prior to adding your liquid “opens” the rice and allows it to absorb the liquid you add? I learned this from a friend who cooked rice nearly every day. It allows the rice to … Continue reading