HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

On this joyus American holiday, let us give thanks for the food on our table.
Food Banks across the nation are running out of food trying to feed the influx of those who have become recently homeless and those who have had the bad luck of enduring this for several years.
Keep in mind that 10% of [...]

Grilled Lamb Chops

Nice dish to grill inside and not terribly expensive.
Grilled Lamb Chops
Ingredients:
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Pinch cayenne pepper (1/8 tsp)
Course sea salt to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
6 lamb chops, 3/4 inch thick
Directions:
In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, add garlic, rosemary, thyme, cayenne and salt. Pulse [...]

Mama’s Manicotti

Ollies buddy had a mom that kept food going 24/7 in her house. There was never a time that you couldn’t smell a sauce cooking. I present to you a translation of her Manicotti.
Mama’s Manicotti
Ingredients:
1 pound ricotta cheese
1 1/2 pounds mozzarella cheese, grated and divided. (fresh as possible)
1/4 cup Romano cheese, grated
Parsley, chopped
3 eggs
2 to [...]

EZ Beef Noodle Soup

Cold weather, snow…..time for some hot soup
EZ Beef Noodle Soup
Ingredients:
1 pound cubed beef stew meat (chuck is great)
1 cup chopped onion
1cup chopped celery
1/4 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 tsp dried parsley
1 pinch black pepper (1/8 tsp)
1 cup chopped carrots
5 3/4 cups water
2 1/2 cups frozen egg noodles (cook, freeze, then measure)
Directions:
In a large saucepan over medium [...]