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After months...of organizing, restructuring, and figuring out formats I have now joined the awesome board collectors on Pinterest!  I am really ready to get rid of all of my other social media accounts and just live HERE!   :) I have been doing a lot of baking lately and I didn't want to post anything until I get the buttercream smooth.  (Bakers will relate) I  will soon start posting some of my party cake ideas and diving more into my creative side. I  will still share home cooked goodies for the family, b ut my new obsession has officially taken over. Can't wait to show you all v ery soon! Follow me on Pinterest  Facebook Instagram Twitter

After months...of organizing, restructuring, and figuring out formats I have now joined the awesome board collectors on Pinterest!  I am really ready to get rid of all of my other social media accounts and just live HERE!   :) I have been doing a lot of baking lately and I didn't want to post anything until I get the buttercream smooth.  (Bakers will relate) I  will soon start posting some of my party cake ideas and diving more into my creative side. I  will still share home cooked goodies for the family, b ut my new obsession has officially taken over. Can't wait to show you all v ery soon! Follow me on Pinterest  Facebook Instagram Twitter

    It's Spring Again!  The warm weather has finally surfaced in New York. For my family...it's burger time .         Now for myself, since I am holding off on meat for a little while longer  I am going to suffer through a salad. My babies will be able to indulge :(   My turkey burger recipe is both simple and very flavorful. My recipe is for 8 medium sized burgers -about 1/3 lb each. Each 1 lb. package of turkey makes 4 burgers.   Ingredients 2 Lbs. Ground White Turkey 1 small white onion diced olive oil salt & pepper 1 Tbsp. granulated onion powder 1 Tbsp. granulated garlic powder 1 Tbsp. ketchup Cheese of choice   Directions The key to a great burger is not over handling the meat. I'm sure you heard this before.   Add ground turkey to a large bowl.     Sauté diced onions in 3 Tbsp. olive oil in a frying pan. Onions will cook to a light brown. Keep an eye on heat. Do not overcook....

    It's Spring Again!  The warm weather has finally surfaced in New York. For my family...it's burger time .         Now for myself, since I am holding off on meat for a little while longer  I am going to suffer through a salad. My babies will be able to indulge :(   My turkey burger recipe is both simple and very flavorful. My recipe is for 8 medium sized burgers -about 1/3 lb each. Each 1 lb. package of turkey makes 4 burgers.   Ingredients 2 Lbs. Ground White Turkey 1 small white onion diced olive oil salt & pepper 1 Tbsp. granulated onion powder 1 Tbsp. granulated garlic powder 1 Tbsp. ketchup Cheese of choice   Directions The key to a great burger is not over handling the meat. I'm sure you heard this before.   Add ground turkey to a large bowl.     Sauté diced onions in 3 Tbsp. olive oil in a frying pan. ...

I usually make a batch of macaroni salad once a week to go with...pretty much anything :) Chicken, sandwiches, burgers, you name it.   I use pretty much the same ingredients that I use  to make my "classic potato salad"   with one more addition; albacore tuna. It's simple and can be done in minimal time. Ingredients  16 oz. box elbows macaroni 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 large boiled eggs 1 can solid white tuna in oil (drained) salt & pepper 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp. brown mustard 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish Directions Add cold water to a large sauce pot, bring to a boil. Lightly salt water, add macaroni to boiling water. Let boil for 8-9 minutes, till tender but still firm. Drain macaroni in a colander. Run under cold water a few seconds to stop the cooking process. Add salt and pepper to taste, mayo, mustard and pickle relish. Mix lightly. Add in chopped onions, boiled egg, and tuna....

I usually make a batch of macaroni salad once a week to go with...pretty much anything :) Chicken, sandwiches, burgers, you name it.   I use pretty much the same ingredients that I use  to make my "classic potato salad"   with one more addition; albacore tuna. It's simple and can be done in minimal time. Ingredients  16 oz. box elbows macaroni 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 large boiled eggs 1 can solid white tuna in oil (drained) salt & pepper 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp. brown mustard 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish Directions Add cold water to a large sauce pot, bring to a boil. Lightly salt water, add macaroni to boiling water. Let boil for 8-9 minutes, till tender but still firm. Drain macaroni in a colander. Run under cold water a few seconds to stop the cooking process. Add salt and pepper to taste, mayo, mustard and pickle relish...

Smell That? That's the smell of crispy seasoned fried whiting.  A rare find unless you get it frozen in the bag at your local supermarket. While I'm visiting my family in Brooklyn, I make sure to pick up a few pounds of fillet at the local seafood market and freeze them for later. If I really get the craving, I will get the frozen bag and make due.  After thawing the whiting fillets in the refrigerator overnight,  rinse them in cold water and place them in a plastic container.  Pat them dry and season them with your choice of go to seasonings: salt pepper seasoning salt garlic powder  paprika I  always sit the container back in the refrigerator until it is fry time. Add enough vegetable oil to a frying pan or skillet until it is 1/2 full and let it heat slowly. Oil will begin to pop when it gets hot.  While oil is heating, add  1 TBSP of old bay seasoning to 2 cups of yellow corn meal.  Dip each fish fillet in the seasoned...

Smell That? That's the smell of crispy seasoned fried whiting.  A rare find unless you get it frozen in the bag at your local supermarket. While I'm visiting my family in Brooklyn, I make sure to pick up a few pounds of fillet at the local seafood market and freeze them for later. If I really get the craving, I will get the frozen bag and make due.  After thawing the whiting fillets in the refrigerator overnight,  rinse them in cold water and place them in a plastic container.  Pat them dry and season them with your choice of go to seasonings: salt pepper seasoning salt garlic powder  paprika I  always sit the container back in the refrigerator until it is fry time. Add enough vegetable oil to a frying pan or skillet until it is 1/2 full and let it heat slowly. Oil will begin to pop when it gets hot.  While oil is heating, add  1 TBSP of old bay seasoning to 2 cups of yellow cor...