Peggy's Home Cooking Blog May 2006 Archive

This delicious apple coffee cake goes together fast. Great for breakfast or dessert. Save a lot of time by using canned apple pie filling or feel free to use your ... Read More

Mexico's most famous liquor, tequila, goes as well with recipes as it does with citrus. Find out how to give a special Mexican kick to your dishes with such tequila ... Read More

Slightly spicy with a hint of sweetness, this shrimp recipe bakes quickly in the oven. Cayenne pepper gives a little bit of kick. Feel free to adjust the amount to ... Read More

Tomatoes, sweet onions, and cucumbers shine in a balsamic vinaigrette for a cool and refreshing salad. You may serve this over greens if you wish, but it's delicious just as ... Read More

Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest inventors in history, but not many know his bright mind eventually helped us in the kitchen. He designed a convection roasting spit ... Read More

Rich and cheesy, these scalloped potatoes are easy to make. Red potatoes are the best choice for this recipe since they hold together better. Feel free to add cooked ham ... Read More

Remember Mom's savory pot roast or stew that tasted like an all-day job in the kitchen? Chances are she used a pressure cooker to cook that meal in a ... Read More

Lamb shanks are not very tender and require slow braising. The crockpot is a perfect choice to tenderize tough meat. These lamb shanks are flavored with garlic, onions, mushrooms, herbs, ... Read More

Sugar-free low carb chocolate mousse is rich and creamy with less than 4 net carbs per serving. The slight bit of gelatin helps stablize the mousse so you can make ... Read More

Shrimp and beef are marinated in an orange, ginger, and soy mixture, interwoven with bacon on skewers, then grilled to tender perfection. Plan to marinate the beef and shrimp at ... Read More

Potato chips, white chocolate, and cookies - all your favorite junk foods in one tasty package! Quick, easy, and indescribably delicious. You may substitute semisweet chocolate chips for the white ... Read More

Tender filet mignon steaks are served with a tantalizing garlic mustard pan sauce enriched with shallots, wine, and cream. This elegant dish is surprisingly easy and fast to make. You ... Read More

Traditional Mexican or Spanish salsa is based on tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Some chopped fresh veggie condiments are also referred to as pico de gallo. Enterprising new chefs are using ... Read More

Layers of white mushroom sauce, lasagna noodles, chicken, asparagus, roasted red peppers, and cheese make an unusual and flavor-rich lasagna. This layered casserole dish may be made ahead and refrigerated ... Read More