Peggy's Home Cooking Blog

The key to these delicious meatballs is the incredibly simple sweet yet spicy sauce. Raspberry chipotle sauce is all the rage but can be time-consuming to make and often difficult ... Read More

Many of us will celebrate Labor Day with our friends and family, and food is a large part of any celebratory gathering. Have a shish kebab party by marinating beef, ... Read More

Swordfish steaks are seasoned with lemon pepper, dill weed, and sesame seeds before searing in a hot skillet. Take care not to overcook the swordfish or it will become dry ... Read More

You can use this method on pretty much any type of thick fish filet if salmon is not available. The herbs, wine, and lime give salmon a fabulous flavor, while ... Read More

Yes indeed! I came across a news article telling of this newest concoction which may soon be showing up in public school cafeterias. Not only are blueberries being added to ... Read More

Garlic is one of the most versatile flavors to ever grace a kitchen. It not only tastes wonderful, it's very good for your body. Learn about Mother Nature's most ... Read More

If you love peanut butter cups, you will fall in love with these brownies. The recipe calls for miniature peanut butter cup baking chips. If you cannot find them, you ... Read More

Creamed spinach is fast and easy to make. This recipe has converted many spinach-haters, so do give it a try. The ham lends a hearty richness, but you may omit ... Read More

It's not a pine nor an apple, and it's not native to Hawaii. The tantalizing sweet pineapple has wonderful tenderizing enzymes and goes especially well with pork, poultry, seafood, sweet-and-sour ... Read More

This version of crockpot chicken uses a dry rub rather than a liquid barbecue sauce. Unlike many crockpot chicken recipes which produce a pale result, this one results in chicken ... Read More

You send a balanced lunch in a brown bag or lunchbox to school with your child with nutrition in mind, and sadly most of it ends up in the trashbin. ... Read More

As ugly as it may be to gaze upon, squid (calamari) brings a delightful touch of the ocean to your dishes at an affordable price. Find out why gourmet chefs ... Read More

Zucchini is also known as summer squash and courgettes. Your bushel runneth over with zucchini? No problem! Zucchini, also known as courgette and summer squash, has many cooking applications as ... Read More

Normally, the thought of dried food does not bring to mind a gourmet meal. However, a relatively small amount of sun-dried tomatoes gives a gourmet touch and a burst of ... Read More

Papaya adds moisture and flavor to these easy spiced muffins that begin with a cake mix. The cream cheese frosting adds extra decadence, however you may simply sprinkle the muffins ... Read More

The litchi, also known as lychee, is a fruit that looks like a strawberry with alligator skin. Its delicious sweet flavor is likened to a fusion of strawberries, watermelon, and ... Read More

The FoodSaver® has long been a leader in home vacuum-sealers. This top of the line model has all the bells and whistles and does not disappoint. Get the scoop in ... Read More