Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

While I take a break visiting family, step back with me in time to 3 years ago, when we were homeless, to the beginning of this project….

Spaghetti Squash Pie - like spaghetti pie but using spaghetti squash in place of the pasta

Something different for Brussels sprouts: the quick frying leaves them slightly crisp for a refreshing change.

Tomato, Chard Gratin, and easy grating topped with sliced tomatoes and cheese

We had this with mashed potatoes but rice or polenta would also be good.

Mission accomplished! The tiles are selected and ordered for our new bathroom.

Maple syrup and Balsamic vinegar give a wonderful flavor to this simple 'sheet-pan' dinner.

Simple, skillet dinner that is light on calories and heavy on flavors.

This is also a great way to use leftover lamb from a leg or shoulder roast.

My cousin, D, who went to art school, has been to Paris several times but never to the Louvre.

Hunter's Pie, with Venison and Duck Sausage, full of vegetables and topped with mashed potatoes

There is a lot of cabbage in a 'head' and when one is cooking for two one learns to be creative.

Sfincione Bagarese is a Sicilian specialty that is similar to a deep-dish pizza, but without tomato sauce.