Slow Cooker Minestrone

This great classic Italian soup is made in the slow cooker so the majority of it is cooked right when you need it. All you do is add the…

Oven Fried Chicken

This chicken is the best fried chicken recipe I’ve tried, period. The outside is crusty, the inside moist. When I first made this I was doubtful that the crust…

Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes

Let me first say, if you are on a diet, these are probably not the best choice for a side dish. But if you are looking for the ultimate…

Mustard Vinaigrette

This is soo easy to make and can be enjoyed in salads, or even for dipping pretzels. Everyone should know how to make mustard vinaigrette. Mustard Vinaigrette This is…

Creamy Balsamic Dressing

I love home made salad dressings. Like jarred spaghetti sauces, I don’t really care for any of them. There’s nothing like home made. And they are so easy, once…

Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette

I make this dressing with basically any very ripe tomato. Starting with a “winter” or less than ripe tomato will not yield good results. I also sometimes use white…