| We always seem to be feeding people at our house. Carri and I love to cook together. We frequently get requests for our recipes. Here are a few of the ones we've actually written down. Bon Appetit! | ||
| ALFREDO SAUCE We had to eat at our favorite Italian restaurant several times before we finally got this one right. |
FRESH SALSA Our most requested recipe. The secret is in the tomatoes. Fresh from the garden or home canned... |
CHILI VERDE Ooh...I don't remember where we got this one but it's amazing. |
| MARINADES Garlic-basil, soy-ginger, and Mexican...these are quick and terrific on the grill |
PAPA JAY'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE Twenty years of tweaking and I finally wrote it down. Wonderful bold flavor. |
TORTILLA SOUP Right at the top of my list! Carri uses spicy refried beans and I throw in some grilled chicken cut into chunks. |
| TORTILLAS We perfected this one while we were poor grad students and had nothing but flour and salt in the house. |
BEEF STEW Another grad school creation. We couldn't afford to put gas in our '72 Gran Torino so we entertained ourselves in the kitchen. |
HERBED CHEESE PIZZA A lighter version of an Italian classic. Fresh ingredients and Carri's dough recipe MAKE it. |
| CHICKEN PARMESAN TORTELLI Fresh basil is the key...don't get too fancy with the spices. Be sure to cook the tortellini in chicken broth. |
STUFFED AVOCADOS We had this amazing dish in a high-end restaurant and came right home to figure it out. We came VERY close. |
MEXICAN BLACK BEANS I was not much of a bean eater before this. I love to add freshly chopped jalepenos when serving. |
| SOUTHWEST POTATO SOUP Corn, ham, and potatoes are the main event in this creamy soup. The green chilies give it a little kick. |
JERI'S CRANBERRIES Fresh apples and oranges give an old holiday tradition a new twist. |
BLACK BOTTOM BANANA CREAM PIE Very rich and very habiit-forming. This one never stays in the fridge for long. |
| CHOC-CHIP BROWNIES We put both milk chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in...and lots of them. It is impossible to stop eating these. |
WHITE BEAN SOUP Roasted garlic cloves and rosemary give this tomato based vegetable soup it's unique and wonderful taste. |
BAKED FRENCH FRIES We're always looking to cut back on the fat. These are a family favorite. |
| OATMEAL ROLLS Made with oatmeal instead of whole wheat. Very moist and delicious (especially right out of the oven). |
CHICKEN SPIEDINI Asiago cheese makes this easy dish unforgettable. So easy. Serve with fresh roma tomatoes and basil. |
SLOW-ROASTED SIRLOIN My grandfather was famous for his pit-barbecued beef. This is the oven version of an American classic. |