I know I said this was the best macaroni and cheese recipe, ever, but I was wrong. This one is. I promise. It's delicious no matter the season and equally good in the dead winter as it is on a hot summer day. Ingredients: 1 box Elbow macaroni uncooked 1/2 cup Butter (1-stick) 1/4 cup … Continue reading Updated: Best Macaroni and Cheese Ever
Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal and Homemade Pita Bread
It's been raining here for a few days. When it rains, we often make dishes that require long simmer times. J was feeling adventurous and decided to try an Egyptian peasant dish he found on Food.com. I wanted to try my hand at homemade pita bread. Surprisingly, the bread turned out well. As usual, J's … Continue reading Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal and Homemade Pita Bread
Japanese hibachi style fried rice
After a recent trip to our local Hibachi grill, we realized that copying the food at home wouldn’t be that difficult. So after a quick internet search, we found exactly what we were looking for the fried rice recipe. Ingredients: 4 cups White Rice, short-grained, cooked 1 cup Green Peas 2 tbsp Carrot, shredded (we … Continue reading Japanese hibachi style fried rice
C’s Texas Sheet Cake
I've mentioned before, my sister, C, has a knack for perfecting baked goods. She did it again with this super delicious, never dry (even after three days!) recipe. It's a combination of Joy of Cooking and our Mom's family recipe. Ingredients and Directions: Have all ingredients at room temperature, about 70 degrees f. Pre-heat … Continue reading C’s Texas Sheet Cake
Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon
If you've seen Julie and Julia, then you know Beef Bourguignon can be so much more than just Beef Bourguignon. I can assure you, this dish is worth it. It is not a weeknight dish. It is not a leave it on the stove and forget it dish, but it is unfathomably delicious. Make this on a … Continue reading Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon