Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

I love Spanakopita. I never really liked spinach. When my aunt make spinach, we were forced to eat it – or just look at that pile of green stuff on our plate while the other kids went to play after dinner. Stuck at that table …

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

This chicken pot pie recipe is a great main dish for your game-of-thrones theme party; or just, any time you want a creamy, home made classic pot pie. One of many perfect recipe ideas for leftover rotisserie chicken. You’ll need about 3 cups of shredded …

Bowtie Pasta Salad

Bowtie Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is great as a side or main dish. It’s cool for a hot summer day and filling because of the pasta. My mother made this for me (following my recipe) when I was recovering from surgery sometime around 2001, so it brings …

Best-Ever Crockpot Chili

Best-Ever Crockpot Chili

My favorite chili is Wendy’s. Always has been. My chili usually comes out a bit thicker than Wendy’s, though I suppose if you take your Wendy’s chili and cook it a bit longer, it will thicken up. Culver’s chili is comparable, but I think it …

Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak

Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak

Sirloin steak is one of the quickest and easiest cuts of meat to cook to your liking, meeting the needs of a couple of people. I like my steak medium-rare, and my husband prefers his well-done. This one calls for an overnight dry-rub that produces …