STARTERS & SNACKS

Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Fresh ricotta cheese is light, moist and creamy.  It really is easy and quick to make and more delicious than if you bought it from the store It can be ready to be used in cheesecakes, ravioli, lasagna or as a spread in half an hour. Really.And you know how “they” say...

Refrigerator Pickles

Refrigerator Pickles

This is an excellent fresh pickle. They are crisp and not too salty or sour, just enough in my opinion, and as garlicky and dilly as you would like.  It will go with your cheese platters and sandwiches. Delicious chopped up in potato salad.It makes an excellent...

Turkey Fritters or Cakes

Turkey Fritters or Cakes

Lots of home cooks wonder what to do with leftover turkey. I roast a turkey on holidays for tradition sake, but mostly I do it for the leftovers.  We look forward to sandwiches with cranberry sauce, mayo and lettuce even as we start Christmas dinner.  We also look...