Kid friendly American boil recipes

My Corn on the Cob

As a caterer and chef, this is how I prepared and served corn on the cob. The sweetest best tasting corn you ever ate.

Classic Potato Salad & An Unscientific Potato Challenge

For the heck of it on a dull afternoon we put the “scientific method” to the taste test to determine the best…

Quinoa, Nectarine, Pistachio Salad

This is a light, quick & easy salad. Gluten free, very tasty & filling. My kids enjoyed the salad just as much…

Miso Horny Gourmet Reduction

;-). This recipe was created to complement a roast pork recipe I have. I was amazed at how well the simple ingredients turned the Sunday pork…

Mocha Latte Pudding Cups

This simple treat is perfect for a potluck or picnic. Served in 4 ounce "mason jars" they are perfectly portable!

Blue Apple-Nut Oatmeal

Amazing Thai Style Penne Rigate

Flavor times 110. This recipe complements my Thai Grilled Chicken recipe below. Lemongrass and coconut milk really makes this pasta POP! Great…

Easter Penguins

I learned how to make these cute Penguin several years ago, when my husband and I took a cooking class together. They are fairly simple to make and…

Fresh Fruit with Marshmallow Sauce (A Nut Tree Vintage Recipe)

The Nut Tree (Vacaville CA, off I-80) has been a landmark tourist stop for over eighty years. The restaurant,…

Hearty Italian Sausage Soup

Use chicken sausage to make this healthier.

Broiled Tuna Korean-Style w Spinach Orzo

Another fish dish for the kids' Sunday dinner included a couple of nice tuna steaks. Having never cooked tuna…

Creole Shrimp Salad

The perfect main dish for brunch, a salad for dinner, or an appetizer! This New Orleans-inspired salad will please everyone who loves shrimp served…

Super Easy Weeknite Chicken and Broccoli

This recipe is a go-to winner especially on those days when time is of the essence and the native kids are…

Healthy and Easy Vegan beet salad with prunes!

Beets are like Cinderella, we think that they are not as delish as they are, we rarely cook them and…

Spicy Deviled Eggs

Traditional deviled eggs with a kick.