Category Archives: Life
For those of you not eating enough Cheese….
This should do it…. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 tsp butter 1 clove of garlic diced 1 Cup whipping cream 1/3 cup milk, just not skim 1 tsp salt 1/8 ground pepper 2 lbs of potatoes, peeled and sliced thin … Continue reading
That’s a one Spicy Meat-a-ball.
IT’S COMING RIGHT FOR US!!!! Ok, I’ve had some requests for the Meatball recipe, so here you go… These things are nasty-good and are a hit at parties. There is actually parsley in here somewhere, so for all you healthy … Continue reading
Popcorn? Shrimp? How about Both?
Before I started cooking, we used to buy the predone battered shrimp and I thought that must have meant we were “livin fancy”. What it really meant was that we were paying way too much for poor quality shrimp. And … Continue reading
The One about the Soup
To tell the truth, I was never much of a tomato soup guy. I always thought canned soup was kind of bland. Homemade soup however, is pretty darn good, so I would suggest giving this one a try if you are … Continue reading
Cheese, Cheese, Cheese, Cheese, Cheese and Macaroni
I’m not really sure how many years I thought Macaroni and cheese only came out of a blue box with that weird orange powder. But I remember deciding long ago that it wasn’t for me. When I started cooking, I made … Continue reading
You had me at Oreo
So when I started cooking, I didn’t jump right into baking because I figured that was for people who really knew what they were doing. But as time passed I was faced with more and more opportunities to bring a … Continue reading
Long live Fennel!
Even though I have been trying to eat healthier, I’m still a sucker for creamy cole slaw. I have tried several different recipes and finally settled on one with Fennel, which is awesome by the way. Don’t be intimidated by its … Continue reading
The Great Carrot Debate
The crockpot is an amazing device. You dump a a bunch of random things in it, go to work, and 8 to 10 hours later, voila! a delicious meal that makes the house smell awesome and tastes like you worked … Continue reading
Strawberries and Whipped Cream You Say? Yes please.
My wife is a huge fan of both strawberries and whipped cream and we have discovered that this really quick dessert is one of our favorites. This is also the item that led me to ask for and receive for … Continue reading
Welcome to Cookie’s Kitchen!
Welcome to Cookie’s Kitchen, a blog dedicated to the memory of and inspired by my mom. All of the closest people in my mom’s life knew her as Cookie, and most of what I learned about life and food, I … Continue reading