Couple of recipes for you all today. I’ve been formatting files and attempting to design a gorgeous cover for Mr. R. Scott McCoy, Boss, sir.
It’s tea break, and whilst th’kettle warms for the tea and Corrie loads in another tab, I thought..hey, quick post!
S’Mash
1 kg package frozen hashbrowns
6 eggs
1 can Flakes of Ham
1 1/2 cup medium heat salsa
2 cups medium or old cheddar, shredded*
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
In a very large non-stick frypan, or electric skillet, heat hashbrowns in a little butter or olive oil. When they have begun to …

I posted a question to twitter Saturday afternoon, and turns out several people were left with drool on their keyboards, their desks… and a few were asking for recipes. Twitter, facebook and email messages were so busy – I’m wondering if I should go into cooking rather than stick with writing and editing.
Um. No.
So, for Jeremy Kelly and Mark Souza in particular..LOL..here you go! PS – these recipes can be expanded easily, just double or triple up (or more).
Baked Ham Steak w/Cheesy Baked Potato
(serves 3)
3 frozen ham steaks
1/4 …

This morning has been full of memories. A friend emailed from BC, wanting a few recipes that she wants to try out on her new boyfriend…. recipes she’s probably simply forgotten, because I know she grew up making them all the time (and I remember her making spaetzle without benefit of cookbook or recipe card, and it was damn good!)
On top of that, yesterday was blisteringly hot. I’m under the impression it won’t be the same today, but even so – when the girls and I go to town, we’re …

Since my family was practically under quarantine over the Samhain season, our grove postponed our gathering until this weekend. Last night just before midnight, I popped the start of tonight’s dinner into the oven at 150°F. I knew that, as with every other night for the last two weeks, the cat would wake me up with her caterwauling at 4. She didn’t fail me; I got up, chopped the onions and celery, drained the grease from the meat, added the second half of the spices and stirred in the tomato …

I posted pics and a recipe on my Myspace blog:
Lasagna
I’m seriously considering freezing the leftovers, although I’ve taken them out of the pan and put them on a plate… I’ve got a handful of freezer containers that they may fit in.
I have to send a huge thank you to Louise. I was absolutely flattened by insecurities, stress and tension yesterday, and she talked me up again. I didn’t even have to be within ten feet of my mother, and *I* was gone.
I have severe mother issues and frankly there are …