It’s true.  Croutons are easy to make.  So why not take some time out to create a homemade version?  We eat salads a lot in our house, and croutons are one of the fun ingredients.  When you get a bad crouton, it messes up your whole salad.  Why take the chance with a store brand? Just make your own.  Croutons take five to 10 minutes to prep and about 15 minutes to toast.  And it should cost you nothing, should you take advantage of leftover breads from dinner parties, or the ends of your sandwich loaf.  The bread can always be frozen and you can make this frozen, or thawed. Ingredients: 4 …

My husband started making me this when we were dating. Today, it is a family favorite.  Yes, my 5 year old LOVES quesadillas. It has simple ingredients and no over-powering flavors. It’s easy to make and leaves you wanting more. Here’s how I make quesadillas.    Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fat removed, cut into small pieces 1 small onion diced 2 tablespoons butter olive oil salt & pepper Cumin Chili powder Shredded Mexican style cheese Soft tortilla wrapsDirections: 1.  In a large skillet, add 4 teaspoons of olive oil and chicken.  Sprinkle a little salt, a good …

Sometimes the meals that you throw together at the last minute are the best ones. Take a stab at a roasted chicken.  It was a cold Thursday afternoon and I had a four-and-a-half pound chicken thawed. That was the easy part. But, what should I do with it? What to do...  What to do...  I decided to hop in my car and go to the store; I picked up a pack of fresh poultry herbs, a few lemons, an onion, carrots and red bliss potatoes.  And all I did was throw it all together, more or less. This was easy to prepare, and I sat back and enjoyed the aroma as my chicken roasted in the oven. Here is how I…

I’ve been making this one for years and had forgotten all about it.  So today is your lucky day. I’ve dusted off the tried and true recipe to share with you. Honestly, it’s super simple so I should not boast too much. Ingredients: 1 large Vidalia or sweet onion, sliced very thinly 1 pound green beans cleaned, ends removed 1 clove garlic (medium size) diced Olive oil Salt Pepper Directions: 1.  In a 12-inch skillet, add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the diced garlic. Brown the garlic and remove skillet from heat. 2.  Add in the green beans and onion slices. 3.  Sprinkle drops of olive …

Looking for a simple solution for dinner tonight? I have it right here for you! This is a quick and easy way to prepare boneless, skinless chicken breasts that the whole family will enjoy. The best part is, you will need only five ingredients and five steps.  It is nice and simple.   Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to under half an inch thick, cut into pieces smaller than your hand.  2 eggs beaten 1 cup flower 1 cup breadcrumbs (I prefer Progresso Italian Style breadcrumbs) ½ cup olive oil   Directions: Place flower in a wide, shallow bowl, then (whisked) egg in …

I am about to share with you my secret to improve on perfection.  Yes, you can make Toll House Chocolate Chip cookies better.  To be honest, it’s quite simple.  I stumbled upon this idea when I was comparing my grandmother’s recipe to the Toll House recipe.  Both results were amazingly delicious and yet a bit different from the other.  I noticed that my grandmother had put twice the amount of chips and a lot more vanilla in her cookies.  I decided to follow the Nestle Toll House recipe, but make a few changes.  The results were delicious. Ingredients Toll House recipe: 2 ¼ cups all-purpose …

This week, my recipe isn’t really mine. I have to give credit where credit is due. This is no dish of Mamma T’s; it is actually Papa T’s. This is one of my favorite meals that my husband makes for me.  He should get all of the credit.  Thank you Matt Tornetta! I love you very much! From the warmth of my heart to the heat in the bowl, this one should warm up a winter’s night at your house.  Turkey Chili: INGREDIENTS 3 cloves of fresh garlic minced ¼ cup light olive oil ½ tsp crushed red pepper 1 15-ounce can of Bush’s Chili Magic 1 14-ounce Can of diced tomatoes (jalapeño flavor) 1 16-ounce of…