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All entries are listed by submission date in the bottom left-corner at the very end of the Blog. Let me know if you have any questions — or suggestions — for me! STARTERS APPETIZERS ………Oysters Rockefeller — 10/5/22 SOUPS, SALADS AND SUCH SALADS AND SALAD DRESSINGS ………Broccoli Salad with Sweet-and-Sour Dressing — 8/30/22 ………Jackson Square… Continue reading Contents — So Far

The world’s production of fresh cranberries in 2020 was 663,345 metric tons (a metric ton weighs 2,204.623 pounds — a bit more than our own 2,000-pound ton). Now that’s a whole lot of cranberries, for sure! The United States, Canada and Chile primarily accounted for a whopping 97% of the global total, and the two… Continue reading Fresh Cranberry-Orange Relish 

1 6-to-8-pound smoked ham Previously-made ham stock (or water), to cover 14 ounces champagne  3/4 cup rich homemade ham stock  1/4 cup jarred Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1/2 cup Sultana or Golden raisins (or Zante currents) For the slurry: 2-3 tablespoons cornstarch, optional 1/4 cup water, optional In advance:  Score the top of… Continue reading Baked Ham in Champagne Sauce 

So many pumpkins are available right now with Halloween and all the fall tablescapes in full swing … makes it a perfect time to make this delicious soup! 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 red onion (peeled, halved and very thinly sliced) 1 29-ounce can pure pumpkin 3 cups rich homemade chicken stock 1 cup heavy… Continue reading Pumpkin-Amaretto Soup 

These Calabrian Potatoes were absolutely delicious as a side dish with our Shrimp Scampi dinner! 5 medium potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced 4 cups thinly-sliced red (or yellow) onions 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed Kosher salt, to taste Pinch of finely-minced oregano, optional Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch slices;… Continue reading Calabrian Potatoes

This goulash was just perfect for “Football Sunday” at our house last weekend. It is very quick and easy to prepare — then it gently simmers on top of the stove while you watch the game! When dinnertime rolls around, only a few minutes are needed to prepare the curly egg noodles — and you… Continue reading Hungarian Goulash with Roasted Red Bell Peppers

This is my version of a dish often found on Red Lobster Restaurant menus throughout the U.S. Our dinner at home last night was this delicious Shrimp Scampi, along with a new potato dish from Italy that I’ve been wanting to try — and both were really yummy! The recipes will no doubt be repeated… Continue reading Shrimp Scampi

For anyone interested, here is a list of what is included so far on sharyescookbooks.com (which began very slowly as I learned about working with websites and how to do a suitable post). I am definitely still learning, but several taste treats are already on the website for you. Here is a list of what… Continue reading Recipes and Other Good Things!

1 medium-sized acorn squash, unpeeled 2-3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, or as needed Kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 yellow or white onion, finely chopped 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced 5-6 fresh white or Crimini mushrooms (cleaned, trimmed and finely chopped) 1/2 teaspoon fresh (or dried) tarragon leaves, or to taste… Continue reading Cindy’s Acorn Squash

The other night our Tennessee friend, Bill, told me he served Stuffed Bell Peppers for dinner, which made me think of the ones we recently fixed here at our house. I prefer using red bell peppers for this dish (and my husband likes the classic green version), but any color works well. Just don’t overcook… Continue reading Stuffed Bell Peppers