Chocolate Castles

  • Spinach Ravioli Lasagna

    Took this out of an insert in a magazine and it is so simple, but worthy of company. 1 (6 oz) package fresh baby spinach, thoroughly washed, if not prewashed. 1/2 cup refrigerated pesto sauce 1 (15 oz) jar Alfredo sauce 1/4 cup vegetable broth or (chicken or beef broth will do fine if you… Read more

  • Italian Sausage Soup

    When you are short on time and energy but you are in the mood for Italian, this soup is a spin off from the taco soup original. The other night, we had just flown in from Texas and I was just wanting to stay home and not have to spend a lot of time in… Read more

  • California Dreamin’

    We are back home and after two weeks of being back in Texas and back with grandkids, family and friends, even though it was hard to say goodbye, the younger (sorry, but I refuse to say, “getting older”) we get, the better feeling it becomes to just get back to your own bed, your own… Read more

  • Chicken and Broccoli Cobbler (or Zucchini if you don’t like broccoli)

    This cobbler takes 15 min to prepare and is such a comfort food. I am not a huge fan of broccoli unless I eat it raw. But I substituted mushrooms and zuccchini makes this now a favorite of mine. 1/4 cup butter, melted 3 cups cubed sourdough bread (6 1/2 oz) 1/2 cup preshredded parmesan… Read more

  • Older by the Day

    Well, if you read my posting a few days ago about feeling old, you will understand this post a little better. It appears that if I wasn’t feeling “old” enoughthe other day by not being able to dance along to Just Dancing on the Wii or Singing along to Rock Band, I have now been… Read more

  • Chicken-Chile Cobbler With Smoked Sausage and Black-Eyed Peas

    I can already see your face when you read the title. You are thinking that this will be to much trouble and “ooh, it has black eyed peas in it.” You have got to trust me on this one. This is so good and really easy and makes a great dish for company. It comes… Read more