Upstate NY Italian Tomato Pie
on Nov 19, 2009 in pizza Anyone who grew up in Upstate NY knows what Tomato Pie is. Just about every baptism, communion, birthday,holiday or family reunion of some kind will have a box of this Italian pizza pie, with grated cheese on top , it just wasn't a party without it..

Blueberry Crumb Muffins
on Nov 15, 2009 in Quick bread Another one of those breakfast foods I love to make when fall sets in. I use to go blueberry picking with my cousins every summer, at the Abrahams Farm. My Aunt Esther ( my mom's sister) and Uncle Dave's farm in Whitesboro NY. I hate to admit it afte...

Fudge Marble Chocolate Chip Cake with Triple Chocolate Icing
on Nov 15, 2009The end result to make this delicious cake is worth the trouble. A rich cake that will satisfy both the yellow and chocolate cake lovers of the world. The thick rich chocolate frosting with chocolate chips is truly perfect to finish it off... Line a...

Italian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Tomato Sauce
on Nov 12, 2009 in Italian Vegetable Mom always made these, an inexpensive healthy dish. This recipe was adapted by her since the Traditional way of making isn't at all Italian. So in went the garlic and the tomato sauce with Italian herbs and the Italian version was born. Amazing how h...

The Family Story of Popcorn with Recipes
on Nov 11, 2009John Colenzo (Cole)There are so any kinds of glorious popped corn, one that was newly introduced to me is the black kernel. We always had your classic yellow or white kernels, this was a little different to see and amazing pure white in color.It star...

Chocolate Chip Cookies (Bakery Style Recipe)
on Nov 8, 2009Did you ever have a huge chocolate chip cookie from your favorite bakery and think why can't mine taste like that ? Well this is the one for you to try. Back in Upstate NY when I was growing up, I had friends that owned a bakery long since gone now a...

Loaded Potato Skins
on Nov 8, 2009 in A great game day appetizer I want to introduce another up and coming cook in our family, Curt. His specialty is game day pick foods and loves family gatherings, picnics and large functions to cook for a crowd. These are one of his all time favorites, so I wanted to share this...

Curt's Loaded Potato Skins
on Nov 8, 2009 in A great game day appetizer I want to introduce another up and coming cook in our family, Curt. His specialty is game day pick foods and loves family gatherings, picnics and large functions to cook for a crowd. These are one of his all time favorites, so I wanted to share this...

Old Fashioned Coconut Cream White Cake
on Nov 7, 2009 in dessert Fresh Coconut a taste from the tropics. White delicate cake with heavy whipped cream and a sweet coconut make this light cake taste like a tropical paradise.....easy and delicious.3 cups sifted flour4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup s...

Garlic Butter Yellow Potatoes with Crinkled Carrots
on Nov 4, 2009Simple and delicious......1 cup fresh crinkled carrots4 yellow potatoes sliced in chunks2 tablespoons minced garlic1/4 teaspoon of garlic powderchopped fresh parsleyfresh basil4 tablespoons of butter2 tablespoons of olive oil extra light virginBoil...