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Vegetarian Potato Soup
Need to make something ahead to feed a crowd, this vegetarian potato soup is sure to please -- and fill everyone with creamy goodness.
Tracy Scheckel
1 day ago5 min read


King Arthur Flaky Puff Crust
You may think of this as pizza, but in my world this King Arthur Flaky Puff Crust goes WAY beyond and deserves tome more gourmet toppings.
Tracy Scheckel
Feb 35 min read


Cooking Up a Storm
Here's how the rabbit hole work when there's a storm cooking up.
Tracy Scheckel
Jan 263 min read


Mushroom Peppercorn Cream Pasta
Imagine homemade fettuccine with a wild mushroom cream sauce infused with just a touch of bourbon with cooked tri-color peppercorns and Bulgar wheat. It's worth the time to give it a go!
Tracy Scheckel
Jan 203 min read


Broccoli and Cavatelli
A favorite in NJ, why not share some broccoli and cavatelli wherever you are?
Tracy Scheckel
Jan 134 min read


Beer Cheese
This is a delicious beer cheese that's easy to make and totally customizable.
Tracy Scheckel
Dec 23, 20253 min read


Broiled Zucchini and Tomato
A tale of two veggies: broiled zucchini and tomato.
Tracy Scheckel
Dec 17, 20253 min read


Ciambotta
Ciambotta with grated Parmesan and crusty brown bread. Ciambotta, pronounced 'chom-bought' in my world, is essentially a summer vegetable stew. The dish is popular throughout southern Italy and not only do the ingredients vary by region, so does the name. In Calabria it's ciambrotta, and in Basilicata it's as I spell it here, and in Campania it is cianfotta. But no matter how you say it, it's delicious and for me, a wonderful comfort food. When my mother made this when I w
Tracy Scheckel
Nov 26, 20253 min read


One-pan Spanish Rice
This Spanish rice is a meal by itself but pairs well with all sorts of sides and add-ins.
Tracy Scheckel
Nov 12, 20253 min read


French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup Au Gratin to warm your soul and tantalize your senses.
Tracy Scheckel
Nov 5, 20254 min read


Zucchini Muffins
Don't hide the zucchini in your muffins; celebrate if in these savory cheesy delights!
Tracy Scheckel
Oct 22, 20255 min read


Autumn Bisque aka Squash & Root Soup
Squash soup by any other name.... this is a lovely Autumn Bisque, and can be tweaked to use any or all of your autumn bounty.
Tracy Scheckel
Oct 15, 20252 min read


Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini fritters are another great way to use up all of that end-of-season harvest.
Tracy Scheckel
Oct 8, 20253 min read


Cheddar Cheese Soup (Wisconsin Chili)
Cheddar cheese soup with a handful of ingredients you probably have on hand.
Tracy Scheckel
Oct 1, 20254 min read


Spinach Stuffed Bread
Spinach stuffed bread. There is no limit to the combination of ingredients that can go into a stuffed bread. This time, I used sliced...
Tracy Scheckel
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Mushroom Onion Barley Soup
Simple and satisfying, mushroom barley soup with caramelized onions and blistered tomatoes to round out the flavor.
Tracy Scheckel
Sep 10, 20252 min read


Miso Shitake Pasta
This experiment of miso shitake pasta came from my need to play with recently purchased dehydrated shitake mushrooms. Delicious!
Tracy Scheckel
Sep 3, 20253 min read


Farro Salad
Faro salad is a more nutritional carb option that can be a simple side or with the addition of your favorite protein, a total meal.
Tracy Scheckel
Aug 29, 20252 min read


French Onion Flatbread
Caramelized onions, bacon, and 3 cheeses make this French Onion flatbread irresistible!
Tracy Scheckel
Aug 22, 20253 min read


Leftover Grilled Tuna Steak
No one will know that this beautiful sliced tuna steak salad plate is repurposed leftovers!
Tracy Scheckel
Aug 20, 20252 min read