Author Archives: didicooks

Ingredients 3 tablespoons melted butter, divided 2 eggs 1 cup milk, warmed for 30 seconds in the microwave (should be lukewarm to warm) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Using … Continue reading →

I prefer whole milk yogurt over non fat or light.  I find it more satisfying and not as tart as some yogurts can be.  I have made my own yogurt for years and I recently acquired an Instant Pot.  I … Continue reading →

There’s nothing more comforting than a nice fluffy warm waffle with a dollop of butter and warm syrup poured over the top.  This recipe uses the egg whites to add some fluffiness and height to your waffle.  The batter is … Continue reading →

So today I tried a new bread recipe.  Here is a picture of the bread that I made.  I have decided that instead of putting the recipe in here that I would instead insert the YouTube video that I got … Continue reading →

Boiled dinner is always a favorite around here.   It can also be changed up to satisfy your families tastes.  Once we have served it as the main meal I like to cut up the ham into smaller pieces and mash … Continue reading →

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole INGREDIENTS 5 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 2 cups cubed ham CHEESE SAUCE: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup all-purposed flour 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt (add more to taste) 1 1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese (5 ounces) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 6 oz egg noodles … Continue reading →

Even though it’s only KK and I here at home I do try to stretch meals for us.  And by that I don’t just mean making a larger quantity of the meal but using the ingredients for 2 meals instead. … Continue reading →

Here is a recipe that combines pancakes with sausage.  In this case I used the turkey sausage crumbles.  You get the sweetness of the pancake and a nugget of sausage.  For those of you who know me it’s no secret … Continue reading →

Saute red onion in 2 tbl olive oil until soft.  Add garlic into onion and saute for 3 minutes. Drain black beans and place into bowl Mash black beans until desired consistancy.  I like some texture in mine. Add  ground … Continue reading →

There are many nights I find myself looking for something to cook for dinner and having forgotten to take protein out of the freezer.  With a well stocked pantry you can whip up a healthy satisfying meal in quick time.  … Continue reading →