Jared ate dinner at his friend Phillip’s (thus the name) house and was served this bread and we have been making it ever since. Phillip’s parents are from Italy and thus this is an authentic Italian recipe which his mom, … Continue reading →
My mother would often make this side dish when we would go to Ohio to visit. It was one of Jared’s favorites — I’m glad to have found the recipe which I thought was lost. Grandma Karney’s Broccoli & Rice … Continue reading →
Natalie used to make this all of the time, we need to rediscover this recipe. Natalie’s Spinach Pie December 13, 2011 by Mark Karney Ingredients 2 C Flour 1/2 C Cornmeal (White) 1/4 C Grated Parmesan cheese 3/4 C Butter 6-10 … Continue reading →
Most appetizer recipes are not all that healthy, usually being laced with cheese and other fats. So, here’s a healthy recipe for black bean salsa can be served with corn chips. In the summer I grill the onions and roast … Continue reading →
Father Britto Berchmans was an assistant pastor in our parish several years ago who came to us from India. Britto came to some of our Friday night gatherings and cooked a few scrumptious Indian meals for us. This is one … Continue reading →
This is a great cold summer side dish. We take this to Ravinia often. Shitake, Pea & Rice Salad December 10, 2011 by Mark Karney Ingredients 1/4 cup sesame oil 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup tarragon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading →
This is a spicy Vietnamese sauce that we use on our Vietnamese barbecued pork patties. It would probably be good with grilled meats, vegetables and seafood. Spicy Nuoc Mam Sauce December 10, 2011 by Mark Karney Ingredients 1 c Fish sauce … Continue reading →
This is an old Hungarian recipe that I learned from my mother. Natalie and I were campers before kids and kept up the tradition after kids. We always tried to prepare simple, good meals and it was a bonus if … Continue reading →
This is great to dip chicken fingers or grilled chicken strips in. It’s great for with cold chicken strips for a picnic at Ravinia. Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce December 10, 2011 by Mark Karney Ingredients ½ c Creamy peanut butter. ½ … Continue reading →
This is an old family favorite that we always make for our summer neighborhood parties. We learned this recipe from college friends, Mike and Marilyn Sadowski and have been making it ever since. This is probably the recipe that Natalie … Continue reading →
This is an end of summer recipe when the garden is yielding more bounty than you know what to do with. It is a great summer meal served with fresh cornbread. I went through many Gazpacho recipes and finally developed … Continue reading →