This fragrant rice dish includes fresh herbs and veggies and is a wonderful accompaniment for stews, or as a side. Despite the traditional name “dirty rice” is actually a light and crisp white rice dish with greens. Dirty Rice Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins Author: Mama […]
Butter beans add a little twist to this classic chili recipe. This chili with butter beans can be made successfully without the beans, or by substituting your favorite bean alternative. When the weather turns crisp in the morning, leaving behind frost on windshields and leaves, it is time to dust off the chili pot and […]
The best thing about home-made lasagna is that it is really easy to modify and adapt to your own preferences and this recipe contains some suggestions about how to change it up a bit. When you join Mama Caruso’s cooking club, you are connected with a community of everyday cooks who are offering their own […]
If you do not like brussels sprouts, this recipe just may change your mind – it did mine! I remember brussels sprouts being really mushy with a very strong cabbage-like odor and taste…caramelized brussels sprouts with bacon puts an entirely new spin on this delicious fun veggie – go ahead – give it a try, […]
Looking for a way to dress up a spinach salad? Want to wow your family and guests? This salad with pomegranates, avocados and grapefruit offers something for everyone and transforms an everyday salad into a special treat. Spinach Salad – Pomegranate, Avocado & Grapefruit Print Prep time 30 mins Total time 30 mins […]
I make this easy crock pot egg bake for every family gathering. It was a big hit at the “after wedding” present opening party following my daughter’s wedding. I made two batches, one with ham and one without ham for the vegetarians in the group, added a bowl of fruit and lots of coffee -simple […]
When you make these crispy sweet potato chips with rosemary, your family will flock to the kitchen and eat them straight out of the pan…they are that good. You can use any kind of potato, yam or sweet potato – the trick is to cook only a handful at a time and season them as […]
