Quick, Easy, and Delicious Dishes
A Dutch oven treat that is perfect for your next outdoor adventure Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, and that includes cooking. Avoiding a hot kitchen is not the only reason to take the kitchen outside. There are so many fun and delicious things …
In the summer months, it is always nice to have something cool and light to eat. One of my favorite summer time recipes is my cucumber sandwiches. They may seem like something you’d find only at a high scale function or a Royal Tea Party, but I love them for a tasty and simple dish …
Perfect Crispy Roasted Potatoes- using a bit of science Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley Potatoes are so versatile and one of my favorite ways to serve them is roasted. I love the crispy outside and tender inside. Using a method that is based on science, the outside of the potatoes chunks are …
I think one of the reasons I enjoy cooking is it’s always an evolving, growing and learning experience. There are dishes I have cooked for thirty years that I still find ways to make better and there are others that I realize I shouldn’t change even a pinch. One of my most successful creations has …
With the weather finally starting to cooperate, my love of cooking outside will soon be in full swing. One of my favorite side dishes is my Creamy Cole Slaw. It is simple to make and so much better than store bought. This is a recipe that was passed down and has its roots in the …
deal with cooking and baking the same way Sally Field accepted her Oscar- “You like it! You really like it!” When that happens, it is almost guaranteed you will get that treat on a regular basis. I love it when people enjoy what I make. My husband loves his sweets, so I am constantly baking …
A sweet and tart version of zucchini bread Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley I have been baking zucchini bread for decades and have yet to run out of different varieties and flavors that I have been able to create and enjoy. One of my favorites is my lemon poppy seed zucchini bread. …
Traditional Caesar Salad is delicious and actually easy to make Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley There is nothing like a well-made salad. One of my favorites is the traditional Caesar salad. I love anchovies, which I know is kind of weird. I actually eat them out of the can. (I can hear …
Using pantry staples to create a comforting and delicious dish Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley The on-going concerns over the corona virus have us all hunkering down and doing what we can to keep it from spreading. This has led to us trying to find ways to stay inside as much as …
An easy to make treat that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley My cookie fiend of a husband loves chocolate chip, but often he has half the dough eaten before I even get them into the oven. That’s why my toffee bars are perfect. They have …
