Category Archives: Lovin’ from the Oven

American Chop Suey

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Tina Garceau

As a kid growing up in New England, one of my favorite comfort foods was my mom’s American Chop Suey. It’s a casserole made with ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a seasoned tomato sauce. Folks outside of New England call … Continue reading →

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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Tina Garceau

I know what you’re thinking – and no, there is no pineapple in this macaroni salad. Macaroni salad was a staple in Hawaiian plate lunches – as laborers that worked on the plantations didn’t eat typical fare like sandwiches. From … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Buttermilk Cake

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Tina Garceau

It’s been my experience that buttermilk makes everything taste better – pancakes, meat brines, ranch dressing, and this cake. It’s easy to throw together, the texture is light, and if you’re fresh out of raspberries, you can use strawberries, blueberries, … Continue reading →

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Tomato Corn Pie

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Tina Garceau

It’s peak season for corn and tomatoes right now, and this is a terrific savory pie. I’m always looking for meatless dinner options and this is the ticket!

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Corn Fritters

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Tina Garceau

There’s always that cob or two of corn leftover in the fridge from the weekend. It’s not enough to reheat and re-serve as a vegetable, but I hate wasting food. Two words – corn fritters. A couple of eggs, a … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Potato Salad

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Tina Garceau

Potato salad is a summertime comfort food. The beauty of it is that it can be made in advance, then served with everything from burgers, ribs, and chicken. Joe eats the leftovers on saltines, a taste sensation he picked up … Continue reading →

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Simple Cheesecake

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Tina Garceau

I made a cheesecake for the July 4th holiday. Not exactly summer fare, but I figured if I served it with some fresh fruit I could get away with it. Because sometimes you just need a little cheesecake! This is … Continue reading →

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Chicken Enchilada Rice Bake

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Tina Garceau

I’m always looking for ways of using leftover chicken. What’s wonderful about this dish     with the exception of the chicken and cheese, all of the other ingredients – corn, Rotel tomatoes, black beans, enchilada sauce – can be … Continue reading →

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Peach Strawberry Pie

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Tina Garceau

Since summer fruit is in it’s prime right now, it was the perfect time to make a pie for our Father’s Day dinner. The strawberries and peaches compliment each other, making it a magnificent ending to celebrating the best dad … Continue reading →

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