Easy-Everyday-Cooking-Recipes

Jan 22, Chris's Italian Style Meatloaf

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:11:29 GMT

Italian Style Meatloaf

Jan 15, Orange Glazed Ginger Carrots

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:03:37 GMT

Orange Glazed Ginger Carrots

Dec 18, Apple Bread

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:53:23 GMT

Apple Bread Recipe

Nov 14, Tomato Sauce Louise's way

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:13:39 GMT

Tomato Sauce made by my grandmother Louise.

Nov 5, Great Recipe Sites and Links Worth Visiting

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:22:45 GMT

A Selection of recipe sites and links worth visiting!

Nov 5, Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:04:15 GMT

A delicious, simple and attractively festive strawberry shortcake trifle dessert

Oct 30, Chris's Lasagna

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:28:48 GMT

Chris's Lasagna that is too good to miss.

Oct 2, Tired? Bored? Looking for a Snack?

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:30:56 GMT

We are always looking for something fun to eat, and if it tasty and healthy, even better. Our friends on the web just love the attention we provide, but more so we enjoy their links cause.... they are interesting and diverse! Now if you are looking for a snack, see our latest addition. Hey, it's Snack Time somewhere.... John

Sep 30, Why Eat Out When You Can Eat In, Go Red Sox?

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:20:41 GMT

With the sad passing and final loss of the Boston Red Sox I am sad to say you can now stay home to eat. Right? Hey it's football season and last week end I made SoGood Pulled Pork only to watch the Patriots get hammered. Well at least we ate well, and I can tell you you won't be disappointed... Remember, it's the sauce that's the boss.... See our Spare Ribs recipe below for the sauce. Apply liberally, especially when depressed!

Sep 3, Hamburger Recipes - HAMBURGER YOU!

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 12:23:39 GMT

Hamburger recipes anyone can make.

Sep 3, Money Saving Grocery Shopping Tips

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 12:12:17 GMT

Money Saving Grocery Shopping Tips

Sep 3, hoppinjohn or Hoppin' John

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 12:09:04 GMT

hoppinjohn black-eyed peas

Sep 3, My Father - He is The Man My Mother Molded!

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 11:53:14 GMT

My Father - Dad, Husband and the person of influence.

Aug 20, Whod a Thought

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:25:19 GMT

I would have just provided you the meatless version of Chris's Lasagna! Well, you know Chris & I are both meat lovers, and how can you blame us? And while my doc says lay off the red meat, how can you resist when you prepare and cook lasagna with so much love....? Well, here is how and what I use for Chris's lasagna to make it a meat-lovers version, (sorry vegetarians I gave you first shot).... 1 - Pound of 90% Lean Ground Sirloin. 1/2 Pound of Ground Sweet Italian Sausage. (Make sure you find a market that finely grinds their sausage meat and uses little fat). 1 Whole Medium Sweet Onion. Garlic powder, Salt and Pepper to taste. Steam cook the sausage until done, then grind in your blender. Saute the onion with 1 tablespoon Olive Oil until it sweats (turns translucent). Add the ground sirloin and the ground sausage, salt, pepper and garlic to taste. When fully cooked, drain and let cool then add it to the cheese layer.... Oh man, I'm so hungry... gotta go! John

Jul 31, ItalianZucchini

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:40:29 GMT

Italianzucchini - Zucchini at its best!

Jul 29, How To Make Dough - Grams Fantabulous Bread Recipes

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:29:14 GMT

How To Make Dough - Gram's Bread Recipes.

Jul 29, Ricotta Gnocchi

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:31:46 GMT

Ricotta gnocchi dough and expert tips.

Jul 29, Fettucini Alfredo

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:16:02 GMT

Fettucini Alfredo - One of Grams' and Moms' favorite pasta meals

Jul 20, Easy Dinners that prepare quickly.

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:18:26 GMT

Easy dinners that are fun to prepare and delicous to eat!

Jul 20, Easy Chicken Cutlets

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:51:34 GMT

An Easy Chicken Cutlets recipe that makes chicken Fantastic!

Jul 20, Deviled Eggs - The snack of champions...

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:48:05 GMT

Deviled Eggs - A hard to beat, easy to make appetizer.

Jul 17, Chicken Wings - A Favorite of Louise

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:16:58 GMT

Chicken wings that will make your taste buds smile...

Jul 17, Chicken Breast Recipes That will knock your socks off!

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:12:12 GMT

Got Chicken Breast Recipes?

Jul 17, Breaded Chicken Breast Louise's Style

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:00:06 GMT

Breaded Chicken Breast the way Louise loved it.

Jul 16, One Touch CanOpener

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:28:02 GMT

Onetouch CanOpener Review - Another Opinion on a cool tool.

Jul 16, The All Deceiving Low-Fat Burger and Fries

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:20:49 GMT

A Low-Fat Burger and Fries meal.

Jul 16, Breakfast Fries

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:05:10 GMT

An egg dish that is called breakfast fries.

Jun 19, Extreme Couponing Anyone?

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:34:23 GMT

Wow! With HGTV showing how everyday people are saving a bundle when shopping it is no wonder EVERYONE is trying extreme couponing. Heck, when our own government takes food and fuel out of inflation figures and we see smaller packinging with higher prices, what are we to do? Well, we're trying to help! On every page of our site, we are offering you the opportunity to sign up for FREE INTERNET COUPONS. While extreme couponing may be a craze now, coupons have existed ever since I was a child, and I'm older than dirt! What do you have to lose? One of Chris's office workers has a huge book in alphabetical order...and, she just loves paying, well, almost nothing. Our gift to you. Happy Couponing, John & Chris

Jun 4, Cake Decorating and all that Fun Stuff

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 14:24:19 GMT

Hello Friends! As you know we are always searching for good quality recipes and sites for you. This time John found a cake decorating site filled with cool videos showing you how to make all those fun cakes, cookies and candy you see on those HGTV programs. When you become a member, you have a plethora of information at your finger tips. Cool tools, recipes, photo gallery and details on how to make those expensive cakes you see in the stores. In addition, there is a library and a forum where you can participate and become a cooking celebrity of sorts. We do want to point out should you join, we will receive a small stipend for your membership. Also, should you decide to end your membership, that process is just as easy. Take a peek at what they have to offer. You do not have to be a pastry chef to understand and do what they demonstrate. As always, thank you for stopping by. We truly enjoy your input so keep it coming. Best Regards, Chris & John

May 28, Cape Cod Fishermans Fillets

Sat, 28 May 2011 15:57:09 GMT

Cape Cod Fishermans Fillets to die for....

Apr 23, Uses for Coffee Filters and did you know there are Easter Chickens?

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:53:33 GMT

Every now and then you come across information that peaks your interest. Tidbits and trivia that just is so interesting it makes you stop and think. And all the while you read about the topic, you say to yourself “That is so common sense." In addition you assume, everyone else knows that too, letting it go never to pass on the tidbit to your friends or family. Or you may feel inferior to a friend or sibling who went to college and now they are constantly reminding you of that and they know better... Kind of like our President but I digress... But - Who Knows? Some things can be amusingly useful and just may provide a topic of discussion that is light, interesting and helpful to others, such as when I recently visited one of our site links we are famous for providing our readers and clicked on their Hard Boiled Eggs link. Had I had been an Agriculture major I might have been aware of this. So, with the Easter Bunny hot on our tail, there are such things as real live Easter Egg Chickens! Should you be contemplating the next 4-H project for your children, you can raise these birds. Moreover, the education your child will receive will forever be part of your lives. In addition, you can shelve your Easter Egg coloring kit because what you will discover is amazing! So Click here . I did mention in the title of this blog new uses for coffee filters but do not have enough space in the blog to cover it. Because of the space restriction, we will send you an email with the list of useful things you can do with coffee filters. Again, I apologize for the inconvenience but it is what it is... see our Contact Us ... Also, we value your privacy and will not use, share or sell your email. However, if you sign up for Troys Tasty newsletter (see top right of page) we can keep in touch. Thank you!

Apr 17, The Easter Bunny Is Coming!!

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:05:56 GMT

Hi There! With all religous holidays, there is something special waiting for those who believe. The Christian holiday of Easter is upon us. Family gaterings will take place, but not all family members will be able to eat all the same foods due to some type of allergy. We recently had the honor of finding a great site for those who enjoy eating but have an allergy to gluten. What? Yes, there are a couple in our family who are allergic to eggs, and gluten.....yes, we try to provide for those needs and sometimes don't know where to look. So while preparing your menu for Easter, check out our links page for great gluten free cooking! Chris & John

Apr 9, No Government Shutdown here! A Rebirth of Help is a click away...

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:23:36 GMT

Can you believe it? All the news about shutting down the government and how the Republicans/Tea Party congressmen/women want to cut programs for the sick, elderly, and whatever else is DEMOCRATIC RHETORIC! They had the opportunity to balance the budget when they had complete control of the government, but they CHOSE NOT TO PUT TOGETHER A BUDGET. They want an OPEN ENDED CHECKBOOK! Would you print money to fill your checkbook if it meant handing the bill to your children? I think not! Common sense says otherwise... Now the Democrats are whining and making s____ up to make the Republican/Tea Party members look terrible in the eyes of all Americans. What a shame.....The American Tax Payers want spending and mismanagement to end but like adolescents, the Democrats keep doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result from the tax payers! Hmm.... sounds like the definition of insanity to me.... I am with the consensus the existing congress should all be ousted... but I digress.... So.......to stay on topic.... And Keep with the American Spirit..... Help our economic situation... Keep our expenses down..... Use our ingenuity..... We have re-birthed our recipe site links page (no Federal Funds Used Here) to provide you a plethora of links to benefit you! We spanned the globe looking for people, culture, and ideas to help you balance your budget at home. The Best Part is it FREE for you to glean. Click the link below, have a taste of great at-home recipes and pull some budget busting tips from our link partners. There is No Government Shutdown here! The Rebirth of Help is a click away... Chris and John

Mar 19, Six Secrets that can save you from Indigestion!

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:55:11 GMT

We all agree that cooking food requires some skill and degree of safety in the kitchen when using hot stoves appliances and cutting instruments, but do we all remember.......

Mar 5, Is There a Recipe to Preserve Who You Are?

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 21:20:20 GMT

Chris and I recently pulled out our old stereo we had stored away and decided to use it again. The question was, “Is where we live now where we want to use it?” For the most part the answer was no, but after storing it since we moved we decided it was time we started living our lives again. We pulled the components, some of them over 20 years old, out of their boxes and started assembling. Soon we had the stereo assembled. We connected it to our TV and started watching our old videos. Our nostalgia got the best of us and decided it would be great if our grandchildren new what it was like when their mother was growing up, so now we're sorting our old pictures, getting them ready to be digitized to pass on to our daughter and her family. We asked, “Is this what we want to do?” It may not be for everyone, but if your pictures are piled in the basement like ours you might want to consider what we're doing. Is it time-consuming? Yes, however we want our grandchildren to see our legacy and that we were young once too. In addition they will see their Mom was once just like them. Case in point, our education system has dismissed so much of our U.S. History leaving our current generation without an understanding of what it took to make our country great. Preserving our family history will help our grandchildren understand who they are, the kind of family they came from and that always striving for the brass ring is something our ancestors fought to guarantee for them and provided in our Constitution. Yes, it is a project, but technology has advanced so much we now have the solution to the problem! The Go Photo link to the right can help you get started. Get excited and start re-living and sorting..... digitize your family, have fun doing it and preserve the history that will be theirs forever. As my good friend Harold T. Flanagan used to say to me.... Never forget where you came from! Digitizing my old photos is my recipe to preserve who my family is. The ball is in your court... John

Feb 6, Super Football Bowl Sunday - Eating Extravaganza

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 14:38:08 GMT

It's a glorious day to be a Steelers and Packers fan, and I'll be the 1st to enjoy 2 of our favorite Super Sunday Football foods during kickoff at game time.... This one is easy and takes about 30 mins to prepare (unless you are Chris who does it at blinding hand numbing speed), starting in the morning to let simmer all day. So enjoy the game in the best seat in the house and have the best all-around meatballs at game time! Yours in eating moderation on this Super Sunday... yeah right.....lol! John

Jan 8, Bring Spice To Your Food and Life!

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 15:07:37 GMT

One of the most fascinating joys to cooking is when you add a little spice to a relatively bland meal and "BAM", the flavor pops making an OK meal great! Look back on the history of seasonings, the Orient was the place to go for spices. Heavily contested sailing routes to the east was the norm, and many a ship passed to bring spices to Europe, not only for taste, but for preserving. Those who sailed west to the Americas brought with them the spices of the time. With the advance of technology, today we use spice for flavor, not thinking of its use to preserve or for its nutritional value. As America has grown each new nationality introduces dishes, spices and cooking methods that today serves as our new eating frontier. And these spices are giving us incentive to cook like great chefs. In a recent article in Science Daily(R), researchers are discovering that spices used in marinades and directly on our food may contain unforeseen health benefits. And the question is do we use more? While the health benefits may be too new to tell, the spice that our forefathers used to aid in food preservation just might prove to be more beneficial than just adding a “pop” to our taste buds. However, you know how research and studies go... Today something is bad then 10 years later the researchers tell you it is good, go figure... I guess we need be open minded and make our best eating choices based on our own decisions. Should you visit our links page you will find a plethora of interesting recipe sites. These use many different and tasteful spices, some you may already use and many more you might want to try. When preparing a “Recipes From Louise” entree you will notice very little seasoning is used. This is because each flavor is to stand on its own. Louise wanted each person to decide how meld the taste by adding only what they want on it. Whatever your taste, you can be assured that generations have lived well enjoying easy everyday cooking with recipes from Louise. From our family to yours. May you have a happy and prosperous New Year and enjoy one of our favorite spice filled recipes that helps keep the spice our life! John & Chris

Jan 1, Easy Everyday Cooking Recipes and Expert Tips from a multi-career Family.

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:34:05 GMT

A career family's easy delicious cooking recipes and expert tips for newly weds, seasoned dual career and military families. See how one family balances dual careers.

Dec 26, New Years Cleaning Tip.

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 21:17:07 GMT

Well, it's New Years Resolution time so I am not going to ask you what your new years resolution is going to be. Just want to provide a way to help you with the cleanup after your New Years party. -----------HAPPY NEW YEARS!------------

Dec 24, Growing-up-Italian

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:47:01 GMT

Growing-up-Italian as a non-Italian

Dec 24, Growing up Italian - Christina...

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:29:04 GMT

About Christina Growing Up Italian

Nov 21, Too Late For Stuffing?

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:55:32 GMT

Not a Chance! Chris and I have been quite busy these past few months getting repairs done to our home that were overdue from the previous owners... Changed inside traffic pattern, outside windows/doors and painted living room, family room and now the sun room. However.... we also have been busy preparing for Thanksgiving -- Cooked up a couple half turkeys, stuffing, mashed potatoes, etc... you all know the drill, but, we have definitely decided that my Sausage Sage Stuffing deserves a spot at the table this thanksgiving and hey, I highly recommend it, so here is the recipe, and, if you would, let us know how it worked out for you. Also, we have added some great links too. Check out our links page and our Aglio recipe. We may have been lax on blogging, but not much else. Enjoy and have a great Thanksgiving! Chris and John

Sep 11, 911 - A Date to Remember By All America

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:38:47 GMT

What America Means to me... As we mourn the loss of life this 9/11, I would be remiss in not reminding everyone around the world, we still say “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breath free...” These words and others written by Emma Lazarus don the gateway to America. We the People, not we the German; Not we the Italian; Not we the Catholic; Not we the Jewish; Not we of any one race, creed or national origin, just We, the American people. Not we the Italian American or we the African American or we the Irish American or we the Muslim American. Just We, the People and I quote - “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” So as we remember this attack on America, stop and try not to over think what America is or is not. There are those who put together theories as to what America is or should be, but our pledge of allegiance sums it up quite well. And while not in our constitution, our pledge of Allegiance specifically states we are One Nation “Under God.” This we discovered as we progressed as a nation... “under God with liberty and justice for all.” And, as the First Amendment so states, it allows us, THE PEOPLE to determine our God and assemble, not as a country or specific faith, but as individuals with protected freedoms. The pledge does however infer a number of things, such as to support and defend the constitution of the United States. This is what it means to be an American, regardless of race, creed or national origin. By learning the Declaration of Independence; By assimilating to freedoms no other country in the world offers, one can achieve what is coined the “American Dream.” Our country may not be perfect, but by ALL OTHER STANDARDS, we are where the masses flock to. We are the country all other countries look to for aid and might. Because of our Declaration of Independence, we are a nation of laws. Americans must not let those laws become so convoluted as to let the enemy within our country destroy what we have achieved. To protect our country and defend our Constitution, we vote. (Remember to on 110210.) We can say God Bless you and God Bless America without fear. And eat to our hearts content! We remember the fallen. They are the ones now and in the future that must be honored. We are Americans with heart and hope that tomorrow will be better than today, not just for us, but for all people on this place called earth. Agree or not, this is what America means to me.

Aug 14, Hey New York...Listen Up!

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:49:03 GMT

Yes... New Yorkers living in or those who are visiting NY near West Point. There is a great Italian restaurant in Peekskill that goes by the same name as a town in Italy. Why am I telling you? Because if you are looking for a place to eat, you will surely enjoy the food and the atmosphere, plus, they have a great offer for you. Just follow the link at the end of our page and it will take you to their site. Plus, I am doing a test so please write on the coupon "As Seen on "Easy Everyday Cooking Recipes" and use the coupon with your visit. The owner and I are Facebook friends. In addition, he does not know I am promoting his restaurant. BTW I am not receiving anything for this promo.. Just want to give you the best. Enjoy and thank you for visiting our site. John

Jun 13, It's GrillN, and ChillN Time, Again!

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:21:35 GMT

Here we are again and, are we having fun yet? We hope so.... Our new grill is getting such a workout during the week! This weekend has been a "whirl-wind" event.... We traveled into Quincy from Cape Cod (78 miles 1-way), had a graduation luncheon at Marina Bay, zoomed from the bay to a wedding in Rockland, then traveled back to Cape Cod to do our part in a computer conversion (yes, we still work)... thank God our part went smoothly. But, here is the best part, we hooked up with Sheila from Creative Salad Recipes to provide you, our friends, excellent additions to your summer-time grill'N. (Not that we want you to leave our site, but Sheila has some great ideas in the salad department, and we thought you would like a super salad to compliment your chicken, steak or burger on the grill!) To start your party with a fun appetizer click the link then find your favorite salad. Here's to great summer fun! Look forward to hearing from you on our share page from the previous blog. John and Chris

Jun 5, It's GrillN, and ChillN Time!

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:28:35 GMT

Wow! Time Flies when you are having fun! It is now warm weather in the Northeast and time to break out the BBQ Grills or whatever you cook on. We recently purchased a new grill and are searching for our BBQ Recipes. However, if you have one and would like to share it with us, we would enjoy preparing and tasting, so by all means do! You'll get all the notariety and, you'll have made a Web Page All Your Own! Got to go, the grill is hot....Hmm.... Now where did we put Louise's recipe card box.... John and Chris

May 11, Learning how to make the Sunday Sauce like grandma did!

Tue, 11 May 2010 10:39:21 GMT

I remember growing up in an Italian household and the wonderful Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs and Braciole my grandmother used to make. I remember always

Apr 25, Did Someone Say Mediterranean?

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:45:49 GMT

Nary a day goes by that we come across people and food that intrigues us or causes more than just a passing interest. Moreover, we encourage family cooks, authors and professional chefs to send us their recipes to try. As such, we would like to introduce you a writer/blogger with a passion for cooking Mediterranean foods. The link below is the Mediterranean dish sent to us. Let us know what you think. If you like it and want more of the same, let us know. Also included is a link to the author. Yours in the extravaganza, John and Chris

Apr 18, April 15 has come and gone!!

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 14:41:35 GMT

Now that taxes are done with for last year, we are delighted to let you know that we have included some awesome site links that will make you wriggle with excitement and delight your palate! (Yeah, that's a little over the top, but it is fun with words). As you know, a lot of world events have put a damper on travel but people are still eating, want to eat new and exciting foods and figure out how to manage their diet without putting the hurt on themselves. So, to let you all know, if you want just recipes, go to the large corporation sites, click their links and take what they give you. But if you want cuisine that is proven to be flavorful, in most instances easy to prepare, come with a little bit of history as well as valuable information then you have hit the JACKPOT! Bookmark the link below once you click it to discover there is more to food than just a recipe!

Apr 11, Polish Tragedy Reminds us why family values need to be cherished!

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:35:46 GMT

The plane crash that took the lives of Polish President Kaczynski, his wife and 95 others is a tragedy and demonstrates why life is so fragile and people need each other and to account for their own actions. This also shows that small positve gestures can make the difference in peoples' lives and, evoke personal well-being and closure, not only in ourselves but others. Our hearts go out to those who lost their family members from this tragedy and the event that lead to it, and to remind us all to pay it forward and do one selfless act for someone who enters your life, regardless of the circumstance. Our -The Family- section of our site delinates how it relates and how food can bring us together as friends. Share your gift... pay it forward. John and Chris.