Delicious, Moist, Meat Loaves

1 TB. Olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 2 TB. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 TB. Tomato paste 3 pounds ground chuck 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup Ketchup   Preheat the

Pizza Sauce

2 TB. olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped fine 1/2 cup chicken broth 1- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes salt and pepper 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. dried oregano 12 fresh basil leaves, chopped.   In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions, stir.

Miso Soup

    We love Miso Soup!!! I have never been able to find all the ingredients I need here. However, at Cost Plus World Market, they sell a bottle of Miso Soup Concentrate. I follow the directions on the back, adding a few extra tablespoons of the concentrate. I also add a bunch of green

Beef Barley Soup

  Before I post this recipe, I know that traditionally beef barley soup is made with oxtails. However, since I live in a smaller town, they are nearly impossible to find. So, while out at the grocery store, I picked up beef short ribs, and used them instead. I loved them in this recipe, as

Arroz Con Leche

2 cups steamed rice ( You can find the recipe on my page) 1 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon 1– 12oz can evaporated milk 1/2 can condensed milk.   This is one recipe that you can play around with. Just make sure the rice is still hot and in the pot. I use all the evaporated milk,

Carrot Cake

This recipe, a family friend gave me a long time ago. It is the best carrot cake, I have ever tasted!   1 tsp. Salt 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups oil 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 TB. Cinnamon 2 TB. Allspice 1 TB. Nutmeg

The BEST Pumpkin Bread!

5 eggs 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil (I use the Kirkland signature oil) 1 can 15 oz solid packed pumpkin 2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 2- 3 oz packages cook and serve vanilla pudding mix 1 tsp. Baking soda 1 tsp. Ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. Salt Pre heat oven to 325.

About Me

Hi. My name is Sarah Astorga. I am a single mother of two, and I love to cook. I did not always know how to cook, in fact when I married my Ex husband Kevin, he did all the cooking. I could not even boil a pot of water. And then there was an incident