by Jean Trebek | Mar 10, 2020 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
Healthy Shepherd’s Pie It’s still a little chilly and so we love cozy, comfort food and Shepherd’s Pie is just that. My grandmother, from Ireland, would make this dish with beef and pork throughout the winter months. I’ve re-invented it to suit... 
by Jean Trebek | Feb 27, 2020 | Reliable Recipes |
When I serve this recipe I feel really good, because I know I’m creating a meal that is very nourishing. To make this an extra healthy and delicious dish, I like to add a serving of Chobani yogurt. It’s an outstandingly tasty yogurt which always adds such... 
by Jean Trebek | Feb 13, 2020 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
A wonderful light and sweet treat When I was first dating Alex, I would purchase a cheesecake from the wonderfully iconic bakery – Sweet Lady Jane. It became a tradition for us to have this special dessert, especially around Valentine’s Day. So when I found this... 
by Jean Trebek | Jan 28, 2020 | Reliable Recipes |
Talk about starting the New Year off on a healthy note! Like most people, I’m trying to cook light meals using fresh ingredients and with this particular brand of Andean Dream Royal quinoa pasta, I feel satisfied in both taste and nutrition. With this recipe,... 
by Jean Trebek | Jan 8, 2020 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
A delicious, warming soup for the cold months My wonderful mother-in-law, Lucille Trebek, prepared this soup annually during the cold months. Ever since she passed away, I’ve carried on the tradition, as it remains one of my husband’s favorite soups. Finding whole... 
by Jean Trebek | Dec 29, 2019 | Reliable Recipes |
One of my personal favorite entrees, served any time of the year is Braised Short Ribs. The first time I fell in love with braised short ribs was when I was in a restaurant called Christina’s on Orcas Island, in Washington State. This recipe is from her cookbook,... 
by Jean Trebek | Dec 18, 2019 | Reliable Recipes |
A Delicious, Easy Egg Casserole If this recipe is good enough for Brad Pitt’s family, then this tasty egg casserole is good enough for ours! This is such a solid, classic recipe that can be changed or embellished to your personal taste. I like to add more vegetables... 
by Jean Trebek | Dec 3, 2019 | Featured, Reliable Recipes, Videos |
So Simple. And the Perfect Appetizer to Bring to Your Next Holiday Gathering This time of year is always so busy. It’s great to have some easy recipes for those last minute parties and gatherings. Jean and Patti thought you’d enjoy this one – With just four... 
by Jean Trebek | Nov 28, 2019 | Reliable Recipes |
Homemade Christmas Traditions and Memories This recipe best resembles the Norwegian Christmas cake that my grandmother and I would bake together and deliver to some cherished friends. We’d wrap the cake and place it in a lovely basket along with pinecones,... 
by Jean Trebek | Nov 18, 2019 | Reliable Recipes |
It’s apple season, and there are so many types to choose from! Here’s a delicious apple cake recipe that my sister, Audrey, shared with me many years ago. She’s an amazing cook (and sister) and I’m always so grateful when she says,... 
by Jean Trebek | Oct 30, 2019 | Reliable Recipes |
A delicious autumn treat with just a dash of pizazz. Just hearing the word, “pumpkin” conjures up memories of cool, crisp autumn days, when I always looked forward to going pumpkin picking with my kids. Back in the day, I would make my own pumpkin puree for this... 
by Jean Trebek | Oct 19, 2019 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
Sweet, warm, delicious – perfect for an autumn morning! Not sure if it’s my English/Irish heritage, but just the sound of Maple Pecan scones sound absolutely dreamy… and hey, it’s sort of an invitation to enjoy breakfast in bed one morning for... 
by Jean Trebek | Sep 29, 2019 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
Thick and tasty! Warm and cozy! Soup and Soda Bread?! Who knew Cauliflower could taste so good, and it’s healthy too… considered a super food, because it contains so many nutirents! My sister, Audrey, gave me this recipe a couple of years ago, when I was... 
by Jean Trebek | Sep 12, 2019 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
One of Jean’s favorite ways to prepare a tasty salmon dinner for friends and family. This Walnut Crusted Salmon recipe comes from the magazine called “Heart-Smart Recipes”. My dear friend shared it with me, as she knows I like to prepare healthy,... 
by Jean Trebek | Aug 27, 2019 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
Jean’s seasonal sweet, peachy goodbye 🙂 Wait! Summer’s not quite over yet! While we’re at the end of the season, say good-bye to Summer with this yummy peach cobbler recipe. It’s so easy to put together, and who doesn’t enjoy a... 
by Jean Trebek | Aug 16, 2019 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
Jean’s tasty, lighter, summertime lasagna I was having a dinner party and needed a recipe for vegetarians…this recipe was a huge hit! It’s so simple to put together, and meat-eaters love it too. It also tastes perfect served at room temperature... 
by Jean Trebek | Jul 30, 2019 | Reliable Recipes |
Chewy, nutty, fancy oatmeal cookies. It seems Mom always wanted us to eat oatmeal… we wish she had had this recipe! These Fancy Oatmeal Cookies really hit the spot. I just love the taste of the oatmeal, the pecan and the coconut all mixed together. I usually... 
by Jean Trebek | Jul 14, 2019 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
Creamy, Sweet Corn Pudding. Did you know that corn is considered a vegetable, a grain and a fruit? That’s impressive! To this day, I always look forward to Summer because corn is in season and corn is my favorite vegetable… Really, I love corn fritters,... 
by Jean Trebek | Jun 30, 2019 | Reliable Recipes |
Creamy, Easy and Delicious This potato salad is my favorite side dish for summer BBQs and with a good dose of fresh dill, it’s sure to be yours as well. My family has always enjoyed Fourth of July celebrations. Ever since our children were little, we have had... 
by Jean Trebek | Jun 14, 2019 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
It’s the incredible mix of flavors in this chocolate zucchini bread… that makes it so tasty! My good friend, Eileen Hickey, gave me this recipe for chocolate zucchini bread. You might remember the name “Eileen Hickey” because she has written... 