Friday, December 19, 2025

Uhrig, Debbie Dance

The Covered Dish: Quinoa Salad

Cool air and a sweatshirt never felt so good!  Fall is officially here and it’s my favorite time of the year.   Apples, pumpkins and...

The Covered Dish: Risotto

For many a side dish of risotto may be new.  I certainly cannot say that I grew up eating this creamy rice side.  In...

Texas Pasta Salad

1 scoop Speedy Salsa Mix, (Sold at the culinary school.)** 1 (15.5 oz.) can petite tomatoes** 8 ounces cooked & cooled penne pasta 8 ounces pepper jack...

The Covered Dish: Spicy Corn Dip

Fortunately I was able to uncover the recipe I wanted to share this week.  Sometimes when I title dishes I forget how I saved...

The Covered Dish: Grandma’s marinated salad

As marinated salads go, this is one of my favorites.  It holds special meaning because it was served by my husband, Ervin’s, Grandma Lakin. ...

The Covered Dish: Black Bean Hummus

For many this week brings the start of a new school year.  Remember when it was after Labor Day?  I certainly do, as a...

The Covered Dish: Ranch dressing and vinegar marinates

Today while I was busy teaching I got into a discussion on sandwich making. The importance of the right bread and the perfect dressings...

The Covered Dish: Summer Meat Salads

We’ve had an outstanding week in the Ozarks with lower temperatures and humidity.  The three proceeding weeks had cabin fever dancing at my doorstep. Summer...