Wow! It's been a long time since I've posted anything. Close friends know why. I've had to turn my cooking talents in a different direction for a while. Now, I'm having to learn to cook entirely differently. Tonight's menu is a good, cold night feast. It gives you all of the goodness of a lasagna with the great taste of garlic biscuits.  I ran across the recipes on two different websites and immediately thought they would make a great meal. Lasagna Soup 2 tsp. olive oil 1 Italian sausage or ground beef 1...

Chicken Vegetable Noodle Soup Ok, so this will be the last soup for a little while.... I hope. I made this tonight hoping that it would be something easy that my wife (Sybil) could keep on her stomach after her surgery. She didn't need anything real heavy. But, after not eating for a while I felt like she needed something in her. And, after eating chicken broth for so many days I felt like she needed something a little different. I wanted to try to get some vegetables in her diet. So, staying with the soup idea I thought...

I don't think there is a better meal on a cold wintery night than beef stew. It's a hearty meal that everyone enjoys. The magic of this one is that all the pieces came out in just the right size bites. Ingredients: 1- 1 1/2 lb pot roast cut into bite size chunks 2- 32oz boxes of beef broth 1- small pkg of baby carrots, cut in half 1- pkg  honey gold potatoes. (I found these at Publix. They are very tiny potatoes. I cut them in half and they were the perfect size for the stew. I did not use the entire bag. I only...

With fall around the corner it's time to pull out the big soup pot and get ready for some great soups and stews. I got an early start this year because my wife got sick and couldn't eat anything heavy. So, she's been basically on a soup diet. Then, thinking about it, I thought it would be a great time to spend putting up some soup and stew recipes. A pre-cooked rotisserie chicken cuts cooking time tremendously. There's nothing better, or more homier meal than soups or stews. Especially during the cold months. And, best...

Ready to eat. These are some easy appetizers to make and enjoy during a cookout. Ingredients: 12 large jalapenos 1 pkg sausage as spicy or as mild as you like 1 pkg bacon toothpicks Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and veins. You may want to use rubber gloves while doing this. If not, be very careful because you can get the juice on your face or in your eyes. And, believe me, you don't want that to happen. Wash your hands as soon as you finish scraping out the jalapenos. You can leave...

I've always loved rosemary. It has to be my all-time favorite herbs to grow. However, I usually have little luck. I have always lost the plant during the winter. Well, I think I finally found the perfect spot and soil to grow it. I've had this plant for two years now and it's the healthiest I've ever seen. This recipe contains the three things I like to cook with the most. Rosemary, garlic and basil. It's a match made in heaven. Here's the ingredients: 2 chicken breast and 2 legs (that's what I had available) Salt...

You may have noticed the change from Max's Menus to Sassy in the Kitchen. Why the change you ask? Well, I never could come up with a name for this blog that I liked. I was looking for something creative. But, I just couldn't come up with it when I started the blog. The other night my wife and I were walking through the kitchen with our dog "Sassy." My wife made a comment about "Sassy in the kitchen." I thought it sounded like a good name for the blog. So, that's what I decided to call it. I guess you can say it's a tribute...

Honey Teriyaki Skirt Steak with Tri- Color Potatoes On my recent trip to Las Vegas I went to the Aureole in Mandalay Bay. Aureole is known for it's world class cuisine and four story high wine rack. "Wine Angels" don a harness and "fly up" to retrieve your wine. The rack holds an impressive 9865 bottles. Upon passing by and looking at their menu I decided this was probably a once in a lifetime opportunity to eat here. And, being the food lover I am, I just had to try it out. Besides, with all the great food in Vegas...

Wow! This is a great dish for a special occasion. Tonight I made it for my wife's birthday. This is one of her favorites. I must say this is not an original dish. I found it when I first started cooking. Everyone gave it great ratings and it has become one of our favorites, too. Description: Filet Mignon stuffed with lump crab meat, wrapped in bacon, and topped with a shallots, mushrooms and a peppercorn whiskey sauce. This is a gourmet meal that's easy to make, tastes great, and is very impressive. It takes about 30 minutes...

Rosemary Medley Potatoes  This recipe will take a little time to prepare. But, the time taken is well worth the effort. On this night we served the stuffed chicken with Rosemary Medley Potatoes and steamed green beans. Description: Chicken breast coated with bread crumbs, stuffed with sun dried tomatoes and Italian cheese. Ingredients: 4 small chicken breast, pounded thin 6 tablespoons of sun dried tomatoes (use the type packed in oil, not dried.) Italian cheese blend 1 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 eggs, beat 1...

Pan seared scallops are so delicious. You don't need to go to a fancy restaurant to get them. You can make them very easily in the comfort of your own home. First off get the largest scallops you can get. If frozen let them thaw before cooking. They will thaw in about 5 minutes in a bowl of warm water. Once frozen season with salt and pepper on both sides. I use a cast iron skillet when cooking scallops. I preheat the skillet by heating it up to a medium high heat. You want the pan to be very hot in order to sear the...

Shrimp Fettucine and Pan Seared Scallops Description: I don't think I could have described it any better. I'm going to give you the description a long time friend (Dora) gave of the meal: Shrimp and spinach fettucine with shrimp, parmigiano reggiano cheese, scallops and Italian cheese bread. This is a very delicious meal. It's easy and very quick to make. I often make it at night when time is running short for the evening. This recipe will feed 2-3.  Ingredients:1 pkg fettucine pasta ( or angel hair pasta) 36...

No recipes today. I just wanted to wish everyone a very happy and safe holiday. A special thanks goes to all the military out there that put their lives on the line to keep our country the way it is and safe. Since we celebrated over at family's house yesterday by eating bbq we wanted to eat steaks tonight. So, our menu? Steaks topped with onion, garlic and mushrooms and a salad on the side. Enjoy your d...

Are you looking for a great dish to take to a family get together? How about a church pot luck supper? Well, whatever the occasion I've got just the dish for you. How about an 8 Cheese Pasta Salad? If it has 8 cheeses it has to be good. Right? I've made this dish for several years. It's really quite easy and versatile. It takes about an hour to make and must chill at least 24 hours. Here are tonight's cast of characters: Ingredients for 8 Cheese Pasta Salad 1 head of broccoli, chopped 1 head of cauliflower, chopped 1/2...

I am often inspired by looking at frozen dinner packages. Whenever I pass by the frozen food section I always take a look at the newest creations that they have added. The photos are often mouth watering. But, the actual product is usually more than disappointing. So, I usually look to see what is in the dinner then come home and make it myself. The recipes are usually easy to make and a lot less expensive when you make them yourself. One dinner that I looked at often, because we stock it in my store, was "Healthy Choice...

I've found out through the years that I don't cook like most. I've turned my cooking into a passion, always looking for "restaurant" type menus and recipes. And, I've learned from the best chefs around including Graham Kerr, Julia Child, Emeril Lagassi, and Justin Wilson. No, I've never met one in person. But, through the magic of tv each and every one taught me an important lesson about cooking. Graham Kerr taught me that cooking was easy. He gave me the confidence to begin cooking. Julia Child...