The Ardent Chef

15/02/2026

Crab Omelette on a Sunday afternoon…

27/01/2026

Don’t lose your heritage! Spend time with your loved ones, gathering up all the recipes from parents, relatives and friends to share through the passing years. You’ll cherish them!

27/01/2026

Good food awaits at Judi’s!

Delight in a slice of classic pecan pie paired with a dollop of whipped cream. 🥧

27/01/2026

One great burger place in uptown Dallas!

27/01/2026

Comfort food for winter nights...

Cabbage & Sausage

I just made one of my best! Cabbage and Smoked Sausage (cabbage, Echrich Smoked Sausage, one large chopped onion, 1/2 cup Soy Sauce, Pepper till you can't stand it no more, and added a seeded jalapeno tonite.) Served with cornbread.

27/01/2026

27/01/2026

Don’t forget the pie!

If you've never tried Southern Vidalia Onion Pie, this is the one to try! Would make a great side dish or entree during the Thanksgiving Season.

27/01/2026

I just love cooking with my NUWAVE GOLD! It doesn’t heat up the kitchen, I control the temp down to each degree, and it never burns food in the bottom of the pan. I purchased 2 of these jewels at 4:00 one morning on QVC. Worth every penny!! https://www.asseenontvus.com/nuwave-pic/

27/01/2026

Great recipe for a winter day!

Zuppa Toscani

Ingredients:

- 1 whole chopped white onion
- 1 small bag of quartered baby red potatoes
- 2 Tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 quarter cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb Johnson’s Hot Italian sausage
- 5 slices crisp, chopped bacon
- 3 cups chopped kale
- 3 fresh bay leaves
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 quart chicken broth (low sodium organic)
- 2 cups water
- 1 pint whipping cream
- Cracked black pepper to taste (2 tsp)

Instructions:
Clarify the chopped onion and garlic in butter. Prepare the cooked, crumbled Italian sausage and bacon, then place into the stock pot. Mix well, adding chicken broth and liquid smoke. Add the quartered baby red potatoes. Turn heat to medium and simmer while preparing chopped kale. Add basil and bay leaves, water and pepper, bringing the soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook until potatoes are tender. Remove bay leaves. Add Parmesan cheese, stir, and serve with your favorite bread or crackers.

26/01/2026

What is your favorite recipe for Pot Roast?

Sunday Pot Roast

2lb chuck roast
1 tbsp black ground pepper
1 1/2 large onion slices
1 tbsp crushed garlic
4 celery stalks chopped
7-8 small red potatoes
2 tbsp corn starch
1 cup water
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tap salt
4 large carrots cut in pieces
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Flour

Prepare oven at 400 degree setting. Sauté onion pepper and garlic in olive oil in a shallow sauce pan until translucent, then add Worcestershire sauce and simmer. Rub roast down in flour until covered and place in roasting pan with a bit of olive oil or non stick spray. Place roast into roasting pan uncovered for about 30 to 45 min until roast is slightly golden brown. Lower oven to 300 degrees. Remove roast from oven and pour in corn starch dissolved in 1 cup of cold water. Place vegetables on top of roast and pour over sautéed onion and garlic mixture on top of roast. Cover roasting pan and place into oven for about 3 hours. Check occasionally and add water if needed.
Remove roast from oven after cooking period for serving.

05/01/2026

Big day tomorrow I It’s official. Signed at 8:10am. It was even on TV. Mine really turned blue. Don't forget that tomorrow starts the new Facebook rule (aka... new name, META) where they can use your photos. Don't forget the deadline is today!!!
Hold your finger anywhere in this message and “copy” will appear. Click “copy”. Then go to your page, create a new post and place your finger anywhere in the empty field. “Paste” will appear and click Paste.
This will bypass the system….
He who does nothing consents

According to the show 60 Minutes:
Just in case you missed it: a lawyer advised us to post this. The violation of privacy can be punished by law NOTE: Facebook Meta is now a public entity. Every member must post a note like this. If you do not publish a statement at least once, it will be technically understood that you are allowing the use of your photos, as well as the information contained in your profile status updates.
I HEREBY DECLARE THAT I DO NOT GIVE MY PERMISSION FOR FACEBOOK OR META TO USE ANY OF MY PERSONAL DATA. I do not give consent!

30/12/2025

Tonite’s featured recipe…

Twisted Chili

2 lbs 90/20 ground beef
1 lb ground sausage
6 tbsp powdered chili
2 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp black ground pepper
2 tsp salt
1 chopped large white onion
1 large diced jalapeño( no seeds for mild )
1 heaping tbsp chopped garlic
2 tbsp Colgin Liquid Smoke
1 can tomato paste
1 can roasted diced tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce

Sauté onion, garlic and jalapeño in olive oil. When onions start clarifying, add ground beef and sausage. Scramble beef and sausage until desired texture. Add chili powder, smoked paprika, pepper and salt. tomato paste, roasted tomatoes and tomato sauce and stir well. Add 2 cups of water and stir. Allow to simmer a bit, then add remaining spices. Stir entire mixture until well blended. Allow to simmer for 30 min to an hour. If thinner consistency is desired, add a little more water.