Edward Russell, Wikimedia Commons For special days or just any time of year, try some homemade banana bread pudding as a real treat. The...

Parkerman & Christie, Wikimedia Commons Focaccia makes a great snack. Top with herbs, salt, olives, or caramelized onions; whatever you...

Aline Ponce, freerangestock.com Spaghetti is a very popular dish any time of year. Spaghetti has been on my mind so much the last few...

Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune You don’t have to wait for a holiday to enjoy some home-baked cranberry orange shortbread cookies....

Angel L. de Jesus Jr./The Madera Tribune After 3 weeks of closure for repairs to its ceiling, Holy Family Table has reopened the doors of...

Wikimedia Commons Enjoy a bowl of rich, hearty andouille and shrimp chowder this winter. January 11 happens to be National Milk Day (as...

JIP, Wikimedia Commons Not much time? You can doctor up most canned soups with some extra cooked meats and veggies. Serve with lots of...

Jen Arrr, Wikimedia Commons Crispy, fried wontons are a popular choice of appetizer for a holiday gathering. I have mixed feelings about...