The only thing I do not like about cooking from recipes is when food manufacturers change the size of products or packaging.  It can make "tried and true" recipes a little more difficult.  However, with a few tiny adjustments, this chocolate pie is still relatively simple to make.  One benefit is it is not likely you will ever find anyone who does not like it.  A second benefit is it only takes three ingredients.  You can prepare it within a few minutes.

After both of my kids acquired their own apartments, and my own apartment flooded, I expressed the viewpoint "I'm one person-- how much stuff does one person need?" While this was my thought in general, it especially covered kitchen equipment. As both an "empty-nester" and working online from home, I found myself resorting more and more to the old standby: the microwave. A couple of months ago, my microwave decided to quit.

I have always enjoyed cooking. It is something I have done since childhood, and enjoyed it even more when I had my family to cook for. It did not occur to me that life without a microwave would require some adjustments. As I did not want to invest in a new one, I decided to become reacquainted with the stove and oven in my kitchen.

One stove-and-oven meal I think everyone should try is baked spaghetti. A forum friend makes it for her family, but I came up with an entirely different recipe. Cook your spaghetti or other pasta on the stovetop, as usual. After you drain out the water, add these ingredients: one can or jar of spaghetti sauce; two eggs; and a can of mushroom soup. You can add chopped onions if you wish. Place this mixture in a 350-degree oven, and bake for approximately an hour. Baking your spaghetti enhances the flavor, and improves the texture. Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or in a frying pan.