Although Baked Potato Soup is one of my favorites I hesitate to order it at a restaurant. I’m usually disappointed when it turns out to be an overly thick dish. A good cream-based soup should be a pleasant soup consistency that is not too thick and not too thin.. AsRead More →
Taste tester Tom and I love filet of fish sandwiches. I decided it was time to come up with a Ma’s version. This flatbread style with hand breaded cod and homemade tarter sauce was a winner winner! Tartar Sauce Whisk together: 1/2 cup real Mayonnaise1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles2Read More →
This homemade beef jerky is simple to make and tastes great. It’s a wonderful snack to keep on hand. Here’s all you need. 1 cup Liquid Aminos or Soy Sauce 1/2 cup Rice Vinegar 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar 1/4 cup Sesame Oil 1 Tablespoon each: ground ginger, sesame seeds,Read More →
Sometimes the best soups come from leftovers. For this one I used left over rotisserie chicken and veggies from the fridge. Here’s what I used. Chicken cut in small pieces 2 left over roast potatoes cut in small pieces 1 parsnip cubed 10 baby carrots cut into tiny pieces 1/2Read More →
This cornbread went great with chili. It’s simple and quick to make. Here’s what you’ll need. 2 cups self-rising stoneground cornmeal 1 1/2 cups milk 2 eggs 1 tablespoon sugar 4 tablespoons bacon drippings 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 small can diced mild green chili Pre-heat oven to 450Read More →
This version of chili replaces ground beef or pork with leftover beef roast. Delicious! Here’s what you need. 2 tablespoons olive oil Leftover beef roast 1 chopped leek 6-8 mini red and yellow peppers chopped 1 package mild chili seasoning 1 tall can Mexican style diced tomatoes 1 cup drippingsRead More →
Happy New Year! This year our New Years Eve meal was airfryer bacon wrapped scallops and grilled shrimp. I served it on a bed of saffron yellow rice with lemon juice and drawn butter for dipping To prepare the scallops pat them dry with a paper towel. Set airfryer atRead More →
Sometimes we just need an old fashioned sandwich. It doesn’t have to be fancy to be delicious. For this sandwich I used rye seed crusted sourdough bread. So Good! Here is what you’ll need. 5 large eggs whipped 1 tablespoon real butter 4 slices sourdough bread Real Mayonnaise Fresh groundRead More →
These are delicious and all ingredients can be prepared in advance so they’re easy to serve when needed. Meatballs 1 pound ground beef 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup finely ground crackers 2-3 tablespoons chopped leeks, shallots or onions 1/4 cup chopped red and yellow mini peppers 1/4 cupRead More →
Years ago there was a restaurant in Beach, ND called Mary’s Corner. It was named for the owner’s mother; Mary Helen Marman. We loved Mary Helen.It was always a treat to have lunch at Mary’s Corner. My standing order was Chicken Monterey. This week I thought I’d come up with myRead More →