I’ve cooked a lot of meals for a lot of kids in my lifetime. So when one of my ‘’kids’ (Jodi Cymbaluk) asked for me to come up with a really good beef noodle soup, I did my best to develop one. Luckily Taste Tester Tom says; Winner Winner! HeRead More →
My dear friend Mary shared with me years ago a recipe for homemade Chocolate Pecan Turtles. She said it wasn’t her own recipe, but I got it from her. I don’t know the origin. I’ve made a couple of changes to the recipe, but it’s still the same delicious candy.Read More →
It’s time to start prepping for our Christmas Eve Buffet. I usually make a variety of dips. Here’s the first one I made today. It is quick, easy and tasty. It works best to make it in a food processor. Place an 8 oz brick of softened cream cheese inRead More →
Making meatballs in the air fryer is quick, easy and delicious. I made this version and added gravy and mashed potatoes. I plan on using the method for a variety of meatballs. Here’s how I did this one. 1 pound ground beef 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup finelyRead More →
Taste Tester Tom requested Pfifernusse this year. They are a spicy German cookie that I also like. I gave it a try and they are really good. Here’s what you’ll need. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup molasses 1/4 cup butter 1Read More →
Fleischkuekle is a type of meat pie made with dough, similar to a Cornish pasty. The dish comes from a Russia recipe, and through immigration became an addition to the cuisine of North Dakota. The delicious little fried meat pies have been the focal point of the Craigo Clan ChristmasRead More →
Who knew? Baking plain old saltines in butter turns them into a delicious cracker. I first had these when we visited a private club in Augusta, Ga. where they are the club’s signature bread. The manager was kind enough to share with me how it’s done. Here’s what you need.Read More →
Waste not want not. I’ve always made the most of what I had, and I’ve made the effort to stretch a meal into two or more meals. After we enjoyed our airfryer Turkey breast last week I boiled down the carcass and picked off all of the good meat. IRead More →
“The Log” is a long-standing Craigo Clan holiday buffet item. It’s a wonderful concoction of flavors best spread on a cracker. Here’s what you’ll need. 1 8 oz brick of softened cream cheese divided into thirds 1 tablespoon real mayonnaise 1 tablespoon finely chopped white onion 10 black olives finelyRead More →
The Craigo Clan always enjoys an array of appetizers at our gatherings.The Pickle Rolls have long been a favorite, especially at our Thanksgiving and Christmas celebration dinners. In the past few years the preparation of the tasty treats have been in the hands of Tiffany. Becky and Lea.Pictured here areRead More →