My son Val, Sami and family gave to me for Christmas a spaetzle maker and a new flash to use when taking pictures for this blog. Today I tried out both gifts and was very pleased with the results. Spaetzle are small dumplings of a type made in southern GermanyRead More →
These cookies are simple drop cookies, but they are bursting with flavors that compliment one another. Yum! Heres what you’ll need. 1 cup real butter (room temperature) 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar packed 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1Read More →
I admit I watched my son Val make these Chicken Tenders last week. I have to give him credit for the method. He served them with honey mustard for dipping. Very tasty! Today I decided to try the chicken. I also did a homemade version of honey- mustard dipping sauce.Read More →
My Mother Bonnie Bowden made lots of big pans of enchiladas when we were kids. It’s a simple and quick way to make a familiar dish. This is what you’ll need. 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 cup chopped white onion 1/2 cup chopped mini bell peppers 1 finely cutRead More →
It’s coming along. Tasty! I first posted on November 11 what was my first attempt at making a fruitcake. Since then I’ve kept it wrapped in brandy soaked cheese cloth, plastic wrap and aluminum foil. It’s been nestled in a dark cool corner of my pantry and only brought outRead More →
We love pork chops most any style. This Mandarin Pork Chop and Rice is a departure from fried chops and gravy, but it’s a tasty change of pace. Here’s what you’ll need. 4 boneless center cut pork chops 2 tablespoons sesame oil sesame seeds 4 chopped green onions divided 1Read More →
This is an old recipe that is a Craigo Clan Christmas must. The recipe has been around for years. This is how Ma makes it. This is what you’ll need. 1 cup real butter (room temperature) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup (packed) brown sugar 1 cup chunky peanut butterRead More →
This is a quick and easy holiday treat. It stores well so it can be made well ahead of Christmas. Here’s what you’ll need. 2 large bags of puffed corn snacks 2 packages of white chocolate bark 1 cup chunky peanut butter 4 cups nuts. – I used a combinationRead More →
I made these with packaged flour tortillas but they’d be better with homemade tortillas. Homemade Flour Tortillas Measure 4 cups of flour into a large bowl. Add 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening. Wearing disposable gloves start working the shortening into the flour withRead More →