This was another reader request. I shied away from it for a while because meringue has for years been my nemesis. But the request came from my beloved cousin Deane Nichols so I gave it a shot. A little research on what to do and not to do and IRead More →
A treat my mother Bonnie made for Christmas each year was Sugared Walnuts. I can’t remember a Christmas Eve buffet that didn’t include the tasty walnuts. My family grew English Walnuts so the nuts were plentiful and tasted great because they were fresh. So recently when I found in myRead More →
This hearty Vegetable Beef Soup was a family favorite that my mother (GranGran) used to make. She always planted and harvested a huge garden, so there was always a bounty of vegetables. We had the soup when vegetables were fresh, but also in the winter when she used the vegetablesRead More →
This Peppered Rump Roast With Smokey Onion Gravy is savory and tender. It’s the perfect family dinner or company coming dish. Prepare a rump roast by poking holes in it with a large fork. Drizzle vinegar over the meat. Liberally coat all sides of the roast with finely ground blackRead More →
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 with your hands. Work it until it resembles cornmeal. Add 1 1/2 cups water andRead More →
Sometimes the simplest of additions are all it takes to step up the flavors. Steaming potato slices with sprigs of rosemary on top of them releases a flavor that is delicious. Once the potatoes are tender remove the rosemary and place the potatoes on a serving tray. Top with realRead More →
Most of us grew up eating casseroles (hot dishes). They are without a doubt comfort food, especially as the weather starts to turn cooler. This Taco Casserole has a little bite to it. Just enough to give it that southwestern flavor. In a 5 quart Dutch Oven heat a tablespoonRead More →
These tasty little crab cakes are a simple appetizer or main dish. Since you do them in the oven they are less of a hassle then trying to fry individual cakes and have them hold together well. You also eliminate the extra calories as when fried in oil. In aRead More →
This is an alternative to Pineapple Upside-down Cake. It’s just as delicious but less sweet. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place 1/4 cup butter in springform pan and let it melt in the oven while pre-heating. Add 2/3 cupsRead More →