What would we do without Betty Crocker? I came across this recipe while searching for dishes I could use pork shoulder in. Although her recipe called for country ribs, I thought I’d try it with the shoulder being its a tasty cut of meat and is quite economical. You can add snow peas or Edameme […]
During Lent, my family does not eat meat on Fridays. Having a “meat and potatoes” husband, I found it difficult to find meatless dinner ideas that would keep him happy. In my search, I came across many different recipes for sweet potato stew, so I took a few ingredients from various recipes and combined them […]
I love dishes made with pork shoulder/butt because it is always so tender and juicy. While watching a cooking show, Chef Jeff Mauro introduced this dish. Since it was made with my favorite cut of meat, I decided to give it a try. Of course I added an ingredient or two to suit my taste […]
These light and fluffy biscuits are quick and easy to make and are very tasty. We love to have them in the morning, covered with sausage gravy or at dinnertime with stew or a nice bowl of soup.
Stollen is a yeast bread sprinkled with rum soaked candied fruit, candied citrus peels, raisins and almonds. It is traditionally eaten on Christmas morning in Germany. The manner in which the loaves are folded over represents the Christ child, swaddled tightly. The generous dusting of powdered sugar represents the newly fallen snow.
When I was a teenager, many years ago, when I would see an offer for free recipe leaflets, I would send for them. This recipe came from one of those free recipe offers from the gas company. It’s a chewy, cherry and pecan cookie with coconut on the edges. It’s so tasty, you’ll want to […]
Looking for a holiday treat that requires NO baking? This delectable dip will impress all of your friends with it’s light, fluffy and minty combination of deliciousness. My sister in law Reta serves this dip with chocolate covered graham crackers, which is sheer perfection. It also goes well with chocolate covered pretzels. Either way…you’re gonna […]
Each year at Christmastime, I search for a new cookie recipe to add to my collection. Last year I came across this recipe and decided to give it a try. I placed a few on the tray of my “usual” holiday assortment of cookies and headed to the family party. I was amazed to see […]
My youngest brother Tom shared this rich and creamy, downright delicious recipe with me just in time to use my leftover Thanksgiving turkey. It’s delicious as is or you can add items to suit your family’s likes. For example, I added 1/3 cup chopped celery along with a pinch of smoked paprika and a sprinkle […]
When I moved up North a few years ago, I went to a church bake sale. I was expecting to find the standard fare…pound cakes, chocolate chip cookies and such. I knew whatever they had up for grabs must’ve been good because I had to stand outside in the snow for over half an hour […]