I had been making this bread for years, but wasn’t overly impressed. Then, just the other evening, my sister-in-law Nancy was raving over the beer bread she had made. We compared recipes and I decided to try hers. Hands down, this is the best beer bread I have ever eaten. The secret is the kind […]
Who wouldn’t love a GIANT chocolate chip cookie? A friend of mine has a daughter that does not like cake. When it was time for her birthday party, I suggested she bake these instead of a cake. The kids loved them. One batch makes 10 cookies.
My supervisor, Cathy, brought this dish to several of our office parties. It’s quick and easy to make and a little bit different than the traditional German potato salad I grew up with. I especially enjoy the red onions, the” twang” of the apple cider vinegar and of course, BACON!
I just have to share this story with you. Over 40 years ago, my place of employment sponsored an Octoberfest Cook Off Contest that was being judged by chefs from two of Chicago’s finest German restaurants. The prize was just bragging rights, but I decided to enter this dish, which was my Mom’s recipe. Just […]
Nothing’s better than the aroma of apples sauteing in butter, cinnamon and nutmeg on a Sunday morning. That’s what you will experience when you make this delightful baked apple pancake. I added this recipe to my collection over 10 years ago and have served it to many guests through the years. The light and tender […]
Looking for a simple yet delicious dinner idea prepared in your slow cooker? Well, if you like Asian style food, look no further. Cubes of chicken smothered in a delightful sauce with just a hint of heat, served over rice. Sometimes I add a can of water chestnuts or sugar snap peas about 30 minutes […]
My sister-in-law Eileen shared this recipe with me years ago. Of course I had to ask WHY this fabulous hash brown casserole was called Funeral Potatoes. The story goes… when someone in the parish passed away, the church ladies would host a luncheon after the funeral for the family and friends, and this was one […]
Whenever I would go to my friend’s house for a party, one of the dishes Marie always served was this outstanding fruit salad. It is filled with fruits that I had never heard of, nor eaten. Now if you’ve ever been to the Philippines, you’ve probably sampled them, but here in the U.S., you might […]
Before I retired, every once in a while, we would have a “pot luck” luncheon, where everyone would bring a dish to share. One of the ladies brought in this mouthwatering dish and shared the recipe. Sadly, I don’t remember which lady brought this in, so I’ll just say “thank you, who ever you are”.
This is another one of my “Christmas Cookie Collection” recipes. This cookie is a pastel colored green cookie with mini chocolate chip morsels, and a delightful mint flavor. It is a meringue style cookie, that have a “sleep over”” in your oven. These cookies melt in your mouth!