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!
Fish has never been one of my favorite foods, so when we decided to eat healthier, I picked up some flounder at the market. I scoured through my church cookbooks (that’s where you’ll find the best recipes because no one wants to put their name on something that’s not tasty) and came across this dish. […]
Back when my children were young, I used to clean houses for a living. Sometimes, when I arrived to their homes and I would be hit with a most tantalizing aroma when I reached the kitchen. Of course I would inquire what it was and would ask for the recipe. This is one of those […]
I was given a recipe a few years ago that required some Essence of Emeril seasoning. After going to three different grocery stores to find it, all to no avail, I came home and went online and found this recipe. It might not be exactly the same as the official Emeril brand, but it’s awfully […]