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Dinner, Main Dish - Pork

Brandied Pork Tenderloin

A few years ago, I was visiting my niece Kendra in Colorado, and she prepared this wonderful dish for us. She didn’t have any plain brandy on hand, so she used Pineapple brandy and it was fabulous. I have made this several times for my family, using regular brandy, and they love it. Now that […]

Cakes, Desserts

Kentucky Butter Cake

Back in 1976 I went to the Kentucky Derby and while dining in a Mom & Pop restaurant, I saw this recipe printed on the paper place mat on the table. I asked the waitress if she ever tried it and she said yes, it was her Grandmothers recipe. I kept the place mat and […]

Dinner, Ethnic Dishes

Potato Pierogies

Make a Double Batch of This Polish Staple! There’s something about putting in the effort to make a few dozen Pierogies. All the filling prep aside, the mixing, rolling, stuffing, and cutting make some folks wonder why any sane person would bother with homemade Pierogi. It might be a lot of work, but once you’ve […]

Desserts, Refrigerator Dessert

Chocolate Lasagna Dessert

Shortly before retiring, we had a pot luck luncheon where everyone brings a dish to share. My friend & co-worker Betty R., brought this creamy, luscious dessert made with Oreo cookies . Of course I had to try it, cause who doesn’t love Oreo’s. Needless to say, it was delicious and best of all, easy […]

Canning

Zucchini Relish

If you like relish on your hot dogs, you’re going to love this recipe.My sister-in-law Mary shared this recipe with over 40 years ago. I use it in deviled eggs, potato salads and of course, on a hot dog. Back when I had a big garden and did a lot of canning, I would give […]