My favorite frosting is buttercream. Unlike most frosting which is very sweet, buttercream frosting is creamy, buttery and no too sweet. With this recipe, you can switch the flavor of the extract. For example, if you’re making a lemon cake, substitute lemon extract for the vanilla. Orange cake…orange extract and so on. Keep in mind, […]
There’s nothing more refreshing than freshly pickled cucumber salad. It’s the perfect combination of crispy cucumbers, onions and green peppers, drenched in a delightful vinegar and sugar dressing with a generous sprinkle of celery seed. This is a wonderful side dish to bring to a BBQ or pot luck dinner. Its economical and best of […]
Somewhere back in the 90’s, my son heard about making turkey stuffing with White Castle sliders, which both he and his dad really enjoyed. At first I said “no way” but shortly thereafter, I saw a newspaper article with the recipe. Reluctantly, I decided to give it a try. While it wasn’t what I wanted […]
Fifty years ago, I purchased a cookbook titled ” Crisco presents Favorite Family Foods”. Through the years, I have turned to this book for its pie crust recipe. Although I have tried many others, I always come back to this one, as it is tasty, easy to roll out and has never failed! Well, the […]
Apple season is here and there is nothing better than a crunchy, juicy apple picked fresh off the tree. Well, if you’re anything like me, you tend to buy more than we can use. So when you’re done making pies, turnovers and apple pancakes, how about whipping up a batch of apple butter! This tasty […]
Years ago I worked with a man who would come to the office everyday boasting of the great dish his lady friend made for him the night before. So, I asked him if Lilly would be so kind as to share this recipe, as it was Bill’s favorite Well let me say, this didn’t disappoint […]
Each time I make BBQ ribs, I stress over what type of potatoes to serve with them. Potato salad? French fries? Scalloped Taters? So many choices, right? How about a side of homemade fried potatoes! It’s quick, easy and oh so delicious. The nice thing about this recipe is, you can change the spices you […]
While visiting my local casino, I sat next to a pleasant lady and started to chat. After a while, we got on the subject of food and I mentioned my website to her. She asked where I get all my recipes from and I explained how some are old family recipes, some are from friends […]
Who doesn’t love a crispy sugar cookie? Try adding some peanut butter to that delightful cookie for a lip smackin’ treat! I came across this recipe in a very old cookbook I picked up in a thrift store. It was obvious from all the debris on that page, that this recipe was a favorite. So […]
Back in the 70’s, I came across this recipe in a Hunts cookbook. The original recipe called for water, but substituting a dry, white wine for the water really makes the flavors pop. The rich tomato sauce is beyond flavorful. Serve the sauce over a side of pasta, such as spaghetti. A slice or two […]
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