My great-grandmother was born in Germany, and she passed down family recipes to her daughter, which my grandmother introduced to her grandchildren. Typical dishes were her version of apple crisp (no oatmeal), lentil bean soup, and potato pancakes. German Potato Pancakes 6 lg Potatoes — mashed2 Well-beaten Eggs1 1/2 tb Flour1/4 ts Baking powder1 1/2Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: German Potato Pancakes”
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Recipe of the Day: Mabon Hot Cider
Mabon Cider 8 cups fresh apple juice2 cinnamon sticks1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg4 whole clovesWhole star aniseApple slices with star cut out in the middle Heat the cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, in a 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the mixture is hot, stirring occasionally. Strain the cider into aContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Mabon Hot Cider”
Harvest Pot Roast
This is a tender slow cooker pot roast with a flavorful homemade gravy. If you don’t care for rutabaga, use turnips or more potatoes and carrots. I used a boneless beef chuck roast, but any boneless pot roast cut will work. Six slices of bacon halved crosswise.2 pounds red-skinned or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled andContinue reading “Harvest Pot Roast”
A Tea and Comfort Tea Party for September
Lore In times of stress and struggle, people have always turned to the comfort of herbs. Lavender is probably first among the most-loved herbal comforts, for its scent is both soothing and refreshing (and, scientists tell us, the chemicals in lavender actually calm the brain). Chamomile tea is an age-old favorite to calm jangled nerves,Continue reading “A Tea and Comfort Tea Party for September”
Recipe of the Day: Broccoli Cheese Rice
3/4 cup uncooked rice1/2 onion1 can of cheddar cheese soup1 small package of frozen broccoli pieces1 teaspoon butter or margarine Cook rice according to package directions. Chop up the onion and saute in butter in a frying pan. When the onion is tender and translucent, add the broccoli and saute 2 or 3 minutes. InContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Broccoli Cheese Rice”
Recipe of the Day: Macaroni and Cheese
If there is one recipe that I’m known for it, would be macaroni and cheese. My recipe is an adaptation of my mom’s and grandmother’s recipes and I make it a lot. It’s easy to do, a little more time-consuming than opening a box of Kraft’s but tastes much better. I have on a nephewContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Macaroni and Cheese”
Recipe of the Day: Sesame Chicken a la Mode
Trying to figure out what to have for dinner one night, I made up this recipe. I call it Sesame Chicken a la Mode. A la mode originally meant “in the style of” and then it meant “on top of” (which is the way I’m using it), but most people think of it meaning “withContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Sesame Chicken a la Mode”
Recipe of the Day: Cream Cheese Omelet
Cream Cheese Omelet This is my own creation inspired by an omelet I had in my teens in a little place off of I5 on the way to the ocean. They called it a Saratoga omelet. I just call it… Cream Cheese Omelette 2 tablespoons butter1 green onion, choppedSalt & pepper, to taste2 eggs1 tablespoonContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Cream Cheese Omelet”
Recipe of the Day: Cream Cheese Wontons
You may have noticed that I have a thing for cream cheese, since I have posted recipes for a cream cheese spread and a cream cheese omelet. Yes, yes, I do. Another way I love cream cheese is in a sandwich with marinated sliced tomatoes and chopped iceberg lettuce. But nothing compares to Cream CheeseContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Cream Cheese Wontons”
Recipe of the Day: Cold Noodle Salad
I couldn’t get enough of this salad. I made it a lot. The beauty of this dish is that it’s so versatile. Any kind of pasta… the last two times I’ve made this I used macaroni, fettuccini, and spaghetti. Cook them up according to package directions, drain, rinse in cold water and let cool. MixContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Cold Noodle Salad”
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