For several years I've been working on a project to update (i.e. re-type a family cookbook) for a couple of years. I've decided that this is year I will finish the cookbook. In the process I've re-discovered some of my childhood favorites. This was one of my favorites as a kid. It is great paired … Continue reading Mom’s Meatloaf
Grandma’s Buttermilk Cake
My grandma was an amazing cook. One of my favorite things was her buttermilk cake. 1 C shortening 3 C sugar 6 egg yoks 3 C flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 C buttermilk with 1/2 tsp. soda 2 tsp lemon extract 6 egg whites, stiffly beaten Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cream shortening and sugar … Continue reading Grandma’s Buttermilk Cake
Adventures in Canning: Salsa
I've wanted to try canning for couple of years. I finally tried it canning some blueberry syrup for making homemade soda's and pancakes. Homemade sodas is new obsession but more about that later. The blueberry syrup experience went well so I decided to try canning salsa. I've played with idea of canning my salsa to … Continue reading Adventures in Canning: Salsa
Mom’s Pancakes
There are some days I'm just too tired to cook dinner and breakfast for dinner has always been one of my go to quick meals. Pancakes were one of the first things I learned to make by myself. My mom used to keep a batch of batter in the fridge. Mom's pancakes were always a … Continue reading Mom’s Pancakes
Twice Baked Smashed Potatoes
My lazy day twist on a classic, Twice Baked Potatoes. I like Twice Baked Potatoes but don't like to burn my fingers or the effort involved. Oh, like many of my recipes all measurements are suggestions. Foil - 1 square per potato 4-6 potatoes -- I used a mixture of red and Yukon Gold olive … Continue reading Twice Baked Smashed Potatoes
Grilled Fruit and Mixed Green Salad
1 Apple 1 Pear 1 Peach 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1 lemon -- squeezed Lettuce Mix Cooking oil Note: You can use any fruit you like but it works better with harder fruit. Wash and shred lettuce. Cut fruit in half. Lightly brush grill or cut side of fruit with oil. Grill for 3-5 minutes. … Continue reading Grilled Fruit and Mixed Green Salad
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
Ingredients 1 lb of fresh green beans 1/2 to 1 lb pound of bacon disposable aluminum pan with holes poked in the bottom or a grill basket/pan hard wood for cooking - I've tried a hickory, mesquite and a mixture of oak/mesquite. Get fire going on grill and allow fire to burn down some. Wash … Continue reading Grilled Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
