Mom’s Spaghetti

I'm in the middle of a cookbook project so I'm sharing one of the recipes from the cookbook.  This was one of my favorites as a kid. Although it was torture smelling it cook all day long. Our dog Polly would drool puddles just over the smell, I think it was one of her favorites … Continue reading Mom’s Spaghetti

Mom’s Meatloaf

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

Chili

I've had some requests for my chili recipe.  It is really more of a method than a recipe.  It is adaptable to what I have on  hand as long one simple rule is follow: Chili does not contain beans or other weird vegetables. Don't ruin a good bowl of red with unneeded vegetables. Chili does … Continue reading Chili

Mama C’s One Dish Meal

Many of my memories from childhood revolve around family meal-times. Sunday lunch was often the highlight of the week.  If we were at one of my grandparents there would usually be a lot of family and friends. There was always a lot of stories and laughter. One of my favorite dishes that my Mama C … Continue reading Mama C’s One Dish Meal