Just like Great Aunt Dora used to make them! I was a child bride. Only 19 and already loved to cook. My ever-patient mom allowed me to begin cooking as soon as I could see over the stove, bless her heart. We have a marriage made in heaven because my husband loves to eat! When…
How to Make Perfect Bacon the Fast and Easy Way
For most of us, it’s a strip (or three!) with breakfast, an adornment to a cheeseburger or best supporting actor in a BLT. It falls in the category of what I call “naughty food” but since it’s so stinkin’ good, shouldn’t we learn to make it the evenly-crispy-but-not-too-crisp treat it deserves to be? Did you…
Easy Four-Ingredient Crockpot Orange Chicken
Cooks all day while you’re away ! Last time, I wrote about my orange-marmalade making adventure!! It turned out great and I LOVE it! I usually end up giving away most of my jam and I’m doing the same with the marmalade. But still, I can only eat so many slices of toast and I…
Old-Fashioned Orange Marmalade. Sunshine in a Jar!
I guess it’s because it brings back memories of childhood. My daddy loved orange marmalade. To be honest, as a kid I didn’t get it. I preferred grape. Sweet and simple, less complex. It must have been my immature palette. Now that I’m grown, it’s a whole new game. Whenever we go out for breakfast…
Oven Baked Steak with Brown Gravy
Just like Grandma used to make. Wait, what am I saying? I AM the Grandma! I invited one set of our six gorgeous grandkids for dinner and card playing this week. Christmas vacation is almost over and next week, the oldest heads back to college and the other two are back to high school. I…
Mmm, Mmm! GB’s Go-to Meatloaf Dinner!
Hurry, hurry, we’re soooo hungry!! Comfort food doesn’t need to take all day! Here’s a quick and satisfying dinner for four that’s full of old-fashioned flavor and ready in 30 minutes or less! I’ve been a working girl all my life and I’ve learned lots of shortcuts! Think it takes a long time to put…
How a “Fallen” Angel Food Cake Can Become a Heavenly Trifle
In all my years of baking, angel food cake has never failed me. Ever. Until Wednesday. I must have offended the kitchen elves. Maybe I had become smug and prideful and they felt I needed a come uppance. Of course, I was hurrying and of course I was expecting company. One of my guests is…
Beef Dip in Bread Boat Yummy and Quick!
This recipe has been around for years! Don’t limit it to Christmas party food! The outstanding flavors make it a year round favorite! You may not be acquainted with Beau Monde seasoning but once you meet, you’ll want to use it on everything! It is a brand name made by Spice Islands but if you…
Chocolate, Coconut, “Almond Enjoy” Poke Cake
This whole Poke Cake thing is driving me crazy! So many possibilities! Our grandson Mitch just completed his third semester of college and is HOME FOR A WHOLE MONTH! Christmas break! We’re so excited to have him back we’re dancing! It’s crazy. You see, our whole family lives in the same little Nebraska town! Yep,…
Grandma Soffia’s Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam
Get ready for a jam session! I promised I’d give you the recipe for homemade strawberry-rhubarb jam. I like to use this in the cheese ring I just shared instead of plain strawberry preserves. It has an indescribable tang to it that makes it perfect. This jam is great on toast, too, epecially thick grainy…