Hobo potatoes are fantastic on the grill. My brother Stan shares my foodie-ness, and he’s the one who invented this and then shared it with me. Here I Go Again Obsessing Over The Joy Of Fresh Vegetables Seriously though, what could be better than potatoes made like this? Fresh vegetables, easy cleanup, and all cooked…
Side Dishes
Salt and Vinegar Cucumbers
Salt and Vinegar Cucumbers start with firm, fresh slicing cucumbers. My absolute favorite is an English cucumber which is sometimes called a “burpless” cucumber. However, almost any good “cuke” will work! Cucumbers Have Been Cultivated For Centuries These glossy green cylinders were first cultivated over 3000 years ago in India and then spread in Europe…
Dilled Carrots, a Family Favorite
Whenever there’s a family get-together, our grandkids ask for these. (And their moms are glad.) Aren’t they awesome kids? This was taken Easter Sunday at our place. I can’t remember when I invented this dish but it was back on the farm when their moms were little. It’s become a staple at every holiday dinner….
Why I’m Obsessed with Scalloped Corn.
Because it has a magical ability to make everything look better! So, serve it on a tough-day-at-work or a bad-report-card night. Every family has a beloved dish. This is one of our favorites. If my husband comes home extra tired or has had a tough day, this always makes him feel better. When he walks…
The Quick And Easy Way To Make Perfect Fresh Asparagus
Asparagus season is here! Grocery stores have huge stacks of fresh asparagus right now. It’s abundant, so it’s cheap! Today is your opportunity to indulge when the quality is at its peak. Yes, the beautiful green stalks are incredibly delicious, but they are a nutritional powerhouse, too! You don’t need to smother it in a…
Here’s A Crash Course On Incredibly Delicious Crash Hot Potatoes
Crash hot potatoes are amazing. They are simple and easy to make, but they do require a little time and patience. Once you’ve tasted them, you will quickly realize they are SO WORTH IT! Crash hot potatoes originated in Australia, or at least that’s how the story goes. That fact alone gives them a certain…
Cheesy Potato Casserole, a Steak House Classic
A potato casserole like the one served at an old school steakhouse in the heart of Nebraska beef country. Who could do it better? In our family, it’s a big-time favorite. Let’s face it. We just love potatoes. We simply call them “Dreisbach’s”, after the steakhouse in Grand Island, Nebraska that made them famous. There…
German Sauerkraut Casserole with Bacon and Brown Sugar Recipe
Sauerkraut Casserole Das Ist Gut Ja This is a little story about how I found this incredible sauerkraut casserole recipe. In early October last year, my husband and I had one of our little adventures. They’re usually not much more than a day trip and an overnight but still, a break from the everyday. A…
How To Make Fabulous German-Style Fried Apples
Today I’m gonna tell you about fried apples. When I was just sixteen, my husband took me home to meet the family in his hometown, a tiny farming community of less than 500 hearty souls. I met everyone on both sides of his family that day, but the most memorable were his three precious maiden…