Yes, you! Homemade Noodles are comfort food anyone can make! I’ll never forget the day when our middle grandson Nick called me and asked, “GB, can we make noodles?” Could we?? Oh my gosh yes!! I was over the moon to get his invitation! He was nine or ten at the time and I dropped…
Side Dishes
How to Freeze Corn
A hallowed late summer ritual in kitchens across Nebraska. Here’s a corny riddle for you. Is corn a vegetable, fruit or grain? The answer is yes!! Scientifically it’s a fruit because it’s a structure to bear seeds. However, in agriculture it’s considered a cereal grain because corn is a grass harvested for its kernels. Most…
High Class Hobo Potatoes
Here I go again, obsessing over the joy of fresh vegetables! Seriously though, what could be better than this? Fresh vegetables, easy clean up, all cooked on the grill so you don’t heat up the kitchen. I know what’s even better! These baby reds and veggies are just plain deliciousness!! What takes it over the…
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…
Perfect Asparagus Made Easy
Asparagus. Much more than an aphrodisiac, it’s a nutritional powerhouse, too! Even if it wasn’t either one, I’d still gobble it up! It tastes great, looks sexy on a plate and pairs beautifully with things like new potatoes, peas, or hard boiled eggs. We love it along side salmon or ham. When I was growing…
Easy Crash Hot Potatoes with Garlic and Parmesan, or ????
Impressive enough for company, easy enough for weeknights. Hot crash potatoes are said to have originated in Australia which gives them a certain mystique and makes them sound sexy and charming. They are all that but they’re also a workhorse side dish that’s super easy to modify so it goes with whatever the “main dish…
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
Oh mein Gott, das ist gut, ja! In early October 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 every day. A generous friend offered us the use of her beautiful home for a night. It…