Luckily, I found gorgeous, thick, meaty pork chops on sale! (Wow! Just $1.99 a pound!) I was on a hurried trip to the grocery store in hopes of finding something to make for a simple but special dinner for the two of us on New Year’s Eve. I perused the store for inspiration. When I…
How To Make The Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew
Surprise! Beef stew can be made weeknight-fast when you use my old standby, boneless beef short ribs. Your family will inhale it! I like to serve it over mashed potatoes in a pasta bowl because the gravy is so delicious you don’t want to miss a drop! The side of French-cut green beans adds color,…
How To Make Chocolate Peppermint Hurry Up Bars
Chocolate and peppermint are an unbeatable combination. The taste always says Christmas! I had some precious cooking-baking time with our granddaughter Baylie this week. She’s home from college. We made some fancy cookies. The recipes were from some of my favorite food bloggers and they turned out fantastic. Here’s the deal though. I’m just plain…
How To Make The Best Ever Turkey Turkey Tetrazzini
Turkey used two times in the title is not a typo. Because THIS turkey tetrazzini has so much rich turkey flavor there’s no other way to describe it. Turkey tetrazzini was one of my first cooking experiences. Even though I began cooking and baking when I could see over the stove, this was my very…
Comforting Corn Chowder With Russet Potatoes
Corn chowder is one of those things that makes me smile when I remember it. Our mom made it for supper when we were growing up, probably at the end of the groceries and the grocery budget for the week. We sure didn’t realize it. I just thought, yay! Corn chowder! In fact, some of…
A Light And Delicious Pistachio Dessert
Pistachio dessert was a huge thing in the 1970s when I was a young mom of two little girls. We simply couldn’t get enough of the tasty nuts! This dessert, unlike Nehru jackets and plaid polyester, has stood the test of time. It’s still a winner! The combination of a slightly salty Ritz cracker crust,…
Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Cheesy chicken casserole. Cheese, chicken, and tater tots. I mean, who wouldn’t love that combination? Do you want some comfort food? This is comfort food! It’s creamy, crispy, and a little bit salty, too. And what can you say about tater tots, those crispy little nuggets of perfectly seasoned potatoes? They make everything nestled under…
How To Make German Red Cabbage For The Holidays
Red cabbage was a staple at holiday meals when I was a girl. My parents immigrated to the United States from Denmark and Iceland in 1950. They brought their traditions with them, and red cabbage was an important one. Red cabbage isn’t just a German dish. Whether the main course is duck, goose, or a…
The Best Thanksgiving Dressing In The World
Dressing or stuffing? What do you call it? When I was a kid, moms everywhere made stuffing the same way. Chopped up gizzards, liver, and turkey neck were added to a mixture of bread, onions, and celery. Then, it was all stuffed inside the Thanksgiving turkey and roasted with the bird. I thought it was…
Crazy Delicious Skillet Cornbread
Cornbread is as American as baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie. But make no mistake about it, there are loads of opinions about which recipe is the clear winner. To my northern palette, this is the best cornbread I ever tasted! Traditionally, Northerners prefer a sweeter cornbread while a Southern cook would never add sugar…