We had a bumper crop of apples from our two backyard trees this year, so I went through all of my apple recipes and settled on a classic apple pie. I like this recipe because it works great for large pies and “tart” sized pies. As always, I used my standby Crisco pie crust recipe (#employee). Ingredients Pie Crust 2 Cups flour 1 tsp salt … Continue reading Apple Pie
Meatless!? Really? Sadly I’ve been advised to limit my carnivorous ways for health reasons. I am NOT a salad guy, (happy for you if you like them, just not my thing) so I am constantly on the lookout for hearty meals that have no meat. If you are from Philly just move on past this post. I can only imagine the comments of blasphemy and … Continue reading The amazing meatless cheese “steak”
The great thing about sugar cookies is that they are very adaptable to any holiday or occasion. You can use my base recipe from Christmas sugar cookies, and just use different shapes to suit your need. The same techniques apply to any shape. The design is completely up to you. Piping vs Flooding or Filling No matter how complex the design they all use these … Continue reading Decorating Sugar Cookies
Looking for something wholesome, filling, fast AND delicious for breakfast? Look no further! This 5 minute recipe yields one serving of delicious apple cranberry oatmeal. Perfect for kids rushing off to school, but adults will love it too. Works well with raisins if you don’t have or don’t like cranberries. Ingredients: 1/2 Cup quick oats 2 Tablespoons dried cranberries (or sub raisins) 1/2 Cup diced … Continue reading 5 Minute Apple Cranberry Oatmeal
Broccoli is one of those vegetables you can find year round. (It is important to use fresh broccoli for this recipe, the frozen stuff just doesn’t work). This a great side or snack year round. It is also considerably cheaper (and tastes better) to make it yourself. In my local grocery this stuff costs around $6 for a tiny little bowl. You can make a … Continue reading Broccoli Salad
Tired of turkey or ham for every holiday meal? Looking for an easy yet delicious alternative for any special occasion? This prime rib recipe is just what you need.
You can view my Face book live video for this recipe here. Trying to find a use for some very ripe bananas, but looking for something more interesting than plain old banana bread? Try these moist, delicious banana chocolate chip muffins! Don’t be turned off when you see mayonnaise as an ingredient. I promise, no one will know it is in there, and it keeps … Continue reading Delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Grandma’s Recipe Box Series. For more about grandma’s recipes read my post here. Outside of one well known restaurant in Sidney, Ohio, I have never seen this pie anywhere. I have searched for years to find a way to make this pie. We recently discovered this recipe in my grandmother’s recipe box and it is a dead ringer for the pie at that certain restaurant. It … Continue reading Secret Recipe Old Fashion Sugar Cream Pie
Grandma’s Recipe Box Series. For more about grandma’s recipes read my post here. My grandmother made these for Christmas every year. She would make several batches and freeze them a few weeks in advance. They were always a big hit. I hope you enjoy them as much as my family does. Ingredients: 1 Cup creamy peanut butter (I use Jif) 12 oz bag of butterscotch chips … Continue reading Grandma’s Peanut Butter Haystacks
I love visiting Charleston, SC (and my friends in Goose Creek). The wonderful company, great weather and beautiful ocean views are hard to beat. And the food! Low country comfort food, fresh seafood and some mighty fine “Q” are abundant. When I’m really missing it all I whip up a batch of fried okra, close my eyes and imagine I’m back for just a moment. … Continue reading Missing South Carolina Fried Okra
