There are two things I most remember about evaporated milk. First, it was the creamer for my mom and dad’s morning coffee. There was always a little can of Carnation Evaporated Milk in the refrigerator with two small holes punched in the top, and my folks used that along with some sugar for their coffee. The second memory involves my Uncle Jim’s recipe for homemade ice cream. Instead of milk … [Read more...]
Perfect Eye of Round: Every Time
Eye of Round is one of those dishes you usually delegate for company. They are often very large and are more than just 2 could eat in a sitting. But they are really perfect for as few as two because they are relatively inexpensive (there is no waste), easy to prepare, and the leftovers make the best sandwiches in the known universe. Poking around the sale bin at Kroger’s, I saw a 3 ½ … [Read more...]
The Perfect Burger
I’ve done this article before, but it’s worth repeating. With backyard chefs bearing tongs and spatulas and heading for the grill, here’s my take on how to make the Perfect Burger. Be forewarned. This isn’t a recipe for the healthiest burger, just the tastiest. You really wouldn’t want to serve a steady diet of these burgers unless you had a death wish, but at least once this … [Read more...]
Sloppy Josés
I made a fun dish this week. Nothing fancy, just fun, and pretty good. I made what I call Sloppy Josés. Not Sloppy Joe’s, Sloppy Josés. It’s Mexican, you know, and a version of the American Sloppy Joes. When we were Senior High Advisers at church, one of the foods most in demand for Sunday night meals were Sloppy Joes. The kids loved them, and if your kids like Mexican, they’ll love … [Read more...]
Chicken Marsala
Since my bathroom scales have been growling at me every morning, I have been trying to eat more chicken. I have found Chicken Marsala to be a delicious choice and with chicken cutlets, it’s quite simple to prepare. Here’s my recipe for Chicken Marsala. For starters, you need Marsala, a wine that adds richness to any dish. When paired with portabella mushrooms, you cannot go … [Read more...]
Grandma Hitt’s Buttermilk Pie
My good friend, Bill Hitt, recently shared a recipe passed down through the Hitt family out of Culpeper. It was Grandma Hitt’s world famous Buttermilk Pie. This is the kind of pie you’d get only at a Church picnic or family reunion. Grandma Hitt was born in 1910 and departed in 1986, but according to Bill, in her time on earth she created some monster meals. Give Grandma Hitt’s … [Read more...]
Pizza Sliders
I made a fun dish yesterday – Pizza Sliders. The kids I cook for love pizza, and they enjoy sliders. Bingo! Pizza Sliders are easy to prepare, they cook in no time, and they are fun to eat. Some make these sliders as an appetizer, but I did mine as a main course and I made plenty. Here’s how. To make a dozen sliders (I made more), start with a package of Hawaiian Sweet Rolls. Slice the … [Read more...]
A Caramel and Ritz Delight
I dearly love Ritz Crackers. Give me a box of Ritz and a jar of Jif Peanut Butter and I’m good to go. I also have a weakness for Caramel anything. When my sweet tooth starts acting up, I’ll often get a big bowl of vanilla ice cream, drizzle it with caramel syrup and love life. So, when I saw this recipe for Caramel Ritz Icebox Dessert, it immediately found a way into my cookbook. This is one of … [Read more...]
A Broccoli Frittata
Frittata. Sounds fancy, doesn’t it? But it’s not hard to prepare. I did one last night and it was delicious. Frittata is an egg-based Italian dish. The word frittata roughly translates into “fried”. It’s like a crustless Quiche, which means it’s less fattening and easier to put together. The ingredients which can go into a Frittata are practically limitless. Use any vegetable or combination … [Read more...]
Mexican Muffins
Today is Cinco de Mayo. So why not celebrate with some Mexican Muffins? Recently, I concocted a personal size Mexican Muffin, basically a Burrito baked in a muffin tin. What made all this possible was my discovery of a larger size muffin tin. The large size is about twice the size of a regular muffin tin. The cups were large enough that I was able to fold a small flour tortilla to fit inside … [Read more...]
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