PIE comes in many forms, and in honor of National PI(E) Day let’s talk about PIZZA! I don’t know about you, but Sunday night pizza has been a “thing” in our family for years and years. And our winter Sundays spent in Florida are no different. So one Sunday I decided to treat some of […]
Bangers And Mash…My Irish Eyes Were Smiling!
It’s hard to believe, but this old Meemaw had never whipped up a batch of bangers and mash with onion gravy until last week. And as I ate that Irish dinner I became nostalgic for my dear old Irish relatives. The relatives I had known…and some I never knew. I never met my Grandpa Grady since […]
Slow Cooker Homestyle Chicken and Noodles
Chicken and Noodles is a comfort food classic, and my slow cooker version is as simple as it is delicious! I rarely drag out my slow cooker since I’m usually at home to babysit whatever dish I’m making for dinner, but one winter day I decided to dust off my slow cooker and plug […]
My Great Fish Cooking Experiment
Fish is the topic on this first Friday in Lent…so it’s the perfect time to revisit my 2016 experiment. You see…it’s not every day this usually land-locked Iowa Meemaw finds herself standing in front of a fishmonger in a grocery store known for more fresh fish varieties than I’ve ever seen! Penn Dutch Food Center in […]
Chicken Nuggets..Homemade and Healthier Too
The other night I was hungry for chicken nuggets…But not the kind from Ronald’s house. I craved the homemade kind…the crispy, yummy, baked kind. I’ve made chicken nuggets with our grandkids for years because the ones we make are made with simple, wholesome ingredients and no preservatives or additives. I just feel good knowing […]
Meemaw’s Cajun Jambalaya…A Fat Tuesday Tradition
When I was a child, my brother and I were encouraged to give up some type of food during Lent as a form of penance. Being kids, we always looked for the least painful sacrifice to make. It was easier way back then, since many foods were not available in the Heartland during the early Spring. […]
Meemaw’s Meatballs…”Mangia Tutti!” (Everybody Eat!)
When you’re craving some good old comfort food, it’s time to whip up a batch of Meemaw’s Meatballs! I have made meatballs with our grandkids almost before they could walk. (These little girls were almost too small to see over the edge of the table during this lesson!) Creating those little balls […]
CABBAGE Either Roasted Or Raw…It’s A Winner
Cabbage is a much maligned vegetable. Some people say it’s just too stinky while it cooks…and if it’s boiled I totally agree! But I say those folks need to try some new ways to serve that lowly old cruciferous veggie…and cabbage just might become one of their go-to veggies when dinnertime rolls around. I think […]
Taco Casserole…A Perfect “Thrown Together” Dish
Have you ever made a meal strictly out of whatever ingredients you have in your cupboard, refrigerator and freezer? Sometimes even I don’t feel like spending hours in the kitchen. (I know…that’s hard to believe, isn’t it?) And sometimes a last minute trip to the grocery store is more than this old Meemaw can stomach. […]
Grilled Salmon With Lemon, Dill and White Wine
When you’re looking for a simple main course to serve to company…this salmon dish will allow YOU to sit down with your guests and enjoy your own party! That’s my only pet peeve when entertaining. I hate to be in the kitchen while all of my guests are somewhere else. And if I choose a […]