I found a recipe for a meatball dinner many years ago, and have modified it over time to meet the preferences of my family. It's comfort food for sure, and makes the house smell terrific. It's a good weekend night meal, which you can make in advance and either refrigerate or freeze. It's almost a … Continue reading Easy Weeknight Meatball Casserole
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Fox Pines Beef Stew
Beef stew was a favorite thing in our family growing up. It took a little meat, usually something that needed a long cooking time to make it tender, a cheap cut of beef. Or whatever my mother had left int the freezer from a slaughtered cow. Daddy had a specific way to eat it - … Continue reading Fox Pines Beef Stew
Just how many kinds of flour are there?
Flour is really a pretty generic term, even though we most commonly use it to mean white wheat flour. At it's most basic, flour is a powder, finely ground from roots or grains. It can be made from many things. Native Americans made flour from acorns! My mom only had one kind of flour, and … Continue reading Just how many kinds of flour are there?
Two great ways to Meal Plan & try all those recipes collected
I don't know about you, but I collect recipes. From magazines. From cookbooks. On line. Anyplace I find something that sounds good I either print it out, rip it out, or more likely now, scan it and save in a computer file. I had 4 4" notebooks at one point, and decided it took up … Continue reading Two great ways to Meal Plan & try all those recipes collected
Fox Pines Sweet & Spice meat Rub
I have a meat spice rub that I use almost exclusively. It's such favorite that I use it on anything - beef, pork, chicken, even fish, especially salmon. I love it most on a prime rib roast. And it smells just heavenly! Fox Pines Sweet Spice Rub Makes 1.25 cup ¼ c sweet or smoked … Continue reading Fox Pines Sweet & Spice meat Rub
Old Fashioned Rhubarb makes great Rhubarb Roll Ups
Rhubarb is one of those "old time" vegetables. My family ALWAYS had rhubarb growing, and I took some roots from the farm when I left, and still have it growing in my garden today. Many people, though, have never eaten the tart plant. It is probably best known in pies and crumbles, although it can … Continue reading Old Fashioned Rhubarb makes great Rhubarb Roll Ups
Homemade Oatmeal Applesauce bread that’s good for you
I'm sharing another of my beloved bread recipes today. This can actually be considered good for you, with healthy ingredients like old fashioned oats, and (homemade) applesauce, and cinnamon; all of which have health benefits. It keeps well for a few days when wrapped up well, if the loaf lasts that long. It's a bit … Continue reading Homemade Oatmeal Applesauce bread that’s good for you
Make your own Fruit Nut Bread
I love bread. Quick bread, that comes together in an hour or less, and yeast bread that can take hours to let rise and develop. My family always had bread with meals, but usually the white stuff from the store. I try to make healthier versions, so I don't feel like I am eating junk. … Continue reading Make your own Fruit Nut Bread
Huge flavor in a little tube
I have a secret weapon I use for flavor - anchovy paste ! Now before you say you hate anchovies, I will tell you nothing tastes fishy, and you won't even know it's in there. You'll only know the food tastes good. I often buy it by the dozen just to get the best price … Continue reading Huge flavor in a little tube
My Favorite Cast Iron Magazine
If you have followed along for a while, you know I love my cast iron skillets and bake ware. My grandmother's and mother's skillets are prized possessions. In fact, you could say I am rather passionate about using cast iron. I also have a penchant for buying magazines and books about cooking in general, but … Continue reading My Favorite Cast Iron Magazine