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1,000 Island Salad Dressing
Back in the 70s and 80s, “Thousand Island” dressing was all the rage. I recall making it at the restaurant where I worked. We made gallons of it every week and served it with most of the salads that were ordered. Salad dressings have come a long way in the past 50-plus years. Here’s to…
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Cheesy Ground Beef Dinner
When the kids were little, life seemed busy all the time. Between work, school functions, church, and chores, I was always looking for a quick, easy idea for supper, especially on Wednesday when the kids needed to be uptown for “J-Team” by 6 pm. My go-to recipe was usually that popular box dinner recipe with…
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Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Our local convenience store/delicatessen has boneless chicken wings that my husband really enjoys. I bought frozen boneless wings at the grocery store, thinking it would be convenient to have some at home to make anytime he wanted. Unfortunately, my husband didn’t like them because there was too much breading, and they were not battered. I…
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Fantastic Tempura Batter
Remember the last time you were at your favorite restaurant and ordered the perfect batter fried chicken or fish? My mom made the best “beer batter” I had ever had, and I have tried for years to replicate it. I think I’ve come as close to hers as I can. The only thing that is…
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Taco Seasoning
Taco Tuesday is a real thing around here; it can be on any day, even Wednesday or Thursday, especially when I want an easy, no-hassle meal. There are so many store-bought options for seasoning packets, and I am sure everyone has their own personal favorite. I have noticed some are “saltier” tasting than others, some…
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Homemade Egg Rolls
We really enjoy a good egg roll around here. Unfortunately, the store-bought ones are not as good as they used to be. Something about the wrapper is just not “right”, and there isn’t much filling anymore either. Here is a simple but good recipe for vegetable, pork or chicken egg rolls Ingredients: Directions: Chop the…
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1 Pound Sandwich Bread with home milled flour
I have been seeing a lot of information recently regarding the benefits of “home milling” wheat for breads and pastries. I thought I would give it a try. It can be time-intensive, but I consider it a labor of love, and I am truly enjoying the process and the results. I would really encourage you…
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Instant Onion Soup Mix
This recipe actually changed my “pantry”. I used to buy this boxed version of instant soup mix when I needed it to make “French Onion Dip”. My kids affectionately renamed it “Minnesota Crack”. Now, I’m not sure if this is the official name of another type of dip, but it is entirely possible. In this…
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Vanilla Coffee Creamer
“Fancy Coffee” is apparently a thing now. When I was younger, there was no such thing as flavored coffee; it was black, with or without cream and sugar. The first time I had coffee was with my grandma, who was born in 1903. To say she was old-school, well, it fits. Grandma would make “coffee…
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Breakfast Burrito
Mornings in a busy house can seem overwhelming at times. You are running behind schedule, the kids are not cooperating, and everyone seems to be in a hurry. These can be days when making breakfast just doesn’t seem possible. Here is a simple way to make breakfast ahead of time, so all you need to…