by Bob | Aug 25, 2016 | Dessert
When I was a UPS driver I had a coffee shop/ice creme parlor on my route. The nice lady who ran it always made this cake and always saved a piece for me! When she closed the shop I was disappointed, but she did give me the recipe! You will need: 4 1/2 cups flour 3...
by Bob | Aug 20, 2016 | Side Dishes
I never had mushrooms before I met Margo. And know I can’t get enough of them! We like the portabella the best! You will need: 3 tbs olive oil 3 tbs butter 1 lb mushrooms (sliced) 1 clove garlic thinly sliced 1 tbs red wine 1 tbs teriyaki sauce 1/4 tsp garlic...
by Bob | Jul 9, 2016 | Main Dish, Seafood
This recipe could be for crab balls or crab cakes. We prefer the balls on saltines with a couple of drops of Tabasco! You will need: 2 slices white bread with the crust removed and crumbled 2 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tsp Old Bay 2 tsp parsley 1/2 tsp prepared yellow mustard...
by Bob | Jun 27, 2016 | Grilling, Side Dishes
These potatoes are so good, that I have trouble not eating them all while I am grilling! You will need: Potatoes (Yukon Gold are the best, but any will do) Oil (Canola, or what you have) Salt Slice potatoes into thick slices. Recommend using a slicer so they will be...
by Bob | Jun 26, 2016 | Grilling, Main Dish
Everybody loves barbecued hamburgers! The task of making the best juicy hamburgers is not for everyone. I think that we are on the way! You will need: 2 pcs white sandwich bread with the crust removed and cut into 1/4 inch pieces 1/3 cup low fat milk 2 1/2 tsps kosher...
by Bob | May 19, 2016 | Main Dish
We love this lasagna! It makes a lot and Margo usually only makes it when we have company. But this time we had it twice and she froze the rest! You will need: 1/2 lb lasagna noodles 2 Tbsp oil 2 cloves mince garlic 1 medium onion, chopped 1 lb ground beef 2 1/2 tsp...
by Bob | Mar 29, 2016 | Side Dishes
We like sweet potatoes, and we mostly bake them or cook them in the crockpot. But for something different, these are very good! Needed: 6 large sweet potatoes 1/2 cup butter 2 cups white sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tbsp vanilla extract salt to...
by Bob | Mar 29, 2016 | Side Dishes
There is nothing quite satisfying as fruit as a side dish. This is excellent! You will need: 1/2 cup butter 1 cup white sugar 4 eggs pinch of ground cinnamon pinch of ground nutmeg 5 slices of white bread 1-2o ounce can crushed pineapple with juice Preheat the oven to...
by Bob | Mar 20, 2016 | Main Dish
For something different we liked this chicken recipe! You will need: 2 lb chicken tenders or skinless boneless breasts 2 sleeves of crackers (ritz, townhouse or your fav) 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/2 cup milk 3 cups grated cheddar cheese 1 tsp dried parsley For the...
by Bob | Mar 14, 2016 | Side Dishes
I love potatoes and I love cheese. So scalloped potatoes are a match made in heaven! You will need: 1 1/2 lb potatoes 2 tbsp butter 1 cup grated cheese 1 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp salt Peel potatoes and slice lengthwise into 1/2 inch slices. Combine all ingredients except...
by Bob | Mar 13, 2016 | Main Dish
For a little something different. We enjoyed this! You will need: 1 lb pasta cooked 1 lb chicken tenders 2 tbsp butter 12 – 16 oz Velveeta cheese 1 cup milk 1 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes and chilies 1 10 oz can cream of chicken soup (or celery or mushroom) 1/2 tsp...
by Bob | Mar 10, 2016 | Main Dish, Slow Cooker
To us a pot roast should be full of flavor and so tender that you do not need a knife. After some experimenting we came up with this. We used Dr Pepper as the soda because it is not as sweet. You can not taste the soda in the roast. But you can taste it in the broth....
by Bob | Mar 7, 2016 | Main Dish, Seafood
This is simply amazing! Just enough extras to add flavor, but not take away from the crab. You will need: 1 egg at room temperature 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning 1/2 tsp sugar 1...
by Bob | Feb 24, 2016 | Main Dish
Fast and easy one dish recipe. Great comfort food! You will need: 4 medium potatoes 1 lb lean ground beef cooked and drained 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 can vegetable beef soup (or can of mixed vegetables and beef broth) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp onion powder...
by Bob | Feb 22, 2016 | Grilling
I love barbecued chicken but I always had trouble with flare ups. Burnt chicken was almost guaranteed! I found some wire baskets that fit on the skewer and I started to have rotisserie chicken. This chicken was awesome. It did take a long time to cook and there was...