Category: Tried and True Favorites

When I was growing up a favorite meal was Orange Gravy and Mashed Potatoes. Try and try as I might, I cannot recall what protein was the featured highlight of the meal that also included Orange Gravy.  Years later when cooking for my own family, I always made this with Oven Meatballs, such a good combination.…

Ready for something really flavorful?  It really doesn’t matter what cut  of chicken you use, Jerk Chicken is just plain delicious. A bit sweet, a bit spicey! Boneless chicken thighs are my favorite choice for this recipe.  In an attempt to save some fat in our diet, I have even used skinless chicken, but in…

Purchase wild, raw, shrimp. Shrimp are usually rated by size.  For this dish you want shrimp that numbered 15 – 16, ( 12 is best but I have a hard time finding these in the center of Iowa!).  This is the number of shrimp you will usually get in one pound.  The higher the number,…

Tapenade – If you like olives, you will love this! 1 can black, pitted olives 1 jar green olives, pitted. My daughter makes this without the pimentos, I like it with for the color. 1 teaspoon capers – don’t omit these and think you are still making tapenade! 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, reconstituted. To…

Granola – you can do it! It is so simple! You can choose when shopping for ingredients to make this easy recipe organic, or not! It is easy to put your own signature on this granola by using ingredients you like best! Have you ever tried warming up your milk before adding granola for a warm, delicious,…

Clam & Shrimp Squares This makes a wonderful lunch or brunch dish. Excellent on a buffet!   3 cups cooked brown rice. A mix of brown & wild  rice would be great! 3 green onions chopped, tops and all. 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 4 ounces of chopped, canned, mild, green chilies 1 cup grated…