Family Friendly Recipes
Poached Pears My cousins, Guy and Teri, were kind enough to give me some pears from their Green Anjou Pear tree in their yard. I couldn’t resist making some Poached Pears with some vanilla, honey and warm fall spices. This recipe is very easy to […]
Hungarian Goulash Years ago, my Aunt Marty brought me some authentic Hungarian Sweet Paprika from Kalocsa, Hungary on one of their trips to Chicago. Of course, I had to make Hungarian Goulash with it. My Mother loved it. We had it at a restaurant nearby […]
The Great Depression Foods (Baked Stuffed Onions) My mind is blown. Many of the recipes I post are from watching my Mother, Grandmothers, and Aunts cook. The Stock Market crash of 1929 spiraled the country into The Great Depression, which lasted from 1929 to 1941. […]
Chicken Tortilla Soup I’m always making soup in the fall. Chicken Tortilla Soup is a hearty and comforting meal. It is filled with shredded chicken, fire roasted tomatoes, green chiles, corn, black beans, and tortilla strips. Served with diced avocado and lime juice, it makes […]
Poached Pears My cousins, Guy and Teri, were kind enough to give me some pears from their Green Anjou Pear tree in their yard. I couldn’t resist making some Poached Pears with some vanilla, honey and warm fall spices. This recipe is very easy to […]
Hungarian Goulash Years ago, my Aunt Marty brought me some authentic Hungarian Sweet Paprika from Kalocsa, Hungary on one of their trips to Chicago. Of course, I had to make Hungarian Goulash with it. My Mother loved it. We had it at a restaurant nearby […]
The Great Depression Foods (Baked Stuffed Onions) My mind is blown. Many of the recipes I post are from watching my Mother, Grandmothers, and Aunts cook. The Stock Market crash of 1929 spiraled the country into The Great Depression, which lasted from 1929 to 1941. […]
Colcannon Potato Cakes What is Colcannon? Colcannon is a classic Irish potato dish. It is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day with all the green ingredients added. However, it is such a wonderful comfort food, I like to cook it in the fall. Truthfully, it’s amazing […]
Stuffed Pork Loin My Dad was a good cook. He would get recipes from chefs at the restaurants we would go to, bring them home and make them. He was also a cinematographer and worked on movies and the news for many years. He always […]
Pumpkin Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Crispy Sage Leaves It’s fall and the pumpkins are calling me! What better time to enjoy a wonderful plate of Pumpkin Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Crispy Sage Leaves. These Pumpkin Gnocchi are soft and pillowy! They are flavored […]
Sauerkraut Soup My Mother’s side of the family is Italian but also Bohemian/Austrian. There has been some debate on which it really is (Bohemian or Austrian) so I now just say both. I grew up with various Sauerkraut dishes that my Grandmother and Mother used […]
Cherry Delight Cherry Delight was a popular recipe when I was growing up. My Mother used to make this and I know some of my Aunts did as well. It’s always a favorite with guests. I add a little twist with cinnamon in the crust. […]
Shrimp Fried Rice This will probably be the easiest Shrimp Fried Rice recipe you will ever make. Every time I order Chinese food, I always purchase an extra fried rice and freeze it. That way when I am busy around the house or working, I […]
Chicken Tortilla Soup I’m always making soup in the fall. Chicken Tortilla Soup is a hearty and comforting meal. It is filled with shredded chicken, fire roasted tomatoes, green chiles, corn, black beans, and tortilla strips. Served with diced avocado and lime juice, it makes […]
Poached Pears My cousins, Guy and Teri, were kind enough to give me some pears from their Green Anjou Pear tree in their yard. I couldn’t resist making some Poached Pears with some vanilla, honey and warm fall spices. This recipe is very easy to […]
Hungarian Goulash Years ago, my Aunt Marty brought me some authentic Hungarian Sweet Paprika from Kalocsa, Hungary on one of their trips to Chicago. Of course, I had to make Hungarian Goulash with it. My Mother loved it. We had it at a restaurant nearby […]
The Great Depression Foods (Baked Stuffed Onions) My mind is blown. Many of the recipes I post are from watching my Mother, Grandmothers, and Aunts cook. The Stock Market crash of 1929 spiraled the country into The Great Depression, which lasted from 1929 to 1941. […]
Colcannon Potato Cakes What is Colcannon? Colcannon is a classic Irish potato dish. It is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day with all the green ingredients added. However, it is such a wonderful comfort food, I like to cook it in the fall. Truthfully, it’s amazing […]
