Family Friendly Recipes
White Castle Hamburger My earliest memory of having a White Castle Hamburgers was back in the 1960s. My Aunt’s Father owned a construction company and we went to White Castles to buy Hamburgers for the crew. They cost $0.12 cents each at the time and […]
Cream Filled Cookies Betty Crocker’s Cookbook 1975 (Cream Wafer Recipe) with a couple of tweaks. Everyone in my family loves these cookies. They are my son’s favorite. We have been making these since 1975 and they are the first cookie everyone reaches for. The recipe […]
Vanilla Bean Scones I love a good scone and there are many to choose from. They are perfect for any breakfast or brunch. This recipe is for Vanilla Bean Scones. The list of sweet and savory scones grows as chefs get more creative. Here are […]
Portillo’s Chopped Salad – Copycat Recipe This Portillo’s Chopped Salad – Copycat Recipe is just like the restaurant’s version. It’s a hearty pasta and green salad combined. A perfect finished dish to bring to a family gathering or a potluck at work. Watch for an […]
Afternoon Tea (Part 1 Finger Sandwiches) I always wanted to open a little cafe that specialized in soup, sandwiches and pastries. On Sundays, I would feature an Afternoon Tea. Afternoon Tea is a tradition that began in 1840 by the Seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anna […]
Cauliflower Cheese Soup This creamy and luscious cauliflower soup is something you really need to try. It will become a new favorite! It did at my house. My son loves it.
Pesto I love the first harvest of my Italian Genovese basil. It is a perfect time to make Pesto. Genovese basil is a sweet basil. It is the essential ingredient in basil pesto, but it is also wonderful in sauces, on pizzas, and any other […]
Renaissance Faire Chai Tea We love to go to the Renaissance Faire every year or as often as we can. One of the things I love to get is their Chai Tea. I ask one of the servers why it was so good and he […]
Stuffed Mushrooms Your family will love these delicious Stuffed Mushrooms. If you have any of the cream cheese mixture left over. It makes a great spread for crackers. You really could just form the filling into a cheese ball and serve as well. For […]
