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The Great Depression Foods (Baked Stuffed Onions)
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 […]
Championship Style Spare Ribs
Championship Style Spare Ribs I have been binge-watching BBQ Pitmasters and decided to attempt to make some Championship Style Spare Ribs at home. The main thing I learned from the show was the Johnny Trigg’s 3-2-1 method of cooking pulled pork and ribs. Smoke for […]
Angela’s Pulled Pork Dry Rub
Revised 9/4/23 You can purchase Big Moe’s Cason Pork Rub here. It doesn’t seem like a lot, but it gives a good heat to the back end, making this rub a great sweet/heat rub for Pulled Pork or ribs.