PIE comes in many forms, and in honor of National PI(E) Day let’s talk about PIZZA! I don’t know about you, but Sunday night pizza has been a “thing” in our family for years and years. And our winter Sundays spent in Florida are no different. So one Sunday I decided to treat some of […]
Bangers And Mash…My Irish Eyes Were Smiling!
It’s hard to believe, but this old Meemaw had never whipped up a batch of bangers and mash with onion gravy until last week. And as I ate that Irish dinner I became nostalgic for my dear old Irish relatives. The relatives I had known…and some I never knew. I never met my Grandpa Grady since […]
Slow Cooker Homestyle Chicken and Noodles
Chicken and Noodles is a comfort food classic, and my slow cooker version is as simple as it is delicious! I rarely drag out my slow cooker since I’m usually at home to babysit whatever dish I’m making for dinner, but one winter day I decided to dust off my slow cooker and plug […]
Broiled Peel and Eat Shrimp…A Messy Dish That’s FUN To Eat!
Shrimp is a family favorite around our house, and serving my broiled peel and eat version is an easy and FUN way to enjoy them. What child doesn’t love to get their hands dirty? And this super simple recipe is a favorite for our “Middle Sis” Indy granddaughter. As you can see…this girl takes the […]
Quick and Easy Chocolate Pudding…Make Someone Happy!
Chocolate pudding and grandkids go hand in hand. And I love to look back on my blog posts from years gone by…especially to see how much all seven of our grandchildren have grown. That’s when I realize how much time I have spent in the kitchen with our wonderful grandkids! I started writing my blog […]
My Great Fish Cooking Experiment
Fish is the topic on this first Friday in Lent…so it’s the perfect time to revisit my 2016 experiment. You see…it’s not every day this usually land-locked Iowa Meemaw finds herself standing in front of a fishmonger in a grocery store known for more fresh fish varieties than I’ve ever seen! Penn Dutch Food Center in […]
Chicken Nuggets..Homemade and Healthier Too
The other night I was hungry for chicken nuggets…But not the kind from Ronald’s house. I craved the homemade kind…the crispy, yummy, baked kind. I’ve made chicken nuggets with our grandkids for years because the ones we make are made with simple, wholesome ingredients and no preservatives or additives. I just feel good knowing […]
Meemaw’s Cajun Jambalaya…A Fat Tuesday Tradition
When I was a child, my brother and I were encouraged to give up some type of food during Lent as a form of penance. Being kids, we always looked for the least painful sacrifice to make. It was easier way back then, since many foods were not available in the Heartland during the early Spring. […]
Hamburger “Goo” Sandwiches…My Mom’s Recipe
Hamburger Goo Sandwiches…Say WHAT? When I found this handwritten recipe in Mom’s old recipe box I must say I wasn’t sure what to expect. But since my mom was the best cook I’ve ever known I was willing to give it a try. My mom lived through the Depression, and she absolutely knew how to […]
Norm’s “Mucho Gusto” Margaritas…Thumbs UP…And “Ole’!”
Last winter our friends Norm and Nancy gave me the recipe for Norm’s “World Famous” Margaritas, and this winter I FINALLY got around to making a pitcher to share with some of our Iowa friends who were visiting. Let me just say Norm must be a VERY popular guy when he’s whipping up batches of […]