Meatloaf is a dish people love…or they hate. But there are so many variations on how to “doctor up” ground beef that even true meatloaf haters may need to think twice about writing it off. On a recent trip I decided to make meatloaf and mashed potatoes for our Indy family. The girls were thrilled, […]
Parmesan Cheese Lids Make Spill Proof Cups
When a little girl asks for a bedtime drink to take to her room…this is a GREAT way to oblige! Simply save the lids from empty Parmesan cheese containers, then wash, and screw one onto a Mason jar filled with ice water. Snap open the lid and insert a straw… Voila! A perfect drink cup that […]
Try Nick’s Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Garlic Dip – It’s Meemaw Approved
Artichoke dip is an old standby at many holiday parties. But if you’re tired of the “same old same old” dish…give this one a try. (It got rave reviews several years ago at Christmas dinner!) My son Nick cooks like I do. He finds a recipe that sounds good, then he “tweaks” it to […]
Gluten Free Recipes – Ask And You Shall Receive – Coming Soon!
Many people have asked me to share some gluten free recipes here on Meemaw Eats. But since I have no experience with that type of cooking I have been hesitant to pass along recipes that are not “tried and true…and taste tested by me.” A gluten free diet is helpful for anyone who suffers from […]
New Friends, A Kosher Kitchen, And “A Chelluva Challah Bread” Recipe
Good friends can sometimes slip out of our lives, but when they slip back in it’s a wonderful thing. And that’s what happened when I reconnected with my friend Jane. (Unfortunately we lost touch years ago after our kids grew up and we stopped attending school events together.) After a chance encounter at an outdoor […]
Kids In The Kitchen – A Wonderful Place Where Memories Are Made
The kitchen, ANY kitchen, is my Happy Place. And that place makes me even happier if kids are in the kitchen with me. It’s easy to find tasks for kids to do, no matter how young they are. I simply look for age appropriate tasks such as crushing corn flakes when we make our own […]
Niles Grill – Niles, Illinois…A Five Star Family Run Diner You Won’t Want To Miss
Our “Road Trips” take us in many directions, and a recent Chicago trip found us hungry for breakfast on a beautiful Sunday morning. And that’s when we hit the jackpot in Niles, Illinois. You see, a “diner breakfast”, hot coffee and the Sunday paper are the norm for us, no matter where we are. I […]
Rice Pudding – Comfort Food Worth The Effort…And The Clean-Up!
Sometimes…the BEST dishes don’t start out that way. Like this pot of (what was supposed to be) Rice Pudding. UGH! What a MESS! I had this kitchen disaster while I was still trying to get used to a new cook top. And as you can see…I had a long way to go to […]
Steamed Cod And Veggies In Parchment Paper – Fit For Company!
When we get a reservation at “The Meemaw Hotel”…I go into entertaining mode and I begin to plan our meals. Meals fit for company. Such was the case when we hosted two of our favorite “foodie” house guests, and my menu ideas took flight. I planned for two “fancy” meals at our house, but a […]
Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli With Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Autumn is the perfect time to make butternut squash ravioli. And it’s also the perfect season to entertain guests! When entertaining company, I love to try out new recipes, especially when I invite “victims” who seem to be willing to eat just about anything I cook! So imagine how much fun I had when I got […]