Sometimes a jar of applesauce is all it takes to dream up a whole new recipe. As our winter season winds down, I’m always on the lookout for recipes that will use up the items in my well stocked pantry. I learned the hard way that I can’t leave items behind from one winter to […]
Gluten Free Apple Bundt Cake Proves Gluten Free Can Be DELISH
Gluten free baking is foreign territory to me, but I’m always willing to explore new tastes and new ideas in the kitchen. So when Cousin Lynn showed up at a cousin’s reunion with this Bundt cake last Fall I couldn’t wait to taste his creation. Some of the ingredients may be foreign to you, as […]
Meemaw’s HEALTHY “Kitchen Sink” Muffins
The word HEALTHY sometimes gets a bad rap…especially when it comes to food. Most people think of things like alfalfa sprouts or slimey green mystery drinks…but that’s not my version. I set out to create a healthy muffin using ingredients I already had in my pantry and in my refrigerator. Check out my healthy NO-FAT […]
Waste Not Want Not – Turn Leftover Cherry Compote Into Cobbler
I hate to waste delicious food. I was left with lots of Spiced Tart Cherry and Pear Compote after Thanksgiving dinner, so I decided to turn that leftover jar of fruit into a warm dish of Cobbler. And that turned out to be a delicious decision. I wasn’t sure if I needed to add any […]
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 […]
Roman Apple Cake and Autumn – A Match Made In Heaven
Apple cake is one of my favorite Autumn desserts, and one of the best recipes is found in my tattered and stained copy of the first edition printing of the Kalona Historical Village Cookbook. I treasure this book to this day since that book brings back wonderful memories of my Mom. Both Mom and I […]
Mom’s Strawberry Shortcake with Blueberries and Mint
The strawberry season is already in full swing…and I just happen to have my Mom’s recipe for a homemade shortcake that is better than anything you can buy. It’s quick and easy too. And I’ve ramped up the strawberry topping by adding some unexpected ingredients. (I think you’ll like it!) When ready to serve, cut a […]
When Life Gives You Cherries…Make Chocolate Cherry CUP Cakes!
Our recent trip to Indy was a “working” family visit so Peepaw wasted no time getting started. And a cherry dessert was sure to be the result of the fruits of his labors. The only question was…what kind of cherry dessert to make? I’m usually assisted by THREE girls in the Indy kitchen, but two […]
Blueberry Rhubarb Cobbler – Double Your Pleasure For Dessert
Whoever thought to create a Blueberry Rhubarb Cobbler? Whoever it was…she (he?) was a GENIUS. I found myself in need of that recipe when I made a trip to an Amish-owned grocery store in our area. That store was offering a deal on blueberries I just couldn’t pass up. They were selling a flat (12 […]
Rhubarb Cobbler…Another Hug From Mom’s Recipe Box
Rhubarb is widely grown in the Midwest…and thanks to my brother I have plenty to make lots of yummy springtime desserts. Several years ago Tom dug up some of the 100 year old rhubarb plants that have been growing on our family farm for generations. He transplanted those hardy plants in my backyard so I […]