This is the same recipe used for the Marinated Tomato Slices. Some folks don’t like the cucumber seeds. In that case, peel them and slice horizontally. Scrape out the seeds with a teaspoon, and then slice. They will look like half moons.

1 cup vegetable oil (I use canola)
1/3 cup vinegar - white, rice, or tarragon [...]

Such a simple idea. You can have these with any meat you cook or grill.

1 cup vegetable oil (I use canola)
1/3 cup vinegar - white, rice, or tarragon (not cider vinegar)
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley or 1 Tbsp. dry
3 Tbsp. minced fresh basil or 2 tsp. dry
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. black [...]

This needs to be made the night before and left to set in the fridge overnight.

1 loaf of French bread or 6 croissants
3 cups milk
6 large eggs
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp. cold butter, cut into tiny dice

Lightly grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.

Trim ends of bread loaf and [...]

Not made too often anymore, but still a classic. Reacquaint yourself with it or try it for the first time. You won’t be disappointed.

1- 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 lightly beaten egg white
1 small onion, diced
1/2 cup saltine cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. prepared horseradish
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 packet beef gravy (follow directions [...]

Quite a name, quite a cookie. Named after my daughter’s favorite. You’ll need a food processor or blender for these.
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup white Crisco (not butter-flavored)
1 egg
1-1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1-1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 cups flour - all purpose
1-1/4 cups old fashioned oats (not instant)
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 [...]

Pork chops can dry out and be unwanted so easily. This method keeps them juicy and tender. You must use a pan that can be placed on the stove top as well as in the oven.

6 1/2-inch thick boneless pork chops (loin chops)
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
3 Eggs
3 Tbsp. milk
1 [...]

I have tried so many different recipes and ways of making meatballs. I added sausage, I played around with different spices and the “keep it simple” way is still the best way to go. These are outstanding. Please try to use the best ground beef you can get. It does make a difference. The picture [...]

These are crispy, not chewy. I haven’t created a chewy version yet, but I’m working on it.

1-1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup white Crisco shortening (NOT butter-flavored)
1 stick of margarine (NOT butter)
1 egg
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. kosher salt
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
(or, you can mix up [...]

I did not grow up eating this; I discovered it as a teenager and have been hooked ever since. I hope my rendition is worthy of something you’ve had in the past or could be kept in your baking repertoire.

2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cups sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. baking powder
2 [...]

This is straightforward and very adaptable to any other veggies you may wish to add. Reminder: tomatoes & cucumbers don’t adapt well in a salad that is kept stored - they get mushy. I normally do not add them. Hey, you can always serve them on the side sliced and presented nicely on a serving [...]