This 1950′s classic should never be forgotten. My family loves it, so will yours. Here’s my version. 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup white sugar 1 tsp. dry mustard 3/4 tsp. celery seed (NOT celery salt) 1/4 cup canola oil 2 ribs celery, chopped 1 green pepper, diced or sliced 1 small red onion, diced [...]

A classic with a twist. 1 pound elbow macaroni 4 1/2 cups whole milk 2 sprigs of fresh thyme 2 cloves minced garlic (jar is fine) 3 Tbsp. butter 3 Tbsp. flour 4 1/2 cups shredded sharp orange cheddar 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs Salt & pepper to taste [...]

This is a simple, straight-forward potato salad, which is how we like it at our house. Feel free to add more or different veggies as you like or a bit of chopped up dill or sweet pickle/relish. 5-lb. bag of potatoes, peeled & cut into chunks 1 tsp. sugar 3 Tbsp. white vinegar 3 Tbsp. [...]

Easy to make, better to eat. This is the perfect brunch. 1 loaf of Pepperidge Farm Brown Sugar or Cinnamon Swirl bread 10 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk or half-n-half or a combination of both 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 4 Tbs. butter, melted Preaheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 [...]

Simple. Perfect. Hands down the best blondies recipe. See for yourself. 1 cup flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup) 1 cup firmly packed (light or dark) brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 3/4 – 1 cup chopped walnuts (preferable toasted) Preheat your [...]

A quick and easy loaf cake to share with friends, beverage, and good conversation.  Also delicious for a breakfast treat and a take along in the lunch bag. Crumb Topping: 1 cup flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup (1  stick) melted butter 2 tsp. ground cinnamon Cake: 2 cups flour 3/4 cup granulated [...]

These oven cooked, herb-buttered carrots will have your family requesting second helpings. You can keep the baby carrots whole, or cut them up. 1/2 cup melted butter 2 minced garlic cloves – or more to taste 1 tsp. dried parsley 1-1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 /4 tsp. crushed, dried rosemary Sprinklings of fresh crushed pepper, to [...]

These meatballs are delicious when served over egg noodles or with mashed potatoes. True comfort food. 1 lb. ground chuck 1 lb. ground pork (or 2 lbs. ground chuck) 1 small onion, peeled & diced 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs Beef stock as needed – canned is fine 1 tsp. minced parsley 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt [...]

Perfect to serve for any day for brunch, but especially colorful for Yuletide or Christmas morning. 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 2 cups grated provolone cheese 4 eggs 1/2 cup evaporated milk OR you can use half-n-half 1 heaping tsp. minced garlic 1/4 [...]

No, I’m not bragging.  : ) Unbaked pie crust 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk 2 large eggs 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ginger 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. kosher salt Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.  Set the pie plate aside. In a large bowl, whisk all the [...]