Kitchen DelishFor a cool day, where you don’t mind the oven on most of the day- get this soup going. Peel and slice up 10-12 large brown onions into 1/2 inch slices. Add onions and 1 tablespoon butter and 2 tsp. salt into a large stainless steel pot that is oven proof. (no plastic handles!) Place […]
The filling is the best- right? This is the filling of at least 2 pies with just a top crust. Refer to Moms Pie Crust for your top or buy a store made one. The rest you just peel, slice and mix. I use a good 12 apples. Pick a firm and tart apple for […]
When families blend, so do their traditions and recipes. These have German roots- called Fastnachts, served on Fat Tuesday- the day before fasting begins in some religions. Although that is not the religion of choice, every Fat Tuesday, mom Fisher makes up the donuts and so do I. Scald your milk (heat to that boiling […]
When chicken thighs are on sale- grab them up. This is a good slow cooker recipe if you will be out and about all day. It’s also a good stove top recipe. And it is wonderful finished up on a hot grill too. Place thawed chicken pieces (you can use legs too) in your slow […]
When the hot weather hits, bring out the blender. You can make these for adults too- of course! Just add a bottle, I mean a few shots of your favorite liquor. Fill the blender nearly full with ice cubes. Add 3 scoops of powdered lemonade mix (the kind with sugar added). Add water to just […]
This is an easy side dish for french fry lovers. I take a few russet potatoes, wash them, prick them with a fork, and microwave on high for 6 minutes. Remove and cool. Slice them anywhere from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch slices. Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a flat frying pan. Place […]
There are many kinds of beans out there to cook up- but the pinto just begs to be used. I start with a soup, then as it thickens, make the rest into re-fried beans. The flavor is wonderful and you can add smoked meats or not depending on your taste preferences, what’s in the fridge […]
Scrub 6-10 potatoes- adjust to the size of your crowd. Prick them with a fork and microwave for 5-6 minutes on high. Check if done and continue a few minutes at a time until they are tender. Cook and cut in half. Scoop out the centers. Meanwhile, fry some thick slice bacon- applewood cured if you can […]
Here comes football season- and we love a bunch of munchies with the game. Imagine serving fried zucchini, stuffed mushrooms and my lotsa stuff potato skins. That should fill ’em up and let you watch the game!! Stuffed mushrooms are quick- clean your button or baby bellas and remove the stem. Chop the stem into […]
Yes, you can make your own. It is so rich compared to a can- you may just find yourself making it instead of buying the pre-made. When you cook that whole chicken for your chicken enchiladas, you have at least 4-6 cups of wonderful chicken broth, complete with some onion and celery flavor. Add to […]