From Better Homes and Garden. I specifically looked for an “old” recipe from a tried and true source. I wanted dinner rolls that smelled and tasted like the ones from an old school cafeteria or a diner – one that … Continue reading
These took a while to assemble, but I was able to use up some sauces from the freezer(enabling me to make more sauces for the freezer!), and the end result was well worth the effort. Plus, I had one good-sized … Continue reading
First, this is not vegan. We are not vegetarians. I’m simply seeking a few meat alternatives in an attempt to reduce our meat consumption, and in the process, hopefully lower our overall cholesterol levels. When we first got married, my … Continue reading
Cabbage Rolls, a memory of my childhood. Although I don’t remember my mother or grandmother making them, it’s actually from a friend of my mother’s whose casserole dish has stuck in my head all these years. They were really, really good. … Continue reading
To have a good spaghetti sauce (or ragu) or chili, you don’t need a four-hour sauce, but, I will say that a lovely Ragu that has simmered on the stove all day, filled with bits of beef, and beef bones, … Continue reading
We made meat pies. If you live outside of Natchitoches, the only meatpies you’ve probably had are Mrs. Wheat’s Meat Pies. These used to be made in New Orleans, but not so sure anymore. So, when he asked for meat … Continue reading
Ever since I first tasted Syrian Lentil Soup, years and years ago, I fell in love. That soup was made with regular brown lentils, rice, spinach, garlic and lemon juice. Years later I learned from family who worked in one … Continue reading
