There a few things that I enjoy more than preparing a balanced meal The techniques Mom taught me I use often. I’d like share family recipes and will add a few of my own.
Mustard Pickles
I was introduced to mustard pickles by my grandmother. These are not what most people think of when they think of pickles. When young we called them sour pickles. Over the years, the pickle I make is more sharp then sour. But have always been a family favorite. I’ll admit […]
LuLu Johnson’s Chocolate Doughnuts
1 1/4 c sugar 1//2 c cocoa 2 tsp melted butter Pinch of salt 1 c sour milk 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda Flour to make a soft roll about 3 c 2 eggs 1 cap full of vanilla Beat eggs and sugar together. Add melted butter […]
Aunt Emily’s Donuts
1 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Sour Milk Beat with egg beater 2 Eggs 1 teas Vanilla (Full Cap) Beat Again 3 Cups Flour In Flour Sifter 1/2 teas ginger Add to sifter 1 teas baking soda Add to sifter 1 1/2 teas of tarter bakewill cream or baking powder Add […]
Beef Stew
Mom taught me to make beef stew in my early teens. She used a pressure cooker, starting by cutting the beef into bite size chunks and braising in the pressure cooker, with a little oil until all sides are brown. Next she added a whole onion a teaspoon of salt, […]
Stuffed Mushroom Caps
A few years back, my son and I decided to try stuffed mushrooms. We didn’t use a recipe we just started a sauté and from scraps in the refrigerator put together a stuffing. We didn’t use bread but used cheese to keep the “stuffing together.” Over time I have come […]