Non Square Granola

April 9, 2010 – 4:59 PM

I signed up to bring Granola “squares” to a work breakfast and prepared this recipe I had found.  It tastes really good but it ends up being loose, not one big piece one could cut into squares.  Oh well, everyone seemed to like it anyway.  Sprinkle on plain yogurt, pour some milk over it and eat it like cereal or just nibble on it kind of like mini trail mix… Continue reading

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Creton

March 19, 2010 – 6:36 PM

Layton and Wesley’s Mom makes this classic Canadian dish and it is a big hit around here.  Spread it on toast with mustard for breakfast or on cute little toasts for an appetizer. 

1/3 cup of Water
1 packet Gelatin
1 lb. Ground Pork
1/2 cup of Onion, chopped
2 Tablespoons of Celery Leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon of Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon of Ground Ginger
1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of… Continue reading

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Corn Light Bread

March 16, 2010 – 12:51 PM

(Grandmother Elizabeth Upchurch Recipe)

When my Dad and Mom married in l961 this was the first thing he asked Mom to learn how to make as he and Uncle Charlie were so fond of it.  When Uncle Charlie and Aunt Sally married she too started making it and we always had it when our families gathered at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

2 Cups Self Rising Corn Meal
1/2 Cup All Purpose… Continue reading

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Pizza Casserole

March 8, 2010 – 7:06 PM

Kids loved this (husband too).  I didn’t mind it at all.

1 6 oz. can of Tomato Paste
1 1/2 cups of hot tap Water
1/3 cup of Olive Oil
2 small or 1 large Clove of Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon of Salt
1/2 teaspoon of Black Pepper
1 tablespoon of Dried Oregano
1/2 tablespoon of Dried Basil
1/2 teaspoon of Dried Rosemary, crushed
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Mom’s Fried Chicken

January 6, 2010 – 10:12 AM

This sounds so simple but…I have watched my Mother cook this chicken for years, then tried to prepare it exactly the same way and it took a while for it to turn out even close to as good as hers.  Maybe I was just too immature a cook or maybe it’s a trick, I don’t know.  I’ve gotten it down pretty well now but I cheat a little…it’s easier if… Continue reading

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Chopped Salad w/ Mustard Vinaigrette

December 30, 2009 – 8:52 PM

Nothing better than a salad with lots of fresh vegetables and a tangy vinaigrette dressing…nothing worse than a salad with huge chunks of lettuce that you either have to cut or over-fill your mouth.   Nothing better than a salad with the perfect amount of dressing on each bite…nothing worse than a salad with a big clump of dressing or no dressing at all.  So…this is my favorite iceberg lettuce salad… Continue reading

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