Once again, my lack of knowledge and experience with bread dough requires that my readers contribute to the site and tell me exactly what cold dough is used for. Rolls? Secondly “Fluffo?” That I was able to find was once a competitor to Crisco in the 1950s. It was a yellow colored shortening which claimed … Continue reading
Although this isn’t one of Gram’s recipes, this is exactly the type of thing she would do – use a spare piece of paper instead of throwing it away. She was a frugal lady, much as this lady must have been. I sure hope the bank account was closed at some point! I love the … Continue reading
Maybe it’s just the sloppy handwriting, but I always love it when recipe names are somewhat vernacular and homely, as this one appears. Patato Pancakes, heh. My mother made potato pancakes a couple times when we were kids, from mashed potatoes and we topped them with applesauce (a more German way to eat them). Depending … Continue reading
Somehow the name “spinach balls” just doesn’t sound very appetizing to me, but when I read the recipe I can tell right away that if I found these on an hors d’oeuvres tray passed by some snooty waiter, I’d take one or three. I’m now opening the floor to suggestions for a new name for … Continue reading
My mom used to make veal scallopini and I remember loving it. However I have no recollection of what it tasted like. These days I have a deep sense of guilt about eating veal, so I don’t. But I will never guilt someone else if they like veal, so please enjoy! I love how this … Continue reading
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