Pork Roast (FHK)

Back before internet searches and cooking channel shows, we didn’t have many celebrity chefs, mainly the humble home cook and a few Julia Child types from which to source our recipes. In this instance, FHK refers to the person who shared this recipe, and I think it was Freida Koch. I believe I saw that … Continue reading

Mushroom Sauce

Well, hello there! I got behind on posting, procrastinated, and all of a sudden it’s November! What the heck happened?? Here’s a recipe for a mushroom sauce that might be nice with a steak or chicken dish.

Brocoli Wiz (Mary C)

  Here’s a side dish called Brocoli [sic] Wiz. Cheese, broccoli, rice, all sound good together. Give it a shot some day! Broccoli Wiz (Mary C) Saute in 2 T butter: 1/2 c diced celery 1/2 c diced onion 1 10 oz package frozen broccoli 2 c cooked rice 1/2 of 8 oz cheese whiz … Continue reading

Thumbprint Cookies

Heading down cookie memory lane, here. I used to just love thumbprint cookies, and the various butter cookies that follow a similar recipe. They remind me of Christmas, holidays in general, and those old Hickory Farms catalogs that used to arrive around Halloween. I always wanted *something* from that catalog because the cookies and candies … Continue reading

Chocolate Frosting

This is a boiled frosting recipe. I am not experienced enough of a cake maker to know the benefit of boiling versus a cold frosting. Perhaps someone in the know can share with the group. Chocolate Frosting 6 Tbs milk 6 Tbs butter 1 1/2 c sugar Bring to a boil. Boil for 30 seconds. … Continue reading