Rice Pilaf
When deciding what to make for dinner, I usually ask my family what they want to eat. If we are grilling, they love to have Rice Pilaf as a side dish. I always have the ingredients in my pantry, and my husband and boys have …
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Presnac – Val’s Cheese Soufflé
Another Presnac recipe…just a little different. This would be Valerie’s recipe, and my mom just loves this one. Simple, easy and delicious. I have a better chance of having all of these ingredients in my house, so this is definitely a go to. Ingredients: 6 …
Presnac- Anka’s Recipe
This is a recipe that was shared with by Baba Dot from a family friend. The woman’s name was Anka, and she didn’t share many of her recipes. This continues to be a family favorite, so that is why I have added it here. It …
All-Crust Sheet Pan Scalloped Potatoes
My sister introduced me to this very simple week night recipe from the Food Network. This easy and delicious potato dish takes very little time, and everyone seems to love it. The potatoes pair well with any main dish, and they cook relatively fast because …
Secret Lemonade
What is the secret to really good lemonade? Good lemons! I have a very fruitful Meyer Lemon tree in my backyard and my friends say that they are the best and juiciest lemons ever. I have to agree! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups lemon juice 1 …
Stein’s Swedish Meatballs & Lingonberry Sauce
This is the Swedish Meatball recipe from Chef Zane at the Stein Eriksen Lodge – Glitretind Restaurant. I made these meatballs at home, and then a few weeks later had them at the restaurant. If you follow the recipe and use the right ingredients, this …
Fire-Roasted Tomato Bisque
This is my go to tomato soup. I always keep a couple cans of Organic Muir Glen Fire-Roasted Tomatoes on hand to make this recipe. I have cut the recipe in half and doubled it for dinner parties. Everyone asks for the recipe, so I …
Italian Chocolate Cake
My friend Camilla shared this recipe with me, and I have been making it ever since. It was actually the recipe from her husband’s mother, so I feel very honored to have their family recipe. Camilla baked this cake with me several times, so that’s …
William Sonoma’s Ooey Gooey Pumpkin Bars
Ingredients: For the crust:1 package (1 lb. 2 oz./509 g) spiced pecan pumpkin quick bread mix 1 egg 8 Tbs. (1 stick) (4 oz./125 g) unsalted butter, melted For the filling: 1 package (8 oz./250g) cream cheese, at room temperature 1 jar (13.5 oz./382 g) Muirhead pecan …
Stovetop Mac and Cheese
I like to use ingredients that are fresh, and that I always have on hand. The recipe calls for evaporated milk, but I use half and half if I have it, or milk if I don’t. I also use whatever cheese I have in my …