Description This is by far the easiest recipe I have found for strawberry jam without using a pectin. The jam is soft, spreadable and delicious. Ingredients 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled 4 cups white sugar ¼ cup lemon juice Instructions In a wide bowl crush strawberries in batches until you have 4 cups of mashed … Read more
Description This is a great recipe that I found in another user’s comments but nowhere else on the site. Enjoy! We use this as a dip for crab cakes or as a spread on sandwiches. Ingredients ¾ cup mayonnaise 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper … Read more
Description Good old fashioned restaurant-style hash browns. Perfect with hot pepper sauce and ketchup! Ingredients 2 medium russet potatoes, shredded ½ medium onion, finely chopped ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 egg 1 cup oil for frying, or as needed salt and pepper to taste Instructions Rinse shredded potatoes until water is clear then drain and … Read more
Description Polenta is nothing more than coarsely ground cornmeal. The classic ratio is 1 part polenta to 4 parts water, but I like to measure the polenta just a little scant of a full cup. I often use chicken broth instead of water. It’s a perfect base for any kind of saucy meat or mushroom … Read more
Description These mushrooms are the quintessential topping for all types of steak. Also excellent over baked potatoes. I have people calling me and asking me for the recipe even years after I have made them for them. They are that good!! Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 1 pound button mushrooms, sliced 1 … Read more
Description I made these up years ago and have been making them ever since. They are always a big hit. These potatoes make a wonderful side dish for any meal and are terrific heated up the next day for lunch. Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes 8 slices bacon 1 cup sour cream ½ cup milk … Read more
Description The special thing about this recipe is that it’s so simple. Fresh asparagus with a little oil, salt, and pepper is cooked quickly over high heat on the grill. Enjoy the natural flavor of your veggies. Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper to taste Instructions Preheat … Read more
Description My mom used to make this easy recipe every Thanksgiving when I was little. We kids could never get enough! It was our very favorite Thanksgiving vegetable. If you have children, or have some coming to visit you as guests this Thanksgiving, I guarantee that they will eat (and enjoy) this veggie dish! Even … Read more
Description This is an actual recipe from a former employee of a popular drive-in restaurant. Crispy coated onion rings like the pro’s make! Ingredients 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 cup milk, or as needed ¾ cup dry bread crumbs … Read more
Description If you are sick and tired of mash potatoes, fries, chips and all the other ways potatoes are prepared but don’t have the time for a complicated roasted vegetables dish than this is an easy and flavorful way to get ‘er done. Ingredients 2 pounds potatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces 1 onion, halved and … Read more