7/5/2023 – Mary made this with old pecans that had been vac packed and frozen. They turned out very well. This was inspired by the recipe here. Ingredients 1 large egg white 3 tablespoons dried rosemary, finely chopped 1 teaspoon … Continue reading
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7/2/2023 – We made cajun marinara like last year and froze it in quart and pint containers for easy meals in the winter. Started with a 25 lb. box of canning tomatoes from Sessions Farm Market (only $15) as our … Continue reading
6/26/2023 – This was a great dish made with yellow squash and zucchini from the garden. It was inspired by the recipe here. … Continue reading

5/4/2023 – This was an easy dish that was great. The recipe below was inspired by the one at The Mediterranean Dish. This seasoning/sauce would be great with shrimp or pork chops. The original recipe called for anchovies that we … Continue reading
6/7/2023 – This test used the leftover seasoning from 5/2/2023 but measured everything. It had the old-time smell of shrimp being boiled but the salt seemed a bit low and the seasoning was not distinctive. The seasoning-to-water ratio seemed ok … Continue reading
3/17/2023 – Mary made this for Reuben Sandwiches we made with the Pastrami smoked for St. Patrick’s Day here. This prep was inspired by the recipe at Natasha’s Kitchen here but is much spicer. This is not our 1000 Island … Continue reading
The ingredients listed below is what they put into the Taco Soup Mary grew up on as well as did Kelley and Tim. True to the way grandmothers record recipes there are no measurements nor directions. Too bad they said, … Continue reading
2/27/2023 – Mary has been making her own cole slaw and potato salad dressings for the past 3+ years and today I found that neither is on this site…or anywhere else. She does not measure anything and so the measurements … Continue reading
First made 2/21/2023 – This was an easy side dish with fresh components and good flavor. It was inspired by the recipe here. Ingredients 6 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 cup sliced fresh portabello mushrooms1/2 cup chopped green onions … Continue reading
1/21/2023 – Mary made this great soup that was rich and flavorful. She was inspired by the recipe here. Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter1 medium yellow onion, diced1 large carrot, diced2 cloves garlic, minced¼ cup all-purpose flour2 cups half and … Continue reading