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
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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
12/24/2022 – This soup turned out great and we liked it a little bit better than the potato soup made yesterday. This seemed heartier. It was inspired by the recipe here. Ingredients 1 pound bulk Spicy sausage from Alabama Specialty … Continue reading
12/23/2022 – This was a very good soup. The ingredients were inspired by the recipe here but the directions came from a recipe here. Note we made a different potato soup recipe—a Tuscan version—the next day and it was also … Continue reading
12/21/2022 – Mary made up this casserole on her birthday to take to the UBC Wednesday Night Supper this evening and it was great. The dish was moist and chunky with no sauce as in a typical casserole. Each bite … Continue reading
11/25/2022 – This cook referred to the cook in Thanksgiving 2021 that is here and that one referred to the one in Christmas 2017 that is here. The one in 2017 was inspired by Chef Robert Barker’s recipe on page 41 … Continue reading