This Italian classic will make any dinner extra special and create more fond memories for the kids. Lots of steps and handiwork give it a definite old-fashioned feel. You won’t regret it! For this particular batch, I used two pint-sized jars of my home-cooked and home-canned pasta sauce, and round steak – home-ground with the […]
Category: Grandma’s Picks
Souped-Up Pork Chops and Rice
Adapted from a pastor’s wife’s recipe appearing in the 1969 collection of Assemblies of God Women’s Recipes, this surprisingly good pork chop recipe will bring back fond memories of dinner in the oven. (If you prefer to prepare the exact original recipe, omit the bacon pieces and related steps and lightly grease the skillet instead.) […]
Easy Hamburger Casserole
Fond memories of dinners as a child! Mild, simple and kid pleasing, this tasty, filling dish is as much fun to make as it is to eat. Just like Jiffy-Pop. For the ground beef, I used home-ground sirloin which provided a wonderful uniform texture, but if using ground beef of more than 20% fat, consider […]
Sausage and Noodles Casserole
This visually appealing recipe would make for a challenging home economics assignment with its numerous cooking steps using several different cooking methods from boiling to sauteing and roasting. Yet, in true vintage American form, its use of mundane ingredients with little added seasoning nonetheless yields a surprisingly rich, flavorful dish. You’ll need: 6 oz. pasta […]
Scalloped Potatoes Au Gratin
Adapted from a pastor’s wife’s recipe appearing in the 1969 collection of Assemblies of God Women’s Recipes, this fills the house with a delightful aroma of this dish that is as delicious as it is simple. You’ll need: 2 cups cubed ham2 potatoes, medium or large, thinly sliced½ cup grated cheddar or American cheese1 picnic […]
Autumn Mac & Cheese Bake
You’ll never go back to boxed macaroni and cheese after this bubbling, appealing dish makes your home smell like grandma’s kitchen. Its peppery aroma with a tantalizing whiff of onion flavor will delight mom and dad without being too potent for the kids. 12 oz. elbow macaroni, uncooked weight (small or regular size)3 Tbsp butter, […]