Category Archives: Tried and True Recipe

St.Patty’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage. Served with boiled potatoes and carrots. Along with Colcannon, Soda bread with Irish butter.

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Sandra

  *******   DON”T FORGET THE DIPPING SAUCE !   Made in a Crock Pot very early A.M and then placed in Roaster covered with foil for the oven on 250 until dinner. Mmm…there was also German Chocolate Cake, Ice … Continue reading →

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Rise and Shine…Another Full Turkey dinner today

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Sandra

It’s now time to take care of the turkey and straighten up from yesterday.   First of the group to eat and take off and go back home. (That leaves 10 left) They just wanted the basic dishes so they … Continue reading →

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What’s for dinner? Spaghetti, salad and doctored crescent rolls that taste like “garlic toast”.

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Sandra

  Nothing like spaghetti sauce cooking all day filling the house with the aroma of “home”. That sounded so stupid but I really mean it. I love the smells and the feelings that come from making your food from scratch. … Continue reading →

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Spicy BBQ Pork Sandwiches (made from left over Pork Roast)

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Sandra

   

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This should be interesting. I will be baking today with someone that is “learning”. Wish me luck….. Vintage Walnut Cake 1960

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Sandra

  Please leave a comment and tell her how pretty the cake is. I want to encourage her, NOT discourage her.     I will update when I can.   (Update) Oh myyyyy …….what a day and its still early … Continue reading →

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Caramel Apple Dip

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Sandra

    Caramel Apple Dip   Makes about 3/4/ cup   Ingredients 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup granola cereal or crushed graham crackers for garnish Preparation … Continue reading →

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What’s for dinner? Crock-pot Beef and Broccoli over rice

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Sandra

This is an old standby since I make it a lot for when I am not home when they eat. Super easy and yummy.   Crock-pot Chinese Beef and Broccoli 1 pound boneless, beef chuck roast, sliced into thin strips 1 … Continue reading →

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Mom’s 1970’s 7-Layer Dip. I tried something different this time.

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Sandra

  LISTEN HERE……. I put the cheese on top to seal the rest of the ingredients. If it is going to sit on the table, I am going to make sure that it stays “moist”. The cheese and tomatoes seal … Continue reading →

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Breakfast this morning was “Loaded Waffles”

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Sandra

So many possibilities for these waffles.  I have already made another batch of waffles and two other batches of “inside stuff”. This is going to be fun ! Okay now I’m off to make cinnamon rolls.   I use a … Continue reading →

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Recipe Tried and True Granny’s 4 Bean Salad

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Sandra

Great with any food from the grill and great to take to a BBQ.   when I make it……. I put some of this and some of that in dishes. I think I did okay with this.  ———>>>    If … Continue reading →

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I made Banana Nut Muffins (again of course)

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Sandra

They are always so moist and yummy. I make them about once a month or every other. This is one of those popular snack after breakfast but before lunch. I would just call it mid-morning but because there are strange … Continue reading →

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Apricot Cake

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Sandra

Apricot cake for “special request”. I even had little hands helping. I made the apricot filling days before and it worked out well. I normally make two but this time I guess I was too busy. It is starting to … Continue reading →

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Spicy BarBQ pork sandwich topped with Cole Slaw served with chips on the side (oh and strawberry shortcake for dessert)

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Sandra

  I had a total disaster with a pork butt/shoulder because I tried a recipe from the internet. Oh My God….. it smelled awful. I had to open windows because it smelled so bad. I threw it away and started … Continue reading →

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Making Nanner Muffins

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Sandra

  I’d call this a ” freezer fill up day”. Muffins, breakfast casseroles, cooked bacon, sausage patties, omelette fillings etc. I like the idea of having assorted breakfast foods for anyone to microwave for a descent breakfast like french toast, … Continue reading →

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Homemade “Three Cheese Olga”, served with a small “Greek Salad”.

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Sandra

Cooking for the Midnight crew.   Olga’s Three Cheese on homemade Olga bread with NO tomatoes for this person. Served with a greek salad with homemade greek dressing.        

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Making Olga Bread

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Sandra

This is my own twist on so many yucky recipes out there floating around that CLAIM to be authentic. I’m sure you know the ones that I’m talking about…. they claim to have worked there for many years etc. …….Then … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Side Dish………. Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Sandra

Thanksgiving is such a stressful time but with this easy Cranberry Sauce, you will be crossing things off your list. Honestly, it is so easy and can be made ahead of time. I have NEVER doubled but I have made … Continue reading →

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3 Step Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Sandra

  Before starting this recipe line your pan with foil read below very important step. Learn from my mistake…. YES line it.   3 Step Lemon Cheesecake Bars   Ingredients 1½ c. graham cracker crumbs 2 tbsp. margarine 2 package … Continue reading →

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Tried and True…….Banana Cream-filled Cupcakes

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Sandra

The first time I made these…. it was a total mess. I was given such a short notice that I needed to bake something for the following day. The second time was so much better. The last time I made … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Corn Crisp Corn Cobbler

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Sandra

Thanksgiving leftovers. Recipe lady that passed away gave me this years ago. We have made this with our left overs and they were wonderful. I make a quick pan of cornbread just for this. It takes NO TIME AT ALL. … Continue reading →

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Homemade Low Carb/Sugar free Ketchup and BBQ sauce

Posted on June 6, 2006 by Sandra

       

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Mom and Granny’s  Shrimp or Crab Dip

Posted on December 2, 2004 by Sandra

  This was served at every “cold weather” party and holiday. I have been serving this for over 50 years and it is still a hit. I keep a back up dish of dip in the fridge since it goes … Continue reading →

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Chicken of the Week Recipe….. Chicken with Currants

Posted on September 5, 2001 by Sandra

  I love my Chicken book because it was my Mom’s and I am going to try every single recipe in it. Hey… I said TRY (smile) YES, I changed it to “my liking”…. change it to yours or leave … Continue reading →

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Recipe…… Any “Sports Day” Dip

Posted on January 28, 2001 by Sandra

I have been making this over 45 almost 50 years now 60. Add any favorite ingredient that you think would taste yummy. I like to make two separate bowls of it so that it can be reached by many.   … Continue reading →

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ONE of my favorite quick salads Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad

Posted on February 19, 2000 by Sandra

This is one of my favorite “any time” salad. It can be thrown together so fast and for any entree. You can also double or triple or even cut the recipe in half. Ice cold and crispy….. Yum !   … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Applesauce Cake 1958

Posted on November 2, 1999 by Sandra

Another family recipe from Mom and Family I posted these photos of some of her recipes boxes but I thought I would do it again.   There is NOT enough money in this world to buy these from me.   … Continue reading →

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Crockpot Parmesan Potatoes

Posted on May 11, 1999 by Sandra

Let me say this right now…. you can do so much with this recipe.   Crockpot Parmesan Potatoes   6 potatoes, sliced 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 small onion chopped 4 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 1  can … Continue reading →

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Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore

Posted on January 19, 1998 by Sandra

  I Broil the chicken ahead of time so that the skin is nice and browned before putting it in the crock-pot. You can make this in a dutch oven too. oh geeze or any larger pan on the stove. … Continue reading →

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