1 cup cooked oatmeal 2 large eggs 2 lb meatloaf mix (1 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork) 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 bottle chili sauce (ketchup-based) Preheat oven to 350F. Cook oatmeal per box instructions (in […]

From Epicurious 6 large russet potatoes, rinsed and dried 6 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sour cream 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter 4 tablespoons prepared white horseradish 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill Preheat oven to 400? F. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork. Place potatoes on oven rack; bake until crisp outside and cooked through, […]

From Epicurious 1 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground peppercorns 2 filet mignons 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots 1/2 cup beef broth 1/3 cup medium-dry Sherry 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon chilled butter, cut into 4 pieces Spread ground pepper on a plate. Dredge the steaks in […]

1/4 cup white wine 2 tablespoons taragon vinegar 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots or onion 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 2 sprigs taragon chopped 1 sprig chervilchopped (can substitute mint) salt and pepper optional – 1 sprig parsley minced 3 egg yolks 3/4 cup melted butter Cook everything but the eggs and butter over direct heat […]

2 filet mignons coarse salt and pepper olive oil Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Rub steaks with olive oil, salt , and pepper. Add two tablespoons olive oil to an oven-proof* skillet or saute pan. When oil is hot, add steaks to the pan and sear until nicely browned, about two minutes on each side. […]

Another basic recipe to give you a starting point to get creative.

1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 teaspoons curry powder 2 cups long-grain white rice 3 1/4 cups water (3 3/4 cups if you like moister rice) 2 teaspoons salt I measure out the curry powder, salt, water, and rice and stage them near the stove. Once […]

1 pound of ground beef 4 large eggs, beaten 1 cup Italian seasoned dried breadcrumbs (I use Progresso Italian Style) 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper About 4 cups spaghetti sauce Spaghetti noodles, cooked Use your favorite sauce recipe. I use Lawry’s Extra Rich and Thick powdered mix because it requires simmering […]

My mother, Pearl gave us the idea of adding pudding to cookie recipes.

Another recipe I learned from my mother. This has been foolproof.

Decadent Oatmeal Cookies from my Mother’s recipe, enhanced by Carrie Lynn.

I have the honor of being the holder of some of the family recipes for my generation. One of them is Dearing Keuchen.