2-pound salmon fillet, skin on 1 cedar plank, soaked in water 30 minutes 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp canola oil 1 tbsp dried thyme leaves (we used fresh) 1 tsp cayenne pepper Soak the plank in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat a gas grill to high. (If cooking with charcoal, allow the […]

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 medium garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 6 ounces of thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into fine strips 2/3 cup walnuts (about 3 ounces), coarsely chopped (Carrie is allergic to walnuts so I use walnut halves to make it easier for her to avoid them.) 1 pound ziti (or similar tubular […]

One 12 to 14 pound turkey, fresh or thawed, washed and de-gibleted. Stuffing optional Preheat oven to 450F. Place stuffed turkey breast side down on rack. Add 2 cups of water to the bottom of the pan (enough to cover the bottom of the pan but not touching the turkey). Keep enough water in the […]

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.

A Holiday tradition that uses the same dough recipe as our Christmas cookies.

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

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

From Quaker Oats Serves 4 Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 1 Hour Difficulty: Easy 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef1 cup tomato soup or sauce3/4 cup uncooked oatmeal1 egg slightly beaten1/4 cup chopped onion1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon peppersome catsup Heat oven to 350F. Combine all ingredients; mix lightly but thoroughly. Form into loaf shape […]

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

1 can Italian cut green or yellow wax beans, drained 2 slices of bacon,fried and crumbled Bacon fat, from frying the bacon 2 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce 2 dashes Tabasco (and/or Crystal, Carrie improvises) 1/4 tsp. Dry mustard Mix it all together in a small bowl, cover and microwave for two minutes. Stir, and zap again […]