1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice a pinch of ground cloves two 1/2-inch-thick loin pork chops In a small bowl stir together the salt, the cinnamon, the allspice, the cloves, and pepper to taste. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels, rub the spice mixture on both sides of them, […]

1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces) 1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 large eggs 1/4 cup all purpose flour 4 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (each about 1 inch thick) 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 2 tablespoons […]

Epicurious 2 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 4 teaspoons dry mustard 4 teaspoons cayanne pepper 2 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 8 boneless chicken breasts ( or 3 pounds of chicken parts) 3 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 […]

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 […]