Archive: In the Kitchen

Broccoli Salad

Posted on: Jun 13, 2012        In: In the Kitchen, Recipes        With: No comments
When Melanie Ann and Olive came to visit, I needed a side dish to go with the left over BBQ.  I thought I would make Chinese cold slaw because I didn’t eat get to eat very much Chinese cold slaw at the Big Jubilee Supper, and I really like Chinese cold slaw.  When I got […]

Rumpledethumps

Posted on: Jun 12, 2012        In: In the Kitchen, Life and Love, Recipes        With: No comments
Rumpledethumps – what a name!  I love saying it – Rumpledethumps, Rumpledethumps, Rumpledethumps.  Isn’t that fun.  What you need to know is that this is a British mashed potato, cabbage dish that is topped with cheese.  I’m here to tell you it is yummy in the tummy!  Becky brought this dish to the Big Jubilee […]

Virginia Style Corn Pudding

Posted on: Jun 8, 2012        In: In the Kitchen, Recipes        With: No comments
One of the best cooks I know is my dear friend Sheila.  We have been cooking together for a bazillion years.  Back when, we prepared many a luncheon for the church ladies (WMU – Women’s Missionary Union as it was called).  Sheila is from Virginia, and she does everything properly.  Her attention to detail is […]

The Queen’s Jalapeno Rice

Posted on: Jun 7, 2012        In: In the Kitchen, Recipes        With: No comments
Up front you have to know – this recipe does not contain jalapenos.  It is made with green chilies.  Why the title?  Who knows?  I’m here to tell you – Do not worry about the title.  The Queen’s Jalapeno Rice was a big hit at the Jubilee Supper, because it was wonderfully delicious! Friend Marsha […]

Making Cajeta with Good Friends

Posted on: Jun 6, 2012        In: In the Kitchen, Recipes        With: No comments
Sorry I missed visiting with you yesterday, but I had a very good reason.  Melanie Ann and Olive my two dear friends from collegiate days at Texas Technological College (as it was known then) came to visit.  We always have so much fun together.  (Yes, we went to the Arboretum today, but that will be […]

Great Balls Afire – The Best Sausage Balls

Posted on: Jun 4, 2012        In: In the Kitchen, Recipes        With: No comments
My son Chris and his wife Mikel make the best sausage balls. Honestly, their recipe isn’t that much different than other recipes I have tried, but their sausage balls are goodness gracious – so much better.  As a public service to you, I have been trying to analyze what makes the difference.  Just for you I have […]

New Food Processor

Posted on: May 31, 2012        In: In the Kitchen        With: No comments
La Machine broke.  The trusted, loved and often used food processor that I got in the late 70’s or early 80’s is gone.  Back then I demonstrated the La Machine food processors at Joske’s (?) in Valley View Mall.  Most days the Cuisinart lady was also demonstrating her food processor.  We grated vegetables and cheese.  We […]

Chocolate Pie

Posted on: May 30, 2012        In: In the Kitchen, Recipes        With: No comments
Ben has been lobbying for me to make chocolate pie for our family get-to-gathers.  On Memorial Day, his wish was granted. This recipe is adapted from several chocolate pie recipes, and I am amazed how good it is (shocked myself).  Do you dream about a dark rich chocolate pie?  Well then, this is the pie […]

Potato Salad

Posted on: May 29, 2012        In: In the Kitchen, Recipes        With: No comments
The kids came over today for Memorial Day.  Ever-Lovin’ grilled hamburgers (Yum!), and I made my mother’s potato salad.  It is still my favorite.  The addition of mustard and celery seeds is the secret for this very tasty salad, and trust me – it is oh, so good! Boil your potatoes.  I like using the […]

Tea Punch

Posted on: May 23, 2012        In: In the Kitchen, Recipes        With: No comments
While out and about today, two of our friends ordered Arnold Palmer’s as drinks with lunch.  As you know, this is the half tea and half lemonade drink that is sometimes called a half and half.  This drink got me to thinking about a tea punch recipe I have. For years I have made a […]