Mini Top Hat

This is a pattern for a crocheted mini top hat or pork pie hat. It uses front post crochet and is worked by measurement rather than a set number of rows.

Porcupine Balls (Rice Meatballs)

Meatballs with rice on top of tomato-based sauce.

Chicken Broccoli Casserole

  Chicken Broccoli Casserole 4-5 chicken breasts (cooked and diced)2 boxes frozen chopped broccoli2 cans cream of chicken soup1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tsp lemon juice1 tsp curry powder (or to taste)1 1/2 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheesebread crumbs OR French fried...

Chicken Squares

This is a layered casserole with bread on the bottom of the pan, and a combination of chicken, mayonnaise, celery, and onion poured over the first layer of bread, and then topped with another layer of bread. The dish is refrigerated overnight and then baked.

Chop Suey

This is a recipe I can remember my mother making when I was a kid. Have not tried making it myself.

Spring Vegetable Soup with Orzo

This soup has chicken broth, orzo, asparagus, peas, scallions, dill, lemon juice, and celery can be added.

Cranberry Salad

Another Jell-O salad. This one has strawberry flavor with cranberries, sugar, orange pieces, apples, and walnuts or pecans.

Carrot Salad

Canned carrots with green peppers, onions, sugar, and tomato soup. Doesn’t really sound appetizing to me, but the recipe came from my grandmother.

Potato Rolls with Rosemary

½ cup water (room temperature)2 ¼ tsp 1 packet active-dry or instant yeast1 tsp plus ⅓ cup sugar (divided)1 cup mashed potatoes¼ cup milk6 Tbsp salted butter (melted and cooled)2 large eggs2 ½ tsp minced fresh rosemary1 ½ tsp salt4 ½ to 5 cups all-purpose flour Proof...

Sourdough Biscuits

  Sourdough Biscuits 1 pkg dry yeast1 c lukewarm water2 c buttermilk½ c sugar4 tsp baking powder½ c oil1 tsp salt¼ tsp baking soda5 c flour Dissolve 1 pkg dry yeast in 1 c lukewarm water. Add buttermilk, sugar, baking powder, oil, salt, and baking soda.Add 6 (or...

20 Minute Chicken Parmesan

Another, supposedly quick, chicken parmesan recipe.

Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls

Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls

  Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls Dough3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° F)2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast (or one packet)2 large Eggs (room temperature)1 cup mashed potatoes* (lightly packed)6 Tbsp butter (melted)¼ cup granulated granulated sugar2 tsp kosher salt1 - 2 tsp...

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Carob Frosting

Carob Frosting

Carob Frosting ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)½ cup coconut oil (room temperature)½ cup carob or cocoa powder¼ cup pure maple syrup¼ cup tapioca starch2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract In a large bowl using a hand mixer, a stand mixer would work too, beat butter and...

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Dylan’s Carob Cake

Dylan’s Carob Cake

  Dylan's Carob Cake ½ cup butter (soft)1 ¾ cup brown sugar2 eggs½ cup carob powder½ cup water2 ½ cup flour (white or wheat) (sifted)1 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt1 tsp instant coffee⅔ cup buttermilk1 ½ tsp vanilla⅔ cup chopped nuts Cream shortening (butter) with...

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Chili Cornbread Bake

Chili Cornbread Bake

  Chili Cornbread Bake Cornbread Mix1 large egg (lightly beaten)1/3 cup milk1 tsp ground cumin1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper1 can cream-style corn (14.5 oz)1 can diced green chiles (4 oz, drained)1 box Jiffy Cornbread MixChili1 lb ground beef1 small onion (diced)1...

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KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat

KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat

  KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat ½ head cabbage (finely chopped (about 4 cups))½ medium carrot (finely chopped)2 Tbsp buttermilk4¼ tsp white vinegar1½ Tbsp onion (finely chopped)2 Tbsp whole milk¼ cup mayonnaise2 tsp lemon juice4 tsp sugar¼ tsp salt⅜ tsp pepper...

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