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We’re waiting for you… Its been awhile since I’ve written.  I have been busy posting recipes, learning to edit said postings, learning how to navigate the blog, as well as how to help you readers get around.  I also have been inviting authors, (sons) to post their recipes.  I just can’t emphasize enough, how difficult…

Island Spareribs

This is an all time family favorite.  Served several times at Jeff’s Birthday golf tournaments, and lots of summertime eating even though they never see a grill!!! Prep time: 1 hour   Cook time: 1 1/2 hours  Difficulty:   Servings 8 to 10 3 to 4 lbs baby back pork spareribs 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt…

Meatball Medley

This appetizer is a real family favorite! It’s fun to bring, fun to serve, and delicious to eat!! Prep time: Start a day  ahead, it needs to marinate  Difficulty:    Serves 20 3 lbs. meatballs , uncooked 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 6 cloves garlic Combine above ingredients in a…

Peanut Brittle

Prep time: 30 minutes  Difficulty      Makes 1 1/2 pounds 1 cup Karo light syrup 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons margarine 1 cup salted peanuts 1 teaspoon baking soda Combine Karo, sugar, water and margarine in a 2 quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes…

Crockpot Beef Stew with Mushrooms

Prep time: 20 minutes  Cook time: 7 to 9 hours  Servings 8 8 new potatoes, quartered 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 medium carrots, sliced on the bias 4 to 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced 1 can (14  oz.) diced tomatoes, with juice 1 can (10 oz.) beef broth 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon…

Easy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas

Prep time: 15 minutes  Cook time: 40 minutes  Difficulty    Servings 6 1 can (10 3/4 oz.)Cream of Chicken Soup 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup picante sauce 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 6 – 6″ flour tortillas 1 small tomato, chopped 1 green onion, sliced…

Raisin Bran Muffins

Prep time: 15 minutes  Cook at: 375 degrees  Bake time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 dozen 5 cups flour 3 cups sugar 5 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 box (15 oz. ) Raisin Bran 4 eggs 1 quart buttermilk 1 cup oil Mix flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in large bowl.  Stir…

Boursin Cheese Quiche

Prepare Flaky Pastry several hours in advance, and or freeze it for a quick Quiche.   This is a great Quiche for our vegetarians.

Beer Cheese Soup

Great soup for sandwich dunking!   A Cuban sandwich or Jeff’s soft pretzels are perfect  with  this.

Crustless Crab Quiche

Prep time: 90 minutes    Difficulty : 🙂     Servings: 8 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 eggs 1/2 pint dairy sour cream (1 cup) 1/2 pint small curd cottage cheese (1 cup) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 4…

Our Story

Legacy: a place where life’s stories live on. This blog is that place for our McGowan family…Welcome! Our family was basically built in the kitchen and around the dining room table — so it makes sense that from there, that a history of us would be generated. You will find here, a broad spectrum of…