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…
Author: mcgowanmealsandmemories
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…
Best Ever Carrot Cake
Top of everyone’s favorite list!