A well-balanced, all-purpose barbecue sauce that will give even oven-cooked meats a rich barbecue flavor. It’s mellow , reddish brown in color, smooth in consistency and much better than the bottled variety. All you need to do is measure the ingredients into a saucepan, simmer until thick enough to coat a spoon, and store in…
Ingredient: brown sugar
Marinated Chuck Roast
The marinade works to tenderize as well as enhance the flavor of an economical cut of beef. The flavor is great and the meat becomes crusty-brown on the outside yet pink and juicy on the inside. You’ll think your eating and expensive slice of ribeye.
Pumpkin-Molasses Muffins
These moist velvety muffins taste best when served with Ginger-Honey Butter! Delicious for breakfast or make them in a mini pan and serve as part of a tea-party tray.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
This was the most popular recipe in our house when the boys were in school. I would make a double batch almost every other day. It wasn’t just the McGowan boys’ favorite, it was the neighborhood favorite. More than once, a group of smiling faces would come to the door to see “if the boys…
Cinnamon Rolls (aka Sticky Buns)
These are the best cinnamon rolls I have ever tasted. Yes, even better than my grandma Sutherland’s!!! They have the sugary glazed bottoms, melt in you mouth cinnamon centers, and light textured dough. The big secret to their success (and yours) is potato starch in the dough. It’s a good thing this recipe makes two…
Sam’s famous name Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Sam and Liam came over last night to show me how to make lettuce wraps. They are very good teachers. I’m sure you will enjoy them when she “teaches ” you!! Just follow along:) Print Recipe Sam’s famous name Chicken Lettuce Wraps Course appetizer, Main Dish Cuisine Asian Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 15…
Cabbage Rolls
The first time I ever heard of a cabbage roll, I was married and had three children. We took a trip to see Joe’s parents in Pennsylvania and what do you know there was talk about cabbage rolls. It was high on the list of favorites of most anyone you met. There was talk of…
Apple Pie Filling
This is a very traditional filling for apple pie. It doesn’t need any explanation just, can anyone say Thanksgiving? Your recipe for the pie crust is also on the blog. Print Recipe Apple Pie Filling Prep Time 40 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Passive Time 20 minutes Servings Ingredients 3/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup flour3/4…
Braised Red Cabbage
Looking for a side to go with your favorite pork roast, or pork chop recipe? You’ve come to the right place. Braised red cabbage, a serving of mashed sweet potato, and a slice of pork roast, a beautiful plate for a fall meal. The colors are great, the taste is excellent, and you haven’t served ‘the…
Bananas Foster
Bring out the “show biz” side of your personality and wow your guest with this very simple dessert. They will be talking about it and your culinary skills for weeks afterwards. Chef John Turenne at Yale notes the this bananas foster recipe, always a hit, was created in New Orleans’s Brennan’s Restaurant in the 1950’s. …
Monkey Bread
This is a great, finger-licking-good breakfast treat. Make the night before and it can be set out for early risers who want something to snack on before breakfast is served. Great on a breakfast buffet . Favorite of most kids because it is self- serve. Just pick a portion off the loaf, pop it in your…
Lamb Chops Madrid
Even if you don’t think you like lamb you might want to give this recipe a try.