This is the ultimate gooey tasty goodness for game day! I have to pay respect to the originator of this sandwich – Mario’s of Kansas City, MO. You can find information at marioswestport.com. This was a favorite childhood sandwich for me, as my father would bring these home after a long day at work. Unfortunately, I have never found another location that makes these, so I learned how to make them on my own. This would be an Italian equivalent to the Pasty in the UP. On a football Sunday, it’s hard to find a more satisfying sandwich.
Original Grinder
White Chili
This was originally a Naval recipe that I stumbled upon years ago, but it makes the best white chili I have ever had. This is a family favorite soup of ours perfect for cold weather, as it really warms you up. Loma and I use a Le Creuset cast iron Dutch Oven to create this heaven in a bowl. The cast iron pan produces a nice even heat that minimizes the risk of burning. By using one pot for the dish, we capture all the depth of flavor from the brown bits created from the browning process. You can substitute Chicken stock for the Turkey stock, but the homemade Turkey stock adds a deep, rich flavor to the soup.
Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed Peppers
Cabbage Casserole
Cabbage Casserole
Cracker Crusted Walleye
Ice Fishing season is around the corner, and I wanted to share our favorite way to prepare Walleye filets at home.
Hamburger Vegetable Soup
Credit for this recipe goes to Carol Steinhoff. I have embellished and added a few things to this dish. During the cold season, this is one of our favorites! Cooking the veggies in with the beef adds a greater depth of flavor. The addition of fire roasted tomatoes adds more flavor. The recipe below makes a hearty soup, and feel free to cut back on the ingredients to make it more broth based.
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
This is a very definition of a “family favorite” recipe as it has spanned several families. I found this recipe in Gram’s collection of recipes and was a bit surprised, since this has also been in my recipe collection since high school. Both Gram and I note credit for this recipe to my best friend’s mom, Chetti Green. And I know this a one of their family favorites!!
Zucchini Drop Cookies
Zucchini Drop Cookies
Apple Cranberry Pie
Here is the Apple Cranberry Pie I make several times throughout the fall for my hubby after our annual trip to the apple orchard with friends. We typically pick Cortland and Honey Crisp along with and whatever mystery apple is growing in the neighbors yard?