Scratch Made & Home Preserved
A delicious spin on manicotti for the seafood lover! I could eat this every week! Yields 4 – 6 Servings 12 Manicotti noodles Cook noodles as directed. Put them in cold water for 5 minutes to cool slightly, so you can handle them. Filling: 1 Cup ricotta cheese 2 Egg […]
Chicken salad for the soul! Oooh, a retro favorite for sure! Its a casserole or hot dish. You may remember this if you are a mid westerner. I have had this for many a lunch back in the day while working pediatrics. This always makes me think of my fellow […]
Hatch season is one of my favorite seasons! Yes, all of my seasons revolve around food! Whether you like it hot of mild, this sauce is perfection, so full of flavor. This is my favorite of all the salsas! 2 1/2 – 3 lbs Hatch chiles, hot, mild or a […]
I love sloppy joes and almost any spin on on a loose meat sandwich but these are awesome!! They have bacon, beer and cubes of cheddar in them…….need I say more?? I think not! Yields 6 sandwiches (depending on how big you make them!) 1 lb g,Lean round beef 1 […]
Either way you spell it, this Nebraskan retro fast food is still a hit in my book! These German beef and cabbage buns with onions, cheese and seasonings are like a loose meat cheeseburger with cabbage and an uber delicious bun! Yields 8 buns Dough 3/4 Cup warm water 1/2 […]
This bread is light and soft and if you are a beginner at bread baking, this bread is for you! It’s perfect! You can use this base dough recipe and add a multitude of yummy concoctions, such as pesto and parm, sun dried tomato and white cheddar, raisins and cinnamon, […]
This is a recipe I have adapted from Ball Blue Book, circa 1966. I have updated the recipe and canned this according to the current USDA guidelines. I LOVE this! Great for away from home lunches. You can take it to work, drain it and add mayo or leave it […]
Whether you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday or dinner, this is a quick, easy and delicious way to celebrate! 3 – 4 lbs Pork butt, cut into 2 inch chunks 1 Cup water 1 Orange, cut in half and juiced 6 Ounces evaporated milk 1 bay leaf 1/4 […]
This have been my favorite pork chop recipe for years! I made them again two nights ago and forgot to take a picture. But I thought I would post the recipe anyway because they are super delicious!! You can use your crock pot, Instant Pot or oven for this. Your […]
A summertime favorite indeed! This is one of my very favorite poolside dinners. I serve it with grilled shrimp and lots of delicious toppings. 1 Zucchini, chopped (save 2 tbsp diced small) 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped (save 2 tbsp diced small) 1 Cucumber, chopped (save 2 tbsp diced small) 1/2 […]