by Cindy Alldredge | Sep 11, 2025 | Appetizers, Brunch, Lunch, Snacks, Vegetables, Vegetarian
I really love zucchini and I have to admit I really love it fried. And this is the way to do it slap-dash-fast-and-easy. It’s great for dinner or a late-night snack. I wanted to call it Zucchini Octopus but Corinne said NO. But you can if you want and I think...
by Corinne Ritz | Sep 4, 2025 | 4th of July, Dinner, Fish, Food, Gluten Free, Myrna Ritz Approved, salmon, seafood, shrimp
Fish and shrimp are two of the seafood items I love to eat. I have a very short list of what seafood things I like. My husband grew up near Salem, Oregon where he ate and loved a lot of seafood. His mom used to make this stuffed salmon. She got this recipe from a...
by Cindy Alldredge | Sep 2, 2025 | Autumn, Autumn Porch Supper, Casserole, Dinner, Mexican, Vintage Casseroles
This casserole originated in 1979 when John Wayne himself apparently contributed this recipe to a charity cookbook sold as a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society. Where did John Wayne get the recipe? Nobody knows so let’s just assume he was on set on a...
by Cindy Alldredge | Aug 30, 2025 | Dessert, Pies
Sometimes the simplest things are the best. This pie is just that. The combination of the crust, creamy filling and cherry topping is pretty close to perfect. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and butter together. Press the crumbs into the pie pan and bake...
by Corinne Ritz | Aug 28, 2025 | 4th of July, Appetizers, Brunch, Dinner, Food, Gluten Free, Snacks, Summer, Vegetables
Do you love a yummy Jalapeno Popper? Maybe they are too spicy for you? Try this version that is not quite as spicy! Do you have large zucchini from your garden? Or from a friend’s garden? My dad brought me these large zucchinis from his garden. I am now having...
by Cindy Alldredge | Aug 25, 2025 | Apples, Autumn, Autumn Porch Supper, Baking, Cake, Dessert, Holidays
I love autumn baking…for the smells and the taste. This cake the perfect autumn dessert to serve anywhere, any time. Start by mixing the flour and spices together and set aside. Place the sugars in a mixing bowl. Add in the eggs, oil, applesauce and vanilla....
