by Corinne Ritz | Feb 16, 2023 | Dinner, Food, Pasta, Soup, Vegetarian
About 15 years ago I helped put together a cookbook for the women’s organization at my church. I have to plug “church cookbooks.” If you see them ever at a garage sale, or at a secondhand shop or estate sale, BUY THEM. They are the BEST kind of...
by Corinne Ritz | Feb 14, 2023 | Baking, Beef, Dinner, Food, Meat, Uncategorized
The exact origin of Beef Wellington is not known for sure. The legend goes that this dish was created for the occasion of Arthur Wellesley becoming The Duke of Wellington. I hope that’s true! It is a British dish, but possibly created by a French chef as it has...
by Cindy Alldredge | Feb 10, 2023 | Dinner, Lunch, New Years, Party Time, Pizza, Sandwiches, Snacks, Super Bowl, Uncategorized
On a cold winter’s day on our little farm in Dixon, Illinois, I was scrounging for something to make for dinner. I found some frozen bread dough in the freezer and our version of Stromboli was born. It was a major hit. Here is what we like about it: It’s...
by Cindy Alldredge | Jan 25, 2023 | Chicken, Dinner, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day
Chicken Piccata is a dish that makes me happy when I am sad. It’s just the kind of meal that will make your day better. I would totally classify this as a comfort food because it just IS. But it is also quite elegant and would be beautiful served at any special...
by Cindy Alldredge | Jan 18, 2023 | Appetizers, Dinner, Party Time, potatoes, St. Patrick’s Day
Crispy potato slices topped with bacon and cheese…what could be better? These were actually created at Gilligans Bar and Grill in Texas in 1979. Soo…they aren’t exactly Irish but they are made with potatoes, so it works. I have no idea if they have...
by Cindy Alldredge | Jan 14, 2023 | Casserole, Chicken, Crockpot, Dinner, Pasta
There’s nothing better than coming home to cozy comfort food in the crockpot. And this one is wonderful. Just dump everything in the crockpot and you’re good to go! Place 2 chicken breasts in the crockpot and top with the tomato juice and crushed tomatoes....
