by Corinne Ritz | Oct 21, 2023 | Chicken, Colleen Mott Approved, Dinner, Food, Freezer Meal
Are Hawaiian Haystacks, Hawaiian? NOPE! In general “haystacks” refers to a meal where you pile everything into one bowl stacked on top of each other. For example, when I married my husband I was surprised/confused when they said they were making...
by Cindy Alldredge | Oct 15, 2023 | Baking, Cookies, Halloween, Holidays, Party Time
Ah Harry Potter…he has brought us so much magic…and one of those magical things is BUTTERBEER. Oh to be able to sit down at The Three Broomsticks and taste it for the first time. These Butterbeer Cookies continue the magic. Buttery cookies with...
by Cindy Alldredge | Oct 15, 2023 | Colleen Mott Approved, Dinner, Soup
Thick hearty Beef Stew is such an American staple and was often served in my home as a girl. And my mom, Colleen Mott, made THE BEST. She served hers with homemade whole wheat bread. Oh the smells that emanated from my Mom’s kitchen. I wish I had a picture of my...
by Cindy Alldredge | Oct 5, 2023 | Autumn, Baking, Dessert, Pies, vintage
Apple Pandowdy was popular in Colonial America and was Abigail Adam’s favorite dessert. As the first resident of the White House (with her husband John) it was served there regularly. The apples are baked in a rich, sticky syrup originally made with molasses. I...
by Corinne Ritz | Oct 2, 2023 | Chicken, Dinner, Food, Gluten Free, Vegetables
I love a buffet supper or BOWL. Bowls are very trendy right now. There are even several chain restaurants that cater to this trend. I gotta be honest, I LOVE a bowl! They are perfect for a family meal because everyone builds their own, and you get to choose what is...
by Cindy Alldredge | Sep 26, 2023 | Baking, Christmas, Dessert
Apple Fritters are pretty dang wonderful. As a little girl any time I had an opportunity to choose a pastry, I always went with an apple fritter. Here’s the surprise: these are REALLY EASY! And I promise you they may well be the best you’ve ever had!...
