by Corinne Ritz | May 21, 2023 | Gluten Free, Grilling, side dish, Snacks, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized, Vegetables, Vegetarian
I started making this dish years ago when I was searching for more vegetable dishes to put on the Thanksgiving table. We love pickles and love to try different kinds of pickles. I cannot remember where I got this recipe or who gave it to me. All I know is that these...
by Corinne Ritz | May 2, 2023 | Creation Station, Easter, Family, Fun, Granny's Corner, Make It!, Party Time, Uncategorized
Scroll down to the bottom for printable instructions! We are from the Pacific Northwest. I think my older kids consider themselves to be Oregonians more than they do Coloradans. My oldest 3 feel that their childhoods were spent in the PNW rambling through forests,...
by Corinne Ritz | Feb 25, 2023 | Asian, Chicken, Dinner, Food, Freezer Meal, Gluten Free, New Years, Uncategorized
When I was 7 years old my dad gave my mom a Chinese food cookbook and a shiny new wok for Christmas. Some wives might not love that kind of gift, but my mom LOVED it! She immediately started using it. That year for New Years Eve she made chicken egg rolls, pork fried...
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...
