by Corinne Ritz | Oct 31, 2025 | Autumn, Crockpot, Dinner, Food, Gluten Free, Halloween, Soup, Super Bowl, Vegetarian
I always LOVED my mom’s chili growing up. It was always good, and I never knew how easy it was to make till I was an adult and had children of my own. I never made a pot myself until I had children. A pot of chili would’ve been too much. However, I love...
by Corinne Ritz | Oct 12, 2025 | 4th of July, Autumn, Baking, Cake, Dessert, Food, Summer, Uncategorized, vintage
I LOVE peaches with all my heart! They are only my most favorite stone fruit. So, I thought that I should caramelize some peaches and add some butter cake. Another thing I love is pineapple upside down cake, so I knew I would love a peach upside down cake. Seriously,...
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 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....
by Cindy Alldredge | Aug 23, 2025 | Apples, Autumn, Baking, Brunch, Dessert, Party Time
I could never say no to an apple tart! Here’s a fast and easy way to make them so that you can eat them hot out of the oven! Thaw a sheet of puff pastry until soft enough to roll out. Use a rolling pin on a floured surface until just a little larger than your...
by Cindy Alldredge | Aug 22, 2025 | Autumn, Autumn Porch Supper, Casserole, Dinner, Lunch, Summer, Uncategorized, Vegetables
All that zucchini at the end of summer and what to do with it! This dish is so wonderful and delicious and not just for summertime. It makes for a warm and cozy cold weather meal. Always yummy. Wash and slice the zucchini lengthwise, about 1/8-1/4 inch wide. If you...