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Chocolate Gravy
Since we’re on the “gravy train”…. I guess I must be living under a rock, because I have never heard of this! Here is a recipe that will satisfy any self confessed chocoholic! Chocolate gravy is a variety of gravy made with fat, flour, cocoa powder and sometimes a small amount of sugar. This variety is […]
Continue ReadingAmish Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
Amish homestyle cooking On my recent trip to Indiana, I had breakfast at Das Dutchman Essenhaus, which is Indiana’s largest restaurant (with 1,100 seats!). Amish homestyle cooking is the offering. I had the biscuits and gravy. I have to say, it was REALLY delicious! I am embarrassed to say, this was my first time. Sausage Gravy […]
Continue ReadingTillamook Cheese Bread
Tillamook – a wonderful cheese! I love Tillamook cheese. It’s very high quality, yet mass-produced. They sponsored the grilled cheese contest that I entered a few months ago. I especially like the extra sharp cheddar. I wish I could go on the factory tour! Tillamook Cheese Bread Males 1 loaf ½ cup hot water 2 […]
Continue ReadingLemon Icebox Pie
A Tart Tart This is a really easy and fast dessert, except for the chilling time. It would probably work with limes or oranges as well. Lemon Icebox Pie Serves 8 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup lemon […]
Continue ReadingRosemary Chicken Salad Sandwiches
A healthy sandwich Here is a great sandwich recipe from Cooking Light. Fresh rosemary and smoked almonds set this chicken salad apart from all the others, and rotisserie chicken breasts make it quick and easy. Rosemary Chicken Salad Sandwiches Serves 5 3 cups chopped roasted skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 3/4 lb) 1/3 cup chopped […]
Continue ReadingFruit Slush
A Refreshing Slush On a lighter, non-fried food note, I had this fruit slush at an Amish buffet breakfast at the Das Dutchman Essenhaus restaurant. It is really delicious and refreshing after eating biscuits and gravy! It’s a great thing to have in your freezer. My aunt, Elba, gave me the recipe! She wrote a note on […]
Continue ReadingThe Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich – Trip Down Memory Lane Part 2
The breaded pork tenderloin sandwich played a big part in my childhood, growing up in Northern Indiana. Whenever I got sick, my mom would buy me two (yes, 2!). It would instantly make me feel better. Thank goodness, you can’t get them in Los Angeles! I would have to limit myself to one per month! […]
Continue ReadingElba’s Deep Fried Dill Pickles
My Aunt Elba Yesterday, I got to see my Aunt Elba. She is famous in the family for making deep fried dill pickles. I was secretly hoping that she would make them while I was here. Well, guess what? She did! They were delicious! Most restaurants around here have them on the menu. This is […]
Continue ReadingA Trip Down Memory Lane – Part 1
I have come to the land if my childhood. I grew up in Goshen and Elkhart, Indiana. I left when I was 13 years old in 1974. I haven’t see my family since then, so I am a bit nervous. It’s only been 37 years! I have very fond memories of my childhood. I grew […]
Continue ReadingMiso Glazed Scallops
Miso Paste I love the simplicity of this recipe. Miso paste is an under utilized ingredient in this country. Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning produced by fermenting rice, barley and/or soybeans, with salt and the fungus kōjikin, the most typical miso being made with soy. The result is a thick paste used for sauces and spreads, pickling vegetables or meats, and mixing with dashi soup stock […]
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