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Category Archives: My Muse
Bread and Butter Pickles
I can do better with a bit of practice. It’s been about a week. Had to open the pickles for a test. Hey, somebody has to be in charge of quality. Mmmm, Good. Recipe is a keeper. 1 Gallon Cucumbers … Continue reading
Grandma Jacque’s Crispy Oatmeal Cookies
My children always remembered Jacque Nickerson, Grandma and differentiated her from everyone else in their lives because of these cookies. These cookies have immortalized Jacque. They are flat, crispy and nutty. Perfect flavor and wonderful with a cup of coffee … Continue reading
German Hot Potato Salad
My mother-in-law’s favorite “Company’s coming dinner” was German Hot Potato Salad and Roast Beef served with a green side salad. Jacque loved bacon probably since it was rationed or hard to come by during World War II. When she died at … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas Dinner, Grandma Jacque's Favorites, Side Dishes
Tagged Potato, Salad
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Southern Style Lemon Meringue Pie – My Dad’s favorite!
Depending upon how tart you like your lemon pie to be, choose the appropriate lemons. Meyers Lemons are sweeter as they are hybrid lemon mixed with a mandarine orange. Whereas the standard lemon is much tarter – which I like! … Continue reading
Gravy
My mom made gravy. Gravy with fried chicken especially. Once the chicken was done, mom would add 1/4 cup flour to the oil in the frying pan. Stir the flour in the grease until it is brown. It will brown nicely, … Continue reading
Ruthie’s Lemon Pie
At Christmas this year, my sister-in-law, Carol made the pies. She has shared her mom’s Lemon Cream Pie recipe. “My mom’s pie had meringue on top made from the whites of the 3 egg yolks. Many recipes today suggest whipped … Continue reading
Mexican Quiche, Monterrey Eggs, Quiche Lorraine – Make it your way!
This is for a crowd! WOW! What a versatile dish! It can easily be served for breakfast, brunch, lunch and even as a cocktail dish as an hors d’oeuvre. It’s QUICK and EASY! Just wait ’til the raves come in. … Continue reading
Posted in Brunch, Carol's Cupboard
Tagged brunch, Frittata, Hash Browns, Mexican, Mexican Eggs, Monterrey Eggs, quiche, quiche lorraine, salsa
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Zucchini Bread
3 eggs well beaten 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 tsp vanilla 1 cup oil 2 cups shredded zucchini 3 cups all purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 3 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup chopped … Continue reading
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Rustic Peach Tart
So what could my mom do with her canned peaches? Everything or nothing, they were always great. This tart is equally good with tart apples, pears, plums, or berries, apricots or yes – peaches.  Even combining fruits would be great.  The … Continue reading
Chewy Popcorn Balls
In preparation for Halloween night, my mom would gather us and we would make popcorn balls to hand out for goodies. 1 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup (or 1 cup maple syrup) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 … Continue reading