There are certain things that are an integral part of a holiday meal in our family. And, although this Thanksgiving will be a little smaller and a lot different because of COVID-19, some things will remain as constant reminders of what’s important. When I married into the Croy family, my mother-in-law made sure I knew …
Grammy Cooks
A collection of recipes and family moments centered around food and tradition
This bread is super easy and really tasty. It’s only got a handful of ingredients and is the perfect accompaniment to a pot of soup or stew. I found this one on Taste of Home. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups self-rising flour (if you don’t have self-rising flour, see below for instructions on making your own)3 tablespoons …
This is my favorite basic waffle recipe and the one I used to make when “some” of my kids were younger. The elder children probably don’t remember me making homemade waffles. I don’t even think I owned a waffle iron when they were little. But my youngest son did and loved them. One of my …
Far from being just a way of using up the last of a stale loaf of sourdough bread, these croutons add a bit of crunch and seasoning to your soups and salads. Experiment with the basic salt and pepper version and add your own spice selections to vary things. How about some garlic or parmesan …
I saw the title of this recipe, thought of my husband’s love of all things blueberry, and knew I had to give it a try. This one, from Sally’s Baking Addiction, is slightly differentiated by the swirls of blueberry jam added to the top before baking. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 …
Weekend breakfasts can be awesome, memorable events. Those are the mornings when we might have a few extra minutes to put together something from scratch and bask in the glow of that morning achievement. It’s also a great opportunity to use up some of the leftover fruit or produce from the week before. Tired of …
Dear summer peaches, how do I love thee? Let me count one more way. These Spiced Peach Muffins from King Arthur Flour are heavenly. I needed a way to use my last 4-5 peaches, but we really couldn’t afford to eat even more baked goods this week. This recipe is something that is quick to …
1 cup butter (softened)2 cups sugar4 eggs, beaten3 cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups mashed bananas (about 3)1 cup sour cream (can substitute 1 cup plain Greek yogurt)2 teaspoons vanilla2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour one 9-inch loaf pan (or 3 small ones). Pan …
2 cups flour, sifted1 tablespoon granulated sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 cup shortening1 large egg, beaten2/3 cups milk Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly grease or line with parchment paper a large baking sheet. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. With a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until it resembles …
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