I made this Grilled Shrimp Tomato Avocado Salad and put it in a mason jar for a group boating party. The kind of party where you have four boats rafted together and you pass food from boat to boat. It is spicy, fresh and perfect for twelve people. Just grab a fork or a spoon and eat…
Potato Salad
This is Grandma Toots’ potato salad. It is the creamy kind with the crunch of vegetables. Every time I make it, and every time I taste it, I think of all of the family events where this was enjoyed. Every family gathering, confirmation, graduation, pre-wedding, everything! Even people in our family that do not…
Zucchini Chocolate Cake
I seem to say this often, but I have had this recipe since 1981. I had to share it. I had forgotten how easy and delicious this cake is. When zucchini is fresh from the garden, it is a must to make, and the chocolate just makes it even better. Serves: 6-8 Prep Time: 20…
Rustic Blueberry Galette
I love making pies. The first thing I remember learning to make is pie dough. This is my go to recipe that takes less time than a pie. I make this when I want a rustic homemade dessert, that looks pretty, smells good, and is delicious. You can substitute peaches, sour cherries, apricots, apples…
Mocha Bars
I know this may seem like a very different kind of recipe, but, it is easy and it tastes amazing. The crunch of the peanuts, the texture of the angel food cake, the almond flavor from the maraschino cherry juice, creates a flavor that is such a memory from my childhood. My Grandmother, Lois (Toots), who…
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie
I have been making this recipe for more years than I would like to admit. In fact, my recipe book is falling apart from so many years of use, and I no longer recognize my own handwriting. Despite the state of the book, the family never fails to ask for these cookies and they…
Sausage Egg Bake
This is one of my favorite make ahead breakfasts! I always try to have the ingredients on hand. This is great for a family gathering, and the best part is that you can prepare the meat ingredients the night before and finish the egg bake in the morning. When you try this recipe, you will be amazed…
Lemon Pudding Cakes
I was planning a Birthday Dinner for a very special friend. My entrée was sole meunière, and I wanted to keep dessert light with lemon flavors but still make it really special. So here it is, Lemon Pudding Cakes! Like steamed puddings, as they cool, they lose some of their height but gain in moist…
Cream of Tartar Biscuits
What happens when you go to Barnes and Noble and sit on the floor in the cookbook section? You meet Cindy K. We started talking about food, the Mead Meadow website, and how much we love to cook and share recipes. The result is a recipe Cindy K and I made together. It was one of…
Black Olive Salsa
Black Olive Salsa is a great impromptu salsa that only takes a few minutes to prepare. Because it is one of our favorite appetizers, I always try to keep the ingredients on hand. At Mead Meadow, this is lovingly known as “Dana’s Salsa”. Our dear friend and neighbor, Dana, introduced us to this delicious appetizer….