I made these Smashed Potatoes with Chives for a dinner with friends and they were serving steak. I needed to bring something that would transport easily and that I could finish when I got to their house. They are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. They are delicious with beef, lamb and…
Waffles with White Sauce
These Waffles With White Sauce recipes are from two very dear friends, Sue and Kathy. Once you have made the waffles (the batter can also be used for pancakes), you will never buy a mix again. They are simple and delicious. The recipe is from Sue’s Mom and is a Troeger favorite. The White Sauce…
White Soda Bread
I was looking for an easy (non-yeast) Soda Bread to go with a Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner at our dear friend’s, Cindy and Nick. I was also making a bread pudding with dried fruits for dessert, and I wanted the bread to be simple, yet authentic. This White Soda Bread is so moist, so…
Chocolate Ganache
You will almost alway find a mason jar filled with Chocolate Ganache in our refrigerator. Ganache is great to have on hand for an impromptu dessert. The higher quality chocolate you use, the smoother your ganache will be. For this particular batch we used a Lindt 70% Dark Smooth bar that you can…
Puffed Pear Pancake
I have been making this Puffed Pear Pancake for years. It is one of our breakfast favorites! I started making it with apples and vanilla, but now I make it with pears and almond extract. I used a cast iron frying pan for this one, you can also use a 9 x 13 inch baking…
Simple Salad Dressing
When I lived in Paris, my dear friend Madeleine taught me how to make this Simple Salad Dressing. I have not bought a salad dressing in a store, since 2004. You can vary the dressing by changing the kind of vinegar (red wine, white wine, champagne, balsamic, lemon, lime, or orange), depending on what you are…
Jelly Turnovers
My Mom reminded me that she made Jelly Turnovers for my High School Graduation Party. How lucky was I to have homemade turnovers made instead of a cake? Mom filled them with apricot jam, you can use any jam that you like. This recipe is from my Great-Grandmother, Helga Foss Bjorge. Delicious with coffee, tea…
Sausage Herb Stuffing
This Sausage Herb Stuffing is another recipe from Grandma Toots. I have it hand written in my book, there are no measurements, just ingredients. I taste tested these amounts and it tastes just like Grandma’s did. Isn’t it interesting how much the smells and the taste of food reminds us of our childhood? I chop…
No Cook Cranberry Orange Relish
I make this No Cook Cranberry Orange Relish for Thanksgiving every year, no matter where I am. It is fresh, and as tart as you want it to be (less sugar, more tart). The color is beautiful on the table and I like it so much better than the canned cranberry sauce, no offense…
Hot Italian Sausage Tomato Soup
Hot Italian Sausage Tomato Soup is a rustic, hearty, easy to make soup. It’s great with crusty bread and a salad. I keep hot Italian sausage in the freezer so I have it on hand when I am looking for a quick meal. You can add tortellini or ravioli of your choice, to make it…