Mariana had two different kinds of Strata at the cabin in the countryside before Jeffrey’s Hampden-Sydney College graduation. Since then it has become an important breakfast dish at every family get-together. I found this recipe from Gale Gand in House Beautiful which has … [Read more...]
Potato-Cheese Soup
From The New Laurel’s Kitchen by Laurel Robertson, Carol Flinders, and Brian Ruppenthal (1986). One of Laurel’s fans remarked about this soup, “It gets us through the Minnesota winter.” Laurel replies, “What a winter! What a soup!” Winters here aren’t that cold, but this soup … [Read more...]
Mexican Rice
Adapted from The Kitchn blog and really yummy. Serves 12 to 16. We found this recipe and now include it with our Mexican Night menu at the beach or for other family get-togethers. 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes 1 medium onion, peeled and roughly chopped 4 cups … [Read more...]
Turkey Stuffing
An approximate recipe, written down for the first time in 2013. Use more or less, add extras, take out things. It is delicious when baked in the oven. It is sublime if you put the stuffing into a turkey and then roast the turkey. The turkey juices season the stuffing in a … [Read more...]
Roasted Tomatillo Green Salsa
If I had no nutritional conscience, I would eat homemade salsa and chips at every meal, perhaps varying the menu with homemade nachos. This recipe from Gourmet, November 1999 makes a wonderful hot green salsa. 1 1/2 pounds fresh tomatillos 5 fresh serrano chiles 3 … [Read more...]