I like meat recipes that include vegetables and am constantly on the lookout for them. This recipe called Chicken Continental does that in a delicious way. I added cooked carrot slices for more veggie power. The chicken is covered in a white sauce that keeps the protein source moist and flavorful. This recipe is not... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats Recipe: Â 1978 Rice Vegetable Pilaf
In your preparation for Easter be sure to make this delicious dish -- Rice Vegetable Pilaf. It’s easy, healthy, and you probably have all of the ingredients on your shelves. A family member who is vegetarian is excited to know I’ll be making it just for her. She has heard me rave about its soft... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats Recipe: 1967 Pork & Rice Casserole
Meat is an important part of my family’s diet. We love beef, pork, fish, and other varieties. But, I'm resolved in 2025 to try meatless dishes which I'm exploring. Finding a package of pork chops in the freezer set me to thinking. I could do my traditional preparation of slicing Gala apples over the tops... Continue Reading →
Vintage Recipe: Polka-Dot Macaroni & Cheese
Sometimes the quirky name of a dish catches my eye as I’m examining a vintage cookbook. This ‘Polka-Dot Macaroni & Cheese’ recipe from Good Housekeeping’ (1967) seemed intriguing. What could make a macaroni and cheese casserole look like it had polka-dots? Now I love polka-dots on clothing, textiles and in décor. Still, I couldn't imagine... Continue Reading →
Recipe: Breakfast Puffs + Bonus Recipe!
This week’s post is a two-for-one vintage recipe, including a simple, delicious baked good that will become a staple in your baking! The reason for the bonus is because I was blessed to be part of a big cooking adventure this past weekend which included my setting a new record in the number of people... Continue Reading →