Artichoke Fritattas 1 tablespoon parsley 4 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1 bunch green onions 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 soda crackers (crumbled) 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese 2 6 oz jars artichoke hearts 1 clove garlic Preheat oven to 325F. Chop onions and fry with garlic in the oil from one jar of the artichoke hearts. […]
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The Gramma Dorothy Cookbook
Some years ago, my niece Jaime had the brilliant idea to compile all of my mother’s (Gramma Dorothy) recipes into book format. The resulting “Gramma Dorothy Cookbook” was a fitting tribute. The recipes, some old and some new, brought back many memories for me and captured the essence of family. Now, I have converted these recipes into digital format and posted them on this site for all to see. Since I have not yet tried these recipes, consider them untested.
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Traditional Sauerbraten and Red Cabbage
Traditional Sauerbraten and Red Cabbage 1 cup cider vinegar 1 cup Burgundy 2 cups onions (sliced) 1 carrot (sliced) 1 stalk celery (sliced) 2 allspice berries 4 cloves 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 pounds beef rump or chuck 1/2 cup ginger snaps (crushed) 1 medium cabbage 1 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons margarine 1/2 […]
Pinchitos Morunos
Pork kebabs from Spain. Pinchitos Morunos are eaten everywhere in Spain as a tapa (appetizer). Pinchitos Morunos 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon powdered cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano freshly ground black pepper to taste 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon […]
Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Enchiladas 2 4 oz cans chopped green chiles 1 large clove garlic (minced) 1 large can chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups onions (chopped) 1/2 teaspoon oregano 2 tablespoons oil 12 corn tortillas ((plus 1/3 cup oil)) 3 cups shredded cooked poultry 2 cups shredded cheese 2 cups sour cream 1 teaspoon salt […]
Chocolate Glaze
Chocolate Glaze 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 tablespoon plus 2 taspoons hot water 1 cup confectioner’s sugar (sifted) few grains salt 1 tablespoon oil Dissolve cocoa in water. Add oil and blend in sugar and salt. If needed add more sugar to thicken or water to thin. Spoon over cake.
Sour Cream Spice Cake
1 cup sour cream 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 salt 3 tablespoons cocoa, (I think) 1/2 cup raisins, soaked in hot water 2 1/4 cups flour, “enough to make batter” 1/4 cup molasses 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat oven to “350ish.” Bake as regular […]
Gramma’s Meatloaf
The secret is to form a free-standing loaf so that a large surface area is exposed. I’m not a big fan of ketchup on meat loaf, but you can certainly add up to 1/2 cup if you want. Gramma’s Meatloaf Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes Servings […]
San Francisco Stew
More of a casserole, this dish was what my Gramma would frequently make during our non-holiday get togethers. The brown sugar and bacon on top made it really appealing to my sister and I, because as you know, everything is better with bacon!
Carrot Cake Frosting
This is a change of pace from the ubiquitous cream cheese frosting. More like a glaze, the buttermilk adds a little tanginess, Carrot Cake Frosting 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup butter 1 tablespoon corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla Boil all ingredients together for five minutes, stirring constantly. Poke […]