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Sunflower Sampler Potato Casserole

Posted on February 13, 2012, by Chris in Mom's Favorites, Sides

This recipe is from my Mother’s treasured “Sunflower Sampler” which is a collection of (now vintage) recipes from The Wichita Junior League. It’s a midwestern classic and I doubt that there is a cook from Kansas who doesn’t have a well worn “Sampler” in her kitchen....

White Bean Soup

Posted on January 11, 2012, by Chris in Main Course, Mom's Favorites, Soups

This was a favorite of mine when I was growing up and it’s even better now that a glazed, spiral sliced ham has become so popular at holiday time. If you don’t have a leftover ham (on the bone) you can find them at most of...

Red Beans & Rice

Posted on December 21, 2011, by Chris in Main Course, Mom's Favorites

I love this dish and so does my husband. In a perfect world you can use a left over ham bone but a couple of nice ham hocks work just fine. If you’re using a ham just omit the sausage – you’ll have plenty of meat...

Mom’s Quick Chili

Posted on December 17, 2011, by Chris in Main Course, Mom's Favorites

There are many fancier versions out there to be enjoyed but this one is fast, it’s inexpensive and it’s really, really good! If you like it hot, use the Spicy V8 juice rather than the traditional. Ingredients: 2 lbs. chili meat or ground round 1 pkg....

Mom’s Fudge

Posted on December 14, 2011, by Chris in Holidays, Mom's Favorites, Recipes

You really need a candy thermometer for fudge. You can pick them up in any grocery store these days. Ingredients: 2 large Hershey’s bars (these are the super size version and can be hard to find unless it’s the holiday’s) 2 regular Hershey’s bars (these are...

Cranberry Apple Pie

Posted on November 21, 2011, by Chris in Desserts, Mom's Favorites

Ingredients: 2 pie crusts 4 cups peeled and slice granny smith apples 2 cups fresh cranberries 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup apple juice 1/4 tsp. lemon juice 4 TBSP. cornstarch 2 cups sugar 3/4 tsp. cinnamon 3 TBSP. butter Instructions: Place one pie crust in...

Mom’s Italian Cream Cake

Posted on November 21, 2011, by Chris in Desserts, Mom's Favorites

Jason wanted to bake Brittany a cake for her birthday the first year that they were dating. The two of us got to spend time in the kitchen together making this delicious cake and I’ll always cherish the memory of that day. It was probably my...

Chicken & Noodles

Posted on November 21, 2011, by Chris in Main Course, Mom's Favorites, Soups

Kids always love this one – it’s not heavy on spices and seasonings. The noodles are hearty enough to fill both children and adults and the broth is warm and comforting. Mom made her noodles from scratch. I’m lazy when it comes to physical labor so that...