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Warm days and cool nights keep local rhubarb plants producing abundant stalks. Pinterest, Facebook and other social media have been flush with many rhubarb recipes and area Record-Times readers have sent in recipes or pointed out selections. One recipe was sent in by Becky Moeller of Harrington. Rhubarb Mallow Cobbler is her go to recipe when rhubarb is in abundant supply. The inclusion of a layer of marshmallows between the rhubarb filling and the cobbler topping adds extra...
Rhubarb flourishes in the cool spring rains we have been receiving lately. Though the season is a bit late this year, area cooks are beginning to feel overwhelmed with the pie plant produce. Several readers asked for a repeat printing of Baked Sticky Rhubarb Pudding, a recipe shared by Karma Henry in 2021. Super easy to prepare, it is delicious served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream or can stand alone if desired. Baked Sticky Rhubarb Pudding 3 cups diced rhubarb 1 cup...
Spring is a good time of the year to check use-by dates on canned goods and other nonperishable food items. Though most canned foods are edible beyond the stamped date, the do begin to lose flavor and change texture. Canned black beans are often pushed to the back of the pantry because they were bought for a specific recipe that is not in season now. The beginning of outdoor events is a glimmer on the horizon, and soon, side dishes for picnics and barbeques will be in demand....
Cloudy days and rain predicted over the next week stretch out the soup season. If you had a nice bone-in ham for Easter dinner, the bone would make savory ham and bean soup. Choose your favorite tomato or broth-based recipe, or use this recipe for Super Bean Soup, which can be made either way. Super Bean Soup 1 meaty ham bone 1 1/2 cups mixed dried beans Water to cover beans 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cups tomato juice, diced or chopped, or 3 cups water or ham broth from a roas...
Easter and hot cross buns seem to go together. They are often on the menu for Easter breakfast or dinner. The history of hot cross buns goes back many centuries and tradition indicates they were first made for Good Friday. Hot cross buns, as we know them today, appear to have originated with Brother Thomas Rodcliffe, a monk at St Albans, England, in 1361. The monks made them to distribute to the poor on Good Friday. Originally the cross was made on the buns with a paste of...
Many delicious soups have been showing up at area soup suppers. Soup is one of the most leisurely meals; though some require elaborate preparation techniques, most are simple. Some of my collection’s easiest recipes start with a spaghetti sauce jar. The sauce is filled with savory seasonings, so salt and pepper are all needed. Vegetable Beef Soup 1 pound ground beef or diced stew meat 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 pound of potatoes, cubed 2 large carrots, peeled and diced 2 stalks of c...
A touch of spring, then winter returned for another round. Fortunately, we have more soup and stew recipes to share. Ham and Hominy Chowder is a lightly spiced mixture of vegetables and chopped cooked ham. Hominy may not be familiar to everyone, but it lends a chewy texture to the vegetable mixture, tending to take on the flavors of the other ingredients in a recipe. Ham and Hominy Chowder 1 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil 1 pound cubed red potatoes, unpeeled 1 medium onion, peele...
Springtime means mid-week soup suppers for many area folks. Some cooks have a signature soup they bring to every soup meal, while others like to try a new recipe each time. Soups range in flavors from savory to spicy, with a few having sweet/sour overtones. Some are thick with vegetables or a cream base broth; others are meat or vegetable broth-based with plenty of liquid for sopping up with some toasted bread or crackers. French Chicken Stew is a combination of both styles....
Meal planning as a season ends can get stuck in the rut of the same old thing. Adding a new side dish and company meals will bring interest to every day. Debbie Buscher brought a potato casserole to a winter potluck that was well received. Based on a recipe she found in the Staff of Life II, Odessa Memorial Hospital Cookbook. The original recipe, attributed to Ann Keyes, is a variation of what is known locally as funeral potatoes. Debbie changed the recipe to accommodate...
November and December are often filled with many family and community gatherings. Potluck meals call for easy transport and keep warm dishes. Pinterest and recipe blogs fill our lists with new recipes to try and meanwhile there are everyday meals to prepare. Scalloped potatoes are an easy side option for potluck meals and buffet tables. Buffet Scalloped Potatoes, a recipe that has been in my collection since 1978, has stood the test of time and adapted well to a variety of...
Thanksgiving menus are on the minds of many area cooks. Turkey, beef roast, ham, or a combination? What sides and desserts will fit in range and refrigerator space? What oven dishes will cook in the meat standing time? Fresh turkeys should be kept refrigerated until ready to use. If you are brining a turkey, keep the brining bird refrigerated. A frozen turkey will need to be thawed under refrigeration, beginning 4 to 5 days before use, depending on size. Be sure to put a pan...
Casseroles are perfect for fall days. Fragrant and warm from the oven, they make for cozy evening meals. Casseroles that are quick to fix or easy to prepare ahead are a boon to area cooks. With some area eating establishments closing for the winter and others shutting down permanently, I have been getting requests for ideas of what to fix when you can’t fill in with take out. Cheeseburger Rice, a recipe I found on the Minute Rice box nearly 30 years ago, is one of my go to mai...
What can you do with a pound of ground beef when you are in a hurry, everyone is starving, and it is less than an hour before the next event deadline? Try Easy Skillet Beef and Hash Browns, ready in 20 minutes and easily adjusts to ingredients on hand. Easy Skillet Beef and Hash Browns 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 pound ground beef 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed Cream of Celery soup, regular or low fat 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup ketchup 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 cups frozen...
