Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
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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...
