A couple of pans in the fridge just waiting to change the day! A perfect breakfast… add a fried egg with yolk somewhat runny for an ideal start for a gray day! MUSH (without the meat) SCRAPPLE (with meat & onion) 1½ cups corn meal 1½ cups cold water 1 teaspoon...
Quick and filling and flavor comes from the broth or soup that you cook them in. A recipe from Jane’s Grandmother, who graduated from the University of Michigan in the 1890s! Sift one scoop of flour (make it one cup!) with ½ teaspoon of salt and 3 teaspoons of...
Not sure where the recipe is from, probably General Mills. Chris Frye's mom made it. 2 cups of Bisquick Baking Mix 1/2 cup mashed, cooked squash (Butternut works) 2 tbsp butter or margarine softened Heat oven to 450° Mix baking mix and squash. Gently smooth dough...
As of the editing of this edition of FOCOV, it really hasn’t seemed much like Winter around here. December has been one of the top 5 warmest in recorded history. But, we know what is coming… to be ready, how about a hearty bowl of soup? These recipes from the...
½ cup cocoa ¼ cup sugar ⅛ t. salt ¼ cup water 1 cup white Karo syrup 2 tablespoons of butter ½ teaspoon vanilla Combine all ingredients except vanilla and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add vanilla and serve over ice cream or leftover cake or...
A Tasty Treat from the Richardson’s Kitchen (A long-ago neighbor shared both the cookies and the recipe – then smiled and said they are really Ambrosia Cookies.) 1/2 pound butter (2 sticks) 1 cup nuts (pecans, chopped quite small) 2 cups of...
From the Betty Ramsdell Kitchen Use a combination of favorite raw vegetables. Onions, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, radishes, peppers, mushrooms (fresh), beans. Cut into similar sizes. Place vegetables into a bowl with olive oil (a generous amount of olive oil),...
Prep Time: 25 minutes + chilling Bake Time: 10 minutes Makes 3 dozen Ingredients: 1 cup shortening 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt Green paste food coloring Green...
It’s OK, you can admit it… and you have no idea what to do with them. Here are a couple of suggestions. From the Richardson Bakery (kitchen) Orange Cranberry Bread Sift together: 2 cups flour 1 cup sugar ½ t. salt ½ t. baking soda 1 ½ t. baking powder To the juice...
From Bea (Mom) Frye’s Recipe Cards This is a Polish Christmas delicacy very similar (almost identical) to a New Orleans favorite, the Beignet. The difference is in the artistic flair. Ingredients: 6 egg yolks 1/4 tsp of salt 1 shot of whiskey (whatever your...
From the Richardson Kitchen (makes about 2 ½ dozen bars) (11 x 7 pan) Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1/3 cup butter or margarine 2 T. confectioners’ sugar 2 eggs, beaten ¾ cup brown sugar ¾ cup flaked coconut 1 cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup flour ¼ tsp baking powder ½ tsp...
From the Richardson Kitchen Ingredients: 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup brown sugar (packed) 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt 4 bars (7/8 ounce each) milk chocolate candy bars ½ cup chopped nuts Directions: Heat oven...
I suppose you could leave it moldering on your porch or leave it out for critters. Here are a couple ideas for you and your family. Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Clean seeds- place a colander or strainer in a bowl filled with water. The seeds float – makes separating them...
Also quite tasty in March Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into quarter inch pieces 2 carrots, peeled and cut into quarter inch pieces 1 onion, chopped (sweet onion if you have it) 1 quart or 1 large can of canned tomatoes with juice 1 can of corn,...
So Simple. Use leftover chicken or turkey or purchase a rotisserie chicken from the market. Ingredients ⅓ cup chopped onion ¼ cup butter, cubed ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper 1 can (10-½ ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted ¾ cup...
Because I’m a little different... Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 cups chocolate chunks...
Enjoyed at Edible Flint’s Harvest Festival, 2021! Serve hot. Adapted from Project Bread, recipe created by Chef Kirk H. Conrad Ingredients: 3.5 pounds of butternut squash, peeled & diced 2 ½ cups low-fat milk ¾ cup vegetable or chicken broth 1 ½ teaspoons brown...
Editor’s note: I’m not a big fan of Macaroni and Cheese as a Thanksgiving side dish. It just doesn’t seem “fancy” enough for the occasion. But, many of you DO traditionally include mac & cheese so, why not take it up a notch? I’ve made this myself and it’s a...
From: All Recipes Ingredients: 2 Eggs 1 (16oz) can pumpkin puree 1 (14oz) can sweetened, condensed milk 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust. (get the 1 already in the pie pan) Directions: Preheat oven to 425° Combine eggs, pumpkin puree,...
From: Southern Living When it’s HOT outside (and inside) you don’t want to be spending a lot of time cooking. Here is an easy meal idea to beat the heat. Ingredients (many are optional - your choice) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons...
Boil in salted water to cover until tender but still slightly crunchy (2 minutes) 1 cup ½ inch pieces green beans 1 cup ½ inch pieces yellow wax beans Drain and place in a large bowl. Add and stir together: 16 ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained ½ cup...
A Richardson favorite original recipe from Gary Ibsen’s Great Tomato Book. Very quick to make so have pasta water boiling & favorite pasta ready to toss in! 2 T. olive oil 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped ½ pound red cherry tomatoes & ½ pound yellow...
Our favorite 'memory' foods often have extra info! Recipe from Pauline Watkins, who got it from Mary Batchelder Watkins... teachers and farming gardeners in Illinois - always included 'guidance.' Bake to serve just as meal is ready. This is the secret of extra...
Because I’m a little different... Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 cups chocolate chunks...
