Calico Beans
photo by KellyK Here’s another awesome recipe to make and bring to an outdoor bbq party! It’s called Calico Beans. This recipe has been handed down from my family. It was a staple dish at all our family reunions and wedding receptions. You can cook it in a slow cooker. The one I feature below is perfect because it comes with a portable transport bag so you can easily transport the food to your next party! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. bacon, cooked, then chopped into bits 1 lb. ground meat, browned...
Read MoreCrab Cakes with Orange Marmalade Sauce
photo by m500 I must admit I’d never thought of mixing orange marmalade and seafood, but the combination goes perfectly together. This is one of the first recipes that got me started cooking. I owe it all to my friend Shanna for this one. Although after she taught me this recipe I later found out it was handed down from her mother! Definitely prepare this dish as an appetizer at your next dinner party, your guests will thank you later! Crab Cakes 2 eggs 2 cans crab meat 1 cup bread crumbs 2/3 cup...
Read MoreMom’s Apple Crumb Pie
photo by greggoconnell You have not had apple pie until you’ve tried apple crumb pie! This is one of my favorite dessert recipes handed down from my family. We serve the pie with a nice healthy chunk of aged sharp cheese and a large scoop of vanilla ice cream. I did some research and found that serving the pie with sharp cheese originates from Yorkshire, England. The famous saying goes: “Apple pie without cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze.” PIE CRUST: 2 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup...
Read MoreSpider’s Chili and Cornbread
photo by bucklava What better dish to make on a cold winter night than chili and cornbread. This recipe was handed down from my father. He ads a special touch by adding 1 12 oz. can of beer! Remember to serve the chili with your favorite toppings. I especially like to top mine with aged cheddar cheese and oyster crackers. The cornbread recipe is a Vermont favorite. It comes out so moist every time! Add some jalapeno peppers if you like it spicy! Chili Ingredients: 1.5 Round Steak 1.5 lb Hot sausage 1 large...
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