TheFoodTasting

copycat la madeline s tomato basil soup

this is the closest i have managed to copying the tomato basil soup at la madeline. this is the best soup for cold winter nights, and i have yet to meet anyone who did not like it.

alice s pie crust

another great recipe from my 5th grade teacher/ranch cook. this is an old fashioned recipe that calls for lard which you can find in most baking isles at the store. do not substitute because that gives it the crusts flaky texture. it will remind you of gr

amazing rib eye steaks with marsala sauce

this sauce is so delicious you will want to lick your plate clean. pan fried rib eye steaks are topped with the yummiest marsala mushroom sauce and ready for the table in less than 30 minutes.

apple glazed beef brisket

apricot whole wheat bread

a nice change in a bread for snacks

baked beans 1998

this recipe is from marjorie cottom, one of my best friends who died of cancer in 2001. it is very good and fast.

baked country potatoes

adopted recipe from church cookbook. this is a nice side dish that doesn't take much effort

bayou chicken with cantaloupe salsa

this was on a recipe card that i picked up at the grocery store. the ingredients sounded unusual but i happened to have it on hand. turned out to be a real family pleaser.

beef and onions with cumin

a very tasty stew that goes beautifully with rice and a crisp mixed salad. i got the basic recipe from a book purchased from a second hand shop and have adapted it. i sometimes add mushrooms and also serve it with a dollop of sour cream.

best onion rings ever

ok here is a very simple recipe that makes the best and crunchiest onion rings ever. you will be making these over and over again they are better than any restaurant you have ever eaten yes they are that good and best of all they are simple to make.

blackberry bbq sauce 1998

this is came together when i was making blackberry jam. a total experiment that worked. i make my own jelly for this recipe. i used to use jam but i didnt like the seeds in my teeth! if you use jelly people wont know the secret ingredient. you may add a

brussels sprouts rice casserole

great side dish with any large meal, or as a filling lunch. when in a hurry, substitute 1 cup "cream of" condensed soup of your choice for the sauce.