Category: Recipes

  • Magic Fritter Batter

    Years ago I found this recipe in an old cookbook. The book got lost, but this recipe remains. When the girls were small they hated onions, but they loved the onion rings made with this batter! This truly is a magic batter, making most foods delicious!   Use this batter for onion rings, zucchini slices,…

  • Classic New York Style Cheesecake

    Rich, creamy, smooth vanilla heaven. Cheesecake! So easy to make, yet so difficult to wait for. Patience is the key ingredient in this cake. But patience can be oh-so delicious too! Anticipation. Just the word makes my mouth water. Delicious Anticipation. Say it slowly, savor it! Without further ado, here are our perfect cheesecake secrets…

  • Step-by-Step: Creamy stewed greens

    My family loves this thick, creamy stew made with dark green leafy vegetables. My top choice of greens is red-stemmed Swiss Chard, but many times I mix different leaves. Sometimes I even use dandelion or red beet leaves. Collard greens should work, too. In this tutorial I use red chard. I have no exact measurements…

  • The Minnesota Five Cup Salad

    This is a creamy fruit salad. It’s very easy to make,  using just five ingredients!

  • Marina’s Succulent Carrot Cake

    Carrot cake is a beloved favorite in our family, and it always disappears fast. This cake is very easy to make and can be whipped up in 45min (plus some cooling time), so it’s great for spontaneous coffees and other quick get-togethers. The frosting is added after the cake has cooled, so it’s the perfect…