There are some old school, mid-century recipes out there that just do not look appealing to me. Anything jello is one of them. Jello salads look putrid to me. I also used to hate carrot salads, pea salad, and creamed spinach. All of those recipes have fallen out of favor over the last few decades.… Continue reading Classic Creamed Spinach
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Ranch Style Pork and Beans
Growing up, there were two canned food items that were always in our pantry: ranch-style and pork and beans. My stepdad loved having a can of pork and beans with his burgers, brats, and other summer main dishes. Ranch-style beans were a go-to side for our meals as well. This recipe, which I found in… Continue reading Ranch Style Pork and Beans
Oklahoma Senate Curry Dip
Tomorrow morning, the Oklahoma state legislature will be back in session. For 3 and a half months, representatives and senators will debate and pass hundreds of bills. There will be good bills and bad bills, drama and chaos, emotion and contempt. The state legislature session is one of my most favorite times of year as… Continue reading Oklahoma Senate Curry Dip
Barbecue Shrimp Salad
When I peruse through old cookbooks from the 50's, 60's and 70's, I find a lot of "barbecue" recipes that don't actually use a grill or smoker. A lot of people used to barbecue things in the oven. It's fallen out of favor over the years (or people just call it something else) but I… Continue reading Barbecue Shrimp Salad
Leann’s Special Salad
Let's get this out of the way: I don't know who Leann is. I also don't know why her salad is special. This recipe comes from a 1987 cookbook I found in a local antique store that hails from Texas. I was looking for a light, refreshing salad to escape the 105 degree weather we've… Continue reading Leann’s Special Salad
Rustic Tomato Casserole
Tomato pie is all the rage right now on social media. It's a Southern summer recipe that's been around for ages. Thanks to the wonders of the internet, the recipe has started infiltrating other regions of the country (and world) and people are "discovering" its simple yet delightful taste. Tomato pie is great, don't get… Continue reading Rustic Tomato Casserole
Schnitzel Beans
Texas has a rich history that many don't know about. Growing up in Texas, you learn all about the Alamo, San Jacinto and Stephen F. Austin. But there's another piece of history that's a big part of Texas' formation: the great German migration. In the 1830's, German migration to Texas was spearheaded by a German… Continue reading Schnitzel Beans
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pea Salad
I traveled back in time this weekend. I went to a place that I hadn't been to in more than a decade. Tucked away in a small corner of North Texas is an area that's near and dear to my heart: Doans, Texas. It's just a few miles north of the big "city" of Vernon… Continue reading Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pea Salad
Betty’s Chicken Salad
Before you ask, no, I don't know who Betty is. I'm one of those people who writes down recipes every chance I can get. I've been doing it for almost 10 years, and I've got recipes coming out of my ears. Most of the recipes I've written down came from my mom, grandma, or Aunt.… Continue reading Betty’s Chicken Salad
Country Ranch Green Beans & Potatoes
Some of the best green beans you'll ever taste in your life are the ones that are pan-fried with bacon. It's a classic green bean recipe that most everyone knows. Bacon, onion, and green beans all come together for the perfect side dish. But what if you could make a version of that...but better? That's… Continue reading Country Ranch Green Beans & Potatoes