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Soup

Pasta e Fagioli

I believe the original source of this recipe is the San Francisco Chronicle in the early 90’s. Over the years I’ve changed it up a bit, and the recipe below reflects those changes. I absolutely love this soup. It is so hearty, so flavorful, so satisfying, and very healthy. My mom used to make this […]

Pasta, Vegetarian

Bev’s Baked Ziti

If you live anywhere outside the Northeast, you probably don’t know what Baked Ziti is, and if you do know what it is you probably haven’t had really great Baked Ziti. There are few things I think Italian restaurants do better in the Northeast than anywhere else, and one of those is Baked Ziti. These […]

Bread

Grandma Clark’s Cornbread

Here’s another family recipe from my Grandmother. Not sure if it is her creation, published somewhere, or from someone else’s kitchen. Regardless, it’s my favorite cornbread of all time! It’s simple to make, and absolutely delicious! Ingredients: Directions:

Dessert

Apple Coffee Cake

This recipe comes from my Grandma Clark. Not sure if she created it, but if I were to guess, she got it from someone else. My Grandma is a great cook, but she doesn’t usually create her own recipes, she’s got a collection of recipes that puts mine to shame! Anyway, I make this cake […]

Dessert

Peach Crunch

This recipe comes from Stephan Pyles’ New Tastes From Texas. The first time I made this dessert was summer of 2002, and it’s become an annual traditional, and since I hadn’t yet made the peach crunch this year, I thought it was time. Recipe calls for peaches, but I’ve used nectarines and blueberries with tasty results. […]

Beef

East-West Flank Steak

This recipe comes from Southern Living, but I’m not positive about the year published…I think it was April 2004. The flavors of the steak are excellent. The steak should marinate at least 8 hours in the fridge, but we usually do an over night marinade. It’s really easy to prepare and cook, and it’s perfect for […]

Bread

Best Banana Bread

This banana bread recipe is a family recipe and family favorite. I got the recipe from my mom, and she got it from my grandmother, and once I got it, I made a few changes. This banana bread is really good, and every time I make the bread it reminds me of my childhood. You […]