My Mom had 2 blank cloth-bound journal books that she taped clipped recipes in. She also hand-wrote many, many more. She was a recipe collector just like me. Now that she is no longer with me, I look through her recipes often. She also had 2 recipe boxes that I cherish. This particular recipe, for…
Comfort Food
French Onion Soup
A few years ago we were traveling through South Carolina and found a Le Creuset factory store! I bought crocks in a lovely shade of purple with the intent of making French onion soup. I finally got to use them with this recipe. It’s week 2 of the 52 Week New Recipe Challenge and I tried…
Open-Faced Steak and Onions on Garlic Toast
This recipe is an adaptation of a dish I found in a magazine. The original pan seared the steak and had spices my husband and I don’t really like so I made it suited to our taste. First my husband grilled the top sirloin rather than pan sear (or fry as hubby calls it). If you…
Apple Harvest Pound Cake with Caramel Glaze
Many years ago before we had our boys, my husband and I, along with some friends, traveled to a bed and breakfast in Colorado for a long weekend. One morning for breakfast we were served this delicious cake. When I asked for the recipe, the innkeeper declined but I was determined. I wasn’t leaving without that…
Comfort Food at it’s Best – Butter Baked Chicken
My husband LOVES the butter baked chicken dish at Cracker Barrel. He raved and raved about it until one day I had the opportunity to try it. I immediately understood his love affair. It was buttery, tender and delicious. It just melted in my mouth. The gravy was creamy and flavorful. When I mentioned to my…