By Leighann on Jun 28, 2009 in Saving Money, What's Cooking? | 25 Comments
Great Depression Cooking Ep:7 – Poorman’s Feast
93 year old cook and great grandmother, Clara, recounts her childhood during the Great Depression as she prepares meals from the era. Learn how to make simple yet delicious dishes while listening to stories from the Great Depression.
To make this meal you need:
bag of lentils
water
1 cup rice
steak (you can [...]
By Leighann on Nov 2, 2008 in What's Cooking? | 0 Comments
One-dish harvest stovetop recipeThis is one of those great recipes that I made up on the spur of the moment to use up ingredients I had on hand. Hope you like it. A great way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. 1 medium cooking apple (use golden delicious if you have to. Or [...]
By Leighann on May 13, 2008 in What's Cooking? | 0 Comments
New – Most Simple Delectable Recipe for Trout RoeMy husband caught a beautiful trout a few nights ago. It was full of roe (that’s fish eggs, also known as caviar). I’ve had commercial caviar before, you eat it on crackers with champagne. And I’ve had catfish, bluegill and bass roe before. They are in a [...]
By Leighann on Apr 25, 2008 in What's Cooking? | 0 Comments
Super Tasty Tuna or Salmon SaladIt’s getting warmer, and quick salads with bread or crackers are great for lunch!
When I was a kid, tuna salad meant tuna, mayonnaise, and pickles. Blah. It tasted good, but Blah.
This recipe is based off of one in the Joy of Cooking, which I have modified for my own tastes. [...]
By Leighann on Apr 23, 2008 in Vegetarian Cooking, What's Cooking? | 1 Comment
Ultimate Macaroni SaladThis is my own recipe, updated from my mom’s (which was OK, but not enough of the stuff I like):
Take macaroni (about a 1/2 cup to cup per person). Cook as directed on the package (if you don’t have a package, that’s boil rapidly until tender).
Cool and add in as desired:
bacon pieces (or [...]
By Leighann on Apr 7, 2008 in Healthy Living, Vegetarian Cooking, What's Cooking? | 0 Comments
Totally Vegan Mud Pie CakeMmmm… chocolate cake! No eggs, no butter, no milk. Completely delicious, and easy!
I found this recipe at a cabin I stayed at recently in Canada. Our hosts were vegetarian, and I did have a bit of milk and eggs, but we were pretty limited. On this particular night, I was out [...]