Sugar and Spice Nuts

Sugar-and-Spice-Nuts

I’m not really sure when this recipe showed up in the family retinue, or from which Bruno sister it originated.  I can tell by the condition of the index card on which it’s printed that it’s been awhile, though.   And these are a fave of mine.  I don’t make them every year, but always remember… [Continue Reading]

Hot Pepper Jelly

Pepper-jelly

This is not a jelly restricted to a fruit season.  I make this when I find on sale at least two of the three peppers involved. This is actually a recipe from Sure-Jell; it’s been no fail for me. I’ve had recipes that crystalize, and that just makes me cranky. The uses for hot pepper… [Continue Reading]

Chicken Pudding

Chicken

A favorite of President James Monroe, this recipe is one hundred percent “down home”. Traditionally made with a cut up fryer, I’d personally save some extra cash on this one by incorporating it into my list of recipes for chicken leg quarters. This recipe is from the book Reader’s Digest Down Home Cooking, the New… [Continue Reading]

Sexy Monte Carlo Sandwich

montecarlosandwich

This batter-grilled version of a turkey and Swiss cheese sandwich is similar to a Monte Cristo, only without the ham.

Pumpkin Recipes

pumpkin bread

  Flickr Photo Credit: Rexipe Gotta love friends who pass along good eating info. This tip was no exception.