Chicken Squares

This is a layered casserole with bread on the bottom of the pan, and a combination of chicken, mayonnaise, celery, and onion poured over the first layer of bread, and then topped with another layer of bread. The dish is refrigerated overnight and then baked.

Baked Ziti

I actually can’t remember if I have made this or not. I do not eat much pasta now.

Coconut Pecan Frosting 1

Classic frosting for German Chocolate Cake, which is my father’s favorite cake. We always have it on his birthday.

Ratatouille

Personally, I am not a fan of eggplant. But if you like eggplant, try this version of ratatouille.

Instant Pot Turkey Breast

  Instant Pot Turkey Breast Cook a turkey breast - or two - in a pressure cooker from frozen! 3 lb Butterball (or other) Turkey Breast (the herb one is nice)2-3 stalks celery (to fit on the bottom of pot)1 onion (cut in large chunks)2 Tbsp butter (sliced in...

Butter Pecan Cake

This is a very rich cake that requires a can of coconut pecan frosting IN the cake batter! Interesting take.

Chop Suey

This is a recipe I can remember my mother making when I was a kid. Have not tried making it myself.

Hawaiian Style Pumpkin Crunch

This recipe was collected from the Holo Holo Charter Blog. One note, however, is that my attempt at this recipe ended up very mushy and not really set. Not sure if I did something wrong or not.

Jim’s Fruit Salad (Ambrosia)

This is one of my dad’s favorites that my grandmother made. Coconut, marshmallows, crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, and sour cream. You can also add grapes, but we usually didn’t.

Pasta e Fagioli Soup from Olive Garden

  Pasta e Fagioli Soup from Olive Garden 1 lb ground beef1 cup chopped onion1 cup julienned carrots1 cup chopped celery2 cloves minced garlic2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes1 15 oz can kidney beans (with liquid)1 15 oz can great northern beans (with liquid)1 15 oz...
Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff

  Beef Stroganoff 2 lbs sirloin tip beef (cut in strips)½ c finely chopped onion2 tbsp butter or margarine2 tbsp flour2 beef bouillon cubes½ c sour cream2 tbsp tomato paste1 tsp dry mustard½ tsp saltdash of black pepper4 oz can mushrooms and liquid1 ½ c water...

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String Bean Chicken Stir Fry

String Bean Chicken Stir Fry

  String Bean Chicken Stir Fry 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast1 1/4 lbs green beansCooking oilMarinade3 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp sherry1 clove garlicSauce2 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp cornstarch1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (white vinegar or rice vinegar also...

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