Chocolate Pie

Classic chocolate pie!

Chinese Beef with Peppers

This was my grandmother Thelma’s Chinese beef with peppers, mushrooms, chopped onion, celery, green pepper, and soy sauce.

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...

Lemon Pie

This doesn’t call for meringue, but that can be added.

Hamburger Soup

This recipe is similar to the fiery hamburger soup.

Elephant Ears

This recipe was posted in the San Diego Union Tribune newspaper when I was a kid.

Creamy Curried Corn

  Creamy Curried Corn 10 oz pkg frozen corn¼ c chopped onion½ tsp instant chicken bouillon granules (or powder)½ tsp curry powderdash of pepper¼ c water3 oz. of cream cheese (cubed) Combine all ingredients except cream cheese in a saucepan.Bring to boil, simmer...

Oven Beef Stroganoff

This is not the typical recipe that we fix. This one can be done in the oven instead of the stovetop. It is an easier to make version.

Sorghum Cookies

These cookies are soft and chewy. Make sure you do not over cook.

Albondigas Soup

We really like this soup! We use the albondigas that are sold at Smart and Final.

Jack in the Box Tacos

Jack in the Box Tacos

You know the taco. The infamous taco that everyone makes fun of, but likes to eat anyway. While the real Jack in the Box tacos are actually soy, this recipe calls for ground beef and refried beans.

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Shrimp Creole

Shrimp Creole

I actually didn’t really like this recipe when I was a kid. My mother made it on occasion. I haven’t tried making it as an adult, but think that I would actually like it at this point.

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