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Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie

This was one of my mom’s regulars during the holidays, along with apple, pumpkin, and sometimes mincemeat. It is decadently sweet with a complex yet comforting flavor. It is also relatively easy to make. Pecan Pie has strong roots in the South where most Pecans 

Cheesecake

Cheesecake

The New York classic. For a fancy dinner with guests this is my go to dessert. It is time consuming and takes some patience and care, but is really not that difficult (hey, if I can make it most anyone can). You could serve this 

Strawberry Shortcakes

Strawberry Shortcakes

A classic dessert, especially during the summer shortcake season. I like to use a mix of blueberries and strawberries for an annual 4th of July dessert.

Strawberry/Rhubarb Topping

Strawberry/Rhubarb Topping

This is another way we found to use the rhubarb in our garden. This tastes great as a topping (warmed or chilled) on vanilla ice cream, on angel food cake, or spongecake, or on shortcakes.

Fruit Cobbler

Fruit Cobbler

This was a recipe I originally got from my mom. I think she usually used canned cherry or apple pie filling. We have rhubarb growing in the garden, so that is what we most commonly use. I think this would be delicious with any fruit 

Fish in Marinara

Fish in Marinara

In the U.S. most Italian dishes contain pork, beef, or chicken. But in Italy seafood is very commonly served. This recipe allow you to take the fish of your choice and make an Italian meal out of it. I use trout because I always have 

Scalloped Corn

Scalloped Corn

A Midwest staple, Scalloped Corn is a satisfying side dish that goes well with steaks or chops.

Seasoned Salt & Pepper

Seasoned Salt & Pepper

That famous widely used seasoning that everyone loves to use for grilling and other recipes. This is the recipe for the seasoned salt. You can then mix it 2:1 or 3:1 with ground black pepper to have both in a single shaker for burgers, eggs, 

Pork Rub

Pork Rub

This is what I use when I make ribs or when I smoke pork shoulder to make real pulled pork. I also use it on chicken or pork steak on the grill.This recipe originally came from Meathead Goldwyn’s AmazingRibs.com, but I have tweaked it enough 

Savory Beef and Game Rub

Savory Beef and Game Rub

This is one I actually put together after trying several others from the ‘net. It’s a pungent blend that goes well with beef and game. This is very light on the salt, so you can dry brine your meat before using this. It works great