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Grandma Karney’s Broccoli & Rice

Karney Family Recipes Posted on December 13, 2011 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

My mother would often make this side dish when we would go to Ohio to visit. It was one of Jared’s favorites — I’m glad to have found the recipe which I thought was lost. Grandma Karney’s Broccoli & Rice … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged broccoli, casserole, rice, vegetarian

Grandma Karney’s Oatmeal Cookies

Karney Family Recipes Posted on December 9, 2011 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

I grew up eating these cookies and I often received them in care packages when I was in college. Mom always had a fresh batch when we’d go to Ohio for a visit with the kids. They are as good … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Cakes & Cookies | Tagged cookie, date, oatmeal

Grandma Matouski’s Sausage & Sauerkraut

Karney Family Recipes Posted on December 9, 2011 by Mark KarneyApril 18, 2022

Natalie’s mom has made this recipe as standard holiday fare since day one.  Grandpa Matouski always made a trip into Chicago to  Minelli’s to buy the sausage. In later years we found a couple of sources for good sausage closer … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Holidays, Main Entrees, Pork | Tagged sauerkraut, sausage

Grilled Tuna with Aioli, Capers and Grilled Tomatoes

Karney Family Recipes Posted on May 25, 2012 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

This is a wonderful summer recipe when you want to grill something healthy. It is pictured here accompanied by Horseradish and Rosemary Mashed Potatoes, and Red Cabbage Coleslaw. The Quick Aioli recipe used on the tuna would definitely work on … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Main Entrees, Seafood | Tagged aioli, capers, tuna, yellowfin

Guacamole

Karney Family Recipes Posted on December 15, 2011 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

This is a healthy, south-of-the-border-favorite. Freshly made guacamole is a real treat. The secret is getting ripe Avocados that are not too ripe. Ripe Avocados will be darker colored and will feel slightly soft when squeezed. Over-ripe Avocados will feel … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Appetizers, Dips and Spreads, Mexican, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged appetizer, avocado, dip, guacamole, Mexican, vegan, vegetarian

Gulyas Leves (Goulash Soup)

Karney Family Recipes Posted on March 26, 2012 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

When I was growing up, despite being immersed in Hungarian cookery, no one in the family ever made Hungarian Goulash. I guess it wasn’t part of the Northern Hungarian cuisine. When Jared and Izabella went to Hungary a couple of … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Hungarian, Main Entrees, Soups | Tagged goulash, gulyas, Hungarian, soup

Hilary’s Chinese Chicken Salad

Karney Family Recipes Posted on March 26, 2013 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

For Jared and Izabella’s wedding shower, Natalie’s sister, Valarie, made a wonderful chicken salad that came from her daughter Hilary’s recipe. There were many requests at the shower for the recipe, so here it is. This is an easy-to-make healthy … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Asian, Main Entrees, Salads | Tagged cabbage, chicken salad, chinese, Oriental, salad

Horseradish and Rosemary Mashed Potatoes

Karney Family Recipes Posted on May 25, 2012 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

Here’s a interesting variation on mashed potatoes. Horseradish and Rosemary Mashed Potatoes May 25, 2012 by Mark Karney Ingredients Boiled Potatoes Prepared horseradish Chopped fresh Rosemary Butter or butter substitute Salt and pepper Instructions Boil the potatoes as you normally would. … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged horseradish, mashed potatoes, potato, rosemary, vegan, vegetarian

Huevos Whatever

Karney Family Recipes Posted on February 1, 2019 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

We were caught in a January Polar Vortex with temperatures in the minus range and I needed to drive Natalie to work since her car wouldn’t start. I knew I had part of a loaf of multigrain bread left for … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Breakfast, Mexican, Vegetarian | Tagged eggs, huevos, Mexican, tortillas, tortillas huevos eggs, vegetarian

Hummus (Basic Recipe)

Karney Family Recipes Posted on December 15, 2011 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

Hummus is a staple of North Africa and the Middle East. This is my own recipe that has less fat than others as I don’t use Tahini which is high in fat. Hummus can be enhanced and modified in many … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Appetizers, Dips and Spreads, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged appetizer, dip, hummus, Middle-Eastern, vegan, vegetarian

Hummus (Variation 1)

Karney Family Recipes Posted on December 15, 2011 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

Here’s a slightly different version of the basic hummus recipe. This version uses Cannelini Beans and is smoother and whiter than the basic recipe. Serve with pita triangles that have been brushed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and toasted in … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Appetizers, Dips and Spreads, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged appetizer, Cannelini beans, dip, hummus, vegan, vegetarian

Hungarian Sour Cream Salad Dressing

Karney Family Recipes Posted on September 10, 2012 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

This is the only salad dressing that I ever knew when I was growing up. It’s especially good on cucumber salad, but I never ate cucumbers back then. As my mother said, “I didn’t know what I was missing.” It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Hungarian, Salads, Sauce & Condiment | Tagged dressing, Hungarian, salad, sour cream

Jeff’s Margaritas

Karney Family Recipes Posted on December 9, 2011 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

My son, Jeff,  came up with this recipe, and everybody that tries it says that it’s the best Margaritas they have ever had. I know, beer in a margarita sounds weird, but try it before you criticize. Jeff’s Margaritas December … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Beverages, Mexican, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged beverage, margarita, Mexican, tequila, vegan

Kale Quiche with Oven Dried Tomatoes

Karney Family Recipes Posted on January 6, 2013 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

I created this recipe for New Year’s Day brunch since the Kale in the garden was still in good shape despite snow and evening temperatures in the mid teens. The oven dried tomatoes were frozen in mid September and were … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Breakfast, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged breakfast, brunch, kale, quiche, vegetarian

Karney Chex Mix

Karney Family Recipes Posted on January 26, 2015 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

Chex Mix is a holiday tradition, and yes we have modified the original recipe that appears on the cereal boxes. More nuts of course! Karney Chex Mix January 26, 2015 by Mark Karney Ingredients 4 cups Corn Chex Cereal 4 cups … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Appetizers, Snack Foods | Tagged appetizer, chex mix, snack

Kifli – Hungarian Cookies

Karney Family Recipes Posted on December 12, 2015 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

Kifli is another Hungarian Christmas tradition that I remember well, and they were always my favorite of the Christmas cookies.  Growing up, we called them Kiffles, which is the anglicized version of Kifli. I had never made them until long … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Cakes & Cookies, Hungarian | Tagged cookie, Hungarian, kifli, walnut

Kifli – Hungarian Cookies – Vegan Version

Karney Family Recipes Posted on December 12, 2015 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

I don’t think my mother knew what a Vegan was and I’m sure making Vegan cookies never crossed her mind, although she was very health conscious in her cooking in her later years. But, times change and I have a … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Cakes & Cookies, Hungarian, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged cookie, Hungarian, kifli, vegan

Krumpli Galuska (Potato Dumplings)

Karney Family Recipes Posted on February 21, 2012 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

This was one of my favorite foods as I was growing up. In my family, it was one of the few traditional Hungarian foods that we ate on a regular basis. It’s still one of Jeff’s favorites, as well as … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Hungarian, Main Entrees, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged dumpling, Hungarian, potato, sauerkraut, vegetarian

Mark’s Clam Chowder

Karney Family Recipes Posted on January 26, 2015 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

I’ve been making this clam chowder for a long time. I came up with the recipe to mimic what you might get at a clambake, and to avoid the excess calories of New England Clam Chowder. This is a large … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Seafood, Soups | Tagged chowder, clam, soup

Mark’s Marinade

Karney Family Recipes Posted on December 13, 2011 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

This was, maybe, the first recipe I ever concocted. It’s old. Flank steak is often on our Christmas Eve menu and this is the marinade we use for that. I also use it for Fajitas, and I believe it would … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Beef, Rubs, Seasonings, & Marinades | Tagged beef, marinade, steak

Mark’s Rickyard Barbecue Sauce

Karney Family Recipes Posted on February 2, 2014 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

Year’s ago we were driving through Tennessee on our way to a video shoot in Chattanooga and stopped to eat at a roadside restaurant. In the gift shop I found a book, Jack Daniel’s Old Time Barbecue  Cookbook.  This is … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Barbecue, Sauce & Condiment | Tagged barbeque sauce, condiment, ribs

Mom’s Nut Roll (Dios)

Karney Family Recipes Posted on December 13, 2015 by Mark KarneyJanuary 24, 2021

My paternal Grandmother, Helen Kun Karney, immigrated to the United States at the tender age of 16, in 1901. She married my grandfather, Steven Karney in 1904; they both came from the same town in Hungary, Battyan.  Dios (‘dee-oshe) or … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Cakes & Cookies, Desserts, Holidays, Hungarian | Tagged Dios, Hungarian, nut roll, walnut

Mom’s Nut Roll (Dios) – Vegan Version

Karney Family Recipes Posted on December 13, 2015 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

My grandmother certainly had no concept of Veganism in her day. But, times change and I have a number of friends who became Vegan this year, some of whom I have gifted at Christmas with nut roll and Kifli. I … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Cakes & Cookies, Hungarian, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged Hungarian, nut roll, vegan

Natalie’s Crescent Christmas Cookies

Karney Family Recipes Posted on December 9, 2015 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

This is a traditional recipe that Natalie got from her mother. They are butter cookies, but unique in that the dough is a yeast dough and they have less sugar than typical butter cookies. Natalie has been making them since … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Cakes & Cookies | Tagged butter, cookie, crescent, yeast

Natalie’s Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Karney Family Recipes Posted on January 26, 2015 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

This is a great way to use up leftover ham. But these are so good, we’ve been known to go out and get a small canned ham just to make these. They freeze well and are nice for parties. You … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Appetizers, Holidays, Main Entrees | Tagged appetizer, ham, party, sandwich

Natalie’s Pasta Salad

Karney Family Recipes Posted on June 25, 2016 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

Natalie’s pasta salad  is a group favorite at summer gatherings. She gets lots of requests for it, and it keeps well in the summer heat. Natalie’s Pasta Salad June 25, 2016 by Mark Karney Ingredients 1 pound tri-colored rotini pasta ½ … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Pasta, Salads, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged pasta, pasta salad, picnic, vegetarian

Natalie’s Potato Salad

Karney Family Recipes Posted on June 16, 2016 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

Everybody loves Natalie’s potato salad and the boys have all wanted the recipe, but it was never written down. Finally, I had Natalie make the salad and I stopped her at each step, measuring as we went. Forcing her to … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Barbecue, Picnic, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged picnic, potato salad, vegetarian

Natalie’s Spinach Pie

Karney Family Recipes Posted on December 13, 2011 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

Natalie used to make this all of the time, we need to rediscover this recipe. Natalie’s Spinach Pie December 13, 2011 by Mark Karney Ingredients 2 C Flour 1/2 C Cornmeal (White) 1/4 C Grated Parmesan cheese 3/4 C Butter 6-10 … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Appetizers, Main Entrees, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged appetizer, pie, spinach, vegetarian

New Section on Tips & Techniques

Karney Family Recipes Posted on April 20, 2019 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

I decided to depart from the “recipes only” format and add a section on cooking tips and techniques. Now, that the kitchen remodeling is done and we have a nice new kitchen, I am spending more time honing my cooking … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Tips & Techniques

Oven Dried Tomatoes

Karney Family Recipes Posted on August 27, 2017 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

Dried Plum Tomatoes are absolutely luscious. The drying process intensifies the flavor and sweetness. These dried tomatoes freeze well and pulling out a package in the dead of winter, returns you instantly to the taste of fresh tomatoes from the … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Salads, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged dried tomato, plum tomato, roma, tomato, vegan, vegetarian

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