It seems like every country in Eastern Europe has its own version of stuffed cabbage. Natalie learned this from her mother, who we think got it from her dad’s mother, who, of course, was Ukrainian. It’s a bit different from … Continue reading →
This is my “gold standard” for meatloaf. That, and a pile of mashed potatoes, and I am happy.
Continue reading →Jared always makes this for Easter. It is one of several main dishes on our Easter table.
Continue reading →I love this recipe because it lets the flavor of garden-fresh zucchini shine through. I usually make this in summer when I have fresh zucchini from the garden. It is a wonderful summer meal.
Continue reading →We have been making this dish for almost as long as we have been cooking. The original recipe came from a little paperback Italian cookbook of unknown origin. It is one of our favorites because it can be thrown together … Continue reading →
Years ago, there was a Soda Fountain/Magazine Shop in downtown Barrington called the Towne Shoppe. I think it had been there forever. There was the typical long counter that you would find in a Soda Fountain along with the requisite … Continue reading →
When we went to St. Louis to view the 2017 eclipse, Kevin and Katy built a party around the event and served these luscious Asian Turkey Burgers. They reminded us of our Porkies (Barbecued Pork Patties) on this site, but are probably a … Continue reading →
Castelvetrano olives are a real joy. I discovered them in the Olive Bar at our local Heinan’s grocery store and have become addicted. They are buttery in flavor and not overly salty. They are great for snacking or in recipes. (Buy … Continue reading →
The idea for this came from and old Woman’s Day Encyclopedia of Cookery that we’ve had since we were first married. As usual, it has been modifies for our taste and for ease of preparation. These are nice, light, summer … Continue reading →
Natalie found this recipe many years ago in a magazine or newspaper and has been making it ever since. It’s been modified a little from the original, but we always try to make recipes our own. This is a nice … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
I put this recipe together to put over meatloaf, but it would be excellent on any type of steak. It doesn’t take long to make and is lower in fat than regular gravy. Beef-Mushroom Wine Sauce February 29, 2012 by Mark … Continue reading →
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 →
This is a quick and almost foolproof recipe with a bit of spice. It’s light and healthy and one of our favorite summer recipes, although it’s good any time of year. Thai Chicken In Napa Cabbage February 21, 2012 by Mark … Continue reading →
There are at least a million Chili recipes out there, and probably about a half-million Chili Cook-off contests. I took my basic recipe and enhanced it with the spices from the number one award winning recipe on the web. Chili … Continue reading →
This is a Vietnamese recipe we found in an Oriental Barbecue book. It is a fun meal because it gathers everyone around the table where you assemble your own pork wraps. Porkies (Barbecued Pork Patties) December 14, 2011 by Mark Karney … Continue reading →
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 →
This is my mother’s crepe recipe as would be used in Palacintas. They can also be used as dinner and dessert crepes with your choice of fillings. Crepes December 11, 2011 by Mark Karney Ingredients 2 Eggs 2 c Flour 2 … Continue reading →
This is an old Hungarian recipe that I learned from my mother. Natalie and I were campers before kids and kept up the tradition after kids. We always tried to prepare simple, good meals and it was a bonus if … Continue reading →
This is a lighter dough than Pizza Dough #1, but still contains fiber and whole grain. Pizza Dough #2 December 9, 2011 by Mark Karney Ingredients 1 ¼c Warm water 1 Pkg. rapid rise dry yeast 1 tsp Sugar 1 c … Continue reading →
This is a whole grain based recipe that makes a heavy crunchy dough. Pizza Dough #1 December 9, 2011 by Mark Karney Ingredients 1 ½ c Warm water 2 Pkg. Dry yeast 1 Tbsp Brown sugar ½ c Yellow Corn Meal … Continue reading →
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 →
When I got my first smoker, probably in the late 1990’s, I went over to see my backyard neighbor, Dudley Welch who had been smoking fish for quite a while. Dudley had a marinade recipe that he swore by, from … Continue reading →
I came up with this one a few summers ago when we started cooking salmon on the grill. Natalie likes spicy, and this recipe can be as spicy as you like depending on the amount of jalapenos that you add. … Continue reading →
This is an end of summer recipe when the garden is yielding more bounty than you know what to do with. It is a great summer meal served with fresh cornbread. I went through many Gazpacho recipes and finally developed … Continue reading →