Nani's Cranny

  • Pork Roast with Sauerkraut in Crockpot

    Here is an easy favorite recipe that my Mom used to make. You can put it on early in the morning and forget about it the rest of the day. Ingredients 1 pork loin or pork shoulder roast 1 large can sauerkraut 2 Tablespoons caraway seeds Directions Slice 5 cuts into top of the roast…

  • Poco Pepper Snacks

    With New Year’s coming up, it is time for some good appetizers. Here is a favorite recipe of mine. These can be made ahead and frozen until ready to use. Ingredients 1 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 2 Tablespoons green chilies, chopped 2 Tablespoons green olives, chopped 1 Tablespoon…

  • Merry Christmas from Nani’s Cranny

  • Skiers French Toast

    Here is an easy favorite make ahead recipe that is perfect for Christmas morning. Not sure how it got it’s name, but a day of skiing might be needed to work off this satisfying breakfast. Ingredients 2 Tablespoons corn syrup (light or dark) 1/2 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 loaf unsliced white bread,…

  • Loaded Mashed Potatoes

  • Whipped Cream Horseradish Sauce Served with Ham

    Are you making a ham for the Holidays? Try this favorite recipe of mine for a special sauce to serve along with it. It is easy, special and good. Ingredients 1/2 pint whipping cream, whipped stiff 1 teaspoon sugar 3 ounces bottled horseradish Directions Beat whipping cream until stiff, add sugar. Stir in horseradish. Put…

  • Old Fashioned Fruitcake

    Fruit Cake is a joke among many and I agree that there are a lot of really bad fruitcakes out there. This is a favorite recipe from my Mom’s collection and this is a really, really good fruitcake. She used to make it every Christmas and we all looked forward to it. She would actually…

  • Pecan Squares

    Pecan pie is one of my favorite desserts. This favorite recipe is almost as good as pie. The best thing about bars is that you can cut them small and sample them all! Ingredients 3 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 eggs 1 1/2 cup light or dark…

  • Best Ever Scones

    My friend Carol is an excellent cook. Eating at her house is always a treat and any recipe she gives me soon becomes a family favorite recipe. This is her scone recipe that she claims is the “best ever”. Hers are delicious. To be honest, mine never turn our quite as good as hers. It…