Nani's Cranny

  • Unstuffed Pork Chops

    This is a favorite recipe for a fall evening. I was raised in the south where pork was always served with apples of some type. I like to serve it with baked apples and a green salad. Homemade applesauce makes a great side dish, too. Ingredients 5-6 pork chops 1/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cup…

  • Dump Cake

    This is another old favorite recipe. They don’t make desserts any better or easier than this. You could certainly try different combinations of fruit. This is great served with ice cream or whipped cream. Cool Whip works, too. Put these 3 ingredients on your grocery list, keep them in your pantry, and you will never…

  • Helen’s Eggplant Bake

    This is an old favorite recipe that my Aunt Helen gave me at least 45 years ago. I have always enjoyed it and haven’t changed a thing about it over the years. Ingredients 1 medium eggplant, sliced in 1/2 inch slices 3/4 cup melted butter 3/4 to 1 cup bread crumbs 1 large tomato, sliced…

  • Corn Tomato Chowder

    I got this favorite recipe from my dear friend, Carol. She is an amazing cook and eating at her house is always a treat. This is a nice easy soup for a cool fall evening. Ingredients 3 Teaspoon olive oil 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 Teaspoon 1 can diced tomatoes…

  • Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

    As stated in an earlier post, I prefer homemade salad dressings over store bought dressings. Not only are they easy, but they are inexpensive, too. Here is one of my favorite recipes for a vinaigrette. It is not only good on a salad of fresh greens, but also on potato salad or a vegetable salad.…

  • Join the Army of Women and Help Cure Breast Cancer

    Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women today (after lung cancer) and is the most common cancer among women, excluding nonmelanoma skin cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1.3 million women will be diagnosed with breast cancer annually worldwide about 465,000 will die from the disease. Breast cancer…

  • Easy Oven Chow Mein

    This was an old favorite recipe of my family’s that I made a lot when the kids were young. It is easy and needs only a salad or vegetable to complete the meal. Directions 1 pound ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 2 cups chopped celery 1 cup uncooked rice 1/3 cup soy sauce pepper…

  • Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    This is truly an old family favorite recipe. I first had this dish in the 80’s at a friend’s house. It is so good and flavorful. Everytime I have served it for someone they have requested the recipe. It is easy and will not disappoint! Ingredients 1 chicken, baked and chopped (can use Chicken Breast…

  • Southwest Black Bean Dip

    This is a great recipe for dipping tortilla chips. It is a nice change from salsa. It’s super easy, too. It will surely become a favorite recipe to make for your next get-together. Ingredients 2 Tblsp lime juice 2 tsps olive oil 1/2 tsp Cumin 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/4…