Nani's Cranny

  • Barbecued Round Steak

    I am always looking for easy family recipes that I can put in the oven and forget about. This is one such recipe. This is a favorite family recipe of mine for round steak. The steak is tender and tasty. Ingredients 1 to 1 1/2 pounds round steak, about 1 1/2 inches thick 2 Tablespoons…

  • Healthy Whole Wheat Bread

    This is a very good bread machine recipe that I received from my friend, Carol. She got it from a baker in Kansas City. It is good, wholesome and easy to make. He told her that honey in the bread keeps the bread soft and the dough should be as soft at possible without being…

  • Coca-Cola Cake

    Here is another of those old fashioned recipe that our Grandmas used to make. It is delicious and easy to make. It is an old family favorite recipe! Be sure and use classic Coke, not Diet or Coke Zero. Cake Ingredients 1 box devil’s food cake mix 1 small box (3 to 4 ounces) instant…

  • Monster Cookies

    This is a huge recipe! This is the perfect recipe for family gatherings or week-ends at the cabin. Make a batch and keep it in the refrigerator and bake as needed. Nothing is better than an old fashioned monster cookie right out of the oven. Ingredients 4 cups sugar 2 cups butter (1 pound) 4…

  • Mud Hen Bars

    What can beat the combination of chocolate and marshmallows? This is one of those old fashioned bar recipes that will become a family favorite for sure. I am not sure where these bars got their name but they have been around a long time. You just can’t beat some of these old time recipes. Ingredients…

  • Old Fashioned Reuben Hot Dish

    Here is a great family favorite recipe. It is tasty and easy to make and has that great Reuben sandwich flavor. Make it soon and enjoy! Ingredients 1 pound hamburger 1 small onion, diced 1 pound can sauerkraut, rinsed 2 cups uncooked wide noodles 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of celery…

  • Old Fashioned Refrigerator Bran Muffins

    Here is an old fashioned bran muffin recipe that was very popular when I was growing up. I do believe everyone had a batch of this batter in their refrigerator. This batter will keep in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 weeks or can also be frozen. I got this recipe from a dear lady…

  • Mississippi Mud Cake

    This is an old family favorite recipe from a friend of a friend who was raised in the south. You can’t beat this for a deliciously decadent dessert. Ingredients Cake 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 1/3 cup cocoa 1 1/2 cups flour 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup coconut 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped 1…

  • Chinese Chicken

    This is a very easy and tasty chicken recipe. You will love the ease of preparation and cooking and the family will gobble it down. Ingredients 1/3 cup soy sauce 2 Tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 fryer, cut up Directions Combine first 6…