Nani's Cranny

  • Tex-Mex Black Bean Crockpot Soup

    Here is a super easy favorite recipe that you can put in the crockpot in the morning and forget about it until dinner time. Substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth and you have a great vegetarian recipe. Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounce each) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes 1…

  • Impossible Taco Pie

    This is another of those old fashioned favorite recipes from my Mom. She got it from McCall’s magazine, so who knows how long ago that was. It is an easy and family friendly recipe. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 envelope taco seasoning mix 1 4 ounce can chopped green chilies,…

  • Swedish Kringler Coffee Cake

    You don’t know what you are missing if you haven’t had Swedish Kringler Coffee Cake. Some people call it kringle or kringa, whatever you call it, it is one of my favorites. My husband’s Danish Grandmother used to make this and it was always a treat when she did. Almond extract and sliced almonds are…

  • Man Pleasing Salmon Spread

    This is favorite recipe for the men in your life. They really like this spread. Try it for Super Bowl Sunday. It will be a hit. Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 16 ounce can salmon, drained, flaked and deboned 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 Tablespoon grated onion 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke 1/4 salt…

  • Pot Roast Meat Loaf

    This is a great family favorite recipe that is easy to put together. I love these types of recipes that you can get in the oven, forget about them and do something else until dinner is ready. It is a complete meal and cleanup is easy. Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 2/3 cup evaporated…

  • Old Fashioned Three Bean Salad

    This favorite recipe falls into the category of “classic recipes”. Everyone has certainly eaten this and probably made it. This is a great recipe on those occasions when you need to “bring a dish”. It travels well and keeps for days.

  • Mexican Cheese Dip

    My daughter recently found this recipe and passed it on to me. It is a really great dip. I looked for a substitute for the Tequila and agave nectar was the one that was mentioned the most. This will become a great favorite recipe for your Super Bowl Sunday. Ingredients 1 jar salsa 1 small…

  • Italian Bread

    French bread is always good right out of the bread machine. This is similar to French bread, but is called Italian bread because of the addition of olive oil. You will enjoy this easy bread and it will become a family favorite recipe. Ingredient for 1 1/2 pound loaf 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast…

  • Old Fashioned Sauerkraut Hot Dish

    For some reason I have been craving sauerkraut. So I have been looking through all of my favorite recipes and just came across this one. It is easy and a good. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 med onion, chopped 2-3 stalks celery, chopped 1 can or jar sauerkraut 2-3 cups egg noodles, cooked 1…