Nani's Cranny

Tag: family favorite

  • Nani’s Favorite Banana Bread

    It’s not uncommon for my bananas to get ripe before they get eaten. Banana bread is a favorite family treat. This is my favorite recipe for banana bread. Baking at a lower temperature takes longer, but creates a much more evenly baked bread. I love mine with nuts and/or chocolate chips. Ingredients 1 cup granulated…

  • Woody’s Snicker Cake

    There are no snickers in this cake, but it tastes like one big snicker. It is an old family favorite recipe that is sinful, but oh, so good! Not sure who Woody is or was, so not sure why it is called Woody’s cake. Try it at your next family gathering. Ingredients 1 pkg German…

  • Supper on a Bread Slice

    Here is another old fashioned recipe from my Mom. She used to make this when I was a young girl. It is really quite simple, but for some reason I thought it was really special. Try it, your family will enjoy this simple supper. Ingredients 2/3 cup undiluted Carnation Evaporated Milk 1 1/2 pound ground…

  • Carnation’s Famous Pumpkin Pie

    Here is another old recipe that I found in my Mom’s recipe box. She cut it out of a paper and glued it on a recipe card. It is the pumpkin pie recipe that she always made and hers were the best I’ve ever eaten. Your family will love this old fashioned pumpkin pie. Don’t…

  • Lentil Soup

    Here is a nice lentil soup recipe that was given to me years ago. It is a family favorite and very easy to put together. It is perfect to use up that leftover Easter ham. Ingredients 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup carrot, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup red…

  • Classic Italian Pasta Salad

    This is a good pasta salad recipe that is from Crisco, when they were promoting their olive oil. It is easy, good combination of ingredients and sure to become a family favorite recipe.

  • Lemon Chive Brussels Sprouts

    Brussels sprouts aren’t always a favorite of children, but they are sometimes intrigued by these tiny little cabbages. They are certainly full of flavor and here is a nice easy recipe that enhances their flavor with just a hint of lemon and chives. Although this may not become a family favorite recipe, I am sure…

  • Asian Chicken Salad Sandwiches

    Here is a nice, easy sandwich this is slightly different. It goes together quickly and has a great combination of flavors. It is perfect for the family or for guests. Try this one soon and it will become a family favorite recipe. Ingredients 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 Tablespoon sugar

  • Apricot Nut Bread

    I love apricots and I love sweet breads, so this is truly a favorite recipe of mine. Make this to serve with your next brunch or as a special treat for your family. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dried apricots 1 1/2 cups boiling water 2 Tablespoons shortening 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1…