Nani's Cranny

Tag: nani’s cranny

  • Loaded Mashed Potatoes

  • 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…

  • Peanut Blossoms

    I’m sure this is many family’s favorite recipe. No collection of recipes would be complete without this old fashioned Christmas goodie. Ingredients 1 3/4 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon soda 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup peanut butter 2 Tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg Hershey’s chocolate candy kisses…

  • Grandma’s Old Fashioned Sour Cream Raisin Pie

    This pie was always a favorite of my Mom and Grandma. They both loved it and considered it the ultimate dessert. My Mom still orders sour cream raisin pie when she sees it on the menu at Baker’s Square, but she insists that hers is better! Ingredients 1 cup raisins 1/4 cup cornstrach 1/2 teaspoon…

  • Turkey Souffle’

    This favorite recipe comes from a dear lady who is now deceased. She used to love to make this for her family at Christmas time. It is a nice way to use up some of that leftover turkey. Ingredients 6 slices white bread 2 cups diced cooked turkey 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup green…

  • Hot Mushroom Dip

    This is a delicious and easy favorite recipe of mine for a mushroom dip. You can vary the flavor by the variety of mushroom you use. It’s a real crowd pleaser. Ingredients 1 pound sliced mushrooms 3 Tablespoons butter 1 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 onion, finely chopped 2 Tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon…

  • COPIA Hot Chocolate

    COPIA was a center for wine, food and arts in Napa, CA. Unfortunately it is now closed. I was there a few years ago on Valentine’s Day and the focus was chocolate. We went to a chocolate class and tasted many degrees of chocolate. In my opinion, the darker the better. This is a favorite…

  • Chocolate Cherry Bars

    I think this is a recipe that won the Pillsbury Bake-Off many, many years ago. It was indeed a family favorite recipe of my Mom’s. We loved it when she made these rich, gooey bars. They are easy and one of those recipes that you can whip up on a minute’s notice. Ingredients for Cake…