Nani's Cranny

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  • Nani’s Vegetarian Baked Beans

    This is a favorite recipe of mine for home made baked beans. These are the real thing, made from scratch. They are surprisingly easy. It just takes a little pre-planning. I like to get them in the crockpot the night before. They can cook all night and day and be ready for an afternoon picnic.…

  • Spinach Dip Supreme

    This is everyone’s favorite recipe for spinach dip. No recipe collection would be complete without it. I love to serve it in a hollowed out round loaf of bread. Use the cut-out pieces of bread and fresh veggies for dipping. Ingredients 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained 1 can water chestnuts, chopped…

  • Easy Thai Lettuce Wraps

    My daughter gave me her favorite recipe for lettuce wraps and I have to admit ,they are super easy and good. These make great appetizers or a good low calorie main meal. I like them served at room temperature. Ingredients 1 pound cooked chicken breast, finely chopped 1 can water chestnuts, chopped 1/2 cup chopped…

  • Nani’s Favorite Cheese Ball

    The Holidays are approaching and this is a great classic cheese ball recipe. Originally it was called Philly Cheese Bell. I believe it was Kraft that made a cold pack cheese and marketed it during the Christmas season in red containers shaped like a bell. The recipe came from Kraft. I can no longer find…

  • World’s Easiest Cream of Tomato Soup

    Are you looking for a quick and delicious soup? Try this easy version of cream of tomato soup. It is a favorite recipe of mine to use up leftover marinara sauce. Use your favorite marinara sauce or try mine. Ingredients 1 cup marinara sauce 1 cup 1/2 & 1/2 freshly ground pepper Directions Mix marinara…

  • World’s Best Chicken Wild Rice Soup

    I received this favorite recipe many years ago from a co-worker. It is absolutely the best chicken wild rice soup I have eaten. My family loves it and has passed it on to many of their friends. The recipe calls for a pound of bacon, I often make it without bacon and think it is…

  • Jim’s Favorite BBQ Sauce

    Here is a quick and easy homemade BBQ sauce. This was always our family’s favorite recipe until we discovered Famous Dave’s sauce! I still like to make this one, too. It is easy, quick, and cheap. Ingredients 2 cups ketchup 1 1/2 Tablespoon chili powder 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 3…

  • Turkey Chow Mein

    I found another old favorite recipe recently. Left over Thanksgiving turkey is perfect for this dish. It is easy, tasty and quick. Ingredients 1 green pepper, sliced into strips 1 cup celery, sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1 3/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup cold water 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 envelope onion soup mix 2…

  • Nani’s Pizza Casserole

    This is another of those favorite recipes for the kids. What kid doesn’t like pizza? This is an quick and easy recipe that will please the whole family. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/4 cup green olives, chopped 1- 4 oz can mushrooms 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1-…