Nani's Cranny

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  • Caramel Pull Aparts

    Ahhh, here’s a favorite recipe for Sunday morning brunch. I have never served these to anyone that didn’t love them. This is another oldie, but goodie. Ingredients 1 pound loaf frozen bread dough, (thawed enough to cut) cut into about a dozen hunks 3/4 cups chopped nuts or apple slices 1 Tablespoon Sugar 1 Tablespoon…

  • Sassy Green Salsa

    This is a cherished favorite recipe that I received when a co-worker sweet talked a Mexican Restauranter into giving it to her. He made her swear to not tell his Mother! So their names shall remain anonymous. This is a simple recipe, but delicious. Ingredients 15 Tomatillos (aka green tomatoes), chopped fine 3 Jalapeno peppers,…

  • Oreo Mint Dessert

    I was looking through my favorite recipes and found this one and just had to chuckle. This was a popular dessert in the 70’s. I think every shower or ladies event that I went to served this dessert at one time or other. Sometimes it is just fun to make these old classic desserts, it…

  • Lazy Daisy Oatmeal Cake

    I was digging into old favorite recipes and came across this one. It used to be one of my family’s favorite desserts when we were growing up. It is especially good served warm. I love this one. Try it with some ice cream or whipped topping. It is sure to please. Ingredients 1 1/4 cup…

  • Unstuffed Pork Chops

    This is a favorite recipe for a fall evening. I was raised in the south where pork was always served with apples of some type. I like to serve it with baked apples and a green salad. Homemade applesauce makes a great side dish, too. Ingredients 5-6 pork chops 1/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cup…

  • Dump Cake

    This is another old favorite recipe. They don’t make desserts any better or easier than this. You could certainly try different combinations of fruit. This is great served with ice cream or whipped cream. Cool Whip works, too. Put these 3 ingredients on your grocery list, keep them in your pantry, and you will never…

  • Helen’s Eggplant Bake

    This is an old favorite recipe that my Aunt Helen gave me at least 45 years ago. I have always enjoyed it and haven’t changed a thing about it over the years. Ingredients 1 medium eggplant, sliced in 1/2 inch slices 3/4 cup melted butter 3/4 to 1 cup bread crumbs 1 large tomato, sliced…

  • Corn Tomato Chowder

    I got this favorite recipe from my dear friend, Carol. She is an amazing cook and eating at her house is always a treat. This is a nice easy soup for a cool fall evening. Ingredients 3 Teaspoon olive oil 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 Teaspoon 1 can diced tomatoes…

  • Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

    As stated in an earlier post, I prefer homemade salad dressings over store bought dressings. Not only are they easy, but they are inexpensive, too. Here is one of my favorite recipes for a vinaigrette. It is not only good on a salad of fresh greens, but also on potato salad or a vegetable salad.…