Nani's Cranny

Tag: nani’s favorite

  • Continental Green Beans

    Here is another one of those old fashioned favorite recipes from my Mom’s recipe collection. They are easy and a nice change from the green bean casserole. Ingredients 1/2 cup bacon, diced 2/3 cup onion, diced 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons flour 2 cups canned tomatoes 2 cups French cut green beans,…

  • Texas Stackups

    This is a really old favorite recipe of mine that I recently found tucked away in the back of my recipe box. This is a super easy, make-ahead crockpot recipe. It is a great recipe for a crowd. It would certainly be appropriate for this year’s Super Bowl Party! Ingredients 2 cups dry pinto beans…

  • Nani’s Plank Grilled Salmon

    Wood plank cooking has become popular in the last few years. I am a big fan of this method of cooking. It is simple and adds wonderful smoky flavor to your meats. My husband cuts wood planks for me from 1×6 oak boards. They work superb and are very inexpensive. You can use any type…

  • Italian Sausage and Wild Mushrooms over Rice

    I received this recipe in the Wine Insiders newsletter. I tried it recently and it was a hit with the whole family. It is deliciously different and will become a favorite recipe of mine for sure. Ingredients Olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 pound fresh mixed wild mushrooms, sliced (crimini,…

  • Salty Nut Bars

    Nothing beats the sweet and salty combination. These bars will certainly become a favorite recipe. They are similar to the sweet and salty bars that I buy for hiking. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1 12 ounce can mixed salted nuts or peanuts 1 12…

  • Reuben Dip

    Super Bowl is coming up in a couple of weeks. I have been looking through some of my favorite appetizer recipes and this one is a winner. Everyone loves Reuben’s and they will love this too. Ingredients 2 packages cream cheese (8 ounce) 1 can of sauerkraut (15 ounce), well drained 1 pound corned beef,…

  • Crockpot Roast Beef with Pepperoncini Pepper

    Here is a great favorite crockpot roast recipe. It is super easy and deliciously different. Get some good crusty French bread for dipping up the juice. Ingredients 3 to 4 pound boneless beef rump roast 1 jar pepperoncini salad peppers 1 package Good Seasoning dry Italian dressing mix Directions Put all ingredients in the crockpot…

  • Caramel Bread Pudding

    Here is a favorite recipe that a friend of my Mom passed on to us. It is easy and good and a great way to use up that old bread. Ingredients 6 slices day-old bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 cup hot water 1 cup brown sugar 4 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups warm…

  • Cherry Almond Jello Mold

    I thought I had lost this favorite recipe. I recently found it among my Mom’s recipe collection. I used to make it for the Holidays and the kids loved it. I’m not a huge fan of jello, but I do like this salad.