Nani's Cranny

Tag: old fashioned

  • 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.

  • Wheat Germ Muffins

    Here is a healthy favorite recipe. These muffins are delicious and very filling. You will love them. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup wheat germ 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon soda 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup molasses 1/4 cup cooking oil 1 egg, slightly beaten Directions Mix…

  • Old Fashioned Grapefruit Pie

    My parents and in-laws both spent their winter months in warm climates; one in Texas, one in Arizona. Grapefruit was plentiful and they both enjoyed making this pie in hopes of using up some of their many grapefruit. So if you have lots of grapefruit and don’t know what to do with them, give this…

  • Morning Glory Muffins

    This is certainly one of my favorite recipes for muffins. I am sure it will be one of yours too. With all the good ingredients in them I like to think that they are somewhat healthy as well as delicious. Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups sugar…

  • Tomato Basil Pasta

    This favorite recipe is great for potlucks. Ingredients 1 box penne pasta, cooked 2 Tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic 3 ounces prosciutto, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved 3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips…

  • Tex-Mex Black Bean Crockpot Soup

    Here is a super easy favorite recipe that you can put in the crockpot in the morning and forget about it until dinner time. Substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth and you have a great vegetarian recipe. Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounce each) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes 1…

  • Impossible Taco Pie

    This is another of those old fashioned favorite recipes from my Mom. She got it from McCall’s magazine, so who knows how long ago that was. It is an easy and family friendly recipe. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 envelope taco seasoning mix 1 4 ounce can chopped green chilies,…

  • Old Fashioned Three Bean Salad

    This favorite recipe falls into the category of “classic recipes”. Everyone has certainly eaten this and probably made it. This is a great recipe on those occasions when you need to “bring a dish”. It travels well and keeps for days.