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Tag: old fashioned

  • Old Fashioned Sauerkraut Hot Dish

    For some reason I have been craving sauerkraut. So I have been looking through all of my favorite recipes and just came across this one. It is easy and a good. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 med onion, chopped 2-3 stalks celery, chopped 1 can or jar sauerkraut 2-3 cups egg noodles, cooked 1…

  • Grandma’s Round Steak Sauerbraten

    Here is another family favorite recipe from my Grandma. Sauerbraten is a German meat dish that is marinated in vinegar, sugar and spices. My Grandma had some German blood, not sure if this was an old family recipe or not. But try this, it is easy and economical. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds round steak or…

  • Old Fashioned Banana Pudding

    This is a favorite recipe that is probably from the Vanilla Wafer. My Mom used to make it often and it was one of my Dad’s favorites. It is still as good today as it was back when I was a kid. Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar, divided 1/3 cup flour dash salt 3 eggs seperated…

  • Grandma’s Old Fashioned Green Split Pea Soup

    Here is another favorite recipe from my Grandma. I always preferred the bean soup, but this one is really good too. It is definitely comfort food for a cold day. Ingredients 1 pound dry green split peas 3 quarts water 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, diced 1 uncooked potato, diced 1 ham bone or 1/8…

  • Old Fashioned Salmon Loaf with Spanish Sauce

    This is a truly old, old, family favorite recipe of my Grandma’s. My Mom used to make it when I was a kid, and to be honest I never much cared for it. But as my taste buds have matured, I do it enjoy it now. My Mom and Grandma always made a white sauce…

  • 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…

  • Old Fashioned Date Turtles

    This is a really old favorite recipe of my Mom’s. If you like dates these are really scrumptious. They are easy and require no cooking. My Mom used to add paraffin to chocolate chips, but that is not recommended nowadays. So I use dipping chocolate for the coating. Ingredients 1 cup sifted powdered sugar 1…

  • Grandma’s Old Fashioned Au Gratin Potatoes

    This is an old family favorite recipes for au gratin potatoes.  My Grandma used to make them and they would quickly disappear.  There were no seconds as everyone took very generous helpings on the first round! Ingredients 8 to 10 medium potatoes, cooked and chilled with skins on ¼ pound butter 1 pint half and half…