Nani's Cranny

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  • 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.

  • 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…

  • Monica’s Mexican Beans

    My daughter has a friend, Monica, who is from Mexico and cooks totally awesome and authentic Mexican food. She shared her favorite bean recipe with us. It is simple and plain, but delicious. It has taken my daughter and I quite a few attempts to perfect these beans. One of the secrets is using the…