Nani's Cranny

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  • Tuna-Noodle Casserole

    Here is a real old recipe from a Better Homes and Garden all-time favorite cookbook. Nothing can be more comforting than a good old fashioned tuna casserole. This is a perfect recipe for these cold, snowy nights. Ingredients 3 cups dried medium noodles 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs 1 Tablespoon butter 1 cup celery, chopped…

  • Milky Way or Snicker Salad

    Many people love this old favorite recipe, it is a bit too sweet for my taste. But maybe it is just what you are looking for. It is sure to be a hit with the kids. Ingredients 2 cups milk 2 boxes instant French Vanilla Pudding (3 ounces each) 1 container Cool Whip (16 ounces)…

  • Skin-On Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    Here is another favorite recipe from my Mom’s files. Garlic mashed potatoes are really popular now. My Mom used to make them before they became a staple on every restaurant menu. I think the secret is roasting the garlic first. Try these, they are worth the extra time for the garlic roasting. Ingredients 4 to…

  • 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,…