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Macaroni and Cheese baked in a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish nestled in a basket.
Main Dish, Pasta/Rice/Grains, Sides

Macaroni and Cheese

This recipe for my family’s favorite Macaroni and Cheese has been pared down to keep it simple. Sprinkle the top with a bit of grated Parmesan or Gruyere and bake until golden brown and gooey. I make it in a big 9 x 13-inch casserole dish and leftovers are hard to come by.

a broken Pork and Beans Muffin with bacon
Bread, Sides

Pork and Beans Bread

One of Aunt Hen’s favorite recipes to share, Pork and Bean Bread is a simple quick bread with a twist. It takes a plain can of traditional Pork and Beans and dresses it up in a new and unexpected way. Great for a barbecue side dish or a summer brunch, you can keep it basic or add chocolate chips or bacon

Cousin Alvin's Rhubarb Cream Pie with a golden lattice top crust.
Dessert

Rhubarb Cream Pie

Cousin Alvine’s Rhubarb Cream Pie is a pretty old-fashioned pie with a pleasingly tart filling. The golden lattice top crust lends visual appeal while the extra sprinkle of cinnamon adds just the right touch of spice. Though it has taken me too long to try it, I have to say it is really delicious!

Bread, Dessert

Coconut Banana Bread Pudding

It wasn’t until about a year ago that I was introduced to my first bite of Bread Pudding. I had heard of it but it didn’t sound all that appealing to me for some reason. Maybe it was the idea that it was made from stale bread. Maybe it was […]