On the farm in Northern Colorado and in Alaska. Our Dad was very proud to be Irish. My Mom carried the Irish tradition in our… Continue reading
1 cup finely chopped celery1 green pepper, finely chopped1 cup finely sliced green onion½ cup chopped parsley2 pounds claw crabmeat3 cups coarsely crushed cracker crumbs,… Continue reading
8 slices thick-cut bacon3 tablespoons maple syrupFreshly ground black pepper¼ cup grated mild cheddar½ cup grated Gruyère¼ cup grated Parmesan¼ cup mayonnaise2 scallions, trimmed and… Continue reading
RECIPESSorry! I do not have a recipe for the Cabbage Bellies, or Patches or Kraut Burok, as it is a “science” to how much bread… Continue reading
1 loaf Challah or Brioche bread, sliced into 1½-inch thick slices1 stick butter, unsalted1 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons corn syrup5 eggs, extra large¾ cup… Continue reading
The Twibell ancestry goes back to Monghan County, Ireland. John Twibell was born in 1760 and died in Montpelier, Indiana in 1853 at the age… Continue reading
Devil’s Food Cake, frosted with the requisite puffs of Seven-Minute Frosting, is sinfully good. Fluffy and somewhat airy, Devil’s Food Cake is sometimes called the… Continue reading
Entertaining should not be about fuss or pomp. I want my focus to be on my company. And on making sure the food packs tons… Continue reading
Of all the trendy/healthy/unusual ingredients I use regularly in my cooking, the one I get questions about most is nutritional yeast (which tastes way better… Continue reading
Born North East of Westfall, Kansas February 15, 1914 Reminiscent from Cousin Jim Nelson, Salina, Kansas. Cousin Jim Nelson has spent his entire life devoted… Continue reading
There are two kinds of people — fans of slow-cookers and those who haven’t tried them. I’m definitely the former. I just love my slow-cooker.… Continue reading
Servings: 82 (2 ½- to 3-pound) whole chickens, giblets removedSalt and fresh ground pepper2 slices prosciutto, optional (see ingredient note following recipe)2 cloves minced garlic1… Continue reading
Last month, when offering recipes from Cook’s Country “Cook It In Cast Iron: Kitchen-Tested Recipes for the One Pan That Does It All,” by the… Continue reading
Born: February 15, 1914 to 1983 From Kansas to Northern Colorado Dads birthday is the 15th of February. He was born in Kansas. He… Continue reading
Servings: 8 to 10Why this recipe worksA cast-iron skillet retains heat like a pizza stone with the functionality of a skillet, making it the perfect… Continue reading
RECIPESMEXI-CHICKIE POT PIEOil or butter a 8 inch pie plate and line it with a large flour tortillaIn a bowl mix:2 cups cooked chicken, turkey… Continue reading
Servings: 8¾ cup flour (measure the flour by spooning it into a measuring cup, the leveling off with the flat end of a knife)½ cup… Continue reading
Servings: 4Why this recipe worksPan-searing a thick-cut steak presents a real challenge: How do you keep the perimeter from overcooking while the center of the… Continue reading
We had lots of animals on the farm, including pigs, chickens, cats and dogs. Dad had a Water Spaniel named “Pup” - all our animals… Continue reading
The tradition of eating King Cake lasts throughout the Carnival season, from the feast of the Epiphany (the 12th day after Christmas), until Mardi Gras… Continue reading
