Pioneer Potluck: About Dad, John M. McClure and his Dad, David Thomas McClure, part 2

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

Beefy, beany stew is warm, simple meal with slow cooker ease

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

  • Feb 17, 2016
  • By MELISSA D'ARABIAN
  • LifeFood

chicken Marsala with mashed potatoes

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

Valentine’s Day – from appetizer to dessert

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

Pioneer Potluck: About dad

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

Caramelized Onion, pear and bacon tart

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

recipes

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

skillet brownies

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

steaks with herb butter

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

Pioneer Potluck: About pets, part 2

Pioneer Potluck: About pets, part 2

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

Pioneer Potluck: About pets, part 2

King cake is royal Mardi Gras fare

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

Pioneer Potluck: About pets in my life

Pioneer Potluck: About pets in my life

On the farm Northern Colorado 1937 Animals have been a big part of my life. Dogs, cats, cattle, horses, pigs, chickens and a couple of… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: About pets in my life

Adaptable, dependable, durable: Cast-iron skillets made to do it all

Along with a collection of over 120 brilliantly photographed mouthwatering recipes, readers of Cook’s Country “Cook It In Cast Iron: Kitchen-Tested Recipes for the One… Continue reading

Baked Ziti

Baked ziti, a hearty combination of pasta, tomato sauce and gooey cheese, can be time-consuming and fussy, between making the sauce, boiling the pasta and… Continue reading

Classic Pizza Dough/No-cook pizza

Makes 1 poundThis recipe can be easily doubled.2 cups (11 ounces) plus 2 tablespoons bread flour1 1/8 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast¾ teaspoon salt1 tablespoons… Continue reading

Baked Pepperoni Pizza Dip

To bring pizza party flavor to a fun, easy appetizer, we turned classic pepperoni pie into a rich, cheesy dip that we could bake and… Continue reading

Pasta and homemade meatballs with tomatoe sauce

Pasta and homemade meatballs with tomatoe sauce

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t enjoy a plateful of spaghetti and meatballs. It’s great family fare and comfort food that’s especially welcome in winter.… Continue reading

Pasta and homemade meatballs with tomatoe sauce

Pioneer Potluck: About the 1949 Blizzard, Northern Colorado

On a farm east of Fort Collins, Colorado Jan 2, 1949   I was 12 years old when the blizzard hit our farm in January… Continue reading

Dolly’s donut is a delightful birthday cake

There are ten annual U.S. federal holidays on the calendar designated by the United States Congress. Sadly, January 19, Dolly Parton’s birthday, is not one… Continue reading

A new way to saute, world’s healthiest foods offer options for a healthier New Year

With 1064 pages, 500 re-tested recipes and over 300 new recipes, “The World’s Healthiest Foods, 2nd Edition: The Force For Change To Health-Promoting Foods and… Continue reading