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Mushroom-Free Beef Stroganoff

Mushroom Free Beef Stroganoff

I know, it’s blasphemous!  But, when you have family who despises mushrooms, you learn to just deal and re-work your recipes to do without. You will not miss the mushrooms, much.

Triple Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

Triple chocolate cream pie by Dish Ditty

This recipe is to die for. Seriously, this Triple Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe takes time, mostly because you need to refrigerate it at several intervals and there are multiple layers. It can be easy (using boxed mixes) or completely homemade. I’ll provide links to the recipes I used to make it mostly home made. Triple […]

Never Fail Pie Crust

Never Fail Pie Crust

This is an old classic Crisco pie crust recipe that my mom relied on for all of her pies.  It is a super light and fluffy crust that is perfect for any pie, sweet or savory. Looking for the pumpkin pie recipe pictured here?  You can find it at this link: Better than Famous Pumpkin […]

Better than Famous Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie

Time for us to start thinking about Thanksgiving.  The first thing that comes to mind for me when I think of Thanksgiving is Pumpkin Pie.  Yep, even before Turkey, it’s gotta be pumpkin pie.  So, if you want a good pumpkin pie, use the recipe found on the back of a can of Libby’s Pure […]

Seared Vegetable Medley Recipe

Seared Vegetable Medley

I am always good about planning my main dish, but I frequently struggle to figure out what to make for my side dishes. When I can’t figure out what to make, this is one of my goto vegetable sides. I have a recipe similar to this that I make on the grill as a grilled […]

Classic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Classic Mashed Potatoes

This is one of those recipes I just have to write down for my son so when he is out on his own he will know how to make basic mashed potatoes.  Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes and there really are some people out there who don’t know how to make them.  This is a […]

Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

Pesto Pasta Salad

Need a change from boring old macaroni salad?  Try this Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe for a change of pace. Great for pot lucks or BBQ’s and can be made up to 2 days ahead.  Perfect for a holiday brunch.

Chinese Chicken with Tofu Recipe

Chicken with Tofu

A nice healthy weeknight dinner that you can have without going to a Chinese Restaurant.  Try making this Chinese Chicken with Tofu Recipe tonight for your family.  

Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe

Sweet & Sour Chicken

A Chinese favorite, this Sweet & Sour Chicken is less greasy but twice as delicious as ones you’ll find at most Chinese restaurants. I am not fond of the deep fried chicken or pork overloaded with sweet sticky sauce. This recipe has some oil, but not nearly as much as you’d get at most restaurants. […]

Make a Sunday Dinner Tradition

Sunday Dinner Food Buffet

As you read my recipe introductions, you’ll notice a common theme: Family. I come from a large family, with 3 brothers and 2 sisters making us 3 boys and 3 girls total.  Yes, like the Brady Bunch. 🙂 With such a large family, it can be difficult to keep up.  One of the many things […]

Cherri’s Tuna on Toast Recipe

Cherri's Tuna on Toast

My mom made this for us on Fridays during lent and it is still one of my favorites to this day. Quicker than tuna casserole and great for 2 people or 10 people. I’m not sure, where the recipe came from.  When I asked my dad, he said ‘As far as I know it was […]

Chinese Fried Wontons Recipe

Chinese Fried Wontons

This is a basic recipe for Chinese Wontons.  This recipe can be used as Fried Wontons, steamed wontons, or wonton soup.  If you feel like being adventurous and have an hour, try making them yourself.  They are a fun way to involve the whole family.  Give everyone the chance to wrap up their wontons however they […]