From my Family to Yours…Aunt Echo’s Creamy Dreamy Mild Enchiladas Your Family Will Love

  I am so excited to share one of my delicious treasured family recipes with you. Aunt Echie's enchiladas have been a family favorite for generations, and still are! They are very American using canned soup and are very budget…

Grandma Mabel’s Famous Fried Chicken

  Every Dish Has a Story – Tawanna's Childhood Memory: Grandma Mabel's Famous Fried Chicken

Every Dish Has a Story – Jill’s Childhood Memory: Knott’s Berry Farm’s Pioneer Stew

From my book, Every Dish Has a Story (link to order and full playlist below), comes my own childhood food memory! This delicious dish comes from 12 year old me with my daddy. I can't wait for you to read…

The History of Jambalaya, the Dish and the Name, and One Amazing Recipe from the Past!

Where did Jambalaya come form? And how did it get its name? We'll explore bot of those questions and make my favorite recipe from 1955. This humble dish has roots in so many countries. Let's cook history!

The History of Benedictine Sisters of Peking and their Delicious Sweet and Sour Meatballs

  Today we're travelling to 1956 to learn the history of the Benedictine Sisters of Peking. Who were they and why are they cooking meatballs? Well, they cooked much more and I can't wait to tell you the story of…

The Story of a New Twist Dish Starring SPAM, Trust Me, It’s Fabulous!

Welcome to Palm Springs! What is New Twist Dish? Join me as we travel back to 1965 to discover a little known dish tucked away in Betty Crocker's Dinner in a Dish cookbook! In a hurry? Want something that will…

The 1980s were all about working parents and after school activities. Mom needed fast, delicious and budget friendly dinners and casseroles delivered! Make some food history for your family!

Stroganoff Beef Burgers

This is a great budget friendly and delicious take on Beef Stroganoff. This easy stroganoff with ground beef is such a great family dinner that is sure to bring smiles all around!

Gouda Piccata

Who loves fried cheese??? You've heard of Veal or Chicken Piccata. From 1980, we're making it with cheese with the classic lemon, butter, caper sauce! If you are a fan of fried cheese, you are going to go crazy over…

What is a Poormans Meal?

I'm always honored when families share their time tested recipes with me! Also known as American Goulash, today I'm sharing a wonderful Depression Era dish that is very similar to Beefaroni, possibly better! And super economical (of course) and easy!