The World’s Greatest Hamburger

 
 
For many years, a family restaurant chain, known as Lum’s sold an exceptional 1/3 pound hamburger [...]

Merry Christmas to All

The gifts are wrapped, the food is being prepared and the guests will be arriving from out of town before you know it.
As short a year as it has been for Ollie, it has been fun. I look forward to many more years supplying you with the best recipes I can invent and also find [...]

Tomato Bruschetta

Delicious Italian food fairly new to the US, but fantastic to eat.
Tomato Bruschetta
Ingredients: 
1 loaf Italian bread, halved length wise then cut crosswise diagonally, into 1 inch slices.
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Directions: 
Toast the bread under the broiler until lightly browned. [...]

EZ Cabbage Dinner

With all the rich food being served around the holidays it’s nice to have a meal that fairly ordinary and EZ.
EZ Cabbage Dinner
Ingredients: 
1 1/2 pounds hamburger
1/4 cup catsup
1/2 head cabbage, shredded
6 t0 8 cups raw potatoes, diced
Velveeta  cheese
1 1/2 cup milk
Directions: 
Brown the hamburger; drain and add catsup and set aside.
Layer in a baking dish 1/2 [...]

Holiday Oyster Fritters

December, a fine cold month with an ‘R’ in it is perfect for all things Oyster.
Fritters are a great way to serve them.
Holiday Oyster Fritters
Ingredients: 
1 pint oysters, reserving liquor
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 egg beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp celery seed
Oil
Directions: 
In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, pepper and [...]

Wisconsin Cheese Soup

A traditional winter dish to be found in the land of diary farms.
 Wisconsin Cheese Soup
Ingredients: 
1 cup sliced carrots
2 cups chopped broccoli
1 cup water
1 tsp chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded Wisconsin sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions: 
In a small saucepan over a medium heat, combine carrots, broccoli, [...]

Ranchero Chicken Casserole

Piles of delicious ingredients combine to make a fantastic dish.
Ranchero Chicken Casserole
Ingredients: 
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups cooked chicken
1  10 3/4 oz can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1  10 3/4 oz can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1  10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp [...]

Holiday Potato Rolls

Love that taste of those Potato Rolls you pick up at the grocery?
Here’s a recipe to make then yourself.
Holiday Potato Rolls
Ingredients: 
6 tbsp sugar
6 tbsp butter
2 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup hot mashed potatoes
1 1/4 cup milk, scalded
1 envelope active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
4 to 6 cups flour
 Directions:
Combine first 4 [...]

Potato Galettes (That’s French, ya know!)

Got ourself here a tasty little potato cake (Don’t bother Wiki. That’s what a Galette is).
Potato Galettes
Ingredients:
1 cup mashed potatoes, cold
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions: 
Combine all ingredients, including oil into 16 small cakes.
Saute’ in a dry, non-stick pan for 1 to 2 minutes per side until [...]

Pop’s Grilled Chops with Savory Butter

Ol’ Pop was a character. Probably only got his grill out about twice a year. Said he didn’t want to ‘wear it out’.
But, he did know how to use it when he got it out. Here’s a tasty recipe remembered by his wife.
Pop’s Grilled Chops with Savory Butter
Ingredients: 
6 pork rib chops, 1 inch thick
Black pepper [...]