5 Things to Do with Leftover Biscuits

Tips from Grandma’s Kitchen! 5+ Things to Do with Leftover Biscuits We all know that buttery, flaky biscuits are considered a Southern staple. You can dress them up with fruity jams, savory butters, or just stick a piece of crispy Read More …

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Bread Pudding

To some, Bread pudding is simply cubed stale bread that is soaked in a mixture of milk, sugar, and eggs, and then baked.To others, it is so much more! When soaked in custard and mixed with your choice of sweet Read More …

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Homemade Bagel

INGREDIENTS: 2 cup warm water about 100°-115°F2 pkg active dry yeast3 tbsp sugar3 tsp salt5 3/4 cup unsifted all purpose-flour3 qt water with 1 tbsp sugar1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tbsp waterCornmeal STEP BY STEP: Combine water and yeast Read More …

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NANA’S TOMATO & CHEESE MACARONI

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups macaroni1 quarts tomatoes1 tsp. sugar1 tsp. dry mustard1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1/4 tsp celery seed1 cup grated cheddar cheese STEP BY STEP: Cook and drain macaroni according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spoon 1/3 Read More …

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NANA’S SWEET-SOUR CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 lb. chicken1 bottle Russian dressing1 jar pineapple and apricot jam1 pkg. dry onion soup mix STEP BY STEP: Start by cutting the chicken into bite size pieces. Preheat oven 350 degrees. Mix together dressing, jam, onion soup; Read More …

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Grandma’s Blue Ribbon Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled1/8 tsp orange extract1 cup sugar1 butter, melted3 tbsp sugar3 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, room temp3 eggs, room temp STEP BY STEP: Grated orange peel or fresh berries Read More …

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GRANDMA’S PUMPKIN WHOOPIE PIES

INGREDIENTS: 2 c. brown sugar (firmly packed)1 c. oil1 c. cooked pumpkin2 eggs1 tsp.cinnamon1 tsp. vanilla1/4 tsp. ginger1/4 tsp. ground cloves3 1/2 c. flour1 tsp. salt1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda STEP BY STEP: Preheat oven to 350°F.Beat first Read More …

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GRANDMA’S CHICKEN OR TUNA CASSEROLE

INGREDIENTS:3-4 lb chicken breast filets or tuna (cut in bite-size pieces)1 pkg (4 pk.) of the frozen broccoli n cheese microwave singles1-2 pkg of the new Philly cooking sauce (garlic flavor)2-3 tbsp. garlic pepper mix (the kind that comes in Read More …

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A Home Garden Can Be Fun for the Whole Family

Gardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants as part of horticulture. In gardens, ornamental plants are often grown for their flowers, foliage, or overall appearance; useful plants, such as root vegetables, leaf vegetables, fruits, and herbs, are grown Read More …

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Beginners Guide to Home Composting

Composting your kitchen and garden waste is a great way to reduce the amount of waste you dispose of in your rubbish bin. By composting your waste you can generate a free source of rich compost to help improve your Read More …

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GRANNY’S FRIED PIES

One of the things I remember about visiting with my grandmother was that she always had some sort of treat. I always wondered though… did she make them for the grands or did she make them for herself too? Either Read More …

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100 YEAR OLD BLACKBERRY CAKE FROM VIRGINIA

1 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. butter or Crisco 5 eggs 2 c. flour 2 tsp. nutmeg 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. cloves 1/2 c. buttermilk 2 c. blackberries Cream sugar, shortening, and eggs. Mix together Read More …

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GRANNY’S LEMONADE PIE

1 can condensed milk 1 (6 oz.) frozen can lemonade 8 oz. Cool Whip Mix everything together and pour into graham cracker crust and freeze until frozen. Put in refrigerator 1 or 2 hours prior to serving. Decorate the top Read More …

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Almost Grandma’s Pumpkin Pie

1 1/2 c. pumpkin 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt Few drops of maple syrup 1 c. milk 3 eggs, beaten 1/2 tsp. each ginger, cinnamon, & nutmeg Place in unbaked pie shell. After combining all ingredients, bake for 30 Read More …

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BAKED BEANS – GRANDMA STYLE

3 cans (16 oz.) Pork & Beans 1/4 cup Brown Sugar 1/4 cup Ketchup 3 slices Bacon Place beans, sugar, ketchup in a casserole dish and mix. Place 3 slices uncooked bacon on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 Read More …

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