Mentoring, Leadership, & Homemaking
Winter is still looming in the dark clouds that bring rain and blustery wind here in Texas. For these chilly days, I have a comfort food that not only fills your belly, but also satisfies all your wintery blues! I’ve been making a version of this recipe since I was around 8 or 9 and literally—no one else dares to make Chicken and Dumplings in my family! Upon moving to Texas and buying my very own crockpot, I decided to {Read More}
I am currently fascinated with all meals cooked in a crock-pot. I purchased a lovely one at Wal-Mart before Christmas and have since used it multiple times making dishes that I once thought could only be made on the stove. I will share my famous Chicken and Dumplings recipe soon! 1 big container of vegetable stock Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, and thyme to taste 1 lb. ground beef, cook separately then add to crock-pot 1 package celery (I used the {Read More}
My family absolutely loves this melt-in-your-mouth tangy pulled pork. This recipe is one of my go-to weeknight favorites, and I always have some on hand. It has just the right amount of tang to eat plain, on a bun, with a little bit of the vinegar-based juices drizzled on top. The next night we use the left over buns and change up the sandwich by adding our favorite bottled BBQ sauce on top. We also love this pork on soft {Read More}
Kaesspaetzele (Cheesy noodles) Traditionally these noodles should be homemade, but I sacrifice a little traditional flavor for ease and simplicity. I am always on the lookout for these noodles at specialty food stores. As an alternative, I recommend boxed elbow macaroni or packaged egg noodles, according to preference. Ingredients: 1 box or bag of pasta sliced or shredded swiss cheese onions, butter Prepare pasta according to package directions and drain. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet. Dice the onion {Read More}
Want a homecooked meal this week, but you’re short on time? My friend Michelle shared this recipe for crockpot lasagna some ten years ago and it’s still a family favorite to this day. Last night while cooking supper I multi-tasked and put together crockpot lasagna in less than 30 minutes. When it was ready, I simply put the crockpot insert into the fridge. This morning I started the crockpot and for lunch we dined on homemade lasagna. Crockpot Lasagna 1 {Read More}
Some of my earliest memories are of eating Sunday lunch with my Grandparents at May’s Restaurant in Winfield, Alabama. I always chose the same thing from the buffet line: country fried steak, mashed potatoes, English peas, and a dinner roll. Years passed, May’s closed, and Grandma was given a steak and potato crockpot recipe that became her favorite. She loved making this casserole because she could adjust the amounts easily for her and Grandpa. If she told me once, she told me a {Read More}
It starts on Sunday evening. My stomach get tight, my brain starts working overtime, and I get a little anxious. This has happened to me since Kindergarten – you can ask my mom! It’s not because I don’t love Sundays – I do! As a matter of fact they are my favorite day of the week. It’s Mondays I’m not so fond of. Everyone is a little more tired on Monday than usual even if bedtimes were kept rigidly. We’re {Read More}
Here’s a fresh alternative for Easter or Passover dinner, succulent salmon on a bed of gingered carrots. Ingredients: 4 Tbsps. olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 – 16 oz. bags of fresh baby carrots 1 tsp. ground ginger 2 lbs. fresh Salmon fillets Salt and pepper to taste 2 pieces fresh dill weed Preparation: Sauté minced garlic, carrots, and olive oil in saucepan on stovetop. Place vegetables in crockpot, and sprinkle with ginger. Place fish fillets over vegetables, and {Read More}
My family of picky eaters fell in love with Cuban food last year. From black beans and rice, plantains, to traditional Cubano sandwiches, we love our Cuban. Imagine my surprise when a friend shared a recipe for Cuban pork that looked easy for this culinarily-challenged gal to make. I popped the roast in the oven when I realized I had not read the instructions far enough to know it was (originally) a crockpot recipe. Looking down the barrel of a {Read More}
Loi Palmer, April 2005 MMCW 4 lb ground chuck, 1 large chopped onion, 2 cans northern beans, 2 cans kidney beans, 2 cans corn, 2 cans Rotel, 2 medium cans stewed tomatoes, 1 can green beans, 1 small can chopped black olives, 2 large cans tomato sauce, 1 package taco seasoning mix, 2 packages Ranch dressing mix (powder), 1 cup water. Brown ground beef and onions. Drain off fat. Mix all other ingredients with beef and onions. Simmer on low {Read More}
We all need good mentors offering practical advise, wisdom, encouragement, and friendship. Here at MMCW you will find a storehouse of mentoring between generations, just as it should be.
