recipes – Mama Toni's Family Recipes

Skillet supper.

Cost in 2025: $8.49 for beef at Target. Buy one get one half off so I got a second for the freezer; pasta was $1.15 for the box. Mushrooms were $2.49. Evaporated milk was $.79. Spices I already had in my pantry so cost nothing extra for them. All spice and nutmeg and onion powderContinue reading “Skillet supper.”

Egg pie?

In large bowl, mix eggs, bacon, onion, cream, salt and cheese. Add ground black pepper. Stir well breaking yolks until all incorporated. In medium non stick skillet, add scant tablespoon of fat over low heat. Sprinkle hashbrowns evenly over bottom of pan. Pour egg mixture over all. Spread with back of spoon if needed. CoverContinue reading “Egg pie?”

Divinity

Accidentally Vegan Cake, or Depression Cake

This recipe is also called Wacky Cake. Invented during the depression (or maybe earlier) to make a cake without rationed or expensive items, so its made without butter or eggs making this accidentally vegan. One of my favorite cakes to make and eat.

Creamy dill dressing

2 tbsp mayonnaise 4 tbsp sour cream 1 tbsp dill weed 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp celery salt 1 tbsp white vinegar 1-2 tbsp milk Mix all ingredients except milk. Add just enough milk to thin to consistency you like. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or more. Taste. Add salt ifContinue reading “Creamy dill dressing”

Tacos: ground beef

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion (about 1 1/2 cups) minced 2 garlic cloves minced 4 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons salt 1 pound extra-lean ground beef 3 Oz tomato paste 1 cup chicken or beef broth 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 16 corn tortillas HeatContinue reading “Tacos: ground beef”

Spanish inspired rice

2 cups rice 1 cup jarred red salsa 4 cups chicken broth (3 if using a pot) 2 tbsp oil Heat oil on medium in a large pan (or pot if you don’t have a large pan) Toast rice in hot oil until lightly brown and opaque. Add salsa and broth. Stir. Cover and simmerContinue reading “Spanish inspired rice”

All purpose grilled chicken breasts.

1/4 cup olive oil Juice from one lemon 1 tbsp garlic, minced 1 tbsp dried parsley or 1/4 cup fresh minced 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp ground thyme 1/2 tsp table salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts or 3 smaller Mix all ingredients in bowl. Pour into shallowContinue reading “All purpose grilled chicken breasts.”

Chocolate date bars-no bake updated! Even better.

9 oz dates 2 ounces dried apricots 2 ounces dried cherries 1.5 ounces sunflower seeds 2.5 ounces unsalted almonds or pecans 2 tbsp coconut oil 3 tbsp cocoa powder 4 freeze dried raspberries. In food processor, pulse dried fruits until texture of raw sugar (will take about a minute. Rough chop fruit before processing toContinue reading “Chocolate date bars-no bake updated! Even better.”

Chicken Diane

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Trader Joe’s Everyday Seasoning (optional) 1 large onion diced medium 1 pound sliced white or brown button mushrooms 3 tbsp dried parsley 3 tbsp fresh chives or 2 tbsp dried chives 1 tbsp paprika 1 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup brandy 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1/2 cup low sodium chickenContinue reading “Chicken Diane”