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.
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American Potato salad (for 12)
4 pounds marble potatoes (or Yukon gold and red bliss mixed if you can’t find marble potatoes) 3 hard boiled eggs chopped 6 scallions white and green slices thin 2 celery ribs chopped fine 4 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp celery salt 1.5 tsp onion powder 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley 3/4 cup mayoContinue reading “American Potato salad (for 12)”
Southwest succotash bowl-no grain updated 8/31/21
1 15.5 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn 1 7oz can green chilis. (La Preferida is my Brand because the mild are actually fairly hot) 1 red or orange bell pepper diced 1 jalapeño (or 2) diced with seeds and veins removed for milder heat. 1 tbsp chili powder 1Continue reading “Southwest succotash bowl-no grain updated 8/31/21”
Southwest chicken casserole
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs or combination of both * 12 ounces of salsa green or red or both* 1 tbsp olive oil 1 diced yellow onion 1 diced bell pepper 1 large can of red enchilada sauce (Las Palmas has both mild or hot. I use mild. Choose according to yourContinue reading “Southwest chicken casserole”
Every kid’s favorite mac & cheese.
1 lb large elbow or large shell pasta 5 tbsp butter 6 tbsp flour (all purpose) 1.5 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp onion powder 3.5 cups milk 16 ounces of shredded cheese about 2/3 extra sharp cheddar and 1/3 monterey jack Salt and pepper Optional: homemade breadcrumbs or canned fried onions. Adult options: 1 canContinue reading “Every kid’s favorite mac & cheese.”
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