This is a thick rich chili that is a great dinner on a cold day. The number of Jalenpeno peppers can be adjusted depending on personal taste.
Firecracker Chili
4 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 large bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 Jalapeno peppers, chopped Continue reading
Chicken and dumplings is a favorite of many southern families. There are may different recipes for the dumplings. This is the recipe that my mother used which involves rolling the dough out into a thin rectangle, cutting into squares and dropping in the boiling broth. A pan of hot cornbread always accompanies the chicken and dumplings. Yum, yum…
Chicken and Dumplings
1 whole fryer chicken
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
1 egg
5 tablespoons water Continue reading
My German mother-in-law made these crepe-style pancakes that were served with applesauce and a variety of fresh berries. After spreading the pancake with applesauce and cut-up berries/fruit, roll up the pancake and sprinkle with granulated sugar or cinnamon-sugar.The recipe yields approximately 10 pancakes using a 9 inch skillet.
German Pancakes
6 eggs
1 1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup flour
3 teaspoons granulated sugar
Dash salt
Cinnamon-sugar, optional Continue reading
