Like many of these recipes I cover on my blog, I did not grow up with Tetrazzini. I know I would see it pop up in magazines and across the internet after Thanksgiving as a way to use up those turkey leftovers. I might be in the minority but I quite like Thanksgiving leftovers just … Continue reading The History of Chicken or Turkey Tetrazzini
What ingredients are in Tamale Pie? Though this post is about tamale pie I would be remiss not to quickly mention the inspiration which is the tamale. The tamale is a traditional Mexican dish that dates back to the days of the Aztecs. It is a dough made of masa that is usually stuffed with … Continue reading The History of Tamale Pie
I remember quite well where I first saw the mention of King Ranch Casserole. It was in a Harlequin romance novel. My younger sister went through a phase with them when we were younger. My aunt used to have a room with shelves filled with them. My forever nosy and bookworm sister was intrigued by … Continue reading The History of King Ranch Casserole
Edward G. Robinson was an actor who had a career spanning over 50 years as well as a political activist. He is most known for his gangster roles in movies. He has quite an impressive filmography that includes such movies as Key Largo, Soylent Green, Little Caesar and Smart Money. Double Indemnity is my favorite … Continue reading Edward G. Robinson’s Baked Noodles
Oh tuna noodle casserole. I am sure I am not the only one who grew up eating this dish. Actually it was known in my house as "Tuna Nuna" as my father had to give everything ridiculous names. This dish was one that was in constant rotation. As my mother worked full time as store … Continue reading History of Tuna Noodle Casserole
Besides collecting old cookbooks, I also LOVE vintage metal recipe boxes. I now have fifteen in my collection. The best part is that I have been lucky to find all but one full of handwritten recipes or clipped snippets from magazines, newspapers and the back of boxes. My favorite thing to do is to flip … Continue reading Recipe Box: Ham and Broccoli Casserole
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