Fast Fix, Main Dishes and Sides, Recipes: Family Favorites

Jiffy Corn Casserole

My family is not a fan of the traditional green bean casserole that is popular at holiday time.. Many years ago my Mom found some side dish alternatives that even the kids would eat. One of our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner favorites is this simple corn casserole or "corn pudding." You can make this the… Continue reading Jiffy Corn Casserole

Fast Fix, Main Dishes and Sides, Recipes: Family Favorites

Fast Fix Cupboard Chili

Winter days can be cold and stormy with treacherous, ice-covered roads. The last thing I want to do on such a day is leave my house. Better to stay inside by the fire and leave the roads to the snowplow and salt truck drivers. Before winter rears its ugly head or -- depending on your… Continue reading Fast Fix Cupboard Chili

desserts, Fast Fix, Recipes: Family Favorites

Fast Fix Company’s Coming Coffee Cake

When company showed up unexpectedly and Mom needed something quick to serve, she would mix up one of her simple 8" pan cakes. This was always one of my favorites. Fast Fix Company's Coming Coffee Cake 1 beaten egg1 1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup milk1 cup sifted flour2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt2 Tbsp. melted shortening… Continue reading Fast Fix Company’s Coming Coffee Cake

Fast Fix, Main Dishes and Sides, Recipes: Family Favorites

Fast Fix Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Even those of us who like to cook, don't like to cook all of the time. In the middle of doing other, more important things, the need to stop what we're doing to prepare a meal can be a bother. I'm always excited to find a new "from scratch" recipe that is both tasty and… Continue reading Fast Fix Steak with Mushroom Gravy