Irene’s Brownies

Irene’s Brownies I don't know how these became "Irene's Brownies." I'm sure she didn't invent the recipe. I really love this recipe, so I named them after her. Mary, do you remember when you and Amy Haynes decided to make these one...
Grandma C’s Placek

Grandma C’s Placek

Grandma C’s Placek Grandma Chrzanowski (my mom) was also an excellent baker. My children called her Grandma C. No one could pronounce Chrzanowski, my maiden name. Every Saturday without fail my mother baked Placek, a Polish sweet bread. Sometimes rolled with...
Corn Chowder

Corn Chowder

Corn Chowder 1 cup frozen corn kernels1 1/4 cups chopped onions2 cups mashed or cubed cooked potatoes1 cup thinly sliced carrots2 stalks celery (chopped)1 cup chicken stock1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup dry sherry or white wine1 cup milkpinch of cayenne...
Carrot Soup

Carrot Soup

Carrot Soup This is a great soup. It not only looks pretty but it tastes great. Sue Nutt gave me this one. 1 lb. bag of carrots (skinned and sliced thin (eight carrots))1 medium onion sliced thin4-6 cups chicken broth1/3 cup white rice3 T. butter1 tsp. thyme Melt...
Zucchini Soup

Zucchini Soup

Zucchini Soup There?s everything else made from zucchini, why not soup? This one is also from Sue Nutt. This is a really good soup. 1 lb. zucchini (thinly sliced)2 cups chicken broth3 T. butter1 tsp. lemon juice and curry powdersalt and pepper Cook zucchini in butter...