It’s often said by “experts” in the field of nutrition that there are no “bad” foods, but I do have to wonder about Chicken Fried Steak – it just tastes so darned good! A huge fave of Child Number Two, Kraig, who has to have it when his birthday rolls around. I pull out the cast iron and go to town. Or maybe to country?
Scottish Oatcakes Oatmeal Pancakes
Scottish? Probably not, but Scottish Oatcakes Oatmeal Pancakes are what we always called these pancakes. Because of the oats. These pancakes are great; the outside is a beautiful, lacy, crispy contrast to the soft, moist interior, and they’re hearty and healthy and delicious all at the same time.
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Buttermilk Biscuits for Topping a Casserole
Buttermilk Biscuits for Topping a Casserole is one of those workhorse recipes in my box. I pull this recipe out when making a casserole topped with biscuits and use it instead of refrigerated canned biscuits. This works for a 13 x 9″ casserole with modifications for other sizes given, and is great for ramekins, too.
Lemon Buttermilk Popsicles
Temperatures are soaring here in Minnesota. Some summers are so cool I barely wear shorts, but today I actually had to put on the air – and when that happens, you better believe, you betcha, that I’m looking for cool things to eat and ways to keep the oven off!
Almost Bobby’s Oven Fried Chicken
Oven fried chicken, done right! A crispy, crunchy crust and moist, succulent, flavorful chicken – it’s about enough to make one throw away those awful freezer bags of additive laden frozen nuggets! (do it now!) One taste of this chicken and you’ll never go back.




