Creamed Peas & Pearl Onions

25 Comments March 26, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

When I was a kid, either creamed peas or creamed pearl onions or a combination of both were on the menu now and then, especially at Grandma’s house. Honestly, I wonder if they were the ones that used to come in the box, frozen. They were often served with Salmon Loaf, so when I reworked Grandma’s Salmon Loaf recipe into Not Grandma’s Salmon Loaf, I thought I’d better address the Creamed Peas & Pearl Onions, too. They really do go so well together and the cream sauce serves as a sauce for the Salmon Loaf, too.

Not Grandma’s Salmon Loaf – with Creamed Peas & Pearl Onions

Simon Pearce Vermont Cheddar Soup

15 Comments March 13, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

I’ve become a pretty big fan of Simon Pearce’s Restaurant and an even bigger fan of the Simon Pearce Vermont Cheddar Soup. And the weird thing is, I’ve never been to the Mill at Simon Pearce, the restaurant in Quechee, Vermont. And never had their Simon Pearce Vermont Cheddar Soup there, either. But no matter, I can have it right here in Minnesota (you betcha) where it seems just as at home on a snowy March night.

Simon Pearce Vermont Cheddar Soup

Martin Sheen’s Pumpkin Cheesecake

16 Comments December 17, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I remember Martin Sheen was featured once on the back pages of Bon Appétit, where they used to run a celebrity spot every month. It wasn’t until I got my copy of “Best American Recipes 2003-2004” by Molly Stevens (I loved that series of books) that I paid attention. She highlighted Martin Sheen’s Pumpkin Cheesecake in the most glowing terms. She’s not wrong!

Martin Sheens Pumpkin Cheesecake

Refrigerator Hot Chocolate Mix

18 Comments December 7, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

What if you could have hot chocolate whenever you wanted? And not just any old hot chocolate but a premium hot chocolate at the drop of a hat? Yep, you can if you make a batch of Refrigerator Hot Chocolate Mix ahead of time. And keep it in the fridge, obs!

Refrigerator Hot Chocolate Mix

Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana Copycat

15 Comments November 25, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

There’s something about Olive Garden. People love it or hate it, but they’ve cracked the code on how to keep America’s diners happy and coming back. My folks are big fans, and when we go, I love their unlimited soup and salad option, especially Zuppa Toscana Soup. Luckily, it’s fast and easy to make at home. You just need Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana Copycat recipe.