Pennsylvania Dutch Broccoli & Bacon

14 Comments November 2, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

When I worked on my family history, I was surprised to find out how many Pennsylvania Dutch & Amish ancestors I had. Of course, those ancestors multiply quickly as you work back. You start with 4 grandparents, then 8 great, then 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, and by the time you get back a few more generations, you realize that you’re related to half the people in the US! Our good neighbor in South Dakota was a 9th cousin! Hi Auntie Mary! But what I’m getting at is I’m wondering if I have a predisposition for the sweet/sour flavors so often found in Pennsylvania Dutch cooking, and especially this Pennsylvania Dutch Broccoli & Bacon? Is there a gene for that?

Easy Cheesy Broccoli Skillet

20 Comments August 24, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Do you love broccoli? It’s always been a fave at our house and 90 percent of the time, I make Simply Steamed Broccoli or sometimes I make what I call Almost Alton’s Oven Roasted Broccoli. Both are super simple, super fresh. But sometimes you just gotta go the extra mile and make something really special. That, for me, is Easy Cheesy Broccoli Skillet.

Easy Cheesy Broccoli Skillet

Smoky Sheet Tray Roasted Vegetables

26 Comments August 12, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

If you’re looking for a recipe that’s going to use up some of the summer bounty, Smoky Sheet Tray Roasted Vegetables are it!

Smoky Roasted Sheet Tray Vegetables

Instant Pot Sweet Corn

20 Comments July 3, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Why would you cook Instant Pot Sweet Corn? You should! It’s fabulous. The short cooking time and little water keep all that corn flavor where it should be – in the Sweet Corn itself.

Instant Pot Sweet Corn

Shaved Asparagus Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

41 Comments April 8, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

When (and if) Spring comes, I can hardly get my mind off of Asparagus. And this Spring, I can hardly get my mind off this Shaved Asparagus Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette. It’s simple and elegant, fresh and bright and just a beautiful and somewhat unexpected salad.