Category: recipes

  • Grilled Lemon Marinated Steak

    Grilled Lemon Marinated Steak

    Throwing a steak on the grill with some grilling spice is great, but we love what a good marinade does to a good steak. It tenderized it and Oh, what flavor. This recipe for “Grilled Lemon Marinated Steak”  is a favorite at our house. 1-2 lbs steak, sirloin or chuck3/4 cup oil1/2 cup soy sauce1/2…

  • Lemon Squares

    Lemon Squares

    I love to make new and different things when we go to parties at my in-laws.  The first time I took lemon squares I did not bring any home.  They are the most requested item when I am in charge of bringing dessert.  I have even given them to my father-in-law for his birthday, as…

  • Kathleen’s Meat Loaf

    Kathleen’s Meat Loaf

    There are probably as many recipes for meat loaf as there are families who enjoy it. This is the one that my mother made while I was growing up. She would probably still make it but she doesn’t like to cook anymore. The the name,“Kathleen’s Meat Loaf”  My Dad was strictly a meat and potatoes…

  • Marinated Pork Chops

    Marinated Pork Chops

    I have often been mystified by the difference in marinade and marinate.  Which one is supposed to be used?  I know it depends on the situation, but that’s as far as my knowledge really goes.  For the sake of trying to be correct, I looked it up.  Here is what I found:  Marinade is the…

  • German Chocolate Cake

    German Chocolate Cake

      In our kitchen you can never have too many onions, garlic or “NUTS”, in particular pecans.    “German Chocolate Cake”   is one of those recipes that calls for lots of nuts. Well at least the frosting does.