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Patty’s Pick: Mimi’s Scalloped Potatoes
This is the way my late mother always made Scalloped Potatoes. The recipe is easy to prepare with ingredients that you have on hand. This is a versatile side dish with just about any menu. I even serve this creamy and delicious casserole for brunch. Enjoy! Mimi’s...
PATTY’S PICK: Salisbury Steak and Potatoes
This is one of my husband’s favorite meals. It is a wonderful fall meal with a green salad or green vegetable and so easy. Enjoy! Salisbury Steak MEAT PATTIES: 1 pound lean ground beef ¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons ketchup ½ teaspoon ground mustard 1...
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SMALL-TOWN SPOTLIGHT: Laurel
Nothing like the real thing. Someone, somewhere in Laurel, is at work right now, that is, even as you read these words. It may be a contractor, tearing down old drywall in a soon-to-open boutique downtown, or maybe the town’s second-generation sign-painter—whose...
PATTY’S PICK: Chicken Rotel
This is an old recipe that everyone seems to enjoy. It is so easy to prepare and may be frozen. It is delicious served with a fresh green salad and French bread. Chicken Rotel 1 (12-ounce) package vermicelli 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 stick butter, divided ½ small...
SMOOTH MOVES
What we eat is crucial to our health and, more often than not, it is difficult to get the vitamins and nutrients we need. Eating healthy is hard and cooking requires a good deal of time for busy families, so drinking smoothies is a great habit to develop if you are...
PATTY’S PICK: Barbecue Pork Sandwiches
Get ready for spring and outside on the porch with this easily prepared barbecue pork. These barbecue sandwiches are delicious and only require three ingredients. What could be easier? Enjoy! Barbecue Pork Sandwiches 2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed Salt, black...
PATTY’S PICK: Mimi’s Divinity
Several people have requested my late mother’s divinity recipe. It really is very easy and so delicious, and you might enjoy sharing some with friends for a Valentine’s Day treat. Do remember to make it on a sunny day for perfect results. Enjoy! Mimi’s Divinity 4 cups...