Mama Lane Cooks
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Beef Tenderloin for Christmas Dinner
Why is it during the holidays we always cook up the traditional turkey and stuffing? Why not try something new? I don’t know about you, but after having turkey and stuffing for Thanksgiving dinners and then again at Christmas dinners – I’m turkey’ed out!… Continue Reading “Beef Tenderloin for Christmas Dinner”
Cooking Tips Ever Home-cook Should Know
I don’t know how many times I have had to call my mother when I’m in the middle of cooking something to ask, “Mom what is that special thing you do to make (whatever I’m cooking) so perfect.” She usually laughs, then proceeds to… Continue Reading “Cooking Tips Ever Home-cook Should Know”
Skip the Can, Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree
I grew-up in a home with everything was homemade- including the pumpkin puree used to make Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. We grew our own pumpkins in the garden. My dad always planted heirloom seed and planted a French variety pumpkin that made the BEST pumpkin… Continue Reading “Skip the Can, Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree”
She Crab Soup Winning Recipe
I love a good food competition, especially when I can use high-quality products from my local farmers market. The Farmers Market of the Ozarks recently held it’s 4th Annual Soup-Off Competition to help raise funds for non-profit organization, Harvest on Wheels, and I decided… Continue Reading “She Crab Soup Winning Recipe”
Chicken Corn Chowder
A new soup I’ve been working on is my Chicken Corn Chowder. This soup really does the trick on a cold day paired with toasty french bread and butter. From what everyone’s saying, this winter is going to be a cold, long one so… Continue Reading “Chicken Corn Chowder”
Raspberry Jalapeno Freezer Jelly
Has your garden ever produced so many jalapenos you wondered why you planted four plants for a family of four? When I garden, I go all-out! And plants are like really good potato chips, you can’t just have one. I can’t just plant one… Continue Reading “Raspberry Jalapeno Freezer Jelly”
True Shrimp & Grits…Southern-Style
We recently returned back from a family vacation to Charleston, SC, where a staple food is Shrimp & Grits; the entire south is called “The Grits Belt,” and every restaurant menu has some version of the historical dish. This simplistic meal is made of… Continue Reading “True Shrimp & Grits…Southern-Style”
Mushroom Risotto- Quick and Easy
Risotto is one of my favorite foods. I don’t know if it’s the creamy texture or the variety of flavors you can add, either way risotto is always a winner in my book. Not sure if my risotto would win over Chef Gordon Ramsey,… Continue Reading “Mushroom Risotto- Quick and Easy”
Potage Parmentier “Potato Leek Soup”
Leeks are a vegetable that I have a great love for, but are many times overlooked. Maybe it’s because they are green, maybe it’s because many consider them like an onion- but I think leeks are a very versatile veggie. From breakfast casseroles, to… Continue Reading “Potage Parmentier “Potato Leek Soup””
Roasted Leg of Lamb
Roasted Leg of Lamb is one of my favorite dishes…paired along with a Missouri Norton. My mother-in-law, who is from Spain, has taught me a lot of things in the kitchen – including paella (which is another favorite in our house), but cooking a… Continue Reading “Roasted Leg of Lamb”
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