Mama Lane Cooks
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Classic Fettuccine Bolognese
I always say that every delicious soup, sauce, stew or braise starts with the “Holy Trinity.” The holy trinity in cooking is simply a combination of three aromatic ingredients (carrots, onions and celery), sautéed together to provide a stable flavor base for other ingredients… Continue Reading “Classic Fettuccine Bolognese”
Berry Freezer Jam
Growing up as a farm kid meant good food was always served on our table. My mother preserved food by canning everything from green beans and pickled beets and okra, to jelly, pickles and fruit. Food preservation was a priority to not only save… Continue Reading “Berry Freezer Jam”
Ham, Bean and Cornbread Meal
If there is one meal that I remember as a child on the farm it was ham and beans! It was a meal my mother would cook-up on cold wintry days that would keep us fed for days. It seemed as though this meal… Continue Reading “Ham, Bean and Cornbread Meal”
Festive Cranberry Cookies
If there is one cookie that you MUST make this Christmas, it’s Cranberry Noels. A buttery shortbread cookie with the perfect amount of cranberries and pecans and a sprinkle of raw sugar make this cookie a crowd favorite. These are icebox cookies that are… Continue Reading “Festive Cranberry Cookies”
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”
Slow Cooked Beef Stroganoff
When the weather turns cool, comfort foods like soups and stews, chicken and dumplings, chili, and my family’s favorite beef stroganoff reappear on our menu. Something about settling in for the evening with a warm bowl of home cooked food warms the heart and… Continue Reading “Slow Cooked Beef Stroganoff”
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”
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