Author: Mary Miller
Broccoli Salad
Broccoli Salad This is another one of those sides we all know about—especially if we use those great old community cookbooks. It shows up at pot lucks, backyard barbecues, and often on the holiday... Read More
UPTOWN CRANBERRY RELISH Cranberries with a Kick
UPTOWN CRANBERRY RELISH November is the time for all those inventive sides to come out of hiding. Ubiquitous or not, for many of us a good cranberry dish is a must for a holiday dinner. But it doe... Read More
PUMPKIN PUDDING
PUMPKIN PUDDING It wouldn’t be October without at least one pumpkin recipe. Here’s an old-fashioned favorite from country kitchen cookbooks—simple and sweet. The pumpkin puree can come f... Read More
FISH CHOWDER WITH THYME CROUTONS
FISH CHOWDER WITH THYME CROUTONS A little early in the season for those thick, cream-based chowders we crave in January. This recipe is herb-y, briny and filled with vegetables—just the thing for ... Read More
VERY VERY CHOCOLATE CAKE
VERY VERY CHOCOLATE CAKE During the Great Depression and right through World War II, good home bakers had to work around shortages of eggs, sugar and dairy products. Community cookbooks from those y... Read More
SOUTHERN STYLE TURKEY WINGS
SOUTHERN STYLE TURKEY WINGS Usually the making of traditional, regional foods are best left to those who grew up with them—the Brits with those perfect fish and chips shops, Parisians serving ex... Read More
FRIED APPLE CARAMEL CAKE
FRIED APPLE CARAMEL CAKE It’s hard to forget those lovely European single layer, complex and sweet dessert cakes—the ones with no fancy icing—just layers of flavor. Each small slice is equally... Read More
CORONATION CHICKEN SALAD
CORONATION CHICKEN SALAD Versions of this tasty chicken salad abound—several claiming to be the “original” one created for, and served at, Queen Elizabeth’s coronation luncheon in 1953, an... Read More