http://fried-spaghetti.com/blog ...for the love of food Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:54:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en At my last bookclub meeting, one of the ladies brought some "Homemade Bailey's" (as she called it). I wasn't sure if I had actually had Bailey's before, to be honest. I'd had Kahlua, which I thought was similar. I'd always imagined Bailey's to be minty. I don't know if it ... http://fried-spaghetti.com/blog/2009/12/homemade-irish-cream/ Saturday morning, a nice day for having a "lazy" morning breakfast (not truly "lazy" since that would mean, like breakfast in bed, or breakfast out - but "lazy" in the way that I don't have to rush to get to work and can make something homemade and delicious). Pancakes the ... http://fried-spaghetti.com/blog/2009/12/oven-baked-pancaked-apple/ No pictures, just the goods. We were too hungry and ate this up way too fast for me to snatch the camera. I managed to snatch a camera later when I made one up for my husband who was coming home after working 2nd shift. In anticipation of me being home ... http://fried-spaghetti.com/blog/2009/10/easy-roast-beef-subs/ Popcorn made the "old fashioned" way, on the stovetop, is one of my favorites. We generally make microwaved, since it is an easy snack for the kids to make themselves, but if I'm making it -- I use the stove. And my iron pan. A thin layer of oil on the bottom, ... http://fried-spaghetti.com/blog/2009/08/stovetop-popcorn/ I don't even remember clipping this recipe, but, while filing through my recipe book I thought I'd give it a try. It is called Awesome Chicken and Yellow Rice Casserole. Note 2 things: 1.) I can't ever seem to follow a recipe to the "T" 2.) Because of our large family size ... http://fried-spaghetti.com/blog/2007/10/chicken-and-rice-casserole/ This recipe calls for pork and beef, but you could make it will beef only. Makes 2 medium loaves. 1 pound ground pork 2 pound ground beef 2 eggs 1/2 large onion 3 cloves garlic 1 green pepper 1 cup ground crackers (I used Triscuit) 1/2 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 1-2 Tablespoons oil or butter to fry 1/2 cup ketchup 1 Tablespoon ... http://fried-spaghetti.com/blog/2007/08/mahvelous-meatloaf/ I often clip recipes from magazines, newspapers, etc. Using a glue stick I paste them into my wire-bound notebook (which is getting a bit decrepit). Tonight I had the urge to bake something. It feels like it has been forever since I've baked and very much enjoy it. I found ... http://fried-spaghetti.com/blog/2007/06/blonde-brownies/ Monkey Bread. Way too easy and way too yummy. Here is the recipe I used and some hints to go along with it. 4 cans of bisquits 2/3 cup sugar (I used raw sugar, white is fine) 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup butter Combine sugar and 1 tsp of cinnamon ... http://fried-spaghetti.com/blog/2007/05/monkey-bread/ Tonight we had tacos con carne. Too busy eating to remember to take pictures, but I assure you they were beautiful. Chicken and steak, both grilled. They were very yummy. I made a dry rub/seasoning for the meat that consisted of: (couldn't tell you the quantities, it was all eye-balled, but will ... http://fried-spaghetti.com/blog/2007/04/tacos-con-carne/ Glorioso's Market. Milwaukee. We go to Milwaukee often enough. And nearly every other time we do, we stop at Glorioso's on Brady Street. My most recent trip left me coming home with some squid salad for the family members that weren't able to make the trip. Years ago (like 16 ... http://fried-spaghetti.com/blog/2007/04/squid-and-octopus-salad-from-gloriosos-in-milwaukee/