Posts by Jeanette Ryan
Breakfast Hash
This recipe is really flexible. I often replace the onion with green onions or shallots. I have also added bell pepper and will switch out the potato and meat options, depending on what I have on hand.
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Sauerkraut
Homemade sauerkraut is super easy and so much better than store bought. I first made it in glass jars with a weight, but after a while I bought a stone crock and really prefer this method. If your’re just starting to ferment, I would recommend using glass jars until you confirm that a crock is worth…
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Easy Cream Scones
I have been making these scones for years. I love my Lodge cast iron wedge pan for baking scones (quick and less mess to clean) but you can fold and roll the dough on a lightly floured surface and use a round cutter (or any shape you’d like). Serve with your favorite jam or lemon…
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Beef Pho
NOTE: This recipe is a work in progress! My husband and I eat Pho every week. We are lucky to have a fantastic Vietnamese takeout restaurant down the street from us, but even though reasonably priced, it’s about $34 for our two bowls. I’m hoping that by making at home, even though a long process, it…
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New Orleans Boiled Brisket
The original recipe is from “The New Orleans Cookbook”. I’ve only made minor changes to this recipe. Super easy and good for feeding a larger group or having great leftovers. I like to serve with mashed potatoes.
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Cream Horseradish Sauce
This makes a great spicy horseradish sauce that is thinner in consistency than the steakhouse style creamy version. This is perfect if you want to drizzle over meat or vegetables, etc.
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Chicken Katsudon
I have fond memories of a great little Japanese restaurant that I frequented during my high school days. I would often pick up one of their Donburi bowls. For years I thought all Donburi bowls were made with the same ingredients, but since have learned that Donburi is a general term and that there are different types.…
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Easy Vanilla Ice Cream
This is an easy recipe for vanilla ice cream, which I make in our Cuisinart icecream maker. My favorite ice cream storage containers are the SUMO ice cream containers on Amazon.
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Kimchi
We like kimchi with many dishes, including Asian pork street tacos. So I often make a homemade batch.
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Lemonade
My kids love homemade lemonade and it’s so easy to make. I also take the opportunity to peel the lemons before I juice to make a small batch of Limoncello.
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