Posts by Madeline Backes
Beef Stew with Asian Dumplings
Savory Meatloaf
Beef Ragout New Orleans Style
My Aunts’ Cosmopolitan
Since I always have someone else around when I make these drinks, and who wouldn’t want to drink a Cosmo, this is the doubled recipe. My Aunt Trish told the story that she, Madeline and Aunt Mishelle had gotten together one night and were making Cosmopolitans from Madeline’s basic recipe. They wanted changes and so…
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These easy baked beans came together quickly. This can be made with almost any white bean. I commonly use navy, great northern or small white beans (used great northern). I made minor adjustments to Madeline’s original handwritten recipe.
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I’ve updated Madeline’s 1979 recipe for Stuffed Potatoes Gratine from Gourmet magazine (featured below). My family loved these, and they make a great side dish for many dinners or could be served as an appetizer.
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