Baked Beans: A Grandma Brown’s Copycat Recipe

Baked Beans in a Dutch Oven

the Grandma Brown’s baked beans factory in Mexico, NY closed for good a couple years ago, and I can’t think of anything more sad. 20 times better than Bush’s, Grandma Brown’s beans missing from my grocer’s shelves left a whole in my heart and an empty spot on my plate. But have no fear, this … Read more

Dorr’s BBQ Chicken: My Grandfather’s Recipe

BBQ Chicken on a Baking Sheet

Dorr’s BBQ Chicken comes from my grandfather, Dorr. After my grandparents passed I was gifted photo copies of all the recipes they had amassed. Many of the recipes were things like “Chick Pea Dip” which is just 1960’s middle class white American for hummus. Dorr’s BBQ chicken on the other hand, brought back all the … Read more

Easy Greek Potatoes

Roasted Potatoes on a baking sheet

These Greek Potatoes are Mediterranean inspired, but came to my attention by way of a gal from the Midwest reminiscing eating Greek Potatoes a diner. This dish is packed with lemon flavor and the unlikely combination of lemon and potato is absolutely delicious. The ingredients are simple and the cooking is easy. Throw it together, … Read more