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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Baby Carrots

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Baby Carrots

Cracker Barrel Baby Carrots – talk about yummy. You can make sweet-tasting Cracker Barrel Baby Carrots at home. These are a favorite of many. Cracker Barrel Baby Carrots are the…

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Cilantro Rice

Guadalajara Cilantro Rice

Guadlajara Cilantro Rice is a nice change from Spanish rice that is so often served at Mexican restaurants.  Cilantro gives the Guadalajara Cilantro rice an extra special kick.  Red and…

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Durgin Park Corn Pudding

Durgin Park Indian Pudding

Durgin Park is a famous restaurant located in the North East of the US.  This is a creamy corn pudding, this dish shouldn’t be missed.  This is the perfect dish…

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guadalajara spanish rice

Guadalajara Spanish Rice

Guadalajara is a restaurant located in the Houston area. The Guadalajara chef refers to the lard in this recipe as “deodorized or hydrated lard.” Serves 6 to 8.

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Picadilly Sweet Carrot Pudding

Piccadilly Cafeteria Carrot Souffle

Piccadilly Carrot Souffle is one of the Piccadilly Cafeteria’s mot popular recipes. I know when I have made this dish for people, they can’t believe it is carrots. Do you…

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Macaroni and Cheese

Horn and Hardart Macaroni and Cheese

This has been a favorite of many while growing up.  Don’t miss this classic dish!

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Onion Rings

Dairy Queen Onion Rings – freshly made onion rings everyday.

These are from the Dairy Queen restaurants in Southeast Texas. All Dairy Queens are not equal, some do only ice cream treats, come are Brazier stores, and some are not. …

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Broccoli Rice Casserole

Broccoli and Rice Casserole

A holiday favorite at my house, this is the casserole with minute rice, Velveeta cheese, and broccoli.  This recipe is by Virginia McDowell. Jefferson City, Mo. 1975.

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durgin park baked beans

Durgin Park Baked Beans

Durgin Park is a famous restaurant in the North East of the US.

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garlic mashed potatoes

Bennigan’s Garlic Mashed Potatoes – it is easy to make garlic mashed potatoes.

Bennigan’s may not be around anymore, but you can still cook up their famous garlic mashed potatoes at home.

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Twice Baked Potatoes

Ponderosa Steakhouse Twice Baked Potatoes

You can make twiced baked potatoes easily at home.  Instant mashed potatoes can be enhanced with sour cream, butter, chopped onions and more to make a delightful side dish.  This…

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bowl of red beans

Treebeards Red Beans

Treebeard’s is located in Houston, Texas. Do not miss out on this Texas classic.

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macaoni and cheese casserole

Macaroni and Cheese

This is the best Macaroni and Cheese I have made at home.  The evaporated milk and dry mustard makes this dish extra special. Once again I will refer you to…

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Squash Casserole

Black Eyed Pea Baked Squash – this is a Squash Casserole.

The Black Eyed Pea is a chain of restaurants featuring home-style cooking.  There are no black eyed peas in this recipe.  But this is a tasty and filling yellow squash…

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fresh tomatoes for recipes

Hopkins House Tomato Rubaiat

This is a wonderful way to turn tomatoes into something spectacular.  Small cherry tomatoes are filled with a creamy pea sauce, perfect for a cocktail party.

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