These are just a very simple chocolate chip bar cookie.
Blondies
Grandma Bea’s Sauerkraut Pierogi
My mom taught my siblings and me how to make pierogi when we were very little. I can only remember making cheese pierogi and there were no measurements for the filling. “Add potato flakes to cottage cheese until the cottage cheese is dry. Let sit a few minutes and season with salt and pepper.”
Grandma had many different ways to make pierogi, but sauerkraut is probably my favorite. After making, warm up pierogi in a heavy pan with butter and sau·téd onions. If desired, add sour cream before serving. This makes a great meal, but is best when served with green vegetables or salad.
Pekoura
Many years ago, we had a friend visit. Morsal taught Mark how to make Pekoura. These coated potato slices are wonderful. You can serve as is, but they are best with plain yogurt or yogurt with cilantro added to it.
Grilled Chicken
My brother Joe used to love chicken grilled this way and often had extra in the freezer.
It is similar to the chicken we can get at the fair. It uses an easy marinade and is best if made early morning.
Roosterkoek (Braai Bread)
We learned this recipe from Rose H., a friend in Swaziland. The dough can be made early and set aside until ready to braai (grill). We often enjoy this instead of store bought rolls when we cook outdoors.
English Muffin Bread
Not quite as good as English Muffins, but a lot less work! This makes great toast. It always bakes up with a flat top, so I only let it rise to the top of the pan.
Cornmeal Raisin Bread
I do not remember when I was given this recipe from Mom M. If you use yellow corn meal, the bread will have a light yellow tint.
Megan thinks it tastes like hot cross buns but without the icing.
Instant Oatmeal
This is similar to instant oatmeal packets you can buy at the store. It is also very customizable. Start with the basic oatmeal and then adjust or substitute other ingredients to make your own personal mix.
Hot Chocolate Mix
Momma used to make this mix for us in her extra large yellow popcorn bowl. I never got the recipe from her. Many years later, Allan’s Mom gave me this recipe. I made sure to pass this recipe to my children 😉
The recipe card is the original recipe but for a smaller batch. However, the printable recipe has been adjusted for our personal tastes.
“Angeled” Eggs (Deviled Eggs)
I have called deviled eggs “Angel Eggs” ever since I was small. We often had children in our home for weeks, and most had rough back grounds. Because the children often had night mares with monsters and devils and other scary things, my parents changed the name of the eggs to “Angeled Eggs”.
Whatever these are called, they are one of my favorite treats. Andrea’s recipe is one of the best ways to make them.
