Just what we need, another hour of 2020! As you know, we turn back the clock on Sunday. So in keeping with the theme of "going back," let's take a step back in time. This Foodie Friday remembers the family-friendly fare that we enjoyed growing up. Enjoy the nostalgic nosh!
Bourbon Sloppy Joes
One of my favorite childhood foods! I always requested it for my birthday parties, without the bourbon. Today, bring that bourbon on. This recipe has a gourmet touch that I am sure is delicious.
Beef Stroganoff
This was a specialty of mine for many years. It always seemed like an elegant choice to serve. It's rich with both heavy and sour cream. I always served it on rice, but you can use noodles, too.
Mom's Spanish Rice
This one is for "Mr. Shop This." His Mom, Laura, made it best. Punch up your version with extra chili and a squeeze of lime.
My Mom made a great banana pudding and taught me how to do it early on. Did you grow up with it, too? It wasn't until about ten years ago, that I had the best banana pudding of my life. It was at the iconic Magnolia Bakery in NYC. Kids, this stuff is addictive! Here's the secret recipe.
As far as I can remember, my Mom made us the box mac 'n cheese. Which we loved, but I wouldn't think of serving it today. Caramelized onions are my must have ingredient. So this elevated recipe really caught my eye. It's the Mac & Cheese grown up edition!
Not exactly the same frozen pot pies that we ate as a child or in college. This is the gourmet version, and they look so delicious. Don't worry, an easier more classic recipe made with canned soup is included, too. Just scroll down.
I am pretty sure that there never was a meal for any kind of crowd without the jello salad. Truth is, everyone loved it, and we probably still would. When was the last time that you were served it? This recipe is fancied up by using mini molds and a decorative presentation. Mom didn't do that.
Oh the Tupperware containers filled with homemade Chex Mix we had! I was crazy for my Mom's version, but Tieghan's recipe takes this standby snack up many notches. The Ranch Seasoning is key!
Did you ever look at the back of the box of French Onion Soup? It is so unhealthy. I have been making my own dip for years. No soup mix here! Rich caramelized onions and a splash of sherry are the secret to this flavor-packed dip.
Just in time for Halloween. These will take us all back to when we could eat anything we wanted.
Chicken Pot Pie
This recipe is most likely more what your Mom made. It is a simple version made with canned soup and pre made pie crust. But feel free to create your own soup. Still looks good.
Our Best Bites
Maple-Glazed Turkey Meatloaf With Bacon & Butternut Squash
This modern and healthier take on a 50's fave, kind of puts my Mom's version to shame. Shhh!
Delish
Another one of my childhood faves. And yes, the chips were mandatory. This recipe however features fresh veggies, but still calls for the canned tuna.
Most of us grew up on Campbell's Tomato Soup. And it was good, but oh so unhealthy. Our Mamas thought they were giving us something warm and nutritious. Not. But this recipe is, and it is made without heavy cream. A humble potato naturally thickens the soup!
I can't remember a special dinner or holiday without a Waldorf Salad. It was so good, and I bet it still would be today. One hint, that we didn't do back in the day: Toast the walnuts before mixing the salad!
Simple Baked Italian Meatballs
I bet that I have your attention now! This dish will take you back, if you are Italian, to your Grandma's meatballs. I bet that "you know who" will request these this weekend.
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