PEANUT BANANA SHAKE 2 cups cold Milk 2 tablespoons Peanut Butter 2 tablespoons Honey 2 ripe Bananas, peeled and sliced 6-8 Ice Cubes, crushed Put all ingredients, except ice, into blender. Blend low speed until ingredients are combined, but not smooth. Add crushed ice cubes, then blend until smooth.
Pumpkin Raisin Bread
This is an old recipe that my husband and sons requested often while my boys were growing up. It has the perfect mix of spices, and it’s incredibly moist and flavorful. I always add raisins to please my family, but you can use nuts or chocolate chips. – JM Farro […]
Aunt Trina’s Lentil Stew
This recipe was my Aunt Trina’s, and if you love lentils, you will love this stew. My aunt always used pepperoni in it, but I often use ham, and it’s still outstanding. – JM Farro AUNT TRINA’S LENTIL STEW 1 pound bag Lentils 1 stick Pepperoni (or Ham) Olive Oil […]
Strawberry Fruit Shake
This is a delicious and nutritious fruit shake that my family and I have enjoyed for many years. After dinner, it makes a sweet and refreshing dessert. – JM Farro STRAWBERRY FRUIT SHAKE 2 cups Strawberry Yogurt 1½ cups Frozen Strawberries 2 tablespoons Fruit Concentrate 2 tablespoons Sugar 8 Ice […]
Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole
This vintage recipe is one that my mom made often while my sisters and I were growing up. A lot of tuna casserole recipes have come and gone since then, but I think this one is still the best! – JM Farro CLASSIC TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE 8 ozs. (about 2 […]
No Bake Cookies
These are the perfect cookies to make when it’s too hot to light the oven. My kids used to have fun making these after they got the recipe at school. – JM Farro NO BAKE COOKIES 2 tablespoons Butter 1/3 cup Sugar 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar 3 tablespoons Milk 2 […]
Homemade Applesauce
If you’ve never tasted homemade applesauce, you’ve got to try this recipe. It’s not as difficult or time-consuming as you might think, and the results are so worth it! – JM Farro HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE 4 medium cooking Apples (peeled and cut into small chunks) ½ cup Water 1/3 cup Sugar […]
Layered Apple Crisp
This recipe is another keeper from my sister, Janet. It’s a favorite of mine because, unlike most apple crisps, this one is layered. I like to use McIntosh apples, but Rome Beauty and Winesap apples are good in this recipe, too. – JM Farro LAYERED APPLE CRISP 1½ cups Quick […]
Ambrosia Fruit Salad
This recipe is an oldie, but a goodie. This salad is refreshing and delicious, and it’s the perfect accompaniment for a formal dinner or a backyard barbecue. – JM Farro AMBROSIA FRUIT SALAD 1½ cans Mandarin Orange Sections (drained) 1 can Pineapple Chunks (drained) 1½ cups Miniature Marshmallows 1 cup […]
Chicken Parisienne
This is a recipe that makes chicken extra tender and delicious. It’s made in a crock pot, so you can prepare it early in the day, and forget about until dinner time. I’ve always served it with rice, but it goes well with noodles, too. – JM Farro CHICKEN […]