Nana’s Chicken Scampi (Paleo)

Another favorite, this one is also simple and delicious! Nana’s recipe below, I omit the bread crumbs for a paleo friendly meal. Nana’s Chicken Scampi 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/4 tsp oregano 2 tsp chopped garlic 1/4 tsp basil [...]

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Nana’s Spanish Saffron Chicken Soup (Paleo)

This is a  bowl of nostalgia! The first time I made this I was nervous about using just water and not adding some broth but I wanted to follow Nana’s recipe so I didn’t change it. I’m so glad! It is perfect as is. Exactly as I remember it as a child. Spanish saffron is [...]

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Chicken Cacciatore (Paleo)

I was ecstatic to find a locally raised, organic, pastured chicken at Whole Foods and knew I wanted to make cacciatore. I asked my butcher to cut the chicken into pieces for me and he gladly did. This is simmering on the stove now and it smells so good in here, I can’t wait to [...]

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Auntie’s Anise Cookies

I remember these at Christmas! Anise Cookies 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 4 eggs 1 cup canola oil 1 cup sugar 2 tsp anise extract Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix the eggs, oil, sugar, and anise extract.  Add: the flour and baking powder When combined, scoop out spoonfuls and roll into [...]

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Amy’s Auntie’s Zucchini Squares

Simple but delicious and good served at room temperature! Amy’s Auntie’s Zucchini Squares 3 cups thinly sliced zucchini 1/2 cup chopped onions 2 Tablespoons parsley 1/2 tsp. oregano 1 clove minced garlic 4 eggs slightly beaten 1 cup Bisquick 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp salt dash of pepper 1/3 cup canola oil Preheat [...]

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Recipe: Nana’s Artichokes

Artichokes are one of those foods that I grew up eating. They were a staple at Sunday suppers and it never occurred to me that it was a food that most 8 year olds didn’t crave. I craved them. I still do. Unlike a restaurant presentation, we never dipped them in anything and we scrape [...]

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Giambotta

Most recipes I’ve seen for giambotta have eggplant in them, but my Nana always made it with zucchini so that’s how I like it. I do love eggplant, of course, but I like fond memories and familiar flavors better. I can’t guarantee this is my Nana’s exact recipe (I seem to recall she also put [...]

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Auntie’s Sour Cream Banana Bread

My Nana used to give us banana bread with whipped Temptee cream cheese on it! Auntie’s Sour Cream Banana Bread 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2  cup butter 2 eggs 1/2 container fat free sour cream 1 tsp baking soda 2 cups flour 2-3 bananas 1 tsp vanilla Blend sugar and butter. Add eggs and mix [...]

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Nana’s Apple Cake (Cookie bar recipe)

A family favorite! These are actually more like bars or cookie squares but in our family it’s just THE APPLE CAKE. Nana’s Apple Cake 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1 cup oil 3 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 3 cups chopped apples 6 oz [...]

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Nana’s Lemon Broccoli Recipe

Nana always made two broccoli dishes: one was just plain steamed broccoli and the other was her lemon broccoli that she always ate. I make it a little easier – in the microwave – and also prefer mind a little less cooked (with some bite to it, kind of al dente). I didn’t eat it [...]

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