Notes about Recipes in this book

• Pan-fried pork chops

  • twoyolks on January 10, 2017

    I liked the spice rub and crust on the pork chops. These are very simple but taste good. I used thinner pork chops and it worked well.

• Sweet and sour sauce

  • twoyolks on October 24, 2012

    I used apricot jam in place of the apple jelly. I think apple jelly would be superior to the apricot jam. Because of the sweetness of the jam, I needed to add additional white vinegar.

• Cincinnati chili

  • Rinshin on March 01, 2014

    I've never lived in Midwest or had this Cincinnati chili in restaurants but when I saw this on tv, I had to make it. I made it 4-ways including beans and cheese. The taste was somewhat familiar....like it's something we've had in the past. Anyway, we truly enjoyed this regional specialty. It may be a diner food, but it's a good diner food with a green salad.

  • twoyolks on January 27, 2016

    Despite appearing as a slightly fancier version of chili out of a can, this was really good on a snowy day. Using a medium chile powder gave just the right amount of heat.

• Crunchy potato wedges

  • twoyolks on March 24, 2013

    The crust for these is very reminiscent of fried chicken.

• Crispy potato tots

  • twoyolks on October 24, 2012

    These turn out very reminiscent of the hash browns from McDonald's.

• Super-stuffed baked potatoes

  • twoyolks on November 17, 2016

    These were good, if a bit complicated to make. I would've liked a bit greater depth of flavor. Instead, these mainly tasted rich.

• Cider-baked ham

  • twoyolks on March 28, 2016

    The ham had a slight apple flavor (particularly towards the edges). The glaze didn't really adhere to the sides of the ham nor did it brown significantly. This was a fine ham but there wasn't anything really to recommend this recipe over any others.

• Sweet corn spoonbread

  • twoyolks on August 08, 2015

    The corn flavor wasn't particularly strong and texture reminded me of aerated polenta.

• Authentic beef enchiladas

  • twoyolks on June 27, 2013

    Instead of simply braising the beef, I pressure cooked it at high pressure for 50 minutes. I also made sure to season the meat after it had been cooked. I only ended up with 10 enchiladas instead of 12.

• Cornell barbecued chicken

  • twoyolks on August 16, 2016

    This grilled up nicely. The flavor was similar to other Cornell chicken I've had but the mustard was a different addition. Some pieces were perfect but others had a touch too much vinegar flavor. I used bone-in chicken thighs instead of whole chickens.

• California barbecued tri-tip

  • twoyolks on July 27, 2017

    The beef was flavorful but I didn't really get any garlic or smoke flavors.

• Wood-grilled salmon

  • twoyolks on May 28, 2013

    The salmon became much too smokey.

• All-American potato salad

  • twoyolks on September 08, 2021

    Significantly more bland than I hoped for. I was hoping for more tang from the pickle brine and mustard.

• Homemade breakfast sausage

  • twoyolks on January 27, 2016

    The maple syrup gave this an odd flavor. It just wasn't particularly good.

• Morning glory muffins

  • chawkins on March 17, 2013

    They are good muffins but not sure if they are worth all that work. Coconut and walnuts need to be toasted and then processed to a fine powder in the processor, pineapple and shredded apple need to be strained and resulting juice cooked down and cooled before everything is combined.

• Apple fritters

  • cougargal on October 18, 2018

    This recipe was easier than a lot of other apple fritter recipes. The glaze really makes it great. Tastes just like ones you would buy!

• Banana pudding

  • twoyolks on June 25, 2020

    Everything you could want in a banana pudding.

• Old-fashioned pecan pie

  • twoyolks on November 29, 2016

    A very good, if completely unsurprising, pecan pie. The pecans being chopped into smaller pieces makes this easier to eat.

• Icebox Key lime pie

  • mamacrumbcake on July 27, 2015

    I had to add a few drops of lime oil to get enough lime flavor. Otherwise, this was quite nice. UPDATE Made this for pi day. Just as good as I remember. I add 2 splashes of lime oil because without it, it does not taste limey enough. It sets up beautifully—not the least but runny—but still soft and creamy without any firmness. It has a bright, fresh flavor; you would never guess there was instant pudding in it.