College has been topic of conversation in the household with Our youngest son headed off to school in Tennessee in the fall, thought Id make the famous school staple - Gyro. We use to go to The Greeks in Blacksburg Virginia and get amazing falafel, baklava and of course the Gyro sandwich. My version is… Continue reading Greek Nite – Gyro Shannon Style- summer grillin’
Author: gritcooking
I was raised on a large farm in a small community of Long Shop,Virginia. Just a stones throw from Blacksburg. I grew up appreciating Appalachia cooking with low budgets and home grown. What honestly tastes better than a warm tomato out of the garden sliced fat with salt and pepper? Maybe a bowl of good brown pinto beans and cornbread. Or even better grilled trout fresh caught from the creek!
My childhood was a dream... and what has made my passion for sharing good food with good friends and loved ones.
My food always has a story and always in sizes to share.
Ima county girl with a lot of love to share.
Marinated Oven Broiled Flank Steak(when the grille is under four feet of snow)
What a fabulous time to clean out the freezer during a major snow blizzard. To my glorious surprise under the frozen peas, popsicles and frozen dough I find a beautiful Flank Steak. No seriously my grill let alone the patio is under 4 feet- yes 4 feet of snow. That's Central Oregon Living. So I… Continue reading Marinated Oven Broiled Flank Steak(when the grille is under four feet of snow)
One pan Sausage, peppers and egg noodles
Easy, fast, yummy is the description on this quick dish! Perfect for after work and hungry crowds. Enjoy! 1 Package sweet Italian sausage sliced 1/2 cup chopped red pepper 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 med size sliced onion 2 peeled sliced carrot Salt pepper to taste 8 oz egg noodles 1 1/2 cup beef… Continue reading One pan Sausage, peppers and egg noodles
Simple Bread pudding- you add the direction.
Nothing like an easy recipe that wows the guest every time. When ever I have some bread tidbits, heals or left over rolls it's the perfect time for bread pudding. add fruit you want to step it up even more. Left over eggnog or chocolate milk is grand too. Be creative with this one. 6… Continue reading Simple Bread pudding- you add the direction.
A Southern Girls -New Years Day Tradition
What's better After a late night than football bowl games, loved ones around you and good southern grub. Bean soup in the crock pot, green chili cornbread and mustard greens with bacon! Yum. (Oh yeah- we did have our side of black eye peas! ) Crockpot white Northern bean soup Four cans of unseasoned Northern… Continue reading A Southern Girls -New Years Day Tradition
Pork lettuce wraps
I cant take full credit for this recipe. My sweet mother-law introduced me to the honey and teriyaki Sauce and coconut cilantro rice. So light, simple and satisfying. 1 pound ground pork unseasoned 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts Tsp minced garlic… Continue reading Pork lettuce wraps
Scalloped Potato’s for the Holidays😥😥
Glorious potatoes complement any meal and what's better than covered in a creamy cheese sauce. 3 pounds red or Yukon god potatoes sliced thin Sweet onion halved and sliced thin slivers Three tablespoons salted butter Three tablespoons flour One clove garlic minced Two cups heavy milk or canned evaporated One cup sharp cheddar 1/2 cup… Continue reading Scalloped Potato’s for the Holidays😥😥
