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Best Butterball Turkey and Gravy Ever

Best Butterball Turkey and Gravy Ever

A friend has an oven too small to cook a large turkey, so she gave me her 22 lb. Premium Butterball to cook.…

myra byanka
Dec 2015
Professional
1 vote
7325 views
Crisco's Pie Crust

Crisco's Pie Crust

Really good, flaky pie crust using shortening. Make this when you want a pie crust that has no sugar - desserts, quiches, pot pies, etc. I'm no…

myra byanka
Nov 2012
Professional
1 vote
26875 views
Red Chile Gravy

Red Chile Gravy

Make a mild or medium smooth red sauce for enchiladas, tacos, beans, and tamales. The basic recipe is the same, but the chiles are different.…

myra byanka
Jun 2012
Professional
1 vote
6061 views
Durkee's Potato Salad

Durkee's Potato Salad

A yummy potato salad recipe I came up with utilizing Durkee's Famous Sauce. I wish I could figure out the recipe for Durkee's, as it's expensive,…

myra byanka
Jul 2012
Professional
1 vote
9027 views
Crockpot Italian Beef for Sandwiches

Crockpot Italian Beef for Sandwiches

Use rump or brisket (my fave) to make fork-tender beef for hoagies or homemade rolls (see links).

myra byanka
Jul 2013
Professional
8 votes
14039 views
Smoked Brisket Tamales

Smoked Brisket Tamales

Had some extra brisket, so came up with this recipe, which is good for brisket fans or for people who don't like spicy Mexican food, but might like…

myra byanka
Mar 2013
Professional
1 vote
12462 views
Old-fashioned Icebox Rolls

Old-fashioned Icebox Rolls

Make the dough and keep it in the reefer for up to a week. Bake rolls when you want fresh ones. I usually let the dough stay in the fridge a few…

myra byanka
Mar 2014
Professional
2 votes
9821 views
Pumpkin Chess Pie with Easy Praline Sauce

Pumpkin Chess Pie with Easy Praline Sauce

Pie based on a "Southern Living" recipe. Praline sauce from My Recipes. See links for homemade pie crust…

myra byanka
Dec 2012
Professional
1 vote
5833 views
Sourdough Bread (San Francisco Style - No Yeast Added)

Sourdough Bread (San Francisco Style - No Yeast Added)

If you're not a sourdough baker, what follows may be tedious. I know the yeasts my starter ("Wild Thing")…

myra byanka
Sep 2013
Professional
2 votes
8545 views
Fresh Pumpkin Bread

Fresh Pumpkin Bread

Made with homemade pumpkin puree, this is a one loaf recipe that easily doubles. Will freeze.

myra byanka
Nov 2012
Professional
2 votes
9367 views
Moody Diner's Easy Peanut Butter Pie

Moody Diner's Easy Peanut Butter Pie

Five ingredients for a tasty icebox pie. I used chunky peanut butter in the filling and chocolate chips in the…

myra byanka
Jan 2013
Professional
1 vote
9810 views
Turkey, Cornbread Dressing, and Gravy for Wannabe Southern Cooks

Turkey, Cornbread Dressing, and Gravy for Wannabe Southern Cooks

This posting includes recipes for brining the turkey (to make it flavorful…

myra byanka
Aug 2012
Professional
3 votes
15586 views
Homemade Kitchen Sink Drain Cleaner

Homemade Kitchen Sink Drain Cleaner

Basic recipe for unclogging your sink without using expensive commercial drain cleaners. It's not for really…

myra byanka
Mar 2013
Professional
5 votes
11570 views
Greek Appetizer Meatballs with Goat Cheese Tzatziki Dip

Greek Appetizer Meatballs with Goat Cheese Tzatziki Dip

Mediterranean food lovers always go for these mini meatballs. Make an extra batch, as they freeze well, and…

myra byanka
Jun 2012
Professional
2 votes
13508 views
Easy Canned Pie Filling Crisp

Easy Canned Pie Filling Crisp

Five minute prep for baked crisp that calls for ice cream or Cool Whip.

myra byanka
Oct 2012
Professional
2 votes
7869 views