Pepper Jelly

My Grandma makes the best strawberry jelly. Hands down. So you can imagine my skepticism of a jelly recipe that calls for hot peppers rather than sweet strawberries. But sisters-in-law Megan and Kirsten assured me it was well worth a try. So we sanitized the jars, chopped the peppers, boiled the ingredients, and chilled the [...]

Pulled Pork BBQ

Nick tracked down this family recipe and served it to his hungry wife last weekend. The recipe comes from the Lawn Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary cookbook, which was given to Nick’s mother by her grandmother over 30 years ago!
According to Nick, Great Grandma Irene Eckert was a spunky lady with red hair. (She dyed it [...]

Indian Corn Casserole

Does your family have a favorite Thanksgiving Day casserole? Nearly every one does, and this is the dish that always makes an appearance at the Rowlands’ table.
Ingredients

3 eggs, well-beaten
1/2 cup flour
2 Tbsp sugar
2 cups shredded Shard Cheddar cheese
2 – 1 lb cans (4 cups) whole kernel corn, drained
10 slices (1/2 lb) bcaon, cooked and crumbled

Directions

Combine [...]

Chocolate Eclairs

A few weeks ago we visited family in Ann Arbor, and BJ and Megan were the perfect hosts. They recently moved to Michigan from Alabama and brought their sweet, Southern hospitality with them.
Megan treated us to home cooked dinners and delectable desserts every night. And after BJ took us to the Penn State vs. Michigan [...]

Pizza Pie

Dad’s pizza pie is a family favorite. The recipe was passed down to him from Grampy, and I suppose I should learn to make it because Nick loves it!
It’s best served with a cold beer while watching Penn State football games. And last weekend it warmed us up after a long drive from New Jersey.
Ingredients

1 [...]

Sugar Cookies

Passed down through generations of Rowlands.

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 cup lard
4 cups Wondra flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
cap full of vanilla
sugar for sprinkling
royal icing

Directions

Knead first five ingredients like a pie crust
Pour eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla into a hole in the center of the dough. Stir.
Flour your hands and [...]