Rhubarb Pie with Lattice Crust
I don’t remember when I had my first piece of rhubarb pie. As a clue, I do remember that my first taste of blueberry pie was not until the age of twenty-five. I realize that I really missed out on a lot of great flavors due to my finicky taste buds. (This page may contain […]
Creamy Garlic Dressing Recipe
Every now and again, RK gets a hankerin’ for creamy garlic dressing. And what I like best is it’s pretty easy to make. So, if you have a salad that needs a bit of spicing up, this recipe will surely do the trick! (This page may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a […]
Salad Recipes
Salad Recipes The recipes on this page are all delicious, easy to make, and versatile. You can serve them with any main course, and you can customize them to your own taste. So whether you are looking for a simple salad dish to round out your meal or a use as a main course on […]
Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
Here’s another really easy-to-prepare recipe for spinach salad that is a favorite during the cold winter months. But… you can actually enjoy it any time. We do! (This page may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. You can read our Affiliate Disclosure […]
Norwegian Pancakes Recipe
Although this recipe for Norwegian Pancakes has been placed in the “Breakfast” section of Recipes, it could fit easily into any of the other sections… except “Canning” and “Salads”. It is that versatile. I have used these thin pancakes – easily referred to as crepes – to make Seafood Newburg, Crepes Suzettes, Breakfast Crepes (filled […]
Zucchini Frittata Recipe
,One of the greatest things about summer is a garden, the harvest from which really makes it all worthwhile. Some of the more prolific producers for me – aside from perhaps my abundant tomato plants (to make juice and now homemade catsup) – are my zucchini plants. The only problem is, one day I look […]
Au Gratin Potatoes Casserole Recipe
Here’s a recipe for an au gratin casserole that was handed down to my mother by close friends from Bagley, Minnesota, circa 1960. It hasn’t changed much in all those years, except that I’ve swapped American and cheddar for the Velveeta cheese used in the original recipe. Works as a great side for breakfasts and […]
Wild Rice & Shitake Mushrooms
This wild rice side dish lends a Northwood flavor to any freshwater fish and is one of our all-time favorites. The original recipe used the word “stuffing” in it, as it was used to stuff Cornish Game Hens. (I prefer to just use it just as a side dish, and I think it works much […]
Side Dishes
Side Dishes The purpose of a side dish is to add flavor, texture, and nutrition to a meal. It can also help to balance out the main course. For example, if you are serving a heavy main course like steak, you might want to serve a lighter side dish like a salad or roasted vegetables. […]
Spanish Rice Recipe
This is a superb recipe for Spanish rice that goes well with just about any fish dish. It’s easy and lends itself well to most of the Northwoods resorts or cabins that come equipped with only basic kitchen facilities. I guarantee you’ll get lots of positive comments on this one! Photo show Spanish rice with […]