Chicken and Dumplings
This was always an easy favorite in our house. Mom would always use the dumpling recipe from her Betty Crocker Cookbook. I use this...
Oven-Roasted Dry-Rub Ribs
Oven-Roasted Dry-Rub Ribs | This dry-rub recipe has its origins in the South. Brown sugar and cumin give the ribs a sweet and smoky...
Black Bean Burgers with Guacamole
Black Bean Burgers with Guacamole – A meatless burger you can make at home. Serve on Kaiser rolls or crisp lettuce leaves.
INGREDIENTS
2 cans black beans,...
Miss Lydia’s Southern Fried Chicken
Miss Lydia’s Southern Fried Chicken – Serve hot or cold. This is a large recipe. The remaining dry ingredients can be stored in an airtight container for later...
Classic Reuben Sandwich
Classic Reuben Sandwich | Helga prepared this classic sandwich with Schwebel’s Jewish Rye and corned beef from Kravitz’s Delicatessen. Served warm with crunchy dill...
Helga’s Playhouse Hot Sausage Meatballs
Helga’s Playhouse Hot Sausage Meatballs. This recipe originally comes from a cookbook published by the Youngstown Playhouse in the 1970s. Helga’s recipe adds a...
Green Beans, Pears and Bacon (Bohnen, Birnen und Speck)
Green Beans, Pears and Bacon (Bohnen, Birnen und Speck) | A delicious one-pot meal (eintopf) for cold winter days.
INGREDIENTS
1½ pounds fresh green beans, or...
Rumaki Appetizer (Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts)
Rumaki Appetizer (Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts) | This hot appetizer was featured on “Entertaining with Homeplate.”
INGREDIENTS
2 cans whole water chestnuts, drained
½ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons...
Lit’l Wieners in a Blanket
Lit’l Wieners in a Blanket
INGREDIENTS
1 can crescent rolls
1 package Lit'l Smokies wieners
Cheddar cheese
PREPARATION
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roll crescent roll dough out and...
Metroparks winter hikes, outdoor activities for December
Metroparks winter hikes, outdoor activities for December
Hikes and winter outdoor activities
Full Moon Hike. Pioneer Pavilion, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7116. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. A Metroparks...
Cherry Pound Cake
Cherry Pound Cake | This pound cake incorporates maraschino cherries into the mix. Recipe contributed and prepared by Stacey Adger.
INGREDIENTS
1¼ cups butter, softened
2¾ cups granulated...
Downhill skiing, snowboarding at regional winter resorts
The Youngstown-Warren area offers natural areas and recreational facilities where residents can enjoy wintertime activities. Recreation ranges from outdoor walks and hikes to individual and team sports. This regional ski chart is part of the 2022 Winter Fun Guide.
Shenango River Watchers to host second annual Eagle Fest Jan. 8
Shenango River Watchers will host the second annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake on Jan. 8.
The event occurs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Nanette’s 7UP Cake
Nanette’s 7UP Cake | This classic southern dessert gets its unique flavor and zest from the addition of 7UP. Prepared by Stacey Adger of...
Edamame Hummus Dip
Edamame Hummus Dip | This flavorful dip brings together Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and East Asian ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup edamame
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon...
Apple Tart
Apple Tart | If you want to make a glaze, melt the apricot preserves and drizzle over the apples. The tart can be eaten...
Regional ski resorts offer varied recreational opportunities
Regional ski resorts offer varied recreational opportunities | Our Winter Fun Guide includes ski resorts in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and New York. Listings provide...
Mill Creek MetroParks programs for December, January
Mill Creek MetroParks programs for December, January | Winter activities include full-moon hikes, nature walks, children’s programming and a new nature education series. Also look for...
Texas Twist-Up Dip
Texas Twist-Up Dip | Helga Wengler is a native of Frankfurt, Germany. She learned to cook from her mother and loves to share her knowledge...
Tuna & Bean Salad
Tuna & Bean Salad | Serve on chilled plates with crusty French bread. Recipe prepared by Mitch Lynch for Homeplate Homestyle.
INGREDIENTS
2 cans Italian tuna...
