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I read the Sunday paper while eating breakfast with my mother, and we found an article on celebrities discussing their mom’s best meals. Here are some that were interesting…
Lisa Rinna, Actor
“I love my mom, but she’s big on casseroles. So, I prefer her not to cook. I’ve had enough casseroles with potato chips crumpled on top to last me for the rest of my life!”
Beyonce, Hip-Hop Singer
“When my mom cooks, it kind of takes me back. She always asks what I want. Gumbo is my favorite. I always want her to cook some soul food and, of course, barbecue.”
Ashley Judd, Actor
“Cook for me? Not important. I want my mom to rub my feet!”
This prompted my mom to ask my favorite of her dishes. Of course, I replied everything… but, I love her mushroom and rice casserole and her last-minute bean and beef spaghetti.
The Final Dish: I’ll post these recipes, but in the meantime…what favorite meals do your mamas make?
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Mary Bigham, the creator of wcdish, is a self-admitted sushi and travel addict. She has a crush on just about every food but refuses to eat American cheese.
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Two words: Mashed potatoes. She doesn’t use any special ingredient or technique, but there’s something about them. I’ve seen her make them a million times and NOBODY has ever been able to make them the same. I can’t wait for next Thursday!
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My mom makes the bestest fajitas. The spread that she puts out is insane. From the homemade salsa, to the sauteed peppers and onions, to the perfectly marinated chicken, as well as this creamy/garlic/limey sauce that is so strong that it could ward off vampires for weeks, her fajitas rock!
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My mom is a terrible cook (last year she pre-made and then micro-warmed-up her Thanksgiving turkey if that’s any indication) so I can’t rightly rave about much of anything.
Tuna salad on Saltines is haute for her.Now, her mom, that was another story!
My grandmother was a very good cook.
Besides a mean brisket, she concocted the very best matzo ball soup, ever.
Right before she passed away this year, she shared that magical recipe with me.You can sample it, but I’ll never tell…
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My mom makes wonderful lamb stew. It is the perfect Irish comfort food!
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Everything my mama makes is positively delish. Her spring rolls and pineapple fried rice though…mmmm!!!!
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My mom makes the best homemade macaroni and cheese! It’s delicious. She almost makes a killer spaghetti carbonara and baked ziti! Lots of delicious carbs!
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Mom made the best Minestrone and great Italian Spaghetti. But nothing she made was ever bad.
Now that she has developed terrible food allergies, her menu has become severely limited. (Poor gal, she can’t even eat out anymore.)
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My Mom makes the best meatloaf. I know it sounds strange to be excited about meatloaf, but her version is the best. If she wants to make a special meal for me, she never even has to ask what to cook. Pair it up with her mashed potatoes, and I’m in heaven.
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Here is my mom’s recipe for Corn Pudding… it’s the BEST!
1 1/3 cup milk
1 10 oz package frozen corn, thawed
1 stick butter, softened (NOT light butter)
1 egg
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon saltPut all ingredients in blender, milk first. Blend a few seconds until mixed. Bake at 350 degrees 45 minutes to one hour. Double or triple recipe for Pyrex baking dish.
SOOOO good!
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My Mom’s Sweet Spaghetti with corn:
Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
Brown 1 lb. lean ground beef in cooking pot or large skillet.
Add and cook until onion is tender:
1-2 diced onions
minced garlic
chopped celery or celery salt
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
several tbl sugar or brown sugarAdd:
1 can Hunt’s diced tomatoes with juice
1 can yellow corn, drained
1 can black beans, drained and rinsedCook 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture has thickened. Top with shredded parmesan or Monterey Jack cheese.
Serve over cooked spaghetti. -
And finally… my mom’s Mushroom Rice Casserole… FANTASTIC!
1 cup rice
1 can beef bouillon
1 can French onion soup
1 small can sliced mushrooms with juice
1/2 stick butter, cut into piecesMix in buttered baking dish.
COVER and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until rice is tender. (if doubling or tripling recipe, reduce liquid or allow extra baking time.)