[sschuler1]

My dad was the big gourmet chef in our family, and we hated it when he cooked because he used every pan in the house and we had to clean up afterward. (we loved all his dishes though!) I loved my dad's sauerbraten and spaetzels. It was awesome! Mom did cook occasionally too. I did love my mom's homemade macaroni and cheese!!! They never turn out quite the same when I make them, something is always missing....

[jadebox]

On my mothers shopping day we always had hot dogs and corn on the cob. They were so easy for her to fix after grocery shopping and it was the best meal. mmmmm Such a warm and fuzzy memory. Dad was in the Air Force so Mom did her main shopping I think once a month. Later pay checks came 2 times a month so guess she changed to twice a month then.

[mfp509]

My mom made the best "westerns" (like an omelet), believe it or not, using ground up SPAM and onions. I made them like that not too long ago and oh, what memories it brought back. I used the old crank meat grinder that attaches to the counter to grind up the SPAM just like she did. It was great!

[barb1191]

My fav as a youngster and adult is a boiled dinner with ham shoulder rather than corned beef. Love the one-pot cooking and the leftovers were as yummy as the first meal and is called "bubble & squeak" in England because you fry the leftovers in butter until crispy brown (similar to has browns). The final meal was kale soup made from the broth of the boiled dinner. Just had it the other day and never get sick of the succulent dishes from the meal.

bon apetit ......barb (drooling)

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by barb1191

My fav as a youngster and adult is a boiled dinner with ham shoulder rather than corned beef.

I saw the "favourite meal" heading and immediately thought about boiled dinner. Haven't had it in 100 years. It was my favourite meal as a kid growing up in Nova Scotia. My mother made it in a pressure cooker, I was always afraid it would explode.

Barb, a crock pot sounds much more civilized. I'd appreciate if you could PM me a recipe.

All’aglio e Olio.. Garlic and oil (virgin) - spaghetti #9 (al dente) - black pepper - Salt

It is still my favorite meal today. MMMMmmmmm

[nONIE]

I didnt eat as a kid. All food was disgusting to me. :: used to sit at the table with everything stuffed in my cheeks like a chipmunk for hours. I really wish I had that problem now. LOL

[chelsea24]

My dad was Irish, but my mom was Bohemian and the best cook and baker in the world, so, my favorite dinner was pork, sauerkraut and dumplings. :bigthumbsup:

[renielarson]

It's too hard to choose just one! My mom grew up on a farm in Kansas and even after she married and moved to the city, she continued to cook as if she still lived on the farm. We always had enough food to feed unexpected guests and had leftovers to boot.

My very favorite meal was chicken and dumplings (made in the pressure cooker) with homemade, hand rolled noodles. Talk about fattening, but as a child I didn't care...I just ate it all up!

I had two favorite desserts...mom's lemon pudding pie baked in custard cups AND her carrot cookies with confectioner sugar icing.

After I married I continued, and still do to this day, to make the same recipes as very special treats for my grown children and grandchildren...but not often!

One of these days I'll tell you about her homemade stew, fried chicken, and meatloaf...oh so good, too.

[meriboo]

This isn't really my favorite meal.....but great comfort food. Anytime I was in bed with a fever, flu, etc. my Mom would make me 'Milk Toast'. This was nothing more than a piece of toast, with butter on it and sprinkled with sugar and hot milk poured over it. Boy or Boy did that make me feel good. Even now, I am smiling with the great memories. I've tried to 'pass' this on to my girls, years ago.....No way will they eat it and can't imagine why I think it is so great.

[jadebox]

I love this topic--makes e feel good.

[beady]

Barb:
You took me back to my childhood. Boiled dinner with a smoked shoulder was my favorite ,with potatoes and carrots, always cabbage. I can taste it now. Mom made hers in a heavy cast iron skillet , she called a dutch oven. I can smell it now simmering on the stove. Yum!!!!! Topped off with her extra chocolate brownies made from scratch. I was allowed to melt the squares of Bakers chocolate in the double boiler while she prepared the other ingredients. Still make the brownies occasionally but haven't had the boiled dinner in probably 25 years.

[Barefoot]

Yes, always cabbage with boiled dinner! I wonder why that inexpensive meal lingers in our minds after all these years? Must be a mom/comfort thing.

[mfp509]

I have to comment on the boiled dinner - we also had it with a smoked shoulder usually for Sunday dinner. Then the leftovers during the week were cut up in chunks and sort of fried in a big skillet and it was called "mush". In my home, every Sunday we had a real nice dinner at noon. Sunday night we were on our own - my mom didn't cook. Every night during the week, my mom came home from work and cooked a whole meal. Sometimes there were leftovers but she always put a nice meal on the table.

[chuckinca]

Creamed Tuna and peas on toast.

Haven't had pea since I was a teenager and my wife of 30 yrs will not allow tuna in the house (sorry Charlie)