My husband, James, was a guru in his field. Having been instrumental in the development of the internet as we know it, he was in […]
Main Dishes
Classic Whole Roasted Chicken
As a child of the 60’s and 70’s, growing up in the Coal Region brought with it many family traditions. Some centered around holidays, but […]
Pennsylvania Dutch Boova Shenkel
In some restaurants and diners in Pennsylvania Dutch country, you will find a dish much more obscure than the well-known PA Dutch pot pie or […]
Cook Along With A Coalcracker In The Kitchen – Halupki (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Welcome to “Cook Along With A Coalcracker In The Kitchen”. These posts will help guide you through making some of The Coal Region’s favorite comfort […]
Lithuanian Cepelinai
Lithuania’s national dish, cepelinai — a filled dumpling made from potato dough — has been loved in that country for over a century and a […]
Hungarian Farina Dumplings (Griz Galuska)
I recently received two requests for a recipe for a much loved “dumpling” many of my readers remember from their Nana’s (grandmother) kitchen; farina dumplings. […]