From My Kitchen To Yours
Utica classics and easy family favorites — the recipes I grew up with in Central New York, made simple for busy weeknights.
These are the dishes I grew up with — Chicken Riggies, Utica Greens, Sausage Bread, and Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans. The flavors of my hometown, made in my kitchen, for yours.
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Grandma Browns Baked Beans
Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans are a Central New York favorite. This homemade copycat recipe features tender navy…
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Sausage Bread
Sausage Bread is made with Italian sausage, mozzarella, Parmesan, and seasonings rolled inside pizza dough and baked…
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Utica Tomato Pie
Utica Tomato Pie has a thick, crispy crust topped with a sweet homemade tomato sauce, grated Parmesan…
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Meet the author
Welcome!
Hi, I’m Carla! I’m a nurse, recipe creator, and the face behind Adventures of a Nurse. I share easy, comforting recipes that bring families together, with plenty of shortcuts to make cooking simpler. Welcome to my kitchen!
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