Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Desserts - Apple Pecan Cobbler
Sliced apples are layered in a baking dish, sprinkled with sugared pecans, and topped with a mixture of flour, butter, evaporated milk, sugar and baking powder. The top of the cobbler is then sprinkled with more pecans, and it 's baked until bubbly and beautiful.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Side Dish - Truly Delicious Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are a star when cooked in brown butter and a bit of lemon juice. Simple and delicious!
Monday, September 28, 2015
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Meat And Poultry - Asian Chicken Salad
This is a crunchy, wonderfully satisfying salad that is fabulous with grilled chicken, leftover from yesterday 's barbecue. The dressing is sweet and sour, mingling brown sugar with soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. Fried rice noodles add the crunch. Serves six.
Friday, September 25, 2015
Side Dish - Cornbread Dressing I
In addition to crumbled corn bread and sausage, this unusual dressing calls for baking powder biscuits and chopped hard-boiled egg. Makes enough to stuff a 10 to 15 pound turkey.
Breakfast And Brunch - Abbeys White Chocolate Latte
I created this white chocolate masterpiece for my little sister, Abbey, who's a latte fanatic. She was blown away, and drained it to the last drop! This makes one VERY large, indulgent latte, and could probably serve two. Enjoy!
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Desserts - Easy Key Lime Pie I
To make this tart and creamy blue ribbon pie, egg yolks, lime juice and condensed milk are stirred together, poured into a graham cracker crust, and baked.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Monday, September 21, 2015
Friday, September 18, 2015
Salad - Layered Salad
This makes a whopping salad, but once you start eating it, you'll wish you 'd made more. Lots of crunchy and delicious ingredients like water chestnuts, peas and crumbled bacon. The creamy mayonnaise dressing, with a bit of garlic and sugar spooned in, is spread over the top of the salad before everything is chilled.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Desserts - Lemon Pie Bars
Tangy lemon filling on a buttery short bread crust. This is a really easy recipe that my mom made before the lemon bar 'rage' was on!
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Herbs And Spices - Mulligatawny Soup Ii
A more traditional version of the Anglo-Indian invention, this Mulligatawny combines tamarind concentrate, lemon juice, coconut milk, red lentils, and fresh cilantro with lots of vegetables and exotic spices. A delicious and warming soup.
Monday, September 14, 2015
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Breakfast And Brunch - Southwest Breakfast Burritos
You'll never buy frozen breakfast burritos again! Loaded with sausage, eggs, and cheese, you can squeeze in a great meal even on your busiest morning.
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Pasta - Veal Chicken And Beef Canelloni
Homemade meat filled crepes covered with sauces and cheese and baked. Family favorite served with salad and crusty garlic bread.
Friday, September 11, 2015
Bbq Grilling - Festival Style Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwiches
Inspired by Boston's Italian street festivals, plump sweet or hot Italian sausages are grilled with red peppers and onions, then piled into a toasted sandwich roll to make a tasty lunch dish.
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Meat And Poultry - Pepperoncini Beef
Roast beef cooked in a slow cooker with garlic and pepperoncini makes a delicious and simple filling for gyro sandwiches. Serve on hoagie rolls with provolone or mozzarella cheese, and your choice of condiments. When making the sandwiches, place meat in rolls, cover with cheese, and zap in a microwave for a few seconds. Don't forget to use the pepperoncini in the sandwiches.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Pasta - Poor Mans Shrimp
Shell macaroni are stuffed with a creamy tuna mixture in this easy to prepare, fun to eat appetizer. Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves with toothpicks, and make sure plenty of cocktail sauce is available! Be prepared with additional 'shrimp' ready to fill the serving dish as your guests make this great appetizer disappear quickly. I keep extras in the fridge. Enjoy!
Friday, September 4, 2015
Appetizers And Snacks - Salsa De Tomatillo
This is the 'salsa de tomatillo' that I grew up with. It can be used as a sauce for grilled chicken, fish or shrimp, as the basis for green chilaquiles (pour over tortilla chips, shredded cooked chicken and shredded Monterey Jack, then heat under the broiler), and as a dipping sauce for chips. Delicioso!
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Meat And Poultry - Beef Nilaga
This is another one-meal-in-a-pot dish. It contains soup, meat, and vegetables all cooked together in one delicious broth. Terrific during cooler weather.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Pasta - Chicken With Mushrooms
Try this winning combination of baked chicken breasts, mozzarella, and mushrooms. Serve with hot cooked rice or noodles.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
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