Recipes

Recipe of the Day: Ham with Mustard Glaze

Ham with Mustard Glaze Ham (fresh, not canned)1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1 tablespoon prepared mustard (like French’s)2 tablespoons orange juice, lemon juice, or water1/2 cup (more) brown sugar Place ham, fat side up, in a shallow roasting pan. Do not cover or add water. Score ham with a sharp knife in a diamondContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Ham with Mustard Glaze”

Recipe of the Day: Boxty

We tried a lot of different recipes for Boxty (potato pancakes); we both grew up eating these. We settled on this version. Irish Potato Boxty Cakes 1 C. mashed potatoes1 C. raw potatoes, grated2 eggs1/2 C. flour1 tsp. baking soda2 T. buttersalt & pepper Place mashed potatoes in a bowl, add gratedraw potato and egg;Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: Boxty”

Recipe of the Day: Chinese New Year Dinner Menu for the Lunar New Year

About forty years ago, I took a Chinese cooking class at the University District store, The House Of Rice, in Seattle. I made these recipes so often that I ended up teaching classes using them. These recipes make a great menu to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Chinese Dinner for Company Chinese BBQ PorkFried RiceAsian-StyleContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Chinese New Year Dinner Menu for the Lunar New Year”

Recipe of the Day: Russian Teacakes

Russian Teacakes Cookies 1 cup butter, softened (not margarine)1/2 cup powdered sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 and 1/4 cups of flour1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecanspowdered sugar Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix butter, the 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together. Add the flour, salt, and nuts and mix untilContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Russian Teacakes”

Recipe of the Day: Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad 2-3 brunches of fresh broccoli1/2 sweet onion1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup sunflower seeds1/2 cup bacon, crumbledDressing:1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sugar2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar Make the dressing first, whisk the sugar into the mayonnaise, and then add the vinegar. Refrigerate while you make the salad. Cut up the broccoli into small flowers.Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: Broccoli Salad”

Recipe of the Day: Lemon-Topped Gingerbread

I made this every Christmas for my kids, they didn’t care for gingerbread cut-out cookies, but they loved the gingerbread cake. The lemon topping is like lemon curd and then we topped both with whipped cream. It’s still a favorite of mine. Lemon-Topped Gingerbread 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup molasses1/4 cupContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Lemon-Topped Gingerbread”

Recipe of the Day: Cream Cheese, Olive and Nut Spread

I found this in an old recipe book of my grandmother’s, dated 1923. Ithas become one of my favorites….. 1 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened1/3 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives Combine all ingredients and stir until well-blended. Use as a sandwich filling, or fill the centers of raw mushroom caps.Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: Cream Cheese, Olive and Nut Spread”

Recipe of the Day: MERINGUE KISSES

MERINGUE KISSES4 egg whites, at room temperature1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. cream of tartar1 c. sugar3/4 tsp. vanilla or 1/4 tsp. almond extract1-2 drops red or green food coloring (optional) Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line baking sheets with foil. Beat egg whites with a rotary beater or electric mixer at moderate speed until foamy; stirContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: MERINGUE KISSES”

Recipe of the Day: Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites

From: Tasty Kitchen 1 pound Bacon 1 can Chunked Pineapple (large Chunks) ½ cups Brown Sugar Set your oven to 375F. Cut the pound of bacon in half. Put the brown sugar in a shallow bowl. Take a half a slice of bacon and dredge it through the brown sugar. Put a chunk of pineappleContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites”

Recipe of the Day: Mom’s Lime Jello Salad

My mom made this every Thanksgiving… Lime Jell-O Mold 4 cups hot water 2 small pkgs. lime Jell-O 24 marshmallows 1 large can crushed pineapple 1/2 pint whipping cream 1 cup chopped nuts Dissolve Jell-O in water. Add marshmallows and melt in pan over low heaton stove. Let cool until thick. Add pineapple, drained. WhipContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Mom’s Lime Jello Salad”