MACADAMIA NUT CREAM PIE 1 1/3 cups milk3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup chopped macadamia nutsDash salt1 teaspoon vanilla1 egg5 teaspoons cornstarch2 egg whites1 9 inch baking pie shell1 cup heavy cream, whipped ProcedureIn a saucepan, combine 1 cup of the milk, 1/4 cup of the sugar, 1/4 cup of the nuts, the salt and the vanilla;Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: Macadamia Nut Cream Pie”
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Recipe of the Day: Orange Julius Smoothie
When I was a teenager, I sold Seafair Skipper Pins at the Seattle Center, home of the 1962 World’s Fair called Century 21. I usually ate lunch at the Food Circus and it was almost always KFC (a friend of mine worked there), a Yonny Yohnson’s green salad and an Orange Julius. I’d love toContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Orange Julius Smoothie”
Recipe of the Day: Chinese Fried Wontons
Chinese Fried Wontons 1 pound package of Wonton Skins (usually found in the produce department of grocery store)1 pound ground pork (not sausage)1 egg1 tablespoon soy sauce1 small can water chestnuts1 teaspoon minced ginger1/2 onion1/2 teaspoon MSG* (optional) Beat egg and chop onion. Drain and mince (finely chop) the water chestnuts. Mix all ingredients togetherContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Chinese Fried Wontons”
Recipe of the Day: French Dip Sandwiches
When I was first married, this was my go to menu for whenever we had company. French Dip Sandwiches 1 Sirloin Tip or Top Sirloin Roast1 package of dry onion soup mix1 cup of water1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet (Method 1): Place roast into a crock pot early in the day (about 10 AM). Mix waterContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: French Dip Sandwiches”
Recipe of the Day: MOM’S CARROT BUNDT CAKE
This is another of my mom’s recipes. Most carrot cakes are layer cakes that include pineapple and are frosted with a cream cheese frosting. This was is different… a bundt cake without pineapple or cream cheese. I remember mom grating the carrots by hand. I now use a food processor. MOM’S CARROT BUNDT CAKE 1-1/2Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: MOM’S CARROT BUNDT CAKE”
Hello June Hello Summer
While the calendar says that summertime doesn’t begin until June 20th or 21st, for me, summer starts June 1 (and autumn starts Sept 1). I’m usually a fan of autumn; I love everything about fall. I don’t care much for winter (2 days of snow goes a long way for me) or even spring. AndContinue reading “Hello June Hello Summer”
Recipe of the Day: Surprise Muffins
This is another one of those recipes that my mom made when I was a kid and that I went on to make for my own kids. Surprise Muffins* 2 cups flour1/4 cup sugar3 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. salt1 egg, slightly beaten with a fork1 cup milk1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted shortening1 tsp. vanillaContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Surprise Muffins”
Recipe of the Day: Easy Fettuccine Alfredo
I love Fettuccine Alfredo. It’s a pasta I will order often when I go out for dinner. So I was thrilled to find this recipe for an easy version of the dish. It’s not only easy, but absolutely delicious. Easy Fettuccine Alfredo 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup butterContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Easy Fettuccine Alfredo”
Recipe of the Day: Root Beer Floats
When I was a kid, summer meant root beer floats. One summer my dad decided to make it all from scratch; homemade ice cream and homemade root beer. We all helped mixing up the root beer and putting into bottles. The bottles were then stored in the basement where it was thought to be cooler.Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: Root Beer Floats”
Recipe of the Day: Cream Cheese, Green Olive and Pecan 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, Green Olive and Pecan Spread”
