Recipes

Recipe of the Day: FRIED DILL PICKLES

The first time I had these were at the Texas Roadhouse in Coeur d’Alene https://www.texasroadhouse.com/location/335-coeur-d-aleneid/digital-menu FRIED DILL PICKLESINGREDIENTS3-4 cups dill pickles, sliced1 cup almond milk2-3 cups of Panko® bread crumbs1 10 oz box Kikkoman® Tempura batter mix1-2 tsp garlic salt, divided1-2 tsp Cajon seasoning, dividedVegetable oilINSTRUCTIONSIn a large skillet, heat oil over medium/high heat.In aContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: FRIED DILL PICKLES”

Halloween Spider Bread

Basically, I make bread dough in my bread machine and then shape it in the shape of a spider, with foil balls under each leg and bake.. Great right out of the oven with butter… we all use to fight over the legs… See another idea using frozen bread dough (which is what I’d useContinue reading “Halloween Spider Bread”

Recipe of the Day: Deviled Eggs

Hard Cooked EggsMayonnaiseDry mustardCelery SaltPaprikaSalt and pepper Fill pan with cold water and add raw eggs from refrigerator. Bring to a boil, cover, remove from heat and let cook for 20 minutes. Cool by running cold water into pan. Peel eggs (crack, roll on counter, and peel under cold running water). Drain on paper towelsContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Deviled Eggs”

Halloween 🦇 Meals

I love this idea from Food.com BLOODY RED WINE PASTA WITH MOZZARELLA BATS 3 cups water(750 ml) bottle red wine, 1/4 cup reserved1 (15 ounce) can cooked sliced beets, beet juice reserved1lb linguine5 garlic cloves2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons olive oil1 cup grated parmesan cheesesalt and pepper1⁄3 cup heavy cream2 teaspoons sugar2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped1⁄2lbContinue reading “Halloween 🦇 Meals”

Recipe of the Day: Cider Beetles

They are very cute and great as a gift. Tie with a festive ribbon and attached to a bottle of apple juice along with the directions. These can be made inexpensively if you purchase your spices in bulk by weight.Ingredients6 oranges2 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar12 (1 1/2 inch) cinnamon sticks12 small whole nutmegs24Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: Cider Beetles”

PUMPKIN PUNCH BOWL

2 glow-in-the-dark-sticks1 large pumpkin (abundance)1 heat-resistant punch bowl that will fit inside the pumpkin (cauldron oftransformation) Hollow out pumpkin, and carve a design in it. Place punch bowl insidepumpkin. Right before the party begins, activate the glow-in-the-dark-sticksper package instructions and place between pumpkin shell and bowl. Addenchanted Witches’ brew!

Recipe of the Day: Grilled Tuna and Cheese Sandwiches

In the mid 1970’s, I worked as a long distance telephone operator in Seattle and worked out of the 4th Avenue office. Across the street was The Hungerford Hotel and they had a lounge that was one of the first places to get the Pong computer game. We would go over there for lunch, playContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Grilled Tuna and Cheese Sandwiches”

Recipe of the Day: Sauteed Apples

Sautéed Apples 1/4 cup butter4 large tart apples – peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup cold water1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add apples. Cook, constantly stirring, until apples are almost tender, about 6 to 7 minutes. Dissolve cornstarchContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Sauteed Apples”

Recipe of the Day: German Potato Pancakes

My great-grandmother was born in Germany, and she passed down family recipes to her daughter, which my grandmother introduced to her grandchildren. Typical dishes were her version of apple crisp (no oatmeal), lentil bean soup, and potato pancakes. German Potato Pancakes 6 lg Potatoes — mashed2 Well-beaten Eggs1 1/2 tb Flour1/4 ts Baking powder1 1/2Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: German Potato Pancakes”

Recipe of the Day: Mabon Hot Cider

Mabon Cider 8 cups fresh apple juice2 cinnamon sticks1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg4 whole clovesWhole star aniseApple slices with star cut out in the middle Heat the cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, in a 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the mixture is hot, stirring occasionally. Strain the cider into aContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Mabon Hot Cider”