Recipes – Page 3

Recipe of the Day: Cold Noodle Salad

I couldn’t get enough of this salad. I made it a lot. The beauty of this dish is that it’s so versatile. Any kind of pasta… the last two times I’ve made this I used macaroni, fettuccini, and spaghetti. Cook them up according to package directions, drain, rinse in cold water and let cool. MixContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Cold Noodle Salad”

Recipe of the Day: Sugar Body Scrub with Lavender

1 cup sugar 1/4 cup sea salt 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. lavender essential oil 1 tsp. dried lavender flowers In a small bowl, mix the sugar and sea salt. Add remaining ingredients and stir to blend well. Spoon scrub into a pretty glass jar, available at craft or kitchenContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Sugar Body Scrub with Lavender”

Recipe of the Day: Lavender Tea Bread

3/4 cup milk2 T. dried lavender flowers, finely chopped, or 3 T. fresh2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. salt6 T. butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs Grease a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Heat milk with lavender almost to a boil, then let steepContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Lavender Tea Bread”

Recipe of the Day: Dan’s Stuffed Mushrooms

1 lb Fresh raw mushrooms; large1 cup grated cheddar cheese1/2 medium Onion; minced1/2 cup Bread crumbs3 tb Butter3 tb ParsleySalt and pepper Wash and stem the mushrooms, put caps in a glass baking dish with “holes” facing up. Brush with melted butter. Chop stems into small pieces and combine with minced onion, bread crumbs, cheese,Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: Dan’s Stuffed Mushrooms”

Recipe of the Day: Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Shrimp

Bacon Wrapped Barbecue ShrimpMakes 3 servings 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined8 slices baconbarbecue seasoning, to taste Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).Wrap shrimp with 1/2 slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick. Be sure and use the large shrimp–the cooking time for the shrimp and the bacon is similar. If youContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Shrimp”

Recipe of the Day: Broccoli With Caramelized Onions & Pine Nuts

Broccoli With Caramelized Onions & Pine Nuts 3 tablespoons pine nuts or chopped slivered almonds2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil1 cup chopped onion, (about 1 medium)1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste4 cups broccoli florets2 teaspoons balsamic vinegarfreshly ground pepper, to taste Toast pine nuts (or almonds) in a medium dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantlyContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Broccoli With Caramelized Onions & Pine Nuts”

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: Root Beer Floats

Summertime at my house when I was growing up meant root beer floats. I remember the excitement when dad brought home bottles of root beer and mom got out the vanilla ice cream. One year, dad decided to make homemade root beer from scratch. It was a lot of work so that was the oneContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Root Beer Floats”

Recipe of the Day: Kid Sushi

I call this Cindi Sushi because it’s the only kind of sushi I will eat. My sister, whose husband is Japanese makes authentic sushi. 2 slices Turkey2 strips Swiss Cheese2 slices Bread1 teaspoon ranch dressing1 tablespoon thinly shredded carrots2 sweet baby pickles Place two slices of white bread with the crusts cut off on aContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Kid Sushi”

Recipe of the Day: Surprise Muffins

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. vanilla extract1/4 cup jelly Grease the bottom ONLY of a 12-cup muffin tin. Preheat the oven to 400*F. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar,Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: Surprise Muffins”