Recipe of the Day

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”

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”

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”

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”

Harvest Pot Roast

This is a tender slow cooker pot roast with a flavorful homemade gravy. If you don’t care for rutabaga, use turnips or more potatoes and carrots. I used a boneless beef chuck roast, but any boneless pot roast cut will work. Six slices of bacon halved crosswise.2 pounds red-skinned or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled andContinue reading “Harvest Pot Roast”

A Tea and Comfort Tea Party for September

Lore In times of stress and struggle, people have always turned to the comfort of herbs. Lavender is probably first among the most-loved herbal comforts, for its scent is both soothing and refreshing (and, scientists tell us, the chemicals in lavender actually calm the brain). Chamomile tea is an age-old favorite to calm jangled nerves,Continue reading “A Tea and Comfort Tea Party for September”

Recipe of the Day: Broccoli Cheese Rice

3/4 cup uncooked rice1/2 onion1 can of cheddar cheese soup1 small package of frozen broccoli pieces1 teaspoon butter or margarine Cook rice according to package directions. Chop up the onion and saute in butter in a frying pan. When the onion is tender and translucent, add the broccoli and saute 2 or 3 minutes. InContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Broccoli Cheese Rice”