If there is one recipe that I’m known for it, would be macaroni and cheese. My recipe is an adaptation of my mom’s and grandmother’s recipes and I make it a lot. It’s easy to do, a little more time-consuming than opening a box of Kraft’s but tastes much better. I have on a nephewContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Macaroni and Cheese”
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Recipe of the Day: Sesame Chicken a la Mode
Trying to figure out what to have for dinner one night, I made up this recipe. I call it Sesame Chicken a la Mode. A la mode originally meant “in the style of” and then it meant “on top of” (which is the way I’m using it), but most people think of it meaning “withContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Sesame Chicken a la Mode”
Recipe of the Day: Cream Cheese Omelet
Cream Cheese Omelet This is my own creation inspired by an omelet I had in my teens in a little place off of I5 on the way to the ocean. They called it a Saratoga omelet. I just call it… Cream Cheese Omelette 2 tablespoons butter1 green onion, choppedSalt & pepper, to taste2 eggs1 tablespoonContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Cream Cheese Omelet”
Recipe of the Day: Cream Cheese Wontons
You may have noticed that I have a thing for cream cheese, since I have posted recipes for a cream cheese spread and a cream cheese omelet. Yes, yes, I do. Another way I love cream cheese is in a sandwich with marinated sliced tomatoes and chopped iceberg lettuce. But nothing compares to Cream CheeseContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Cream Cheese Wontons”
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”
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