Recipe of the Day

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”

Recipe of the Day: Ham with Mustard Glaze

Ham with Mustard Glaze Ham (fresh, not canned)1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1 tablespoon prepared mustard (like French’s)2 tablespoons orange juice, lemon juice, or water1/2 cup (more) brown sugar Place ham, fat side up, in a shallow roasting pan. Do not cover or add water. Score ham with a sharp knife in a diamondContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Ham with Mustard Glaze”

Recipe of the Day: Boxty

We tried a lot of different recipes for Boxty (potato pancakes); we both grew up eating these. We settled on this version. Irish Potato Boxty Cakes 1 C. mashed potatoes1 C. raw potatoes, grated2 eggs1/2 C. flour1 tsp. baking soda2 T. buttersalt & pepper Place mashed potatoes in a bowl, add gratedraw potato and egg;Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: Boxty”

Recipe of the Day: Chinese New Year Dinner Menu for the Lunar New Year

About forty years ago, I took a Chinese cooking class at the University District store, The House Of Rice, in Seattle. I made these recipes so often that I ended up teaching classes using them. These recipes make a great menu to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Chinese Dinner for Company Chinese BBQ PorkFried RiceAsian-StyleContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Chinese New Year Dinner Menu for the Lunar New Year”

Recipe of the Day: Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad 2-3 brunches of fresh broccoli1/2 sweet onion1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup sunflower seeds1/2 cup bacon, crumbledDressing:1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sugar2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar Make the dressing first, whisk the sugar into the mayonnaise, and then add the vinegar. Refrigerate while you make the salad. Cut up the broccoli into small flowers.Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: Broccoli Salad”

Recipe of the Day: Lemon-Topped Gingerbread

I made this every Christmas for my kids, they didn’t care for gingerbread cut-out cookies, but they loved the gingerbread cake. The lemon topping is like lemon curd and then we topped both with whipped cream. It’s still a favorite of mine. Lemon-Topped Gingerbread 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup molasses1/4 cupContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Lemon-Topped Gingerbread”

Recipe of the Day: Cream Cheese, Olive and Nut 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, Olive and Nut Spread”