Recipe of the Day

Recipe of the Day: Surprise Muffins

This is another one of those recipes that my mom made when I was a kid and that I went on to make for my own kids. 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. vanillaContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Surprise Muffins”

Recipe of the Day: Easy Fettuccine Alfredo

I love Fettuccine Alfredo. It’s a pasta I will order often when I go out for dinner. So I was thrilled to find this recipe for an easy version of the dish. It’s not only easy, but absolutely delicious. Easy Fettuccine Alfredo 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup butterContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Easy Fettuccine Alfredo”

Recipe of the Day: Root Beer Floats

When I was a kid, summer meant root beer floats. One summer my dad decided to make it all from scratch; homemade ice cream and homemade root beer. We all helped mixing up the root beer and putting into bottles. The bottles were then stored in the basement where it was thought to be cooler.Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: Root Beer Floats”

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

Recipe of the Day: Grandma’s Fried Chicken and Cream Gravy

When I was a kid, every Sunday we went to my grandparent’s for Sunday Dinner. Occasionally dinner was pot roast, but more likely it was fried chicken, mashed potatoes and cream gravy, cooked carrots and at least three other vegetables, often out of grandma’s garden, biscuits and apple pie for dessert. This is my takeContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Grandma’s Fried Chicken and Cream Gravy”

Recipe of the Day: Adobe Chicken

Adobe Chicken This is my version of the Filipino dish of Adobe chicken, based on the ingredients I had on hand and cooked in the crockpot. 4 chicken thighs2 chicken breasts1/2 cup of Yoshiko’s Teriyaki sauce (or soy sauce)1/2 cup of Balsamic VinegarRaw carrots, cut upRaw onion, cut upSpices of choice Mix sauce, vinegar andContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Adobe Chicken”

Recipe of the Day: Beef Stew

This is one of those recipes that was handed down from my grandmother to my mother. But I really learned how do it better from a woman whose children I used to babysit. I know most bloggers post much fancier type foods, more ethnic cuisines, or fusion, or Julia Child French recipes. But mine isContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Beef Stew”

Recipe of the Day: Cheeseburger Meatballs with Fry Sauce

I decided to share these, although they are not my own creation or a history of having them in my life, but the first time I tried them I thought I had died and gone to heaven. I love tator tots with fry sauce and these meatballs are like an upgrade to those. Cheeseburger MeatballsContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Cheeseburger Meatballs with Fry Sauce”

Recipe of the Day: Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce and Whipped Cream

1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup molasses1/4 cup hot water2 tablespoons packed brown sugar2 tablespoons shortening1 egg white1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon saltLemon Sauce (below) LEMON SAUCE3 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup water1 tablespoon grated lemon peel1 tablespoon lemon juice Heat oven to 325°.Spray loaf pan,Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce and Whipped Cream”

Yule Holly Butter Mints

Ingredients1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup water1 teaspoon peppermint extract1 teaspoon butter flavoringDash salt5-1/2 to 6 cups confectioners’ sugar2 to 4 drops green paste food coloring3 to 5 drops red paste food coloringSugar DirectionsIn a large bowl, cream butter. Gradually add water, extract, butter flavoring and salt; beat in enough confectioners’ sugar on medium speed untilContinue reading “Yule Holly Butter Mints”