Category Archives: Recipes

Serious Guacamole…

I don’t understand… How can you call a guacamole recipe “classic” if it doesn’t include cilantro? Interesting article on jazzing up guac with various things at Serious Eats. But I wouldn’t consider it guacamole in the first place without cilantro… … finish reading Serious Guacamole…

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Strawberry Trifle

Swiped from Hot ‘n Sweet Bowl: Ingredients : Fresh Strawberry sliced – ½ cup Pound cake – 1 loaf (I used store bought pound cake) Fresh whipped cream – 1 cup (recipe follows) Strawberry sauce – ½ cup (recipe follows) … finish reading Strawberry Trifle

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Frozen Hashbrown Casserole

2 lb. frozen hashbrowns, defrosted 1/2 c. butter, melted 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/2 c. onion 1 can cream of chicken soup 8 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 2 c. crushed corn flakes 1/4 c. melted butter Mix … finish reading Frozen Hashbrown Casserole

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Shells with Grilled Chicken & Mozarella

Another recipe I’m putting here so I can find it again: Serves 4 Prep: 15 minutes Total: 30 minutes Ingredients: Coarse salt and ground pepper Vegetable oil, for grates 1 1/2 pounds chicken cutlets 8 ounces medium pasta shells 1 … finish reading Shells with Grilled Chicken & Mozarella

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Hollywood Squares…

A local classic in these parts. Amount  Measure       Ingredient — Preparation Method ——–  ————  ——————————–     2      cups          peanut butter     2 1/2  cups          powdered sugar       1/2  cup           brown sugar     1      teaspoon      vanilla       1/2  cup           graham cracker … finish reading Hollywood Squares…

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Oven Roasted Red Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic…

1 1/2 pounds small new red potatoes (about 15), scrubbed and dried 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 to 6 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pare a … finish reading Oven Roasted Red Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic…

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Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche

K made this for Easter brunch, it was wonderful! From the Kraft Kitchens Calendar (April): Prep: 10 min. Total: 55 min. 1 C. sliced mushrooms 1 C. each chopped onion and broccoli 5 eggs 1/3 C. Miracle Whip Dressing 1/3 … finish reading Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche

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Chicken Pot Pie

swiped from The Fashionable Housewife (and once again placed here so I can find it): Makes: 2 pies Start to Finish: 60-90 minutes Rating: unknown Preheat Oven: 375° ——————————————————————————– INGREDIENTS 2 frozen pie shells 1-10 3/4 oz cream of mushroom … finish reading Chicken Pot Pie

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Chili Recipe

I swiped this from Jen and like her, put it someplace where I can find it again easily. Plus, DH has been looking for a good chili recipe so maybe we’ll give this one a whirl. 1-1/2 – 2 lbs … finish reading Chili Recipe

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Ye olde family Turkey and Stuffing

guaranteed tender and moist everytime (but only if you follow the recipe to the letter). Boil giblets (neck, liver, heart, gizzard) in water to cover for 1-1/2 hours. Save the water. Grind (or chop finely and mash) and saute in … finish reading Ye olde family Turkey and Stuffing

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