Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Side Dish - Garlic Grits

I love grits, which is strange since I was raised in Wisconsin. My husband on the other hand hates them and he was raised in the south. He however loves these garlicky, cheesy grits. This is a great dish to serve with barbequed ribs or chicken

Monday, September 28, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Beer Cheese Soup I

Beer, Parmesan and cheddar cheeses are added to chicken stock with cauliflower, carrots, celery and mushrooms in this satisfying soup seasoned with dry mustard.

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Appetizers And Snacks - Honey Butter 2

Softened butter is creamed with honey for this favorite spread. Add cinnamon, if desired. You may just have to whip up a batch of fresh biscuits to serve with this!

Salad - Valentines Day Salad

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A pleasing melange of strawberries, bananas and crushed pineapple is stirred into strawberry gelatin, spooned into in heart-shaped molds and chilled. A dollop of whipped topping is all that is needed to complete this refreshing and romantic dessert.

Herbs And Spices - Big Soft Ginger Cookies

These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies. They stay soft, too. My oldest son's favorite.

Friday, September 25, 2015

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Seafood - Thai Steamed Mussels

Delicious and easy spicy Thai steamed mussels that can be finished in just thirty minutes.

Soups Stews And Chili - Caramelized Butternut Squash Soup

Cooking butternut squash and onion until browned gives a particular flavor to this soup full of fall flavors.

Monday, September 21, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Mums Irish Apple Pie

As a little boy I grew up helping my mother make apple and fruit pies. She was from Cork in southern Ireland so I'm guessing the recipe is Irish and possibly the same one her mother taught her. Sadly my mum is no longer with us, but her legendary apple pie lives on in my memory. I promise you will love this pie!

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Bechamel Sauce

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For a variation on a classic Sauce Bechamel, try chicken broth and half-and-half together with a roux of butter and flour flavored with grated onion. White pepper, thyme and cayenne give an earthy bite to the sauce.

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Side Dish - Cranberry Salad 2

This cranberry salad recipe is reminiscent of a Waldorf salad and contains cranberries, apples, marshmallows, nuts, and yogurt.

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Salad - Cranberry Salad Vii

This recipe is a farm family favorite that's wonderful any time of year. Strawberry or raspberry gelatin works just as well as cranberry in this shimmering salad that's both sweet and tart.

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Breakfast And Brunch - Panettone Bread Pudding With Spiced Orange Sauce

This is a delicious variation on a classic made with the light and heavenly Italian Christmas bread. Panettone is similar to brioche but studded with raisins and candied orange and lemon peel. A luscious sauce made with orange liqueur, makes this dish perfect for the holidays. Serve as a dessert or a sweet and decadent breakfast.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Seafood - Thai Spiced Barbecue Shrimp

This is the best recipe ever for barbecue shrimp, very tasty with a little kick! You will never try another marinade again for shrimp.

Monday, September 14, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Reuben Soup

Individual servings are placed under the broiler, each topped with a slice of pumpernickel bread slices of Swiss cheese to form a crust on this corned beef and sauerkraut soup with sour cream.

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Friday, September 11, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Amish Cinnamon Bread

Once you have some sweet Friendship Bread starter, you can make this fruity variation with apples or bananas, raisins and pecans.

Herbs And Spices - Cappuccino Bon Bons

My sister-in-law gave me this recipe to use for a cookie swap. They are really easy to make and delicious!

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Seafood - Salmon Patties Ii

This is my Dad's recipe that he taught me years ago. Dad is in his 70's now but still cooks just as well as he ever did. Simple but great!

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Side Dish - Barbeque Potato Salad

This potato salad has hard-boiled eggs, barbeque sauce and mayonnaise along with red onion and garlic powder for a delicious variation on an American classic.

Friday, September 4, 2015

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Side Dish - Connoisseurs Casserole

White corn, green beans and Colby cheese are the stars of this flavorful casserole topped with a crunchy mixture of almonds and buttery round crackers. The recipe uses canned vegetables, but fresh may be substituted.

Herbs And Spices - Best Ever Crab Cakes

A quick and easy crab cake that features buttery round crackers, tarragon, green onions, and red pepper flakes.