I smile every day looking at these two new signs I bought.The first sign I nailed to a tree in my backyard. This one is on my car and I see people driving and smiling at me. and today in the country
Honey Barbecued Chicken
This chicken was fabulous, baste the glaze on the chicken 5 minutes before it is done, the honey in the glaze will burn quickly. we ate it all before I remember to take a picture :)) 2 Tbs. olive oil 2-1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. sweet paprika, preferably Hungarian 1…
For Unconditional Loyalty, Your Best Bet is a Dog
Loyalty is having a constant shadow, where I go my dogs go. They are always there to do everything with me. Dogs are loyal and loyalty should go both ways, I am so lucky to share my life with my dogs.
Almond Cookie Thins
4 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup whole almonds beat all ingredients well except almonds, fold in almonds, bake in a greased loaf pan at 350 degs for 35 – 40 min let cool on wire rack, wrap in tin foil till cold or over night, this…
Berry Buttermilk Cake
For the crumb topping: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled For the cake: 3 cups fresh blueberries, raspberries, or a mix 3 cups all-purpose flour more for the pan and for the berries 4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda…
Better BBQ Sauce Than Yours # 2
Red Wine Barbecue Sauce: Bobby Flay does it again. • 1 1/4 cups ketchup • 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder • 2 tablespoons honey • 2 tablespoons molasses • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar • 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard • 1 tablespoon paprika • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce…
Fresh Mango with Mango Mousse and Coconut Crust
Ingredients Crust 2 large egg whites 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups unsweetened coconut, medium shred Mousse 1 cup cream cheese 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon lemon zest 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cup mango pulp (about ½ large mango) Garnish 3 mango diced or berries of your choice Directions To Assemble…
Chicken Cacciatore
Recipe Bobby Flay 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 (3-pound) chicken cut into eighths Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 large yellow or red bell pepper, thinly julienned 1 jalapeno chile, finely diced ( optional ) for me. 3 cloves…
Quinoa & Spinach Salad
• 2 cups water • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed • 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, torn • 1/2 cup dried cranberries • DRESSING: • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 2 tablespoons orange juice • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar • 1 tablespoon maple syrup • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon pepper •…
Valentine Chocolate Chip Cookie
Makes One Large Cookie 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter or margerine softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips. combine flour baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter…
Potato Soup with Warm Clam Salad
from one of my favorite chef’s Michael Chiarello I changed the clams to scallops, shrimps would be fabulous too. Ingredients Serves: Serves 4 For the soup 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup diced onion (1/4-inch dice) 1/2 cup diced leek (1/4-inch dice) 1/4 cup diced celery (1/4-inch dice) 1 teaspoon minced garlic salt…
Best-Ever Guacamole
2 ripe avocados 3 tomatoes 3 green onions 1 jalapeno (deseeded) 3 tablespoon chopped parsley 1/4 cup vinegar or lemon juice 1/2 cup oil 1 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions 1. Dice tomatoes and drain in a colander for 5 minutes. Chop the jalapeno and the onions. I did this all in the food…
Apple Cranberry & Walnut Cake
3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup apple sauce 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups peeled, cored, apples cut into chunks ( I used Granny Smith) 1 cup chopped walnuts chopped…
Cocoa Brownies bumped up
Use the best cocoa you know for these fabulous brownies. Alice Medrich Yield: Makes 16 large or 25 smaller brownies 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups sugar 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-process) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cold large eggs 1/2…
Vegetable & Mushroom Barley Soup
Where I live Fall is in the air, and I had the urge to make soup today, soup sooths the soul and nourishes the body and boosting one’s resolve to face the chill of the day. Ingredients 1 can (1-pound) tomatoes, chopped, with the juice 8 cups water 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 stalk celery…
Pecan Toffee Coffee Cake
“Rich with the flavours of pecans, sweet butter and creamy toffee, this simple coffee cake is fabulous! Filling 1/2 tightly packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 2 teaspoons cinnamon 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted 3/4 cup English toffee pieces for baking,…
Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco
“An inexpensive alternative to veal. The longer it cooks the richer the sauce gets. Ingredients 8 chicken thighs 1 medium onions 1 medium carrots 1 celery 2 garlic cloves 1/2 green pepper 3/4 cup red wine 1 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes 1 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon basil 1…
CakeBoss Sponge Cake
By popular demand, it’s the official CakeBoss Sponge Cake recipe! It is a scratch recipe, and the secret to its light and fluffy texture is the beating of the eggs! This recipe is best made in a stand mixer. 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup whole milk 1/4 cup butter (lightly…
Ancho Chile-Honey Glazed Salmon
Bobby Flay strikes again with this amazing spicy sweet salmon recipe from his Mesa Grill restaurant. This was so easy and so good. next time I will do this on the BBQ. Ingredients Salmon glaze ingredients 1/3 cup honey 1 Tbs ancho chili powder 1 Tbs Dijon mustard Salt & pepper 4 salmon fillets, 8…
Challah Bread
1 tsp. sugar 1/2 cup warm water 1 pkg. yeast 1/3 cup oil 1/4 cup warm water 2 – 3 Tablespoons sugar or honey 1 tsp. salt 2 eggs 3 1/2 to 4 cups flour poppy or sesame seeds 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tsp. water Dissolve sugar in 1/2 cup warm water in…
Better BBQ Sauce than Yours
2 cups ketchup 1/2 cup molasses 1/2 cup vinegar 1/8 cup yellow mustard 1 tbsp white horse radish 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground white pepper 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp onion salt 1 tsp ground chipotle pepper 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp dried onion flakes Simmer together for…
Perfect Summer Peach Cake
A fresh cake recipe for you to take advantage of the abundance of sweet, ripe and juicy peaches that are available right now. One of the highlights of summer. Peaches are a winning attraction in this recipe From Cook’s Illustrated. WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: To achieve the right texture for our Peach Cake, we sprinkled…
Fresh Peach Cake with Almonds
I love making use of the current season’s fruits especially in cakes or desserts. This is the perfect summer cake with sweet fresh peaches and is a very light and fluffy cake. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup sour cream, at room…
Linda’s Favorite Banana Cake
My Phone rings at 8 p.m and my BFF Linda is on the phone telling me about this cake, she was very happy with the results. This Banana Cake is another great recipe adapted from Rose Levy Beranbaum’s The Cake Bible. Instead of the more common ‘creaming’ method where the butter and sugar are creamed…
Raspberry Buttermilk Bundt Cake
3/4 cup oil 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 6 eggs 1 tablespoons pure vanilla 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup buttermilk 3-4 tablespoons raspberry jam and fresh raspberries, I used 1 cup. Preheat oven to 350 F. Generously spray…
Fresh Raspberry Bars
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) cut into 1-inch chunks 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam 1 pint (2 cups) fresh raspberries 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 Tbsp. unbleached all-purpose flour 1 large egg 1 large…
PITA AND BEAN SALAD
Toast the pita ahead but mix up the salad at the last minute or you’ll end up with a soggy disappointment This salad was inspired by the Middle Eastern salad fattoush. 1 whole wheat pita breads, in bite-size pieces 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive…
Blueberry Ice Cream Pie
Almond-Brown Sugar Crust 1 1/2 cups slivered almonds 2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted • Blueberry Sauce 3 cups blueberries, rinsed, well drained, and carefully picked over for damaged berries 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. grated lemon zest…
Chipotle Maple BBQ Sauce
Makes about 4 cups This sauce has the sweetness of maple syrup and the spice of chipotle peppers. Jeff Approved. One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 3 chipotle peppers in adobo, diced 1 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup unfiltered apple juice (…
Pecan Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Most coffeecakes aren’t much more than yellow cake swirled with a sugary streusel . The flavor is bland and the texture–due to the heavy streusel–is dense and wet.This is a light coffeecake deeply flavored with pecans and spices. Here’s what you do… Make the cake with a unique method in which very soft butter and…
Chewy Cherry Almond Bars
Ingredients • 1 cup butter, softened • 2 cups packed brown sugar • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon almond extract • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 cups regular rolled oats • 1/2 cup sliced almonds • 1 cup sour cherry preserves Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F….
Raspberry Oat Squares
Raspberry oat squares are a must-have—simple oat bars smothered with fresh raspberries and preserves. Sometimes I cut these squares bigger. Then I can still say, “I was good, I only ate two.” This recipe can be made in a standing mixer or a food processor. 2½ cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon…
Chocolate Pecan Caramel Squares
Special people deserve special treats. Chocolate Pecan Caramel Squares 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup golden brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2/3 cup sugar 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup honey 6 ounces pecans, coarsely chopped 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate Preheat…
Cream Cheese, Apple Butter Oat Bars
very good and better the next day. If you cant find unsalted cashews, almonds work well with this recipe • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 cups quick-cooking oats • 2 cups chopped unsalted cashews chopped • 1 & 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided into 1 cup and 3/4 cup • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda…
Barley and Vegetable
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 cup barley • 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock • 1 onion, diced • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 carrot, diced • 1 red pepper, diced • 1 stalk celery, diced • 1 zucchini, diced • 1/2 cup parsley, minced • Salt and pepper 1. For the…
Szechuan Peanut Butter Sauce
This sauce is fabulous, it is traditionally served with boiled dumplings in restaurants, Now you can make it at home, I double this recipe and toss it with pasta. 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter 2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil 2 tablespoons light soya sauce 3 tablespoons cold water 1 teaspoon chili sauce…
Passover Linzer Torte recipe
Pareve margarine is made from water, oil and flavorings (not dairy products). 1/2 cup matzo cake meal 1/2 cup potato starch 1 cup pareve margarine or butter, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup ground unpeeled almonds 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or ( 1 teaspoon lemon rind) 2 eggs, separated 1/2 cup…
Flourless Chocolate & Vanilla Marble Cake
This dense, luscious cake has a texture a little like fudge and a little like cheesecake. A small slice goes a long way. Serves sixteen Yields one 9-1/2 inch cake ingredients For the vanilla batter: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract…
FLOURLESS LEMON-ALMOND CAKE
1 1/3 cups blanched slivered almonds 8 tablespoons sugar 4 large eggs, separated 5 teaspoons packed grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of salt Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter and flour 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Line bottom of pan with waxed paper. Finely grind almonds with 2 tablespoons sugar in…
EASY FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
Cake 8 tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted butter (room temperature) 3/4 cup sugar 7 large eggs, separated 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled Pinch salt Finishing 1/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves 1 cup whipping cream 3 tbsp. sugar One 9-inch springform pan, buttered; line bottom with a disk of parchment paper 1. Set rack at…
LEMON MERINGUE Cookies for Passover
These guilt-free treats taste a lot like lemon meringue pie! They’re easy to make and fat-free. 3 egg whites, at room temperature 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice 6 tbsp. sugar 1 1/2 tbsp. grated lemon zest Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray. In a large…
Passover Nut Cookies
no one will be able to resist these great Passover cookies! Ingredients 3/4 cup coarsely ground almonds 3 cups coarsely ground walnuts & pecans (combined) 2 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup sugar 2 tbsp honey plus the zest from one small orange 3/4 tsp cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Cover a baking…
Passover Mushroom Schnitzel
3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup scallions, minced,including some green tops 1 cup onions, minced 1 1/2 lbs mushrooms, finely chopped 1 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste 1 tablespoon parsley, minced 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/3 cup matzo meal salt and pepper, to taste Heat 1 tbs oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium…
Potato Kugel with Fried Shallots
Kugel is a baked pudding, usually made with noodles or potatoes. This version, prepared with shredded potatoes and fried shallots, is crispy at the edges and deliciously creamy in the middle. ingredients 1 cup vegetable oil 4 large shallots, thinly sliced 5 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded 1 large yellow onion, coarsely grated…
vegetable kugel
5 large eggs 3 medium onions (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds total), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces, divided 14 green onions, coarsely chopped, divided 5 8-ounce russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes, divided 2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces, divided 1 large zucchini, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces, divided 1/2 cup…
Passover Pecan Bars
This dessert is reminiscent of pecan pie–with the extra sweetness of maple syrup and flaked coconut baked right in. CRUST: 1 cup matzo cake meal 1/2 cup matzo meal 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup ground toasted pecans 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large egg white Cooking…
POTATO KUGEL
All the old recipes for potato kugel come out sort of heavy and gluey, which is not at all how good kugels taste today. These days, the kugel sold in the take-out shops and delicatessens, not to mention those made at home by modern balabustas, are still full of good onion flavor but they are…
PASSOVER Raspberry Cookies
1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 4 tbsp potato starch 2 cups matzo cake meal 2 tbsp orange juice grated orange zest 4 eggs 2/3 cup vegetable oil Passover raspberry preserves 1 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 egg white cinnamon sugar Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl. Make a well in…
Passover Fruitcake
This fruitcake recipe was adapted for the Passover holiday by substituting matza cake meal for the flour. The combination of dried fruits and nuts is reminiscent of charoset, a traditional dish served at seders. Sliced very thin, the fruitcake is sure to be a popular dessert for Passover. 2 Tbs. unsalted butter or nondairy margarine,…
ROAST CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES
Time: 50 minutes, plus overnight marination 1/4 cup kosher-for-Passover vinegar 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes 1 head garlic, cloves peeled and crushed 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano (I used 1 teaspoon dried) 1/2 cup kosher-for-Passover vegetable or olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste ( 1 teaspoon kosher…
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