We have made this French Toast for Christmas brunch for twenty four years! It originally came from the East Coast. If you like your French toast firmer, then cut back on the milk. Ingredients 5 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup half-and-half cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 (1 pound) loaf French…
My Mom used to make this for me when I was a kid. I loved it then and I still love it! Especially on hot days! Ingredients 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup frozen strawberries Directions In a blender, combine milk, honey, vanilla and frozen strawberries. Blend until smooth….
This is our favorite yellow cake recipe. I usually don’t get to put any icing on before it is gone. Ingredients 1 cup shortening 2 cups white sugar 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cups milk Directions Preheat oven to 350…
This is a baked version of the popular spicy appetizer. Use more or less cayenne to taste. Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into finger-sized pieces 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup bread crumbs 2 egg whites, beaten 1 tablespoon water…
This is a ‘cheaters’ iced cappuccino! Very easy to make, and very good! Ingredients 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules 1 teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons warm water 6 fluid ounces cold milk Directions In sealable jar, combine instant coffee, sugar and warm water. Cover the jar and shake until it is foamy. Pour into a glass…
In my opinion, a proper quiche should be rich, custardy, and luxurious–not some kind of dense, baked omelet. This has only enough eggs and yolks to hold things together, but that means you need to let it cool to just warm before serving, to fully enjoy the experience. Ingredients 1 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie…
Been looking for a no-bake Japanese-style green tea cheesecake for a long time? Well, this is the recipe created just for you. Ingredients 1 (4.8 ounce) package graham crackers, crushed 2 tablespoons white sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons green tea powder (matcha) 1/2 cup warm water 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup…
This is quite possibly the one thing that I am constantly asked to make. This is a ziti with a lot of flavor. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta 1 pound mild Italian sausage 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese 1 egg 1 large yellow onion, minced 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon…
Cucumber is the perfect complement to the traditional summer lemonade. Display it in the pitcher with cucumber and/or lemon slices. Ingredients 1 cup water 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cucumber, sliced 6 lemons, juiced Directions Make a simple syrup by stirring the water and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat; heat until just…
An easy recipe that’s delicious too! Ingredients 1 (9 inch) frozen pie crusts, thawed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup…
This hearty pumpkin cupcake with a cinnamon-cream cheese frosting is good in the fall or any other time of the year. Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2…
My husband said this is the best quiche he’s ever tried! The combination of caramelized onion, bacon, and Cheddar cheese is perfect. Ingredients 4 slices bacon 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust 1/4 cup butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 egg, beaten 2 eggs 1 1/4 cups sour cream 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened…
This is a lighter version of pasta carbonara. For people who want the flavor but not the bacon, smoked salmon is the perfect substitute! Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter 1/2 onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 cups skim milk 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed…
The secrets to this meatloaf are fresh, very finely diced vegetables that give it moisture and flavor–and a light touch in mixing together the ingredients. This hearty meatloaf is the perfect meal for cool fall and winter evenings, served with mashed potatoes and simple mushroom gravy. Ingredients Meatloaf Ingredients: 1 carrot, coarsely chopped 1 rib…
Summer is for salmon on the grill! This sensational salmon marinade combines honey, lime, garlic, and cilantro. Ingredients 1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups honey juice from one lime 4 salmon steaks salt and pepper to taste Directions In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together cilantro, garlic, honey,…
Chocolate graham crackers layered between creamy vanilla custard, topped with chocolate glaze. Very rich and habit forming. Everyone I have made this for has fallen in love with it! Ingredients 2 (3 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix 3 cups milk 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 (16 ounce) package chocolate graham…