Chocolate and almonds top off a rich buttery toffee. A simple recipe that you could easily remember and whip up any time. I always get compliments and requests for more. Use any type of nut that you like in place of the almonds. Ingredients 2 cups butter 2 cups white sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2…
Chicken breasts dipped in an apricot/mustard sauce, then rolled in chopped cashew nuts for a wonderfully tangy, crunchy and easy baked chicken dish. This recipe will satisfy anyone! Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves 1/4 cup prepared Dijon-style mustard 1 teaspoon curry powder 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup coarsely chopped cashews…
A dense chocolate cake made in a Bundt pan. Dust with confectioners’ sugar for a nice presentation. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 3 cups white sugar 5 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa…
This delicious chicken dish is exquisite and easy to prepare. The light and luscious lemon sauce really pops without being too acidic; it is simply divine. Serve it with herb-roasted potatoes or lemon-rice pilaf. Ingredients 3 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1/2-inch medallions salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup all-purpose…
This French toast is perfect for Mother’s Day! It is a nice twist to the traditional breakfast dish, and makes a nice addition to any brunch. I hope that you enjoy this recipe. Serve with fresh fruit, fruit preserves, or warm maple syrup. Ingredients 1 cup slivered almonds 3 eggs 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons…
This cake is sweet and almondy with rhubarb delectability. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup milk 1 1/2 cups rhubarb, chopped 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1/3 cup white sugar 1…
Quick and easy recipe that looks like it took a lot more effort. Very pretty colouring and excellent balance of tartness and sweetness. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream. Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup cranberry juice 1/4 cup water 3 cups coarsely chopped rhubarb 2 1/2 cups dry biscuit mix 2…
Mouth watering, bowl scraping good! This recipe also makes a great dinner entree! Ingredients 1 pound sage flavored breakfast sausage 3 cups shredded potatoes, drained and pressed 1/4 cup butter, melted 12 ounces mild Cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 cup onion, shredded 1 (16 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese 6 jumbo eggs Directions Preheat oven…
Using this simple ‘crepe cake’ technique, you can turn any of your favorite cake fillings into visually stunning, multi-layered masterpieces. By the way, I say this is simple, not fast, as it does take some time to make and stack all those crepes, but once you get rolling, it goes pretty quickly. Use the ingredient…
These easy and tasty muffins are a glorious way to start any day. They combine the great taste and chewy texture of carrots with the wonderful flavors of apple, raisins, coconut, walnuts, and cinnamon. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt…
A spatchcock chicken sits atop a simple broth with carrots, onion, and lemon, creating a delicious gravy while roasting. Ingredients 1 (5 pound) whole chicken salt to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, thickly sliced 1 cup light beer 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, or more as needed 6 carrots, cut into long…
Light and fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth goodness! Ingredients 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 pinch salt 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 1/2 teaspoons dried savory 1 teaspoon kelp powder 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 tablespoon dried basil 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup buttermilk Directions Preheat…
Change things up by adding some heat to your honey-glazed ham. Just a few minutes of your time and you can walk away while your Instant Pot(R) or multi-functional pressure cooker does the rest. Ingredients 1/4 cup water 3 pounds boneless, spiral cut whole ham 1/2 cup honey 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce Directions Add water…
Mexican flavor inspired meatloaf. Chicken makes this lower in fat than regular meatloaf, and adding pork keeps the meatloaf from tasting dry. Ingredients 1 1/4 cups herb-seasoned croutons 1 (12 ounce) jar salsa 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1 cup finely chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground…
Fast and easy, but very rich and delicious. Pretty in a clear glass trifle dish or individual parfait glasses. Ingredients 1 quart ripe strawberries, sliced 1/3 cup white sugar, or to taste 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip(R)), thawed 1 (10 inch) prepared angel…
I have been making this egg casserole for 13 years, primarily for Christmas brunch gatherings. It includes eggs, bread, cheese and sausage. It also works great with bacon. Ingredients 12 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 pounds ground breakfast sausage 16 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 7 slices white bread, torn into pieces Directions Preheat oven to…