Easy recipe! Chicken comes out moist and sweet. Slice breast to serve as main course or shred and use in tacos. Very versatile. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings 1 (5 pound) whole chicken 1 (20 ounce) jar salsa Directions Spread onion rings into the bottom of a slow cooker crock….
Makes great, spicy, juicy chicken with little work. Get a chicken with a pop-up timer if you can. Ingredients 4 teaspoons salt, or to taste 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon ground thyme 1 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1…
This delectable rice casserole serves nicely with bacon, sausage, ham, sweet rolls, biscuits, toast and jelly. Ingredients 12 eggs 4 tablespoons butter 1 onion, diced 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice 2 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup half-and-half cream salt and pepper to taste 1 (4 ounce) can…
I make this for my kids quite often. It is very simple. Preparing the batter in the food processor makes it that much easier. Serve with syrup and butter. Also good with applesauce! Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup quick cooking oats 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda…
One thing I learned in my years living in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, NY was how to cook a good Italian meal. Here is a recipe I created after having this dish in a restaurant. Enjoy! Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil, divided 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 (28 ounce)…
This is a very refreshing drink! Ingredients 1 3/4 cups white sugar 8 cups water 1 1/2 cups lemon juice Directions In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled. Remove seeds from lemon…
This is potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish. It’s really good to serve with chili. Ingredients 5 potatoes 3 eggs 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon celery salt 1 tablespoon prepared mustard ground black pepper to taste 1/4…
When I was in Vicenza, Italy at an open market downtown, I smelled this scrumptious smell of roast chicken at this stand. So I bought one of their chickens and looked what they stuffed in the cavity to make it taste so good! I also do my turkeys like this too! Ingredients 1 (3 pound)…
Ingredients 1 large eggplant, diced into small cubes 1 white onion, diced 2 tomatoes, diced 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 1/2 cups dry bread stuffing mix or croutons 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to…
These salty caramel chocolate bars are chewy and have layer upon layer of caramel and chocolate goodness on top of a soft oatmeal cookie crust. Ingredients Crust 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats Filling 1 (one) 14 oz…
I was trying to think of a way to use my overabundance of Bing cherries last summer. I have an obsession with muffins, so I started brainstorming, and thus was born these wonderful, chocolaty muffins. Ingredients 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups white sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder…
This dish is perfect to take on a picnic or to a potluck! All I can say about this dish is yum, yum. It is one of my all-time favorites! Fritter Ingredients: 1 large zucchini (or 2 small ones) 1 clove garlic peeled and minced 1/4 cup fresh basil we grow our own, but you can find it at any grocery store 1/4 cup fresh oregano ditto…
Americans would call these cinnamon rolls–but this version is the original Danish version and it’s absolutely wonderful. They are traditionally served with coffee or tea at Christmas time, and they are to die for! Ingredients Dough: 1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 3 (0.6 ounce) cakes cake yeast 6 1/2 tablespoons butter,…
A simple spice blend gives tons of flavor to the crispy skin and moist, juicy thigh meat. This is in the oven in just minutes for a delicious (and budget-friendly!) main dish. Ingredients cooking spray 8 bone-in chicken thighs with skin 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon onion salt 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon…
Just what the grand-kids ordered. Tater tots, Mexican food, and cheese! This is one of those meals that you can throw together with ingredients you would normally have on hand. Great for pot luck or a quick meal for unexpected company. Some kids don’t like onion or garlic; these can be omitted. Ingredients 1 pound…
The absolute best muffins! Don’t be fooled by all the healthful ingredients – these sinful muffins are good for curing chocolate cravings! Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup ground flax seed 1/2 cup wheat germ 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2…