This is the best and most delicious salmon recipe, and very easy to prepare. I love maple in everything and put this together one night. My husband totally loved it; he did not like salmon that much until he had this. Ingredients 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4…
Quick and easy to prepare, and the kids love it too! Ingredients 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup prepared mustard 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sprinkle chicken breasts with…
Wonderful roasted cauliflower, my 11 year old son loves this! Add more spices and herbs to suit your taste. Ingredients 2 tablespoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large head cauliflower, separated into florets 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Directions Preheat the oven…
This French toast recipe is different because it uses flour. I have given it to some friends and they’ve all liked it better than the French toast they usually make! Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 pinch salt 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon white sugar…
This Thanksgiving stuffing is fantastic! It is very flavorful and fresh-tasting. This recipe will stuff a 10-pound turkey (which serves six) plus extra. I replaced the usual pork sausage with much healthier turkey sausage. Other dried fruits may also be used in place of cranberries. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cubed whole wheat bread 3 3/4…
These addictive little appetizers are so easy to make, and great for potlucks as well. This recipe could easily be changed up to suit your taste. Ingredients 2 (16 ounce) packages miniature smoked sausage links 1 (8 ounce) jar grape jelly 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce Directions Combine grape jelly and barbeque sauce in…
This is a hit for football Sundays. For a thicker stuffing, drain ricotta overnight. Serve with ranch and blue cheese dressing for dipping. Ingredients 1 pound ground chicken 1/4 cup butter 1 cup cayenne pepper sauce (such as Frank’s(R) RedHot(R)) 1 (16 ounce) container whipped ricotta cheese cooking spray 1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta…
It’s a brownie covered in mint cream topped with chocolate ! Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups chocolate syrup 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons creme de menthe liqueur 6 tablespoons butter 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Directions Preheat…
This has become a St. Patrick’s Day tradition in our house. The kids love it, and so do I. Ingredients 2 cups vanilla ice cream 1 1/4 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon mint extract, or more to taste 9 drops green food coloring 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup, or to taste (optional) 2 tablespoons whipped cream, or…
Nutrient-rich kale is hidden in this delicious banana smoothie. . . perfect for those of us who have a hard time getting our daily dose of veggies! Ingredients 1 banana 2 cups chopped kale 1/2 cup light unsweetened soy milk 1 tablespoon flax seeds 1 teaspoon maple syrup Directions Place the banana, kale, soy milk,…
This is one of our favorite dishes during Lent. This recipe can be made ahead and then kept warm in the oven for 20 minutes. Being Irish and German, I make potato pancakes both ways. Serve with sour cream, applesauce, and/or ranch dressing. The kids love the ranch dressing. Ingredients 1 cup prepared mashed potatoes…
One bowl, mix, bake for 20 minutes, and you have tasty muffins! Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 tablespoon caraway seeds 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 3/4 cups buttermilk 1 egg 1/4 cup butter, melted Directions Preheat…
A delicious and easy recipe. Ingredients 1/2 cup white sugar 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups raisins 1 tablespoon caraway seeds 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 1 cup sour cream Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease…
Soda bread dough is flattened into a round circle, and divided into farls meaning 4 parts. It is then cooked on a dry griddle or pan. Traditionally this was the quickest way to make soda bread for unexpected guests who drop by for a bit of craic (good fun). It’s best eaten fresh with butter…
I purposely cook a whole corned beef just to make hash. There’s nothing like the taste of fresh versus canned hash. This is also good for leftover St. Paddy’s Day corned beef. I throw the carrot in for color, claiming it’s the Leprechaun’s gold. Serve with fried eggs and brown soda bread (farls). Ingredients 2…
Even with just one layer of filling in the middle of this strata, you’ll be looking at a gorgeous casserole which should thoroughly impress your brunch guests . . . bottomless Mimosas or no. Ingredients 1 tablespoon bacon grease 1 (1 pound) loaf day-old bread, cubed 12 large eggs 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon…