Ingredients:3 cups flour2 tsp. baking powder1 cup butter (at room temperature)1 2/3 cups granulated sugar3 eggs ( at room temperature)1 tsp. vanilla1 1/2 cups of milk Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cake pan. Stir together flour and baking powder in medium sized bowl. Beat together margarine and sugar in large bowl until pale and […]
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Cucumber Sesame Salad
Ingredients: 2 cucumbers, sliced 1/2 inch thick 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce toasted sesame seeds Directions: Mix together sauce and oil. Toss with cucumbers. Sprinkle with healthy amount of sesame seeds. Chill 1/2 hour before serving.
Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon butter 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 2/3 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups mini-marshmallows 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoons vanilla Directions: Combine butter, milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir […]
Peanut Butter Fudge
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pan 1 cup peanut butter (use Peter Pan, it gets the best results in baking) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 pound powdered sugar Directions: Microwave butter and peanut butter for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave for 2 more minutes. Add vanilla and powdered sugar to peanut butter […]
Sesame Snow Peas
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups snow peas (about 6 oz) 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (I bought them pre-toasted at an Asian grocery store but you can toast them yourself) Directions: Toss snow peas, oils and soy sauce in a medium microwave safe bowl. Cover and microware […]
Orzo with Snap Peas and Squash
Ingredients: 1/2 lb orzo 1 lb sugar snap peas 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 small squash, cubed 2 tablespoons parmesan Directions: Cook orzo 5 minutes. Add peas and squash. Cook until orzo is done and vegetables are tender. Add olive oil. Drain if needed. Sprinkle with parmesan, salt and pepper. Stir and serve.
Cauliflower Parmesan
Ingredients: 20 oz cauliflower 1/2 cup grated parmesan 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs 3 tablespoons melted butter Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Butter 1 1/4 quart baking dish. Steam cauliflower. Place in dish. In a small bowl, stir together crumbs and cheese. Toss with butter. Sprinkle over cauliflower and toss. Bake 15 minutes until golden […]
Thumbprint Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg yolk (discarding the white or saving it for another use) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour 2/3 cup jam 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Grease cookie sheet. Cream butter, sugar and egg yolk . Add vanilla, flour and salt and […]
Inside Out Blue Cheese Burgers
1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin 1 tablespoon Worcestershire 1 shallot or small onion minced 1/2 pound crumbled blue cheese Extra-virgin olive oil, for pan McCormick’s Montreal Seasoning Combine first 3 ingredients and divide meat into 4 equal amounts. When forming each patty, nestle a pile of blue cheese crumbles into the center of the meat, […]
Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Spinach
Ingredients:6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 in pieces2 lbs potatoes (I like Yukon Gold, but Russets work well too)6 oz baby spinach2 tablespoons milk3 tablespoons butter1 cup grated fontina cheesesalt & pepper Directions:Cook bacon, drain on paper towel lined plates. Boil potatoes until just tender. Drain and let dry. Mash and add milk and butter. […]