Ingredients: 4 yams 1 teaspoon allspice ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves ½ cup candied ginger, cut into small pieces ¼ cup orange juice * Directions: In a 425 degree oven, in a dry pan, roast yams for about 1 ½ hours or until sugar is caramelized (you’ll see […]
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Working Girl Sauce
Ingredients: 28 oz canned whole tomatoes, broken up 2 tablespoons capers 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup baby spinach 4 anchovies 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons dried oregano olive oil fresh pepper Directions: In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add garlic and […]
Asian-y Seafood Soup
Ingredients: 8 oz. Enoki mushrooms 2 32 oz containers of Soy Ginger Noodle broth (I used Imagine brand) 6-8 jumbo shrimp (I used uncooked frozen, shorten cooking times if using fresh) 15 or so bay scallops (I used frozen) 2 cloves garlic, chopped about an inch fresh garlic, sliced thinly […]
Chicken with Egg Noodles
Ingredients:1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast1/2 bag egg noodles1 tablespoon hot paprika8 oz chicken stock1 medium onion, chopped8 oz sliced mushroomsbuttersaltpepper Directions:Cook and drain egg noodles. In a large pan saute onions in butter until slightly browned. Add chicken and cook thoroughly. Add mushrooms and cook until slightly browned. Add […]
Cocoa Rice Krispies Treats
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons butter 40 marshmallows (I like campfire brand but for some reason they are hard to find. I hate Jet Puffed) 6 cups cereal (cocoa rice krispies or plain) Directions: Coat 13x9x2 inch pan with cooking spray. Melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely […]
What’s on Hand Tomato Sauce
Ingredients: 28 oz can peeled whole tomatoes (cut up) 2 1/2 tablespoons oregano 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes handful fresh basil handful Italian parsley 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped salt fresh pepper Directions: In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients. Cook, covered until […]
Shrimp & Potato Boil
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, halved and separated 4 garlic cloves 3 tablespoons salt 3 tablespoons Old Bay 3 tablespoons celery seeds 3 tablespoons whole coriander 3 tablespoons Whole peppercorns 3 tablespoons pickling spice 3 tablespoons red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons “Cajun” seasoning 2 Bay leaves 2 pounds small potatoes -we […]
the Boyfriend’s Zucchini Bread Recipe
Ingredients: 3 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups grated, raw zucchini 3 teaspoons vanilla 3 cups flour or 1 1/2 cups AP flour and 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cardamom […]
Meatballs and Tomatoes
Ingredients: 1 slice good white bread 1/3 cup milk 1 lb ground beef, chuck is preferred 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 egg 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 table spoons freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese 1 whole nutmeg 1 cup fresh ripe tomatoes basil salt […]
Peppermint Stick Ice Cream
Ingredients: 1 cup cold whole milk 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 cups cold heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 3/4 cup crushed hard peppermint candies a couple drops of red food dye to make it pretty and pink Directions: In a medium sized bowl, combine milk and […]