Author: Pamela
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DIY: Sylvia’s Perfect Pie Crust
I have never been able to make a decent pie crust until I tried this recipe from Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman. When I saw her make this on her show, I immediately printed it and added to my collection. And, I am happy to report, when I tried the recipe it turned out wonderful.…
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Artichoke Chicken
If you like Artichoke Dip, you will LOVE this dish…… Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken breast between two layers of waxed paper and pound to flatten. Put chicken in a single layers in a 9×13 inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Overlap if necessary. Combine other ingredients and spread evenly over…
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Pear Strudel
We have a pear tree in our front yard that bear’s an abundance of fruit each and every year. I freeze and can most of the fruit so I can prepare dishes throughout the year. This dish is adapted from an apple strudel recipe that I found in Dr. Weil’s and Rosie Daley’s recipe book…
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Baked Artichoke Dip
Directions: Blend all ingredients in food processor. Pour into baking dish, bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with crackers. Note: When I don’t have time to bake this dish, I add one package of Zesty Italian Dressing mix to ingredients; blend in food processor and serve cold.
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Pear Crumble
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in large skillet; add maple syrup, cinnamon and lemon juice. Add sliced pears and stir; saute over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until pears are tender.Mix the cornstarch with the water together in a small bowl until pasty. Stir into the pears, and simmer, covered on low…
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Perfect Steak
This is another note I cut out of a magazine years ago and posted in one of my cooking journals for reference at later dates. Unfortunately I did not cut out the name of the writer. Instant-read digital meat thermometers are the best way to accurately gauge the internal temperature of a steak or roast. Remove…
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Italian Vegetable Soup
Directions: Remove roots, tough outer leaves from leeks, leave 4 inches of dark leaves. Split in 1/2 lengthwise, wash well. Slice thinly, set aside. Saute carrots in hot oil in Dutch oven until tender crisp. Add leeks, saute 5-8 minutes. Stir in zucchini and next seven ingredients. Stir well, bring to a boil, add pasta.…
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How-To: Roasted Bell Peppers
Many recipes call for roasting peppers to remove the skin and intensify the flavor of the vegetable. To roast peppers, place them whole on a large baking sheet. Bake at 500 degrees for 20 minutes or util the skin is blackened and charred. Immediately place the peppers in a paper bag, and seal the top. Refrigerate the…
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Parmesan Chicken
This is my go-to recipe when I want to invite company over, but don’t have much time to cook. It is great served with rice or mashed potato’s and our Orange Walnut salad. Directions: Mix Parmesan cheese, Italian bread crumbs, and garlic salt. Roll chicken breast in this mixture to coat both sides. Place in…
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McLarty’s Punch
If you are looking for a wonderful punch to serve at your next gathering, this is by far the best punch recipe in my collection. I call it “McLarty’s Punch” named after the beautiful lady who shared this recipe with me many years ago. Directions: Heat sugar and water to dissolve sugar Add frozen…
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Kahlua-Walnut Brownies
A great Valentine’s gift… Directions: Soak 1 cup toasted walnuts in Kahlua for 4-6 hours. Drain, discarding Kahlua. Melt butter and chocolate in a heave saucepan or double boiler over low heat. Beat eggs, sugar, and instant coffee with an electric mixer 7-8 minutes. Gradually add chocolate mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Add…
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Five Cup Fruit Salad
Directions: Combine and fold all ingredients. Chill for several hours in fridge. Source: Doree Huffmaster Note: I sometimes make this a 6 cup salad and add 1 cup chopped toasted pecans.