American Potato salad (for 12)

4 pounds marble potatoes (or Yukon gold and red bliss mixed if you can’t find marble potatoes) 3 hard boiled eggs chopped 6 scallions white and green slices thin 2 celery ribs chopped fine 4 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp celery salt 1.5 tsp onion powder 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley 3/4 cup mayoContinue reading “American Potato salad (for 12)”

Chicken in Rustic Tomato sauce

With all the home cooking I’ve been doing I find myself in a rut of the same old things, and I’m tired of expending effort to make new and exciting things. I wanted like a chicken cacciatore, but I didn’t want to work at it. This was very low effort, and the long time inContinue reading “Chicken in Rustic Tomato sauce”

Lacey style chocolate chip cookies

1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 2 sticks softened butter (1 cup) 3/4 cup white sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 2 tsp vanilla extracr 2 eggs 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375. Line baking sheet with parchment. Stir flour, baking soda and saltContinue reading “Lacey style chocolate chip cookies”

Southwest succotash bowl-no grain updated 8/31/21

1 15.5 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn 1 7oz can green chilis. (La Preferida is my Brand because the mild are actually fairly hot) 1 red or orange bell pepper diced 1 jalapeño (or 2) diced with seeds and veins removed for milder heat. 1 tbsp chili powder 1Continue reading “Southwest succotash bowl-no grain updated 8/31/21”

Flaky flix cookie copy

1 package plain wafer cookies either vanilla or chocolate filled (do not get chocolate coated wafer cookies) 1 cup semi sweet-chocolate chips (milk chocolate can be used if you prefer) 3/4 cup crushed cornflakes 3 tbsp melted butter 1 tbsp sugar (optional) 1/4 tsp salt Mix crushed cornflakes with melted butter and salt. Sprinkle inContinue reading “Flaky flix cookie copy”

Spinach (or greens) au Gratin

Two packages of chopped frozen spinach or greens (16 oz) thawed and squeezed of excess water 1 small onion finely diced 1 garlic clove minced 2 tbsp flour 1 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup parmesan 1/2 cup French fried onions or breadcrumbs olive oil, salt and pepper, Tabasco Preheat oven to 375. In large skilletContinue reading “Spinach (or greens) au Gratin”

Southwest chicken casserole

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs or combination of both * 12 ounces of salsa green or red or both* 1 tbsp olive oil 1 diced yellow onion 1 diced bell pepper 1 large can of red enchilada sauce (Las Palmas has both mild or hot. I use mild. Choose according to yourContinue reading “Southwest chicken casserole”

Empanada dough (no filling recipe)

4 cups bread flour 3/4 cup lard 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 cup cold water 1 egg well beaten Place the bread flour, lard, and butter in a medium mixing bowl. Rub the lard and butter into the flour until evenly blended. Easiest to do this by pinchingContinue reading “Empanada dough (no filling recipe)”

Pasta Frola (shortcake with jam)

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup of butter, frozen 2 eggs, well beaten 1 tbsp water 1 tsp vanilla Jam. Any flavor. Preheat oven to 350. Put in the bowl, flour, sugar, baking powder; and salt. Whisk to combine. Grate frozen butter intoContinue reading “Pasta Frola (shortcake with jam)”

Spaghetti and Meatballs with simple garlic bread

Meatballs: 4 slices dry bread 3 tbsp milk 1 lb ground beef 2 eggs 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano (grate using a blender for best results) 2tbsp chopped parsley 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp crushed oregano 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper Tear bread into pieces. Soak in milk and then stir until aContinue reading “Spaghetti and Meatballs with simple garlic bread”

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