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”

Brambrack or Fruit Tea Bread

350 grams dried fruit snipped into small pieces 225 grams light brown sugar 300 ml hot earl gray tea (made double strength) 275 grams flour 14 grams baking powder 3 grams salt Juice of one lemon Zest of one lemon 1 egg, beaten Put mixed fruit, sugar, & tea in a bowl. Cover and putContinue reading “Brambrack or Fruit Tea Bread”

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)”

Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake

1 box yellow cake mix (I use Duncan Hines but any will work) 1 small box vanilla instant pudding 1 cup water 1/2 cup butter softened 3 teaspoons grated orange peel 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped (do not thaw frozen cranberries) Powdered sugar for dusting Preheat oven to 325°F. GreaseContinue reading “Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake”

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”

Banana, Coconut, Pecan Muffins

1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 overripe bananas (works best if they’ve been frozen and then thawed) 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter melted and cooled a little 2/3 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 375. PrepareContinue reading “Banana, Coconut, Pecan Muffins”

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