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Creamed Peas and Potatoes

INGREDIENTS2 large potatoes (or several small new potatoes)2 Tbsp butter2 Tbsp flour1 c cream1 c milk3 c fresh shelled peas or frozen1 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon granulespepper to taste How...

Zucchini Fritters

INGREDIENTS: 1 medium zucchini, grated1 teaspoon salt1/2 small onion, finely chopped1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon milk1 eggFresh ground pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400...

A Lemon Cake To Die For

 I was going through withdrawals until I found a Key Lime Gelato that is even better! My hips aren’t very thrilled but my taste buds are.As I continued my search through Gooseberry...

SUMMER FRUIT SALAD

Ingredients: 2 gala apples (chopped)2 kiwis (chopped)1 pomegranate5 clementines1 1/2 bananas2 tablespoons sugar Instructions: In a medium size bowl, combine all the chopped fruits and sugar.I learned the best way...

Hearty Hamburger Soup

a hearty and delicious soup with a rich and tasty broth This simple, everyday soup has all the flavors of a cheeseburger and is sure to become a family favorite....

BEST BIG, FAT, CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE

Cookies are always present in our house. I don’t have any experience that we lack cookies at home. We either buy some store-bought cookies or make homemade cookies. There are...

Homemade Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup Recipe

Makes about 16 ounces (2 cups)…Ingredients:3/4 cup cocoa powder…1 1/4 cups water1 1/2 cups sugar1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractDash salt Directions:Use a big saucepan – at least 2 quarts. This...

Do Nothing Tornado Cake!

Ingredients:Cake- 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoons baking soda 2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 20oz can crushed pineapple Topping- 1/2 cup salted butter...

CRANBERRY ORANGE CAKE

CRANBERRY ORANGE CAKEIf you’ve never tried the cranberry and orange combination before, now is the time to get started. This cake has everything to please lovers of sour / sweet....

Easy Sausage, Peppers and Onions

INGREDIENTS1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 pound sweet Italian turkey sausage2 red bell peppers, sliced2 yellow onions, sliced1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 cup chopped...

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

In the hierarchy of all the ways to cook a sweet potato, perfectly roasted chunks of sweet potato will forever sit at the top of my list. I’m not talking...

Chunky Monkey Brownies

INGREDIENTS:2 cups Gold medal UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour (bleached flour toughens baked goods)1 ½ cups brown sugar, packed½ cup white sugar2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened2 large eggs¼ tsp. salt2...

Homemade Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup Recipe

Makes about 16 ounces (2 cups)…Ingredients:3/4 cup cocoa powder…1 1/4 cups water1 1/2 cups sugar1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractDash saltDirections:Use a big saucepan – at least 2 quarts. This will...

Chewy, Fudgy Triple-Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients:5 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped8 T (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into quarters3 T cocoa powder3 large eggs1 1/4 cups sugar2 tsp vanilla extract1/2...

Homemade King Hawaiian Rolls and/or Loaf

Ingredients:6 cups all-purpose flour, plus an additional 1/2 cup flour, divided3 eggs2 cups pineapple juice, room temperature3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes yeast1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter, melted...

Mom’s Peaches and Cream Pie

Basic Pie Crust1-1/2 cup Crisco (vegetable Shortening)3 cups All-purpose Flour1 whole egg5 Tablespoons Cold Water1 Tablespoon White Vinegar1 teaspoon SaltIn a large bowl, with a pastry cutter, gradually work the...