Month: May 2018

Tortilla Rollups

Tortilla Rollups

6 large flour tortillas 16 oz. (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened 4 oz. can green minced chiles 1 can sliced black olives 4 oz. can diced red pimentos 1 pkg. (dry mix) Hidden Valley Ranch dressing Mix all ingredients (except tortillas) together. Spread on tortillas 

Leah’s Banana Bread

Leah’s Banana Bread

Bowl One (Dry): 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. baking soda Bowl Two (Wet): 3-4 ripe bananas 1/2 c. milk 1 tsp Vanilla extract 2 eggs 1/4 c. melted butter 1/4 c. melted butter (separated) Topping: Light coating of butter 

Seven Layer Dip

Seven Layer Dip

Ingredients:

  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup guacomole (or just a mashed up avacado)
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 whole tomato seeded and chopped
  • 6 oz. can pitted black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Preparation Instructions:
Spread the refried beans on the bottom of an 8×8 dish or a pie plate. Layer the salsa, guacamole, then sour cream. Top with cheese, tomatoes, olives then green onions. Refrigerate a few hours until chilled.

Serve with your favorite corn tortilla chips!

Master Pizza Dough

Master Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed 1 envelope dry yeast 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup very warm water (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F) 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil Directions: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, 

Gingerbread Dude Cookies

Gingerbread Dude Cookies

Cookie Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup molasses 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla 3 1/2 cups flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon ginger Vanilla Icing Ingredients: 

Empanadas

Empanadas

DOUGH: (Make 2 seperate batches)

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup frozen shortening
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • About 1/2 cup iced water

In a large bowl, combine the flour with the lard, butter, and salt. Mix lightly with your fingertips until the dough forms grapesized pieces. You should still be able to see streaks of fat. Stir in the water. Lightly knead, handling the dough as little as possible, until the dough forms a ball. Add a little more water if needed. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then remove and let it return to room temperature, about 1 hour, before rolling. The dough can be frozen for as long as a week. Pinch off about half the dough. Roll out, on a floured surface, to a thickness of 1/8inch. Cut out 4-inch circles. Then, gather the scraps, add to the rest of the dough, and roll out another batch of circles. Repeat, with the rest of the scraps. This should be enough dough for about 24 empanadas.


FILLING:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef or pork
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
  • 6 Roma tomatoes, cored and chopped
  • 2 to 4 serrano chilies, stemmed and chopped (with seeds)
  • 1 TBSP ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime

EGG WASH:

  • 1 egg slightly beaten
  • 2 TBSP milk

In a large heavy skillet, over a medium high heat, saute the meat until the meat is browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain off the excess fat. Add the onion and saute 5 minutes. Then add the garlic, raisins, olives, tomatoes and chilies and saute 2 minutes. Add cumin, cloves, cinnamon and salt and pepper to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of most of the excess liquid (but keeping it a little moist). Cool in refridgerator.

Place 1-2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each circle of pastry. Fold over the pastry and seal the edges with a fork. Brush with egg wash. Let the empanadas rest in the refrigerator 1/2 hour or freeze immediately. (Bake the frozen empanadas without defrosting.) Baked until golden in a 425 degree oven, for about 15 minutes.

Yield: about 24 empanadas

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Corn and Cilantro

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Corn and Cilantro

1 Tbsp olive oil + 2 Tbsp 3 green onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup quinoa 2 cups vegetable broth or water 1 12-oz. can vegetarian black beans, drained 1 cup corn kernels 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 

Picadillo Stuffed Chiles

Picadillo Stuffed Chiles

8 Poblanos or 25-30 Jalapenos 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound ground pork (or turkey) 14 oz. canned tomatoes, finely diced 1/4 c. raisins, finely diced 2 Tbsp vinegar 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp cinnamon 

Aloo Chana (Chickpeas with Potatoes)

Aloo Chana (Chickpeas with Potatoes)

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic (chopped or crushed)
  • 1 medium tomato (or a 14.5 oz. can)
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp red chile powder
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 2 small green chiles, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 can of chickpeas
  • 2 large potatoes cut into cubes (can pre-cook it for speed)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Rice (jasmine rice goes well with this)

Heat oil, saute onions and garlic until soft and brown (careful not to burn). Add tomatoes, spices and salt and stir. Add chiles, chickpeas and potato and cook until potato is tender. Add lemon juice right before serving. Serve over rice.

Asian Cole Slaw

Asian Cole Slaw

Serves 8 people. 1 package (3 oz. size) chicken flavored raman noodles 1 package cole slaw mix (8.5 oz size) or 1 small cabbage, thinly sliced 1/2 cup sliced almonds – toasted (optional) 1/2 cup sunflower kernels – toasted 4 green onions – chopped Dressing: 

All-American Chocolate Truffle Brownies

All-American Chocolate Truffle Brownies

Part truffle, part cake, these are best several hours after baking. Makes 16. 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/2 c. plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 2 eggs, room temperature 1/4 tsp. salt 1 c. 

Flank Steak Teriyaki

Flank Steak Teriyaki

Marinade:

  • 1/4 c. soy sauce
  • 1 c. water
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 T. brown sugar
  • 1/8 t. ground powdered ginger

Marinate a 2 lb. flank steak for 5 hours or overnight. Grill for 2-8 minutes on each side.

Snoo’s Gingersnaps

Snoo’s Gingersnaps

Melt 1 & 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter. Stir in: 1/4 cup molasses 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Set aside to cool. Sift together in a large bowl: 2 cups white flour 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 1/2 teaspoons ginger 1/4 

Apricot Pillow Cookies

Apricot Pillow Cookies

Mix dough ingredients together and chill for 3 hours: 1- 8 oz. package cream cheese 1 c. butter 2 c. flour Filling: 1/2 c. chopped walnuts 1 t. sugar 1/2 c. apricot preserves Egg Mixture: 1 egg 1 T. water Sprinkle on top: Powdered sugar 

Rink Tum Ditty

Rink Tum Ditty

Begin by melting butter over low heat and adding flour to make a rue:

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Tablespoons flour

Add:

  • 1/2 cup milk, stirring until thickened. Keep adding milk to desired
    thickness.

Add:

  • 1 can tomato soup
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese (1/2 of an 8 oz. brick)
  • 1/8 tsp dry mustard
  • pinch of cayenne pepper

Stir over low heat until cheese has melted.

Serve on top of saltine crackers. Don’t forget the gherkins
sweet pickles!

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Mix together: 1 1/2 lb. hamburger 2/3 c. cracker crumbs 1/3 c. minced onions 1 egg 1 1/2 t salt 1/4 t ginger 1/4 c. milk Round into meatballs. Brown and cook meatballs. Keep warm. Sauce: 2 T cornstarch 1/2 c. brown sugar 1 syrup 

Pecan Pumpkin Pie

Pecan Pumpkin Pie

For pumpkin layer: 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (to make your own blend, see below) For pecan layer: 2/3 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 3 Tbsp butter, melted 

Korean Spinach Salad

Korean Spinach Salad

Mix in salad bowl:

  • 1 large bag of spinach
  • 16 oz. can bean sprouts, drained
  • 8 oz. can of water chestnuts, drained
  • 5 slices of bacon, cooked & crumbled
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, cooked & sliced

Dressing (chill for 3 hours):

  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 TBSP. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 1 c. salad oil
  • 1/4 c. vinegar
  • 1 tsp. salt
Hot Artichoke Dip

Hot Artichoke Dip

1/2 c. mayonnaise 1/2 c. sour cream 1 14 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped 1/3 c. grated parmesan cheese 1/8 t hot pepper sauce Stir all ingredients until well mixed. Spoon into a small oven-proof dish. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or 

Hash Brown Casserole

Hash Brown Casserole

Serves 8-10 people 1 (2 lb.) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed for 30 minutes 1 c. diced onion 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 (1 lb.) carton sour cream 1 stick margarine, melted 8 oz. sharp cheese, grated Salt and pepper to taste 

Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

Prepare a 9-inch pie shell

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 3/4 c. ( 1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1 c. chocolate chips
  • 1 c. chopped walnuts

Beat eggs until foamy. Beat in flour, sugar, and brown sugar.

Beat in butter. Then stir in chocolate chips & nuts. Pour into pie shell. Bake 55-60 minutes.

Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp

4c. apples 2/3 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. oats cinnamon nutmeg 1/2 c. butter Mix dry ingredients. Sprinkle over apples in a buttered baking dish. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Serves 6

Apple Cake

Apple Cake

2 c. flour 2 c. sugar 2 t baking soda 1 t cinnamon 1/2 t nutmeg 1/2 t salt 1/2 c butter, softened 2 eggs 4 cups apples, diced 1/2 c walnuts 1/4 c raisins (rehydrated in 2 TBSP water) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

Maurice Salad

Maurice Salad

To make the salad dressing, mix the following in a bowl:

  • 1/2 c. mayonnaise
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 4 TBSP. sweet pickle juice
  • pinch of sugar

Slice the salad ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb. ham (sliced into thin strips)
  • 1/2 lb. chicken breast (sliced into thin strips)
  • 1/2 lb. swiss cheese (sliced into thin strips)
  • 3 sweet pickles (sliced into thin strips)
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce (sliced thin)

Toss together with salad dressing just before serving.

Dijon Mustard Marinade

Dijon Mustard Marinade

1/3 c. dijon mustard 2 TBSP. cider vinegar 1/4 c. vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp thyme 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Myra and Ava’s Potato Salad

Myra and Ava’s Potato Salad

This is as close to Mom’s recipe as I can figure out. Serves 12-16 people. Salad: 5 lbs. gold potatoes 2 c. celery, chopped 1 c. onions, chopped 1 c. green pepper, chopped 4 radishes, thinly sliced into medallions 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped Dressing: 1/2 

Apple Bread

Apple Bread

Ingredients:

  • cooking spray
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 3 cups apples – peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Prepare 2 loaf pans (8 1/2×4 1/2-inch loaf pans) with cooking spray.
  2. Mix flour, baking soda, salt, walnuts, and apples in a large bowl. Whisk oil, sugar, eggs, and cinnamon together in a small bowl; add to flour mixture and mix until just moistened. Evenly divide mixture between prepared loaf pans.
  3. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 75 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Muffins

(Published in “Hollyhocks & Radishes: Mrs. Chard’s Almanac Cookbook” by Bonnie Stewart Mickelson) Makes 12 muffins 1 3/4 cups sifted flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg Milk, to measure 1 cup 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar* 1 cup 

Shish Kabob Marinade

Shish Kabob Marinade

2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard 2 Tablespoon minced garlic 2 Tablespoons fresh thyme 1/3 cup vinegar 1/4 cup lemon juice 2/3 cup olive oil 1 onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Cole Slaw

Cole Slaw

  • 1/4 c. shredded carrots
  • 8 c. shredded cabbage
  • 2 Tbsp. minced onion

Dressing:

  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. ground pepper
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 c. mayo

 

Dill Bread

Dill Bread

Makes 1 large loaf (original recipe posted at http://www.food.com/recipe/dill-bread-635)   INGREDIENTS: 2 1⁄2 cups flour 1 envelope yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 cup water, lukewarm 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup cottage cheese 3-4 tablespoons fresh dill, finely minced 1 egg 1⁄4