tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56014021848292925522024-03-05T12:22:23.573-05:00Forking It!Home cooked delights from my kitchen to yours!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-12171067186117430512010-10-19T20:15:00.002-04:002010-10-19T20:21:08.391-04:00Country MeatloafOK I will admit. I am not a big fan of the meatloaf but this one is fan-freakin-tabulous and definitely work the try!Glaze• 1 c ketchup• 1/4 c packed brown sugar• 2 1/2 T cider vinegar• 1/2 t hot sauceMeatloaf• 2 t vegetable oil• 1 onion, chopped fine• 2 garlic cloves, minced• 2/3 c crushed saltine crackers • 1/3 c whole milk • 1 pound 90 percent lean ground beef (I used 97%)• 1 pound ground porkUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-65768794261426822222010-10-15T19:10:00.002-04:002010-10-15T19:21:25.458-04:00Pure Vanilla ExtractHave you started gathering gift ideas for the holidays? I like to gift vanilla to my cooking friends and now is the time to start a batch. Here is my recipe below.Split seven to eight good quality vanilla beans lengthwise down the center to expose the seeds, keeping the ends of the beans intact. Place beans in 750ml of high-quality vodka, rum or brandy. Store extract in a cool, dark place such asUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-65918362353319432422010-10-04T19:37:00.003-04:002010-10-04T19:44:57.779-04:00Crockpot StewTLDC this one is for you!Ingredients2 1/2 lbs. stew meat1/4 c. flour1 1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. pepper2 c. beef brothOnion, diced1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce1 bay leaf1 tsp. paprika4 carrots, sliced3 potatoes, sliced1 stalk celery, slicedDirectionsPlace meat in crockpot, mix flour, salt and pepper and pour over meat. Stir and coat meat with flour. Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix well. Cook Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-37231536273615601382010-09-06T10:26:00.002-04:002010-09-06T10:33:05.262-04:00Grilled PeachesOH Michael brought up a good recipe for today...Here is my recipe, what is yours?Ingredients:• 4 not-too-ripe peaches, washed, halved and pitted (too ripe and they fall apart on the grill)• Balsamic vinegar, to taste, about a tablespoon• Brown sugar or honey, to taste• Light olive oil• 4 leaves fresh basil, chopped, optionalDirectionsPreheat grillDrizzle peaches with balsamic vinegar and then Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-2155780735180393662010-05-30T09:56:00.000-04:002010-05-30T09:56:00.690-04:00Sunday Substitutes - 1 Square Unsweeetended Chocolate3 Tbsp baking cocoa plus1 Tbsp shortening or margarine.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-54655172013055597832010-05-25T19:04:00.000-04:002010-05-25T19:04:00.459-04:00Icy Coffee PunchI scream, you scream, we all scream forAn adult ice cream/coffee beverage!Having couples over to cook out or just cook? This is a great end to your meal as the spring and summer nights start warming up..Ingredients:• 3 C boiling water• 4 T instant coffee granules• ½ C chocolate Syrup• ¼ C Coffee Flavored Liqueur (Optional)• 4 C Milk• ½ gallon vanilla ice cream• Garnish: chocolate syrupDirectionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-13348047421523032292010-05-23T09:54:00.001-04:002010-05-23T09:54:00.324-04:00Sunday Substitutes - 1 Square Semi Sweet Chocolate1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate plus 1 Tbsp sugar.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-7091303383783037222010-05-20T18:58:00.000-04:002010-05-20T18:58:00.712-04:00Crock Pot Morning CasseroleGot friends and family coming for the upcoming holiday? This is a great quick and easy dish for breakfast. Start it the night before, then you can sleep in and when everyone is up the next morning, Viola!Ingredients• 1 32 oz. bag frozen hash brown potatoes• 1 lb. of bacon diced, cooked and drained or 1 lb. cooked ham, cubed• 1 medium diced onion• 1 green bell pepper diced• 1 1/2 C. shredded Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-41625668038238111062010-05-18T19:16:00.000-04:002010-05-18T19:16:00.431-04:00Balsamic OnionsWith Memorial day and grilling season soon upon us I want to add some of my outdoor cooking recipes. These are great as a garnish on top of a good steak or chop. Or served as a relish.Ingredients:• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar• 1/4 cup honey• 1 teaspoon chopped thyme• Salt and black pepper, to taste• 1 1/2 pounds red onions (about 2 large), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch disksDirections:1. In a small Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-30231727877332462712010-05-16T10:53:00.001-04:002010-05-16T10:53:00.149-04:00Sunday Substitutes - Bouquet GarniEqual measures of thyme, parsley and crushed bay leaf; OR Equal measures of thyme, chervil and crushed bay leaf; OR Equal measures of basil, marjoram, and summer savory.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-66549640553939803022010-05-13T19:55:00.000-04:002010-05-13T19:55:00.468-04:00Outback Style Steak SeasoningThe key to an Outback style steak is searing the steak on both sides, in a mega hot cast iron skillet. you can adapt this some what to your outdoor grills by starting the steaks over the hot coals just till the outside gets that seal, then move the steaks or, move the coals from under the steaks and let them finish cooking over indirect heat.Ingredients:2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon paprika1/2 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-67897442761741221152010-04-30T18:56:00.000-04:002010-04-30T18:56:00.617-04:00Pink Lemonade Cupcakes w Lemonade Buttercream IcingPeople either love these or ...If you like Pink Lemonade, you'll like these! They have the same tart but sweet taste.Ingredients:• 1 c. all-purpose flour• 1/2 tsp. baking powder• 1/4 tsp. baking soda• Pinch salt• 1/2 c. granulated sugar• 1/4 c. vegetable oil• 2 egg whites• 1/3 c. thawed frozen Pink Lemonade Concentrate• 1/4 c. buttermilk• 2 or more drops red food coloringPreheat oven to 350 F. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-10875382538835428562010-04-22T18:00:00.000-04:002010-04-22T18:00:01.735-04:00Tartar SauceIngredients:7 T mayonnaise2 T chopped sweet mixed picklesMix and stir well! easy enough!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-83708791604688699982010-04-14T17:42:00.000-04:002010-04-14T17:42:00.473-04:00Chocolate BiscottiWarm weather or cool weather, who doesn'!t like a good cup of joe and some biscotti. Fresh made is even better!Ingredients:• 2 1/4 cups flour • 1/2 cup cocoa powder • 1 2/3 cups sugar • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 3 large eggs • 3 large egg yolks • 1 tablespoon almond extract • 3/4 cup hazelnuts, skin on • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chipsDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, stir Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-51229341485729734922010-04-12T17:56:00.000-04:002010-04-12T17:56:00.458-04:00Baked Stuffed ShrimpIngredients:4 slices white sandwich bread , torn into pieces1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup bottled clam juice (No clam juice? Substitute chicken stock)1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 4 scallions , chopped fine2 garlic cloves minced2 teaspoons grated zest and 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt 1 1/4 pounds colossal shrimp, peeled and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-68959216783385459272010-04-08T17:50:00.001-04:002010-04-08T17:50:00.701-04:00Hot PoppersIngredients: • 20 jalapeno peppers• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese• 1 cup diced cooked chicken• 1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing• 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauceDirections:Cut peppers in half lengthwise, leaving stems intact; discard seeds. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pipe or stuff into pepper halves.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-77192996193306830132010-04-06T18:20:00.000-04:002010-04-06T18:20:00.411-04:00Horse GoopThis is one of my grandmothers recipes from the old days. She swore it worked all her life. It is to be used on aches and pains (not to be ingested!)Ingredients:• 1 oz. wintergreen• 1 oz Spirit of Camphor• 48 Bayer Aspirin• 1 bottle AlcoholDirections:Mix all together in a large glass container. After 24 hours, separate into smaller containers for easier use. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-41722022322462088382010-04-01T18:05:00.000-04:002010-04-01T18:05:00.094-04:00Hot Cross BunsIngredients:• 3/4 cup milk• 1 package (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast• 1/2 teaspoon granulated white sugar• 3 1/2 - 4 cups all purpose flour• 1/4 cup light brown sugar• 1 teaspoon cinnamon• 1/4 teaspoon cloves• 1/4 teaspoon allspice• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg• 1/2 teaspoon salt• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature• 2 large eggs• 1/2 cup candied fruit and peel mix• 1/4 cup raisins or currantsEgg Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-44325085272839887392010-03-31T18:49:00.000-04:002010-03-31T19:12:35.406-04:00Baked Ham with Chipotle-Pineapple SauceIngredients • 1 (5-7 lbs.) smoked, sliced ham Glaze: • 1 C. brown sugar, well packed • 1 can (10 oz.) crushed pineapple, un-drained • 2-3 chipotle chilies in adobo, seeded • 1-2 tbsp. adobo sauce (from your can of chipotles) • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg • 1/4 tsp. ground ginger • 2 tbsp. cornstarch • 2 tbsp. cold water • pinch saltDirections Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place ham in a large baking Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-56088474442510820802010-03-30T17:41:00.000-04:002010-03-30T17:41:00.123-04:00Dye Easter Eggs NaturallyEver wanted to try something new and fresh? Why not dye Easter eggs this year naturally? There are lots of things you should have around your kitchen or easily purchase at a grocery store. The colors that emerge might surprise you. Coffee grounds will produce a light chocolate color,tea bags a reddish brown. A gorgeous deep orange from onion skins and deep turquoise blue from red cabbage leaves Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-49517297795568603522010-03-29T17:59:00.000-04:002010-03-29T19:28:58.064-04:00Sorry to have been out for so long. After the holidays, the hub had a accident on his new job and had to have surgery. Things at the day job have been unsteady to say the least. I have missed blogging and promise to get back on track. Thanks for bearing with me and spread the word with your friends to visit my blog! New recipes coming this this week... I love sharing with you so, stay tuned!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-586655685344657772010-02-28T09:12:00.000-05:002010-02-28T09:12:00.336-05:00Sunday Substitutes - 1 C Brown Sugar1 cup granulated sugar plus 2 Tbsp molasses or dark corn syrup.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-36645969996877769892010-02-21T09:11:00.000-05:002010-02-21T09:11:00.351-05:00Sunday Substitutes - 1/2 lb mushrooms4 oz. canned mushroom caps or 1 1/2 oz dried mushrooms.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-90574151710939191722010-02-14T09:09:00.000-05:002010-02-14T09:09:00.347-05:00Sunday Substitutes - Cake Flour1 cup minus 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601402184829292552.post-26870080692946409932010-02-11T19:28:00.002-05:002010-02-11T19:34:04.454-05:00Mexican 7 Layer DipIngredients• 9 oz. can bean dip • 1/4 C picante sauce • 1 8 oz container refrigerated guacamole • 1 8 oz carton dairy sour cream • 1 C shredded cheddar or taco cheese • 1/4 C sliced green onion (about 2) • 2 T sliced pitted ripe olives • 2/3 C chopped tomato (1 medium) Directions1. Combine bean dip and picante sauce; spread into a rectangle dish (about 9X5) making a layer about 14 inch Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0