Category: Recipes

  • Chinese New Year’s Noodles

    Chinese New Year’s Noodles

    Ingredients: 8 oz. dried rice noodles 12 dried Chinese or oyster mushrooms 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon corn starch 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon peanut oil 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1.5 cups Chinese (celery) cabbage 1.5 cups bean sprouts 1 cup sliced bamboo…

  • Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

    Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

    Ingredients: 4 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices 1 onion, sliced into rings salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 1 quart casserole dish.…

  • Quick and Easy Tangy Barbecue Sauce

    Quick and Easy Tangy Barbecue Sauce

    Ingredients: 1.5 cups ketchup 1.5 tablespoons of chopped onion flakes 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons of butter Directions: Combine the ingredients and microwave until the butter is melted.  Enjoy!  

  • Braised French Onion Chicken

    Braised French Onion Chicken

    Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 pounds onions, sliced into thin half-moons Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 garlic cloves, sliced 2 small sprigs thyme, leaves only 4-inch sprig rosemary 2 cups chicken broth, divided 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs 2 ounces Gruyère cheese,…

  • Peach Cobbler

    Peach Cobbler

    Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp almond extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 2 (21 ounce) peach pie filling* ¼ cup brown sugar ½ tsp cinnamon Glaze ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp almond extract 1 cup powdered sugar 2 Tbs milk Directions:…

  • ABC Salad

    ABC Salad

    Ingredients: 1/2 cup canola oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup dried cranberries 3 large red apples, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 cups fresh broccoli florets 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Directions: In a bowl, whisk the oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, sugar and salt. Add cranberries; let stand…

  • Asian Glazed Chicken

    Asian Glazed Chicken

    Ingredients 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce ½ Cup brown sugar 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce 1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes ¼ teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon pepper 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch (if needed) Directions Spray slow cooker with cooking spray and add the chicken…

  • Taco Salad

    Taco Salad

    Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef or turkey taco seasoning head of lettuce 2 tomatoes 1 small onion 1 cup cheddar cheese Italian dressing can of chili bag of toritlla chips Directions: Cook ground beef/turkey and season with taco seasoning for flavor.  Drain the fat and place in the refrigerator to cool.  Coat the lettuce with…

  • Cinnamon Ice Cream

    Cinnamon Ice Cream

    Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar 1.5 cups half-and-half 1 cup heavy cream 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoon cinnamon Directions: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together the sugar and half-and-half.  When the mixture begins to simmer, re move from heat, and whisk half of the mixture into the eggs.  Whisk quickly…

  • Fried Rice

    Fried Rice

    Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups instant rice 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup frozen vegetables 3 tablespoons soy sauce Directions: Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.  Add instant rice and brown slightly (about 3 minutes).  Add eggs: scramble until cooked thoroughly. Add broth, vegetables and soy sauce…