• Strawberry Ice Cream

    Strawberry Ice Cream

    Ingredients:2 cups fresh strawberries1 cup sugar split into 2 equal halves3 egg yolks (beaten)1 cup half and half1 cup heavy cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: De-stalk, wash and chop the strawberries into small pieces. Place in a mixing bowl and add 1/2 cup sugar. Mash well until you have a smooth mixture. Chill the mixture in the…

  • Sugar Cookies

    Sugar Cookies

    Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter or margarine softened 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 2 1/4 cup flour 1 tsp baking soda Directions In a large bowl, mix sugar and butter.  Beat in egg and vanilla until light and fluffy.  Mix in flour and baking soda.  Divide dough into halves.  Shape half into roll…

  • Orange Julius

    Orange Julius

    Ingredients 1 1/4 cups orange juice (I use Sunny Delight instead) 1 cup water 3 tablespoons egg white or egg substitute 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups ice   Directions Combine all of the ingredients except ice in a blender and blend on high speed for 15 to 30 seconds or…

  • Funnel Cake

    Funnel Cake

    Ingredients: 8 cups vegetable oil for frying 1 1/2 cups milk 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar Directions: 1.In a deep-fryer, or heavy skillet, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 2.In a large bowl, beat milk and…

  • Ham Casserole

    Ham Casserole

    Ingredients 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes 1 large carrot, sliced 2 celery ribs, chopped 3 cups water 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion 7 tablespoons butter, divided 3 tablespoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 1-1/2 cups milk 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup…

  • Basil Chicken

    Basil Chicken

    Ingredients 4 large chicken fillets –Topping– 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbs chopped parsley 1/4 lb bacon 3 oz butter 2 cloves garlic 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp dry mustard –sauce– 1/2 cup oil 1/4 cup vinegar 1 clove crushed garlic 1 cup fresh chipped basil 1/2 cup…

  • Deep Dish Pizza

    Deep Dish Pizza

    Dough 2 3/4 cups of flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1.5 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar 2 1/4 tsp yeast 1 1/4 cup water 3 tbs melted butter + 4 tbs softened butter 1 tsp + 4 tbs olive oil Combine all of the ingredients and mix with a heavy duty mixer/kitchen aid.  Use dough hooks…

  • Sweet Potato Casserole

    Sweet Potato Casserole

    Ingredients 5 sweet potatoes, sliced 1/4 cup reduced fat margarine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1.5 tablespoons orange juice 1 pinch ground cinnamon 1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows Directions 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2.Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and…

  • French Toast

    French Toast

    Ingredients 2/3 cup of milk 4 large eggs 2 tbs sugar 1 tsp vanilla pinch of cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt Directions Toast the slices of bread you wish to use and whisk together the ingredients in a bowl.  Fully coat the toast and cook it on a preheated and coated skillet.  Once browned, flip over, and serve.…

  • Swedish Meatballs

    Swedish Meatballs

    Ingredients 2 slices fresh white bread 1/4 cup milk 3 tablespoons clarified butter, divided 1/2 cup finely chopped onion A pinch plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 pound ground chuck 3/4 pound ground pork 2 large egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 cup all-purpose flour…