Recipes

Creamy Tomato Chicken Soup with Pasta

2008-11-15T12:28:00.003-07:00

2 tbsp butter1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped onionsBrown the onion in the butter in a dutch oven. Add in 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp basil and 1 tbsp herbs de Provence.Add 2 lb boneless chicken, brown lightly.Dice 3 large tomatoes, stir into the pot, cover and let simmer until the chicken is falling apart, about an hour. Add 1 small can tomato sauce, one can water and 1 1/2 - 2 cups pasta shells (or pasta of your

Apple Puffs

2008-05-10T22:53:00.002-06:00

1 1/2 cups flour1/2 cup brown sugar1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt3 tbsp butter1/16 tsp each: nutmeg, cardamom, cloves, mace1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 - 3/4 cup sour (or butter)milk1 green apple (granny smith) cored, peeled and gratedMix together dry ingredients, work in butter until flaky then stir in the apple. Add first measure of milk, stirring it in thoroughly. If too dry add a little more milk

Today's blandness

2007-09-02T18:25:00.001-06:00

Sticky rice with sauteed mushrooms, onion and tiny sweet peppers, a bit of fresh basil and 1 large sea scallop.Yum factor about a 72, needed more black pepper, but I'm restricted right now on how much I'm allowed.

Your Choice Kabobs!

2007-07-13T21:55:00.000-06:00

These kabobs are a big hit with my co-workers, the secret as always, is in the sauce.For 3 pounds of meat: (beef, lamb, chicken, goat, it's your choice)1/2 cup good quality olive oil1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce1/2 cup Sierra Nevada IPA beer (optional)1 tsp hot curry powder1 tbsp garam masala spice mix (the single most important of the spices in this marinade)1 tsp celery flakes1/2 tsp coarsely

Abuela Rosa's Salsa Verde

2006-07-01T15:06:00.000-06:00

When I lived in west Denver there was a family who ran the chili tent on the corner near my house. I love roasted chiles and could hardly wait for late September each year just to ride around and smell them roasting.One year I grew some tomatillos. I had no idea how prolific those little plants can be and had an over-abundance of them three years running. Working out a trade (a bushel of tommies

Marsha's Oatmeal Raisin Banana Nut Cookies

2006-06-07T10:08:00.000-06:00

Okay, you've all asked for the recipe, and this is easier than writing it out:[nuts and raisins optional]Oatmeal Raisin Banana Nut Cookies1 tsp salt3 cups sugar - 1/2 white, 1/2 dark brown2 tbsp baking powder2 tbsp cinnamon2 cups smashed bananas - I freeze mine if I don't have any soft enough, freezing overnight does the same thing as leaving them to sit for 3 days.1/2 cup applesauce1 cup

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Goulash

2006-05-01T13:34:00.000-06:00

Comfort foods are an individual thing, I like goulash, but it's not in my top 10 comfort foods list.Goulash:1 lb very lean ground beef1 can [28 oz] petite diced tomatoes3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped/diced onions - sauteed to light brown1 tsp coarse black pepper1 tsp basil [dried]Brown ground beef, adding onions, pepper and basil when it's almost done.When beef is fully

so, the dessert sushi

2006-04-30T00:53:00.000-06:00

I'm thinking maybe jicama and...mango with cloves [maybe nutmeg]and the sushi mix will have condensed sweet milkinstead of the vinegar mixturestill pondering the wrapPerhaps no wrap, p'raps it will be all rice and...sweet and spice

Sushi

2006-04-29T12:30:00.000-06:00

is one of the most delightful things I've ever made.I'm already working on a concept for a dessert sushi...More on that later :c)

Roasty, Toasty Salsa

2006-04-29T06:21:00.000-06:00

I love tomatoes.But I hate the skin.I love peppers.Hate the skin.Thank goodness onions are easy to peel.I roast them anyway because I prefer the flavor of a cooked onion.So.Roasty Toasty Salsa2 medium tomatoes2 good-sized Anaheim peppers1 large poblano pepper4 or 5 small red or yellow sweet peppers1/4 cup diced onionWash the tomatoes and peppers, cut the tomatoes in half. Put the diced onion in

So

2006-04-28T22:54:00.000-06:00

I'll be posting here for a while, no updates for 7 months tells me that it's time...for newideas

Apple Spice Scones

2005-09-01T00:24:00.000-06:00

I needed something sweet, but not too sweet.2 1/2 cups flour3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon allspice, cloves or mace1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter, melted1 each egg, beaten slightly3/4 cup milk1 cup apple, diced small1. Preheat oven to 450.2. Mix dry ingredients together in a medium size bowl.3. Mix melted butter into dry ingredients and add diced

MMMM-mmmm good

2005-08-24T17:04:00.000-06:00

Chicken Chili1 large pasilla* chili, roasted, peeled and diced1/2 cup onion, diced2 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground1/4 teaspoon salt15 ounces diced tomato, canned8 ounces tomato sauce, canned1/2 teaspoon basil leaf, dried1/2 teaspoon cumin powder1 pound chicken thigh, boneless1/4 teaspoon parsley, dried1/4 teaspoon thyme1/4 teaspoon rosemary, crushed4 cups water1. saute

Fast Focaccia

2005-07-08T18:03:00.000-06:00

1 1/2 cups flour1 package fast-rising yeast1/4 tsp salt2 tbsp olive oil1 cup very hot waterMix dry ingredients together, make a well in the center. Pour in the olive oil and water, mix together to form a soft dough.Turn out on a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes, or until smooth.Divide into 2 parts, form into balls and cover. Let rise for 15 minutes, punch down and form into flat oblong

Ratatouille Marcia

2005-07-08T16:07:00.000-06:00

I love ratatouille and I love Mexican food as well.This recipe is a blend of those loves.1/2 cup chopped onion1 clove garlic, minced1 poblano pepper, cut into rings [any pepper you prefer can be substituted]2 canned jalapenos, chopped1/4 cup olive oilBrown onion in olive oil adding pepper in when the onion gets translucent. Add garlic when the onion and peppers are close to done.After they have

A little snack

2005-05-02T17:01:00.000-06:00

I wanted a little snack today, and options are few.So I threw together a spicy version of Chex Mix. Of course, I only had one kind of Chex, some Cheerios, hot sauce, chipotle jelly and seasoned salt.It's quite yummy, believe it or not!As near as I can remember:2 tbsp hot sauce [your choice, I used the Louisiana brand]3 tbsp chipotle jelly [any kind you have on hand will do really, preferrably a

Cheesey bread

2005-03-02T12:55:00.000-07:00

Most pizza places offer this take on breadsticks.1 recipe pizza dough2 tablespoons garlic butter or olive oil1 cup shredded cheese - mixing cheddar and mozzarella is goodMake the dough, allow to rise the first time then roll out to fit a 16" oiled pizza pan. Precut in half then crosswise 8 to 12 cuts, depending on how thick/wide you want your cheesey bread.Bake for 5 minutes in a 400 degree oven,

Chipotle dip

2005-02-12T21:24:00.000-07:00

is most awesome2 chipotle chilis1/2 cup sour cream2 oz cream cheesecombine in blender or food processorServe with chips of your choice.

Tequila-soaked pepper rings with candied lime rind

2005-02-08T09:47:00.000-07:00

I got this idea in a dream - it was so good, I could taste it! 2 or 3 mild to medium large red peppers, sliced into thin rings (anaheims are good) 1 - 2 cups tequila Blanch the pepper rings in boiling water until they soften slightly - a minute or two should be more than enough. (You can save the water for making flavored rice at a later time.) Drop the pepper rings into a large (1 quart) mason

Apple Pizza

2005-02-03T06:53:00.000-07:00

Seriously, this is good stuff. Crust for 1 crust pie 1 large granny smith apple, peeled cored and diced 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon Lay the crust out on a pizza pan. Put the dices apple, sugar and cinnamon into a food processor and process until it looks like applesauce. Spread over the pie crust. Over the top put the following mixture: 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar [brown is

Date filled Oatmeal Cookies

2005-01-08T12:02:00.000-07:00

This is an old family recipe, much loved by all and oft requested by anyone who has tasted them. 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup shortening, melted 1 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup hot water 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 2 cups regular oatmeal Mix in bowl in order given, Drop by teaspoon onto lightly greased cookie sheet and press down with a wet glass. Bake at 350 degrees until

On substitutions

2004-12-28T10:27:00.000-07:00

Bananas I had, aplenty. Sugar was there, for sure, No eggs, no vanilla No baking powder. Yet muffins I would make! For eggs, use mayo; Vanilla flavored creamer; Baking mix is self-rising! 2 cups mashed bananas (about 3 - 4 if they're small) 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup mayonnaise (trust me) 1/2 cup vanilla flavored coffee creamer 2 cups baking mix If your bananas aren't ripe enough, put them in the

Chipotle Lime cookies

2004-12-02T15:14:00.000-07:00

Experiments in cooking: Use extreme caution! (these are GOOD!) Cookie 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice - fresh squeezed 1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced chipotle 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Lime Chipotle Icing 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 1/4 tablespoons Key lime juice 1/2 teaspoon

Almond Biscotti

2004-11-29T08:58:00.000-07:00

Always requested by the licorice lovers in the family. Personally I prefer chocolate with hazelnuts, but that's just me. 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup slivered almonds 2 large eggs, room temperature 4 tablespoons butter, melted 2 teaspoons pure anise flavoring (or vanilla) 1. Adjust a rack to the center position and heat the oven to

NaNoWriMo hiatus

2004-10-30T10:32:00.000-06:00

Recipes will be back up in December.

Surprise Pie

2004-10-21T19:21:00.000-06:00

This is one I got from Little House on the Prairie. The mother wants to make a pie, but has no apples, so she uses a squash or pumpkin instead. The results are much better than you would expect, for those of you who have only ever used the canned pumpkin. 1 recipe pie crust 6 cups raw pumpkin (or a winter squash such as blue hubbard) peeled and sliced like you would apples 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup

Fall is in the air...

2004-10-19T17:13:00.000-06:00

Time for winter food! A simple family favorite is Sheperd's Pie. Making it with leftover mashed potatoes makes it quick! I love this stuff way too much, so I only make it a couple times a year. Ingredients: Potatoes, meat (lamb or ground beef are best) gravy and canned corn. 6 to 8 large potatoes, washed and cut into 2 inch cubes - you can peel them if you like I'm lazy and prefer to leave

Key Lime Cookies

2004-10-15T12:37:00.000-06:00

This is my next recipe to try out and modify to my own taste: Iced Key Lime Cookies Butter Cookie 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons Key lime juice 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Key Lime Icing 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons Key lime juice Butter Cookies: Cream together the butter

Salmon Pea Wiggle

2004-10-13T20:39:00.000-06:00

Everyone has a comfort food they go back to. In my family it's this dish. Simple and fast, it takes about 15 minutes to make. It's the one thing my younger son, Aaron wants when he comes to visit. Salmon Pea Wiggle: 15 ounces salmon, canned 15 ounces canned peas, baby 4 cups milk 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1. Clean skin and bones from

Coming soon!

2004-10-13T09:03:00.000-06:00

New (to you) recipes.

Crunchatized cookies

2004-10-04T12:28:00.000-06:00

Butter cookies with cinnamon are rolled in cinnamon-sugar mixture before baking. INGREDIENTS: * 2/3 cup butter * 1 cup sugar * 1 egg * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour * 1 teaspoon baking powder * 1 teaspoon cinnamon * 1/2 cup crushed Cap'n Crunch cereal - original flavor * 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon * 2 tablespoons granulated

2004-09-29T17:29:00.000-06:00

I wish I had a smell-o-blog!

Baked Apples

2004-09-21T14:51:00.000-06:00

It's like a pie, without having to slice it! 6 large apples, raw, (Macintosh or Granny Smith, the Delicious variety will not do for this) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 recipe pie crust 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons butter 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Wash and core apples, slicing a bit off the bottom so they will stand straight without

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

2004-09-20T12:26:00.000-06:00

This is a family favorite any time of the year: 1 pound brown sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 15 ounces pumpkin, canned 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cloves 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla Filling: 2 each egg whites 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 tablespoons flour 1 pound confectioner's sugar 1 cup shortening

Ribs!

2004-09-18T15:29:00.000-06:00

No, not Adam's. We had a couple of racks of ribs that had to be cooked during the fun-times last week. Unfortunately, someone forgot to pick up the new tank for the grill, so we didn't 'actually' do that part. Ribs and sauce were so good, I hated packing up the rest for family members we were hurrying out the door... 2 large racks of pork ribs 1 very large roasting pan 1/4 cup olive oil 2

chipotle and cream cheese

2004-09-13T12:32:00.000-06:00

in avacado halves. This is so yummy, thank you (you know who you are), for the inspiration! 1 small can chipotles in adobo sauce (cans of chipotles come in small and smaller, use the smaller size ) 1 8 oz package of cream cheese 2 large avocados 1 tablespoon lemon (or lime) juice Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit, sprinkle with the lemon (or lime) juice, set aside. Put chipotles,

Cheesecake

2004-09-12T18:41:00.000-06:00

Why are people so amazed when you make one and put it in the oven? 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 3 packages cream cheese 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 large eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1. Preheat oven to 350° 2. Mix crumbs, sugar, and butter. Press onto bottom of

Variations

2004-09-12T18:16:00.000-06:00

Rumcake: Substitute chocolate cake and pudding mixes, kalhua for the rum.

Sometimes

2004-09-10T22:51:00.000-06:00

You just have to say no. For those of you who don't know, I started this blog from another one, where I had starting posting recipes to show people how easy it is to take a just a little time and actually cook. This all started from my disgust at the convenience foods available in the grocery stores, not to mention fast food restaurants. Don't get me wrong, I like a Big Mac and fries a couple

Ginger water

2004-09-09T10:29:00.000-06:00

This is a drink my grandmother made in the summertime for quick rehydration. Kind of an early version of the -ades that do that these days. Ginger Water: 1 large egg, beaten 3/4 cup sugar 1 to 2 tbsps ground ginger (to taste, I use 2) 1/2 tsp salt 2 to 3 tbsps cider vinegar (must be cider, not white!) (again, to taste, you don't want it too vinegary, but if you mis-measure the sugar you may

It's just so hot today

2004-09-08T17:23:00.000-06:00

nothing really sounds good. well, maybe ice cream, or a sorbet oooo an italian lemon ice! ::rummages through her recipe folders:: Found it! 1 cup boiling water 1 small package unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup chilled lemon lime-flavored seltzer 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Stir boiling water and sugar into gelatin in

Real popcorn

2004-09-07T15:23:00.000-06:00

Popped kernels of buttery delight. Popcorn has been a snack for thousands of years. Granted the addition of butter came much later but that's not the point today. Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking technology, but I just do not care for microwaved popcorn. It has a filmy taste to it that brings to mind the Valdez for some reason. I can remember Saturday nights, huge bowls of popcorn that took

After I wake up

2004-09-07T07:45:00.000-06:00

And make dozens of cookies... "How to make popcorn" (without a microwave)

Mmmmm Crisp

2004-09-06T02:31:00.000-06:00

Rhubarb, to be exact. 4 cups rhubarb, cut 1/2" thick 1 cup white sugar 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup brown sugar, packed firmly 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, not the quick-cooking 1/2 cup butter, softened 1. Preheat oven to 375° 2. In a large bowl combine rhubarb with sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and cinnamon, spread out in an 8" x 8" pan that has been buttered

Archived

2004-09-05T18:40:00.000-06:00

From the other site: Marinades and Rubs Rum Cake Red Sauce Green Chili Lemon Pudding Cake Sidewalk Chalk Ginger Cookies Hot Fudge Pudding Cake Key Lime Pie Recipe Archive

Recipes

2004-09-05T18:37:00.000-06:00

I'll be posting my recipes here from now on.