This simple thin crust is a perfect subtle base for any pizza.
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Sharon’s pasta chili
Landing somewhere between a chili and spaghetti, this non traditional chili is always a favorite for kids and adults alike. ~ Shopping List ~ 1lb ground beef1 can chili beanstomato sauce (4 cans)1 medium to large onionchili pepper (to taste)spaghetti (to taste)water Optionals: cheese, corn chips ~ What to do ~ Brown ground beef with…
Sharon’s potato soup
Simple yet satisfying. This soup is perfect for those cold rainy days. ~ Shopping List ~ 4-6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon butter1 cup milk4 tablespoons floursalt & pepper (to taste)water Optionals: bacon, cheese ~ What to do ~ Fill large heavy bottom pot half-way and bring to a boil. Add…
Butter Cookies
~ Shopping List ~ 2.5 cups all purpose flour 1 cup butter 1/2 cup white sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon almond extract ~ What to do ~ Cream butter until light. Gradually add sugar beating until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Gradually blend in flour. Cover and chill at least 1 hour (no more…
Simple Frosting
~ Shopping List ~ 1 cup confectionner’s sugar 1 tablespoon shortening 1 tablespoon milk 1 drop vanilla food coloring (optional) ~ What to do ~ Beat all ingredients together until smooth. Top cookies or cakes.
How the web was lost
As a web connoisseur and general technologue, and more importantly as a person who generally has enjoyed studying topics on her own even before there was an internet to facilitate it, I can’t tell you the number of hours I have spent online reading. Sometimes for work, sometimes for pleasure, sometimes because I have a…
Apple Muffins
~ Shopping List ~ 1.5 cups flour 3/4 cups sugar 1.5 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup melted butter 1 egg slightly beaten 1 cup finely chopped apple ~ What to do ~ Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. Add remaining ingredients, stir just until blended. Bake at 375…
Shrimp Burgers
~ Shopping List ~ 1 lb raw shrimp 1 celery stalk with greens 1/2 small onion finely chopped 1/2 small green bell pepper 1 clove garlic 1 handful of fresh parsley leaves 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper zest of 1 lemon salt and pepper to taste olive oil for sauce 1/4 cup mayonnaise…
Banana Nut Bread
~ Shopping List ~ 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups all purpose flour 3 large bananas, very ripe, mashed 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans/walnuts ~ What to do ~ Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Sift…
Roast Pork Loin
~ Shopping List ~ 3 teaspoons garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, chopped 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 lbs center cut boneless pork loin 1 cup good dry white wine (not cooking white wine) ~ What to do ~ Preheat oven to…