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…
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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.
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…
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…
Fettuccine with Shrimp and Zucchini
~ Shopping List ~ 1 lb Fettuccine, dry 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 medium zucchini 1 lb large shrimp 1 cup dry white wine (not cooking wine) 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 tablespoons butter 6 lemon wedges dash chopped parsley ~ What…
Italian Bake
~ Shopping List ~ 3 lbs chicken breast (cooked and shredded) 6 sausages (cooked), optional 2 jars spagetti sauce 1 lb penne 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese (or italian cheese mix) 500 grams ricotta cheese 300 grams fresh, chopped, cooked spinach 1 medium onion 1 medium bell pepper ~ What to do ~ Cook pasta according…
Classic Chicken-Spinach Lasagna
~ Shopping List ~ ~ What to do ~ Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Cook lasagna noodles according to package. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add chicken. Stir in pasta sauce and parsley. Simmer for 5 minutes. In a separate bowl combine ricotta cheese, spinach and egg. Assemble the lasagna: Spread…
Tuna Burgers
~ Shopping List ~ 1 (16 oz) can of tuna (packed in water not oil) 1 small onion 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 eggs pepper to taste 1/4 cups peanut or vegetable oil buns ~ What to do ~ Mix first 5 ingredients together. Shape into patties. Heat oil and fry on each side 3-6…