CORNMEAL MUFFINS - Hilda 1 cup cornmeal (coarse or flour) we use coarse cornmeal. 1 cup flour 1/3 cup sugar 3 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg beaten 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup milk Oven at 350F. Grease pan. Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt. Add egg, oil and milk. ...
BIRDS' NEST COOKIES 1 cup shortening 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 3 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla shredded coconut of any kind any kind of jam, nice to have at least two different colors In a bowl, use a mixer to cream shortening, then add...
HOMEMADE PARTY PUNCH – Marie 1 2 litre bottle club soda 1/2 2 litre bottle ginger ale 1 can freeze concentrate lemonade 1 can frozen concentrate orange juice 1/4 - 1/3 cup of inexpensive table syrup that you use for pancakes frozen strawberries STRAWBERRY SURPRISE 1 cup strawberries (fresh or previously frozen) 1/2 cup...
Kids need a hearty, nutritious snack that gives them a boost over a long period of time. Suggestions include: milkshakes with fresh fruit or smoothies--check out the drink recipes on this website Yogurt mixed with sliced bananas and other fresh fruit/nuts different kinds of nuts, almonds,raisins, peanuts etc. different...
ROMANO BEAN SOUP - Marie one diced onion 1 tsp minced garlic 1 can romano beans, washed and drained 2 cups water 1 to 2 tbsp bouillon 1 tbsp chili powder dash cayenne (optional) 2 to 3 tbsp brown sugar 1 cup milk 1/4 cup sour cream In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic till onion...
BLACK BEAN SALAD - Helen 1 15 ounces can black beans, drained and well rinsed 1 large tomato, chopped half of a 16-ounce package frozen corn, thawed under running water 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 2 ribs celery chopped 1 loosely packed cup chopped cilantro juice of 1 lime 2-3 tablespoons...
HOT POTATO SALAD Christina several strips of cooked bacon 1.5 kg small waxy red potatoes 4 onions sliced 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2/3 cup olive oil 1 tbsp dijon mustard 1/3 cup vinegar Chop bacon into small pieces. Cook potatoes 10-15 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Cut potatoes into quarters and place in a...
SLOW-COOKER LASAGNA - Maria D. 1lb.(450g) lean ground beef 1 jar (675ml) pasta sauce 1 cup water 1 3/4 cups ricotta or cottage cheese 1 3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 egg 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 6 to 9 lasagna noodles, uncooked Brown meat in large skillet, drain. Stir in...
Lots of families love to BBQ in the summer months. Here are some tips, recipes and ideas to help your BBQ'ing days run more smoothly. I usually pre-cook my chicken and pork chops in the morning in a pot of water, just long enough to have...
CABBAGE FRITTERS - Irene A great recipe to get rid of left over cabbage. Thinly slice your cabbage (at least a cup worth). Boil in water for 10 minutes. Drain and cool. Sautee some onion and garlic in a bit of oil/butter/margarine in a frying pan. Mix...
GRILLED SALMON WITH CARAMELIZED LEEKS AND BRIE SAUCE- Csilla 2 tbsp unsalted butter 3 leeks ¼ cup dry white wine 1/3 chicken stock 1/3 35% cream 4 (3oz) pieces of brie cheese chopped 3 Peppers (yellow, red, green) Red onion Salmon Melt butter in a skillet, add leeks and sauté for 5 minutes. Add white...
BREADED PORK - Hilda You can either slice your pork tenderloin very thin, or already buy thinly cut pork pieces. If you want, you can tenderize with a meat tenderizer hammer to make the cooking process faster and pieces larger. Fill a plate with some flour, maybe with...
MAKE-UP By Hilda Jerina, Image Consultant. What’s the first thing people see when they look at you? Your face and hair. The next time you walk by a mirror, take a minute and look at yourself. Take a real good look. Don’t worry, the mirror won’t crack –...
SLOW COOKER EASY TURKEY AND DRESSING - A.M. (yummy for a Sunday) 7.8 oz. pkg stuffing mix ½ cup hot water 2 T. butter softened 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped into about ½ “ thickness 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 1 turkey breast (usually about 3 pounds) with skin, bone-in Dried basil Poultry seasoning Salt...
QUICK SKILLET CHICKEN - Hilda In skillet, heat butter and oil. Salt, pepper and garlic powder your chicken breasts. Brown them on both sides in the skillet. Add water to go up to half the height of the chicken breasts. May add chopped carrots, potatoes, sweet...
CHIPPED BEEF POPOVERS- Mary, Kingston (Great recipe for leftovers from beef roasts) l tbsp butter ¼ lb leftover beef roast, shredded 1 can cream of mushroom soup ¼ cup white wine ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 tbsp snipped parsley Popovers (below) Melt butter in a saucepan. Cook and stir in meat for three...
What does every woman want, deep down inside? She wants to be loved and delighted in by others! But what does this have to do with modesty?...
ROUND STEAK IN SAUCE- Ursula, Toronto round roast thickly chopped onion, carrots, and celery Make small slits along fatty edges. Salt and pepper the steak. In a pan, melt some butter. Brown steak on both sides. Pour over ½ cup water mixed with 1/3 cup of ketchup. Add...
BEEF BOURGUIGNON- Helen, Charlo l pkg onion soup mix l can cream of mushroom soup l cup red wine l tsp minced garlic or garlic powder l cup water 6-8 mushrooms, sliced (I omit this) 1 – 1 ½ lb of stewing beef cut in bite size pieces Brown meat in a pot....
CHILI WITH CORNBREAD TOPPING - Sandra CHILI: 1½ pounds ground beef or any other ground meat, or no meat and instead other cans of kidney beans, chick peas etc. 1 medium onion, chopped 2½ teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin salt and pepper to taste 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 (28 oz ) can crushed tomatoes 1½ cups frozen corn (optional, but this adds great color to...