Ingredient list
4 tsp. olive or vegetable oil
2 tsp. cider vinegar
artificial sweetener equivalent to 2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. dried marjoram
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 tbsp. plain non-fat yogurt
2 tbsp. fat-free mayonnaise
2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
In bowl, combine oil, vinegar, sweetner, and marjoram. Whisk in buttermilk, yogurt, and mayonnaise. Stir in onion, parsley, and garlic. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight to thicken. Whisk before serving. Refrigerate dressing at all times.
May 16, 2019 | Posted in:
The Best Crab Cakes Recipe For Your Custom Family Cookbook
Ingredient list
1 lb. crabmeat, preferably backfin
½ cup crushed saltines & ½ breadcrumbs, crushed finely with rolling pin
1 tsp. horseradish
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce, optional
¼ tsp. white pepper
3-4 T. mayonnaise, depending on consistency
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
½ tsp. Bay seasoning
¼ tsp. salt
Dash of Tabasco sauce (1-2 drops)
1-2 tsp. finely chopped fresh parsley when available
Instructions
Pick over crab, mix with breadcrumbs in large bowl. In smaller bowl, beat egg, other ingredients. Mix in with crab. Either pan fry crab cakes in butter or oil or put in shells and bake at 375° for 15 minutes. (Sprinkle first with grated Parmesan.)
Alternate version: omit Worcestershire, include 1 T. fresh chopped tarragon or a ¼ tsp. dried tarragon, juice of ½ lime or lemon and a couple of grindings of fresh black pepper. Fold in egg and seasonings with the crabmeat and crumbs, mixing gently.
May 15, 2019 | Posted in:
Quick and easy grilled chicken breast kebabs
Ingredient list
1 oz. packet of Ranch Dry Salad Dressing Mix
2 T. Vegetable Oil
1 lb. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into 1/2″ cubes
Green, yellow, & red bell pepper, cut in squares
Onion, cut into square pieces
Instructions
Combine 1 oz. packet of Ranch Dry Salad Dressing Mix with 2 tablespoon vegetable oil. Cut 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts into cubes. Marinate chicken in mixture 15 minutes. Place chicken, peppers, and onions alternately on 8 skewers. Brush with remaining marinade. Grill for 10 mins or until done.
May 14, 2019 | Posted in:
One pot chicken with lime and cilantro
Ingredient list
-1.5 lbs chicken cut into 1-2 inch cubes
-1/3 cup olive oil + 2 tbsp
– Juice of 2 limes
-1 tbsp vinegar
– 3 cloves minced garlic divided
-1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
– 1 tsp cumin
-1/4 large white onion diced (about 3/4 cup)
-6 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes diced
-1 tsp Salt plus more to taste
-Pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Make your marinade: Combine oil, lime juice, zest, vinegar, 1 clove garlic, fresh coriander, and cumin. Blend until well combined. Pour marinade over chicken reserving about 2 tbsp of marinade to set aside.
3. Heat an oven proof skiller to medium- medium high heat. Once hot, add 2 tbsp oil. Toss in diced onion and potatoes. Saute for 3-5 minutes, then add garlic. Season with salt. Saute another 2-3 mins.
4. Add chicken and transfer to oven.
5. Bake 18-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are done.
6. Salt and pepper to taste, top with remaining 2 tbsp of marinade.
May 13, 2019 | Posted in:
Mom’s Cabbage Rolls
Ingredient list
1 large head green cabbage
1 lb lean ground beef
2 C cooked rice
1 t minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 can tomato sauce
2 onions, chopped
3/4 C brown sugar, packed
1-28 oz can tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1/2 C honey
Juice of 3 lemons
Salt, pepper, paprika
Instructions
Boil whole cabbage in water for 10 minutes. Remove as many leaves as possible. Combine beef, rice, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Place a large spoonful on each cabbage leaf. Roll up tightly. Secure with a toothpick. Cut up the rest of cabbage, add 2 onions and apple. Mix together and spread half of the mixture in two 9 x 13 pans. Arrange cabbage rolls on top. Combine brown sugar, tomatoes, tomato paste, honey, and lemon juice. Pour over all. Cover pans with foil and bake at 300 for 30 minutes. Bake at 325 for 2 1/2 hours. Baste with juices.
May 12, 2019 | Posted in:
Easy Lemon Frosting Cupcake Recipe For Your Family Cookbook
Ingredient list
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups sour cream (16oz.)
Frosting:
3 Tbs. butter, softened
2 1/4 cups confectioner’s sugar
2 Tbs. lemon juice
3/4 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. grated lemon peel
1-2 Tbs. milk
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon peel and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition (batter will be thick).
Fill cupcake papers with 1/4 cup of batter.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
Frosting:
Cream butter and confectioners sugar in a small mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add lemon juice, vanilla, lemon peel and milk; beat until smooth.
May 11, 2019 | Posted in:
Easy pound cake
Ingredient list
1/2 pound butter
1 1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
5 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Cream butter and sugar well. Add eggs one at a time beating after each egg. Add flour in three parts beating after each addition til mixed well.
Bake 350 for 1 hour
May 10, 2019 | Posted in:
Oven baked parmesan fries
Ingredient list
2 Russet Potatoes
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt & Seasoned salt
2 tbls. chopped parsley leaves
1/4 c freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Instructions
Wash potatoes and par boil them in Kosher salted pre-heated water … about 20 – 30 minutes
When done, drain the potatoes and set aside
pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees
Slice the potatoes into wedges – approximately 16 -20
In a bowl add the olive oil , seasoned salt and potato wedges … gently tossing
Place the wedges on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, turning them after 15 minutes
Place on a warmed platter or bowl and top with the parsley and cheese
May 9, 2019 | Posted in:
Flaky Biscuits
Ingredient list
2 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. milk
Instructions
Heat oven 450 degrees. Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening finely. Stir in milk. Round up on a lightly floured board. Knead lightly. Roll or pat out about 1/2″ thick. Cut out. Place on un-greased baking sheet, bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown. FOR SOUTHERN: Substitute buttermilk for regular milk but use only 2 tsp. baking powder and add 1/4 tsp soda. Also add 2 more T. of shortening to recipe. Roll out to 1/4″ thick and proceed.
FOR CORNMEAL BISCUITS: Substitute 1/2 c. cornmeal for 1/2 c. flour and roll out 1/2″ thick. Cut out in diamond shapes with knife.
FOR POCKETBOOK BISCUITS: Roll out 1/4″ thick. Cut out rounds spread with butter, fold in half, press edges together and bake.
May 1, 2019 | Posted in:
Breakfast casserole
Ingredient list
4 slices bread, torn up
12-16 oz. of bacon or sausage, cooked and drained
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
6 eggs, beaten
2 c. milk
1 tsp. dry mustard
Instructions
Grease the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Tear up 4 slices of bread and place in the bottom of the pan. sprinkle cooked, crumbled bacon or sausage over bread pieces. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the bacon or sausage. Mix eggs, milk and mustard together; pour over casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 min. Serves 4-6