Macaroni and Cheese
February 3rd, 2025
4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs¼ oz Parmesan, finely grated (about ¼ cup)2 tsp fresh thyme leaves1 tsp kosher salt, divided, plus more8 oz cavatappi or other short curly pasta2½... Read More
Minestrone Soup
December 31st, 2024
1 ½ lbs hamburger1 medium onion, chopped½ C chopped green pepper¾ C chopped celery¼ C chopped fresh parsley3 carrots, peeled and sliced½ box chopped, frozen spinach(more below) Fry hamburger; add onio... Read More
BLT Bites
December 1st, 2024
Campari tomatoes (I get the package from Costco)Bacon Bits (either fresh cooked, or the Costco package)Green onion, finely slicedMayonnaise – to taste Slice tomatoes in half, through the stem/core.Sco... Read More
Butternut Squash Soup
December 1st, 2024
6 pounds butternut squash6 tablespoons unsalted butterCoarse saltFreshly ground black pepper8 slices double-smoked bacon2 tablespoons olive oil1 large Spanish onion, peeled and cut into small dice3 th... Read More
Butter Mochi
November 1st, 2024
½ cup butter (1 cube)2 ½ cup white sugar1 box Mochiko Flour1 tsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla extract4 large eggs1 (12 oz) can coconut milk2 cups milk (must be 2% OR homogenized)Pinch of salt if butter ... Read More
Autumn Chowder
October 2nd, 2024
6 slices bacon, chopped1 C onion, chopped1 C water2 ½ C potatoes, peeled and diced1 C carrots, peeled and diced2 tsp chicken bouillon3 C milk2 cans corn, drained3 C Velveeta cheese, cubed½ tsp pepper... Read More
Sandwich Makers
August 2nd, 2024
Jenne and I were introduced to “Sandwich Maker Night” while camping with the Nyhuis clan many years ago. It inspired us to concoct gourmet versions (complete with recipe cards) using fun “foodie” ing... Read More
VBS Baked French Toast
July 1st, 2024
1 loaf sourdough bread or brioche, challah or French bread8 large eggs2 cups milk½ cup heavy cream1 tablespoon vanilla extract¾ cup sugarTopping:½ cup all-purpose flour½ cup packed light brown sugar1 ... Read More
Tom's Dip
June 1st, 2024
1 can diced green chiles1 can chopped black olives, drained1 tomato, chopped1 bunch green onions, chopped1 T red wone vinegar2 T olive oil Mix togetherChill at least one hourServe with tortilla chips.... Read More
Cajun Chicken Pasta
June 1st, 2024
Cajun Seasoning:2 tsp paprika1 tsp oregano1 tsp thyme1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp onion powder1/4 tsp cayenne pepper1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepperPasta:1 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp Miyokos vegan butter or regul... Read More
Ensalada Mexicana
May 1st, 2024
Mix all the ingredients in a blender until smooth:1 ripe avacado2 T. lemon juice½ cup sour cream1/3 cup oil½ t. sugar1 t. seasoning salt½ t. chili powder Place in large bowl and add dressing just befo... Read More
Lasagna
April 1st, 2024
2 pounds Italian sausage, ground3 cups tomato juice1 – 12 oz. and 1- 6 oz. cans tomato paste½ t. garlic powder1 ½ t. basil8 oz. Lasagna noodles (at least 12 – 16 noodles)2 cups cottage cheese½ cup pa... Read More