Posts with the category “from-our-kitchen”
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
Whipped Feta, Honey, and Pistachio Dip
April 1st, 2024
4 oz crumbled Feta cheese4 oz cream cheese, room temperature1 Tbsp olive oil½ tsp minced garlic½ teaspoon dried basil (or Italian Seasoning)¼ C honey (can also use hot honey)1 Tbsp chopped pistachios1... Read More
Baked Potato Soup
February 1st, 2024
4 large baking potatoes2/3 cup butter2/3 cup flour6 cups milk3/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper4 green onions, chopped and divided (or more)12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled1 ¼ cups cheddar cheese, shredde... Read More
Burnt Creme
February 1st, 2024
(6 servings)Bruce Stabbert’s favorite dessert! 1pt. whipping cream4 egg yolks½ cup granulated sugar1 T vanilla extractGranulated sugar for topping Preheat oven to 350 degreesHeat cream over low heat u... Read More
Bolognese Sauce
January 1st, 2024
2 T. olive oil, divided¼ pound pancetta, chopped¼ pound hot Italian Sausage¼ pound sweet Italian Sausage½ pound ground beef½ pound ground veal½ t. ground allspice1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped1 m... Read More
Delicious Dairy-Free Cinnamon Rolls
January 1st, 2024
For the dough:-¾ cup warm milk mixture (equal parts soy milk, rice milk, coconut cream or just use Oat Milk ) (110 degrees F)-2 ¼ teaspoons quick rise or active yeast (1/4-ounce package yeast)-¼ cup g... Read More
Christmas Eve Chowder
December 1st, 2023
Otherwise known as Potato & Pesto soupServes 8 6 slices rindless, smoked, fatty bacon (I just use regular bacon)2 pounds potatoes (I usually use red)1 onion, chopped4 T olive oil4 T butter5 cups chick... Read More
Pumpkin Gingerbread with Rum Sauce
December 1st, 2023
Cut together with fork or pastry blender:2 & 1/4 C flour2/3 C butter1/2 C sugarThen add:3/4 C chopped pecansPress 1 & 1/4 C of this mixture into ungreased 9x9 inch pan To remaining mixture add:1 & 1/2... Read More
Bread Soup
November 1st, 2023
4 cups fresh or canned chicken stock4 cups fresh or canned beef stock½ cup white wine4 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped2 ribs of celery, chopped3 medium to... Read More
Holiday Turkey Meatballs
November 1st, 2023
2 lbs ground turkeysalt & pepper to taste2.5 tbsp Worcestershirefresh sliced green onion (quantity subjective)3 cloves garlic finely minced1 cup finely minced carrots1 cup finely minced celery1 cup sw... Read More
Giant Ginger Cookies
October 3rd, 2023
4 1/2 cups flour4 tsp ground ginger2 tsp baking soda1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground cloves1/4 tsp salt1 1/2 cups shortening2 cups sugar2 eggs1/2 cup molasses3/4 cup coarse sugar or regular sugar... Read More
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Applesauce and Mashed Red Potatoes
October 3rd, 2023
Pork tenderloinOld Bay SeasoningRed potatoes (1 pound per 4 people)¼ cup milk,4 T butterTart red and green apples (2 per person)Brown sugar to taste Roasted Pork Tenderloin:Put the pork tenderloin in ... Read More
Cinnabon Coffee Cake
September 5th, 2023
Base:3 cups flour¼ t. salt1-cup sugar4 t. baking powder1 ½ cups whole milk2 eggs2 t. vanilla½ cup butter, meltedTopping:1 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar2T. flour1 T. cinnamon (generous T... Read More
Rustic Cottage Soup
September 5th, 2023
3-5 lbs of Hamburger1-2 Onions, finely chopped4 cloves of Garlic, crushed or diced1 lb Mushrooms, finely diced (optional)12-16 Carrots, sliced1 stalk Celery, chopped or slicedPotatoes, diced (however ... Read More
Peach Kuchen
August 1st, 2023
1 yellow cake mix1/2 butter, softened29 oz peaches sliced1/2 cup sugar1/2 tsp cinnamon1 cup sour cream1 egg Preheat oven to 350Mix softened butter and cake mixPat evenly in the bottom of a 13x9 panBak... Read More
French Dip Sandwiches
August 1st, 2023
4-5 pound beef rump roast, sirloin tip roast or pot roast1 ¼ oz. pkg. dry onion soup mix (Lipton)2 t. sugar1 t. dry oregano2 (10 ½ oz.) cans condensed beef broth1 – 12 oz. can beer2 cloves garlic, fin... Read More
Dilly Artichoke Rice Salad
July 1st, 2023
Cook 1-1/2 cups regular rice in 3 cups chicken broth. (Bring chicken broth to a boil and add rice. Cover and cook for about 22 minutes). Cool rice completely.When cool, add:½ cup chopped green onions... Read More
Calico Beans
July 1st, 2023
1 lb ground beef½ lb bacon, cut into small strips1 onion, chopped1 tsp salt2 cans pork & beans1 can kidney beans1 can lima beans or butter beans1 can any kind of small white beans2 T vinegar1 T mustar... Read More
Lemon Ice Cream Pie
June 1st, 2023
1/3 cup lemon juice (fresh squeezed)6 T. softened butter1 cup sugarDash of salt2 whole eggs2 egg yolks 4 egg whitesDash of salt¼ cup sugar¼ t. cream of tartar Bake and cool one 9” pie crust.Soften van... Read More
Pasta Aioli
June 1st, 2023
1 pkg cooked angel hair pasta6-8 garlic clovesOlive oilCrushed red pepper, to tasteShredded parmesan cheese My family LOVES this!Put about 1/2 cup to 1 cup olive oil in a small sauce panPeel and chop ... Read More
Rhubarb Crisp
May 1st, 2023
6 cups of rhubarb3 T flour2/3 cup sugar½ tsp cinnamon ¾ cups rolled oats¾ cup brown sugar, packed6 T flour½ tsp cinnamon6 T butter1/3 cup coconut (optional) Preheat oven to 375°F.Wash and rinse rhuba... Read More
Fumi Salad
May 1st, 2023
½ head chopped cabbage4 T sesame seeds4 green onions, chopped1 package thin rice noodles3 boneless, skinless chicken thighsPalm oil (or oil of your choice)Salt, to tastePepper, to tasteGarlic powder, ... Read More
Easy English Trifle
April 1st, 2023
1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese, softened2 cups milk, divided1 pkg (4oz serving size) instant vanilla pudding2 ½ cups cubed pound cake½ cup strawberry preserves1 can (16 oz) peach slices, drained, chopped M... Read More
Chicken Paillards With Clementine Salsa
April 1st, 2023
4 5 oz. chicken breast halves 4 Clementines, peeled and diced (1 cup)1 Cup Cherry tomatoes, quartered¼ cup finely diced red onions½ cup finely diced celery1 serrano chile, seeded and minced¼ ... Read More
Chicken Dijon
March 1st, 2023
From Stanley & Seaforts 5 t. Dijon mustard1 cube of butter2 garlic cloves4 boneless chicken breasts , pounded to ½ inch thickness2 T. fresh parsley, chopped5 T. fresh grated Parmesan2 cups Panko bread... Read More
Special Bread
March 1st, 2023
This bread is called "special" because she made it for special occasions like birthdays and holidays. One loaf French bread, sliced in half lengthwiseOne stick of butterOne packet of Lipton onion soup... Read More
White Cake with Cranberry Filling and Orange Buttercream
January 1st, 2023
FILLING:1 (12-oz.) jar cherry preserves¾ cup granulated sugar¼ cup fresh orange juice3 ½ cups fresh cranberries (frozen cranberries, thawed, may be substituted)WHITE CAKE:1 cup butter, softened2 cups ... Read More
Yankee Pot Roast
January 1st, 2023
3-4 pound pot roast1 can condensed French onion soup (Campbell’s)4 carrots, peeled and sliced into 3-4 inch lengths and then halved3 potatoes, peeled and cut into large piecesSalt and pepperBrown roas... Read More
Panna Cotta With Fresh Strawberry Sauce
December 1st, 2022
1 1/2 cups milk1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin1 1/2 cups whipping cream1/4 cup white sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 quart fresh strawberries, quartered2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 cup w... Read More
Potato Leek Soup
December 1st, 2022
4-6 cups Chicken broth (I use Better Than Bouillon)3-4 gold potatoes, chopped1 ½ cups cabbage, chopped1-2 leeks, split in half, chopped1 onion, chopped2 carrots, chopped¼ cup parsley, chopped2 t salt... Read More
Epic Spaghetti Sauce
November 1st, 2022
From the kitchen of Randy Brenneise 1 Costco 3-pack of Prego spaghetti sauce (traditional low sodium)2 or 3 packages of Tarantino mild Italian sausages (from Costco)1 lb hamburger, cooked1 lb Italian ... Read More
Chicken and Dressing Casserole
November 1st, 2022
From the kitchen of Grandma Absher 1 whole chicken, cut up, cooked and boned1 can cream of chicken soup½ cup milk1 cup sour creamDressing (see below) Place shredded chicken in bottom of 9 x 13 pan. M... Read More
African Peanut Soup
October 1st, 2022
From the kitchen of Janet Nickel 1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb ground turkey1 medium onion, diced2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled gingerroot1 tablespoon curry powder1/2 t... Read More