Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Crust: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened Cheesecake Filling: 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup sugar 3 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Apple Layer: 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon […]
Month: August 2013
Potato Leek Soup
POTATO LEEK SOUP 6 leeks, white part only, cut into thin rounds and cleaned well 1 white onion 1/4 cup butter 6 potatoes, peeled and sliced 6 cups chicken stock (I use vegetable bouillon) 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 egg yolk, beaten salt and pepper 2 cups light cream crisp bacon, crumbled Saute leeks […]
Picots (for Hardanger)
These very traditional additions are worked at the same time as the weaving is being accomplished. Weave to the center of the bar and insert the needle part way into the bar (6a). Bring the thread from the bar, under the back of the needle and around the front (6b). Pull the needle through, and […]
Chicken Pasta with a Kick
Chicken Pasta with a Kick 2 T extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 1 pound chicken breast meat, cut into small pieces 2 stalks of celery, chopped 1 medium onion, sliced and chopped 1 carrot, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4-5 fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 bunch green onions sliced 2 T tomato paste 1 16 oz. […]