Tzatziki Sauce 2 8-ounce containers of plain yogurt (Greek yogurt works best with the heavier consistency) 2 medium sized cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and diced 1/2 lemon, juiced (or 1 to 1 1/2 Tablespoons of lemon juice) If you roll the lemon around on the counter you will get more juice. 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 […]
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Norwegian Toscakake
NORWEGIAN TOSCAKAKE Lightly grease or spray a 9 inch spring form pan (Mom used a pan about 7 1/2 by 11 1/2 but a 9X9 should work too). Heat oven to 350 degrees. One and one-fourth cup flour One-half tsp baking powder One-fourth tsp salt 4 eggs separated– room temperature One-half cup sugar One-half cup […]
Watergate Salad
Watergate Salad Ingredients 1 (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice 1 cup miniature marshmallows (I use the pastel colored ones!) 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 8 ounce container of frozen whipped topping, slightly softened I mix in a few Maraschino cherries, plus put a […]
Stuffed Pasta Shells
Stuffed Pasta Shells 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 8 oz. Mozzarella cheese, shredded One-half cup Italian-style bread crumbs or plain 1 egg, beaten Salt and pepper to taste 1 (28 oz) jar spaghetti sauce (Prego or other preferred) One-half cup parmesan cheese Jumbo pasta shells […]
Basic Scone Recipe
Basic Scone Recipe Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 5 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter, chilled 1 egg, beaten 1 cup milk, cold (you can use half and half if you prefer) 1/4 cup assorted dried fruits and chopped nuts, if desired Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine […]
Chicken Monterey
Chicken Monterey 4 (4 oz) boneless skinless chicken breast halves green bell pepper – cut into thin strips red bell pepper – cut into thin strips zucchini onion, sliced and halved and separated into pieces one-half tsp dried leaf basil dash of salt dash of paprika chicken broth Monterey Jack Cheese cut in thin slices […]