Description Easy and delicious creamy polenta. Makes a great side, appetizer, or base for a hearty stew. Ingredients 1 (18 ounce) package polenta, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 cup chicken broth ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 dash paprika Instructions Stir polenta and chicken broth together in a saucepan over … Read more
Description I like these summery potato wedges with Greek flavor as a side dish for grilled lamb or kofta. Ingredients 2 large potatoes, cut into wedges 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 ounces feta cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint … Read more
Description These fantastic grilled potatoes will have everyone eating the skin! But be careful, no other baked potato will do after this. So be prepared to make it again. Ingredients 4 medium potatoes 4 tablespoons butter, softened 4 tablespoons coarse salt 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon pepper 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning (Optional) Instructions Preheat … Read more
Description Wonderfully tart, classic English lemon curd…perfect with scones and tea. Ingredients ¾ cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest ¾ cup sugar 3 eggs ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed Instructions Combine lemon juice sugar butter eggs and lemon zest in a 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat whisking constantly until mixture thickens … Read more
Description This is my mother’s recipe I grew up with. It is very tasty and is great with biscuits and sausage. Ingredients ½ cup vegetable oil ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 cups milk Instructions Melt bacon fat in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour … Read more
Description This is a great recipe to get kids started learning how to cook. Take a day, take a week, teach them new things each day. We used this for our ‘at-home’ camp week. Taught the kids how to cook one new thing each day for an entire week. Ingredients 2 pounds baking potatoes, each … Read more
Description My family begs me to make this creamy baked dish every Thanksgiving and Christmas. What makes it so good is the pecan topping! Try it and I’m sure it will become your new tradition! Ingredients 4 cups sweet potato, cubed ½ cup white sugar 2 eggs, beaten ½ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter, softened … Read more
Description A great alternative to fast-food French fries. My family and friends love these as a snack or hors d’oeuvre. No matter how many I make, it’s never enough! Ingredients 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions Preheat … Read more
Description This is a delicious twist to traditional rice. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup orzo pasta ½ cup diced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup uncooked white rice 2 cups chicken broth Instructions Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add orzo; cook and stir until orzo is golden brown. Stir in … Read more
Description A co-worker brought this casserole to one of our potlucks. After I got the recipe, I made it for one of my family’s Thanksgiving dinners and it has been requested so often that it has become a staple at family gatherings. Ingredients ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped celery ¼ cup chopped green … Read more