Homemade Chicken Soup

Description Homemade chicken soup – but you don’t have to be sick to deserve or enjoy it – you do, so do! Good for body and soul! Ingredients 1 (3 pound) whole chicken 4 carrots, halved 4 stalks celery, halved 1 large onion, halved water to cover salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon chicken … Read more

Buffalo Chicken Wing Sauce

Description If you know someone from Buffalo, they know someone who told them the secret ingredients to the Anchor Bar’s famous Buffalo chicken wings. I know people from Buffalo. This is my version, as described to me many years ago, over almost as many beers. Ingredients ⅔ cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot®) … Read more

Whipped Cream

Description How to make basic whipped cream. For best results make sure whisk and bowl are ice cold. Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar Instructions In a large bowl whip cream until stiff peaks are just about to form. Beat in vanilla and sugar until peaks form. Make … Read more

To Die For Blueberry Muffins

Description These muffins are extra large and yummy with the sugary-cinnamon crumb topping. I usually double the recipe and fill the muffin cups just to the top edge for a wonderful extra-generously-sized deli style muffin. Add extra blueberries too, if you want! Ingredients 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup white sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 … Read more

Tres Leches (Milk Cake)

Description This cake is made with three layers: Cake, filling, and topping. There are 4 types of milk in the filling and topping (whole milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream). This is an excellent cake for milk lovers! Ingredients 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ cup unsalted butter 1 cup … Read more

Fried Rice Restaurant Style

Description A quick fried rice like you get at your favorite Chinese restaurant. A couple of eggs, baby carrots, peas and soy sauce is all you need. Ingredients 2 cups enriched white rice 4 cups water ⅔ cup chopped baby carrots ½ cup frozen green peas 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 eggs soy sauce to … Read more

Tortellini Pesto Salad

Description Wonderful pasta salad. So different from the Italian dressing pasta salads. Very hearty side dish or main dish for lunch. Crunchy veggies and rich pesto sauce. Ingredients 1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini 1 small red bell pepper, julienned ¾ cup broccoli florets, blanched ⅓ cup shredded carrots ⅓ cup pitted green olives 1 … Read more

Joy’s Easy Banana Bread

Description This easy banana bread recipe is quick to prepare, and everyone always comes back for seconds! Ingredients 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1 cup white sugar 1 egg ¼ cup melted butter 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt Instructions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease … Read more

Simple White Cake

Description This cake was sent home from our children’s school. It is the simplest, great tasting cake I’ve ever made. Great to make with the kids, especially for cupcakes. Ingredients 1 cup white sugar ½ cup butter 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder ½ cup milk Instructions … Read more