What a wonderful weekend. We had various shifts of family members and menus. It was all good!!!! So here for you to see, and reflect on, are snap shots of the “happening” in all phases….. Saturday lunch was Beer Cheese Soup with Jeff’s homemade soft pretzels. ( Both recipes can be found on the blog) …
I Love a Party!
We’re waiting for you… Its been awhile since I’ve written. I have been busy posting recipes, learning to edit said postings, learning how to navigate the blog, as well as how to help you readers get around. I also have been inviting authors, (sons) to post their recipes. I just can’t emphasize enough, how difficult…
Island Spareribs
This is an all time family favorite. Served several times at Jeff’s Birthday golf tournaments, and lots of summertime eating even though they never see a grill!!! Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 1 1/2 hours Difficulty: Servings 8 to 10 3 to 4 lbs baby back pork spareribs 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt…
Meatball Medley
This appetizer is a real family favorite! It’s fun to bring, fun to serve, and delicious to eat!! Prep time: Start a day ahead, it needs to marinate Difficulty: Serves 20 3 lbs. meatballs , uncooked 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 6 cloves garlic Combine above ingredients in a…
Jeff’s Creme Brulee
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 40-50 minutes Difficulty: Servings:6 for most, 4 for me Ingredients: 1 large egg, 4 large egg yolks, 1/2cup sugar plus some for topping, 3 cups heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, tablespoon orange liqueur preheat oven to 300. In the bowl of an electric mixer (fitted with the paddle…
Peanut Brittle
Prep time: 30 minutes Difficulty Makes 1 1/2 pounds 1 cup Karo light syrup 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons margarine 1 cup salted peanuts 1 teaspoon baking soda Combine Karo, sugar, water and margarine in a 2 quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes…
Crockpot Beef Stew with Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 7 to 9 hours Servings 8 8 new potatoes, quartered 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 medium carrots, sliced on the bias 4 to 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced 1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes, with juice 1 can (10 oz.) beef broth 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon…
Easy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Difficulty Servings 6 1 can (10 3/4 oz.)Cream of Chicken Soup 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup picante sauce 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 6 – 6″ flour tortillas 1 small tomato, chopped 1 green onion, sliced…
Raisin Bran Muffins
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook at: 375 degrees Bake time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 dozen 5 cups flour 3 cups sugar 5 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 box (15 oz. ) Raisin Bran 4 eggs 1 quart buttermilk 1 cup oil Mix flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Stir…
Boursin Cheese Quiche
Prepare Flaky Pastry several hours in advance, and or freeze it for a quick Quiche. This is a great Quiche for our vegetarians.
Beer Cheese Soup
Great soup for sandwich dunking! A Cuban sandwich or Jeff’s soft pretzels are perfect with this.
Crustless Crab Quiche
Prep time: 90 minutes Difficulty : 🙂 Servings: 8 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 eggs 1/2 pint dairy sour cream (1 cup) 1/2 pint small curd cottage cheese (1 cup) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 4…