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These quick-cooking steaks bring comfort and a tasty dose of nostalgia
These thinly pounded steaks smothered in a rich, flavorful gravy are quick to come together. Minute-steak recipes originally used high-quality cuts of beef (most commonly sirloin) that were hand-pounded and flash-seared in a hot skillet. In some cases, the dish has evolved to include more affordable cuts of beef; here we prefer top round, bottom...Read more
Mighty Morning Milkshake
Jumpstart your day with this mighty morning milkshake. It's a rich, creamy, and energizing blend of your favorite fruits and a scoop of protein powder.
Ingredients: 1 banana 1 cup berries 1 cup almond milk 1 scoop protein powder Ice cubesInstructions: Blend all the ingredients together until smooth.
Pour into...Read more
Carnival Corn on the Cob
Relive your childhood fairground memories with this delightfully simple dish. Carnival Corn on the Cob brings the merriment of a summer festival right to your dinner table.
Ingredients Fresh corn cobs Butter SaltInstructions Boil the corn cobs until tender.
Slather them with butter and sprinkle with salt.
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Autumn's Kiss Pumpkin Soup
Immerse yourself in the amber hues and cozy flavors of fall with Autumn's Kiss Pumpkin Soup. The blend of creamy pumpkin, the subtle heat of ginger, and a hint of sweetness from honey will have you falling in love with autumn all over again.
Ingredients 1 medium-sized pumpkin, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 ...Read more
Lemon Curd
Enjoy this previously published Memorial Day edition....
Memorial Day was always a fun holiday at my house. As a kid, I remember the day to be sunny and not too cold. I’m sure that was not the case every year, but my memory holds that weather report on record anyway. One of the other things I will remember about Memorial Day is kittens...Read more
Avocado-Banana Smoothie
Jumpstart your day with this creamy, rich, and nutrient-packed smoothie. It's a delightful blend of heart-healthy avocado and sweet banana.
Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado 1 ripe banana 1 cup almond milk 1 tbsp honey Ice cubesInstructions: Blend all the ingredients together until smooth.
Pour into a glass and ...Read more
Dessert -- Apple Apricot Pie
1 9-inch pie crust
4 fresh apricots, cored and sliced
3 Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced
Three quarters cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
One half tsp. nutmeg
Crumb topping
Two thirds cup flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
One quarter cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp. ...Read more
Main Course -- Shrimp Stir-Fry
One quarter cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. ground cumin
Juice from 1 orange
1 Tbsp. orange zest
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
3 pounds shrimp, peeled
Juice of 1 lemon
One third cup cilantro, finely chopped
Heat oil in a skillet, add garlic and stir-fry until garlic begins ...Read more
Salad -- Watercress and Endive Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
3 cups watercress, washed with large stems removed
3 cups Endive, washed and sliced
1 cucumber, sliced
1 tomato, chopped
1 red onion, sliced
One quarter cup white wine vinegar
One third cup fresh orange juice
Two thirds cup olive oil
One half tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. dried tarragon
Salt ...Read more
Appetizer -- Chicken Sate
2 pounds boneless chicken cut into 1 inch pieces
One third cup orange juice
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. Sesame oil
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
One half tsp. ground ginger
Combine all ingredients and allow chicken to marinate for several hours or overnight. Place chicken on skewers ...Read more
Dessert -- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
2 cup rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
Two thirds cup whole-wheat flour
1 Tsp. ground nutmeg
1 Tsp. ground cinnamon
One half tsp. salt
One half tsp. baking soda
1 cup brown sugar
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
One quarter cup molasses
One quarter cup canola oil
One half cup ...Read more
Main Course -- Ginger Chicken
One half cup chicken broth
One quarter cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp. sugar
One half cup water
2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
6 boneless chicken breasts
In a saucepan, heat chicken broth, soy sauce, sugar, and water until boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer. Meanwhile, in a skillet heat oil and ...Read more
Appetizer -- Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives
1 large loaf Italian Bread
1 clove garlic, minced
8 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
One third cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
One quarter cup fresh parsley, chopped
One quarter cup olive oil
2 tsp. ground oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Slice bread loaf in half lengthwise. Place bread on a baking ...Read more
Dessert -- Streusel Pie
Filling:
1 prepared 9-inch pie crust
2 29-oz. cans of sliced peaches, drained
One third cup all-purpose flour
One half cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
Topping:
Three quarters cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
One half cup brown sugar
One third cup butter
Combine filling ingredients ...Read more
Main Course -- Schnitzel Paniert
4 very thinly sliced pork steaks
2 eggs
One half cup milk
1 cup flour
1 tsp. black pepper
One half tsp. paprika
Peanut oil for deep-frying
Preheat oil in deep fryer to medium heat. Make a wash by blending well the eggs and milk. Mix flour, pepper and paprika and place this on a sheet of waxed paper. Dip the...Read more
Appetizer -- Beef Stuffed With Cream Cheese
One half pound thin sliced roast beef
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
One half tsp. seasoned salt
1 Tbsp. prepared horseradish
Combine all ingredients except roast beef in a small bowl and mix well. Spread mixture over each slice of roast beef and roll up. Place seam side ...Read more
Dessert -- Peach and Macaroon Cobbler
3 cups fresh peaches, sliced
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
20 almond macaroons, crumbled
One quarter cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg
One quarter cup butter, melted
Place peaches in a greased 10 x 6 baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice followed by macaroons. Combine flour, sugar and cinnamon ...Read more
Main Course -- Crab Cakes
2 pounds backfin crabmeat
2 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
2 Saltine crackers, crushed.
1 Tbsp. dry mustard
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. butter
Carefully pick through crab meat to ...Read more
Appetizer -- Oyster Spinach Bisque
1 10-oz. package frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained
One half cup butter
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pint select oysters, drained
2 chicken bouillon cubes dissolved in 1/3-cup hot water
2 cups light cream
One third cup flour
1 Tbsp. dry sherry
Salt and ...Read more
Dessert -- Chocolate Fudge Oatmeal Drops
2 cups sugar
One half cup milk
One half cup cocoa
One half cup butter
1 tsp. vanilla
One half cup peanut butter *
3 cups uncooked oatmeal
Combine sugar, milk, cocoa and butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil, heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add vanilla, peanut butter and oatmeal. Mix well and drop ...Read more