Do you have some left-over pumpkins? Don’t throw them out. Cook them. They make the most delicious pumpkin pie. Stab it a few times with a knife around the top. Put it in a glass dish and pop it in the microwave for 20 to 30 minutes. Take it out and let it cool. Cut it in half, dig out the seeds, then scoop out the meat. Blend it in the food processor until it’s smooth. Put 1 1/2 cups…
Although I’ve canned and created many things in the kitchen, I’ve never made my own ketchup. I ran across this recipe at mommypotamus.com. I think I’ll try it. Let me know what you think if you try this stuff. Quick Homemade Ketchup Ingredients: o 12-14 ounces tomato paste (my favorite tomato paste comes in 7 oz jars) o 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup (Grade B is best – it has more minerals than Grade A) o 1/2 cup apple…
My grandson is at it again. He sent me this. Let me know what you think. To Die For Blueberry Muffins Makes 8 large muffins Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all purpose flour ¾ cups white sugar ½ teaspoons salt 2 Teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 1 cup fresh blueberries Topping: ½ cup white sugar 1/3 cup all purpose flour ¼ cup butter, cubed 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon Directions: Preheat oven to 400…
For my gluten-free friends I got this recipe off this neat site called: http://glutenfreeonashoestring.com/ Check her out She’s got some goodies on there. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Yield: 24 cookies Ingredients: 1 cup (256 g) smooth natural peanut butter 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, chopped 2 1/4 cups (315 g) all-purpose gluten-free flour 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if your blend already contains it) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup (200…
My grandson shared this recipe with me recently. Try it and see what you think. Do you like them better than your regular recipe? Special Chocolate Chip Cookies 2 sticks butter ¾ cup brown sugar ¾ cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 eggs ½ cup oats 2 ¼ cup flour 1 ½ teaspoon soda ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Chocolate chips Cream butter, sugars, vanilla, and lemon. Add eggs. Stir in flour, oats, salt, cinnamon….
Do you have too many cucumbers in your garden? Here’s a way to use some after you’ve given away so many your friends won’t take any more. Soak medium sized cucumbers 24 hours in a brine made of 1 cup salt to 8 cups water. Remove from the brine and dry. Make a vinegar solution of 2 cups white vinegar to 3 cups water. Add 2 tablespoons of mixed pickling spices, and several small bunches of fresh dill. Bring to…
We visited the Stone Hill Winery in Branson, MO last week and picked up an interesting recipe. You might like to try it. Cream Sherry Bundt Cake Pre heat oven to 350 degrees, grease and flour pan. Mix yellow cake mix with: 4 eggs 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup cream sherry 1/2 cup water Chop 1/2 cup nuts. Sprinkle some in the bottom of the pan. Pour in batter. Top off with remaining nuts Bake 50 to 60 minutes Boil:…
Last week I posted a sugar cookie recipe which contained lime juice and lime zest. I received a message from a reader who said, “No! Please do not promote the use of citrus in new and unusual places. Many of us are allergic to citrus. Last week I was in a restaurant in Estes Park where we had eaten many times in previous years. New owner. Lime in everything!!! The waitress said the kitchen said all I could have from…
Please note! I realized I sent this blog without any tags a few weeks ago so I am going to resend in case someone missed it. This 4th of July I gathered the needed items for our annual picnic. All went well until I discovered the ice cream freezer fairy had made off with the cranking mechanism and inside barrel of the freezer. Not to worry. I’d hunt in the basement and find it. Besides, our eldest son, Trey, planned…
Sugar Cookies with a Twist Recently I tasted some sugar cookies with a taste I couldn’t identify at first. Then on closer inspection, I realized the cookies contained lime zest. Looking through recipes, I found one that is similar. Try it and tell me what you think. I think this recipe could use some more lime zest. Spring Lime Tea Cookies 2 teaspoons lime juice 1/3 cup milk ½ cup butter, softened ¾ cup white sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoons…