May, 2005
Sunday, May 22nd, 2005
Ingredients * 2 1/3 cups Bisquick mix * 1/2 cup milk * 1 tablespoon sugar * 1 tablespoon butter, melted Directions Preheat oven to 425. Combine ingredients in a bowl and mix until a dough forms. Pat out 1/2 inch thick and form muffins with an upside down glass. Cook for 10 – 12 minutes. [...]
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Monday, May 9th, 2005
Ingredients * 3 chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces * 2 tablespoons butter * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 1 can chicken broth * 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice * pepper to taste * 1 bunch fresh basil or dried basil to taste * 2 teaspoons corn starch * 1 package linguine Directions Cook [...]
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Monday, May 9th, 2005
Ingredients * 1 package of Lasagna noodles * 1 15 ounce container of Ricotta cheese * 1 (or 2?) egg, beaten * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 1 onion, diced * 2 cloves of garlic * 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated * 1 large ball of mozzarella, grated * 1 jar of pasta sauce [...]
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Thursday, May 5th, 2005
Thad’s mom’s Chicken Enchiladas: Ingredients * Two packets Lawry’s powered Enchilada Sauce Mix * Chopped up chicken you cooked or one of the already cooked chickens at the market. * Grate up a lot of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. The two blended together have a good flavor. * Can of chopped olives * Can [...]
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Thursday, May 5th, 2005
Ingredients * 1/4 cup olive oil * 1/4 cup rasberry balsalmic vinegar * 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar * 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 1/8 teaspoon pepper * 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon * 1 head romaine, torn into bite-sized pieces * 1/2 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained * 1 cup strawberries, stemmed [...]
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2005
I guess we can blame Thad when we gain a few pounds from this decadent treat. Ingredients Sauce * 4 1/2 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped * 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped * 1/3 cup hot water * 1/4 cup light corn syrup * 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract Cakes * 5 ounces [...]
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2005
Another yummy Thanksgiving treat from the Williams-Sonoma Thanksgiving Cookbook (complements of Thad’s Recipe Collection) Ingredients * 3 lbs carrots, peeled and cut on the diagonal into 1 inch pieces (or just use baby carrots) * 5 cups chicken stock * 3/4 cup pure maple syrup * 5 tablespoons unsalted butter * 1 1/2 tablespoons cider [...]
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2005
Ingredients * 4 lbs large Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled and scrubbed (or Russets, peeled) * Salt and freshly ground pepper * 1/2 cup unsalted butter * 4 leeks, including tender green parts, finely chopped and well rinsed * 1 cup sour cream at room temperature * 1 cup milk, heated to a simmer Directions Cut [...]
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2005
Sara first made this recipe for us from Thad’s Recipe Collection — yum! Ingredients * 14 oz package of caramels * 1/3 cup milk * 1 cup flour * 1 cup old fashioned oats * 1/2 teaspoon baking soda * 3/4 cup brown sugar * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter [...]
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2005
Another tasty creation from Thad’s Recipe Collection Ingredients * 1 medium shallot, sliced thin * 1/4 cup olive oil * 3 pints (2 pounds) cherry tomatoes, each tomato halved pole to pole * Table salt * 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper * 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, or to taste [...]
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