Crockpot Turkey Breast

Mix the following to rub in and on the turkey breast… 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Place turkey breast in crock pot with 1 cup chicken stock. Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours, but check to make sure temperature is 161-165 degrees before removing; once removed, let rest 20-30 minutes before serving. ...

November 22, 2012 · 1 min

Dark-Chocolate with Nuts and Cherries

Basically the same recipe as Food & Wine’s Dark-Chocolate Bark with Walnuts and Dried Cherries Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread 1 1/2 cups nuts on baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes. Coarsely chop. The original recipe called for walnuts, but I use whatever I have on hand or in the freezer (usually pecans). Place 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate in glass bowl and microwave (on high) for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat until melted then add 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate and stir until melted. ...

November 21, 2012 · 1 min

Monster Chocolate Chip Cookies

My version of the the DoubleTree Hotel Chocolate Chip Cookies that I found at Top Secret Recipes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix… 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (packed) 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup unsalted butter (two sticks) 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional) Add and continue mixing until smooth… 2 large eggs (slightly beaten) Sift… 1/2 cups oat flour (or rolled oats that have been ground in blender or food processor) 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Combine sugar mixture with flour mixture then add… ...

September 3, 2012 · 1 min

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix… 1/4 cup honey (my original recipe called for vegetable oil) 1 3/4 cups unsalted butter (3 1/2 sticks) 2 cups dark brown sugar (packed) 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla (pure) 2 large eggs (slightly beaten) Sift… 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder Combine sugar mixture with flour mixture then add… 2 cups coarsely chopped nuts (I prefer walnuts, but pecans or any combination will work) 2 cups (or 1 - 12 oz. package) milk chocolate chips (I have used dark chocolate as well) Bake approximately 10-12 minutes (maybe longer depending on the size of cookie - if the cookie is really large, say 1/4 cup, reduce the oven temperature to 350). When removing from oven, let sit on cookie sheet 5 minutes or so, then transfer to newspaper to cool. [ cookies that have a lot of oil, I always cool on newspaper ] ...

September 3, 2012 · 1 min

Ginger Lime Marinade for Pork

Mix (I use a blender) 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 3 tablespoons chopped onion 2 cloves garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablesppons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil Good for 2 to 3 pounds of pork.

April 16, 2012 · 1 min

Leek and Potato Soup with Mushrooms

Heat large pan on medium-high. Add 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Clean and chop large leek and add to pan with 2 cloves of garlic (smashed & minced). “Sweat” for 5 minutes. Add 8 ounces sliced or chopped mushrooms. Cook additional 5 minutes. Add 3 cans (approximately 6 cups) chicken stock. Bring to boil and cook 5 minutes. Add 1 cup instant potato flakes. Cook for 5 minutes until thick. ...

April 16, 2012 · 1 min

Green Beans & Red Potatoes

Add 1 pound red potatoes (halved or quartered) to large pot of boiling salted water. Cook 15 minutes. Add 1 pound green beans (trimmed & crosscut) to water. Cook 3-4 minutes. Drain. Heat large skillet (or use same pot used earlier) - medium heat; Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 large garlic clove (minced). Saute for 30 seconds. Add potatoes and green beans to skillet. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook 2-3 minutes and toss. ...

April 16, 2012 · 1 min

Breakfast Casserole

Cook and drain 1/2 pound spicy pork sausage Layer the following in buttered 8x8x2" square baking dish 4 cups Ore Ida Potatoes O’Brien (or Hashbrowns) Optional: 1/4 cup jalapeños 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese cooked sausage 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Mix the following and pour over contents of pan 3 eggs (beaten) 1/2 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes. Knife will come out clean when done. Let cool on wire rack for 10-15 minutes before serving. ...

April 16, 2012 · 1 min

Fajita Seasoning

Mix the following: 1 Tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

April 16, 2012 · 1 min

My Take on Apple Cobbler

This is the apple version of my Peach Cobbler Preheat oven 350 degrees. Combine the following, bring to boil, and simmer for 10 minutes: 6-7 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water Remove from heat and stir in the following: 2 tablesppons flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamin 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Put 8 tablespoons unsalted butter in 3-quart baking dish and place in oven to melt. Make sure you don’t burn the butter. ...

January 1, 2012 · 1 min