Chicken Pillows

  Chicken Pillows 1 whole chicken breast1 garlic clove (halved)1 oz mozzarella cheese2 tbsp bread crumbs2 tbsp sherry1 tbsp butterpepper to taste1 tbsp chopped parsley Remove bones from breast. Cut in half and pound lightly.Slice cheese thinly. Place cheese over...

1.2.3. Plain Pastry

Just a simple pastry dough recipe.

Lemon Meringue Pie

Classic lemon meringue pie. Yum!

Instant Pot Turkey Breast

  Instant Pot Turkey Breast Cook a turkey breast - or two - in a pressure cooker from frozen! 3 lb Butterball (or other) Turkey Breast (the herb one is nice)2-3 stalks celery (to fit on the bottom of pot)1 onion (cut in large chunks)2 Tbsp butter (sliced in...

Beef Stroganoff

  Beef Stroganoff 2 lbs sirloin tip beef (cut in strips)½ c finely chopped onion2 tbsp butter or margarine2 tbsp flour2 beef bouillon cubes½ c sour cream2 tbsp tomato paste1 tsp dry mustard½ tsp saltdash of black pepper4 oz can mushrooms and liquid1 ½ c water...

Elephant Ears

This recipe was posted in the San Diego Union Tribune newspaper when I was a kid.

Souplantation Chicken Pot Pie Stew

  Souplantation Chicken Pot Pie Stew I tweaked this very slightly from the original Souplantation recipe. I added corn, which was not originally called for. 1¼ lbs red potatoes (¾” cubed )2 Tbsp canola oil1 lb raw chicken breast (cooked and sliced into bite size...

Chicken Tortilla and Lime Soup

  Chicken Tortilla and Lime Soup I made a large version of this recipe. If you are wanting to make a smaller version, use one Rotel tomatoes with chilies and 1/4 cup lime juice instead.  Soup Base2-4 chicken pieces (skinless, boneless)8 cups chicken broth1...

Creamy Dill Potato Salad

  Creamy Dill Potato Salad 3 lbs red potatoes½ c Wishbone Italian Dressing¾ c mayonnaise½ c sliced green onions1 tsp Dijon mustard1 tsp lemon juice1 tsp dill1/8 tsp black pepper Cook potatoes until tender, drain, and let cool . Cut in 1” pieces.Combine the...

Coconut Pecan Frosting 2

Here is a second version of the classic frosting of German Chocolate Cake.

Sourdough Biscuits

Sourdough Biscuits

  Sourdough Biscuits 1 pkg dry yeast1 c lukewarm water2 c buttermilk½ c sugar4 tsp baking powder½ c oil1 tsp salt¼ tsp baking soda5 c flour Dissolve 1 pkg dry yeast in 1 c lukewarm water. Add buttermilk, sugar, baking powder, oil, salt, and baking soda.Add 6 (or...

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French Pancakes (Crepes)

French Pancakes (Crepes)

  French Pancakes (Crepes) These were frequently made for breakfast every morning that I spent the night at my friend Christy's house. The recipe came from her mother. Since Sally had 4 children who would often all have someone spending the night it took quite a...

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El Torito’s Sweet Corn Cake

El Torito’s Sweet Corn Cake

  El Torito’s Sweet Corn Cake 2/3 c unsalted butter1/3 c masa harina (see note)4 tbsp cold water10 oz frozen corn kernels (or corn from 2 large fresh cobs)3 tbsp cornmeal1/3 c sugar2 tbsp whipping cream¼ tsp baking powder¼ tsp salt Place butter in mixing bowl and...

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Corn Bread

Corn Bread

  Corn Bread 2 c cornmeal5 tsp baking powder3 eggs2 tbsp melted butter2 c flour1 tsp salt2 c milk½ c boiling water Pour boiling water over cornmeal and let stand until cool.Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.Beat eggs until light and add them to...

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Brown Sugar Banana Bread

Brown Sugar Banana Bread

  Brown Sugar Banana Bread 1 c brown sugar (packed)½ c butter or margarine2 eggs1½ c mashed bananas (3-4)2 c all-purpose flour3 tsp baking powder½ tsp salt½ cup finely chopped walnuts Cream together sugar and butter. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after...

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Thelma’s Baked Potato Salad

Thelma’s Baked Potato Salad

  Thelma’s Baked Potato Salad 8 potatoes (cooked and diced)1 lb processed cheese spread (cubed)½ cup chopped onion1-2 tsp saltPepper to taste1 c commercial salad dressing½ lb slightly fried bacon (drained)¼ c green olives Combine all but bacon and olives, mixing...

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