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Grandma's Country White Bread
By wjkn@aol.com
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and sugar
- 3 cups luke-warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. yeast
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1 Tbsp. salt
- 6 - 7 cups unbleached ground white wheat flour (You can use regular all-purpose flour with success as well. You will need more flour, and it will make a softer, less-coarse bread.)
Shortbread Bites
By wjkn@aol.com
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp. powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 c. unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp. red and green nonpareils or sprinkles
Santa Fe Chicken Salad
By wjkn@aol.com
Make dressing/marinade. Whisk together olive oil, red pepper flakes, lime juice, garlic and cumin until emulsified
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 c. lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
- 2 small corn tortillas
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 c. chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 c. black beans, drained
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 2/3 c. corn
- 1 c. Shredded Monterey Jack
- 1/4 c. Chopped cilantro
Asian Orange Chicken
By wjkn@aol.com
"A delicious citrus chicken recipe with flavors reminiscent of the orange chicken from a popular restaurant in the ...
- Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Toffee
By wjkn@aol.com
Butter and 8"x8" baking pan; spread walnuts on the bottom
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Penne and Broccoli
By wjkn@aol.com
Boil penne 6 minutes less than al dente; add broccoli florets, and cook until penne is al dente
- Penne
- Broccoli
- Crushed garlic
- Olive oil
- Lemon zest and juice
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parmesan
Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies
By wjkn@aol.com
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Confectioner’s sugar, for dusting
- 1 (18 ounce) box moist chocolate cake mix
- 1 (8-ounce) brick cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 egg
- 1 stick of butter, room temperature
Taco Salad III
By wjkn@aol.com
"This taco salad contains traditional ingredients such as lettuce, tomatoes, beans, ground beef and corn chips
- 16 ounces lean ground beef
- 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed
- 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 (16 ounce) package corn chips
- 1 (16 ounce) bottle Catalina salad dressing
Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
By wjkn@aol.com
To Make The Salad: Toss all ingredients together with your desired amount of dressing until combined
- Salad Ingredients:
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 avocado, diced (or you can double this to 2 avocados!)
- 4 ounces crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- half a small red onion, thinly sliced
- poppyseed dressing (recipe below)
- Poppyseed Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup avocado oil (or any oil, such as olive oil)
- 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds
- pinch of ground dry mustard (optional)
- salt and pepper
30 Clove Garlic Chicken
By wjkn@aol.com
Serve with rice or potatoes, your favorite vegetable and toasted country-style bread to soak up the juices
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 8 chicken thighs
- 2 cups onion, thinly sliced
- 30 whole garlic cloves
- 1 cup white wine
- 4 branches rosemary
- salt & pepper