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Beef Stew
By JGiusto
In a large pot or dutch oven, cook beef in oil over medium heat until brown
- 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons cold water
Triple Chippers Cookies
By JGiusto
From Christine Ciprut (part of our cookie exchange)
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
Escarole and Bean Soup
By JGiusto
Take one head of escarole and chop in half and rinse clean with water, then put into a large bowl and set aside
- 1 15oz. can of small white beans or a can of cannellini beans
- 1 8oz. can of tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons of garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 head of escarole, chopped in half, cleaned
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup of water
Butternut Squash Soup
By JGiusto
Melt the butter in a large pot, and cook the onion, celery, carrot, potatoes, and squash 5 minutes, or until lightl...
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, cubed
- 1 medium butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Biscotti Recipe (From Angela)
By JGiusto
First beat the oil, sugar and eggs about 3 minutes
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 2 Tsp. baking powder
- 4 Tsp. vanilla
Casserole
By JGiusto
Mom's easy casserole recipe
- 1 zucchini
- 3 eggs
- 1 box spinach, thawed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 cup Bisquik
Easy Broccoli Quiche
By JGiusto
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 eggs, well beaten
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Potato Casserole
By JGiusto
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 6 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4" slices
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded monterey cheese
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- fresh or dried parsley, to garnish (optional)
Chocolate Chip Cookies (Christmas)
By JGiusto
Recipe from Aunt Caroline
- 1 cup Crisco
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 3-1/2 cups sifted flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup nuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Italian American Cheesecake (From Cathy)
By JGiusto
Mix all ingredients without ricotta first
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- a little fresh lemon
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup ricotta
- Pre-made graham cracker crust