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Zucchini Quiche
By JGiusto
From Cathy Carlino (Carlo's mom)
- 2 cups of Bisquick
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
- 2 shredded zucchini
- 1 small chopped onion
- 1 cup of grated cheese or more
- fresh basil
- dash of salt
Glazed Cinnamon Scones
By JGiusto
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Scone Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 egg, separated
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- 1/3 cup buttermilk (or 1/3 cup milk mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice)
- Crumb Topping (can be adjusted to your liking):
- 1-2 Tablespoons turbinado (or sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Glaze Ingredients (can be adjusted to your liking):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-3 teaspoons milk (enough to make a glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Apple Pie (Mom's Recipe)
By JGiusto
Mix all ingredients and place into pre-cooked pie shell
- 6 apples
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/8 nutmeg
- 1 Tbsp. orange juice
Cabbage Soup
By JGiusto
Directions: 2. In large Dutch oven, cook bacon until crispy, then remove bacon
- 1/2 head cabbage, roughly chopped
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 4 to 5 slices of bacon, diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 14 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp basil
- 2 whole Bay leaves
- salt and black to taste
Rice Pudding (from Grandma Fran)
By JGiusto
Heat milk to boiling point
- 2 cups rice (cooked)
- 2 boxes of raisins
- 1 quart and a cup of milk
- 3 eggs separated
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup of sugar (scant)
Spinach Manicotti
By JGiusto
And did I mention this dish is easy? Cook the pasta, stir together the ricotta and chopped spinach, fill the pasta,...
- 8 manicotti shells
- 1 (15-oz.) container light ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (8-oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained of excess moisture
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Quinoa Side Dish
By JGiusto
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 dash fresh lemon juice (optional)
Ice Cream Log Cake (From Mom)
By JGiusto
This recipe fills TWO jelly roll pans ½ gallon of softened ice cream Beat 4 eggs on high for five minutes Add i
- 1/2 gallon softened ice cream
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 box Devil's food cake mix
- Crisco
- powdered sugar
Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
By JGiusto
Directions Prepare Squash: Heat oven to 425º F and line two large baking sheets with aluminum foil
- 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 pounds or 8 cups, cubed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Dash cayenne, optional
Cookies and Cream Cookies
By JGiusto
Cream butter and sugars until fluffy, about 3 minutes
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Snack sized Cookies and Cream Chocolate bars, chopped (you can substitute vanilla chocolate chips instead)
- 15 Oreo Cookies, chopped