Grilled corn with spicy lime butter
During the hot summer months when corn is at its peak in flavor, I like to make this lazy side dish. Everyone at gatherings enjoys this dish and even the most inexperienced cook make this and look like a rock star. I make the Spicy lime butter the day before and who doesn’t like [...]
Quick easy make ahead lasagna
This is a make ahead recipe that you can have in the freezer for 2 months. Make sure the lasagna is tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and when you are ready to enjoy it…pull it out of the freezer and throw it into the oven. You can use smaller container like I did which [...]
Perfect Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients: 2 large eggs 1 15 oz can pureed pumpkin 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice pinch of salt 3/4 cup of evaporated milk 3/4 cup of heavy cream 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 store [...]
Burgers Apple Cider BBQ Sauce and Onions
Cinnamon onions: 2 tsp of distilled vinegar 4 medium sized Yellow onions (remove the root and slice thinly with the grain) 1 Tbs of butter 2 teaspoons of sugar 2 Tablespoons of oil (canola, corn) 1 Tablespoon of ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice (optional) In a large saute pan melt the butter and oil over [...]
Sauteed Corn and Onions
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of butter 1 teaspoon of olive oil 1 large Spanish onion chopped 1 tablespoons honey 3-4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 to 5 ears) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup chopped chives Kosher salt and fresh black pepper. Over medium heat, place butter and olive oil in a in a large [...]
Quick Ginger Cookies
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup margarine at room temperature 1 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 orange juice or water 1/4 cup molasses Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Sift together the flour, ginger, [...]
Easy Peach Pie
Ingredients: 2 store bought pie crust 1 large egg beaten with 1-teaspoon of water 8-10 ripe peaches, skins removed and sliced 1 lemon juiced 4 tablespoons all purpose white flour 1 cup white sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Preparation: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees [...]
Cracker Pie
Ingredients: 1 package frozen 9 inch pie dough in its own tin 16 coarsely broken saltine crackers 8 oz water Juice of one orange 1/2 cup sugar 1 stick of butter divided into 4 pieces 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg 1 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger or [...]
Banana Muffins
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 1/2 bananas, mashed with the tines of a fork 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 dark brown sugar packed 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup of canola oil 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour [...]
Marty’s Coffee Cake
Preheat oven to 350 FCinnamon syrup: 3 tablespoons unsalted hatter, melted 3 teaspoons white sugar 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon In a small bowl stir together the melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside. Streusel: 3/4 cup of flour 3/4 cup oats (not instant) 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 [...]
Fennel seed scented mulled wine
Ingredients: 2 bottles of red wine (Cabernet or Pinot or Zinfandel) 1 cup of sugar 2 sticks of cinnamon 1 tbs of whole peppercorns 3 tbs of fennel seed 1 gallon of apple cider 1/2 a gallon of orange juice Directions: In a large stock pot, take the first five ingredients and bring to [...]
