Potato Pancakes I

Description This is a traditional potato pancake recipe, and is a wonderful comfort food. Serve with applesauce and sour cream for a light dinner, or with roast chicken for a hearty winter meal. You can use more flour if the mixture seems too wet. Ingredients 4 large potatoes 1 yellow onion 1 egg, beaten 1 … Read more

Banana Crumb Muffins

Description The crumb topping is what makes these banana muffins stand apart from the ordinary. They’re scrumptious! Ingredients 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 3 bananas, mashed ¾ cup white sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten ⅓ cup butter, melted ⅓ cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons … Read more

Best Egg Rolls

Description These are fabulous as a side dish with stir-fry dishes. Serve warm with egg roll sauce or soy sauce if desired. Ingredients 1 pound ground pork 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 quart peanut oil for frying 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons water 2 cups shredded cabbage 2 ounces shredded … Read more

Vodka Martini Cocktail

Description Vodka replaces gin in this variation of the classic martini. Shake until ice cold and serve up in a chilled martini glass. Ingredients 3 fluid ounces vodka 1 fluid ounce dry vermouth 1 cup ice cubes 3 olives Instructions Combine vodka and dry vermouth in a cocktail mixing glass. Fill with ice and stir … Read more

Beef Au Jus

Description This is the most minimalist method for doing a quick au jus for your prime rib of beef. Ingredients ¼ cup beef fat drippings from a prime rib or other roast beef (see footnote) 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups beef broth salt and ground black pepper to taste Instructions Melt fat in a … Read more

Apple Crisp II

Description A simple dessert that’s great served with ice cream. Ingredients 10 cups all-purpose apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup water 1 cup quick-cooking oats 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup packed brown sugar ¼ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda … Read more

Louisiana Crawfish Boil

Description What a feast! Invite the family and dig into this messy, yummy boil. Combining crawfish, sausage, corn, mushrooms, potatoes, and artichokes, this is a dish you’ll crave over and over. Add other seafood or vegetables to your liking. Ingredients 2 heads garlic, unpeeled 5 bay leaves 2 (3 ounce) packages dry crab boil 1 … Read more

Funnel Cakes

Description You don’t need to wait for the county fair to enjoy delicious old-fashioned funnel cakes. You just need a funnel with a 1/2-inch opening that can hold a cup of batter. Ingredients 8 cups vegetable oil for frying 1 ½ cups milk 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon ground … Read more

Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

Description Nothing brings a recipe to life like fresh lemons! For a change of pace from the standard Southern-style lemon bars, you need to look no further! This recipe is easy and the taste is divine. I have also made this with Splenda® and low-fat cream cheese and they were just as wonderful. Ingredients cooking … Read more

Blueberry Pie

Description This is the best when made with fresh picked blueberries! It is a beautiful sight with a lattice top. Ingredients ¾ cup white sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 cups fresh blueberries 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie 1 tablespoon butter Instructions Set an … Read more