Description These Mexican fritters are very common at fairs. In my border hometown, the line at this stand is always overwhelming. People wait hours in line just to get a taste of these churros. I have run across several recipes but this is the best one by far. Ingredients 1 cup water 2 ½ tablespoons white … Read more
Description This is a mildly hot Cajun spice mix you make yourself with common spices from your pantry. For those who like it hotter, add the optional crushed red pepper. This makes a great oven Cajun hashbrowns! Ingredients 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 ½ teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon … Read more
Description A delicious, and relatively easy, way to make chicken thighs! It’s great served over wild rice! Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced ½ onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, thinly … Read more
Description A much requested chicken recipe! Easy to double for a large group. Delicious! Ingredients 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon cold water ½ cup white sugar ½ cup soy sauce ¼ cup cider vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 12 skinless chicken thighs Instructions Preheat the oven … Read more
Description This is a very easy but elegant recipe that looks like you’ve spent hours in the kitchen when you’ve barely lifted a finger! Ingredients 2 large bone-in chicken breast halves with skin ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon garlic, minced ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper ¼ teaspoon dried … Read more
Description Really, really good and moist- my kids eat it as quickly as I can make it. Bread will freeze well, and keep in refrigerator for weeks. Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 3 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 2 ¼ cups … Read more
Description In the early 1950’s, I received this recipe on an open-line, talk-radio show. It makes the lightest, crispiest batter imaginable. This makes enough to coat approximately 2 pounds of fish. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup milk ½ cup water ¼ cup baking powder 1 teaspoon salt Instructions Whisk together the flour milk … Read more
Description Sometimes the basics are the best! I’ve used this simple recipe for years to make garlic bread, and any leftovers go great on barbequed steaks, pasta, rice or potatoes. You can use any butter or margarine you like. Also, fresh or minced garlic in a jar works well. Adjust the amount of garlic to … Read more
Description These classic diner-style hash browns are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Ingredients 2 russet potatoes, peeled 3 tablespoons clarified butter salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 pinch paprika, or to taste Instructions Shred potatoes into a large bowl filled with cold … Read more
Description Refrigerated biscuits with cinnamon bake in a tube pan. My 7 year old daughter, Leah, loves her Monkey Bread. Enjoy! Ingredients 3 (12 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough 1 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ cup margarine 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional) ½ cup raisins Instructions Preheat … Read more