5 large cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup long grain white rice 1 cup chicken stock 3/4 cup water 1/4 tsp salt Heat the butter with the olive oil in a saucepan. Saute the garlic until tender. Stir in the rice and keep stirring 2 minutes. Add the chicken… Continue reading Garlic Rice Pilaf
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Pine Nut Couscous
1 tbsp butter 3/4 cup chicken stock salt 1/3 cup couscous 2 tbsp pine nuts Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous and season lightly. Cover and turn off the heat and let stand 10 minutes. Stir in the pine nuts. Serve.
Braised Carrots
1 tbsp butter 3/4 lb small carrots, peeled, trimmed, cut 1/4 inch thick 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/2 tsp dry thyme salt and pepper 1/2 cup chicken stock Preheat the oven to 375 F. Melt the butter in an oven proof skillet and saute the carrots with the garlic and thyme. Season with salt and… Continue reading Braised Carrots
Brownie Bran Muffins
2 cups flour 5 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 scant cup sugar 2/3 cup cocoa powder 1 cup bran 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla 2/3 cup canola oil Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a muffin tin with paper cups. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar,… Continue reading Brownie Bran Muffins
Lemon Graham Square
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup packed brown sugar a pinch of salt 1/3 cup butter, softened 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla juice of 2 lemons Preheat the oven to 350 F. Combine the graham crumbs, sugar, salt, baking powder, and the butter. Mix well with… Continue reading Lemon Graham Square
Peanut Butter Bread
2 cups flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup milk Preheat the oven to 350 and line a loaf pan with tin foil. Combine all the ingredients and stir well. Pour into the prepared pan and back for 50 to 60 minutes.… Continue reading Peanut Butter Bread
Hominy with Cheese Sauce
1 tbsp butter 1 1/2 tbsp flour 3/4 cup milk 2/3 cup grated cheddar cheese salt 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne 1/2 tsp mustard powder 2 tsp worcestershire sauce 1 small jar pimentos, drained 1 can white hominy, rinsed and drained Preheat the oven to 400 F. Grease a 9 by 9" baking dish.… Continue reading Hominy with Cheese Sauce
Chicken Marsala
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts salt and pepper olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 shallot, minced 1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 lb fettucine 2/3 cup marsala wine 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 tbsp dijon parmesan, grated Heat 1 1/2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet on high heat. … Continue reading Chicken Marsala
Fluffy Waffles
1 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder a pinch of salt 2 eggs, separated 1 tbsp sugar 1 cup milk 2 tbsp melted butter 1/2 tsp vanilla Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat the 2 egg yolks with the sugar until yellowy and then beat in the milk, butter, and vanilla. Stir in… Continue reading Fluffy Waffles
Porkchops with Mustard Sauce
3 tbsp cider vinegar 1 1/2 tsp honey 1 tbsp dijon 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp tabasco sea salt and cracked pepper olive oil 2 pork chops Combine the vinegar, honey, dijon, worcestershire, and tabasco. Mix well and set aside. Season the porkchops with salt and pepper. Heat some olive oil in a skillet… Continue reading Porkchops with Mustard Sauce