Vegan Chocolate Cake

1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup cocoa 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup canola oil 1 tbsp white vinegar 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup cold water Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9 by 9 inch pan. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, sugar, and salt.… Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Cake

Braised Turnip Greens

1 bunch turnip greens, washed well, stalks removed, chopped in a chiffonade 1/2 onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 lb bacon, diced 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning 2 cups chicken stock Saute the bacon until crisp in a dutch oven. Add the onion and garlic clove and saute until tender. Add the turnip greens and… Continue reading Braised Turnip Greens

Cumin Ham Steaks

2 ham steaks 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp minced rosemary 1/4 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp chili flakes Combine everything but the ham and mix well. Rinse the ham in cold water and pat dry. Grill the ham.  During the last 2 minutes, brush on the glaze and then cook until ready.

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Apple Crunch

3 granny smith apples, cored, and sliced very thin brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup oats 1/4 cup flour 3 tbsp butter, melted vanilla ice cream Preheat the oven to 375 F. Combine the apples, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and the cinnamon in a 2 quart casserole dish. Mix well. Combine the oats, flour,… Continue reading Apple Crunch

Western Steak

1/4 onion, chopped 1/2 tsp liquid smoke juice of half a lemon 1 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp horseradish 1/2 tsp paprika cracked pepper sea salt 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 steaks olive oil Combine the onion, garlid, liquid smoke, lemon juice, ketchup, worcestershire, horseradish, paprika, and pepper.  Mix well. Rub into… Continue reading Western Steak

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M&M Cookies

1/2 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/3 cups flour 1 cup mini m&ms Preheat the oven to 375 F and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Cream the butter with the sugars.  Beat in the egg… Continue reading M&M Cookies

Bacon Pimento Pasta

3/4 lb linguine sea salt cracked pepper 4 oz. bacon, diced 1 cup frozen peas 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup pimentos parmesan, grated Boil the linguine in well salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, saute the bacon in a dutch oven until crisp. Stir in the peas and saute until the peas are heated through.… Continue reading Bacon Pimento Pasta

Zucchini and Mushrooms

1 zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise and then cut in chunks 8 large mushroom caps, quartered olive oil salt Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the zucchini and mushrooms at the same time and season with salt. Saute until cooked.

Lamb Kabobs

1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tsp dry thyme 6 cloves garlic, sliced thin 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb lamb, cut in 1" cubes Combine the soy suace, thyme, garlic, and olive oil.  Mix well. Pour over the lamb and mix well. Chill overnight. Drain the marinade from the lamb and discard the liquid.  Skewer… Continue reading Lamb Kabobs