1 bunch turnip greens, washed carefully, stems removed, chopped coarsely 1 turnip, peeled, diced dash of sugar 3 thick slices bacon, diced or 6 thin ones 1/2 onion, minced 1 tbsp lemon pepper tabasco Bring a large pot of boiling water to boil and add the greens, and the turnip, and a dash of sugar.… Continue reading Turnip Greens
Glazed Ham Steaks
2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp rum 1 tbsp dijon 1 tsp cider vinegar a pinch of ground cloves cracked pepper 2 ham steaks Rinse and pat dry the hams. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 2 minutes. … Continue reading Glazed Ham Steaks
Extreme Muffins
2 cups flour 2/3 cup sugar 2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 2 cups grated carrots 1/2 chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped pecans 3/4 cup shredded coconut 1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, shredded 2 eggs 2/3 cup canola oil 2 tsp vanilla Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a… Continue reading Extreme Muffins
Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies
1/2 cup softened butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup flour 1 cup oats 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 cup chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 400 F. Cream the butter with both the sugars. Beat in the egg, and… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies
Hot Artichoke Dip
14 oz. canned water packed artichoke hearts 1/2 onion 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup mayonnaise 8 oz. cream cheese, softened, cubed 2/3 cup parmesan, grated 6 oz. sour cream Preheat the oven to 350 F. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and blend, leaving some texture. Pour into an 8" baking dish. Bake… Continue reading Hot Artichoke Dip
Tilapia with Lime Butter
2 tilapia fillets 1/4 cup butter, softened olive oil zest of 1 lime juice of half a lime 1 serrano chile, minced, with seeds salt pepper Combine the butter, lime juice, lime zest and the chile. Season with a bit of salt and mash well. Chill. Heat some olive oil in a large non stick… Continue reading Tilapia with Lime Butter
Home Fries
olive oil 1/2 onion, minced 1 tbsp butter 1/2 lb potatoes, diced 1/2 inch salt black pepper cayenne Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 6 minutes. Drain well. Heat about 2 tbsp of olive oil in a dutch oven and saute the onion until tender. Add the potatoes and season with salt, pepper,… Continue reading Home Fries
Nicole and David Wedding Cake
cocoa powder 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup canola oil 1 large egg 1 tbsp red food colouring vanilla 1/2 cup buttermilk 3/4 tsp baking soda 1 tsp white vinegar 4 oz. softened cream cheese butter icing sugar Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 9 by 9… Continue reading Nicole and David Wedding Cake
Lemon Tea Muffins
1 cup flour sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 eggs lemon juice butter Preheat the oven to 375 F and grease a muffin tray. Combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, the baking powder, and the salt. Mix in the eggs, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Stir until just… Continue reading Lemon Tea Muffins