6 slices bacon 1/2 tsp dry thyme 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 parsnip, peeled, and julienned fine salt, cracked pepper 1/2 lb spaghetti 1/4 cup light cream 1/2 cup grated parmesan Boil the spaghetti in salted water. Fry the bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towel. Saute the garlic and the parsnip, and… Continue reading Creamy Parsnip Spaghetti
Mashed Rutabaga
1 rutabaga, peeled, diced small butter salt Boil the rutabaga in salted water until tender, for about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well. Mash. Stir in 1 tbsp or so of butter. Salt to taste.
Caper Macaroni
1/2 lb macaroni salt cracked pepper 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup capers, minced 1/4 cup parsley, minced 1/2 cup panko parmesan Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water. Heat the oil on medium heat in a skillet. Saute the garlic for 1 minute. Stir in the capers, parsley, and panko. … Continue reading Caper Macaroni
Rosemary Chicken Breast
2 chicken breasts 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp dry rosemary 2 garlic cloves, crushed juice of 1/2 a lemon cracked pepper sea salt Combine the olive oil, rosemary, garlic, lemon, and cracked pepper. Pour over the chicken and marinate overnight. Heat the grill. Grill the chicken. Season with salt and serve.
Salmon with Lime Butter
2 salmon fillets zest of 1 lime olive oil kosher salt and cracked pepper 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 garlic clove, crushed juice of half a lime Combine the lime zest, garlic, lime juice, butter, 1/2 tsp salt, and cracked pepper. Chill. Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and then season with salt and pepper. Heat… Continue reading Salmon with Lime Butter
Turkish Pilaf
1 cup raw rice butter 1 tsp salt cracked pepper 2 cups water 1 tbsp chicken bouillon Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a saucepan. Add the rice and saute until it starts to look dry and sticks to the bottom. Stir in the salt, pepper, water, and chicken bouillon. Bring to a boil, then cover,… Continue reading Turkish Pilaf
Cowboy Cookies
2 cups flour 2 cups oats 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped pecans Combine the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder,… Continue reading Cowboy Cookies
Bittersweet Chocolate Cake
16 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1/2 cup butter 2 tbsp cocoa 4 egg yolks 6 egg whites pinch of salt 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup heavy cream 4 oz. semi sweet chocolate, chopped 1 tbsp corn syrop Preheat the oven to 325 F. Spray a 10" springform with vegetable oil spray. Line the bottom… Continue reading Bittersweet Chocolate Cake
Marble Cheesecake
16 oz. small curd cottage cheese 3 tbsp cocoa 1/4 tsp instant coffee powder 1 cup sugar 3 tbsp water 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice 8 oz. cream cheese 3 eggs 1 tbsp vanilla 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup oreo crumbs Line a sieve with several layers of paper towels folded. Top the layers with… Continue reading Marble Cheesecake
Granny’s Pumpkin Pie
flour 1/2 cup lard 1/4 cup water 1 tbsp vinegar 375 ml canned pure pumpkin puree 300 ml Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp ginger 1 tsp cinnamon whipped cream Cut the lard into 1 1/2 cups of flour. Combine the vinegar… Continue reading Granny’s Pumpkin Pie