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Coconut Custard Pie
I was thinking his recipe would be one giant coconut macaroon. It was actually more custardy than coconut, but very good and quick to make. Coconut Custard Pie 1/2 cup Bisquick 3/4 cup sugar 4 eggs 2 cups milk 1 cup flaked coconut 1 tsp vanilla 1 Tbs butter, softened Combine all the ingredients and […]
Continue ReadingPizza on the Grill
Last night we made pizza on the grill. Everyone gets to make their own pizza and choose their own toppings. I made my basic dough recipe earlier in the day, but I used Caputo 00 flour from Italy. It makes a huge difference in the dough. You can also use regular unbleached flour, which I have […]
Continue ReadingSwedish Limpa Bread
When my brother-in-law, Russell, was in town he made an entire Swedish meal – Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar) with Gravy and Swedish Creamed Potatoes. He also made this wonderful bread. Swedish limpa, is moist rye bread is flavored with citrus peel. The result is a very flavorful, fragrant loaf of bread. Swedish Limpa Bread (The Fannie Farmer Baking […]
Continue ReadingAsparagus Tart with Fromage Blanc & Comté
Guest blogger Jessica (Denver, CO) from Beauty Marks again. Spring has not sprung yet here in Colorado, but we’re doing our damnedest to pretend that it has. So I broke out this great recipe, loosely adapted from an Epicurious recipe, to brighten up a recent dinner with out-of-town guests. It was just delicious. Asparagus Tart […]
Continue ReadingSwedish Meatballs (Köttbullar) with Gravy
When my brother-in-law, Russell, was in town he visited his friend Jim in Palm Springs, CA, who made these meatballs from his Swedish family in Rockford, Illinois. Russell and I went to Olson’s Delicatessen in LA, which is like walking into a time capsule. Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar) with Gravy from my friend Jim in Palm […]
Continue ReadingRoasted Chicken with Caramelized Onions Soup
Here is another soup from my epic soup making day… Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Onions Soup Serves 6 2 cups shredded roasted chicken 2 medium onions, sliced thin 8 cups Chicken Broth 2 medium carrots 2 stalks celery 1 cup uncooked trumpet-shaped pasta (campanelle) Heat oil in 10″ skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and […]
Continue ReadingItalian Pasta & Cannelli Bean Soup
Awash in soup! This weekend I made 5 different kinds of soup. I want to stock up the freezer. Also, a friend of mine is having back surgery, so I doubled the recipes. My daughter, Grace, walked into the kitchen and told me I need to enter a 12 step program! She thinks I’m nuts, […]
Continue ReadingSlow Cooker Sloppy Joes
Guest blogger Jessica (Denver, CO) from Beauty Marks again. This one was too easy for words and, most importantly, was a HUGE crowd-pleaser. You can spice it up with chili powder or jalapeños if you’d like, but I kept it mild for the timid in my house. Slow cooker Sloppy Joes 1 lb (or 17.6 […]
Continue ReadingSmothered Chicken
Today’s blog is from my brother-in-law, Russell from Rochester, NY. I’ve always served this over rice. I used a 5-lb chicken, which was still too small to be labeled a “roasting chicken”. I have always added the mushrooms but not the olives.. Today I learned an important tip from Leslie about browning meat—the pan has […]
Continue ReadingAsparagus Lemon Risotto
My brother-in-law Russell (Rochester, NY) was staying with friends in Kansas and his hosts Fred and Julia (Lawrence, Kansas) made this risotto —delicious! Asparagus Lemon Risotto Serves 4 Risotto is a great base for all kinds of vegetables. It’s done when it has a loose consistency and ripples when spooned into a bowl. 6 cups […]
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