Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

INGREDIENTS 1 large butternut squash (about 3 pounds), halved vertically* and seeds removed 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling ½ cup chopped shallot (about 1 large shallot bulb) 1 teaspoon salt 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced 1 teaspoon maple syrup ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 to 4 cups (24 to 32 ounces) vegetable broth, … Read more

Buttermilk Biscuits

INGREDIENTS 2 sticks butter (cold) 4 cups self-rising flour (or 4 cups regular flour with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1 tablespoon baking powder) possible error in the conversion here 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (or regular milk with 2 teaspoons of vinegar mixed in) DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Take the butter out of … Read more

Butter Icing for Sugar Cookies

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon milk 3 drops red food coloring 1 (2.25 ounce) jar red decorator sugar Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1Combine confectioners’ sugar butter, vanilla and milk, beating until creamy. Thin with a few more drops of milk (if necessary) to … Read more

Molasses Sugar Cookies

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 ½ cups shortening 2 cups white sugar ½ cup molasses 2 eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon salt Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1Melt the shortening in a large pan on the stove, and cool. Step … Read more

Avgolemono Soup Recipe (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

INGREDIENTS Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 to 1 cup finely chopped carrots 1/2 to 1 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 to 1 cup finely chopped green onions 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 bay leaves 1 cup rice Salt and pepper 2 cooked boneless chicken breast pieces, shredded ( about 6 to 8 oz store-bought rotisserie chicken will … Read more

Quinoa with Roasted Veggies and Tahini Sauce

Quinoa with Roasted Veggies and Tahini Sauce 1 small acorn squash, peeled, cubed, and seeded 2 medium beets, peeled and cubed 6 radishes trimmed and halved 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into cubes 1 medium red onion, cut into chucks 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar salt and pepper … Read more

Easy Indian Style Okra

Easy Indian Style Okra INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 pound sliced fresh okra 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper salt to taste DIRECTIONS: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until tender. Stir … Read more

Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast Casserole (BYW) 6 Pieces white bread (trim edges) 1 pound of sausage 1 pound shredded cheddar cheese 6 eggs (mixed) 2 cups milk 1 tsp salt Brown sausage, crumble, drain. Cut bread into cubes and place on bottom of dish layer sausage and chese on top. Combine other ingredients and mix. Pour over bread, … Read more

Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese Spread

Cranberry-Cinnamon Goat Cheese Spread Source: sweetsaltysc.blogspot.comINGREDIENTS Cranberry-Cinnamon Goat Cheese Spread (serves 2-3)1/8-1/4 c dried cranberries (to taste)1/2 tsp cinnamon, plus more for mixing1/4 c red wine (water may be substituted)4 oz creamy goat cheese, room temperatureCrackers for servingDIRECTIONS Put cranberries and cinnamon in a heat-proof bowl. Heat wine in a small saucepan until it comes … Read more