Parmesan Croutons
Croutons anyone? This is a great thing to do with bread that is starting to go a bit stale. You’ll Need 4 slices of bread 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese ¼ teaspoon oregano ¼ teaspoon celery salt ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 2 Tablespoons olive oil Directions Cut bread into...
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
This combination is so surprisingly wonderful together because you basically have a spice cake that is made moist by the zucchini and sweet by the chocolate, that’s a win-win! You’ll Need 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/3 cups sugar 1 1/3 sticks unsalted butter,...
Golden Fruit Cake
With the holiday season upon us many goodies are being made, shared and enjoyed. Sometimes when people here fruitcake they run. But this is one that will redefine fruitcake. This has been tested and enjoyed many times by family and I and so I wanted to share it with...
Date-Pecan Bread
Create this as a gift of serve it to your guests. This recipe is a hit! You’ll Need ½ cup dates, dried, finely chopped 1 egg 1 cup sugar 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 2 cups flour, all-purpose, sifted 3 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon salt...
Overnight Rolls
This is a wonderful recipe taken from the Three Rivers Cookbook. It’s a fantastic roll to serve as a complement with any holiday meal. Yields approximately 36 rolls You’ll Need ¼ cup warm water 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 package dry yeast ½ cup sugar 2 cups lukewarm water...
Croutons
Having more salads is a great way to add veggies to the diet that aid our cholesterol control. Croutons are a delicious topping to many salads. You’ll Need 1 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups of stale bread cubes Salt and pepper to taste Examples of dried herbs...
Ginger’d Lemon Scones
Great complement for a holiday brunch. You’ll Need: 2 C flour 1/4 C sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cream of tartar 1/4 C crystallized ginger, finely chopped, (found in the spice section of store) 2 tsp grated lemon zest 1 C buttermilk 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1...
Irish Potato Bread
You’ll Need 1/4 cup warm water 3 tsp.yeast 1 1/2 cups milk 3 T butter 1 cup mashed potatoes at room temperature 4 T sugar 2 tsp. salt 6 cups flour 1 egg (for glaze) Directions If You Have A Food Processor pour warm water into the bowl. (The...
Buttermilk Corn Bread
You’ll Need 1 1/2 cups corn meal 1/2 all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 1/3 cups buttermilk 2 Tablespoons olive oil, separated Directions Preheat the oven to 450. Place 1 Tablespoon of the olive oil into an 8-10 inch iron skillet....
Blueberry Muffins
These are the real deal. Easy to put together and a forever favorite. You’ll Need: 1/2 cup butter 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups white sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries First Preheat oven to 350...
Cherry-Berry Bread
Cherries are “in season” in the early summer, and it is a perfect time for this delicious bread. Make this bread on a saturday when you want a sumptuous nibble, late in the morning. Remember that the cranberries and cherries are really, really good for you, but this doesn’t...