Snickerdoodles

This recipe has been updated. After making the original and them not turning out well… This is a new recipe and these turned out great. Ingredients 1 c. butter (softened) 1 1/2 c. sugar 2…

Slow Cooked Corned Beef

I always make 2 (and sometimes 3) briskets because it goes so fast. The meat should cook slowly for a minimum of 4 hours–cooking longer will just make it more tender. It sounds like a…

Gravy from Roast

This can be made from drippings of Turkey, Beef, Chicken, Pork, etc. Ingredients 1/4 cup fat from roast drippings 2½ cups broth, water, drippings (not oil or fat), or combination 1/4 cup flour How to…

Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients 1/2 cup softened butter 8 oz cream cheese 4 cups powdered sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract How to make it Beat softened butter and cream cheese until well blended. Add powdered sugar and vanilla….

Clams And Garlic

So simple, but so good – steamed clams served in their own liqueur. Serve with a crusty Italian bread, or over pasta. Ingredients 50 small clams in shell, scrubbed 2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil…

Chocolate Cake

The Cake. Ingredients 3 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup butter softened 4 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 2/3 cups flour 3/4 cup baking cocoa 1 Tbsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/3…

Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients 1 lb chicken breasts – cubed 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup frozen green peas 1/2 cup sliced celery 1/3 cup butter 1 garlic clove, chopped 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup flour 1…

Cherry Pie

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 3 Tbs cornstarch 2 cans tart pie cherries, drained, reserve juice from one can 1/4 tsp almond extract 1 Tbs butter Pastry for two-crust 9-inch pie How to make it Preheat…

Blueberry Muffins

These muffins are extra large and yummy with the sugary-cinnamon crumb topping. I usually double the recipe and fill the muffin cups just to the top edge for a wonderful extra-generously-sized deli style muffin. Add…