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Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Which version of Vinaigrette Salad Dressing pleases you most? Classic, simple, creamy, balsamic or half oil and vinegar? I prefer the half and half for a zestier taste. Method for all Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well or use a jar and shake well. Serve over salad or vegetables. Refrigerate extra dressing. Half Oil and Vinegar This is my favorite salad dressing and it's so easy to make! Submitted by Scott Willey, Maine, USA 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2/3 cup red wine vinegar 2 tsp white sugar 1 tsp salt 1 or 2 large garlic cloves, minced Classic 1 tsp grated onion 2 Tbsp … [Read more...]

Why Cook Your Own Meals?

Cooking has many benefits, so why would you not want to cook? Let’s compare the cooking your own meals with fresh ingredients to restaurant food and processed food (frozen, canned). Reasons (perhaps excuses) you do not cook. • Don’t have time. • Don’t know how. • Too much work washing pots, pans and dishes. • […]

German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad changes slightly from region to region. Consequently there are about a dozen authentic recipes and this just happens to be one of them. The end result is full of taste and a treat to serve to your guests. Ingredients 1 lb (0.5 kg)fat back or bacon 2 tsp celery seed 1/2 cup […]

Cranberry Salad

This basic Cranberry Salad Recipe is jazzed up with freshly roasted pecans and makes a great appetizer for formal dinners and special occasions. Ingredients 1/2 cup pecans Romaine lettuce torn into small salad pieces 1/2 cup red onion, sliced 4 Tbsp dried cranberries Instructions Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Place pecans in a […]

Irish Soda Bread

Everyone should make an Irish soda bread recipe, many times. Even serve it as dessert. Nothing matches the aroma of this bread baking. Ingredients 3-3/4 C of flour 1/4 C brown sugar 1 T baking powder 1 t baking soda 3/4 C golden raisins (or try dried currants or dried cranberries) 2 C of […]

Angel Easter Dessert

Angel food cake and cherries make this heavenly Angel Easter Dessert a holiday favorite. Ingredients 1 1/3 cup of cold milk 1 (3 oz.) pkg. instant vanilla pudding 1 prepared angel food cake, cubed 1 (20 oz.) can cherry pie filling 1/2 cup sour cream 1 (8 oz.) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed Instructions Combine […]

Asian Apricot Chicken Breasts

Apricot Chicken has a decidedly Asian taste. Taking just 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook, you can spice up your family meals. Submitted by David McCarthy, Australia Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves 1 lb (450 grams) can of apricot halves, drained and liquid reserved 2 Tbsp soy sauce or […]

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Strawberry Banana Smoothie is a delightfully refreshing treat for dieters. This healthy smoothie recipe is nutritious and low-fat. Ingredients 1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries (fresh are better in season) 1 small banana 1/4 cup fat-free skim or 1% milk 1 cup vanilla fat-free or low-fat ice cream Instructions Blend berries, banana and milk until smooth. […]

Turkey Vegetable Soup

Looking for something different to make with Thanksgiving leftovers? Try this Turkey Vegetable Soup with dumplings, a simple and savory crock pot recipe. Ingredients 1 turkey carcass, broken up 8 Cups water 4 chicken bouillon cubes 1 (10 oz) can of diced tomatoes 1 celery stalk, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 turnip, peeled and diced […]

Roast Lamb

Jazz up your Easter dinner with this Roast Lamb Recipe that gives the classic a zesty new twist with Dijon mustard and Parmesan cheese. Sure to become a new family favorite! Ingredients 1 (5 lb.) rack of lamb, trimmed 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 3 Tbsp canola oil 6 Tbsp of Dijon style mustard […]

Green Bean Recipe with Honey and Cranberries

Not your mother’s green bean recipe, but just as easy to make. The tart cranberries and the sweet honey compliment each other to make this a tasty holiday dish. Ingredients 2 (16 oz) pkg frozen cut green beans 2 t orange peel, grated 1 C cranberries, dried 1 C bacon bits 4 T honey […]