Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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This gave me an idea for dinner. It sounded different and tasty. I hadn't had curry anything for quite a while. This is what the recipe said: "So easy to make, yet so darn tasty. Guaranteed to please." It calls for five tablespoons of curry sauce. I looked for it and didn't find it (in a jar) so we made the curry sauce from scratch. I think this is meant for a quick and easy dinner, and would have been if we used already prepared curry sauce. I'll give you the original and let you decide. The...
After last week's long recipe, this will be short, comparatively. It is the old fashioned Bisquick coffee cake recipe that used to be on the box and no longer is. I was looking for something quick and easy for coffee hour that I didn't have to go to the store for. We had a large box of Bisquick we had not used for awhile, so went with that. Speaking of "awhile", there are two types of people: those who believe that a pull date or expiration date is there for a reason (which is me) and those who...
I know, the directions look a bit overwhelming but once into it, it's not bad. If you are one who takes a quick glance and decides it's way more trouble than it looks, I get that. But if you love cheesecake (and I don't) than you will be in for a treat. That's right. I don't like cream cheese, sour cream or yogurt. Joe does and he really likes lemon flavored desserts, and I can honestly say I've never made a cheesecake from scratch so that is why I made it. In my notes, I'll tell you what I did differently. INGREDIENTS: 1 ¼ c. graham...
This recipe sounded pretty good and straightforward, so I threw it out there for dinner a few days ago. However, we made a simpler version, which I will share in my notes. It came out delicious, with enough for leftovers, which are always good because you get a free pass for "what's for dinner." INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms 1/3 c. finely chopped green bell pepper 1 c. sour cream 1/3 c. finely chopped onion ½ c. milk 2 eggs 2 Tbsp browning sauce 1...
No Wheat, No Sugar, No Diary! Delicious I debated whether to put this recipe into this week's column because I haven't made it to say if it is good or not. And I probably won't. I saw this on Facebook and thought of the many who cannot have the above three mentioned, wheat, sugar, and diary. I worry that my recipes are mostly about me and what I like and because I do not have food sensitivities. I also learned some new things when googling the ingredients. I did not know that there are...
This week it was a toss-up between brownies made with avocados and sweet potatoes, and this one. So the brownies will be next week. If you have a large family, this recipe is for you. If you are going to a large gathering, this recipe is for you. If you have a small family and like to freeze leftovers, this recipe is for you. Or you could cut it in half, as it says it makes 16 servings. We made the full recipe and it does make a lot. Beans and rice make a complete protein meal. I googled it to make sure I was correct, and yes they do: "Black...
These were served at our church coffee hour and were very tasty. The comment was that these could replace sugary desserts and also have nutritional value. I am a confessed sugar addict. I plan my nighttime tea and desserts like some do their drug addiction. If there is no dessert, then there is always plain ol' chocolate chips. So the goal is to reduce the sugar intake, and these seem to be a good start. I have all the ingredients and I like everything in them. The recipe says it makes 20....
This recipe comes from Big Birds Busy Book, which came out in the ‘70’s and the same time my 2 young sons watched Sesame Street. I have made this recipe numerous times and it’s my “go to” sugar cookie recipe. The dough is soft, rich, and sweet. Some sugar cookies are crisp, but not this one. I am currently making heart shaped cookies to freeze for Valentine’s Day. I am doubling the recipe so that I can make and send them to those same sons, a tradition not to be broken INGREDIENTS: ¾ cup margarine or butter—that’s a stick and half 1 cup sug...
A Mediterranean salad made with chickpeas, black beans, lots of fresh herbs and lemon juice. I saw a piece of paper in the fax, and 99.9% of the time it is insurance advertisement or wonderful trips for unbelievable prices. I was surprised to see this recipe. I'm not sure if someone faxed it to me, because it came with no note, but I took it as a sign that it needed to go in this week. For several reasons. It is listed as a gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan side, salad, or dip option to serve at Super Bowl. The other reason is I didn't have...
While putting away a recipe booklet, I noticed a recipe with sweet potatoes, pecans and blue cheese, and thought, 'what an interesting combination.' I had all the ingredients except the blue cheese so picked that up. I had yams instead of sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes will add a lot of color to your plate, unlike my picture. I thought the recipe might be complicated, but it isn't. First step, put the potatoes and onions in the oven, and while that is baking, sugar the pecans and cool, then put...
Dorothy Dean---Does that name sound familiar? When I was somewhat newly-married and had a young family, the Spokesman Review featured recipes from Dorothy Dean. They sent out pages that used the alphabet as their organizer. Every letter had an index of recipes, organized as to which collection it was-Cookies, Candies, Salads, Meat, etc, with specials like Baby Shower recipes. So it would be A-1, A-2, etc. I don't think I have all but I'm sure I have 80% of them. I can't remember if there was a cost or simply a sign up to receive these pages,...
First, I have not made last week's soup recipe, because I had not picked up the garam masala spice, only to find out that my back alley neighbor has some she is willing to share so I will make the soup soon. I have not made this recipe either, but will for the church potluck. I think this is an old recipe that has been around for a while. Some of the comments were that it is a tradition for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas gatherings. I would think also for a Valentine's get together. They call it a salad, though I think it fits into the dessert...
This caught my eye and, of course, makes me think of tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches, always a favorite for those cold days and a quick dinner. I didn't get a chance to make it yet but it got a five-star rati9ng. One of the seasonings is garam masala. I googled it to see if it was going to be hard to find and it isn't. When I get it purchased and if you are interested in making this, then please let me know. The recipe only calls for 1/8 teaspoon, so I'm sure I will have plenty to share. It looks like an interesting blend of flavors....
This is a favorite with my kids and requested every year, along with my dinner rolls, and this year, the sweet potato dish with marshmallows. I have made my dinner rolls for a long time, but this time, it seemed all the stars were not aligned as the bottoms burnt and they didn’t rise as much. Sigh! All the time, ingredients, and cost that goes into them and they were a failure. I’m not sure if I will have time to redo or not. I posted my tragic day on Facebook and by the response, I had good company. This recipe has several names and Chex mix...
Almond Roca 1 c. butter 1 c. blanched, toasted 1 1/3 c. sugar almonds, toasted 3 Tbsp water 4 (4 ½ oz) Hershey bars 1 Tbsp light corn syrup 1 c. finely chopped almonds Melt butter, add sugar, syrup and water. Cook to hard crack stage, 310 degrees (do not cheat on temperature). Quickly stir in coarse chopped almonds. Spread on ungreased pan. Pour ½ of chocolate on top. When it is set, turn and put chocolate on other side. Add finely chopped nuts. When chocolate is set, break into pieces. Whenever making candies, a heavy duty pan is a must -...
When we were growing up, I remember making eggnog, or I guess our version of it. We would crack a raw egg into a glass, beat it with one of those small egg beaters that fit into a glass and one would have to work it up and down. I think one can find those in the antique stores. We would add vanilla and sugar, beat a little more, then add milk. Stirred it good and drank it for breakfast. Eggnog that one buys is too sweet for me. I know some add rum to it but it's not for me. That being said, when I saw this recipe, I thought the added eggnog wou...
This caught my eye, though I haven't made it yet. I've made burritos that are eaten by hand. I'd say these are more burritos/enchiladas combo. The recipe says it makes eight servings. So for us, that will mean left overs. INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 ½ c. cooked rice 1 lb lean ground beef 2 c. shredded Mexican cheese blend ½ c. diced onion 1 can Old El Paso enchilada sauce 1 pkg Old El Paso taco seasoning mix Optional-chopped cilantro leaves ½ c. water lime wedges 1 pkg Old El Paso flour tortillas (8") 1 c. Old El...
One of my many downfalls is cinnamon anything, but cinnamon rolls are on the top of that list. I prefer mine to be a sweet roll with plenty of cinnamon and no frosting, please. When I saw this recipe I thought, if it has buttermilk as an ingredient then it has to be a light, not heavy, dough, and I was right. It also used brown sugar which I had not used before. I thought I'd give it a try. And thankfully, I have a handy taster, Joe. When he went for his third roll, I knew they were a success....
It was almost exactly a year ago I shared this recipe so if it sounds like a repeat, it is. It is a good recipe for this time of year because squash and apples are fall items so I thought I'd repeat it. INGREDIENTS: 2 acorn squash-halved and seeded 4 oz mushrooms, chopped 1 TBSP butter, melted 2 apples, cored and chopped ¼ tsp garlic salt 1 c. fine breadcrumbs ¼ tsp sage ½ tsp sage 1 lb. pork sausage (regular seasoning) salt and pepper ½ c. onion 1 egg beaten 1 celery rib, finely chopped 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley,...
First, before I start, I need to correct last week's pumpkin cookie recipe. I hope anyone who made it realized it had an error. I received a call from a lady who questioned whether 2/3 cup of flour was correct. Most of us who bake knows that didn't make sense so rather than ruining a batch of cookies, she checked. Since I was not at home, I asked her to Google it on Allrecipes.com. Sure enough, she found it and it should have been 2 ½ cups flour. I apologize and my only excuse it my head was not where it should have been. I wanted to...
The recipe for this week has changed a few times. I was going to put in a recipe for roasted vegetables with rice and bulgur wheat. It has an interesting blend of spices, but I didn't get it made. I want to try it first to make sure it tastes as good as it sounds. Actually the recipe comes from the Union Bulletin. The other recipe is a sausage and barley soup. It looked to be straightforward, but when I saw the cookie recipe, I knew it would be the one. I haven't made pumpkin cookies for quite a while . INGREDIENTS: 2/3 c. all-purpose flour 1 &...
Quiche is a bit like stir fry; most anything can go into it. This one caught my attention because for some reason we have three dozen eggs in the refråigerator. I like a breakfast dinner, so for me, this would be dinner with fried potatoes and fruit. Quiche is good for all three meals and is easily warmed up. INGREDIENTS: ½ c. light mayonnaise ½ c. milk 4 eggs, lightly beaten 8 oz shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 1 -10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry ¼ c. chopped onion 1-9 inch unbaked pie...
I’m making this bread for dinner tonight to go along with the Salmon Mango Bango. I’ll let you know how it tastes and if it’s worth trying. I guess if it’s not, then I’ll have to find another recipe. It would be silly to post a recipe and then say don’t try it, so if you are reading this, then it was a keeper. INGREDIENTS: 3 c. flour ½ c. unsalted butter, melted 1 c. sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 tsp baking soda 1 c. parmesan cheese, grated 1Tbsp baking powder 2 large eggs 1 tsp salt ¾ c. sour cream ½ tsp garlic powder ¾ c. plain Greek yog...
First, let me say, I'm not a huge fan of salmon, unlike many of my friends. I don't "dislike" salmon, but it never crosses my mind for dinner. Much like avocadoes, I buy them because they are so good for you, but often they will stay in the refrigerator until time to throw them away. If you glance through the recipe, don't be turned off by the red bell pepper and ancho chili pepper jam. I Googled it and it turns out it's easily available. Some time ago, I bought a jar of apricot and jalapeno jelly that I'm going to use instead. We do have...
I haven't had time to make this, but it's on my list. I like apple anything, mostly with raisins and walnuts. This would be a good sweet bread to have on hand in case someone drops by, for dessert, or for breakfast, tho I would add scrambled eggs to go with it. Some of you may add yogurt. INGREDIENTS: ½ c. butter ½ tsp salt 1 c. sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 eggs ½ tsp ground cloves 2 c. flour 2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped. 1 tsp baking soda DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 8 x 4 inch loaf...
