Ice Cream Base

1/2 C granulated sugar 2 Tbsp dry milk powder 1/4 tsp xanthan gum 2 Tbsp light corn syrup 1 1/3 C whole milk 1 1/3 C heavy cream Combine the sugar, dry milk, and xanthan gum in a small bowl and stir well. Pour the corn syrup into a medium pot and stir in the […]

Mediterranean Sweet Potatoes

3-5 servings 20 minutes prep; 30 minutes cook time Sweet Potatoes and Topping: 3 medium (10-11 ounces EACH) sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper 1 cup chopped English cucumber 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper(about 1 roasted bell pepper; I […]

My Mom’s Clam Dip

1 small can (6 1/2 oz) minced clam 1 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp grated onion Bit of garlic Some parsley Black pepper 8 oz cream cheese

My Mom’s Spinach Dip

1 package Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix 1 box (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, cooked and squeezed dry 1 container (16 oz) sour cream or nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1 C mayonnaise 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional) 3 green onions, chopped (optional) Combine and chill 2 hours.  Serve in red cabbage […]

Gingerbread Houses

•    2 3/4 cups flour •    1/2 teaspoon salt •    1 teaspoon ginger •    3 teaspoons baking powder •    1 teaspoon cinnamon •    1/8 teaspoon cloves •    1/3 cup brown sugar •    2/3 cup molasses •    1 egg •    ½ cup oil or melted shortening Mix all ingredients thoroughly.  Chill.  Roll out on oiled foil […]

Herb Chicken

2 chicken breasts 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp thyme 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp allspice Nutmeg Salt and pepper (I think I did 1/2 tsp of salt) I think I did 4x it for 2 lbs chicken Kids liked it.

Copycat Cafe Rio Creamy Tomatillo Cilantro Dressing

1 Jalapeno 1 Clove Garlic 1 Tomatillo 1 Handful cilantro 1 lime juiced 1 cup milk 1 cup mayonnaise 1 Package dry ranch dressing packet Place all ingredients except the mayonnaise into the blender and blend until smooth. Whisk in the mayo and place in the fridge. Oh Sweet Basil   OR   2 garlic […]

Asian Slaw with Peanuts

Ingredients 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons plus 2 tsp sesame oil 1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1/8 C brown sugar a few splashes of lime juice (optional)   6 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage (can add purple cabbage for color) 6 green onions, very […]

Pork Tacos with Corn Salsa

Pork 1 1/2 lbs. pork tenderloin cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 TBS EACH chili powder ,  ancho chili powder  1 1/4 teaspoon salt  1 tsp EACH garlic powder, ground cumin, brown sugar 1/2 tsp EACH dried oregano, smoked paprika, onion powder, ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon pepper  1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for more heat 2 tablespoons […]

Miso Honey Marinade

2 tablespoons white miso paste ▢ 2 tablespoons honey ▢ 2 tablespoons sesame oil ▢ 2 tablespoons ginger (finely grated or chopped) ▢ ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes ▢ 1 lb chicken breast (roughly 2 breasts) Sweet Peas and Saffron