Author: andrea

2 packages yeast 1/4 C warm water 1/3 C shortening 1 Tbsp salt 1/4 C sugar 1 C hot scalded milk, cooled 2 eggs 4 1/2 C flour herb butter Herb Butter 1/2 C butter 1/2 tsp basil 1/4 tsp oregano 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp caraway sed 1/2 tsp grated onion 1/8 tsp […]

1/2 C milk 2 tsp salt 1 package or 1 Tbs yeast 5-6 C flour 3 Tbsp sugar 3 Tbsp butter 1 1/2 C warm water (110) Warm milk, stir in sugar, salt and margarine.  Dissolve yeast in warm water.  Add lukewarm milk mixture and 4 1/2 C flour.  Mix on speed 2 until well […]

Makes roughly 38 rolls 1 cup potato water 2 ½ teaspoons salt 1 cup mashed potatoes 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup milk 2 eggs 2/3 cup butter 6 cups flour 1 tablespoon yeast Boil 1 medium potato in 1 ½ cups water with ½ teaspoon salt, when tender, drain, save water.  Mash potato.  Measure 1 […]

2 cans (10-15 oz) artichokes, drained, and quartered 1/2 C parmesan cheese 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tsp garlic powder (use 1/4 tsp if using salt) 1 C mayonnaise Mix and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or 4-5 minutes on high in microwave.

2 tsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 Tbsp chopped garlic 1 (14 ox) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 C chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and […]

2 C frozen mixed vegetables 1/4 C chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 C chicken broth 1/2 lb chicken breast cubed 2 Tbsp cornstarch 1/2 C milk 3 14×9 sheets phyllo dough Preheat oven to 400.  Combine vegetables, onion, garlic and broth in a 3 quart saucepan.  Cook fro 2 minutes.  Add chicken, […]

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese 1/2 C butter 1/2 C shortening 1 Tbsp vanilla or almond extract 1/4 tsp salt 6 C powdered sugar Beat cream cheese, butter and shortening until smooth and fluffy, at least five minutes on medium to high speed.  Add vanilla or almond extract and salt.  Gradually add powdered sugar, […]

about 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 3 1/2 envelopes (2 tablespoons plus 2 1/2 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup cold water 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup hot water (about 115°F.) 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large egg whites* 1 teaspoon vanilla *if egg safety is a problem in your area, substitute […]

8 (1 oz) squares semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/2 C water, divided 2 Tbsp butter 3 egg yolks 2 Tbsp sugar 1 1/4 C whipped cream, whipped In a microwave or double boiler, heat chocolate, 1/4 C water and butter until the chocolate and butter are melted.  Cool for 10 minutes.  In a small heavy […]