Steak and Potato Soup with Fried Shallots

1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped 1 parsnip, peeled and chopped 5 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper ¾ lb flank steak 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 2 Tbsp flour 2 Tbsp tomato paste 3 C beef broth (I did more) Fried Shallots(I […]

Orcchiette, Sausage and Broccoli in Broth

8 cups chicken broth 1/2-1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 lb spicy Italian sausage 1 1/2 lb broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets Salt and freshly ground pepper 12 oz orecchiette pasta In a large, heavy pot, bring the broth and red pepper flakes to a boil over medium heat.  Reduce the heat to low […]

Orzo, Delicata Squash and Chicken Soup with Sage

4 delicata squash, about 2 3/4 lb. (1.4 kg) total, peeled, seeded   and cubed  3 Tbs. olive oil Salt, to taste, plus 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, about 3/4 lb.   (375 g) total 1 cup (7 oz./220 g) orzo 3 Tbs. unsalted butter 1 […]

Roasted Vegetable Soup With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Soup: 2 leeks, white and pale green parts, finely chopped 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces 2 zucchini, cut into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces 2 Asian eggplant, cut into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces 2 large tomatoes, quartered 2 potatoes (about 10 oz./315 g), peeled and cut into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces 4 1⁄2 cups (36 […]

Caramel Popcorn

1 C butter 2 C brown sugar ½ C corn syrup (maybe use dark) 1 tsp salt (1/8 tsp cream of tartar) ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla 5 quarts popped popcorn (½-1 C unpopped) Preheat oven to 250.  Place popcorn in a very large bowl. In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.  […]

Caramels

2 C sugar 1 ½ C white Karo syrup ¾ C butter 1 can evaporated milk (12 oz can) 1 tsp vanilla 2 C chopped nuts (optional) Mix all ingredients but vanilla and 1 c of the milk in a heavy pan.  Cook until boils.  Boil for 3 min.  Add rest of milk.  Cook over […]

Fudge

1 (7 oz) Jar marshmallow cream  1 ½ C sugar ⅔ C evaporated milk ¼ C butter ¼ tsp salt 1 (11.5 oz) package of milk chocolate chips (2 C) 1 (6 oz) package semisweet chocolate chips  (1 C)  or use all milk ½ C chopped nuts (optional) 1 tsp vanilla In large pan combine […]

Spice Sugar Cookies

2 C flour                2 tsp. baking soda            1 tsp. ground cinnamon        1 tsp. ground ginger        1/2 tsp. ground cloves        1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 C vegetable shortening 1 C packed light brown sugar 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/4 C molasses Granulated sugar for dipping dough Sift together […]

Lemon Drop Cookies

3 cups flour                                    1 teaspoons baking soda                1/2 teaspoon salt                        1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 1 1/3 cups sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract 1 (4 ounce) package […]

Snickerdoodles

3/4 C sugar            1/2 C butter            1 egg                1 tsp. vanilla           1 1/2 C flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar 2 Tbsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. cinnamon Combine sugar, butter, egg and vanilla. In separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking […]