Chocolate Gooey Brownie

1/4 C granulated sugar 1/4 C unsweetened natural cocoa powder 3 C Ice Cream Base 1 C gooey brownie pieces Combine the sugar and ¼ C water in a small saucepan, set it over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cocoa powder until the mixture is […]

Freckled Woodblock Chocolate Ice Cream

1 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 5 oz good dark chocolate, chopped into chip-size pieces 3 C ice cream base, very cold 1 tsp vegetable oil In a medium saucepan, heat 1/4 C water, the salt and the sugar over medium-high heat until the water gives off steam but isn’t yet […]

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.

Mushroom Sauce for Steaks

From: https://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/mushroom-sauce-for-steak/ Ingredients ▢ 8 ounces baby bella or cremini mushrooms – thinly sliced ▢ 3 tablespoons butter ▢ 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic ▢ ½ cup chicken broth ▢ 1 cup heavy cream ▢ 1 teaspoon dijon mustard ▢ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ▢ ½ teaspoon salt – or to taste ▢ ¼ teaspoon […]

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 […]