Lemon Bars

1 C butter 1/2 C plus 1 1/2 Tbsp. powdered sugar 2 1/4 C flour 4 large eggs 2 C sugar few grains of salt 5 tsp. grated lemon peel 6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice Grease and flour 9X13. Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and 2 C flour. Press dough in pan. Bake […]

Pumpkin Cookies

1 C brown sugar 1 C pumpkin 1/2 C oil 1 tsp. vanilla 2 C flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ginger 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1 C butterscotch morsels Nuts as desired Mix together sugar, pumpkin, oil and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix […]

Oatmeal Banana Cookies

1 1/2 C sifted flour 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 3/4 C soft butter 1 C sugar 1 egg 1 C mashed bananas (about 3) 1 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 C oats 1/2 C walnuts Sift flour with salt, soda, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Set aside Beat butter, […]

Artichoke-Olive Chicken Bake

1 1/2 C uncooked rotini pasta 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 2 C shredded cooked chicken 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with Italian –style herbs, undrained 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered 1 can (6 oz) sliced black olives 1 tsp. (or […]

Crunchy Stuffed Chicken Breasts

4 chicken breasts, boned 2 Tbsp. butter 1 (or more) garlic cloves, crushed 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard Stuffing: 1 Tbsp. butter 1 bunch scallions, sliced 3 Tbsp. fresh breadcrumbs 2 Tbsp. Pine nuts 1 egg yolk 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley salt and pepper 4 Tbsp. grated cheese Topping: 2 bacon slices, finely chopped 1 […]

Carrot Puree

2 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1/3 in. slices 5 Tbsp. heavy cream 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste Cook carrots in a saucepan of boiling well-salted water to cover by 1 in. until very tender, (about 15 min.). Drain and transfer to a blender or food processor […]

Savory Pureed Limas

1 1/4 tsp. salt 1 lb (3 1/2 C) frozen baby lima beans, not thawed 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic 1/3 C whole milk, or to taste 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper Bring 2 C water and 3/4 tsp. salt to a […]

Pumpkin Soup

1/4 C margarine/butter 1 large onion finely chopped  1 C chicken broth 3 C vegetable stock (2 cans) 3 1/2 C cooked pumpkin (1 big can) 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. red pepper or 1 tsp black 1/2 tsp. black pepper Cook the onion with the butter over low-medium heat stirring frequently but not constantly. […]

Chicken Tortilla Soup

4 skinless boneless chicken breasts 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. butter 2 cans chicken broth (14 1/2 oz) 2 cans stewed tomatoes (14 1/2 oz) 1 C medium salsa 1 Tbsp. ground cumin Combine garlic and butter-heat until butter melts Add remaining ingredients to crock pot Cook: High 4-6 hours, Low 8-10 hours Serve […]

Cream of Asparagus Soup

1 1/2 lbs twin asparagus spears 1 bunch green onions, trimmed & chopped or 1 regular onion 2 Tbsp. flour 2 egg yolks 3 Tbsp. butter 3 3/4 C chicken stock 2/3 C half and half Salt & pepper to taste Additional half & half to garnish  Cut off asparagus tops & simmer tops in […]