Tried and True Favorite Recipes

I love to cook - especially ethnic dishes, and from scratch/my pantry. I love foods that combine surprising tastes and textures, and my interests are fairly eclectic. I'm excited to have a site to direct people to when they ask for my recipes!

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Saturday, February 28, 2009

Lion House Rolls

We spent some time in Denver last week and grabbed some of these rolls to take home with us - they were oh, so heavenly! Here's the...

My Clam Chowder

I have a picky eater, but this is one of her favorite meals. To cut out some of the fat you can cut out the cream or half and half and just...

Chile Verde - easiest ever

This was one of the first pork recipes I ever learned. Thanks to my sister in law for sharing it with me several years ago. Bad picture ...

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Microwave Flan

I found a book at a garage sale titled, "Simple Southwestern Cooking" by Judy Walker which I've really enjoyed. While my fami...

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Creamy Frozen Fruit Cups

My mother in law made these for Thanksgiving several years ago and I fell in love with them. They pick up a tropical taste without the coco...

Friday, February 20, 2009

Super quick, Morning Smoothies

My cousin's wife taught me to make these several years ago and I love them as a way to get a few more fruits into my kids at the start o...

Swedish Pancakes or Crepes

My husband doesn't do very much cooking and has a limited repertoire. This however, is one of his specialties, and he often caves int...

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Tortilla Soup

I noticed that my friend has one of the fancy blenders that makes ice cream and cooks soup. She shared her recipe for 'fancy dancy blen...

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Curry, Roti and Sada

Last year we traveled to Trinidad & Tobago where my husband previously lived. While there, we were able to connect with some of his fri...

Monday, February 16, 2009

Chewy Chex® Mix

This treat is a hit with all ages. 8 cups Rice Chex (or the Chex cereal of your choice) 1 cup coconut 1 cup sliced almonds 1 cup chow mein n...

Halloween Meatloaf

Feet of Meat (8 – 10 Servings) 2 ½ pounds ground beef or meat loaf mixture 1 t. minced garlic ½ cup breadcrumbs or oatmeal ½ cup milk or wat...

Grandma J's Homemade Tomato-Basil soup

I learned to make this soup with my grandmother. Although she's not around anymore, here's my rendition of her amazing homemade t...

Cream Cheese Veggie Pizza

2 (8 ounce) packages crescent rolls 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese ½ - 1 cup mayonnaise 1 package ranch dressing mix Onion powder, dill w...

Asparagus Appetizer Roll-ups

These asparagus rolls are tasty and always get lots of compliments. They keep everyone guessing as they try to figure out what is wrapped a...

Thelma's Pumpkin Bread

2.5 c. sugar 3.5 c. flour 1 T. cinnamon 1 t. nutmeg 1 t. cloves 1.5 t. salt 2 t. baking soda 1 c. oil (I use applesauce) 1/3 c. water 4 larg...

Foolproof Whole Wheat Bread

I originally found this recipe in the instruction manual that was included with my wheat grinder years ago. I had given up on finding a ...

Authentic Cheese Enchiladas & Zero Spice Salsa

This authentic Mexican recipe came from my friend Maria. These enchiladas are super easy, and you will become famous and worshiped for thes...

Café Rio knockoffs - Pork, rice, beans, dressing

There's a popular restaurant chain called Café Rio which has some really great dishes. I've received several knock-off recipes - he...

Simple (yet addictive) Salad

My addictive salad A friend invited us for dinner and I helped her make this salad. I have generally always hated oil and vinegar dressings...

Earthquake cake

Coconut to cover bottom of 9x13 pan 1 c. chopped nuts 1 German chocolate cake mix (I used devils food - still worked great) 1 stick margarin...

Barf bars, Saltine Toffee, & Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bakes - My Kid's favorites

My mom used to make these when I was a child. I'm not sure if we made up the title or not but I was thrilled to find the recipe in a fr...

Pecan Praline Cookies

I found this recipe several years ago in the newspaper. I wish I had a photo as these are also visually delicious. Pecan Praline Cookies ...

Mushroom Cactus Soup with Tomatillos

Mushroom Cactus Soup with Tomatillos (Doesn't that title just sound AWESOME?) 1 lb. (approx. 2) nopales (cactus leaves - available...

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Fabulous French Bread

I know that I've told several people in the last month or so that I'd get this recipe to them, but I can't remember who they are...

Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan Pie Bars 3 c. flour 3/4 c. sugar 1/2 t. salt 1 c. cold butter (no substitutes) Filling: 4 eggs 1 1/2 c. sugar 1 1/2 c. corn syrup 1/4 ...

Ham and Cheese Spirals

Cheese 'n Ham Spirals 1 egg 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed) 1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese (divided) 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 8 slices...

Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin Pie Bars 1 1/3 c. flour 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar 3/4 c. granulated sugar, divided 3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) cold butter 1 c. oat...

Pancake Mix

I know I should never start out with "I hate," but I feel strongly about this one. I hate Krusteaz Pancake mix - absolutely can...

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