Category Archives: Recipes
Thumbprint Cookies
I don’t think there’s ever been a Christmas when I haven’t made these cookies. My kids have always loved them! Ingredients: Cookies: 1 stick butter 1/4c packed brown sugar 1 large egg, separated 1c all purpose flour 1/4t salt 1c finely chopped pecans Filling: 1c powdered sugar 1/2t vanilla 3-4t milk food coloring Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the butter and sugar. Add the egg yolk and vanilla, and mix. Stir in the flour and salt. Shape into 1″ balls. Beat the egg white slightly. Dip the cookie balls into egg white, then nuts. Place about an inch apart on an…
Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon ground sage 1 lb. pork sausage ( regular seasoning) 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 1 celery rib, finely chopped 4 ounces mushrooms, chopped 2 apples, cored and chopped (Macintosh) 1 cup fine breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon sage salt and pepper 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Directions Combine the melted butter, garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoons sage; brush over cut sides and cavity of squash. Salt and pepper to taste. Bake in a large roasting pan, cut side up, at 400 degrees…
Apple-Cranberry Crisp
Ingredients 3 cups cubed Granny Smith apple (about 1 pound) 2 cups fresh cranberries 1/2 cup sugar Cooking spray 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup regular oats 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup canola oil Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl; spoon into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Lightly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine flour, oats, sugar, and oil, stirring with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apple mixture. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes…
Zucchini Bread
Recipe By: v monte “Really, really good and moist- my kids eat it as quickly as I can make it. Bread will freeze well, and keep in refrigerator for weeks.” Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 2 1/4 cups white sugar 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups grated zucchini 1 cup chopped walnuts Directions 1. Grease and flour two 8 x 4 inch pans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). 2. Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda,…
Recipe of the Month – Beer Braised BBQ Pork Butt
Ingredients: For the dry rub: 2 tablespoons salt About 40 grinds black pepper 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground mustard seed 12 ounces good ale or dark beer, such as Bass 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 5 -pound pork butt (shoulder of the animal) Directions: Combine rub ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Rub all over pork butt. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour and as long as overnight. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Unwrap pork and place in a roasting pan with sides…
A Little Ditty on Food, the Ultimate High
I was born Timothy James Holick over 57 years ago. With the love affair that I have with food, I should have it changed legally to Food A Holick. I’m sure you all have heard someone say, “I’m on a seafood diet. I see food and I eat it.” Well, that is me right down to the last ingredients. I struggle with All You Can Eat buffets every time I am in the presence of one. I’m like a big dog: I almost eat myself to death before I stop. Laugh all you want, but food is the ultimate high in my life….
Back to School: How will you use your kitchen now that the kids are gone?
There are some smiling faces out there today and there are some teary eyed faces also now that school is back in session. No matter what the mood, kids are back into their routine and now we can get back to ours. I find the fall an exciting part of the year for cooking in my kitchen. How will you kick off the alone or family time in your kitchen this year? School lunches come to mind when the first bus starts a rolling. I can see the hectic rush to get their lunches made before they get up for breakfast….
Day 1 of “Super Bowl Eats” Barbecue Kielbasa
Crock pot apps!! I love it!! 3lb pkg of Keilbasa (sliced in 1/2 the long way, then into 1/2″ slices) 2 bottles of Kraft BBQ Sauce (we used “Original” but you can use any flavor depending on the flavor you want..Honey, Thick & Spicy….etc.) 1 cup of Brown Sugar (light or dark) 1 cup of Beer (optional) Slice Kielbasa. Add barbecue sauce, brown sugar and beer (optional) Cook in crock pot for 6-8 hours on low heat. Serve with toothpicks. Along with the Kielbasa we made “Mini-Junior Mint” Brownies!!! Both were a huge hit!! Stay tuned for the rest of…
Women and the Superbowl
I love football and for me the super bowl is the highlight of the season. Having friends and family over to cheer the teams is great. Of course, I love “football food” too! For the big day, I like to make foods of the host city. This year, Super Bowl XLVII will be at the Superdome in New Orleans. Talk about a plethora of dishes in which to choose. Wow! I’m thinking jambalaya, shrimp etouffe, muffuletas, crab cakes, red beans and rice. Holey guacamole, my mouth is watering just thing about this! Don’t let the names of these dishes scare…
Experiences While Working in the Kitchen
Have you ever experienced the following? Can’t find a kitchen tool you just know you have? Coming home after buying a special ingredient only to discover you already had it? There are spices in a wall cabinet, some in a drawer while others are in the pantry? Goodness, no wonder it takes so long to cook! Your kitchen is working against you. The layout is inefficient and it proves it every meal. Meal preparation should be fun not frustrating. Yeah, right! I remember reading one time “Food is love”. Well, if that is the case, why do you emerge from…