Cooking Recipes

Beef Stroganoff

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Beef Stroganoff

  Beef Stroganoff 1 16 ounce package egg noodles 2 tablespoons butter (softened) 2 onions (finely chopped) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 8 ounce package fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 pound beef loin steak (cut into thin strips) 1 14 ounce can beef consomme 1/4 cup Burgundy wine (optional) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons … Read more

Cajun Potato Salad

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Cajun Potato Salad 2 pounds small red potatoes 1/2 cup red onion — chopped 1/2 cup green onion — sliced 1/4 cup fresh parsley — minced 6 tablespoons cider vinegar — divided 1/2 pound precooked smoked sausage or kielbasa 6 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 centiliters garlic — minced 1/2 … Read more

Caramel Apple Cake

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Caramel Apple Cake 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3 eggs 3 cups flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 1/2 cups apples — diced (peeled) 1 cup walnuts — chopped 2 teaspoons vanilla **CARAMEL ICING** 1/2 cup packed … Read more

Candy Bar Fudge

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Candy Bar Fudge 1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup baking cocoa 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup milk 3 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 30 caramels 1 tablespoon water 2 cups salted peanuts 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips In a microwave-safe bowl, Mix butter, cocoa, brown sugar … Read more

Pork, Herb And Grape Stuffing

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Pork, Herb And Grape Stuffing 4 tablespoons butter 1 1/8 lbs minced pork 2 cups white seedless grapes 1/2 cup pine nuts 10 green onions (chopped) 2 onions — finely chopped 1 cup bread crumbs 1 cup parsley — chopped 2 tablespoons fresh coriander — chopped 2 tablespoons fresh oregano — chopped 1 orange — … Read more

Black Bean Soup

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The Best Black Bean Soup 1 pound black beans – rinsed (and soaked for 12 hours or longer in water) 6 cups beef broth 8 cups water 1 can tomatoes with their juice — chopped (28 to 32 ounces) 2 teaspoons cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper **JALAPENO CREAM SAUCE** 2/3 … Read more

Summer Vegetable Spaghetti

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Summer Vegetable Spaghetti 2 cups small yellow onions 2 cups chopped tomatoes 1 cup yellow squash 1 cup zucchini squash 1 1/2 cups fresh green beans 2/3 cup water 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 garlic clove — minced 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 6 ounces tomato … Read more

Cardamom Fudge

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Cardamom Fudge 2 cups sugar 2/3 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup chopped pistachios Cook sugar, milk, salt and corn syrup in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Add salt and light corn … Read more

Summer Vegetable Bowl

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Summer Vegetable Bowl 4 bacon slices 1 small white onions 1 green pepper – diced 2 cups hot water 1 pound green beans 8 oz corn 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 small zucchini – 1″ chunks 5 celery stalks – 1″ slices 1 large tomato – cut in wedges In … Read more

Summer Squash Medley

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Summer Squash Medley 8 small young summer squash (zucchini, yellow, patty, etc) 1 pound seasoned pork sausage 1 garlic clove 1/2 large onion 1/2 large green pepper 4 large tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated cheese Preheat oven to 350°F … Read more