Slow Cook Thai Chicken

Slow Cook Thai ChickenChicken breasts that have been slowly cooked in a creamy, peanutty, mildly spicy sauce. Over rice, please. In a slow cooker, add the chicken breast strips, bell pepper, and onion. Add the chicken broth and 1/4 cup soy sauce, then season with salt, pepper, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 4 … [Read more…]

Wellesley Fudge Cake I

Wellesley Fudge Cake IThis recipe dates to the early 1960’s when it was the rage of Washington, D.C. It was frosted with a thick fudge icing. Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C). Butter and flour two 9-inch round baking dishes. Three times sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; place aside. Heat … [Read more…]

Taco Soup

Taco SoupThis soup contains tomatoes, green chilies, kidney beans, canned hominy, and brown ground beef along with packets of ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning. Serve with grated cheese and sour cream. Ground beef or turkey and chopped onion are browned in a Dutch oven with frequent stirring. Drain grease from the pan after the … [Read more…]

Caramelized Chicken Wings

Caramelized Chicken WingsA sweet and savory sauce with a hint of peanut butter is simmered with chicken wings until they are tender. In an electric skillet or a large skillet over medium heat mix together the water sugar soy sauce peanut butter honey wine vinegar and garlic until smooth and the sugar has dissolved. Place … [Read more…]

Brussels Sprouts with Cheese Sauce

Brussels Sprouts with Cheese SauceBrussels sprouts are cooked al dente and then added to a decadent cheese sauce with lots of cream and white wine to make a delicious side. Place Brussels sprouts into a pot cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender yet firm to the bite about 15 minutes. … [Read more…]

Baked Chiles Rellenos

Baked Chiles RellenosSkip the frying and serve up these baked chiles rellenos for an easy, flavorful, more wholesome take on the Mexican main dish. Set the oven’s broiler to high and place a rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Roast peppers for five minutes on each side on the top rack of the … [Read more…]

Orange, Fig, and Gorgonzola Salad

Orange, Fig, and Gorgonzola SaladOranges, figs, and gorgonzola cheese are tossed with romaine lettuce and vinaigrette dressing for a sweet and savory salad. Combine lettuce oranges Gorgonzola cheese and figs in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Southwestern Cactus Salad

Southwestern Cactus SaladFor one hour, cilantro, jalapenos, cactus, and other distinctively South of the Border ingredients can “mingle” in the refrigerator. In a medium size mixing bowl combine cactus tomatoes onions jalapenos and cilantro. Squeeze the juice from both lemons over the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with garlic salt … [Read more…]

Two Ingredient Dough Cinnamon Rolls

Two Ingredient Dough Cinnamon RollsUse a simple 2-ingredient dough to create these gooey, baked cinnamon rolls, topped with a homemade cream cheese glaze. Set the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan or baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine the flour and Greek yogurt and stir until a shaggy … [Read more…]

Danny’s Warm and Fuzzy Apple Cider

Danny’s Warm and Fuzzy Apple CiderA great beverage for chilly afternoons and evenings is this one. While simmering on the stove, it also fills your home with a wonderful aroma! In a saucepan, mix the brown sugar and cider. Bring the cider mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes … [Read more…]