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Welcome to my collection of recipes. I have collected these recipes for over 60 years. I have tried to give credit to the source of the recipe where possible. I never dreamt when I started trying recipes and saving the ones that I liked that there would be something called the Internet where I could share them. My gratitude to the sources where I was able to provide them and my apologies where I had no way to credit them.
Most of the pictures are ones shown with the original source of the recipe, and I appreciate being able to share them. If you make a recipe, please take a picture and send it to me so that I can use your picture.
Enjoy!
Popular Recipes
Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms
Ingredients 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs ½ teaspoon seasoned salt or to taste black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 pound mushrooms sliced ½" thick 2 teaspoons soy sauce 4 cloves garlic minced ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves ½ teaspoon dried rosemary slightly crushed ⅔ cup chicken broth ½ cup white wine optional l Instructions Preheat oven to 425°F. Season chicken with salt & pepper. Set aside. Heat butter and oil in a 10" skillet over
The very best ever Challah - Please see notes at end
Ingredients 235 grams warm water (1 cup) 7 grams active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons or 1 envelope) 50 grams sugar, divided (¼ cup) 660 grams bread flour (5½ cups, see note below) 5 large egg yolks (room temperature) 72 grams oil (vegetable, canola, or any seed oil) (⅓ cup) 113 grams honey (⅓ cup) 8 grams salt (1¼ teaspoons) 1 egg combined with 1 teaspoon water (for a slightly darker look, skip the water; for an even darker look, use just the yolk) raisins (optional, see below for
Garbage Soup
Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 6 potatoes, diced 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 onion, chopped 1 cup chopped celery 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth 2 cups mixed vegetables salt and pepper to taste ⅛ tablespoon dried rosemary ⅛ tablespoon dried thyme ¼ tablespoon dried basil ½ pound bacon - cooked and crumbled Instructions In a large stock pot place beef, potatoes, tomatoes, onion, celery, broth and vegetables. Add enough water to cover ingredients, cover pot and cook
Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Sauce
Ingredients 1½ cups of cooking oil 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3½ cups Granny Smith apples peeled and finely chopped (approximately 3-4 apples) 1 cup pecans finely chopped For the Caramel Glaze: ¾ cups unsalted butter 1 ½ sticks 1 cup light brown sugar ¼ cup whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooking oil,
Deep Dark Secret Chocolate Cake
Ingredients 1 (13.25 oz) box Devil’s Food Cake Mix 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding 3 eggs ⅔ cup brewed coffee 8 oz sour cream ½ cup oil 2 tablespoons dark rum 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips Ganache 8 oz quality semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 1 ¼ cup heavy cream Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a standard bundt pan. Mix together eggs, sour cream, oil, coffee, and rum until smooth. Slowly mix cake and pudding mix into the wet ingredients, then fold in chocolate
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bark
Ingredients 1 (16.5-ounce) tube refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough (such as Pillsbury) 1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips Flaky salt, for garnish (optional) Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Position an oven rack in the upper third position. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Press out the dough: Break the dough into 6 pieces and place on the prepared pan. Using your hands, press the cookie dough into a very thin, even rectangle (about 11
3-Ingredient Cranberry Chicken Casserole
Ingredients 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts 14 ounces whole-berry cranberry sauce 1 can (14–16 ounces) 1 ounce dry onion soup mix 1 packet Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the dish. Pat dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, mix cranberry sauce and dry onion soup mix until well blended. Pour the cranberry-onion mixture over the chicken, coating each
Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Ingredients ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, more for serving, if desired ½ cup panko or other plain dried bread crumbs ¼ cup minced onion ¼ cup chopped chives or basil 2 garlic cloves, grated on a microplane or minced 1½ teaspoons kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon dried oregano Pinch red pepper flakes (optional) 1½ pounds ground turkey, very cold 1 large egg, beaten 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed 3 cups marinara sauce, more to taste Instructio
No Knead Rosemary Cranberry Bread
Ingredients 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons (7 g) salt 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) instant yeast 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) warm water 1/2 cup (70 g) dried cranberries or fresh ones 2 teaspoons (1 g) fresh rosemary, chopped 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil, plus extra for drizzling Sea salt, for sprinkling Instructions In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast. Stir in water until a sticky dough forms. Fold in cranberries and rosemary. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap o
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