Author Archive for Don
Homemade Marshmallows Recipe
1 cup (240 ml) cold water, divided 3 – 1/4 ounce envelopes (21 grams) unflavored gelatin 2 cups (400 grams) granulated white sugar 1 cup (240 ml) light corn (or golden) syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Garnish: 3-4 cups (350-460 grams) confectioners’ (powdered or icing) sugar, sifted Lightly butter, or spray [...]
Chicken Parmesan
INGREDIENTS Sauce: 1/2 large yellow onion 1/4 cup olive oil 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes (we use Muir-Glen) 1 teaspoon dried oregano Pinch of red pepper flakes Pinch of sugar Chicken: 4 chicken breast cutlets (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds total) Salt 2 eggs 1 cup [...]
Brown Sugar Squares
Crust 1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup margarine or 3/4 cup butter 3 tablespoons sugar Brown sugar topping or filling 3 eggs 2 1/4 cups light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans Directions: 1 Beat crust ingredients together until crumbly (mixer works well). 2 Press mixture into a 9×13 baking pan (glass [...]
Di Palo’s Spaghetti and Meatballs
INGREDIENTS ¼ cup olive oil 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tbsp. dried parsley 1 tbsp. dried basil 2 28-oz. cans whole peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste ¼ cup sugar 10 oz. ground pork 5 oz. ground beef chuck 5 oz. ground veal ⅓ cup shredded [...]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter 3/4 cup butter 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 2 (8 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts 2 cups milk 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and peanut butter. Heat in the microwave until soft; [...]
Pasta Salad Ala Denise
INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. box/bag spring pasta 1 (8 oz.) bottle of Zesty Italian dressing 4 tbsp. salad supreme 1/2 lb. pepperoni, cut into small pieces 1 cucumber, chopped 1 can pitted black olives, sliced 1 jar green olives, sliced 4 tomatoes, chopped DIRECTIONS: Cook pasta around 12 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Put [...]
Mexican Corn Bread
Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup buttermilk (or use buttermilk powder with water as directed to make 1 cup) 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 small [...]
New England Indian Pudding
1 1/2 quarts milk , divided 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup light molasses (dark molasses is OK if you prefer a stronger molasses flavor) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 3/4 teaspoon salt Directions: 1 Scald 1 quart milk in a large, heavy saucepan (take care not to scorch). 2 Combine [...]
Cold Okra Salad Recipe – How to Make Cold Okra Salad
Ingredients ½ kilo okra, medium size, cleaned 2 Tbs olive oil 1 onion, julienned 2 Garlic cloves, sliced 2 Tbs fresh coriander, chopped 3 Tomatoes, diced 1 Tbs tomato paste ½ Cup water Salt and pepper Oil for frying Method – Fry okra in hot oil for 5 minutes, remove on paper towel to drain [...]
Italian Pasta Salad
Ingredients 8 ounces rotini pasta 2 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 1/2 cup diced Cheddar cheese 1/3 cup pitted black olives (optional) 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing Directions Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, and rinse with cold water until completely cool. In large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables, cheese, and olives. Toss well with [...]
aatukaal paaya
v AATTUKKAAL 3 to 4 legs, cut into 2 to 3 inch pieces v Ginger, garlic paste 1 tablespoon v Whole garam masala (cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, bay leaf, star anise, saunf little bit) v Large onions 2 chopped v Turmeric powder v Green chillies 4 to 5 v chilli powder 1 teaspoon v coriander powder [...]
French Bread Pizza
1 large or 2 small whole grain french bread loaves cheese of your choice toppings of you choice; may I suggest: Simple White Pizza Easy Buffalo Chicken Pizza BBQ Chicken Pizza Chicken, Bacon and Spinach Roasted Veggie and Goat Cheese For Mr. How Sweet’s meat lovers pizza, I used pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, asiago cheese, [...]
Pecan Cheese Pie
1/2 (15-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened 4 large eggs, divided 3/4 cup sugar, divided 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans 1 cup light corn syrup Preparation 1. Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate according to package directions. Fold edges under, and crimp. [...]
Bhindi Bhaji
1 pound okra 2 medium onions, chopped 1/4 tsp garlic paste or powder 1/4 tsp coriander paste or powder 1/8 tsp cumin 3 large tomatoes 2 tsp oil 1/2 cup chopped cilantro How to make bhindi dopiaza : Cut the tip and the very bottom from the okra just to clean it, but do not [...]
Gajar Ka halwa (Carrot Pudding)
Ingredients: Carrots : 2 cups ( grated and shredded) Milk : 2 cups Butter(unsalted) or Ghee : 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar : 1/4 cup Cardamom Powder : 1/2 tsp Roasted Cashews nuts : 10 (for garnishing) Raisins : 6 (roasted)(for garnishing) Method Of Preparation : Heat a tbsp ghee in a small pan and roast [...]
