Kitchen DelishOld fashioned turkey gravy- perfect for that leftover hot turkey sandwich, so make plenty! Once you remove the turkey to rest, put the roasting pan on the stove top. Using the mashed potato water, the giblet broth, cans of chicken broth, add a couple inches of liquids to the pan- as much liquids as you […]
Oh, diet killer. Depends on how many people you need to please- but a regular recipe is 2 loaves of stale bread- white, wheat, whole wheat- whatever. Rip or cut into 1 inch cubes. Let stale in 250 oven if it’s too fresh. Take all the neck and giblet items from inside the turkey and put […]
Start with a half dozen fresh sweet potatoes or yams. Cover with cold water and boil until fork tender. Cook and peel. Cut large 1 inch slices into your casserole dish. Melt a stick of butter in a small skillet. Add a cup of dark brown sugar. Stir until sugar is melted and blended well. […]
This is a quick appetizer. Buy a fresh loaf of herb or whole grain bread and slice into 1/2 inch or smaller slices. Toast lightly. Brush toast lightly with olive oil/garlic mixture. Layer fresh mozerella slices, fresh basil and fresh tomato slices on each piece. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in broiler, oven or […]
For a cool day, where you don’t mind the oven on most of the day- get this soup going. Peel and slice up 10-12 large brown onions into 1/2 inch slices. Add onions and 1 tablespoon butter and 2 tsp. salt into a large stainless steel pot that is oven proof. (no plastic handles!) Place […]
The filling is the best- right? This is the filling of at least 2 pies with just a top crust. Refer to Moms Pie Crust for your top or buy a store made one. The rest you just peel, slice and mix. I use a good 12 apples. Pick a firm and tart apple for […]
When families blend, so do their traditions and recipes. These have German roots- called Fastnachts, served on Fat Tuesday- the day before fasting begins in some religions. Although that is not the religion of choice, every Fat Tuesday, mom Fisher makes up the donuts and so do I. Scald your milk (heat to that boiling […]
When chicken thighs are on sale- grab them up. This is a good slow cooker recipe if you will be out and about all day. It’s also a good stove top recipe. And it is wonderful finished up on a hot grill too. Place thawed chicken pieces (you can use legs too) in your slow […]
When the hot weather hits, bring out the blender. You can make these for adults too- of course! Just add a bottle, I mean a few shots of your favorite liquor. Fill the blender nearly full with ice cubes. Add 3 scoops of powdered lemonade mix (the kind with sugar added). Add water to just […]
This is an easy side dish for french fry lovers. I take a few russet potatoes, wash them, prick them with a fork, and microwave on high for 6 minutes. Remove and cool. Slice them anywhere from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch slices. Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a flat frying pan. Place […]