A Collection of my Favorite Reclpes
She did not get her cooking ability from her mother so I think she must have taught herself. I remember eating at Grandma's house and she was not a very good cook. Boiled pork, boiled potatoes and stewed tomatoes was a meal that she often served. I don't remember any gravy or butter. Grandma had several sisters and they divided the labor of the household. My Grandma was in charge of the sewing and another sister was in charge of the cooking. Grandma used to sew cute matching dresses and skirts for my sister and I. Sewing was her talent. Cooking was not.
My Mother's love of food and cooking has rubbed off on me. I made this lens so I can have all my recipes in one place. I hope you enjoy my recipe collection.
Appetizers
My favorite appetizer recipes.
Let's start off with the starters!-
Stuffed Grape Leaves, a Greek Recipe
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There are many, many variations on recipes for stuffed grape leaves. They are a popular part of many cuisines in the Middle East including Greek, Armenian, Turkish, Egyptian, Albanian, Algerian, Syrian, and Lebanese, countries that make up the old Ot...
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Cheese Balls ~ Holiday Party Appetizers
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A cheese ball is a popular appetizer and there are many variations, something for everyone. One Christmas a friend and I teamed up and made different flavored cheese balls for gift giving. The food processor made the task much easier and they are som...
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How To Make an Edible Gourmet Bouquet Centerpiece
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I made this gourmet bouquet for a New Year's Eve party. Edible arrangements are always a hit and they are not hard to make. This is a fairly basic one. If you learn some fancy garnishes you can put those in your gourmet bouquet too. Make this edi...
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Tortilla Pinwheel Roll-Up Party Appetizers
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Tortilla Pinwheel Roll Up Appetizers are very easy to make and there are many variations. They look very pretty when finished and are popular at parties. I'll be giving you a few recipes for Tortilla Pinwheel appetizers but you are only limited by yo...
Le Creuset Oval Serving Platter
Serve appetizers, relishes or a whole chicken on this versatile platter!
Oven-to-table stoneware platter is ideal for serving up roasts, turkey, whole ham, vegetable trays and an array of desserts. Serve just about anything on this over-sized oval platter. Rimmed edges keep juices from escaping and make dish easier to handle.
Le Creuset PG0305-2567 16" Oval Serving Platter in Cherry
Amazon Price: (as of 12/21/2009)
* Lead-free stoneware is fired at roughly 2000 F giving it unmatched strength and durability
* Enameled surface is non-porous and resists chips, cracks and scratches
* Easy-clean porcelain enamel surface is impermeable to odors and stains
* Foods will not react with the enameled finish
* Dish beautifully cooks and serves food, then goes back to freezer or fridge for storage of leftovers
* Versatile for oven and broiler
* Oven-safe to 400 F
Soup Glorious Soup!
My favorite soup recipes.
I especially love soup when the days are chilly and cold. Soup has been called a tummy warmer and I think it is a heart warmer too. It is a time tested, traditional comfort food. Soup can be very frugal as it can be made with any number of leftovers.-
Rich Creamy Crab Stew
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Don't be misled by the simplicity of this Creamy Crab Stew recipe. It is very easy to prepare and has only a few ingredients, but it is full of luscious crab flavor. Creamy Crab Stew is a good low carb recipe for those watching their intake of carboh...
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Creamy Mashed Potato Soup, from Leftovers
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This Creamy Mashed Potato soup is not only very delicious but economical too. Do you need a good way to use up mashed potato leftovers? This is it! Very hearty and filling. This soup is especially nice for after holiday dinners like Thanksgiving and...
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Soup Glorious Soup! ~ Recipes
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Soup can be an elegant work of art or it can be a "refrigerator cleaner" made from leftovers. Either way, soups are nutritious and comforting fare. On a cold, rainy day there is nothing better than coming home to a steaming pot of soup. When you feel...
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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is a classic and just right for winter's chilly days. It's nice to have a welcoming pot of homemade chicken noodle soup on the stove when the kids get home from school. Better yet, send it to school for their lunch in a...
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Classic Split Pea Soup with Ham
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Soup and Bread. Soup and Sandwich. Soup and Salad. Soup just goes with everything doesn't it? Almost any soup may be frozen for up to four or five months. Be sure to cool the soup completely to keep the freezer from working overtime. Cover tightly, l...
Lodge Enameled Cast-Iron Dutch Oven, Caribbean Blue
This 6 Qt enamel Dutch oven is great for cooking, marinating, refrigeration and freezing. The color porcelain enamel on cast iron can be used on gas, electric, ceramic and induction cooktops, as well as in the oven. The porcelain surface eliminates the need to season cast iron. The cast iron vessel has superior heat distribution and retention, evenly heating bottom sidewalls and even the lid. Tightly fitting lid seals in moisture. The excellent heat retention reduces the amount of energy needed for cooking.
Lodge Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven, Caribbean Blue
Amazon Price: $77.97 (as of 12/22/2009)
* Porcelain surface eliminates the need to season
* Tightly fitting lid seals in moisture
* Superior heat distribution and retention
* Two layers of porcelain enamel are chip resistant
* Easy clean up
Main Dishes
My favorite main dish recipes.
The main dish is the centerpiece of the meal. These are some of my family's favorites. We like good, hearty food.-
A Tasty Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe
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This stuffed bell pepper recipe reminds me of those comforting foods that Mom used to make. My husband loves it when he sees stuffed bell peppers on the menu. Filling and hearty, it is a good meal for an autumn or winter evening. Each pepper cup is l...
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Ham with Apple Cider for the Slow Cooker
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If you are a busy person, if you work outside of the house all day you need easy recipes to keep your family well fed. This is especially true during the holidays. This is a delicious slow cooker recipe that will free up your stove and oven for cooki...
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Delicious Mexican Tater Tot Casserole
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Here is another variation on the ever popular Tater Tot Casserole. With enchilada sauce, green chilies and lots of cheese, this casserole gets a zesty Mexican flavor. Kids love this casserole and it is great for lunch or dinner. Many of us remember T...
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Greek Roasted Chicken
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Did you know that the average American eats about 80 pounds of chicken each year? That is not surprising because chicken can be prepared in so many delicious ways. Roasting chicken is very easy to do and it tastes great. There are endless variations...
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How to make Delicious Pork Loin Roast
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Everything seems right with the world when you smell the aroma of a nice roast cooking in the oven. This boneless pork loin roast is easy to prepare and makes a great Sunday dinner, or for that matter, dinner for any night of the week! Serve it with...
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Greek Pastitso Recipe
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My Greek Pastitso Recipe came from my husband's Aunt Sarah who got it from her mother, Stravula who was an immigrant from Greece. When I asked her for the recipe she said she didn't use one. I asked her to give me a shopping list and I would buy the...
OvenStuff Large Roasting Pan with Rack
OvenStuff Non-Stick 17.2 Inch x 12.7 Inch x 2.7 Inch Large Roasting Pan with Rack
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 12/22/2009)
Each OvenStuff Large Roasting Pan with rack is coated with a DuraGlide Plus non-stick coating inside and outside of the pan. The non-stick finish allows for roasts and poultry to release easily from the pan while making clean up a snap. The large V-Rack is non-stick and has handles for easy lifting. Perfect for roasting turkeys up to 30 lbs! The heavy weight steel construction ensures even heating across the pans for savory roasting results. Pans are dishwasher safe. Proudly made in the U.S.A.
Fish and Seafood
My favorite seafood recipes.
We love seafood. Tempura Shrimp is a big favorite here and it isn't too hard to make once you know how. If you like Tempura Shrimp give this recipe a try!-
Delicious Oyster Recipes
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When I was a child our Christmas Eve tradition was to have oyster stew. All the aunts, uncles, and cousins would go to Grandma and Grandad's house and we'd have dinner, do the dishes, which took FOREVER, and then we would open presents. At first Gre...
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Deep Fried Tempura Shrimp Recipe
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Delicious Tempura Shrimp is one of my husband's culinary specialties. I only learned how to make it last night so I could write this lens and I was surprised to find out that it is fairly easy! Deep fried Tempura Shrimp is a special meal to enjo...
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Delicious Salmon Recipes
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"...salmon are among the oldest natives of the Pacific Northwest... and they inhabit and use nearly all the region's freshwater, estuarine and marine habitats... From a mountaintop where an eagle carries a salmon carcass to feed its young, out to the...
Deni Multi-Fryer - 9200
This Multi-Use Deep Fryer will take care of all your cooking needs, from slow-cooking, boiling and baking to sauteing and deep fat frying! The 3 quart double non-stick coated cast aluminum inner cooking pot distributes heat evenly every time for cooking perfection! The superior design of this deep fat fryer allows you to raise and lower the basket while the lid is in place, preventing splattering hazards.
Deni Multi-Fryer - 9200
Amazon Price: $84.95 (as of 12/22/2009)
* Color: Stainless Steel
* Size: 11"H x 15"W x 14"D
* Deep fry up to 2 lbs of food at a time.
* Other features include an easy to use electronic touch pad and LCD display.
* The 3 quart double non-stick coated cast aluminum inner cooking pot distributes heat evenly.
Unusual Recipes
My favorite unusual recipes.
I just happened to run across these vintage recipes and thought they were interesting. I like to read old cookbooks and apparently in times past eels and snails were common fare.-
Stir Fried Garlic Squid with Ramen, Recipe for Fresh Squid
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Do you like squid? Oh dear! Maybe you ARE a squid. In that case turn your eyes away right now! Don't read any further. For those of you who like to eat squid here is a delicious recipe for stir fried garlic squid with ramen, from the book Noodle Fusi...
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Snail Recipes, Remedies and Folklore
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Snails have been enjoyed as a culinary delicacy since ancient times. At one time or another they have been extremely popular in different parts of Europe. Snails have graced the cuisines of France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, and England, an...
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Shockingly Good Eel Recipes to Spark up your Cuisine
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I've never tasted an eel. In fact I've never even seen one. They are not so popular in America but quite the delicacy in Europe and Asia. Japan, where eel is thought to increase stamina during the hot months, has an annual season of eel eatin...
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How To Make Vinegar from Honey
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The information here is from a 1905 book called "The Production of Vinegar from Honey." There was a time when people were accustomed to the task of making vinegar for the household, but today it is a lost art. Vinegar was kept on hand as a food item...
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Asian Wok Gift Set
A great gift for any cook, this all-inclusive wok set includes everything they'll need to prepare any number of Asian-style favorites. Bring out the true flavors of wok cooking with the sleek, nonstick pan and included accessories. Lifetime warranty.
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Asian Wok Gift Set
Amazon Price: (as of 12/22/2009)
* Featuring a hard-anodized exterior and nonstick interior.
* Versatile vessel shapes that accommodates several different cooking techniques.
* Sparkling glass-and-stainless covers give you a clear view of simmering soups and sauces, too.
* Handle: Two stainless steel loop handles. Oven Safe: To 450 degrees.
* Set Contents: Contemporary Nonstick Asian Wok, Nylon Stir Fry Tool, Teriyaki Madness Sauce, Coordinate Red Towel
Other Recipe Lenses
Other favorite recipes.
These are recipe lenses that didn't seem to fit into any other category. Dilly Bread is an old favorite and goes well with Beef Stew!-
Easy Dilly Bread Recipe
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My family discovered this delicious Dilly Bread recipe years ago and we still enjoy it today. It goes especially well with beef stew but can be served at any meal, of course. I am definitely not a bread baker but even I can make this one. Dilly Bread...
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Food Storage Recipes
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Doing some food storage makes sense don't you think? There are lots of reasons to have extra food on hand. Natural disaster, terrorist attack, loss of work due to injury or layoff, and steeply rising food prices. The high price of gas is a contributi...
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Egg Recipes, Delicious and Nutritious
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It used to be that eggs were vilified for their cholesterol content but now they are back in the good graces of nutritionists. It has been said that two eggs for breakfast are better for you than a bagel with cream cheese. This starts your day off wi...
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Comfort Food from Mom's Kitchen
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I love to read cook books and I love to try new recipes. My family sometimes wishes I would stay with the tried and true, but now and then I discover a dish that becomes a new family favorite. That's how we came to love King Ranch Chicken and Creamy...
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Eating Locally, Becoming a Locavore
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Did you know that the ingredients in an average North American meal have traveled about 1500 miles to get to your table? In this day of high oil prices maybe we need to think about how much gasoline could be saved if we made an effort to eat more loc...
Typhoon Lidded Casserole Red
A pretty red casserole dish for your favorite casserole recipe.
Typhoon 39176 Lidded Casserole Red
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 12/22/2009)
A casserole dish with a lid is very useful. Not only can it be used for casseroles but you can bake Dilly bread in it!
Sweet Recipes
My favorite dessert recipes.
We love our sweets!-
How to Make Yummy, Healthy Homemade Granola
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The nice thing about making granola from scratch is that you can customize it to your family's tastes. If you don't like nuts you can substitute sunflower seeds, flax seed or oat bran. The coconut was something that I added because we like it but it...
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Classic Shortbread Cookies for Holiday Gift Giving
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Scottish Shortbread cookies are a classic! They are easy to make, have only three ingredients, and there are many variations. Shortbread cookies are wonderful for serving at your holiday meals. These shortbread cookies are perfect for gift giving bec...
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Recipes for Kids in the Kitchen
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Kids like to help in the kitchen. Instead of always doing it yourself to save time, why not encourage their interest? Give your budding chefs some recipes they can handle on their own. You can advise and supervise and they can have fun and gain a sen...
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Chippy Dippy Squares, a Quick and Easy Dessert
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Chippy Dippy Squares are an easy, tasty bar cookie that kids love. They are so easy to make that kids can make them. They are made in one pan so there is not much to clean up. With the flavors of chocolate, butterscotch, coconut and graham crackers t...
9" x 13" Quarter Size Sheet Bake Pan
These quarter size sheet pans are perfect for baking, broiling and roasting. Quarter size allows you to put other dishes in the oven at the same time. Heavy gauge aluminum allows for even heating and baking.
9" x 13" Quarter Size Sheet Bake Pan
Amazon Price: (as of 12/22/2009)
* Professional Weight 18 Gauge Aluminum
* Measures 9" x 13 " x 1"
* Dishwasher Safe
Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book, 1968 Edition
Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book, 1968 Edition
Amazon Price: (as of 12/22/2009)
Red and White Checked Cloth 5 Ring Binder. 20 Sections, 400 Pages.
Spode "Baking Days" line is so pretty!
Black with white polka dots.
Spode Baking Days Oval Rim Dish 12- 1/2 inch - Black
Amazon Price: $54.95 (as of 12/22/2009)
Spode Baking Days 15-1/2-Inch-by-11-Inch Rectangular Handled Dish, Black
Amazon Price: $49.95 (as of 12/22/2009)
Spode Baking Days Set of 2 Ramekins 4 inch - Black
Amazon Price: (as of 12/22/2009)
Spode Baking Days Round Covered Deep Dish 8 cups - Black
Amazon Price: $49.95 (as of 12/22/2009)
Spode Baking Days 10-Inch Square Dish, Black
Amazon Price: $62.00 (as of 12/22/2009)
Casserole Recipes from the Blogs
- Breakfast Casserole Recipe | Savory Sweet Life - Everyday Recipes ...
- With so many breakfast casserole recipes, this one is a keeper. Filled with sausage, mushrooms, cream, and eggs, this is the perfect dish for Christmas morning, showers, and potlucks.
- Lighter Praline Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe @ CDKitchen.com ...
- A recipe for Lighter Praline Sweet Potato Casserole containing ***Casserole*** yams, cooked mashed Splenda packets egg white vanilla extract ***Topping*** packed brown sugar Splenda packets chopped pecans all-purpose flour whole wheat ...
- 7 Healthy Casserole Recipes | Lifescript.com
- Sometimes casseroles get a bad name - they're known to be the ?quick? way out for serving...
- Paige's Favorite Chinese <b>Chicken</b> Casserole | kitchen ...
- Paige's Favorite Chinese Chicken Casserole | kitchen cooking food ...barbecue chicken recipes, bbq chicken legs, bbq chicken recipes-kitchen cooking food recipes. make meals. Navigation. recipes · RSS feeds. Regions.
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- strayspay strayspay Sep 24, 2009 @ 10:22 pm
- I'm favoriting this page and want to come back and try some of the recipes. I especially would like to try the Mexican tater tot casserole.
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- aj2008 aj2008 Sep 10, 2009 @ 11:19 am
- Oh boy - yet more distactions as I look for one thing on Squidoo and find another. I am feeling hungry.....
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie May 4, 2009 @ 8:13 pm
- Dianne, what a delectable lensography of terrific food lenses!
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- Jewelsofawe Jewelsofawe Apr 21, 2009 @ 10:34 pm
- That chicken up at the top looks soooo good!
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- awelldressedbullet awelldressedbullet Jan 6, 2009 @ 3:44 pm
- I stopped by, and drooled over everything too! Love your Recipe Lensography! - Kathy
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- tandemonimom tandemonimom Jan 4, 2009 @ 9:12 am
- Lovely, lovely lens and recipes! Thanks for this treasure trove of wonderful goodies! 5* and faved.
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- Susan52 Susan52 Jan 4, 2009 @ 7:26 am
- I love cooking, love recipes. Lensrolling your recipe lensography to my recipe lensography! Favoriting it, too, so I'll be able to find it quickly.
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