This is the best pie crust recipe on the face of the earth. I make it in my food processor. No matter how many crusts I need I never double the recipe. I just keep making a batch for every crust. Its very quick, and very successful, so I just don’t play around with perfect. …
Category: Special Occasions
Melon Salad/to croak about!!!
This was first made in May’s cooking class. We had a ball!!! Croak, ball? too many puns? Start with a very familiar melon ball salad and then carve one of these endearing little frogs (ribbit) and you have a buffet conversation piece for sure!!! Print Recipe Melon Salad/to croak about!!! Prep Time 1 hour Servings…
Chocolate Fondue
This is a recipe that promotes ooohs and aaaahs around your table but also keeps the conversation alive…….which one is your favorite?…..have you tried the strawberries yet?…… I never thought of dipping pretzels into chocolate fondue, don’t you love the salty/sweet taste….. etc. etc. This can be your featured dessert or a station at a…
Angie’s Salad
Prep time: 30 min. Difficulty: Serves 12 This isn’t our Angie’s salad, but that’s how the family identify’s it, hence it’s listing. We prefer the Honey Poppy Seed Dressing on this salad of many flavors. 1 head each of red and green ruffled lettuce 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, or pecans 2 apples cut in bite…
Island Spareribs
This is an all time family favorite. Served several times at Jeff’s Birthday golf tournaments, and lots of summertime eating even though they never see a grill!!! Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 1 1/2 hours Difficulty: Servings 8 to 10 3 to 4 lbs baby back pork spareribs 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt…
Jeff’s Creme Brulee
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 40-50 minutes Difficulty: Servings:6 for most, 4 for me Ingredients: 1 large egg, 4 large egg yolks, 1/2cup sugar plus some for topping, 3 cups heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, tablespoon orange liqueur preheat oven to 300. In the bowl of an electric mixer (fitted with the paddle…
Peanut Brittle
Prep time: 30 minutes Difficulty Makes 1 1/2 pounds 1 cup Karo light syrup 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons margarine 1 cup salted peanuts 1 teaspoon baking soda Combine Karo, sugar, water and margarine in a 2 quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes…