2. Place ham in roaster pan with 1 cup water
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Easter Feaster
2. Place ham in roaster pan with 1 cup water
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Sourdough Discard Iced Animal Cookies
Cookie Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup sourdough discard
2 cups white flour
1/2 cup wheat flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
Icing Ingredients
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 Tbsp meringue powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp butter extract
1-2 Tbsp water
Directions
1. Mix all ingredients together to form dough
2. Chill dough for about an hour
3. Roll out on floured surface to about 1/8 in thickness
4. Cut shapes and bake for 10 min at 350 degrees
5. Let cool completely
6. Mix icing ingredients until smooth and thin (adding more or less water until you get the right consistency)
7. Dip each cookie in the icing and scrap off excess on the side of a bowl
8. Top each cookie with sprinkles and allow to dry
9. Store in a container
Sourdough Discard Cheese Crackers
Ingredients
1 stick butter
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sourdough discard
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tsp salt
Directions
1. In a food processor combine all ingredients until it forms a dough
2. divide dough into 8 parts
3. roll each section out to a thin as possible (I use my pasta roller on setting 7 then setting 5)
4. place each rolled out section on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
5. Cut each section into small square or use a fish cutter (as shown in picture)
6. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 min until baked but not too browned
7. Allow to cool and store in an air tight container.
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Cornedbeef and Brussel Sprouts
1. In a dutch oven place corned beef roast with spices and 1-2 cups water (depending on size of roast)
2. Roast in a 225 degree oven for a total of 6 hours.
3. Rinse mini potatoes and sprouts (and remove a few of the outer leaves).
4. Add to the dutch oven about 3-4 hours into the cooking process (depending on the size of potatoes they need to cook 2-3 hours)
5. Remove from juices and serve with Guinness mustard sauce
**Could also be cooked in a crockpot on low for 8 hours.
**Speed Method
I forgot to put mine in at noon, so I bumped up the temp to 275 degree for 4 hours and it was still very tender. Put the potatoes and sprouts in for around 2 hours for small or the full 4 for large.
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup dark Guinness Beer
1 Tbsp vinegar
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1-2 Tbsp cornstarch
1. In a saucepan over medium heat melt butter
2. Add brown sugar, mustard, dry mustard, vinegar and beer
3. Whisk until combine and sugar is dissolved.
4. Whisk in cornstarch and allow sauce to thicken.
**This would be great on bratwurst or soft pretzels.
Sunday, February 2, 2025
I Dip, You Dip, We Dip Game Day Spread
Apple Pie Recipe link Here
Six Layer Bean dip
This is a crowd favorite! We usually have it around Christmas time but it is great for anytime!
Ingredients
1 can Frito bean dip
¼ cup miracle whip
¼ sour cream
½ packet of taco seasoning
1 can of diced black olives
1-2 cups diced tomatoes (cherry and grape tomatoes work great for this)
1 bag of shredded lettuce
1-2 cups grated chedder/jack cheese
Directions
1. In a small bowl mix together miracle whip, sour cream and taco seasoning
2. Start spreading out layers in a flat platter
a. Bean dip
b. Taco seasoning mixture
c. Diced Olives
d. Diced tomatoes
e. Lettuce
f. Cheese
3. Serve with tortilla chips and watch it disappear
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients and Directions
1. In a mixing bowl mix together 1 brick of softened cream cheese, 2 cups shredded cooked chicken and 1 recipe of Courtney's Hot Wing Sauce (recipe Here )
2. Spread in a glass baking dish
3. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and bake at 350 for 30 min
4. Service warm with crackers, carrots and celery
Mango Crab Rangoon Dip
Ingredients and Directions
1. In a food processor, dice up 1 package cook crab (real or imitation) and 1 cup frozen mango
2. In a mixer combine crab mix and 1 brick softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
3. Spread in a glass baking dish and bake for 30 min at 350
4. Top with more sweet chili sauce and serve warm with wonton chips.
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Touchdown Party Favorites
Here's a compilation of some of my best football party food ideas! Go Chiefs!
Yummy Ham Rolls
1. Preheat oven to 350 degree
2. Melt 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter and add 1/2 Tbsp mustard, 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 tsp onion powder and 1/2 Tbsp poppy seeds
3. Place sandwich rolls on a baking sheet and layer ham and cheddar cheese
4. Brush some of the butter mixture on the top of each roll and place on the ham and cheese
5. Brush the remaining butter mixture over the tops of each sandwich
6. Cover in foil and bake for 15 min
7. Remove more and bake for another 10 min
Serve immediately
Soft Pretzels
Ingredients
1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cup warm water
4 cups flour
Baking soda
Sea Salt
Directions
1. I a stand mixer combine warm water, brown sugar and yeast. Let stand 5 min until it become frothy
2. Add 2 cups flour and mix. Then add remaining 2 cups flour and mix.
3. Using the dough hook attachment, knead until well combine and forms a tight ball
4. let dough rest 5 min
5. Meanwhile preheat oven to 450 degrees and bring 4 cups water and 6 Tbsp baking soda to a boil
6. divide dough into 12 equal pieces
7. Roll each section into a long string. Twist into pretzel shape.
8. Place each pretzel into the boiling soda water for about 10-15 sec. Remove and place on a cooling rack. While its still wet sprinkle with salt. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (6 pretzels per baking sheet)
9. Bake for 8 mins.
10. Let cool just a bit and enjoy the warm, soft, salty goodness that is a soft pretzel.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Breakfast Yo! - Cinnamon Rolls
1. Dissolve 1 package of active dry yeast in 1/2 cup warm water (not hot because that will kill the yeast)
2. Add 1 tbsp brown sugar and let sit 5 min (this helps feed the yeast)
3. Scald and cool 1 cup milk - heat milk in a saucepan until you start to see steam, don’t let it boil, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. (This helps weaken the whey protein that can inhibit the yeast. Also, When cooled to around room temperature, it works much better in the recipe than cold milk to combine the shortening and activate the yeast) so don’t skip this step 😊
4. In a mixing bowl mix together 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup shortening and 1 egg, add to the cooled milk, mix.
5. Add that to the yeast and mix
6. add 2 cup flour and mix
7. Add another 2 cups flour and 1 tsp salt, mix
8. Knead dough for 5 min. (it will be a sticky dough)
9. Place in a greased glass bowl and allow to rise to double (about an hour)
10. Turn out dough on a well floured surface and roll out into a rectangle
11. Cover dough with butter, sugar and cinnamon. Carefully roll dough up (long side of the rectangle) then slice about 2 inch thick (about 12-15 rolls)
12. Place rolls in a greased baking dish an allow to rise (double in size)
13. Bake at 375 for about 15-20mins.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Whip the following ingredients in a mixer - 2 oz softened cream cheese, 2 Tablespoons butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla and water to make it the consistency you desire (Start with 1 Tbsp)
- 1/2 cup discard.
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 4 cups flour
- 2 tsp yeast
- 1 tsp salt
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Meal Planning
Dinners around the table with family don't need to be a thing of the past. Watch this video for a simple plan to cook at home and enjoy family dinners.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Soup, There It Is! - Chicken and Noodles
You say tomato, I say tomato: Canned Tomato Recipes
Soup, There It Is! - Broccoli Cheese Soup
Homemade Ramen
Honey Wheat Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread
Corn Chowder
I love soup, but I find that when I make a pot a lot of it goes to waste. I have discovered these great silicone soup freezers and now I can have a different soup each day of the week! You can purchase them on Amazon. I have a soup making week and then I'm set for months of lunches!
Directions and Ingredients:
1. Dice 1/2 cup onion and 2 celery stalks and saute (in butter or oil) in a heavy bottom pot until tender.
2. Add 1/3 cup bacon bits or cooked crumbled bacon
3. Add 2 cups vegetable stock and 2 cups milk
4. Add 3 cups frozen, canned or fresh corn, 1 can of potatoes, diced, 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers and 2 tsp Mrs Dash (salt free seasoning)
5. Heat over medium heat (careful not to curdle the milk)
6. To thicken mix 1/3 cup flour or corn starch with 1/2 cup water and add to pot, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Heat until desired thickness is reached.
7. To freeze for later, pour 1 cup of each in each section of the silicone soup freezers. Freeze until solid and the pop them out of the molds. Store in a labeled ziplock bag in the freezer for individual servings.
Soup, There It Is-Soups! - Roasted Kale Potato Soup
Ingredients
1 bunch fresh Kale leaves
5 golden potatoes
3 cups milk
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp bacon grease (optional)
2 tbsp flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 cups stock (vegetable or chicken)
1/4 cup bacon bits
2 tsp onion powder
4 slices or 1 cup smoked gouda cheese
Directions
1. Remove kale from stems and coat with vegetable oil. Spread out on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Roast kale at 425 for 10-15 min (until crisp) Cut into small pieces for the soup.
2. Meanwhile, peel and dice 5 golden potatoes. Boil until soft. Drain water and transfer to a stand mixer. Add 1/2 cup milk and beat until smooth (like mashed potatoes)
3. In a sauce pan melt butter and bacon grease. Add flour and salt and cook for a min or so
4. Add remaining 2 1/2 cups milk and stir, then add mashed potatoes and stir. Add stock and onion powder and stir
5. Add bacon bit, kale and cheese and stir until cheese has melted. Serve and enjoy.