Nothing is more frustrating than getting in the middle of a recipe and finding that you have run out of an ingredient. I try my best to keep well-supplied with everything needed to put that perfect dish on the table, but sometimes I slip. It doesn’t help that I have three more cooks that use […]
Author: Vero
Yep That Fixed It
Works great now!!!! Thanks a million!!!
CHOCOLATE NO-BAKES
This is a recipe that I have made countless times, and I was surprised recently, to find that some of my friends have never even eaten these yummy treats. I shall remedy that by posting my favorite recipe for them so that anyone who wishes can try them. Ingredients 2 cups sugar1 stick butter1/4 cup […]
DOUGHNUTS
INGREDIENTS 2 packs yeast1/3 cup warm water 105 to 115 F.1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1/3 cup butter softened5 cups all-purpose flourOil for frying———————————GLAZE1/2 cup butter melted2 cups powdered sugar2 teaspoons vanilla5 to 7 tablespoons evaporated milk. Combine lukewarm water and yeast in large mixer bowl. Let sit for 5 […]
RAISIN BREAD
I love a good loaf of raisin bread, moist, dense, slightly sweet with a hint of cinnamon, and loaded with plump, tasty raisins. There are some fairly decent ones sold commercially, but as is true with most things. “home made is better.” I have never tried making raisin bread from scratch, so I went looking […]
STRAWBERRY PIE
Years ago, Shoney’s restaurant chain had a delicious pie on their menu that never failed to get rave reviews. It consisted of a buttery, slightly sweet crust, filled with large, whole, fresh strawberries swimming in a thick, strawberry flavored glaze. Home bakers wanted to create it in their own kitchens, so manufacturers soon came up […]
KITCHEN UPDATE
About five years ago I bought a fancy schmancy Kitchen Aid dishwasher that had all the bells and whistles on it that anyone could ever want. We had sold some timber, so I felt it was practically free at the time, and went all out! For the past two years I have been washing dishes […]
Double Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
This cake is one I have been making since back around 1970. It is rich and moist, and really satisfies a chocolate craving! I like to keep it refrigerated for additional density and fudginess. INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Melt chocolate in double boiler. Add 1/2 cup sugar and1/2 cup […]
Cook Books
I have quite an extensive collection of cookbooks and recipes. some of them dating back to the 50s, but there is always room for one more. A good Twitter friend and I were discussing recipes and he mentioned a book he had recently purchased at Cracker Barrell. I looked it up on Amazon and found […]
OATMEAL SCOTCHIES
No recipe needed here. You will find one on the bag of butterscotch chips. Grab yourself a bag, along with a box of quick oats, and head for the kitchen. That’s where you’ll find me. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________