In honor of National Cookie Day I am posting one of my favorite cookie recipes. Grannies Oatmeal Cookies ½ C soft shortening 1 C brown sugar 1 egg 1 C sifted flour ½ tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 C raisins 2 C oatmeal 2 T milk ½ tsp soda ¼ tsp Nutmeg Mix all … Continue reading National Cookie Day: Grannies Oatmeal Cookies
Day 26: Close-Up
I made grilled pizza one night last week. Thought it would make a good close-up shot. Three Little Pigs Pizza Pizza crust Sauce About 1/2 cup sausage cooked. 5 slices bacon cooked and chopped About 1/2 cup ham chopped Mozzarella cheese - enough for 2 layers 1-2 green peppers -- sauteed 3-4 mushrooms -- sauteed … Continue reading Day 26: Close-Up
Year 4: July 2010 – June 2011
Highlights from the 4th year of the The Dee Zone v 3.1. 8 Aug 2010: One Minute Sermon Original Post 17 Sept 2010: Recipe -- Zesty Chicken Bites with Mushroom, Onions & Cheese Orzo I was asked for my recipe but I don’t really have one. My style of cooking is more of just throw … Continue reading Year 4: July 2010 – June 2011
Chicken Nuggets
Last week a friend asked for my chicken nuggets recipe. I don't really use a recipe, I make it up as I go. This is my basic chicken nugget recipe. My recipe is based on Melissa d'Arabian's 4-Step Chicken method. Ingredients 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breasts About 1/2 cup of Italian dressing or other … Continue reading Chicken Nuggets
Crock Pot Spaghetti
I had a request for my crock pot spaghetti recipe. I don't really have a recipe but this is what I do. Ingredients 2-3 big cans of crushed or diced tomatoes 1-2 big cans of tomato sauce 3-4 cloves of garlic crushed or mince 1 onion diced mushrooms 2 green peppers diced 1 lb ground … Continue reading Crock Pot Spaghetti
Recipe: Zesty Chicken Bites with Mushrooms & Onions and Cheesey Orzo
I was asked for my recipe but I don't really have one. My style of cooking is more of just throw things together. Zesty Chicken Bites 4 skinless chicken breasts or about 8-10 tenders enough flour to lightly coat chicken pepper paprika olive oil, enough to coat pan 4 or 5 good size mushrooms -- … Continue reading Recipe: Zesty Chicken Bites with Mushrooms & Onions and Cheesey Orzo
Sausage, Spinach & Pasta Soup
Created this new soup Monday night and a friend requested I share the recipe. It is loosely inspired by Italian wedding soup. All measurements are estimates. I will try to get pictures to add later. Ingredients Olive Oil – enough to lightly cover bottom of pan 1 med onion chopped 3-4 mushrooms sliced 3-4 cloves … Continue reading Sausage, Spinach & Pasta Soup