We are absolutely killing it in gorgeous sweet potatoes this year! So much abundance…. This recipe is an adaptation of a Pumpkin Bread recipe I received from my friend Vicki some years ago. These muffins are a real crowd pleaser and are a great use of cooked sweet potatoes. Sweet Potato Muffins 1 cup (two … Continue reading
This one’s for our dad, who loves the stuffed mushrooms! On a recent crab fishing trip, our boat limited out pretty well, despite the new regulations for crab fishing. I made a grubbin’ seafood boil with our bounty. I wasn’t about to let a single bite of seafood go to waste, so with the leftovers … Continue reading
We know a guy named Dave from Idaho who knows his way around a potato! His oven fries are pretty killer. Ingredients: Russet potatoes High heat oil (such as corn oil) Salt Instructions: Preheat oven to 425. Cover a baking sheet with foil. Carefully cut potatoes into fry sizes, being careful to make them all … Continue reading
Apocalypse Pasta is a dinner thrown together with whatever I had on hand, due to being low on veggies but not making extra trips to the store. Add a little bit of off brand sour cream that no one really liked, powdered ranch dressing powder that I impulse bought at Costco a few months ago, … Continue reading
Got some random leftovers? Put them on mini pizzas! This is a quick pizza dough, as far as pizza dough goes. It is the same dough as Crazy Bread Cheater dough. In about an hour, you’ve got pizza in the oven! Ingredients: 1 cup water, 110 degrees 3 teaspoons sugar 2 ½ teaspoons yeast 2 … Continue reading
Don’t throw out those sad bananas – make muffins. This is the muffin version of Shirley’s Banana Bread. For the batter: 1 ¾ cups flour 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter or shortening 2/3 cup sugar ¾ teaspoon lemon zest (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional) 2 eggs ½ cup … Continue reading
Beans are a magical fruit! Dried beans are easy to cook, and beans are a little powerhouse of nutrition. Eat your beans! Ingredients: 1 lb. white beans, rinsed well 1 medium onion, diced 1 large carrot, diced 2 small ham hocks, or diced ham, or cooked bacon (whatever you have) 3 cloves garlic, minced 2-3 … Continue reading
My daughter loves spending time with Gramma every summer and loves Gramma’s pancakes. It’s not really a secret but they are kinda naughty! They don’t even really need syrup! Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup pancake mix of the “just add water” variety 2/3 cup white cake mix 1 1/2 cups water Mix, and prepare pancakes according … Continue reading
Get out your rolling pin, circle cutter and stand mixer! It’s time to make some incredibly delicious biscuits! Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 1 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons baking powder 12 Tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes 1 cup whole milk 1 beaten egg Preheat oven to 350. … Continue reading
Here’s something fun to pass the time when you’re sheltering in place along with 8 other Bay Area Counties! I had some cuties that were on their way out. Instead of tossing them, I hand juiced them. Then put the juice into the freezer for another day. Raise your hands if you’re sick of hearing … Continue reading
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