February 28, 2006

Samosas in phyllo

From The Best of the Best and more…. This is for you, Ange! I used to be intimidated by phyllo pastry, now I’m not! It’s really easy. k 1 cup peeled and finely chopped potatoes. 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tsp curry powder 2 tsp cumin 1 tsp tumeric 1/4 tsp […]

Chocolate chocolate chip cookies

from The Best of the Best and more…. karen 1 3/4 cups flour 3/4 tsp baking soda 1 cup butter 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/3 cup cocoa powder 2 tbsp milk 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 3/4 cup chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 F. […]

February 22, 2006

Mars Bar Squares

INGREDIENTS: Bar: 4 Mars Bars 1/2 cup butter or margarine 3 cups Rice Krispies Topping: 1 cup chocolate chips 1/4 cup butter or margarine DIRECTIONS: Melt Mars bars & 1/2 cup butter or margarine in a large microwaveable bowl. Stir in the Krispies. Press into 8 inch pan, or 8×11 if you like them thinner. […]

February 18, 2006

Enchiladas Fantastic

From Auntie Judy! 1 lb. ground turkey (or ground beef) 3 cups salsa, divided 1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry 2 ½ tsp. ground cumin, divided 1/2 tsp. salt 1 (250 g.) pkg. cream cheese, cubed 12 flour tortillas (7 inch), warmed 1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 cup […]

Peanutty Chicken

From Auntie Judy. So so so so so so so so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 boneless chicken breast halves, cut in strips (drain on paper towel to remove excess moisture for best browning) Pam or oil for sauteing Sauce: 3 – 4 Tbsp. finely chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, chopped fine (use a garlic press!!) 1 – […]

I've been keeping a secret.

My Auntie Judy. She is my mom’s older sister, and is a FANTASTIC cook. Thanksgiving dinner at her place involves the turkey (of course), stuffing done inside and outside the bird, 3 kinds of cranberry sauce, and I’m not kidding, 6 or 7 vegetables. This is all followed by 2 or 3 desserts, and you […]

February 12, 2006

Roasted vegetable gratin

INGREDIENTS: 4 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks 2 medium zucchini, chopped 2 cups sliced mushrooms 1 medium red onion, coarsely chopped 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp fresh herbs, such as rosemary, basil, oregano or thyme 1/4 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup […]