INGREDIENTS: 6 oz. box chicken stuffing mix 2 medium potatoes, cut in half and boiled until soft 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 celery stalks, chopped 1/2 onion, diced 3 tbsp butter 2 tbsp pecorino romano (see my blog on grating your own!) 10.5 oz can cream of celery soup 1 can chicken broth DIRECTIONS: Prepare…
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TWICE BAKED POTATOES
In my house, my husband and son always want mashed potatoes. I had decided to make my own twist on mashed potatoes and came up with my version of twice baked potatoes. My my husband loves them! He asks me to make them often. Although my son is a huge mashed potato person, he likes…
OVEN BAKED “FRIED” CHICKEN
If you love fried chicken but hate the fact of eating something fried in oil, you’ve got to try this recipe! The breading is crispy and crunchy and the chicken is moist and tender. INGREDIENTS: (Feeds 6-8 people) 4 chicken thighs, skinned removed 4 chicken legs, skin removed 3 cups homemade bread crumbs (see my…
STEAK QUESADILLAS
I make chicken quesadillas often. My local grocery store recently had New York strip steak on sale, so I bought a pack and decided to make steak quesadillas. My son ate them and said they taste just as good as Taco Bell’s. I guess that’s a compliment! INGREDIENTS: Makes 4 large quesadillas Steak (I used…
BREAD CRUMBS
I love to use homemade bread crumbs. I think the food that is breaded with it tastes so fresh. I save the ends of bread and bread nobody eats or will be turning moldy shortly. These include hamburger buns, hot dog buns, hoagie/sub buns, half a loaf of bakery bread such as Italian or French,…
PIZZA (Makes two 12-inch pizzas)
My in-laws had a pizza shop in our town of Kulpmont called Charlie’s Pizza, making 500 pies on Fridays and Saturdays. Charlie’s was my father-in-law’s first name but it was really my mother-in-law that made the pizza. My husband was 12 years old when they sold the business to his uncle and cousin then…
PASTA ‘e FAGIOLI
This is a hearty, filling comfort food. Be sure to slice up some fresh baked Italian bread to eat with this hearty soup! INGREDIENTS: (This recipe is doubled and makes about 8 servings) 2 lbs. ground beef 1 onion, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 4 stalks celery, chopped 2 cans fired roasted diced tomatoes 1 can…
GRATING PECORINO ROMANO
Hi Guys and Gals. I never use “Shaker Cheese”! I always buy $25-$35 worth of hard Pecorino Romano at a warehouse. You can buy in a grocery store but they are more expensive. Cut into chunks and throw in your food processor. I use a Ninja. Grind until very fine. Store in an airtight container…
CHICKEN AND SHRIMP FAJITAS
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CINNAMON ROLLS
Mmm, hot, fresh cinnamon buns iced and served right out of the oven. Now, who doesn’t love that! INGREDIENTS: Dough: 1 package yeast (You can use rapid rise yeast. Works great and rises faster) 1/2 cup warm water 1/2 cup scalded milk (To scald milk, place in a small sauce pot on medium high…
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