This very old fashioned dressing is perfect for your fresh garden vegetables. It can be used again and again simply by adding new vegetables to the marinade. 3/4 cup white vinegar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 tsp. mustard seed 1 tsp. celery salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. garlic salt 1 tsp. salt [...]
Posted in Retro, Salads, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged fire and ice, kraft recipes, marinated tomatoes, perfect 10 cookbooks, tomatoes and cucumbers
From Executive Chef, Kevin Rathbun, recipient of James Beard Award, comes this wonderful recipe. 3 lbs. short ribs 2 Tbsp. sesame oil 6 Tbsp. five-spice powder 2 Tbsp. canola oil 3/4 cup onion, diced 3/4 cup carrot, diced 8 garlic cloves 1/4 cup sesame oil 4 jalapeno peppers 6 Chile de Arbols 1 cup soy [...]
Posted in Beef, Celebrity Chef Recipes, Comfort Zone, Restaurant Recipes, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged asian slaw, five spice, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, short ribs
Here’s a great side dish to take to any pot luck or picnic. 1/4 cup butter 1 large onion, finely minced 1 (8 oz.) pkg fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 lb. bacon, fried and cut into bite-sized pieces 8 large potatoes, peeled, diced into 1-inch cubes and parboiled 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 1/2 [...]
Posted in Breakfast/Brunch, Casseroles, Comfort Zone, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged bacon, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, picnic casserole, potato casserole
Looking for a fresh new idea for a summertime salad? Try this wonderful Antipasto Salad as an entree or side. 1 head Romaine lettuce, torn into 1-inch pieces 3 Roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 lb. provolone cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 cup black olives, pitted 1/4 lb. pepperoni slices 1 small green pepper, diced 1/2 [...]
Posted in Salads, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged antipasto, antipasto salad, cooking connections, Italian dressing, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks
This sweet corn bread is part pineapple upside down cake and part corn bread. Excellent with grilled chicken, pork or seafood. 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, cut into cubes 1 (1 lb.) can crushed pineapple, drained 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup corn meal 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 [...]
Posted in Breads, Cakes, Comfort Zone, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged corn bread, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, pineapple bread
These beautiful Yukon Golds are roasted to a crisp perfection. Seasoned with oregano and lemon zest, they are finished with Greek flavors of feta cheese and kalamata olives. A wonderful compliment to roasted chicken. 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. butter 2 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges 4 medium [...]
Posted in Casseroles, Comfort Zone, Pasta/Rice/Potato, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged feta cheese, Greek potatoes, kalamata olives, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, roasted potatoes, Yukon Gold
Many believe that eating black-eyed peas will bring good fortune and luck for the New Year. Here is our spicy Black-Eyed Pea recipe that is sure to bring lots of rave reviews. 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, diced 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, minced with seeds 1 pkg. smoked sausage, [...]
Posted in Casseroles, Holidays, Pork, Soups, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged beans, Black-eyed peas, perfect 10 cookbooks, smoked sausage, soups
Here’s a delicious, easy turkey gravy to complement your holiday table. Drippings from turkey roasting pan 1 – 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water Pour drippings from roasting pan into 2-quart saucepan. Add white wine and enough chicken broth to [...]
Posted in Cooking Tips, Holidays, Uncategorized, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, turkey gravy, white wine gravy
Cherry tomatoes stuffed with crunchy bacon and lettuce dip. Just pop them in your mouth! 1 lb. sweet cherry tomatoes 1 cup mayonnaise 1 (8 oz.) sour cream 1 lb. bacon, cooked and chopped 4 Romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried Salt and pepper to taste Wash tomatoes and slice off tops. Scoop out pulp [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged bacon and tomato, BLT appetizer, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, poppers
A perfect side dish for your holiday table. Sweet and crunchy baby carrots spiced with a touch of rum. 2 lbs. baby carrots 1/4 tsp. fresh thyme 2/3 cup orange marmalade 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 2 Tbsp. butter 3 Tbsp. spiced rum 1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted Toast chopped pecans by placing them in skillet over medium [...]
Posted in Holidays, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged baby carrots, candied carrots, kraft recipes, marmalade, perfect 10 cookbooks