Post about Christmas
Split Pea With Ham Soup We usually get a Honeybaked Ham for Christmas, and we use the ham bone to make this filling, comfort food. Ingredients: 2 cups dry split peas 8 cups chicken broth 1 large meaty ham bone 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed 2 bay leaves 1 cup shopped carrot 1 cup chopped
Backyard Baby Back Ribs My wife used to hate ribs. Â Used to. Â These take a bit of work, but it’s worth it! Â This is another Alton Brown recipe, slightly modified–I removed the coffee and substituted lime juice for the margarita mix in the original recipe. Â I also changed it from 2 full racks to 3
Onion Dip from Scratch We always used to mix powdered onion soup mix into sour cream to create onion dip. Â Then we saw Alton Brown prepare this version on Good Eats. Â The trick is to carefully carmelize the onions without burning them. Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups diced onions 1/4 teaspoon kosher
Lynette’s Dip Last year, I invited some Longhorns fans over to my house to watch the BCS National Championship game and they brought this dip to share.  It’s perfect for “bowl game season.” Ingredients: 1 large can refried beans 1/2 lb hamburger, browned 1/2 lb breakfast sausage, browned 1 small can green chilies 3 cups colby
Cheese Ball My sister-in-law gave me this recipe and I loved it so much that for Christmas, they gave us a cheese ball serving set. Â Now, my side of the family usually requests that I bring this to holiday gatherings. Ingredients: 1 8-oz package cream cheese 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 Tablespoon finely chopped
Clam Chowder This is a thick, creamy chowder that is perfect for a cold day. Ingredients: 2 cups diced potatoes 1 cup onions, finely chopped Two 6 1/2 ounce cans minced clams 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup flour 1 quart half and half 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar Preparation:
Sourdough Stuffing Fresh cremini mushrooms and fresh herbs take this stuffing to a level that poultry seasoning and bouillon cubes can never touch. Ingredients: 1-pound loaf sourdough bread 8 Tablespoons butter 10 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/2-inch thick in both directions Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 to 4 stalks celery with leaves, halved lengthwise
$300 Cheesecake When I tried to make this cheesecake with a hand mixer, it burned out the motor. Â We ended up going to Costco to buy a new one AND a stand mixer so that we could make the cheesecake. Â Since then, this has been know at my house as “$300 Cheesecake.” Crust: Ingredients: 1
Spritz Cookies The almond extract in these delicious buttery (three fourths of a pound buttery) cookies really make them stand out. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Preparation: Beat butter with an electric mixer on
Homemade Cocoa I know I posted this before, but I LOVE this dark, rich cocoa topped with cold whipped cream! Â This recipe came on the back of the package of vanilla beans I purchased from Costco. Â I had to go online to find out how much sugar to put in the recipe. Â That bit had