Denise 2 large heads romaine lettuce1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese For the dressing: 1 tablespoons good real mayonnaise (I like Best Foods)2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 large garlic cloves, chopped1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (~3 lemons)2 teaspoons kosher salt1/2 teaspoon fresly ground black pepper1-1/2 cups good mild olive oil*1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese […]

The Complete Potato Cookbook 2 lbs, 6 or 7, red potatoes 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/3 cup sugar ¼ cup olive oil ½ teaspoon granulated onion 1 teaspoon basil, chopped fine 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon dried (or 2 fresh) parsley Salt and pepper Boil potatoes 15-20 minutes in salted water until done but […]

Cooks.com 3 large baking potatoes 1 cup diced bacon ½ cup chopped onion ¾ cup sour cream ½ cup milk 2 tablespoons butter, softened ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub potatoes and pierce with fork.  Bake 1 hour or until tender. In large skillet, fry […]

3 pounds (about 6 medium sized) red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature1 Tbsp lemon juice2 teaspoons grated orange peel3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon ground allspice3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg   1 Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°F. Pierce sweet potatoes in several places with […]

6 or 7 red potatoes7 or 8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled6 TBL butter1 tsp garlic powder1 TBL olive oil1 tsp dried sageSalt and pepper to taste Boil the potatoes to the desired degree of doneness. Drain and cut potatoes in half.Melt butter in microwave and stir in garlic powder. The longer these two are combined, […]

A basic and easy fried rice recipe.

½ Onion coarsely chopped 3 Garlic cloves crushed 2 Cups rice 3 Cups chicken broth 3 TBS Tomato Paste (Italian) 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp salt 3 TBS Olive oil Heat oil in frying pan on medium high heat.  Brown rice, stirring regularly.  Add onions and garlic and saut Serves 4 15 Minutes 25 […]

3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 large shallots, thinly sliced Pinch (generous) of saffron threads 1 1/2 cups Arborio or other short-grain rice 3 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt broth 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped lemon peel 1 large bunch chives, chopped (about 1/2 cup) Salt and freshly cracked white pepper Melt […]

2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons chopped shallot 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice or basmati rice, or plain white rice, well rinsed (or not) 2 1/4 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon turmeric Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallot and garlic; saute Makes 4 […]

From Epicurious 6 large russet potatoes, rinsed and dried 6 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sour cream 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter 4 tablespoons prepared white horseradish 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill Preheat oven to 400? F. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork. Place potatoes on oven rack; bake until crisp outside and cooked through, […]

From Mark Cohen Potatoes (about 10 medium to large size potatoes to one onion) Onions 1/4 lb butter (might use a little but don’t need more than this) Salt Seasoning Mix (any kind) Pepper Seasoning Mix (any kind) Garlic Powder or Garlic Salt or Minced Garlic. (I wouldn’t use fresh garlic for this) Aluminum foil […]

6 hard boiled eggs 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise 3/4 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce salt & pepper to taste paprika for garnish Cut each egg in half and carefully scoop out the yolk. Mash yolks and remaining ingredients together to make a paste. Whether to make it completely smooth, or leave small lumps is […]