Monthly Archives: January 2011

Fettuccine alla Panna – Fettuccine with Cream Sauce

1/2 pound of fettuccine 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup cream 3/4 – 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated freshly ground nutmeg Salt and freshly ground black pepper Boil fettucine in salted water. In a large heavy pan, melt butter over low … Continue reading

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Gravy

My mom made gravy.  Gravy with fried chicken especially.  Once the chicken was done, mom would add 1/4 cup flour to the oil in the frying pan.  Stir the flour in the grease until it is brown.  It will brown nicely, … Continue reading

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Fisherman Jimmy’s Fried Fish

When my husband and I first got together, a fisherman Jimmy lived in the apartment below.  He would be gone for days at a time, and then would announce his arrival home by leaving fresh fish or lobster in our … Continue reading

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Chewy Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

If you haven’t figured it out by now, oatmeal cookies are may favorite. 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats 8 ounces unsalted butter, slightly … Continue reading

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Eggs, Onions and Hot Links

Beat eggs Slice onions Slice hot links Grated Cheddar Cheese In a frying pan, saute the onions and hot links slices, add beaten eggs, cover with lid and reduce heat to low for 3-4 minutes or until eggs are set.  … Continue reading

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Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Orange Marmalade

Ingredients •2 whole 2-pound chickens •¼ teaspoon salt •¼ teaspoon pepper •3 tablespoons olive oil •2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves •6 tablespoons Grand Marnier (or Wild Turkey with 1 T marmalade) •3 tablespoons fresh orange juice •2 tablespoons brandy •2 … Continue reading

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7-Minute Frosting made with Jello

My husband is an auction crazed person.  Last week he came home with 3 boxes of cookbooks.  This is from JOYS OF JELLO. Probably from the later ’50s early ’60s judging by the pictures.  The paperback booklet isn’t date but … Continue reading

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Apples and Blueberry Syrup

Make your spouse feel like he is on vacation. Serve him this breakfast on a weekend, and he will adore you. Peel and slice 2 Red Delicious Apples 1/2 Cup Chardonnay 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup Simmer apples in Chardonnay until … Continue reading

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Chicken Salad Sandwiches with Apples

All my kids love chicken salad sandwiches.  They did when they were small one and even in their twenties.  The perfect quick meal.  2 big cans chicken white meat in water 1 onion finely diced 2 apples finely diced 2 stalks of … Continue reading

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New York Steaks

New York Steaks I use a cast iron skillet and heat it on the stovetop.  Turn the oven on to 400 degrees and let it warm up.  Rinse the steaks in water and dry on a paper towel.  Season with … Continue reading

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