German Chocolate Brownies
Be sure to have plenty of milk on hand for these rich delights. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED Brownie 8 ounces sweet baking chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. In a medium size, microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter with medium... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...One of these is not like the others.
I just wanted you to see the differences in the yolks from chickens that eat grains, mixed grain & grass & insects, and chickens that only feed on grass and insects. Their flavors are as distinctive as the colors indicate. The bottom yolks shown are FAR BETTER than the flavorless yolk at top. And that's all I've got to say about that. Read More →
By Jill | 11 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Zucchini Bars
HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 small zucchini, shredded and drained (1 cup) 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease square pan, 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inches. Mix brown sugar, butter , vanilla and egg in large bowl. ... More...
By Jill | 10 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Texas Peach Tea
When you have tart peaches, make Iced Peach Tea! I picked a peck of peaches...no, not really. I picked up a quart of Texas Peaches from the Main Street Farmers' Market and discovered they were a little tart after I got them home. I was too impatient to wait for them to ripen so I got the idea to let them soak in a batch of tea. That was a thirst quenching idea that I can do over and over again. HERE'S... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...From Raw to Roasted Shelled Pumpkin Seeds
Have you ever picked something new at the grocery store that was too interesting to pass up, then after you got home, you thought, "Now how do I cook it?" Last week, I couldn't resist buying a scoop of raw pumpkin seeds from the nearest foodie mart dry bulk bin section. (I always save money in that section.) It wasn't until I was ready to mix them into a batch of Fresh N Fruity Oatmeal Bread that... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Jo’s Ducat Salad
This is a very nice salad that Jo fixes quite often for her pastors. Salad 1 large container of Fresh organic baby greens The following are amounts to your liking: Red Grapes sliced in half Avocado's peeled and cut into bite size pieces, sprinkled and tossed with lemon juice to prevent browning Bacon cut into 1-inch pieces and fried to a hard crisp Dressing On the reverse side of Good Season... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Roasted Zucchini Quesadillas
You can't go wrong with this fresh and simple recipe. Roasted vegetables make an excellent filling for quesadillas whenever you need to throw together an appetizer for guests, a light lunch for yourself, or a quick recipe for a large, hungry crowd of Main Street Farmers' Market Fans. The kids down at market wanted to gobble them up. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED 20 homemade flour tortillas or store bought 2... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Herbs
Slow roasted in the oven, this chicken came out tender and full of flavor. I served it with good ol'mashed potatoes and fresh baked Deli Style Rye bread. It made my family very happy. Pictured above, I roasted our favorite pieces from a whole chicken. The rest of the chicken went into the stock pot to make homemade chicken broth. HERE'S ALL I DID 1 whole chicken, cut up 4 tablespoons melted... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Shrimp and Tabouleh Salad
Fresh, bright and super easy to bring together. This salad is delicious at room temperature and cold. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1 box Far East Tabouleh Wheat Salad 2 to 3 green onions 1 small cucumber 1 large tomato juice of 1 medium lemon 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled Feta cheese 15 to 20 raw shrimp, shelled & deveined olive oil salt & fresh ground pepper Prepare the tabouleh... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Peppers and Black Bean Soup
When you barely have time to prepare something good to eat, make a batch of peppers and black bean soup. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans 2 tablespoons butter or oil 1 large jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1 large garlic clove, crushed or minced 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon New Mexico Chile Powder 1/4 teaspoon Cumin 1/4 teaspoon Hot Spanish... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Moist, delicious and purely made with love. It's my husband's favorite birthday cake. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 can sliced pineapple in syrup, drained 1 small jar Maraschino cherries for the cake 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup oil 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Firemen Tom’s Chili and Taco Soup
This award winning recipe comes from Tom the Fireman of Sulphur Springs, Texas. We met at My First Cooking Demonstration at the Main Street Farmer's Market. He assures me that it's the best tastin' chili and super easy to make. Tom's Famous Fire House Chili 1 pound ground turkey 1 onion, if you like onion 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (14.5 oz) tomato sauce 1 packet of Williams Chili Seasoning,... More...
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