Mere Recipes

My recipes have a new home

2009-06-24T09:22:00.000-04:00

I have combined my personal blog and my recipes in one place at Butterfly Confidential. You can visit the main page or find the recipe archive directly here. Nothing further will be posted here, so please update your links, bookmarks, rss feeds or whatever you use to follow me.

Spaghetti alla Mozzarella

2008-08-15T20:42:00.000-04:00

2 large tomato, cubed1 ½ c mozzarella cheese, cubed2 grated garlic cloves½ c fresh basil1 t black pepper½ t salt2 green onions, chopped¼ c olive oil¾ lb. spaghetti, cookedMix all the ingredients except the spaghetti, then toss well with the spaghetti. A great late summer dish - no cooking and a use for all of the extra tomatoes from the garden!

Creamy Pick-Your-Favorite-Seafood Pasta

2008-08-14T20:41:00.000-04:00

1 lb. crawfish tails, shrimp, or lump crabmeat1 stick of butter (Do not use margarine.)1 pint of half-and-half1 good-sized bunch green onions, chopped3 - 10 cloves garlic, chopped (to your taste)Cajun seasoning to taste (or 1 - 2 tbsp)1 lb. cooked fresh pasta (Rotini is preferred, but use your favorite shape.)Cook pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain, then rinse under cool

Sun-Steeped Iced Tea

2008-08-13T13:04:00.006-04:00

Take a jar - any jar- that is clean and has a lid. Fill it with water, add black tea bags, top with the lid and leave it in full sun for at least six hours. (I usually put it out in the morning and leave until mid-afternoon) The sun will steep the tea for you and give it a unique and delightful taste.For a mayonnaise sized jar, one tea bag will do. For one of those gigantic jars you get bulk

Menu - Week 2

2008-08-12T12:45:00.007-04:00

1. Baked chicken on the Grill with Potato pancakes and Fried cabbage 2. Dad’s Seafood Pasta3. Barbecue Hamburgers with Broccoli salad4. Spaghetti alla Mozzarella5. Two Pierogi pizza6. Macaroni and cheese with tomato and sausages7. Chipotle pork chops with Sweet potato fries 8. Steak and Baked potato on the barbecueMy goal in publishing these is to A. have it in a place I

Tell me if you like it

2008-08-11T11:28:00.005-04:00

Just today I found Blogger in Draft and all of its fun new features. One of them is just perfect for a recipe blog - a star rating!Do you see the stars outlined in purple at the bottom of this post? Those are the ones you click to tell me how many stars a recipe deserves. The cumulative votes then appear in the stars to the left as an overall rating for the recipe. Sweet!I'll give this post 5

Recipes must add up

2008-08-11T00:57:00.004-04:00

My mission here at Mere Recipes is to share recipes that I have both tried and loved. Where-ever they come from, they aren't going anywhere here unless they add up.Nothing irritates me more than having put my energy and time into planning a menu, making a complete list, shopping for the best deals, then coming home to a supposed fail-proof recipe only to have it flop in my hands when it's late

Lasagne Roll-ups

2008-08-08T18:45:00.003-04:00

Adapted from the recipe by the same name in the More-with-Less CookbookYields 7-8 servingsCook and drain according to package direction: 12 lasagne noodlesFillingSteam until limp:2 bunches fresh spinach, Swiss chard or turnip greens, finely choppedor simply crumble and stir in 1/2 frozen block of spinachAdd and mix well:1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 large tub of cottage cheese1 tsp nutmeg1 cup

Menu - Week 1

2008-05-27T19:16:00.005-04:00

So, I don't forget or lose it. And maybe it'll give you a sorely needed idea too. Bon appetite!1. Chicken Pot Pie with Green salad2. Jamabalya Calzones with Sweet Potato Fries3. German Farmer's Breakfast with Peach Cobbler4. Beef Stroganoff with green beans and bread5. Buttermilk Grilled Chicken with Coleslaw6. Hamburgers/Hotdogs with chips

The best chicken salad is from leftover...

2007-10-01T21:29:00.002-04:00

Fried chicken or deli chicken!No joke, ladies. Next time you have chicken to go, leave the not-so-juicy breast meat for chicken salad sandwiches the day after. Tonight I used Popeyes fried chicken, skin and all. Chop fine, then toss with mayo, a dash of lemon juice, my secret ingredient - a dollop of cream cheese - and season as needed with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Yum!!!

Rice Dressing

2007-08-23T19:48:00.001-04:00

1 lb. ground beef1 cup raw rice1 can French onion soup1 can cream of mushroom soup2 tablespoon shortening1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped bell pepper1/2 cup chopped celery1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 teaspoon salt1 - 3 cup chopped parsley1/2 cup onion topsPut shortening in heavy pot - black cast iron being the best - add ground meat, onions, bell pepper, celery and salt

Layered Lettuce Salad

2006-07-10T15:20:00.001-04:00

Wonderful for a summer barbeque when you're feeding lots of hungry mouths. :)Recipe from Ptelea1 head lettuce, washed1 cup celery, diced4 eggs, hard cooked and diced1 - 300 g package frozen peas (not cooked) - I think I use about ¾ of a cup.½ cup green or red pepper, diced1 sweet onion, medium size, diced8 slices bacon, fried and crumbled2 cups mayonnaise2 tbsp. sugar½ cup shredded cheddar

Traditional Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

2006-06-26T21:19:00.002-04:00

From my family's kitchen1 chicken, cut into partsChicken stock (optional)½ can of roux2 large onions, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped1 bunch green onions, chopped1 stalk of celery, chopped1 lb. plain smoked sausage, sliced into coinsCajun seasoningSalt/pepperGarlic powderOnion powderFill a large soup pot 1/3 full of water and/or chicken stock. Heat to boiling and add roux, stirring constantly

Cooking with Mary #6

2006-04-09T14:51:00.001-04:00

As it appeared in the March 1975 Madonna House Restoration newspaperby Catherine DohertyI believe it might be timely for Easter recipes.I am giving you the whole story of Easter cooking as it is recorded in our “Book of Customs.” We have quite a few customs accumulated in the 25 years of our apostolate. Amongst them festive foods.Koolich – Russian Easter BreadFor a family of four to six5 lbs.

Shamrock Shake

2006-03-17T09:26:00.001-05:00

Our St. Patrick's Day Tradition!Equally easy for single, religious and married alike. ;)2c vanilla ice cream1 ¼ c milk¼ t mint extract8 drops green food coloringBlend until smooth.Make another batch because the first will be gone before you can blink.Note:I have no idea where I got this recipe, but I did go looking for it on purpose because Mecandes remembered very fondly these St. Patrick's Day

Colcannon Soup

2006-03-17T09:18:00.002-05:00

From The Irish Heritage Cookbook 4 tablespoons butter2 cups shredded cabbage1 1/2 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" pieces1 pound leeks (white and pale green parts only), washed and chopped5 cups homemade chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken brothsalt and ground white pepper to tastepinch of ground nutmeg1 1/4 cups half and half3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, or 1 tablespoon

Strawberry Cake from Scratch

2006-01-16T11:42:00.002-05:00

2 cups white sugar1 - 3 oz - package strawberry flavored gelatin1 cup butter, softened4 eggs, room temperature2 3/4 cups sifted cake flour2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 cup whole milk, room temperature1 tablespoon vanilla extract1/2 cup strawberry puree made from frozen sweetened strawberriesPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.In a large

Two Flavor Jell-O Rainbow Cake

2006-01-16T11:37:00.001-05:00

1 white cake mix2 packages – 3oz each – Jello, any two flavors2c boiling water1 – 8oz – container of Cool whip or other icingBake white cake as directed in two – 9” cake pans. Cool completely.Clean cake pans, and place cooled cakes in them. Prick each cake with fork at ½“intervals.Dissolve each flavor of Jell-O separately in 1c of boiling water and carefully spoon each over one of the cake layers

Beef Stroganoff

2006-01-09T17:32:00.004-05:00

1 lb boneless sirloin2 tablespoon oil2 tablespoon butter1/2 cup minced onion1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoon flour1 cup beef stock1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon saltBlack pepper to tastedash of ground red pepper1 cup sour creamButtered egg noodlesCut steak into pieces. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.Quickly fry steak in oil on both sides until lightly browned.

Savoury Broiled Chicken

2006-01-09T17:32:00.002-05:00

1/4 cup melted margarine1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon oregano1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon onion powder3 lb. chicken, cut up or 3 lb. piecesMix margarine well with seasonings. Place chicken skin side down on broiler rack and brush with half of margarine. Broil about 6 inches from heat about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn, brush with remaining baste and

Vegetable Frittata

2006-01-09T17:26:00.001-05:00

6 eggs1/4 cup milk1/4 teasoon pepper1 cup cubed whole wheat bread1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese2 oz cream cheese, cubed1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 onion, choooped1 cup chopped zucchini1 cup choppped mushrooms1 sweet red or green pepper, chopped2 garlic cloves2 tomatoes, sliced1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheeseIn a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and pepper.

Country Style Breakfast Casserole

2005-12-22T15:35:00.002-05:00

Perfect for Christmas morning! And even better... it doesn't include soggy bread. lol8oz. smoked link sausage2T maple syrup2 lb. frozen hash browns2c milk6 eggs2oz grated Cheddar cheese¼ c grated Parmesan½ t dry mustard¼ t pepper2T green onion, snipped with scissorsPreheat oven to 350 and grease casserole with oil. Sauté sausages until brown, add syrup, cook one minute and arrange in single layer

Shortbread

2005-12-19T14:20:00.001-05:00

From my mother-in-law1 lb. Butter1 cup minus 2 tablespoons sifted Icing Sugar2 tablespoon light Brown Sugar4 cups sifted all-purpose FlourBlend butter and sugar thoroughly. Stir in flour and mix thoroughly with hands. Chill.Heat oven to 300 degrees. Roll out dough 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into fancy shapes.Decorate with red and green cherries, colour sugar or decorating candies, if

Turkish Delight

2005-12-11T23:53:00.002-05:00

From the DVD for the BBC television production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 2 cups (1/2 liter) granulated sugar1 1/4 cups (300 ml) water1 lemon, the peel cut into strips, the juice squeezed and strained1 orange, the peel cut into strips, the juice squeezed and strained4 tablespoons (60 ml) unflavored powdered gelatin2 tablespoons (30 ml) confectioners' sugar1 tablespoon (15 ml)

Chocolate Macaroons

2005-12-11T23:30:00.004-05:00

3 oz. cream cheese, softened1/3 cup white sugar1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup flaked coconut½ cup finely chopped walnuts1/3 cup butter1 ½ cup flour1 cup white sugar¼ cup Dutch cocoa powder1 egg3 Tablespoons milk½ teaspoon baking sodaFilling: Beat cream cheese, 1/3 c sugar and vanilla until soft and smooth. Add coconut and nuts. Chill.Dough: Beat butter until softened. Add half of the flour. Add 1c sugar