Scintillating Repast

Someone Who Lived In The Bayarea

2012-11-03T22:06:00.000-07:00

I've tried just about every seafood dish but, I have yet to try Crab. For someone who lived in the Bayarea.
I thought it was weird. I should be a little more adventurous with my food palate.

Broiled Hard Shelled Crabs

Ingredients

Crab

A pot of water

Directions

1. Heat water to boiling for 15 minutes.

2. Drain, serve hot, or cold with cocktail sauce.

I Know It's Not Christmas

2012-10-17T18:06:00.003-07:00

I haven't really baked in quite a while. So, I thought I'd try my hand at gingerbread. I know it's not Christmas, but I could eat gingerbread any time of the year! The smell sells itself. talk about delicious !

Gingerbread Bars

Ingredients

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. ginger

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 cup margarine

1/4 cup hot water

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup molasses

2 1/2 cup flour

Directions

1. Combine and mix well.
2. Pour into pan.
3. Bake for 30 minutes at 325.

Icing

3 tbsp. milk

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 1/2 tbsp. margarine

2 cups confectioner's sugar

1.Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Add icing on the bars.
3. Mmmmmm!!

The Emmy Awards

2012-09-23T17:25:00.003-07:00

Well, as you you all know, tonight The Emmy Awards are on. It's cool to see who's up for what and, what everybody's wearing. So, what do you eat when you're plopped on the couch watching? Well, Shrimp Cocktail, of course!

Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients

2 cups chili sauce

1 tbsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. Worcheshire sauce

1 lb. fresh or canned shrimp

Dash of pepper

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients but, shrimp in a bowl.

2. Place mixture on place and add shrimp, lettuce, and tomato.

Filling & Full

2012-09-18T18:42:00.000-07:00

Pasta will always be one of my favorite things to eat. The cool thing about pasta is it so filling and, you don't always have to eat that much to be full . This is just a healthy spin on your typical pasta dinner. yes, world I love pasta !!!

Spaghetti with Spinach

Ingredients

1 cup spaghetti

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta.

2. Brown bread crumbs, red pepper flakes & garlic in water, for 2 minutes in a skillet.

3. Add chopped spinach to mixture & cook 1 minute.

4. Then, pour the sauce over pasta.

5. Yum!

One Of My Favorite Sandwiches

2012-08-19T18:22:00.002-07:00

One of my favorite sandwiches to get at Subway, is the Meatball Sub. It's so filing and, not to mention so good! I just thought it would be awesome to try to make one at home. Nice way to spend your Sunday!

Homemade Meatball Sub

Ingredients

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/8 tsp. pepper

1/2 cup milk

3/4 cup dry bread crumbs

1 medium onion, chopped

1 tbsp. parsley, snipped

11/2 pounds ground beef

1 egg

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

2. Form into balls.

3. Place in a skillet and, cook for minutes.

No Drive Thru Or Long Line Required

2012-08-10T18:14:00.000-07:00

I've always loved Egg Mcmuffins since I was a little kid and, I thought making it would be really fun to make at home. Then, I don't have to go through the drive thru or, wait in a long line. I can just eat!

Homemade Egg Mcmuffin

Ingredients

1 egg

1 piece of ham

1 english muffin

1 slice of cheese

Directions

1. Poach egg in boiling water.

2. Remove egg from pan.

3. Place on english muffin.

4. Add ham and cheese, if you wish.

5. Yummy!

It's Always A Good Time To Make Cookies

2012-08-07T17:28:00.000-07:00

It's always a good time to make cookies, I always say. It might be Summer but, that doesn't seem to stop me from heating up my kitchen. Just the aroma of fresh cookies, puts a big smile on my face and, makes everyone near me wonder where the aromatic smell is coming from. Maybe I'll get some unexpected guests? Who knows...?

Chocolate Chip Cookies Dipped In Chocolate and Nuts

Ingredients

2 pkg. semisweet chocolate chips

1 tsp. baking soda

3 cups flour

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup chopped nuts

2 tsp. vanilla

1 cup sugar

2/3 cup margarine

2 eggs

Directions

1. Mix ingredients.

2. Combine butter, eggs, vanilla.

3. Add the rest of the ingredients, and mix.

4. After, mixed, place in the refrigerator for about 1-2 hours.

5. Next, drop teaspoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto a cookie sheet.

6. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.

7. Let cookies cool.

8. Dip cookies in melted chocolate and nuts.

9. Place chocolate dipped cookies in refrigerator to cool melted chocolate for about 1-2 hours.

10. Yummy!

The Food I Crave

2012-08-04T18:34:00.000-07:00

Chicken Nuggets and French Fries are some of the foods I often crave but, they just happen to be Fast Food. Though, Fast Food is very enticing and, equally delicious, it's not always that good for you. The point is, I just like making food I crave but, in a healthier way. So, you can eat what you want and, not feel so guilty. The most important thing is, it better taste good!

Baked Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

1 egg

2-3 chicken breasts

1 tsp. basil

1 cup bread crumbs

1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese

Directions

1. First, preheat the oven to 400.

2. The chicken breasts must be cut into small pieces.

3. Crack egg, place yolk in large bowl.

4. Coat chicken in egg.

5. Place bread crumbs in a large bowl.

6. Once the chicken is coated, place the chicken in bread crumbs.

7. Roll the chicken in the bread crumbs.

8. When the chicken looks covered, place on baking sheet.

9. Place in the oven, at 400 cook for 20-25 minutes.

10. Yummy!

Strawberry Cupcakes

2012-07-29T14:03:00.000-07:00

It's Summertime and, something that always reminds me of Summer, are strawberries. Why not make irresistible strawberry cupcakes!!! I really love baking and, the aroma when you mix all the yummy ingredients, is too hard to resist. Sometimes, I just have to take a lick. Hey! I made them. I deserve it!

Strawberry Cupcakes

Ingredients

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 1/2 cup flour

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

8 large strawberries, diced

2 tsp. baking powder

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

2. Bake at 325, for about 20 minutes.

Icing

3 cups confectioners' sugar

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 cup margarine

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.

2. Spread on cooled cupcakes.

3. Yummy!!

Getting My Dog In The Kitchen

2012-07-17T18:27:00.000-07:00

Every time I go in the kitchen, my dog follows me. It probably doesn't matter what I make, as long as I am in the kitchen!! Here's a surefire way to get my dog in the kitchen , make Spaghetti and Meatballs!!

Spaghetti and Meatballs

1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 lb. ground meat
1/2 cup onion
1 tbsp. parsley
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. Worcheshire sauce
6-8 Ritz crackers, crumbled

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Shape into balls.
3. Cook in skillet for 20 minutes or so, or until meat is brown.

Mac & Cheese

2012-07-14T19:37:00.002-07:00

I love comfort food no matter what day, month, or season. That kind of food just makes the day that much better. Comforting! One of my favorite comfort meals has got to be Macaroni and Cheese.Yummy!

Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

1/4 tsp. pepper
3 cups shredded cheese
2 cups white sauce
1 tbsp. margarine
2 tbsp. onions, chopped
1 pkg. elbow macaroni

Directions

1. Cook the pasta.
2. Drain the pasta.
3. Place pasta in baking dish.
4. Add onions, pepper, and 1st layer of cheese.
5. Add half of the white sauce to the pasta.
6. Add 2 more cups of cheese.
7. Add the margarine.
8. Place in the oven at 375, for 45 minutes.

A Summer Recipe

2012-07-05T18:37:00.001-07:00

This is a recipe my mom got when she worked at Hewlett Packard. It might sound strange but, it's really delicious. It really doesn't matter what it's called.

7 Garbage Cans

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup water
1/2 cup rice
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup onion
1 can mushroom soup
1 can chicken soup
1 clove garlic
1 lb. ground beef

Directions

1. Cook hamburger meat.
2. Brown onions and celery.
3. Combine hamburger meat with other ingredients in a casserole dish.
4. Place in the oven at 350, for 1 hour.

4th of July

2012-07-04T18:20:00.001-07:00

On the day of America's independence, I think of fireworks, barbecues, and cute little appetizers like deviled eggs.

Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

6 hard boiled eggs
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. parsley
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. mustard
3 tbsp. mayonnaise

Directions

1. Cut eggs in half.
2. Take yolks out and put in bowl.
3. Mash with fork.
4. Add ingredients and, put in egg whites on plate.
5. Happy 4th of July!!

Breakfast For Dinner

2012-07-02T19:30:00.000-07:00

Breakfast is thought to be the most important meal of the day. I like when I can eat breakfast anytime I want, like for Dinner!! It reminds me of Sunday mornings of my childhood.

Eggs Benedict with Homemade Hollandaise Sauce

Ingredients

1/2 cup
3 tbsp.. lemon juice
2 egg yolks

Directions

Homemade Hollandaise Sauce

1. Combine 2 eggs & 3 tbsp. lemon juice in a saucepan.
2. Add margarine.
3. Combine.

Eggs

1. Place a little margarine in an egg poacher.
2. Place eggs in egg poacher with rapidly boiling water, for 2 minutes.

My Dog's Birthday

2012-06-20T19:03:00.000-07:00

Well, as you know, ( if you happened to read my last blog entry), today is my dog's birthday. I like to go all out when celebrating birthdays. My dog's birthday is no exception. What other way to appreciate your pet than, to make delicious cookies!

Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar

2 cups margarine

2 tsp. vanilla extract

3 1/2 cups flour

1 cup confectioner's sugar (for dusting)

Directions

1. Cream margarine and sugar.

2. Then, when thoroughly mixed, add flour,and vanilla.

3. Place in refrigerator for 1-4 hours.

4. Remove dough from refrigerator and out dough with a rolling pin.

5. Use cookie cutters to form cookies into desired shape.

6 .Preheat oven to 350, for 10-12 minutes.

7. Place cookies on baking sheet.

8. Place cookies in oven.

9. Let cool.

10. Melt chocolate.

11. Dip cookies in chocolate.

12. Place chocolate dipped cookies in refrigerator, for about 1-4 hours.

Celebrating My Dog's Birthday

2012-06-19T16:02:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow happens to be my dog's birthday. I know, I know you celebrate your dog's birthday. Yes, I do celebrate his birthday! He's part of my family. I made cookies for his special day.

Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 3/4 cup flour

1 tsp. vanilla extract

3/4 cup shortening

3/4 cup apricot preserve

Directions

1. Combine shortening and sugar.

2. Add egg , peanut butter , and vanilla.

3. Combine dry ingredients.

4. Once mixed, place in refrigerator for an hour.

5. Remove from refrigerator.

6. Form into 1 inch balls.

7. Make a thumbprint in each cookie.

8. Add a little apricot preserves( or any you prefer) to the thumbprint cookie.

9. Set the oven to 350.

10. Place cookies on baking sheet.

11. Place in preheated oven for 12- 15 minutes.

12. Yummy!!

Quick & Easy Go To Meal

2012-06-16T18:06:00.002-07:00

What makes you think of Summer? Hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, and my personal favorite, Sloppy Joe's. It's a quick and easy go to meal for when it's REALLY hot!!!!

Sloppy Joe's

Ingredients

3 tsp. soy sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1 can tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 tbsp. brown sugar
1 onion, chopped
1 lb. ground meat

Directions

1. Combine ingredients.
2. Cook and simmer for 15 minutes.
3.Fini !

Chili Hot Dog!!

2012-06-12T18:13:00.000-07:00

I love going to Baseball games and , eating hot dogs. They taste like summer to me . I think they taste even better with chili though. Just my opinion.

Chili

Ingredients

1 lb. ground meat
1 can kidney beans
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 onion, chopped
1 can tomato sauce
1 can tomato paste

Directions

1. Place ground meat in skillet.
2. Cook in skillet until browned.
3. Add other ingredients to a big soup kettle.
4. Transfer meat to soup kettle.
5. Let cook 1 1/2 hour, or so .

What Person ( Or Dog ) Doesn't Want A Burger And Fries?

2012-06-10T19:17:00.001-07:00

Here's something most people can't resist and, I'm one of them. So, I made my own at home. What person
(or dog ) doesn't want a burger and fries?

Burger and Homemade Fries

Ingredients

Burger

1 pkg. ground meat
1 cup Worcheshire sauce
1/2 cup beef bouillon

Directions

1. Form into patties.
2. Place in a skillet.
3. Add Worcheshire sauce and beef bouillon.

Homemade Fries

Ingredients

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 potato
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. garlic
1/2tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder

Directions

1. Cut potato into wedges.
2. place on baking sheet.
3. Add olive oil, paprika, garlic, chili powder, and onion powder.
4. Cook on stove for 12 minutes.

Pasta!

2012-06-09T17:57:00.000-07:00

I love pasta and, turkey isn't too bad itself. The way this pasta makes your house smell, it's hard to not want to eat.

Turkey Tettrazini

Ingredients

1 pkg. spaghetti noodles

1 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese

2 cups milk

3 cups chicken broth

1/2 cup flour

baking dish

Directions

1. Boil noodles in saucepan until cooked.
2. Stir flour, broth, milk,and, cheese in a pan.
3. Dice turkey and add to pan with mixture.
4. When noodles are done, add mixture to noodles and mix .
5. Pour in baking dish.
6. Place in oven at 350, for an hour.

Who Doesn't Like A Good Sandwich?

2012-06-03T19:22:00.001-07:00

Today I just wanted to have something quick and easy. Being that it's getting warmer , this sandwich felt near perfect. Who doesn't like a good sandwich?

Monte Cristo Sandwich

Ingredients

1 slice Swiss cheese
1 tsp. mayonnaise
1 tsp. mustard
2 slices ham
2 slices bread
2 slices turkey

Directions

1. Place mayonnaise and mustard on bread.
2. Add ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese.
3. Add a little margarine to a skillet.
4. Place the sandwich in the skillet.
5. Grill sandwich on both sides until toasted and brown.
6. Slice in half.
7. Yummy!

I Really Love Sandwiches

2012-05-30T17:30:00.003-07:00

I really love sandwiches and, a really good sandwich in my book would have to be, grilled cheese!! It's right on the top of my list of favorite sandwiches. I bet it's on the top of most everyone's list too.

Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

2 slices of bread
2-3 slices of cheese
margarine

Directions

1. Place the cheese in the bread.
2. Add a little margarine to both sides of the bread.
3. Place a little margarine in a skillet.
4. Place the sandwich in the skillet.
5. Grill sandwich until each side is fairly toasted and brown.
6. Cut in half.
7. Yummy!

Perfect Day To Make Cookies

2012-05-26T19:00:00.001-07:00

It was so gross today. It seemed like a perfect day to make COOKIES!! When it's overcast and nasty it sounds like a plan to me.

Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup margarine
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 baking powder

Directions

1. Mix margarine . peanut butter, sugars, and egg.
2. Add dry ingredients.
3. Mix.
4. Chill in fridge for 1 hour, cover.
5. Form in 1 inch balls.
6. Place on cookie sheet.
7. Bake at 375 for 10- 12 minutes.
8. Yum!!

Tastes So Great!

2012-05-26T18:49:00.000-07:00

You know when you go to Wendy's and, they have something so not fast food. The baked potato with bacon and cheese!!! It tastes so good! I've been craving one for so long.

Baked Potato with Bacon and Cheese

Ingredients

1 baked potato
2 strips of bacon
1 slice of cheese

Directions

1. Bake potato in oven at 350, for an hour.
2. Cook bacon.
3. Cool bacon.
4. Chop bacon into small pieces.
5. Split potato and top with cheese and bacon.
6. Microwave potato.
7. Yummy time!

Who Am I Kidding?

2012-05-20T15:56:00.001-07:00

On a nice warm day like today, it seemed right to make a dessert. But, who am I kidding? It's ALWAYS nice to have dessert! I love how it makes my house smell.

Rice Pudding

Ingredients

2 cups water

1/2 vanilla ice cream

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

2 cups rice

1/2 cup raisins

Directions

1. Cook rice, let cool .

2.Add 1/2 ice cream.

3. Add handful of raisins.

4. 2 cups of water, cook in saucepan, simmer.