Gastronomy Posts

    Pippin Hill Farm – Cooking for Two




    We had a fantastic time at the Pippin Hill Farm – Cooking for Two class on February 13th! How did this come about? It all started when I was looking for a unique gift for Christmas because, as I’ve been told for 25 years, I’m a terrible gift giver. C’est la vie! Seeing as how …

    Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili




    I found this at The Chunky Chef website. We really like it and it is sooooo easy to make! How to make it … As I’ve stated before, this section of the site is devoted to my experiments in the kitchen. If you want the official ingredient list or more detailed instructions, head on over …

    Sausage Stuffing




    Ingredients 1 – 1½ pounds ground breakfast sausage 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1/2 celery, finely chopped 1 loaf unsliced brioche bread 1 – 8oz can of water chestnuts Pistachios 1½ green apple, diced 1 egg parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme 7 ounces chicken stock 2 Tbs butter Pinch of brown sugar Salt and pepper to …

    Mac ‘n Cheese




    Ingredients 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni shells 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 cups milk not skim 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper 2 cups of shredded cheese Preparation Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a pot of water to a boil; add a generous sprinkling of salt the …

    Oatmeal Cookies




    Ingredients 1 Cup Butter 1 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Sugar 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract 2 Eggs 1 1/2 Cups Flour 1 Tsp Salt 1 Tsp Baking Soda 3 Cups Quick Cook Rolled Oats 3/4 Cup Raisins or Chocolate Chips Preparation Instructions Beat the butter, brown sugar and sugar until creamy. Then add the vanilla …

    Hot Swiss Almond Dip




    Ingredients 8 oz Cream Cheese 6 oz Shredded Swiss Cheese 1/3 Cup Miracle Whip 2 Tbs Chopped Green Onion 1/8 Tsp Nutmeg 1/8 Tsp Black Pepper 1/3 Cup Toasted Sliced Almonds Preparation Instructions Mix all ingredients together. Place in an oven safe glass dish and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

    Satay Sauce




    Ingredients ½ tablespoon peanut oil 1 clove garlic (crushed) 1 small onion (finely chopped) 1 small red chilli (finely chopped) 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon sweet soy sauce 2 tablespoons peanut butter (crunchy) 1 can coconut milk Method Heat the oil in a wok and fry the garlic, onion …

    Stuffed Poblano Peppers




    Ingredients 6- 10 Poblano Peppers 16 oz Gordos Cheese 1 lb Ground Pork or Sausage 2 tbs flour Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Cumin etc. Cheddar Cheese Enchilada Sauce (see recipe) Directions Brown sausage in a pan. Melt cheese on low in a sauce pan. Add sausage, spices and flour (to thicken) and stir. When thoroughly …

    Enchilada Sauce




      Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter 1 tablespoon flour 1/4 cup chili powder 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 6 ounces tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt Optional: 1/2 tsp or less cinnamon 4 sugar cubes or equivalent sweetener Directions In a medium saucepan heat oil, add …

    Homemade Tortilla Chips




    Ingredients 1 cup masa harina ½ -3/4 c hot water ½ tsp salt Instructions Mix the masa harina and salt in a bowl. Slowly add hot water and mix until a dough forms and you can shape it into a ball. Start by stirring with a spatula, then knead a few times with your hands. …