Here is an easy recipe for those with an Autumn sweet tooth. You will need these ingredients: Dough: 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 egg yolk 2 1/4 cups flour 1 tsp. pumpkin spice 1/2 tsp. salt optional 1 T. orange zest Icing: 1/4…Read more »
Category: tasty treat
Chicken Doritos Casserole
This is a simple recipe for those who want a meal in a hurry. You will need: 3 cups chopped cooked chicken 2 cups shredded cheese 1- 10.75 oz. can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1- 10.75 oz. can condensed cream of chicken soup 1-14.5 oz. bag of nacho Doritos, crushed 1- 15.25 oz. can…Read more »
Tasty Macaroons
I made some macaroons, but I added white chocolate and almonds. Here is the recipe: 4 cups Baker’s coconut 3 squares white chocolate baking bar 1 tsp. almond extract 4 egg whites 6 T. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup sliced almonds 2/3 cup sugar Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour cookie…Read more »
Revered Chocolate
Many of us can’t resist the taste of chocolate. How can you stay on a diet when desserts tempt you? You shouldn’t have to when it comes to chocolate. The difference is how it’s made plus the butter and sugar in it. In its unsweetened form, chocolate is an easy, nutritious ingredient to add to…Read more »
Anchorage
Anchorage is surrounded by the sea and Cook’s Inlet as well as the mountains. I consider it a springboard to other destinations of Alaska. You can take a boat, ship, plane, bus, or ride the train from it. There are many museums, including inside the Federal Building. Near West First Street is a monument of…Read more »
Seafood Salad
Looking for something different for your Lenten feast? Try this hearty salad. You will need these ingredients: 1 cup smoked salmon, cut up in small chunks 1/2 cup cooked lobster, cut up in small chunks 1 cup diced cucumber 1 cup chopped celery 3 hard boiled eggs, sliced 6 small sweet pickles, chopped 1/2 cup…Read more »
Cheesy Roasted Carrots
Are you bored with plain carrot sticks? Try this recipe to liven up those carrots. You will need these ingredients: 1 pound carrots 1 tsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. dried thyme 3 T. parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Meanwhile cut up carrots length-wise and…Read more »
Blueberry Muffins
It was my turn to cook last night. I wanted some biscuits, but I really didn’t have that much time to spare so I made these muffins instead. You will need these ingredients: 1 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup olive…Read more »