This is a great appetizer to take to holiday parties. It looks really gourmet and stylish, but it is super-easy to make. You don’t have to spend a lot of time making these, but they taste and look store-bought. I got this recipe from one of the old Pillsbury Christmas recipe magazines. I save allContinue reading “Easy Brie Bites”
Monthly Archives: December 2006
Bacon-wrapped Chicken in Cream Sauce
This dish is pretty easy to prepare, but it either has to be baked for a very long time in the oven, or cooked all day in a slow-cooker. It makes the creamiest, not-so-healthiest dish that will be loved by everyone. 8 boneless chicken breast halves Garlic Power Salt and pepper to taste 8 baconContinue reading “Bacon-wrapped Chicken in Cream Sauce”
No-Knead Bread from Co-worker Ben
Easy bread recipe, originally from the New York Times This recipe makes wonderful bread, it has a really crispy crust but a nice soft center. Prep time: 5 minutesCook time: 45 minutes The day before you want to eat the bread 3 Cups of flour¼ teaspoon of instant yeast (yes, just a ¼ teaspoon)1.5 teaspoonsContinue reading “No-Knead Bread from Co-worker Ben”
Macaroni and Cheese the easy way
I used to make homestyle macaroni and cheese by cooking down milk, cheese, and cornstarch and then layering the casserole. This gets to be very time-consuming and you run the risk of scorching. This recipe tastes surprisingly similar to what I used to make and it’s REALLY easy. I originally got the recipe from theContinue reading “Macaroni and Cheese the easy way”
Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
This is a great side dish for the holidays and pot-lucks. My sister used to make this years ago and called it Broccoli Casserole, but in the mid-west they sometimes call it “green rice” – which is kind of catchy 🙂 1 cup instant rice (instant) 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional) 1/4 cup milk 4Continue reading “Broccoli and Cheese Casserole”