Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Ingredients 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking soda pinch of salt 1-1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup (slightly more) mini chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and grease a loaf pan with butter. In a large bowl, add the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, egg and vanilla, and mix untilContinue reading “Chocolate Chip Banana Bread”

Butter Chicken

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup onion, diced 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced ginger 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup chicken broth 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1-1/2 teaspoons cumin 1/2 teaspoon coriander 2 teaspoons garam masala 1 teaspoon turmeric 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts,Continue reading “Butter Chicken”

Crunchy Pea Salad

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup zesty Italian salad dressing 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled (omit if desired) 1/2 small onion, diced 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup dry roasted peanuts 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen peas Instructions In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing and bacon (if using). Add in theContinue reading “Crunchy Pea Salad”

Honey Garlic Wing Sauce

Ingredients 4-5 pounds chicken wings (about 25), split and cooked 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon corn starch 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1-1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced (or squeeze) ginger 1/4 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder Instructions In a small saucepan, combine the honey, water, corn starch and soy sauce. Stir in garlic, ginger and chipotle pepper powder. Bring the sauce toContinue reading “Honey Garlic Wing Sauce”

Spinach Artichoke Fettuccini Alfredo

Ingredients 1 box (1 pound) fettuccine 4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3-1/2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup vegetable broth 2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese 1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese  1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, chopped 1 bag (8 ounces) spinach, large stems removed 1 tablespoon lemon juiceContinue reading “Spinach Artichoke Fettuccini Alfredo”

Sourdough Discard Waffles

Ingredients 5 ounces (by weight) all-purpose flour 1-1/2 tablespoons baking powder 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon fine salt 8 ounces (by weight) sourdough discard 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 cup milk 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions Preheat mini waffle maker. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder,Continue reading “Sourdough Discard Waffles”

Yankee Pot Roast

Ingredients 1 beef brisket (about 4-5 pounds) 2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup flour 3 cups beef stock ½ cup HP sauce 1 tablespoon celery salt 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 6 bay leaves 5 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 large white onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 1 can (14.5Continue reading “Yankee Pot Roast”

Corn Chowder

Ingredients 6 slices bacon 1 small onion, diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/3 cup all purpose flour 4 cups vegetable stock 1 cup milk 2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen corn 1 1/2 pounds white potatoes, diced into 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 2 bay leaves 1 cup heavy cream Salt and pepper to taste Instructions In a large stock pot, cook the bacon, then remove, let coolContinue reading “Corn Chowder”