Author: Laura

  • Poppy Seed Bread

    Poppy Seed Bread

    INGREDIENTS: 1/2 lb butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 beaten egg yolks 1 – 2 oz pkg poppy seeds 1 tsp. baking soda 1 cup sour cream 2 cups sifted flour 2 tsp. vanilla 4 stiffly beaten egg whites INSTRUCTIONS: Cream butter and sugar.  Add beaten egg yolks to which poppy seeds have…

  • Hot Spiced Cider Punch

    Hot Spiced Cider Punch

    INGREDIENTS: 1 orange, sliced whole cloves 2 quarts cider 2 – 7oz bottles 7up 2 cups orange juice 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/4 cup brown sugar 24 whole sticks cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS: Stud orange slices with whole cloves, save for garnish.  Combine cider, 7up, orange juice, spices…

  • Spinach Dip

    Spinach Dip

    INGREDIENTS: 1 pkg. frozen, chopped spinach, thawed.  drain & squeeze out all liquid 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1/2 cup chopped green onion 1/2 tsp dill weed 1 tsp salad elegance (Johnny’s Dock) 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream 2 Tbsp lemon juice INSTRUCTIONS: Serve with celery, carrots, cauliflower, & zucchini or your favorite tortilla…

  • Chile Con Queso

    Chile Con Queso

    INGREDIENTS: 1 large can solid tomatoes 1 can green chilies (4 oz), chopped fine and drained 1 large onion, chopped fine 2 buds garlic, pressed 1 lb old english cheese INSTRUCTIONS: Drain tomatoes well.  Brown onion and garlic in oil in frying pan.  Add tomatoes and chilies and cook 15 minutes.  Add cheese that is…

  • Sweet & Savory BBQ Chicken Sauce

    Sweet & Savory BBQ Chicken Sauce

    BBQ Chicken Author: BottleYourBrand.com Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 1 hour 30 mins Total time: 2 hours Serves: 1 1/2 quarts Savory BBQ Chicken – get grilling this weekend and throw off the winter blues with this delicious barbecued chicken recipe. Maybe the best BBQ chicken ever! Ingredients 2 medium onions, minced 2 cloves…

  • Spinach Raspberry Salad

    Spinach Raspberry Salad

    INGREDIENTS 6 cups spinach leaves, separated 1 cup fresh raspberries, divided 1 small Bermuda onion, thinly sliced 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped and divided 1 avocado, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped DRESSING 1/2 cup sesame oil 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar 1 Tbsp seedless raspberry jam salt and pepper INSTRUCTIONS In a large…