Posts by Judie Byrd
Crostini with Blue Cheese and Fig Jam
To make Crostini: 1 French baguette, cut into 1/4 – 1/2-inch slicesOlive oilSalt and pepper to taste Topping: 1 – 2 tablespoons blue cheese or goat cheese per crostini1 tablespoon fig jam per crostiniArugula to tasteSpread cheese, then fig jam, then arugula on each crostini. Serve right away.
Read MoreBacon, Cheese and Tomato Crisps
Yield: 24 Crisps 1 or 2 French Baguettes, cut into 24, ½-inch slices½ cup olive oilSalt and pepper to taste Topping: 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled24 tomato slices3 – 4 cups grated cheddar cheese
Read MorePesto Salmon and Veggies in Foil Packets
Yield: 6 servings Cooking fish in foil is fun! And the sealed packets keep all the flavors and juiciness in the fish. 6 pieces foil – 12” x 12” is a good size6, 4-oz. salmon fillets6 tablespoons prepared pesto6 tablespoons shredded carrots6 tablespoons sliced green onions6 tablespoons sliced black olives1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
Read MorePriscilla’s Salmon
Yield: 2 servings zest and juice of one lemon, divided use 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2, 6-ounce salmon filets1 tablespoon olive oilsalt and pepper to taste4 ounces plain yogurt2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced2 tablespoons capers, drained
Read MoreSesame Orange Shrimp
Yield: 4 servings This shrimp is great, served over broccoli and rice. 1 tablespoon each, olive oil and sesame oil1 pound jumbo shrimp, defrosted if needed and deveined2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup1 teaspoon cornstarch1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
Read MoreBaked Salmon Salad
Yield: Serves 2 Salmon: 1, 2-pound salmon fillet2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepperJuice of one lemon, about 3 tablespoons Lemon-Dill Sauce: 1 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaiseJuice of one lemon, about 3 tablespoons1/2 bunch fresh dill, minced, about 1/2 cup1 teaspoon salt or to taste1/2 teaspoon pepper or to taste Directions:
Read MoreChocolate Chip Cookies
Yield: 8 dozen cookies 1 cup butter1 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco)1 1/2 cups white sugar1 1/2 cups brown sugar1 tablespoon vanilla4 eggs4 1/2 cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons salt2, 12-ounce packages chocolate chips 1. Preheat oven to 350º. Spray cookie sheets with non-stick coating. 2. In a mixing bowl, beat together butter, shortening, white and…
Read MoreBasket Weave Cake
Basket Cakes are a fun mix of delicious cake and colorful centerpiece. The top of the cake can be “filled” with chocolate bunnies and Easter candies, or fresh flowers. The cake shown here is a 10-inch round, baked in two Wilton cake pans that measure 1 ½ inches high. Each pan holds one whole cake…
Read MoreBread Pudding
Yield: 6 servings 8 cups stale French bread, broken into small pieces2 cups milk1 1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon5 tablespoons butter, melted3 eggs1 tablespoon vanilla1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup shredded coconut 1. Preheat oven to 350º. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with vegetable oil. 2. Place bread in a large bowl and pour milk…
Read MoreApple Dumplings With Cinnamon Sauce
Yield: 6 servings Golden, syrupy crust covers tender, cinnamony apples. More comfort food! Filling 6 tablespoons butter, softened 2 cups white or brown sugar, divided use ½ cup chopped pecans ½ cup raisins 3 tablespoons cinnamon, divided use Pie Crust 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, chilled 6 tablespoons ice water Apples:…
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