Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies What you’ll need: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated or brown sugar (either one works) 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 Tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 Tablespoon finely […]
Maple, Date and Walnut Bites
Makes 16 Balls Healthy snack without cooking! Have the kids help make these easy-to-make sweet treats. What you’ll need 2 ¼ cups Walnuts, divided 1 cup old-fashioned oats ½ cups Medjool dates, pitted (about 7 dates) 3 Tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla ¼ teaspoon salt Steps: Add 2 […]
Old Fashioned Skillet Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Serves 8 If you’ve never made an old fashioned pineapple upside down cake from scratch, you are really missing something delicious. You will need a 10-inch cast iron skillet or other 10-inch oven-proof skillet or round cake pan for this recipe. What you’ll need 2/3 cup unsalted butter, divided […]
Shaved Zucchini and Herb Salad with Parmesan
Serves 4 For those who grow their own zucchini, here is something try for a refreshing change! A mandolin works well for this, but if you don’t have one, just use potato peeler and slice the zucchini in very thin ribbons from top to bottom. What you’ll need 2 […]
Steak Diane al la Dee
Dee’s Steak Diane There are many recipes out there for Steak Diane. If you have never tried it, you’ve missed something! I have adapted my recipe through the years to suit my tastes. A splash of Madeira wine or Port puts it over the top. If you’re going to eat […]
Pepper Shrimp in Peanut Sauce
Pepper Shrimp in Peanut Sauce What you’ll need: 1 lb. shrimp in shells 8 oz. linguine or long-grain rice ½ cup water ¼ cup orange marmalade 2 Tablespoons tamari or light soy sauce 2 Tablespoons peanut butter 2 teaspoons cornstarch ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste 1 […]