This is my take on a very old favorite. Louis was once the ultimate in fine cuisine. I decided to add my own twist to this ageless classic. Dee’s Seafood Louis Serves 4 What you’ll need: For the dressing: 1/3 cup Best Foods or homemade mayonnaise 2/3 cup low […]
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Pizza on the Barbie
Makes (2) 14-inch pizzas or 4 individual pizzas Making individual pizzas is a great way to spend time with the kids. Each child can individualize his or her own pizza. It’s a summertime hit! What you’ll need: For the Dough 1 envelope or 1½ teaspoons active dried yeast 1 1/2 […]
Peach and Berry Crisp
Dee’s Peach and Berry Crisp What you’ll need: Fruit 6 to 8 or two pounds ripe peaches Juice from freshly squeezed lemon (2 Tablespoons) Zest from ½ lemon (2 teaspoons) ½ cup sugar ¼ cup flour 1 cup fresh blackberries, blueberries or raspberries Topping 2 cups quick cooking rolled […]
Decadent Cheddar Garlic Biscuits
Dee’s Decadent Cheddar Garlic Biscuits Makes about 20 biscuits What you’ll need: 4 cups Bisquick biscuit mix 1 1/3 cups milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup melted butter ¾ teaspoon garlic powder Optional for brushing on biscuits: Additional ¼ cup butter ¼ teaspoon garlic powder Cooking spray […]
Asparagus Cheese Tart
Serves 6 What you’ll need: 1 Tablespoon flour 1 sheet (8 oz.) puff pastry, thawed if frozen ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup grated Gruyere cheese 1 pound medium asparagus, trimmed 2 Tablespoons good quality olive oil 1 Tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped Salt […]
Rosemary Lemon Butter Cookies
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 […]
Brie & Cranberry Monkey Bread
Brie & Cranberry Monkey Bread with Fresh Herbs Serves 10-12 This unique pull-apart bread is ideal for a Sunday brunch, a party, potluck, or just for fun! Sweet and savory flavors blend beautifully in this easy-to-make treat. What you’ll need: 1 pound French double-cream brie with rind […]