Month: February 2025

Anne’s Basic Sugar Cookies
Anne Byrn’s basic sugar cookie recipe is easily adaptable to your tastes, making it perfect for holiday parties or bake sales.

Set a rack in the middle of the oven and heat it to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees C).

In a sizable mixing bowl, combine cake mix, butter, eggs, vanilla, and almond extract.

For 30 seconds, mix with an electric mixer at a low speed.

Stop the machine and use a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl’s sides.

Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat for 30 to 45 seconds, or until the mixture forms a sticky ball.

Spanikopita
Phyllo dough and frozen spinach makes this Greek-inspired dish a breeze.

Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Mix the spinach feta cheese mozzarella cheese Parmesan cheese garlic and salt in a bowl.

Arrange one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean work surface and brush with melted butter.

Cover the remaining phyllo dough with a damp towel.

Place a second sheet of phyllo on top and brush with butter then place a third sheet on top.

Cut the buttered phyllo lengthwise into four strips.

Pressure Cooker Vegan Red Lentil Soup
Tofu, tomato puree, and red lentils are used to make this vegan soup, which is high in protein. It takes less than an hour to cook in a pressure cooker.

Over medium-high heat, add garlic to a pressure cooker and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

For about five minutes, add the tofu and brown it thoroughly.

Place the tofu on a plate.

With 2 tablespoons of the cilantro set aside for garnish, add tomato puree, lentils, and cilantro to the pressure cooker.

Add 3/4 of the tofu and the vegetable broth and stir.

Using the pressure regulator over the vent and securely closing the cooker as directed by the manufacturer For about 10 minutes, heat until steam is continuously escaping and making a whistling sound.

Once the regulator is gently rocking, adjust the temperature.

For 23 minutes, cook on low heat.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and wait 5 to 10 minutes for the pressure to release naturally.

Lock the lid, then remove

Rhubarb-Strawberry Herb Crumble Pie
This strawberry and rhubarb crumble with fresh rosemary and citrus thyme is a twist on the traditional rhubarb pie and is topped with a sweet and crunchy brown sugar topping.

Set the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees C).

Pie weights or dried beans are placed on top of a double layer of aluminium foil to line the crust.

Brown sugar and flour are combined in a bowl.

As you mix the flour and butter with your fingers, add the cold butter cubes, leaving some medium-sized chunks of butter behind.

The crumble mixture should be frozen.

For about 8 minutes, bake the pie crust in the preheated oven, until the edge is lightly browned.

Take the foil and weights out of the oven with care, then set them aside.

keep the oven on

Simple Mexican Quinoa
Quick and easy Mexican-style quinoa requires only 3 ingredients and is perfect as a meal or side dish.

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan.

Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed 15 to 20 minutes.

Place vegetable blend in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until heated through about 5 minutes.

Stir vegetable blend into quinoa.

Chicken Spaghetti Casserole II
A creamy comfort food casserole combining the flavors of chicken, spaghetti, mushrooms and cheese. Great for a rainy Sunday group gathering.8

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add chicken and boil for 35 to 45 minutes or until no longer pink inside.

Remove chicken from pot reserving chicken cooking broth in pot and let cool before deboning.

Remove chicken meat from bones and shred.

Set aside.

In pot with chicken broth combine the celery onion parsley and spaghetti.

Bring to a boil and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until spaghetti is al dente.

Drain reserving 1 cup of broth.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches
These chicken salad tea sandwiches are unbelievably inexpensive, delicious, and simple to make with a food processor. They are ideal for afternoon tea or parties.

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the chicken, apple, walnuts, mayonnaise, basil, dill, and salt.

Process for a few seconds to combine all the ingredients.

Spread the chicken mixture onto the bread, then top it with a slice to make a sandwich.

Repeat with the remaining mixture and slices.

Serve sandwiches cut into quarters.

French Greek Salad Dressing
A classic French vinaigrette with Greek seasoning and lemon is a fresh and tangy dressing for summer salads.

Greek seasoning and water are combined in a small bowl; the mixture should stand for about 5 minutes to become moist.

With the edge of a knife, mash the garlic clove into a paste after adding kosher salt and crushing it with the side of the knife.

Greek seasoning mixture should be combined by whisking in the garlic mixture, olive oil, wine vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, pepper, and sugar.

Simple Lobster Scampi
Great served with pasta, this lobster scampi is a simple, elegant blend of pre-cooked lobster, white wine, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Add garlic; cook and stir until aromatic about 5 minutes.

Add lobster and cook until heated through 5 to 10 minutes.

Add wine and lemon juice; bring to a boil.

Add Parmesan cheese; cook until melted about 2 minutes.

Add bread crumbs slowly 2 tablespoons at a time bringing to a boil after each addition.

German Chocolate Bars
These German chocolate bars with caramel are just like German chocolate cake, but you can eat them with your hands!

Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

A 9×13-inch baking dish should be greased and floured.

Melt the caramels with the condensed milk in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds.

Place aside.

In a large bowl, stir together the cake mix, melted butter, and 1/2 cup condensed milk.

In the prepared pan, spread 1/2 of the cake mix mixture.

Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven.

After taking it out of the oven, top with the caramel mixture, chocolate chips, and nuts.

The remaining cake batter should be spread on top.

another 10 minutes of baking