Recipes

Friday's Food For Thought - Hash Brown Quiche

Happy Friday!

I love this recipe, it gives quiche a whole new taste. Hubs does NOT like quiche, but fell in love with it. Enjoy, and let me know what you think if you get a chance to make it.

Hash Brown Quiche

Prep time: 34 minutes
Baking time: 25 to 30 minutes
Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed

  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted

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Wassail Recipe

Wassail

I make this every year and everyone loves it. There may have been a bit too much Brandy in it a couple years back, my Aunt’s first sip came straight out of her nose. LOL! Anyways, I’m looking forward to making it again this year, it makes the house smell yummy. If you get a chance to make it, let me know how it turns out.

Happy Holidays!


Photo by lija

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Friday's Food For Thought - Chocolate Almond Yule Log

Chocolate Almond Yule Log

Photo by apaloosa

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 6 large eggs, separated

  • 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar - divided use

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup ground almonds

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon almond or cherry-flavored liqueur, optional

  • Chocolate frosting (about 2 cups)

  • Sliced blanched almonds, optional

  • Cinnamon candies, optional

  • Sliced green glace cherries, optional

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Friday's Food For Thought - 4-Cheese Stuffed Shells

4-Cheese Stuffed Shells

Photo by Sivodd

Prep time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 45 to 50 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 12 jumbo pasta shells

  • 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese

  • 1 cup shredded provolone cheese

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1/4 teaspoon minced dried garlic

  • 1 1/2 cups chunky tomato sauce

  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

  • Salt and black pepper

Preparation:

  • Cook pasta shells for 10 to 12 minutes, drain. Rinse with cool water, drain again. (Set aside) Preheat oven to 350°F.

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Friday's Food For Thought - Chicken Garlic Vegetables

Chicken & Garlic Vegetables

Photo by pinprick

Prep time: 28 minutes
Baking time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary

  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 large baking potatoes

  • 4 large carrots

  • 12 cloves garlic

  • 8 ounces small white mushrooms

  • 4 chicken breast halves

  • Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish, optional

Preparation:

  • Preheat oven to 450.

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Friday's Food For Thought - Garden Pasta

Garden Pasta

Photo by Pabo76

Prep time: 21 minutes
cooking time 11 to 12 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces fusili pasta

  • 1 cup each sliced yellow squash and zucchini

  • 1 cup each julienne red bell pepper and chopped green bell pepper

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • 3/4 cup chopped green onions

  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 small tomato, peeled, crushed

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley

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Friday's Food For Thought - Maryland Crab Cakes

Maryland Crab Cakes

Photo by dinemag

Prep time: 15 minutes + chilling
Cooking time: 6 to 8 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

  • 1 celery stalk (1/2 cup chopped)

  • 1 green onion (1/4 cup chopped)

  • 1 pound fresh backfin crab-meat, cartilage removed

  • 10 saltine crackers (2 inches each), crushed to 1/2 cup crumbs

  • 1 large egg

  • 3 tablespoons tartar sauce

  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

  • Lemon slices, to garnish

Preparation:

  • Finely chop celery and green onion. (set aside) Combine crab-meat, cracker crumbs, celery and onion in a medium bowl. (set aside)

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Friday's Food For Thought - Molasses Brown Bread

Happy Friday!

I’m looking forward to making this for Lughnasadh. I’ve never made it before, but it looks pretty easy. If you get the chance to make it, let me know how it turns out. Enjoy!

Molasses Brown Bread

Photo by avlxyz

Prep time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 50 to 55 minutes
Servings: about 16

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup  flour

  • 1 cup graham or rye flour

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour

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Friday's Food For Thought - Garden Style Pizza

Garden Style Pizza

Photo by sbassi

Prep Time: 14 minutes
Baking Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients:

  • 1 (10-ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough (See below for homemade dough recipe)

  • 1/3 cup pizza sauce

  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 cup broccoli florets

  • 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper

  • 1/2 cup sliced green bell pepper

  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped onion

  • 1/3 cup sliced mushrooms

  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives

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