diff --git a/recipes/cherryFluff.md b/recipes/cherryFluff.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0b65494 --- /dev/null +++ b/recipes/cherryFluff.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Cherry Fluff + +#dessert + +## Ingredients + +Measure | Unit | Weight | Ingredient +--------|------|--------|----------- +1 | can | | Sweetened Condensed Milk +1 (15oz) | can | | Cherry Pie Filling +1 (20oz) | can | | Crushed Pineapple +1 | container | Cool Whip + +## Instructions + +1. Fold together all ingredients and serve diff --git a/recipes/chexMix.md b/recipes/chexMix.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5043514 --- /dev/null +++ b/recipes/chexMix.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Chex Mix + +#snack + +## Ingredients + +Measure | Unit | Weight | Ingredient +--------|------|--------|----------- +1/4 | c | | Butter +1 1/4 | tsp | | Salt +4 1/2 | tsp | | Worcestershire Sauce +8 | c | | Chex Cereal +1 | c | | Mixed Nuts +1 | c | | Pretzel Sticks + +## Instructions + +1. Preheat oven to 250. In open roasting pan melt margarine in oven. Stir in seasoned salt and Worcestershire sauce. Blend well. +2. Gradually add cereals, nuts and pretzels, may need two pans. Stir until all pieces are evenly coated. Bake one hour, stirring every 15 minutes. +3. Spread on absorbent paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container. diff --git a/recipes/classicMacaroniSalad.md b/recipes/classicMacaroniSalad.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9311389 --- /dev/null +++ b/recipes/classicMacaroniSalad.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +# Classic Macaroni Salad + +#dinner #salad #bbq + +*yields: ~10 servings* + +## Ingredients + +Measure | Unit | Weight | Ingredient +--------|------|--------|----------- +4 | c | | Elbow Macaroni +1/2 | tsp | | Black Pepper +1 | c | | Mayonnaise +1/2 | | | Onions +1/4 | c | | Distilled White Vinegar +2 | stalks | | Celery +2/3 | c | | Sugar +1 | | | Bell Pepper +2 1/2 | tbsp | | Mustard +1/4 | c | | Carrots +1 1/2 | tsp | | Salt + +## Instructions + +1. Chop Celery, onion and bell peppers. Grate carrot +2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain. +3. In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight. + diff --git a/recipes/coffeeCake.md b/recipes/coffeeCake.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3fc872d --- /dev/null +++ b/recipes/coffeeCake.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +# Coffee Cake (Breakfast Cake) + +#breakfast #cake + +## Ingredients + +Measure | Unit | Weight | Ingredient +--------|------|--------|----------- +2 | c | | Flour +1/2 | c | | Shortening +2 | tsp | | Baking Powder +1 | | | Eggs +1/3 | c | | Powdered Milk +1 | c | | Water +3/4 | c | | Sugar +1 | tsp | | Vanilla +1/2 | tsp | | Salt +**Topping** | | | +3 | tbsp | | Flour +3 | tbsp | | Sugar +4 | tbsp | | Brown Sugar +1 1/2 | tsp | | Cinnamon +3 | tbsp | | Shortening + +## Instructions + +1. Combine flour, baking powder, powdered milk, sugar and salt in large bowl. +2. Cut in shortening. +3. Break egg in measuring cup. Add enough water to make 1 cup. (If out of eggs use 1 cup of water.) Add vanilla. +4. Mix with dry ingredients just until moist. +5. Put into 8 x 8 inch pan. Sprinkle topping on top (see below). +6. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. + +### Topping + +1. Mix together flour, sugars, and cinnamon. +2. Cut in shortening to make a fine mixture. diff --git a/recipes/eggDropSoup.md b/recipes/eggDropSoup.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2aa4b3a --- /dev/null +++ b/recipes/eggDropSoup.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +# Egg Drop Soup + +#dinner #soup + +*yields: ~6 servings* + +## Ingredients + +Measure | Unit | Weight | Ingredient +--------|------|--------|----------- +6 | c | | Chicken Broth +2 | tbsp | | Cornstarch +1/4 | c | | Water +1 | tbsp | | Soy Sauce +2 | | | Eggs +1 | tsp | | Sugar +1/2 | c | | Frozen Peas and Carrots +2 | | | Green Onions + +## Instructions + +1. Blend cornstarch with 1/4c water. Beat eggs well. Chop green onions +2. Boil broth, soy sauce, sugar and frozen vegetables in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium. +3. Stir cornstarch mixture into pan until soup thickens slightly. Reduce heat to low. +4. Stirring, slowly pour in eggs. Stir until shredded. Do not allow to clump together. +5. Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions. Serve immediately. diff --git a/recipes/everydayFrenchToast.md b/recipes/everydayFrenchToast.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..800a387 --- /dev/null +++ b/recipes/everydayFrenchToast.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Everyday French Toast + +#breakfast #bread + +## Ingredients + +Measure | Unit | Weight | Ingredient +--------|------|--------|----------- +4 | | | Eggs +1/2 | c | | Milk +1 | tsp | | Sugar +4 | Slices | | Bread +| | | | Nutmeg +| | | | Cinnamon + +## Instructions + +1. Put all ingredients in a blender or pie pan. Mix well +2. Dip bread in batter and cook on buttered pan diff --git a/recipes/hotChocolate.md b/recipes/hotChocolate.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..49cb5b7 --- /dev/null +++ b/recipes/hotChocolate.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# Hot Chocolate + +#dessert #beverage + +## Ingredients + +Measure | Unit | Weight | Ingredient +--------|------|--------|----------- +1 | c | | Sugar +1 | c | | Water +1 | tsp | | Salt +4 | c | | Milk +4 | tbsp | | Cocoa + +## Instructions + +1. Mix sugar, salt, cocoa, and water in a blender. Heat to boiling. +2. Add milk. Heat but do NOT boil. Serve diff --git a/recipes/spanishRice.md b/recipes/spanishRice.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ca849b9 --- /dev/null +++ b/recipes/spanishRice.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# Spanish Rice + +#dinner #texmex + +## Ingredients + +Measure | Unit | Weight | Ingredient +--------|------|--------|----------- +1 | tbsp | | Oil +1/2 | tsp | | Garlic +1 | c | | Rice +1 (8oz) | can | | Tomato Sauce +1 | c | | Broth +1/4 | | | Bell Pepper +1/4 | | | Onion + +## Instructions + +1. Heat oil in skillet on medium high +2. Fry rice in oil until starting to brown +3. Circle can of tomato sauce around pan. Add water and then rest of ingredients. Bring to a boil +4. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 14 minutes without lifting the lid. +5. Take off the heat. Stir and cover for 5 minutes longer or until liquid is all cooked out. diff --git a/recipes/tacoSoup.md b/recipes/tacoSoup.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5504a5f --- /dev/null +++ b/recipes/tacoSoup.md @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +# Taco Soup + +#dinner #soup #texmex + +## Ingredients + +Measure | Unit | Weight | Ingredient +--------|------|--------|----------- +1 | c | | Dried Red Kidney or Pinto Beans +1/2 | tbsp | | Chili Powder +3 | c | | Water +1/2 | Ib | | Ground Beef +1/2 | tsp | | Salt +1/2 | c | | Corn +1/2 | tsp | | Mustard +1/2 46 | oz | | Can Tomato Juice +1 | tbsp | | Sugar +1/2 | c | | Tomato Sauce +1/2 | | | Onions +| | | | Tortilla Chips +| | | | Cheese +| | | | Sour Cream + + +## Instructions + +1. Soak beans overnight. +2. Put beans in large pot with water, salt mustard, and sugar. Simmer for 2 hours. +3. Add catsup, onion and chili powder. Cook 1-2 hours more or until beans are tender. Add more water if needed. +4. Brown ground beef +5. Add beef, corn and tomato juice. Simmer for 15 minutes. +6. Adjust seasonings as desired (add more chili powder, hot sauce, taco seasoning, etc.) +7. Dip soup into bowls. Crumble tortilla chips on top. Sprinkle with cheese and a dab of sour cream. diff --git a/recipes/tortilliniSoup.md b/recipes/tortilliniSoup.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..203c1eb --- /dev/null +++ b/recipes/tortilliniSoup.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Tortellini Soup + +#dinner #soup #italian + +## Ingredients + +Measure | Unit | Weight | Ingredient +--------|------|--------|----------- +1/2 | | | Onion +1 | | | Carrot +2 1/2 | c | | Chicken Broth +4 | oz | 115g | Tortellini +2.5 | oz | 70g | Frozen Chopped Spinach + +## Instructions + +1. Chop onion. Peel and thinly slice carrots +2. Combine onion, carrot and broth and bring to a boil. +3. Add tortellini. Reduce heat +4. Simmer 4 minutes +5. Add spinach and simmer 4 minutes longer or until carrots are done. diff --git a/recipes/trudyBananaBread.md b/recipes/trudyBananaBread.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8635a45 --- /dev/null +++ b/recipes/trudyBananaBread.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# Trudy's Banana Bread + +#bread #dessert + +## Ingredients + +Measure | Unit | Weight | Ingredient +--------|------|--------|----------- +3 1/2 | c | | Flour +2 1/2 | tsp | | Baking Powder +1 1/2 | c | | Sugar +4 | | | Eggs +1 | tsp | | Baking Soda +5 | | | Banana +1 1/2 | tsp | | Salt +2/3 | c | | Shortening + +## Instructions + +1. Mash bananas until you have about 2c of banana +2. Combine dry ingredients. Set aside. +3. Cream shortening. Add sugar. Mix well. Slightly beat eggs and add. Mix thoroughly. Add dry ingredients alternately with bananas. Combine thoroughly but DO NOT BEAT. +4. Bake in loaf pan at 350 for 45 minutes to one hour. diff --git a/recipes/twiceBakedPotatoes.md b/recipes/twiceBakedPotatoes.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5ffd7be --- /dev/null +++ b/recipes/twiceBakedPotatoes.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +# Twice Baked Potatoes + +#dinner + +## Ingredients + +Measure | Unit | Weight | Ingredient +--------|------|--------|----------- +2 | Ib | | Potatoes +1/4 | c | | Onions +1/2 | c | | Milk +1/2 | c | | Sour Cream +1/4 | c | | Butter +1/3 | c | | Cheddar Cheese +| | | | Salt +| | | | Pepper + +## Instructions + +1. Bake potatoes as you would normally. When they are done, cut in half the long way. Scoop out the white part and put in a mixer bowl. Be careful not to cut into the skin. Put skins on a cookie sheet. +2. Mix the potatoes, milk (adding just a little at a time), salt, pepper, and butter. Mix until all the lumps are out of the potatoes. +3. Add the sour cream. Mix it in. Add the onions and mix slightly, only to mix in. +4. Grate or shred cheddar +5. Fill potato shells with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until filling is golden.