• Breads

    Zucchini Bread

    3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup water 2 cups grated zucchini 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Preheat oven…

  • Condiments

    Olive Garden’s Alfredo Sauce

    1 pint of Heavy Cream 1 stick of butter 2 tablespoon Cream Cheese 1/2 – 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Garlic powder In a saucepan combine butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Simmer this until all is melted, and mixed well. Add the Parmesan cheese and Garlic powder. Simmer…

  • Soups

    Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana

    1 lb ground Italian sausage 1½ tsp crushed red peppers 1 large diced white onion 4 Tbsp bacon pieces 2 tsp garlic puree 10 cups water 5 cubes of chicken bouillon 1 cup heavy cream 1 lb sliced Russet potatoes, or about 3 large potatoes ¼ of a bunch of…

  • Drinks

    Godiva Chocolate Martini

    1 1/2 shots Godiva® chocolate liqueur 1 1/2 shots creme de cacao 1/2 shot vodka 2 1/2 shots half-and-half Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake and pour into a chilled cocktail glass.

  • Side Dish

    Salmon Corn Chowder

    1 can (7 1/2 oz.) salmon 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup diced potatoes 1 cup diced carrots 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 can (13 oz.) evaporated milk 1 pkg. (10 oz.…

  • Breads

    Honey Wheat Bread

    Starter 1 cup warm water (95-105 F) 2 teaspoons fresh yeast (or 1 tsp active yeast, or 2/3 tsp instant yeast) 1 cup whole-wheat flour Dough 3/4 cup warm water (95-105 F) 3 tablespoons honey 4 teaspoons fresh yeast (or 2 tsp active yeast, or 1 1/3 tsp instant yeast)…

  • Breads

    Ensaymada (Brioche)

    First Beating ¾ cup lukewarm water 2 teaspoons yeast ½ cup lukewarm milk ½ teaspoon sugar 1 cup bread flour In to a bowl, put 110-120F of lukewarm water (about 30seconds in the microwave). Sprinkle yeast over water. Stir until dissolved. Stir in lukewarm milk, sugar and flour. Mix with…

  • Cookies

    Mrs Fields Banana Nut Cookies

    2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup salted butter, softened 1 large egg 1 teaspoon creme de banana liqueur or pure banana extract 3/4 cup (1 medium) mashed ripe banana 2 cups…