4 c. flour 1/3 c. sugar 1 3/4 t. baking powder 1 t. baking soda 1 t. salt 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter,cold 3 c. rolled oats 1 c. raisins 2 c. buttermilk Preheat oven to 375 F. Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Cut the...
Cornbread Chili Casserole
1 Tablespoon (15ml) olive oil 1 lb ground turkey (or ground chicken or beef) 1 cup (130g) chopped yellow onion (1 medium onion) 1 cup (130g) chopped bell pepper 1/2 of a jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds and ribs removed) 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 (8-ounce/227g) cans...
Kickin’ Collard Greens
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 slices bacon 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 3 cups chicken broth 1 pinch red pepper flakes 1 pound fresh collard greens, cut into 2-inch pieces Directions Heat oil in a large pot...
Hoppin’ John
Ingredients • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 large ham hock • 1 cup onion, chopped • 1/2 cup celery, chopped • 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic • 1 pound black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and rinsed • 1 quart chicken stock • Bay leaf • 1...
Lemon Bars
From Barefoot Contessa Ingredients For the crust: 1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 cups flour 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt For the filling: 6 extra-large eggs at room temperature 3 cups granulated sugar 2 tablespoons grated lemon...
Molasses Crinkles
From Saranne and Mom’s Betty Crocker Ingredients • ¾ cup shortening ( ½margarine, ½ butter) or all unsalted butter • 1 cup dark brown sugar • 1 egg, slightly beaten • ¼ cup molasses • 2- 2 1/4 cups flour • 2 teaspoons baking soda • 2 teaspoons ground ginger • 2...
Chicken in Peanut Sauce
2 chickens, cut up into pieces ¾ cup peanut oil 2 large onions, chopped 2-3 tomatoes ¼ cup tomato paste 1 t. salt 1 cup peanut butter (I usually use more – go for the right color) 1 small cabbage, chopped 3 sweet potatoes, cut into chunks (I substitute summer squash...
Oatmeal Pancakes
This is the first meal I remember making for Elijah as a baby. He was in the wood high chair in the kitchen at Keyser Run. It is from the Laurel’s Kitchen cookbook. 1 ¼ cups milk 1 cup rolled oats 1 tablespoon oil 2 eggs, beaten ½ cup whole wheat flour 1...
Carrot Soup
From Moosewood (more or less) Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 12-15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. 2 lbs. carrots, peeled or scrubbed and chopped 4 cups stock 1 ½ tsp. salt 1 medium potato, chopped Saute in 3-4 T. butter with a little salt...
Beninese Shrimp
By Susan Byrne after her trip to Benin 5-6 small tomatoes 2 cloves garlic 1 small onion Benin pepper (also called African bird pepper) 2 cups shrimp Parsley, cumin, salt, basil, ¼ t. cayenne Saute onion, add garlic and tomatoes, then add shrimp to cook. Serve with...