Mary’s Pancakes

Ricotta gives these more oomph. I still shape mine into bears and kitties. 1 cup flour 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 cups milk 4 Tbs. ricotta cheese 3 Tbs. brown sugar 2 Tbs. butter, melted and cooled 2 eggs 1 tsp....

Cheese Vegetable Soup

Our family friend Diane gave us this recipe. I’ve altered it a bit. It’s one of the easiest recipes I’ve made, but very, very good. 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 Tbs. butter 2 c. frozen loose pack corn 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli 3/4 cup grated carrot 1/2...

Cheddar Biscuits

Another great addition is 1/4 cup chopped chives and/or crumbled bacon. 2 cups all purpose flour, or bread flour 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. dried dill 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1 cup loosely...

Steamed Broccoli in Oyster Sauce

1 medium head of broccoli, cut up into bite-sized chunks metal steamer basket 1/4 cup beef broth 2 Tbs. oyster sauce sesame seeds Place cut up broccoli into metal steamer basket.  Into pot below add oyster sauce and broth.  Cover whole pot with lid and steam for 3-5...

French Onion Soup

3 Tbs. butter 3 large yellow onions, sliced into rings… or try different varieties like Walla Walla Sweet and red onions 1 bunch green onions chopped 1 clove garlic crushed 3 Tbs sugar 6 cups beef stock (or use chicken stock for a lighter taste.) 1/3 cup red...