Recipes

What’s for Dinner?

Tip of the Week – An Answer to the question “What’s for Dinner?”
Whenever I’m with friends, the topic is inevitably raised – what are you making for dinner? We’re all willing to cook and anxious to make meals that will appeal to our families, but just what to make is the stumbling block! A couple... Read more »

Pasta with Sausage, Basil and Mustard

Pasta with Sausage, Basil and Mustard
Serves: 4
Ingredients

1 lb. penne or medium shells
1 T. olive oil
1 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed, meat crumbled
3/4 c. dry white wine
3/4 c. heavy cream
3 T. grainy mustard
Pinch of crushed red pepper
1 c. thinly sliced basil

Directions

Cook pasta according to directions and drain.
Heat oil in a large, deep skillet.
Add sausage meat... Read more »

September Lasagna

What’s for Dinner Series – September Lasagna
Ingredients:

1 medium eggplant, about 1 lb. cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 pound zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices
12 lasagna noodles (I use the “no cook” version)
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
1/2 c. chopped fresh basil
6 T. grated parmesan cheese
6 T. olive oil (or more)
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1... Read more »

New Ways to Cook and Prepare Corn on the Cob!

Corn on the Cob – New Twists on the Summer Classic!
In a recent Tip of the Week, Corn on the Cob, I suggested that Busy Bee readers try my family’s crazy technique for eating corn – using a sharp knife to score the kernels horizontally before adding the traditional butter and salt! The tip was... Read more »

S’mores Bars

S’mores Bars Recipe
Ingredients:

8 – 10 whole graham crackers
1 package fudge brownie mix (for a 13″ X 9″ pan)
2 c. mini marshmallows
1 c. semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 c. chopped peanuts (optional)

Directions:

Arrange graham crackers in a single layer in a greased 13″ x 9″ baking pan.
Prepare the brownie batter according to package directions.
Spread over crackers.
Bake at... Read more »

Corn Relish Recipe

Corn Relish
Ingredients:

1 c. fresh corn kernels
1/4 c. finely diced red bell pepper
2 T. finely diced red onion
2 T. finely diced celery
1/4 c. vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
Salt and pepper

Directions:

Bring a small sauce pan of water to a boil. Add the corn kernels and cook for 2 minutes.
Drain and cool kernels under running warer. Pat kernels dry.
Transfer... Read more »

Gourmet Hot Dog Toppings!

Hot Dog! A Summer Classic Revisited!
No matter what you might say about hot dogs (or what you might think they are made of!), hot dogs are a delicious staple of summer cook outs and pretty hard to resist when roasting on a nearby grill! My favorite gal chef, Rachael Ray, recently conducted an extensive hot dog... Read more »

Fun Birthday Treats for School

More Creative Ideas for Fun Birthday Treats for School!
When it comes to celebrating children’s birthdays, traditional cupcakes can get pretty boring! But here are some new ideas for birthday treats that are sure to be a hit with kids and a fun change of pace!
Birthday “Sundaes!”
This clever idea combines a favorite candy, frosted cupcake, bubble... Read more »

Kentucky Beer Cheese on Toast Recipe

Kentucky Beer Cheese on Toast - A Classic Horse Country Dish

Ingredients

1 lb. extra sharp cheddar, cut into 1” cubes
¾ c. dark beer
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 T. Dijon mustard
½ t. cayenne
Salt
Toasted baguette slices from 2 loaves
Sliced tomatoes

Directions

In a food processor, combine the cheddar with the beer, garlic, mustard and cayenne and blend until smooth.
Season the beer... Read more »

Apple, Asian Pear and Toasted Walnut Haroseth

Apple, Asian Pear and Toasted Walnut Haroseth
Ingredients:

1 ¼ c. walnut halves
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/3 inch cubes
1 Asian pear, peeled, cored and cut into 1/3 inch cubes
3 T. sweet Passover wine or grape juice
2 T. (or more) honey
1 t. finely grated orange peel
¾ t. cinnamon Chopped fresh mint

Directions:

Stir walnuts... Read more »