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 »
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 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
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 »
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 »
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 - 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
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 »
Matzoh-Almond Bark
Serves 12
Ingredients:
5 to 6 pieces of plain matzoh
1 c. unsalted butter
1 c. sugar
12 ounces semisweet chocolate
c. slivered almonds, crushed
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Line a cookie sheet with foil and lay the matzoh in a single layer, covering the entire cookie sheet.
In a sauce pan, melt the butter and sugar over low... Read more »