Posted in /Fabric_Projects/Quilts on Saturday, July 15, 2017
This makes an easy 12" block. And the quilt comes together very quickly once you have your blocks made. You will want to make sure you square the finished blocks or your ribbons will not match up nicely.
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Salads/Dressing on Saturday, July 15, 2017
Make approximately 1 cup (250 mL)
1 medium beet, trimmed/peeled
1 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 egg yolk
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
1 pinch pepper
1/4 cup oil (neutral flavor such as canola)
1/4 cup olive oil
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Salads/Dressing on Saturday, July 15, 2017
1 head of garlic
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
pepper to taste
1. Roasted Garlic: Slice the top off 1 head garlic; drizzle with olive oil, wrap in aluminum foil and roast at 400 degree until tender, about 35 minutes. Cool and then squeeze out the cloves
2. In a blender mix together all ingredients
3. This is great as a dressing or a marinade for chicken
Posted in /Cooking/Soups on Saturday, July 15, 2017
1 cup dry lentils
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 bay leaves
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth (2 cans)
1 1/2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1. Rinse lentils.
2. Place all ingredients except the pepper into a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on low for at least 12 hours, or high for at least 5 hours.
4. Season with pepper and remove the bay leaves before serving.
Posted in /Cooking/Soups on Saturday, July 15, 2017
6 cups of finely shredded cabbage
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup shredded onion
2 cups shredded potatoes
1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup canola oil
6 Tbsp flour 1 tsp parsley flakes
Pinch of salt
1/2 tsp pepper
10 cups chicken stock (if you're using powdered stock use 1/4 cup powder and 10 cups water)
4 cups cream
1. Saute together cabbage, carrots, onions, potatoes with oil & margarine.
2. Make a roux with flour, parsley, salt & pepper
3. Add stock slowly to keep a thick texture
4. Add cream one cup at a time
5. Season to taste