Yukon Gold Cinnamon Rolls This recipe was inspired by Bon Appetit but altered to resemble the flavor and consistency I remember as a child when my mother made them. This Easter I made this cinnamon roll recipe.... only this time I replaced the original glaze with a new Caramel Glaze with toasted pecans. It was fabulous! Both options are listed below. Dough 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes ( 2 medium ), peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces- cook in 2 cups water 1 Tsp Sea Salt When … [Read more...]
The Taco Truck
Carl and I slurping delicious "lengue" tacos from the Taco Truck on a Sunday afternoon. ..there's nothing like hot sauce, lime juice and cilantro dripping through your fingers with each bite. Who says you have to cook every meal at home....even on a budget? 99 cent tacos.....LOL! [youtube]NOJ5kU7v4-c[/youtube] … [Read more...]
Aunt Dorothy’s Pancakes
Aunt Dorothy's Pancakes 2 Cups - buttermilk, plain yogurt or Kefir (room temperature) 2 Eggs 3 TBSP - oil Whip together with a fork. Another bowl combine: 1 3/4 Cups - flour (or any combination of flour ie: spelt, oat, wheat) 1/4 Cup - any combination of oat bran, wheat germ or milled flax seed 1 Tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda Mix together well. Combine both dry and wet ingredients. Spoon batter into round portions in a hot … [Read more...]
Gourmet Hot Oatmeal
Gourmet Hot Oatmeal A healthy breakfast never tasted so good! 1 ¾ Cup milk ( I use unsweetened almond milk) ¾ cup raisins pinch of sea salt Put in saucepan on the stove – heat but do not boil milk then add: 1 Cup of Regular Old Fashioned Oatmeal (not instant) Cook on low heat for about 10 minutes…until the milk is absorbed into the oatmeal. Stir often so the oatmeal does not stick and burn. Spoon into bowls – then … [Read more...]
Turkey Pot Pie with Cheddar and Rosemary Biscuits
Turkey Pot Pie with Cheddar and Rosemary Biscuits This is one of Carl’s new favorite “comfort” meals. By Leann Albrecht Jan -2011 FOR STOCK Carcass and skin from a 12- to 14-pound roast turkey 10 cups water OR 6 cups chicken stock – with no MSG FOR FILLING 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 1 whole head of garlic 2 - 3 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 - 3 large potatoes (peeled), cored and cut … [Read more...]
Hallelujah Pudding
This is the most amazing dessert….and very rich. It was a taste bud sensation as we took our first bite on a reserve in Botswana, Africa. In a mixing bowl combine: • 4 cups self rising flour • 3 cups sugar • 4 eggs • 2 teaspoons salt • 2 teaspoons bicarbonate soda • 2 cans 250 ml. Fruit cocktail Pour into a cake pan (in shape so desired) Bake for 30 - 40 minutes @ 350 degrees In another bowl, mix • 2 tins carnation milk • 6 teaspoons butter • 2 cups sugar • 3 teaspoons … [Read more...]
Kerr Family Marinade
This is a family recipe from my dear friend, Carey. It's a great marinade for any meat on the grill and is a hit every time I use it! You will be deemed a gourmet cook when you and your guests take the first bite. Enjoy! The Kerr Family Marinade 1 ½ cup olive oil ¾ cup soy sauce ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 2 T. dry mustard 2 ¼ t. salt 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1 T. pepper ½ cup wine vinegar 1 ½ t. dried … [Read more...]
Carrot Stir Fry
Carrot Stir Fry By Leann Albrecht 1 large onion - diced 2 - 3 cloves of garlic 2 tablespoons of olive oil or organic coconut oil. In skillet, lightly brown onion and garlic until tender in oil ..about 3-4 minutes. Then add: 1/2 bag of organic regular carrots - peeled and sliced diagonally about 1/4 to1/2 inch thick OR 1 bag of organic mini carrots 1 tbsp dried basil – stir in salt and pepper to taste - I always use course sea salt Cover and let steam-cook … [Read more...]