Author: Tammy Gibbins

Italian Seasoning

Italian Seasoning

 Ingredients 2 tablespoons dried basil 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1 tablespoons dried rosemary 2 tablespoons dried parsley 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon red chili flakes 1 teaspoon garlic powder Directions Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.

Apple Fritters

Apple Fritters

One of my husband’s absolute favorite treats is apple fritters. It seemed logical that I learned to make them.  The great thing about this recipe is it’s very versatile. If you like less apples, add less apples. If you like smaller apples, chop your apples […]

Baked Manicotti

Baked Manicotti

Ingredients 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 pound ground beef Salt and freshly ground black pepper 14 (8-ounce package) manicotti 1 (15-ounce) container whole-milk ricotta 3 cups shredded mozzarella, divided 1 cup grated parmesan, divided 1 teaspoon dried parsley 2 […]

Rosemary and Thyme Focaccia Bread

Rosemary and Thyme Focaccia Bread

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup warm water (105°F – 110°F) 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1/4 teaspoon honey 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 […]

Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberry Pancakes

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 
1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 
1 1/4 teaspoons white sugar 1 egg 
1 cup milk 1/2 tablespoon butter, melted 
1/2 cup frozen blueberries, thawed Directions In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. […]

Cajun Shrimp and Pasta

Cajun Shrimp and Pasta

Ingredients 1 tablespoon kosher salt 8 ounces penne pasta 1 pound raw shrimp deveined, cleaned, tail removed 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup parmesan cheese Directions Add salt to a large pot of water […]

Bakery French Bread

Bakery French Bread

Ingredients 2 tablespoons yeast 1/2 cup water (100°F) 2 cups water (110°F) 3 tablespoons sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/3 cup oil 6 1/2 cups bread flour 1 egg for brushing on bread Directions   In a small bowl, dissolve your yeast in ½ cup warm water. […]

Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained well 2/3 cup chocolate chips Directions Mix flour and salt, set aside. Cream the butter with the powdered sugar, mix […]

Celtic Irish Crumble with Whiskey Cream Sauce

Celtic Irish Crumble with Whiskey Cream Sauce

This recipe was a recipe found somewhere on the internet and adjusted to my family’s liking. I used Jameson Irish whiskey and Quaker 1-minute oats because I could not locate Irish oatmeal. The baking time can be adjusted to suit your taste on the texture […]

Hawaiian Chicken

Hawaiian Chicken

You can use any type of chicken that you prefer, but if you choose chicken without a bone, you’ll need to reduce the the cooking time.  I loved this recipe the first time that I made it, but I made it with boneless, skinless breasts […]