Author: Tammy Gibbins

Quick Yeast Bread

Quick Yeast Bread

Ingredients 5 cups white all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons yeast 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups warm-hot water (115°F) 1⁄4 cup cooking oil Directions Put 4 cups of the flour, yeast, sugar and salt into large bowl. Pour in hot water and oil and mix until combined – it will be […]

Hershey’s Crinkle Cookies

Hershey’s Crinkle Cookies

Ingredients 2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup Cocoa or dark Cocoa 4 eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup powdered sugar for rolling Directions Combine granulated sugar and oil in large […]

Alfredo Sauce

Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 2 tablespoon cream cheese 2 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2⁄3 cup grated parmesan cheese Directions In a medium saucepan, melt butter, when butter is melted, add cream cheese. When the cream cheese is softened, […]

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup Sugar 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 3/4 cups rolled oats 1 cup chocolate chips […]

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 3/4 cups rolled oats 1 cup raisins Directions […]

Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese

This is a terrific baked mac and cheese recipe. I have tried many in the past, but nothing comes close to being as good as this one. The recipe calls for cheddar and mozzarella, but feel free to use other cheeses. I almost always use […]

Cream Cheese Rangoons

Cream Cheese Rangoons

Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar Small square wonton shells (or spring rolls shells) Directions Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar thoroughly.  Put 1/2 tablespoon cream cheese into each wonton, fold, and deep fry at 350°. I also make these with the […]

Teriyaki Sauce

Teriyaki Sauce

Ingredients 1 cup water 1/4 cup soy sauce 5 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 cup cold water 2 tablespoons cornstarch Directions Mix all but cornstarch and 1/4 cup water in a sauce pan and begin heating. Mix cornstarch and […]

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Ingredients 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup brown sugar packed 1/3 cup water 3 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce Directions Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly. This is a fantastic dipping sauce for the […]

Chili Rubbed Steak with Avocado Crema

Chili Rubbed Steak with Avocado Crema

Ingredients Avocado Crema 1 ripe California Avocado 1/2 tablespoon dried cilantro 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 clove garlic, chopped 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder 1/4 cup heavy cream Ingredients Chili Rubbed Steak 2 steaks 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 […]