Author: kevincoleman

Vixie Travel Buns

Vixie Travel Buns

Ingredients 6 eggs boiled and diced 2 c grated cheese 1 c sliced green onions 1 8 oz. Can tomato sauce 1/2 c chopped onion or onion powder 6 hoagie buns Directions Mix. Put in the buns. Cover with tin foil. Bake at 350 degrees 

Tortellini Salad

Tortellini Salad

Ingredients: 1 pkg. cooked tortellini 1 pkg. cherry tomatoes Colorful peppers- diced 1 zucchini, sliced 1 Summer squash, sliced 1 cucumber, sliced 1 bunch green onions sliced Mix all together. Dressing Ingredients: 2 lemons, juiced 2-3 garlic minced 1/2 t salt 1 T fresh parsley 

Opa’s Favorite Almond Cookies

Opa’s Favorite Almond Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups butter
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tablespoon Almond Extract
  • 3 cups white flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Preheat oven to 325. Cream together butter and sugar. Mix remaining ingredients into the bowl. Form walnut sized balls. Use the bottom of a cup to flatten on the pan. Put one red dot of food coloring on each cookie. Bake 17 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

Vixie Family Cheese Fondue

Vixie Family Cheese Fondue

Ingredients 1 loaf french bread 1 1/2 cups 7 up 1/2 lb grated Gruyere cheese 2 teaspoons cornstarch Dash of Salt and Nutmeg Heat 7up in a medium pot. Toss grated cheese with cornstarch. Add cheese mixture to hot liquid. Stir until melted. Season with 

Grandma Vixie’s Lentil Roast

Grandma Vixie’s Lentil Roast

Ingredients 1 cup cooked lentils 1/2 cup nuts (walnuts) 1 egg 1 large can milk 1/2 cup oil 1 1/2 cups cornflakes 1/2 teaspoon sage 1 small onion salt to taste Put all ingredients into a blender and blend together. Pour into a greased casserole 

Kristy’s Whole Wheat Bread

Kristy’s Whole Wheat Bread

Ingredients

  • 6 cups warm water
  • 6 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons yeast
  • 2/3 cup oil
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup gluten flour
  • 1 tablespoon lecithin
  • 1/4 teaspoon vitamin c (optional)
  • 8 cups white flour

Mix flour and water in a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. With the mixer on low speed add salt, yeast, oil, honey, gluten flour and lecithin (optional vitamin c). One cup at a time add the white flour. Allow mixer to knead for 10 minutes. Rise in bowl for one hour. plan in pans and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.

Kristy’s Pumpkin Bread

Kristy’s Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon allspice 3 cups sugar 1 cup oil 4 eggs, beaten 2/3 cup water 2 cups pumpkin puree 1 cup chopped dates Combine all ingredients 

Kristy’s Date Nut Bread

Kristy’s Date Nut Bread

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 cups sifted flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped dates 1 cup hot water 1 teaspoon baking soda Combine butter, sugar, vanilla, lemon extract, egg, flour and salt; mix well. Add walnuts, 

Kristy’s Ginger Bread

Kristy’s Ginger Bread

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Combine butter, sugar, vanilla, lemon extract, egg, flour and salt; mix well. Add walnuts, dates, water and soda; mix well. Put into an oiled and floured pan. Bake at 400 degree oven for 15 minutes. Reduce to 350 degrees and bake for 45 minutes. Yields one loaf.

Dave’s Favorite Christmas Cookies

Dave’s Favorite Christmas Cookies

Ingredients 1½ cup brown sugar 1 cup margarine 2 eggs 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp soda 1 tsp salt 2½ cups flour 2 lb. dates (halved) 1 lb. candied cherries (halved) 1 lb candied pineapple 2 cups whole walnuts 1 cup whole filberts 2 cups