Author: kevincoleman

Nora’s Favorite Pasta

Nora’s Favorite Pasta

Ingredients Directions

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
  • 1 T fresh basil
  • 1/2 c olive oil

Mix all together. Then pour salad dressing over salad and mix. Let it marinate for several hours.

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 

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 dish and bake in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until set.

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 

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, 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.

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,