The current musings of a part time madman
Made these for the Nelnet Cookie Exchange in 2024. Delicious. And Soft. Duplicated here for prosperity. Visit https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/gingerbread-cookies/ for the original post with pictures, etc. Ingredients For the frosting: Instructions For the frosting:
We love the Charro beans at Hacienda Colorado here in Colorado. They’re smoky and good. Are they smoked? No. It’s the bacon! Ingredients 1 lb dried pinto beans 12 oz bacon, chopped 1 small yellow or white onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced (remote the veins if you prefer less heat) 4 garlic cloves, […]
Ingredients 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) bourbon whiskey 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) fresh lemon juice 3/4 ounce (1 1/2 tablespoons) pure maple syrup (or simple syrup) Garnish: Orange peel and a cocktail cherry Ice for serving Directions Add the bourbon whiskey, lemon juice, and syrup to a cocktail shaker. Fill with a handful of ice and […]
Bon Appetit tested 14 internet recipes for Banana Bread. This one won. I agree. The Marscapone (or sour cream) and brown sugar put this one over the top. INGREDIENTS Nonstick vegetable oil spray 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1¼ teaspoons baking soda ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar ⅓ cup mascarpone, plain […]
Here’s a great red wine sauce for short ribs, steak, and more. Ingredients 2 TBL unsalted butter 1 TBL minced garlic 1/4 cup minced shallots 1 cup red wine 1 TBL balsamic vinegar 1 sprig rosemary 2 sprigs thyme 1 cup beef stock 1/4 cup parsley leaves Instructions Reserve 1 TBL of drippings Warm drippings […]
Martha Stewart’s Dutch baby pancake is inspired by a now-famous recipe from writer and editor David Eyre that was featured in the New York Times in 1966. 4 Servings Ingredients 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole milk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of coarse salt 4 tablespoons unsalted […]
This spiced tea recipe is a inherited tradition for us. Great when you’re getting a cold, or on a cold snowy day. Enjoy. ½ container Crystal Light Lemonade (82.5 oz container) 1 9oz container of Tang ½ cup sugar (think we usually use about 1/2 that amount or a ¼ cup) ⅓ jar Nestea unsweetened […]
From a coworker. Pam’s Rib Rub Ok ladies, so story we didn’t get together to mix this up! I just mixed up a batch and here is your base. Is you like a sweeter rub, add a little more sugar, half cup. If you like it a little hotter, add another half tsp cayenne. […]
Mom’s Zucchini Bread This recipe from all recipes makes perfect Zucchini bread. Moist, succulent, delicious; worthy of gifting. Ingredients Original recipe makes 2 loaves 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 2 1/4 cups white sugar 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups grated zucchini 1 cup chopped walnuts Grease […]
Tomato Bisque Soup A perfect tomato bisque taken from http://littlefrenchbakery.com/blog/tomato-bisque-soup-a-la-sous-vide This won first place in a soup contest at Nelnet. 1 stick of butter, plus 2 T 1/3 cup flour 1 quart milk 1 cup heavy cream 3 cans (large) diced or whole peeled tomatoes (diced and crushed if whole) 1-2 fresh chopped tomatoes 1 green […]