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Easy Quiche

Posted in Easy Recipes, Fast Recipes, tagged , , on September 18, 2009| 2 Comments »

When I was in college living in a co-ed dorm and getting an education in things that had nothing to do with either my major or minor, a bunch of us girls got together and decided to have a nice party before we all left for the holidays. We all were supposed to contribute one thing to the meal and it needed to be “girlie” food.

I called Mom in  panic with no idea what I could make. She saved the day when she sent me this easy quiche recipe. It was a hit at the party, and every time I’ve made it over the years.

Wonderful for breakfast, brunch, luncheons or dinners, it is so good and simple to make!

Quiche
3 eggs

1 1/2 cups cream

1/4 tsp. salt

1 cup shredded cheddar or colby-jack

1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon or diced ham

1/2 tsp. onion flakes

Prepared pie crust in 9 inch pie pan. Beat the eggs, add in cream and salt.  Sprinkle cheese and bacon over pie crust. Pour egg mixture over the top and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Enjoy!

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Delicious Carrot Cake

Posted in Easy Recipes, entertain, tagged , on September 11, 2009| 10 Comments »

We just celebrated Hubby’s birthday and every year he requests the same dessert – carrot cake. It is moist and delicious, especially when topped with cream cheese frosting.

This recipe for carrot cake comes from my grandmother. You could always count on finding some delicious baked goodie at Grandma’s house, especially when she baked carrot cake. It is easy to put together and makes the whole house smell yummy while it bakes.

Ingredients for Carrot Cake

Elsie’s Carrot Cake

2 cups flour

2 cups sugar

1 cup oil

4 eggs

2 tsps. baking soda

4 cups grated carrots

1 tsp. salt

1 cup walnuts, chopped

2 tsp. cinnamon

Cream together eggs, sugar and oil. Mix in remaining ingredients and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until edges begin to pull away from the pan. Top with Cream Cheese Frosting. Garnish with halved walnuts.

Ingredients for Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting

1 box powdered sugar

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Enjoy!

Carrot Cake - Yum!

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Dutch Babies

Posted in Easy Recipes, tagged , on September 4, 2009| 1 Comment »

When Hubby and I have time for a leisurely breakfast, which doesn’t happen very often, among our favorite things to make are Dutch Babies.

Years ago we happened upon a restaurant in Spokane, WA,  that had the most delightful European breakfasts. That was the first time we tried Dutch Babies  and the quest began to find a recipe that recreated the tasty treat we had at the restaurant. After many taste tests, we agreed that this recipe is the closest.

Serve these warm from the oven with a generous dollop of freshly whipped cream and your favorite berries or sliced fruit.

Dutch Babies

3 tbsp. butter

3 large eggs

3/4 cup milk

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 tbsp. granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, melt the butter. While the butter is melting, beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until they are light and pale. Add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Pour into the skillet and bake 15 minutes or until brown and puffed.

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Fresh Summer Salad

Posted in Easy Recipes, Fast Recipes, tagged , , on August 28, 2009| 1 Comment »

freeimages.co.uk food imagesWhen the garden is filled with luscious, ripe red tomatoes and oodles of crunchy cucumbers, I love to pick a few of each and put them together in a refreshing summer salad.

I made this salad for guests recently and it was received enthusiastically. Then when a friend invited us for lunch a few days ago, she made the salad for us. I’m sure it tasted even better when someone else made it!

There is nothing quite like a vine-ripened tomato that has soaked up the best of summer’s rays, drank in the morning dew and the rain from scattered showers, and sits waiting at the peak of perfection to be enjoyed and savored.

You can make this salad for one or for a group, just the proportions the same.

Fresh Summer Salad

3 cups  cucumber, peeled and sliced

3 cups tomato, cut into bite-sized pieces

1cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

Mix together and serve immediately.

What is your favorite fruit or vegetable to enjoy from the garden? Please share your response here.

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