Zinfandel Double Chocolate Brownies

Zinfandel Double Chocolate Brownies Preheat oven to 350. Ingredients: 2 cups red Zinfandel 20 ounces melted Ghiradelli 60% cocoa, dark chocolate squares 12 ounces melted unsalted butter 20 ounces sugar (2 1/2 cups) 8 eggs 4 ounces all-purpose flour (1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon real vanilla extract 8 ounces Ghiradelli milk chocolate, squares, chopped In a…

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Sour Cream Coffee Cake Preheat oven to 350 degrees First toast 1/2 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats in pan in oven till golden brown, set aside as these will be used for the topping later. Then Mix dry ingredients together: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats (place this in food processor…

Stuffed Savory Cabbage on Braised Vegetables

Stuffed Savory Cabbage on Braised Vegetables (Yields: 4 servings) For this recipe you will need: • 1 lb ground beef (could sub turkey or chicken) 1/2  lb sausage meat • 1/4 lb light smoked bacon, finely minced • 3 tablespoons parsley, finely minced • 6 medium or 1 cup shallots, finely minced • Garlic cloves,…

Easy Cooked Cabbage

Simple Skillet Cabbage An easy cabbage recipe, with seasoning and a little vinegar, cooked in the skillet. * 1/4 cup butter (unsalted) * 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt * 1 medium head cabbage, coarsely shredded * 1/4 cup chopped onion * 3 tablespoons vinegar (rice or red wine) * 1 tablespoon raw sugar fresh cracked pepper…

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with a Twist

We all have that day when we just do not know what to serve for dinner.  This recipe is quick and tasty, fresh spinach adds the crunch! Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with a Twist 4 servings 1 cup of thinly sliced red onion 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded 2…

Homemade Crackers

Crackers are one of the easiest snacks to have. They travel well and sturdily tote snacks from plate to mouth. Fish spreads, nut butters,  herb butters and old reliable cheese sitting pretty  on a plate any time of year. Most crackers are processed with such questionable ingredients as trans fats, used to stretch shelf life. …

Chocolate Olive Oil Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate Olive Oil Crinkle Cookies makes 1 dozen cookies 2 oz. dark chocolate, chopped (use Ghiradelli, Lindt or Scharfenberger chocolate) 2 Tbsp fruity olive oil (extra virgin or first press) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 tsp instant espresso powder (optional) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp all purpose flour 1/2…