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This recipe begins on the stovetop, browning the meat with onion and seasonings. When browned, the rest of the ingredients are added. The three hours of total roast time allowed Kevin and me to attend the La Connerjunior varsity basketball game where our grandson, Finnegan, is a team player. After the game, we arrived home to a home cooked hot meal. Ingredients Beef stew, 1 lb Onion, ½ medium Potatoes, 3 medium Canned tomatoes, 15 ounces Water Pepper, to taste Garlic granules, ½...
Unbeatable if you love eggnog. A few simple ingredients and you have a quick dessert. I used whole nutmeg with a spice grater to add the finishing touch. For the families who love pies, it Is fun to have a variety available for the holiday meal. Ingredients - Graham cracker crust, pre-made - Eggnog, - 1 ¾ cups - Vanilla pudding mix, - 3.4 ounce boxCool Whip - 1 cup - Nutmeg, a few sprinkles Preparation Pre-bake the graham cracker crust, 375 degrees for 6 minutes. Cool thoroughly. In a...
There are a variety of ways to make coconut macaroons. You can use just two ingredients: sweetened, flaked coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Or, add a bit of flour and make them larger in size. At any rate, they will be tasty. During the holidays, when I see a tray of homemade cookies, my first choice is the coconut macaroon! Simply use the standard size containers for the first two ingredients: one package of coconut and one can of milk. Use about 2/3 of the chocolate package. The...
It’s that time of year that I begin baking for the holidays. I bake for us and bake to share. I had planned to bake pumpkin bread for the last two weeks, but being rather busy, at least I baked so I could share a loaf with our neighbors, Brian and Nina Cladoosby. That way, they can offer a slice to their family and friends. This particular day of baking, my busy schedule got ahead of me. I took the bread out after one hour of baking. The toothpick test revealed it was not done. You push a t...
A thick layer of pesto permeates the flavor of the halibut. We are fortunate to have generous friends. The halibut and pesto were gifts. One from a fisherman, the other, from a cook. I doubt they even know each other. Ann Maroney I met through my association with the Skagit County Historical Museum. We share a passion for cooking and baking. We share recipes and home-created foods. The fisherman, Pete Wedin, fishes in Alaska and makes his home in La Conner. He pickles fish and we often gift...
This is a recipe for the Instant Pot. It can be adapted for stove top or for the slow cooker. I used fresh organic cranberries. Fresh cranberries are available at the grocery stores this time of year. I used an unsweetened apple juice I bought at Costco. This recipe has no added sugar, honey or spices. It is refreshingly tart warm or refrigerateto cool. Ingredients Cranberries, 1 cup, fresh Apple juice, 4 quarts, unsweetened Preparation Rinse the cranberries. Place in the inner lining of the...
It’s that time of year when people get busy or just want to watch football, or both. When we get a rotisserie chicken, this is the second meal I prepare. This uses one chicken breast of a rotisserie chicken. I sauté the chopped onion, but not too long, so they are slightly crunchy. I spice up the meat in different ways and mild RoTel works. I have used a medium salsa as well. Ingredients The breast of a rotisserie chicken Cooking oil, 1 tablespoon Flour tortillas, 6 Ro*Tel,mild, 10 o...
Roast these with red potatoes on the side. Use a nice tangy strong cheese. You could roast a little longer if you like your bacon on the done side. With the potatoes, this became part of our meal rather than a dessert. Select firm pears. Ingredients Bosc Pears, 3, peeled and cut in half Gouda cheese, 6 small slices Thick bacon, 3 slices, cut in half Red potatoes, two Dried parsley, ¼ teaspoon Cooking oil, 1 teaspoon Preparation Lightly oil the baking dish. Carefully core the pear halves....
The apple I used was so huge that my husband called this an apple pie. I used the final harvest of rhubarb from our garden. Clear Jel is a product I considered buying for more than a year. my longtime friend Roxanne Wilbur recommended it. It is refined corn starch. I have used corn starch and flour as thickeners in my pies for years. I bought the Clear Jel from Amazon. It is a bit more expensive than a container of corn starch. Rhubarb is quite tart, so I take care to coat each piece with white...
Cod is on our table several times a year. I order wild Alaskan cod through our Butcher Box subscription. There are six pieces per package. Each serving size is individually sealed and I take out two for a meal. We also keep a wide variety of fresh organic fruits for snacks and cooking, selecting each fruit for freshness, ideally. That’s not possible in this time of COVID-19. I order lemons to keep on hand. My daughter and I will often share a bag of lemons. When baking cod, squeeze fresh l...
Do you stockpile squash? I do. I visit farm stands and buy different varieties to enjoy into the winter months. I was recently at La Conner Gardens and selected two small Kabocha squash for $1. The curry in this recipe will warm you up. I order Madras curry powder online from an organic food source called Misfits Market. The tomato, from our garden, adds moisture to a rice dish. Ingredients Small Kabocha squash, 2 Madras Curry Powder, 2 teaspoons Onion, ¼ chopped Small tomato, 1, chopped...
This is the season for apples in our community, with trees producing a hearty harvest. Boxes of apples sit at the end of driveways with “Free” written on a piece of cardboard. Friends text and offer boxes of apples. Apples are available at farm stands. My husband enjoys a fresh apple every day. I enjoy baking with apples. This recipe I made for my children when they were young. It is delicious warm but can also be eaten the next day, served at room temperature. I select larger, firm apples for t...
A super easy meal that I make now and then for breakfast. I never thought to share this recipe until a co-worker of my husband said she wished she knew how to make this. It’s all about technique. A can of hash and fresh eggs – sounds easy, right? Plus, once you add the eggs, you put on a lid and turn the burner off. Gives you two minute to check your email or bring in the morning paper. Ingredients Hormel Corned Beef Hash, 14 ounce can Eggs, 1 to 2 per person Cooking oil, 1 tablespoon Drie...
Fresh vegetables make for the best ingredients. To know the source and care of what we eat is important. “Eat clean” is a way to eat as much food in your diet, without additives and pre-made mixes. Know the source of your food. Eat healthy to stay healthy. Ingredients Corn on the cob, 2 to 4 ears Poblano pepper Tomatoes, 2 medium Red onion, 3 slices Olive oil, 3 tablespoons Salt, ¼ teaspoon Balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons Preparation Heat an indoor electric grill to 200 degrees. As it war...
It may be work, but the rewarding part of this recipe is you can use small apples or apples you have cut the worm holes out. You can use apples that may otherwise go to waste. I cut open a box of apples planning to make applesauce and ended up with enough apples for this recipe. There’s barely any flour in this recipe, and I decided to use gluten free, so I could share with family. We enjoyed ours with vanilla ice cream. Ingredients Apples, 4 cups, peeled, cored and chopped Egg, 1 Dried c...
The weather cools and I use the oven more often. Roasted pecans are a great snack and can be added to salads and desserts. They make a nice gift by wrapping a ribbon around a jar. I bought a couple bags of pecan halves to bake with and had plenty leftover. Roasting them is quick and they turn out delicious. Ingredients Pecan halves 4 cups or 1 pound Salted butter, 4 tablespoons Salt,1 teaspoon Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cut the butter into four pieces and place on a large baking...
If there is anything amiss, it is that our local vegetable stands are only open during the growing seasons. I should love to stop into a small local market to select the freshest of ingredients. We have driven around the valley to buy winter crops from the back of a wagon. Organic foods are favored. In our area we can now purchase locally milled flours, fresh cheeses, breads, meats and eggs. In the ideal situation, we can create our daily menus from each of these. We can also plant fruit...
I began the self-education process about gluten-free foods by talking to friends and family. My desire to learn to bake gluten-free treats was so I could bake and share something as a gift. Plus, should I ever have a gluten-sensitive guest in our home, I could offer them a gluten-free dessert. I also approached the matter cautiously, with a concern for our family food budget. Food has become more expensive. Purchasing different types of flours is important for my overall baking plans and there a...
This year is a good year for peaches. We travel over the Cascade Mountains on occasion and on the return trip we stop at Thorpe’s Fruit Stand along I-90. The fruit we buy depends on the season. Auntie Polly Cayou appreciates us bringing her a box of fruit. We bring her fruit as a gift. Taking care of aunties is very important. There are close bonds in our tribal culture with our aunties. They are like mothers to us. Even at my age, it’s good to have an auntie who appreciates a visit and gif...
This recipe is mixed in a food processor. I plan to mix this up when the house is cool and wait to preheat the oven to make a pie, after creating the pie dough. To cut the lattice and lift it, I use a multi-purpose stainless-steel scraper. To chill the water, I put ½ cup in a small plastic container and set in the freezer. You could place ice cubes in a cup of water. The extra flour is sprinkled on the surface where you will roll out the dough and sprinkled on top as it is rolled out. If...
We are once again growing zucchini, summer squash, winter squash and pumpkins. The blossoms are bright and beautiful when I enter our garden gate. Many thanks to Lynn Beebe for generously sharing zucchini and summer squash starts. Unexpectedly, they were offered when most of our garden was planned. We quickly ordered another raised bed from our neighbor Brian Cladoosby, who builds them in his spare time. We also had to cut back blackberries growing through the garden fence to place the seventh r...
This recipe prepares in the slow cooker. It will make 2 to 3 pints. You can refrigerate and it keeps a month. Or you can water bath can it so it stores longer. I was describing this recipe to two young millennial women. They both asked, when do you add butter? I replied, “this is fresh fruit cooked down to be smooth as butter.” Ingredients Blueberries, ½ flat (6 pints) Sugar, 2 cups Cinnamon, 2 teaspoons Nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon Canning jars, 2 to 3 pints Preparation Wash and remove any...
This recipe makes two round eight-inch cakes. It is perfect for those with a sweet tooth and a wish for cake but you realize you are out of eggs. Some folks run to the store to buy a sweet treat. Or they may stock up on all the sweets they crave when they do their weekly grocery shopping. For the most part, I simply do a bit of baking. Ingredients Sugar, 1 cup Flour, 2 cups Baking powder, 2 teaspoons Butter, 1 tablespoon, melted Milk, 1 cup Brown sugar, ¼ cup Cinnamon, 2 teaspoons...
My husband received fresh shrimp from a co-worker recently that was reportedly harvested in the San Juan Islands. In the shell they looked a decent size. Once shelled, they looked a bit smaller. Then cooked, they looked quite small. Small, but tasty! Ingredients Fresh shrimp Water Butter Lemon (optional) Preparation The fresh shrimp we received already had their heads and any eggs removed. Using your fingers, crack open the shrimp on the underbelly. Carefully pull the shrimp out of the shell,...
A refreshing summertime salad. This makes enough for a quart for your family, plus a pint for a friend and one serving size bowl to eat after it has marinated one hour. I have brought this to potlucks. Hopefully we all shall be able to enjoy more meals together with friends and family. This is a flex recipe. If you like onions, add more. If you prefer green beans, add two cans and leave out one of the others. You could also add an extra splash of cider vinegar for more flavor. I used fresh...
