Judy’s Zucchini Bread

1 c shredded zucchini2 eggs½ t vanilla½ c oil1 ¼ c flour1 c sugar¾ t baking soda¾ t baking powder½ t cinnamon½ t salt1 c chocolate chips Mix together zucchini, eggs, vanilla, and oil. Mix all dry ingredients together and then gradually blend into the zucchini mixture. add chocolate chips. Pour into a lightly greased…

Cranberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

¾ c butter, softened1 ½ c sugar2 eggs1 c sour cream½ t vanilla¼ t salt1 t baking powder2 c flour½ package fresh cranberries (4 oz)½ c nuts, chopped Glaze:1 T butter, melted1 c confectioners’ sugar2-3 T milkDash vanilla Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and cream again. Fold in sour cream…

Denver Chocolate Pudding

¾ c sugar 1 c flour 2 t baking powder ⅛ t salt 2 T butter 1 oz unsweetened chocolate or 3 T cocoa ½ c milk ½ t vanilla ½ c brown sugar ½ c white sugar 4 T cocoa 1½ c cold water Preheat oven to 350°. Sift together first four ingredients. Melt…

Our Morning Surprise at Granite Lake

August 2002 One morning at Granite Lake, Harris (age 1) had just awoken.  His doting mother was up, getting his breakfast bottle ready.  All of a sudden, Mumma heard “quack, quack” off in the distance and thought, “Here are the ducks for the first time on our vacation!” So she grabbed a piece of bread…

Buckeyes

4 c confectioners sugar 2 sticks butter, softened 1 18-oz jar peanut butter 3 c chocolate chips, melted small amount of paraffin Mix confectioners sugar, butter, and peanut butter in mixer.  Chill until firm.  Roll the mixture into balls, put on cookie sheet and chill or freeze til very firm. Mix chocolate chips and paraffin…

Slow Cooker Turkey Enchilada Quinoa Bake

1 lb ground turkey 1½ c uncooked quinoa 1 can (15 ounces) black beans 1 c frozen corn 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies ½ c salsa 1 t minced garlic ½ c onion ½ c sweet bell peppers 1 c water 1 can (19 ounces) red enchilada sauce* (See recipe below to make your own) 1 T chili powder 1 t…

Peach Kuchen

1 (¼-ounce) package active dry yeast ¼ c warm water (105–110°F) 2 c plus 2 T all-purpose flour, divided 1 c sugar, divided ½ t salt ½ c plain whole-milk yogurt (preferably Greek-style) at room temperature 1 large egg, warmed in shell in warm water 5 minutes 1½ t grated lemon zest 1 t pure…

Sarah’s Mashed Potato Recipe

10 lbs russet potatoes 3 sticks butter (1½ c) 16 oz Tofutti or cream cheese 1 c (plus) half and half 1–2 t salt 1–2 t pepper Bookbinders hot horseradish mustard to taste Serves 16-20

Scalloped Potatoes

Preheat oven to 350°.  Butter a casserole dish (I use a round 1½ quart that’s about 5-6” deep).  Layer with thinly sliced potato, salt, pepper, flour, dots of butter, thinly sliced onion, thinly sliced ham, dollops of goat cheese.  Repeat until 1½” below top.  Pour milk or a combination of milk and half and half…

Shakshuka

Serves 4 (2 eggs each) 2 T olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 yellow and 1 red peppers, cut into ¼-inch dice 2 t ground cumin 1 bay leaf ¼ t salt 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 (28-ounce) can whole plum tomatoes with juices, hand crushed 2 t tomato paste 4 t harissa Chopped…