Pasta Salad

1lb pasta 2 c grape tomatoes, halved or quartered 2 1/2 c blanched asparagus.. (270 grams) cut in 1 in lengths 1 c sliced green olives 5 to 6 chopped green onions, stems included 1/2 c parsley, chopped 2 T sesame seeds, toasted 1 t dried oregano 1 1/2 c Parmesan,...
Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Makes about 24 cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract  1/2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 whole egg, beaten ¼ teaspoons table salt ¼ teaspoon baking powder ⅛ teaspoon baking soda 1 ½ cup...

Refrigerator Rolls

This recipe is versatile and can be used to make dinner rolls or as a base dough for cinnamon rolls. Makes about 20-25 rolls or if divided can make a couple of batches of cinnamon rolls in 9 x 13 pan. 1 1/2 cup boiling water1/4 cup Crisco1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt1...
Cucumbers in Vinegar

Cucumbers in Vinegar

Serves 4Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients:1 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced thin (1/4″)1/2 cup white vinegar1 cup water3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 tablespoon chopped fresh dillCombine all ingredients except...

Salted Carmel Sauce

Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar6 Tablespoons salted butter, room temperature cut up into 6 pieces1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature1 teaspoon salt Directions Heat granulated sugar in a medium heavy-duty saucepan (avoid using non-stick) over medium heat,...