This is one of the best summertime appetizers ever, and easy to make. I like to keep this dish seasonal, something to look forward to this time of year when basil is everywhere, especially gardens and farm markets. Serve with homemade pita chips. Basil Dip 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves 3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup pine nuts 2 large garlic cloves (I mince mine) 3 or 4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice salt and pepper pulse everything in a food processor to a rough consistency dip can be chilled in the fridge up to 2 days, but I like it fresh Homemade pita chips oven at 350 1 bag of small plain pocket pita bread cut pita bread in chip size pieces with kitchen shears (Dave likes to leave some doubled up) place the entire amount on a cookie sheet and spray with olive oil spray or PAM bake until crisp, about 10 minutes, cool. Can add garlic salt or...
Popcorn may be my oldest friend. It’s been in my life longer than I can remember. Dinner, snacks even breakfast. I only make it one way. So, here’s my secret for the tastiest corn around! I use my grandma’s heavy skillet that my Mom passed down to me. I will never part with it even though It’s seen better days, and I brown the butter. Here is the original recipe used in my family for three generations. Step 1 Coat bottom of heavy 10″ skillet with vegetable oil. Add just enough popcorn to fill entire surface. Step 2 Medium heat. Step 3 Popcorn will start popping! Shake once or twice. When the popping slows down turn off heat, and turn finished popcorn into your favorite bowl. Step 4 THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART Add 1/2 stick salted butter to hot skillet- and let it brown. When the butter is melted pour over popcorn. Add sea salt to taste. House rules: Always remember to toss some to the...
These light and lemony cookies will brighten any day! LEMON DROP COOKIES 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Lemon Glaze Preheat oven to 350°F In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest. Using an...
We have all been stuck indoors for too long, and I’m sure you think you are running out of creative ideas for yourself or your family to do on a freezing afternoon, plus I think there is another snowstorm coming this way sooo it might be time to make quite possibly one of the best treats you have had in a while. Yep, snow ice cream. My grandmother used to make it for us...
Popcorn may be my oldest friend. It’s been in my life longer than I...
Teacup, shallow bowl, anything that can hold a bit of water can hold a...
I think this old-fashioned recipe should be the next big thing. It does...