Friday, May 23, 2014

Salad Dressings


Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

1 1/4 cups sour cream
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 large garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed (or 1 teaspoon fresh)

Wednesday, May 07, 2014

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cake

http://makebakecelebrate.com/reese-cup-cake/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvBJcjqhlPs




Saturday, May 03, 2014

Mexican Rice

Mexican Rice

This is a combination of a couple of different recipes. . . . . .

16 ounces can of tomatoes
1 medium white onion
2 cups long grain white rice
1/3 cup canola oil
4 minced garlic cloves
2 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced

Preheat oven to 350.

Finely dice / process tomato and onion in food processor to make 2 cups.
Rinse rice to remove excess starch.
Preheat oil in pan, then add rice and stir about 6 - 8 minutes.  Add garlic, and saute a minute or so, then added broth,  pureed mixture, and spices.  Bring to a boil.  
Pour mixture in an oven safe pan, and bake for approximately 30 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Garnish with cilantro.