Popcorn Mishmash 3 1/2-ounce bag microwave popcorn, popped 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup peanuts 1 cup of candy corn Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Place popped corn into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Combine butter, honey, and cinnamon. Pour over popcorn and then stir until evenly coated. Bake for 10 minutes. Spread on foil to cool. Stir in raisins and candy corn
1. Clean Regularly No matter which room you are dealing with, the best way to ensure that the space feels dressy and presentable is to keep it clean. Develop a cleaning schedule that will facilitate frequent cleaning. It is always easier to clean as you go than to save all of the work for one day. Vacuum and dust regularly, not only because it helps to eliminate dust build-up, but because it is good for your overall health. Make sure that surfaces, such as countertops, are free from clutter and that items are placed in a manner in which they … Continue reading
Leftover Mishmash Leftover chicken pieces Vegetables such as carrot, parsnip, tomato Green vegetable such as cabbage, broccoli, asparagus I onion 4 ounces mushrooms, uncooked Grated cheese Chicken stock or gravy Cream Butter or olive oil First, you want to sauté the onions in a little butter or olive oil. Put the chicken pieces at the bottom of a casserole dish. Add the mushrooms, onion, and green vegetables. Mix the cream and stock or gravy together to a thick consistency, and pour over the vegetables so that they are just covered. Mash or puree the root vegetables and spread over the … Continue reading
Algerian Couscous 1 can cooked chickpeas, drain 1 pound package couscous 2 large onions, chopped 1 carrot, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 eggplant, sliced, salted and rinsed 1 pound of lamb cut in 2-inch cubes 1 Chicken, cut up in 8 parts 3 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons pimento, diced 4 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 teaspoons paprika Salt 7 ounces fresh string beans or peas 9-ounces can artichoke bottoms, drained Cayenne pepper 4 ounces butter Place couscous in shallow pan with 4 cups water. Swirl and pour off water immediately in a sieve. Rub couscous well between hands … Continue reading
Chicken Couscous 1/2 cups flour 1 pound of chicken breasts 6 tablespoons olive oil 6 tablespoons water 9 tablespoons cooking sherry 4 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 4 tablespoons sugar 1 bunch scallions, chopped 1 1/2 cups couscous In a saucepan, simmer the sherry, soy sauce, and sugar. After rinsing the chicken, cut into bite-size pieces. In a skillet heat the oil and then add the chicken and scallions until cooked through. Mix the flour and water in a closed container, shaking to mix. Add this with the simmering sauce mixture to the chicken. Cook couscous per recipe on box and … Continue reading
Basements are garages are similar in many homes. They are composed of a thick under-layer of cement and are topped usually with a very minimal layer of protestant so that the cement does not stain in the event that something is poured or dropped onto it. Cement is the most basic flooring of them all. If is easy to install, tough to break, and easy to repair in the event that something does happen to it. It is also very even and durable, making it the ideal base not only for many homes, but also for many areas where people … Continue reading
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham 3 pounds peeled potatoes, thinly sliced, about 6 to 8 cups sliced potatoes 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 cup celery, chopped 6 green onions, with about 3 inches of green top, chopped 1/2 cup carrots, chopped 1 1/2 cups ham, diced and cooked 3 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided In a saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat. Add celery, green onions, carrots, and ham. Sauté the mixture, stirring frequently. Add flour, stirring until well blended. Gradually add 1 1/4 cups milk, stirring constantly. Continue cooking, … Continue reading
Fried Potatoes 4 medium potatoes 3 tablespoons butter or mixture, melted 1 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika Peel potatoes then cut crosswise into 3/8-inch slices. Brush with melted butter and oil. Bake at 425, basting frequently with butter or butter mixture until tender and golden brown on both sides. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika; serve immediately.
Risotto Porcini Bake 2 ounces dried porcini 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 bunches scallions, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and minced 2 cups Italian Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 4 to 5 cups beef stock 1 pound fresh cultivated mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup of heavy or whipping cream 2 eggs Pinch ground nutmeg Place the porcini in a small bowl. Add hot water to cover, and let stand 30 minutes. Melt 4 tablespoons … Continue reading
What do I do to maintain my backyard pool? There are some very basic rules to maintaining a backyard pool. These rules include regular cleaning, emptying the suction bucket and avoiding letting the pool get too full of debris. In addition, there are more complicated maintenance procedures that need to be performed when the pool is closed for the winter and opened for the summer. These procedures include adding chlorine to the pool, vacuuming the pool and removing or replacing the pool cover. What costs are involved with owning backyard pool? The expenses involved with owning a backyard pool varying. … Continue reading