DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1/2 ounce peppermint schnapps
1 ounce Kahlua
6 ounces hot black coffee
1 teaspoon sugar (optional if you don’t like your coffee really sweet like I do!)
whipped cream (I like a lot!)
chocolate shavings

DIRECTIONS

Add peppermint Schnapps, Kahula, and coffee to a large mug.
Stir in sugar - if desired.

Place mug in microwave oven and heat for 20 seconds or until desired warmth is acheived.

Float the whipped cream on top (I actually [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 lb cabbage , cored and sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 medium carrots , peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
6 ounces green beans , tipped and snapped into 1-inch lengths
1 lb russet potatoes , peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups green peas , if using frozen do not defrost
3 cups beef broth (preferably homemade)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg , freshly ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon marjoram , crumbled
3/4 lb kielbasa , sliced 1/4-inch-thick (knockwurst is also good)
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley , coarsely chopped

DIRECTIONS

Place the cabbage, carrots, beans, [...]

INGREDIENTS

5 lbs potatoes
1 lb bacon , Cut into 1/4 in Strips
2 yellow onions
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons parsley

DIRECTIONS

Boil the potatoes for an hour or so.
Meanwhile, saute bacon until crispy but not burnt.Save the grease and drippings!
Remove bacon to a paper towel.
Remove potatoes and peel — while they’re hot — it’s a pain in the butt.
Slice potatoes 1/4 in thick.
In an oven safe baking [...]

INGREDIENTS
for the shortbread

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

for the bavarian

3/4 cup strained fresh lemon juice

1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur

2 envelopes (about 2 tablespoons) unflavored gelatin

2 cups well chilled heavy cream

1 1/2 pints strawberries, diced (about 3 cups)

about [...]