DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons butter (can use more)
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon baking powder (don’t be shy to add in even 1/4 teaspoon)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)

DIRECTIONS

In a bowl whisk the eggs vigorously with whipping cream, baking powder, salt and black pepper until very well combined; let stand at room temperature for 5-7 minutes.
Heat butter until sizzling over medium-high heat in a [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/2 (500g)package uncooked tortiglioni pasta (or use 1-3/4 cups elbow macaroni)
1/3 cup butter
1 small onion , finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups half-and-half cream (or use milk or 1-1/2 cups each)
1 1/2 cups old shredded cheddar cheese
1 (450g)package Velveeta cheese (cut into small cubes)
seasoning salt
fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
VARIATIONS (OPTIONAL)
2 1/2 cups cubed cooked ham
2 1/2 cups cubed cooked chickenor cooked turkey
1 medium green bell pepper , seeded and chopped
1jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 (10ounce)can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup corn niblets, drained
1 [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing)
3 tablespoons finely crumbled blue cheese (can use more for a stronger taste)
1 tablespoon minced yellow onions
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons buttermilk
Tabasco sauce , to taste (optional)
ASSORTED VEGETABLES
carrots (peeled and sliced into sticks)
celery (cut ribs into 3-inch long sections)
cucumbers (cut into about 1-inch thick slices)
cherry tomatoes (use small cherry tomatoes and leave whole)
white button mushrooms (leave whole, slice off bottom of [...]

INGREDIENTS

16uncooked lasagna noodles (I always cook up more)
1 lb mozzarella cheese , slices (can use more or less, and make certain to use a good-quality mozzarella cheese)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
MEAT SAUCE
1 lb Italian sausages (casings removed, use milk or spicy, can use 1-1/2 pounds)
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, you may omit if using spicy sausages)
1 medium onion , chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 (5 1/2ounce)can tomato paste (can use 2 cans if [...]

INGREDIENTS

1whole turkey (14-16 pounds)
1/2 cup melted margarine
2 teaspoons white salt
fresh ground black pepper (lots of black pepper)
2 cups water (to cover the bottom of pan, more if needed while cooking)

DIRECTIONS

Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
Set oven to 450 degrees F and preheat for about 8 minutes.
Grease a large roasting pan and a flat rack to fit into the pan.
Pour about 2 cups water into the pan [...]