Recipes

I love to cook. I just wish someone would go to the grocery store for me! Seriously—I share recipes on this page from my personal collection but absolutely love for others to post or share recipes with me so I can share with the Aha! Connection.

April 23rd, 2013

Asparagus, Peas, & Radishes with Fresh Tarragon

Ingredients: 3 pounds asparagus, tough ends discarded, cut into 2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons butter 10 ounces fresh or frozen peas   1 bunch (about 1 pound) radishes, greens discarded, halved and thinly sliced 1/3 cup fresh tarragon, coarsely chopped Coarse salt and ground pepper Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil….
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April 18th, 2013

Hamburger Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 clove minced garlic 1/4 cup butter 1 lb ground chuck 1 t pepper 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup sour cream parsley for garnish egg noodles Directions: Brown meat, drain grease and set aside.  Saute onion and garlic in butter over medium heat.  Stir in the drained…
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November 12th, 2012

Mama’s Sweet Potato Casserole

submitted by Audra Anders Casserole Ingredients: 4 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt Topping Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 1/2 cups miniature…
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November 9th, 2012

Grandmother Hurston’s Fool Proof Poundcake

Ingredients: 2 sticks butter ½ cup shortening 3 cups sugar ½ teaspoon salt 5 eggs 3 cups sifted, plain, all-purpose flour 1 cup milk ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon almond extract Directions: Cream butter, shortening, and sugar until smooth.   Add salt and eggs one at a time.  Add flour/milk….begin and end with flour and…
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July 3rd, 2012

Fourth of July Cocktail Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri for Food Network Magazine

Ingredients 1 ounce watermelon schnapps 1 big splash cranberry juice 1 very thin slice jalapeno or serrano pepper 1 slice lemon 1 slice lime 1 1/2 ounces tequila 1/4 ounce blue curacao 1/2 ounce simple syrup Watermelon wedge, for garnish (optional) Directions Mix the schnapps and cranberry juice in a shaker; pour into an ice-filled…
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July 3rd, 2012

Patriotic Drink for Kids

Click here to see original article in Family Fun Magazine With a steady hand and some colorful drinks, you can create a tasty, multilayered concoction. The secret is in selecting liquids with varying amounts of sugar, since those that contain more (such as soda) are denser than those with less (such as diet drinks). And…
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April 3rd, 2012

Sizzling Garlic Shrimp

Submitted by Rosemary Anders(Audra’s mother-in-law) Ingredients: 1 lb peeled shrimp 1/2 cup olive oil 2 minced garlic cloves 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning Salt & pepper to taste 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup feta cheese Chopped parsley or scallions (optional) Old Bay Seasoning Directions:  Put a medium oven-proof baking dish under broiler to preheat…..HOT…
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February 15th, 2012

Cedar Planked Cranberry Salmon

Submitted by Anne West:  “Try this salmon recipe…I made it and it was great!  I know Publix used to sell the cedar planks…and Fresh market does, too.  Enjoy!” Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper 1/3 cup cranberry relish, room temperature 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots…
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February 15th, 2012

Chicken Salad- Ellie Pavlik’s Famous Recipe

Submitted by Lori Martell:  “I FINALLY got a written copy of mom’s recipe.  I love her chicken salad…here you go if you want to share with AHA!” Ingredients: 2 or 3 whole chicken breasts Celery Mayonnaise Sour Cream Small can of mandarin oranges…drained Walnuts or pecans…chopped Directions: Place chicken breasts in pot & cover with…
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February 15th, 2012

Chili Coke Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Garlic Green Beans

Submitted by Susie Neel:  “I wanted to forward this recipe I made recently.  It was “hands down” the easiest & tastiest roast I have ever made.” Chili Coke Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Garlic Green Beans Roast Ingredients: 1 roast 1 can Coca Cola 1 pkg onion soup mix 1 bottle chili sauce (I used Heinz)…
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