Canned Potatoes

A paper bag filled with fish and chips.

Ingredients New potatoes, about 16 for 4 people 2 Tbsp olive oil, or to coat 1 Tbsp Montreal Steak Seasoning, or a blend of garlic salt and red and black pepper 2 Tbsp butter 1 can of vegetables, any kind (you’ll see) cooking spray Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with…

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Caramelized Onion, Ham, and Gruyere Tart

A plate of food on the table with wine glasses

Ingredients (This recipe is for one which should serve 4 to 6 as an entrée) 1 large or 2 small onions, roughly chopped 1 Tbsp butter I Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp sugar 1 unbaked pie shell ( purchased or homemade  – You’re Grown – Now You Can Cook page 63) 1…

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Carrot Cake

A piece of cheesecake with berry topping on top.

Ingredients 1 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup buttermilk 4 eggs 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 tsp cinnamon 2 cups flour 3 cups fresh grated carrots (the food processor makes this a cinch, but you can buy grated carrots at the grocery) 3/4 cup walnut pieces 1/2 cup raisins Icing 8 oz cream…

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Caviar Pie

A bowl of black rice with lemon in it.

Ingredients 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped (they don’t have to be blue and pink unless maybe you’re having a baby shower) Juice of ½ a lemon Salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ red onion, finely chopped 4 oz Neuchatel or cream cheese 3 Tbsp sour cream Optional: a couple of dashes of…

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Cheddar Biscuit and Beef Pot Pie

A pan of food on the stove

Ingredients 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed ½ onion, chopped 1 cup sliced carrots 2 Tbps butter 1 Tbsp fresh thyme (or tsp dried) 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary (or dried) 1 Tbsp fresh parsley (or tsp dried, or omit) 2 lb ground beef Salt and pepper to taste 3 Tbsp flour 2 cups milk 1…

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Cheese Omelette

A white plate with two pieces of food on it.

Ingredients 2 eggs 1 Tbsp water 1/4 tsp each, salt and pepper, or to taste 2 tsp butter 1/3 c your favorite cheese * see note Directions In a small bowl beat eggs with water, salt, and pepper until very well blended. A fork or a whisk will do the trick. Melt butter in an…

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Cheese Pie

A plate of food on top of a table.

Last night was night seven of snow day cooking – presumably the last at least for a while! Truly, even the pups who have been quite entertained by learning to bounce through the snow like Tigger are finally getting fussy.  Football on TV was the entertainment for the afternoon and evening and rather than gorge…

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Cheese Pudding

A casserole dish with some kind of food inside

Ingredients ½ stick butter, softened 8 to 10 slices of firm white bread (depending on the size- I like Pepperidge Farm) 8 oz grated sharp cheese 4 eggs 2 cups milk ½ tsp garlic salt ¼ tsp dry mustard ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce Directions Butter a square-baking dish (8 cup capacity).…

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