Everyday Recipes

This is my mom’s recipe for preparing the pheasants my dad would bring in during hunting season in Iowa. I use only the breasts from the birds, but you can use the other parts of the pheasant as well. This makes its own gravy that is delicious on mashed potatoes. Ingredients: 6 skinless, boneless pheasant […]

Make your own tempura batter. Easy and delightful results every time. Using the egg whites only results in the light color of the finished product. Ingredients: 2 egg whites 1 cup all-purpose flour ⅔ cup cold water Directions: Beat egg whites in a bowl until frothy. Fold flour and cold water into egg whites until

A great recipe for those days when you want a tasty main dish without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef salt and pepper to taste 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 (15 ounce) can vegetarian baked beans 6 cups prepared

I started making fresh spaghetti sauce when my wife was sick with cancer and the Venezuelan doctor put her on a diet which included no canned goods. I have since doctored it up until I have gotten it to this point. Serve over spaghetti and add Parmesan cheese, if desired. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil

Vietnamese-inspired pork and beef banh mi sliders. Spread with Sriracha-cilantro aioli and top with daikon cucumber relish and pickled carrots. Ingredients: ½ pound ground beef ½ pound ground pork ½ cup rolled oats 1 slice bread, shredded 1 large egg ¼ small onion, diced 1 stalk green onion, sliced 3 tablespoons dry onion soup mix

Simple, one-dish, roasted red cabbage meal is ready in about 30 minutes, and is a great way to use up wayward veggies. Make the recipe your own by substituting favorite or seasonal vegetables any time of year. Ingredients: 1 pound peeled and cubed butternut squash 1 pound pork sausage, sliced ½ pound peeled and sliced

This salt dough recipe is much like Play-Doh, but can be baked to a permanent finish. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup salt 1 cup cold water Directions: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Add water a few tablespoons at a time, mixing

Filet Mignon with an excellent Merlot wine sauce. Ingredients: 1 (750 milliliter) bottle Merlot wine 2 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth 1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 (6 ounce) fillets beef tenderloin freshly ground black pepper to taste ¼ cup

This is a super-easy way someone taught me to make homemade yogurt that requires only 2 ingredients. Pay attention to the notes. Halve the recipe if this is your first time. Usually because store-bought yogurts have lots of additives first-time yogurts do not turn out perfectly. But save 1 cup and use it as base

This spicy green sauce is as full of flavor as it is of color. Use it raw as a dip with falafel, vegetables, sandwiches and wraps. Add a fresh dollop to soups, rice, pasta, or egg dishes for an extra spicy boost of flavor. It also works wonderfully as a marinade on meat or fish.