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brie dried cherries

Creamy Brie and Almonds

This recipe is so simple there isn’t a real recipe.  This is a fast appetizer when guests appear or when you are just in the mood for something rich and wonderful. 1  wedge or round of Brie Cheese, your choice of cheese 2 to 3 … Read More

peanutbutter chip cheese sandwich

Peanut Butter and Potato Chip Sandwich with Cheddar

2 slices bread, whole wheat or favorite 1 tablespoon peanut butter, your choice 6 potato chips, your choice, roughly crushed 1 oz cheddar cheese, shredded Directions Spread peanut butter on one slice of bread, add crushed potato chips and cheddar cheese.  Top with other slice … Read More

chupe de camarones

CHUPE

10 servings Ingredients: 3 small loaves French bread, about five cups cubed 5 cups milk 1 quart water 1 tablespoon salt 1 bay leaf 8 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 onion sliced 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, diced 4 hard … Read More

pineapple, walnut sweet bread

Pineapple and Walnut Bread

  Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 3-1/3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained, reserving juice 1/2 cup sugar … Read More

croque_monsieur

Croque-Monsieur

Ingredients Serves 2 1 tbsp butter, plus softened butter for bread 1 tbsp flour 3/4 cup whole milk Pinch of grated nutmeg Coarse salt and ground black pepper 2 tbsp Parmigiano, grated 3 oz Gruyère cheese, grated (about 3/4 cup). If you can, get Franche-Comté. … Read More

french toast

French Toast with Sugar and Lime

8 slices Ingredients 8 slices fine-textured bread, ½-inch thick 4 eggs ½ cup milk Pinch of salt 3 tablespoons sugar 5 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting after cooking 2 limes  to squeeze on after cooking Beat … Read More

mango chutney

Fried Bread Box Filled with Sweet Mango Chutney

Makes 10 to 12,   Ingredients   For Bread Boxes 1 square loaf unsliced, 2 day old bread* Olive or vegetable oil for frying 4 ounces cream cheese   Directions: Remove crusts and cut bread into 2 ½ inch cubes.  Using a small, sharp, thin … Read More

focaccia-bread

Focaccia Bread

Ingredients 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup … Read More

banana bread

Banana Nut Bread with Honey Butter

8 servings Ingredients 1 stick butter, at room temperature, plus more for loaf pan 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 large very ripe bananas* 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large … Read More

Mushroom sandwich

Italian Mushrooms Sandwich

Ingredients 1 loaf Italian bread 1/2 cup softened butter 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 6 green onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced   Directions Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Slice bread in half horizontally. Using … Read More

IRISH SODA BREAD

Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 6 tablespoons cold butter or margarine 1-1/2 cups raisins 1 tablespoon caraway seeds 2 eggs, beaten 1-1/2 cups buttermilk Directions In a large bowl, combine the … Read More

Gur Cake

Ireland: Gur Cake

Ingredients for basic recipe: 8 slices of stale bread or cake (almost any kind: raisin bread would work well in this) 75g / 2/3 cup plain (all-purpose) flour 2 teaspoons mixed (apple pie) spice Pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 115g / generous 1/2 … Read More