Aunt Annie's Cheese Ravioli Recipe

 My hubby's Aunt Annie gave me her recipe for cheese ravioli many years ago.  I don't add the nutmeg (our preference) but basically use this recipe to make mine.  Enjoy!

                                               An example of how Ravioli should look when finished. 




Filling:
2 lb. Ricotta
1/2 lb. grated Mozzarella cheese (coarse side)
2 egg yolks(no whites)
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 T parsley
dash nutmeg
salt and pepper


In a large bowl place ricotta, egg yolks, grated mozzarella, Romano cheese, parsley, pinch of salt and pepper.  Stir to mix well.  Follow dough recipe in link below.  Enjoy!



Pasta dough recipe link:

Ravioli or pasta dough recipe


original post 11/2/15

Happy Cooking from my kitchen to yours,

Chicken salad

This is my basic chicken salad recipe. I seldom change it because we really like it, it stores well and is great on a soft roll, toasted bread or along side your favorite green salad.

2 large chicken breasts

1 tsp salt

Cover chicken with water and bring to a boil allowing to simmer slightly covered about 1 hour.  Drain and set aside chicken to cool.

Add to the cooled chopped or shredded chicken Equal amounts of Miracle Whip and Mayonnaise, a pinch of salt ,chopped celery and refrigerate. The amount of Miracle Whip and Mayonnaise varies depending on how creamy you would like it.  Also you can add  A pinch of thyme if you like.  Mix well and refrigerate until ready to eat.

Today I topped this yummy chicken salad with sweet relish.  You can also add to this recipe grapes, dried cranberries and almonds.  It's a basic recipe so add ins will be a wonderful addition.  I don't add onion.  I feel onion is for tuna salad.  Just my opinion. :)

From my kitchen to yours,

Ambrosia Summer Pie

Need dessert for a friendly gathering?  I have you covered for this one.

Easy and refreshing this dessert is a go to for summer.  Using a ready made crust makes it even easier.

Yummy!

Weekend delight!  I have the ingredients. Here I go!

• 1 large ready made graham crust (the crust with the two extra slices)
• 2 cans (8 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
• 1 package (6 servings size) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1- 8oz. cool whip
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup flaked sweetened coconut
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1 cup canned drained mandarin oranges
• optional chopped pecans or toasted coconut

First :combine pineapple including juice and instant pudding

Stir well to combine

Second:  add sour cream

Third: add marshmallows

Fourth: coconut

Fifth: add lemon juice

Sixth add cool whip and stir well.

Seventh: add drained mandarin oranges, stir gently and place all in prepared crust.

Eighth:  Enjoy!

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Note: Reserve a few mandarin oranges and chopped pecans for garnish

I toasted about 1/4 cup coconut to top mine

Refrigerate several hours until set.

This makes a full pie...Very pretty presentation.

9 x13 pan option

Layer graham cracker pieces on bottom on pan and place all in pan. Spread evenly and allow to set overnight. Cut in squares...

Happy Summer Dessert Time

My 2016 Summer Garden

Every year I anxiously await spring.  Trees with buds ready to burst. The Daffodils and crocus popping up from the ground. And then Summer arrives.......Beautiful and abundant flowers..

I love planting and nurturing the growth. Little by little, seeds become seedlings and then beautiful flowers.  It's such a beautiful time of the year.  Sun, rain and flowers. What a smile it puts on my face!!!!

Here's my 2016 Garden. Come join me with a little visit.

Happy Gardening!

Easy Bake Scones! Make them, eat them, or freeze them!

Repost from July 2014

My family loves scones, quick and easy grab to take along or eat at home with a cup of java or tea.. 

Cranberry/almond are our favorite so along with making those today I made some Easy Bake scones too!  Note: You should use self-rising flour for this recipe!   Happy Baking!!


Note: Self-rising flour is flour that already includes a leavening agent, baking powder and salt added to it before packaging. These ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the flour, which give a nice lift to the baked goods every time one uses it. This is why recipes that call for self rising flour do not call for addition of salt or leavening agents. Self rising flour can be easily prepared at home. All you have to do is combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt to get your self rising flour.

Loving Pillsbury Flour

 Heat oven to 400 degrees..Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place 3 cups self-rising flour in a bowl..Make a well in center and add 3/4 cup lemon lime soda and 3/4 cup heavy cream.  Mix with fork until blended..Do not over mix.

Drop by large tablespoons onto baking sheet.  Sprinkle with sugar and bake until golden brown..18 to 20 minutes..Serve warm with jam or cream..or add dried cranberries for a change.

Recipe makes 8 large scones

Mock Devonshire Cream (I found this recipe in Condiments and Sauces)

3 oz. softened cream cheese
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 cup heavy cream

Beat cream cheese, sugar and salt until well blended..Pour in whipping cream slowly,.  Beat with mixer until cream is stiff.. Store in refrigerator..Makes enough cream for 12 scones...


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