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5 Holiday Recipes to Impress Your Guests

December 9, 2011 By Admin Leave a Comment
Pecan Pumpkin Pie

If you are the host of dinner parties throughout the holiday season, it can be difficult to find easy to make dishes, sides, and desserts that will leave your guests full and impressed.  Look no further this December and try any of these five recipes that are sure to leave your friends and family wondering where you learned to do that! Each of these recipes was given to us by either a friend, past client, or family member and each has a proven track record of delighting all who tried them.   Appetizer Sauteed … [Read more...]

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Healthy Summer Grilling

July 11, 2011 By Admin Leave a Comment
Grilling

All across the Lehigh Valley, homeowners, renters, family, friends, and neighbors are giving their grills a heavy duty workout, barbecuing everything from steaks, burgers, hot dogs, veggies, kabobs, fish, and so much more.  During all of that fun and food, have you stopped to think about the health factors of grilling?  There are better ways than other's to make sure you are providing the healthiest and safest grilled food, while making sure the taste is not left behind! What many people may … [Read more...]

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3 Unique Father’s Day Cake Ideas

June 17, 2011 By Admin Leave a Comment
Fathers Day Cake

Celebrate the father's in your life this Sunday, June 19, with a cake he will never forget!  Families all over will be putting their heads together to make this father's day even more special than last year, deciding what to cook for him, where to take him, what to get him, and overall trying to show appreciation.  Every dad is different, but anyone would be thrilled to receive a cake like one of these from their family. The Shirt Cake, as shown on CakeWorksCentral.com, is a fun and easy way … [Read more...]

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Recipe for Spaghetti Carbonara

December 1, 2010 By Admin 1 Comment
Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Carbonara by Greg Thomas, Macungie Ingredients: 1 Package (16 oz.) Angel Hair Pasta 1 Jar (15 oz.) Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce 4 Eggs, beaten 1/2 lb. Thinly sliced pancetta (about 24 slices) 2 Chopped large shallots (about 1 Cup) 2 tsp. Minced Garlic 1/2 Cup Dry White Wine 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese 1/4 Cup Chopped fresh parsley Directions: -Cook pasta al dente according to package directions, drain, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water. -Return pasta to pot and cover to keep warm. -In a … [Read more...]

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Recipe for Pecan Streusel Pumpkin Pie

November 24, 2010 By Admin 1 Comment
Pecan Pumpkin Pie

Pecan Steusel Pumpkin Pie by Tamara Collins, Allentown Ingredients: 1 Pie Crust, refrigerated 1 3/4 Cup Canned Solid Packed Pumpkin (15 0z.) 1 Can Evaporated Milk (12 oz.) 2 Large Eggs, beaten 3/4 Cup Sugar 1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon 1/4 tsp. Salt Topping: 1/2 Cup Flour 1/3 Cup Firmly Packed Brown Sugar 3 Tbsp. Butter 1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans Whipped Cream (optional) Directions: -Prepare pie crust according to package directions into a 9 inch pie plate. -Heat oven to 350 degrees. -Stir … [Read more...]

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Recipe for Brown Sugar Baked Ham

November 17, 2010 By Admin
Brown Sugar Baked Ham

Brown Sugar Baked Ham by Elizabeth Jones, Northampton Ingredients: 1 (8-10 pound) fully cooked Ham, bone-in 2-3 Tbsp. Ground Cinnamon 2 Tbsp. Ground Cloves Whole Cloves, optional 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar, packed 1 Tbsp. Yellow or Dijon Mustard 1 Tbsp. Flour Directions: -Preheat oven to 325 degrees. -Cut skin away from ham, but leave fat. -Rub ham with cinnamon and cloves to cover it completely. -Wrap tightly in foil and bake for 15 minutes per pound of ham. -Cool ham slightly and scrape away cinnamon … [Read more...]

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Recipe for Broccoli Cheese Casserole

November 10, 2010 By Admin 2 Comments
Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Broccoli Cheese Casserole by Debbie Bast, Allentown Ingredients: 2 Boxes Frozen Chopped Broccoli; Cooked 2 Eggs 1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 Cup Mayo 1 Cup Grated Cheddar Cheese 1 Tbsp. Minced Onion Seasoned Bread Crumbs Butter Directions: -Mix eggs, soup, mayo, cheese, and onion in a deep dish casserole. -Add cooked broccoli and stir. -Top with seasoned bread crumbs, rest of cheese, and dot with butter. -Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. This recipe is a favorite of mine for the Thanksgiving … [Read more...]

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Recipe for Sauteed Burgundy Mushrooms

November 3, 2010 By Admin 1 Comment
Sauteed Mushroom Recipe

Sauteed Burgundy Mushrooms by Bonnie Simmons...originally from a deli in TX Ingredients: 1 Quart Mushrooms 1 Cup Garlic Butter (or use regular butter and 2 Tbsp. minced garlic) 1 Cup Burgundy Wine 1 tsp. Salt (use a little less if your butter has salt in it) 1 tsp. Pepper Directions: Put everything in a saucepan on the stove (or a crockpot) and simmer.  The longer they simmer, the better they are! (Simmer at least 2 hours on the stove) Enjoy! This recipe would be a great appetizer for the Maryland … [Read more...]

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Recipe for Maryland Crab Cakes

October 27, 2010 By Admin 1 Comment
Maryland Crab Cakes

Maryland Crab Cakes by Barb Bottitta, Lehigh Valley Ingredients: 1/2 Cup finely chopped Onion 1/2 Cup finely chopped Celery 3/4 Stick (6 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter 1 Pound Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, cleaned 1/3 Cup fine dry Bread Crumbs 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise 1/2 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce A few drops Tobasco 2 Tbsp. minced, fresh flat-leafed Parsley leaves Directions: -In a skillet, cook onion and celery in 4 tablespoons butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until tender and … [Read more...]

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Recipe for Swedish Apple or Peach Pie

October 20, 2010 By Admin 4 Comments
Apple Pie

Swedish Apple or Peach Pie by Mary Foster Quinn, Quakertown Ingredients: 6-8 Apples or Peaches (pared & sliced) 1 Tbsp. Sugar 1 tsp. Cinnamon 3/4 cup Butter 1 cup additional Sugar 1 cup Flour 1 Egg 1 pinch of Salt Directions: -In a 9" pie plate, layer fruit to about 2/3 full. -Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon -Melt butter in large glass measuring cup -Add into melted butter: 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, 1 egg (mixed), pinch of salt, then Stir -Pour all over fruit -Bake at 350 for … [Read more...]

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