Category Archives: Dairy

Ellen’s Moist Cheesecake

Crust: Combine: 26 graham crackers, rolled fine to equal about 1 3/4 cup crumbs ¾ cup butter 1 TBSP brown sugar Line bottom of 9-inch spring form pan with this mixture. Press gently into place. Filling: Combine and beat at … Continue reading

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Do not want to cook dinner tonight – potatoes

We have been cooking a lot during the pandemic and there are days that I do not want to make dinner. This is one of my solutions. Scrub one potato for each person. Quickly microwave the potatoes or bake in … Continue reading

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Buttermilk Pancakes

We usually go out for breakfast after the Farmers’ Market. With the shelter-in-place occurring in California, we decided to make pancakes. We haven’t made pancakes in years! There are many recipes online for pancakes. The first recipe we tried was … Continue reading

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Savory Corn “Pudding”

It’s summer and the fresh corn is delicious. You can, however, make this recipe with fresh corn or frozen corn. It is an excellent side dish for your BBQ meats or roasts. 4 cups fresh corn kernels or 2 (10-ounce) … Continue reading

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Oatmeal Smoothie

I have adjusted this recipe and want to share my changes. I am using frozen fruit for the convenience. The frozen fruit is excellent. I prefer peaches or mango because there are no seeds. Also, this smoothie can be very … Continue reading

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Egg Salad

We like egg salad sandwiches and prepare the hard boil eggs with many variations. To start, hard boil the eggs according to my recipe posted on April 17, 2011 under “Dairy”. My husband decided to try a method from “The … Continue reading

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Corn, Onion, and Cheddar “Pie”

This is one of our most requested recipes. We make this recipe to go with flank steak, BBQ chicken, and lamb chops. We make it throughout the year and more frequently in the warmer months. I am reposting it with … Continue reading

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Riced Broccoli Casserole

Riced Broccoli is available at Trader Joes in a 15 oz. package in the refrigerated produce section. Broccoli is high in calcium and with the addition of cheddar cheese and yogurt even more calcium is added. 1 package of Trader … Continue reading

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Herbed Buttermilk Dressing

This dressing is simple to make and you can vary it based on the seasonings that you like. Leave out the dill and add another favorite seasoning such as thyme. 1 cup buttermilk 2 Tablespoons dried parsley 2 Tablespoons dried … Continue reading

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Carolyn’s Vegetable Dill Dip

This dip is simple to make and goes well with fresh vegetables. Cut the fresh vegetables in small pieces and arrange them on a platter around a bowl of the dill dip. 2/3 cup mayonnaise 2/3 cup sour cream 1 … Continue reading

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