The Thanksgiving meal is always up for interpretation (deep-fried turkey, anyone?), but some things are best left as-is. Case in point: Libby's time-honored pumpkin pie recipe, which has been a staple of Thanksgiving dinner tables ever since the recipe first showed up on the sides of cans of Libby-brand pumpkin puree way back in the […]
Blue Cheese Stuffed Burger Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 pound of ground beef 3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons water 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream 4 (1-ounce) English muffins, toasted 4 lettuce leaves 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato Instructions: Coat a small […]
In case you need a reminder, St. Patrick's Day is just days away: Tuesday, March 17! Why not fete the occasion with a traditional Irish dish? Here are some recipes to try out in your kitchen at Yorktown: 1) Irish Soda Bread With Raisins Mildly sweet with a scone-like texture, Irish Soda Bread rises through […]
The weekend is here! We can sleep late, make breakfast with the family, run errands, or just sit back and relax. Here's an easy breakfast recipe that you can make with the children. Add a side of fresh fruit and a glass of orange juice- it should keep the bellies full for a few hours! […]
Ingredients: 4 large sliced mushrooms 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups shredded monterey jack cheese 1 cup crumbled pork or turkey sausage (fully cooked & drained) 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 4 chopped green onions 1/2 cup butter 10 eggs, lightly beaten Instructions: In a skillet, saute the mushrooms and onions in […]
Soup is for Supper Soup doesn’t always have to be full of broth. It can be hearty and fill the smallest to biggest appetite. The great thing about soup is that it can be prepared a day…or days in advance. There are so many variations to soup, stew, chili, and chowders; what matters most is […]
Weekend Fun Happy Saturday! Take some time out today to enjoy your family. Maybe the kiddos are inviting friends over; maybe you can invite your neighbors over and just enjoy life. Try out this delicious apple craft that will surely keep everybody busy and happy. Post a picture of your final product, why dontcha?! Food. […]
Fall in Love with Fall Baking 10/7/2014 Wait, is it Fall yet? The warm afternoons have me confused. I love the crisp and cool fall mornings, but by mid-day, the temperature turns up. So since the mornings have fall-like weather, let’s stay there! Breakfast can always start the day off right. But if you are […]
Ingredients: 2-3 Tomatoes 1 Red Onion Your favorite Vinegar Base Dressing 1/2 loaf of French Bread 1 cup of Feta Cheese Instructions: Slice the red onion into thin strips. Marinate tomatoes & red onion in a vinegary dressing. Toast the French bread until crunchy. Cut the French bread into small squares. Mix the marinated tomatoes, […]
Happy Monday! Your children are either back to school this week or just beginning their Spring Break. It finally feels like spring is in the air, and the sun has decided to stay out and play. Mondays can be very hectic in most households, and sometimes dinner may be a task on your list. Whether […]