tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12682858279535954472024-03-05T23:46:26.117-05:00Delicious DilemmasMy cooking and baking adventures.Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-31569311843261955732016-12-29T23:44:00.000-05:002016-12-29T23:44:19.406-05:00Gorgonzola Cheddar Shells with Kale and Bacon
It's been awhile since I've posted but this recipe needs to be recorded!
1/2 large bunch of kale
1 tbsp. salt
1 lb. medium shell pasta
7 slices bacon
3 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. flour
2 1/2 c. milk
2 1/2 c. extra sharp cheddar
5 oz. gorgonzola, crumbled
1/4 cup bread crumbs
Preheat oven to 350F.
Rinse and chop kale into 1-inch pieces, put in colander and set in sink.
Heat a large Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-78197027538514192002013-08-18T20:47:00.000-04:002015-09-23T20:21:50.113-04:00Beer Battered Fish Tacos
Fish tacos were requested this evening, so I decided to try my hand at a beer batter, and the results were fantastic! I was told this was the best thing I have ever made for dinner. This recipe makes A LOT! So you can cut it in half if you're not having a fish taco party. :)
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
2 tsp ground mustard
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-34613154571087472272013-04-16T19:29:00.000-04:002013-11-26T09:28:17.789-05:00Sweet Potato & Corn Quesadillas
I really have to thank my friend Meg for inspiring this recipe. She made me sweet potato & corn quesadillas a couple years ago and they were so tasty! I don't remember her process so I made up my own, and this is what I came up with.
Ingredients:
3 tbsp. oil
2 cloves garlic
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup frozen Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-63732287351476996002013-04-08T21:23:00.002-04:002013-04-08T21:23:31.169-04:00Fish Tacos with Corn Salsa
This one is super quick, easy and healthy too!
Ingredients
For the fish:
2 lbs white fish filets (tilapia, cod, mahi mahi, catfish, or snapper)
2 limes, cut into wedges
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
4 tbsp oil
Corn Salsa:
1 cup corn
1/2 red onion, diced
1 bunch cilantroDeann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-1882805117366212802013-03-31T15:25:00.000-04:002013-03-31T15:25:07.620-04:00Chuck Wagon Stew
Here is a quick and easy one that I am told is a kid pleaser. Super filling and tasty. Serve over rice or by itself.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb. ground beef or turkey
1/2 onion, diced
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 lb. green beans
2 carrots, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
14 oz can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp. onion powder
Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-13263159746134592582013-03-24T10:00:00.001-04:002013-03-24T10:00:14.822-04:00Old Fashioned Beef Stew
While we patiently wait for spring to finally get here, I have been continuing to cook some good winter comfort food in my house. This stew was a staple in my childhood days.
Ingredients:
2 lbs. beef stew meat, cubed
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
3 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp pepper
dash Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-1014797041979958902013-03-10T21:17:00.001-04:002013-03-11T21:52:06.569-04:00Chicken Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo
So... as I was making this I realized that it was very similar to my Spicy Mac with Chicken and Broccoli recipe. I probably should have used another veggie, but I love broccoli sooo much. Anyway, the sauce is different, and both are delicious, so let's just say it's a variation. :)
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts, sliced into small strips
2 heads of broccoli, chopped
Salt and pepper to Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-48026039336035425922013-03-01T16:59:00.001-05:002013-03-01T17:00:30.320-05:00Peanut Butter Nutella Pie
I made a double batch and this yielded two pies, but I am posting the recipe for one pie. This dessert is super rich and decadent, so having 2 pies is dangerous!
This whips up fast and is really easy, with no baking involved, but takes a little while to chill and set.
Ingredients
4 oz cream cheese or neufchatel, softened
3/4 cup confectioner's sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
8 oz Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-16599117915326845032013-02-24T00:22:00.001-05:002013-03-01T20:56:25.349-05:00Pork Chops with Caramelized Pears
Ingredients:
4 pork chops, about 3/4 inch thick
1 cup italian bread crumbs
1/2 c. pecorino romano, grated fine
2 eggs
3 tbsp butter
2 pears, sliced
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar
In a skillet, heat butter on medium heat. Add pears.
Sprinkle cinnamon on top and stir well, then simmer until browned.
Add brown sugar, cover and simmer until pears start to Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-82900408681443582552013-02-16T16:30:00.001-05:002013-02-16T21:06:17.101-05:00Mushroom Bacon Quiche
As I stated in my last blog entry, I typically make two different kinds of quiche at the same time because frozen crusts tend to come in packs of 2. Here is the slightly more complicated recipe I made.
Click here for the recipe for the Broccoli Cheddar Quiche shown in the picture above on the right.
Ingredients:
4 tbsp oil
1 medium onion, chopped
10 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-78525791588805252652013-02-16T16:13:00.001-05:002013-02-16T16:31:30.810-05:00Broccoli Cheddar Quiche
I read somewhere that there is some sort of hatred of quiche amongst some men. I don't get this. Do they hate pie? Eggs? Veggies? Cheese? So why can't they all hang out together and be delicious?
Well I for one LOVE quiche because it is super easy to make, you can switch out the ingredients and basically make any kind you want. Most frozen pie crusts come in a pack of 2, so I tend to make Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-15994886942880350272013-02-08T19:21:00.000-05:002013-02-08T19:21:36.705-05:00Massaman Chicken Curry
If I had to pick one dish that was my favorite in the whole world, massaman curry could be it. I say "could" because as you can tell I am absolutely obsessed with food, so picking one food is next to impossible. However, I adore Thai food, and massaman is so close to heavenly it would at least make the top 5.
Maintaining a recipe blog like this is both a blessing and a curse. You are Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-31235036142647328002013-02-03T21:11:00.000-05:002013-02-03T21:20:02.471-05:00Hearty Chicken Soup with Rice
This weekend was definitely quite cold, and there is no better comfort food to warm the soul than a good old-fashioned bowl of chicken soup. Typically I make Chicken Noodle soup, but I wanted to change it up this time around. This soup is super easy, healthy, and so tasty!
Ingredients:
2 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-56673904386137888072013-02-01T23:31:00.000-05:002013-02-01T23:31:25.228-05:00Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Light and fluffy pumpkin cake with a tangy, creamy frosting... oh man I'm in trouble here! So delicious and delectable.
One note: The frosting recipe I used made too much frosting. I could probably ice another half batch with the leftovers, so I will need to figure a way to adjust it or make more cupcakes next time.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar, Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-9656371849736400342013-01-26T22:32:00.002-05:002013-01-26T22:32:13.733-05:00Zuppa Toscana
This is a copy cat recipe for my favorite soup from Olive Garden, Zuppa Toscana, which literally means "Tuscan soup." It is basically an Italian sausage and kale soup, but I added some red Swiss chard to give it some nice color. Also, I did 2 lbs of sausage, which ended up being a little much, so I suggest doing either 1.5 lbs or even just 1 lb, unless you like your soup super meaty & Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-89281559256566404532013-01-13T12:46:00.003-05:002013-01-13T12:46:26.702-05:00Homemade Meatball Subs
I wasn't planning to post this recipe, because I've been making meatballs since I was seven (I think it may have been the first recipe I ever mastered). I thought it might be too simple for the blog. However, due to requests from my readers who want to know how I make them, I'm posting this recipe. I don't have step by step photos because you basically throw the stuff in a bowl and mash it Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-41922256088484830772013-01-06T16:07:00.001-05:002013-08-19T06:52:13.856-04:00Soft & Chewy Snickerdoodles
People always ask me what is the secret to my cookies, why they always come out chewy and stay that way after several days, and I tell them from my 25 years of experience with baking, that the most likely culprit of two flat or too round cookies is the temperature of your butter.
I never resort to microwaving my butter because for me that always spells disaster. I leave it out and letDeann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-6565898541680513112013-01-01T19:34:00.000-05:002013-01-01T19:36:34.099-05:00Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Buttercream Frosting
These cupcakes always seem to be a winner when I bring them to parties. When I first made them they seemed to be all anyone requested from me. I hadn't made them in awhile so I brought em back for a New Year's party because I had some overripe bananas I needed to use up.
For the cupcakes:
1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened to room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 egg
3 large bananas (the riperDeann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-15544100743001122692012-12-26T14:35:00.000-05:002012-12-26T14:37:32.485-05:00Teriyaki Chicken
This has always been one of my favorite dishes, but I hated using the pre-made marinades or sauces because they always came out too salty. I had to work on this recipe for quite some time before I was happy with it.
Ingredients:
1 c. soy sauce (I used low-sodium)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp pepper
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water
20 oz. pineapple chunks, drained and juice reservedDeann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-40492486102541174532012-12-16T21:10:00.000-05:002012-12-16T21:11:40.176-05:00Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
These cinnamon rolls were the first time I ever tried to make a breakfast pastry from scratch and I learned a lot! The dough was surprisingly flaky and delicious.
Next time I will make a change:
Make 1/2 the amount of dough. This will make the pumpkin & cinnamon to dough ratio higher. If you like your cinnamon rolls more doughy, leave the proportions the same but split the dough in Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-44282755936617101552012-12-08T13:22:00.000-05:002012-12-08T13:22:35.153-05:00Pineapple Dream Dessert
This is a dessert to make for potluck or event, because it is best to eat it on the first day, it doesn't keep well and the crust gets soggy. On the first day you make it, the pretzel crust is buttery and crisp. The saltiness of the crust is a great counterpart to the sweet & tart pineapple. Some people told me they wished the crust was a bit thicker, next time I make this I'll probablyDeann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-75337649799094395982012-11-25T13:17:00.000-05:002012-11-25T13:17:13.762-05:00Autumn Pot Roast
Ever since I got my crock pot I've really wanted to make a pot roast! I wanted to make one with some seasonal veggies, so I read a bunch of different recipes and came up with this. Originally I wanted to use red potatoes also, but I ended up having too many veggies. Next time instead of 2 sweet potatoes, I'll probably just add one and substitute couple small red potatoes.
Ingredients:
2 Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-73001792324727348642012-11-18T19:22:00.000-05:002012-11-19T14:23:21.540-05:00Lemon-Herb Roast Chicken with Potatoes
This is an easy one, with simple flavors, but is simply delicious! I served it with a side salad. Chop veggies, put in a baking/roasting dish, and bake, about 90 minutes later, dinner is served! For the wine, pick a dry white wine like a Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio. Pick one that you like drinking, because you can use the rest to eat with the meal!
Ingredients:
2 lbs. chicken thighs or Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-28292092444937502722012-11-11T12:53:00.000-05:002012-11-11T15:06:15.642-05:00Pork and Pineapple Tacos
Tacos Al Pastor is my favorite Mexican dish, but seeing as how you can't really have a huge roasting spit in your home, it can be hard to duplicate. The recipe I have come up with is more like shredded pork with the flavors of al pastor - kind of a cross between carnitas and al pastor - made in my new crock pot courtesy of my awesome brother!
This recipe is also Deann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268285827953595447.post-14773422038059324622012-11-03T21:41:00.000-04:002012-11-03T21:46:59.738-04:00Mushroom Corn Chowder
This soup warmed us up on this chilly evening! I have made this soup vegetarian before by substituting chicken broth with vegetable or mushroom broth. Delicious!
Ingredients:
4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp. olive oil
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cartons (8 cups) chicken broth
1/4 oz. fresh dill
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 bay leavesDeann Dylemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738425871917311905noreply@blogger.com0