FLUFFY PANCAKES Ingredients: 2 Eggs 1 cup Flour 1 cup Milk 1 tablespoon Sugar 1 teaspoon Baking Powder 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 tablespoon Butter, melted Directions: Separate egg yolks from whites. Place egg whites in medium mixing bowl and whip until stiff and fluffy. In another bowl, combine egg […]
Day: March 8, 2010
Marinara Sauce
This started out as a very basic marinara sauce, and over the years, I have adapted it to my family’s tastes. If you don’t like chunks of tomato in your sauce, you can use a blender, or substitute crushed tomatoes, which I often do. This sauce goes great with pasta […]
Broccoli Soup
I got this recipe from my friend, Donna, many years ago, and it makes a sensational soup. If you’d like to make it a bit lighter, you can substitute light cream for the heavy cream. Either way, it’s delicious! – JM Farro BROCCOLI SOUP 3 tablespoons Butter 1 large bunch […]
Pasta & Beans
My mom gave me this recipe when Joe and I were first married 35 years ago. It’s a relatively simple and quick recipe, and is a hearty, nutritious, and delicious meal. – JM Farro PASTA & BEANS 1 can Cannellini Beans 1 can Tomato Paste Olive Oil Garlic, minced (2-4 […]
Apple Pancakes
APPLE PANCAKES Ingredients: 2 cups sifted all-purpose Flour 2 tablespoons Sugar 4 teaspoons Baking Powder 1 teaspoon Salt 2 well-beaten Egg Yolks 2 cups Milk 2 tablespoons Butter, melted 1 cup finely chopped Apple 2 stiffly beaten Egg Whites Directions: Sift together dry ingredients. Combine egg yolks and milk. Pour […]
Kerrie’s Cheesecake
This recipe is one that my sister, Janet, got from a friend many years ago. I’ve gotten to sample it for myself when my sis has made it, and it’s one of the best cheesecakes I’ve ever tasted! – JM Farro KERRIE’S CHEESECAKE 1 lb. Polly-O Whole Milk Ricotta 2 […]
Ted’s Pumpkin Bread
This is a recipe that I got from my sister, Janet, which she highly recommends. She’s got good taste, so I’m taking her at her word and posting it here. Enjoy! – JM Farro TED’S PUMPKIN BREAD ½ cup Vegetable Oil 2 Eggs 1/3 cup Water 1 cup canned Pumpkin […]
Peanut Banana Shake
PEANUT BANANA SHAKE 2 cups cold Milk 2 tablespoons Peanut Butter 2 tablespoons Honey 2 ripe Bananas, peeled and sliced 6-8 Ice Cubes, crushed Put all ingredients, except ice, into blender. Blend low speed until ingredients are combined, but not smooth. Add crushed ice cubes, then blend until smooth.
Pumpkin Raisin Bread
This is an old recipe that my husband and sons requested often while my boys were growing up. It has the perfect mix of spices, and it’s incredibly moist and flavorful. I always add raisins to please my family, but you can use nuts or chocolate chips. – JM Farro […]
Aunt Trina’s Lentil Stew
This recipe was my Aunt Trina’s, and if you love lentils, you will love this stew. My aunt always used pepperoni in it, but I often use ham, and it’s still outstanding. – JM Farro AUNT TRINA’S LENTIL STEW 1 pound bag Lentils 1 stick Pepperoni (or Ham) Olive Oil […]