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Dijon Mustard Chicken: A Flavorful Family Favorite
Dijon mustard is named after the city of Dijon in Burgundy, France. Mustard is a versatile condiment that can add brightness to a dish. Dijon mustard can be used in many ways in cooking, such as in sauces, marinades, salad dressings, and vinaigrettes. I have been making this recipe for years. It is a great recipe for dinner parties or potlucks.
Rosa Parks' Peanut Butter Pancakes: A Treasured Recipe
Upon her death in 2005, the Library of Congress digitized Rosa Parks’ personal papers. In these papers was her peanut butter pancake recipe. She had handwritten the recipe on the back of a First Independence National Bank of Detroit deposit envelope. Recipe below.
Queen’s Drop Scone Recipe Given to Eisenhower by Queen Elizabeth
In 1959 the Queen hosted former US President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his family at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. During his visit, her family's recipes for drop scones were served. The president must have raved about the pancake-like scones (Scottish Pancakes). Because a year later the Queen had the recipe typed up and sent to Eisenhower. Queen's Recipe Below.
Creamy Poblano Enchiladas: Mild Heat with Cheesy Goodness
Poblano sauce is a cream sauce made with poblano hot peppers (chiles), garlic, cumin, chicken broth, and heavy cream. This creamy sauce is a great change from the traditional red and tomatillo sauces used for enchilada. The poblano peppers give the sauce a mild heat toned down by cheese and cream. Recipe below.
Creamy Cilantro Dressing: Refreshing Flavor for Salads
This is a creamy cilantro flavor that you will find unique and refreshing. The melody of cilantro, lime, and chilies adds a unique flavor to any salad. Recipe below. I first had this cilantro-type dressing at California-based restaurants El Torito and El Pollo Loco. They quickly became my favorite salads. At El Pollo Loco, the dressing is on their chopped salads. At El Torito, the dressing is served on their Grilled Chicken Mexico Caeser.
Dirty Rice Variation: A Spicy Dish
If you like spicy dishes or fried rice, you will enjoy “Dirty Rice.” Dirty Rice is a traditional Louisiana Creole dish. It is made from white rice which gets a "dirty" color from being cooked with small pieces of pork, beef or chicken, bell pepper, celery, onion, and Cajun-style spices. Dirty rice is common in the Creole regions of Southern Louisiana. Recipe Below.
Homemade Granola is Economical and Better Than Store-bought
The price of breakfast cereal has really increased over the last four years. I love granola, but I am unwilling to pay $8 for a small bag when I know I can make my mom’s granola cheaper and bettertasting. Recipe below.
Easy Homemade Peach Cobbler - A Delicious Summer Dessert
If you have never had an old-fashioned Peach Cobbler, you are in for a treat. It is easy to make and can be made with either fresh or canned peaches. Recipe below!. A cobbler can be defined as a dessert consisting of a fruit filling poured into a large baking dish and covered with a batter, biscuit, or dumpling before being baked. In the Southern states, a thick-crusted, deep dish is used with a top and bottom crust.
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