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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

WINE STEAMED ARTICHOKES

*Matthew's Microwave Collection-2 lbs. baby artichokes 1 cup white wine 1/4 cup olive oli 1/4 cup diced onions 3 TB chopped garlic 1/2 fresh lemon. DIRECTIONS:  Cut stems off artichokes. Snap off outer petals. Cut off top third of each artichoke. Place artichokes in a steamer and pour wine over them. Mix oil, onions, and garlic together and pour over artichokes. Squeeze juice of a lemon over artichokes. Place lid on steamer and microwave on HIGH for 10 min. Remove artichokes to a bowl and pour wine sauce from bottom of steamer over them. Serve immediately. Serves 4. (Source: Pasta nMore)

MATTHEW'S FAVORITE THINGS :)

*PIZZA, CHESS, BURGERS AND MARTINI'S!!!





HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATTHEW!!!

*Thanks to my son, Matthew-this blog is possible. He is my tech advisor and has worked with me to get this blog launched to you.Have a wonderful birthday!! HAPPY 23 years old!!!


Saturday, April 6, 2013

COCOA COLA CAKE

*Spring Collection- 1 pkg white cake mix 1 cup cola 2 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup butter or margarine(melted) 1/4 cup baking cocoa 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cup minature marshmallows.  Frosting:  1/4 cup cocoa 1/3 cup cola 1/2 cup butter 4 cups powdered sugar  In a large mixing bowl,combine all ingredients, except marshmallows. Beat on medium speed for 2 min. Fold in marshmallows. Pour into greased 9 by 13-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 min or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 15 min.  Frosting:  Combine cocoa and butter in saucepan. Cook over low heat until melted, stirring until well blended. Remove from heat and add powdered sugar. Spread over cake. Let stand 20 min before serving. (Source: Christine Blashill-Klinkhammer Family Cookbook)


COOKING TIP

*Save the liquids from canned fruits and thicken them with cornstarch; heat and serve as sauce over cake or pudding.


KATHY'S SALUTE TO SPRING

*Spring is here and so are more of my recipes!!!


Tuesday, April 2, 2013

DEAR VIEWERS

*I'm always looking for ways to improve this site. If you have any suggestions,ideas or thoughts on how I can improve my site please don't hessitate to email me.  Also I welcome recipes,tips etc. Please email me at katcramat@live.com or kathygreer48@gmail.com. Thanks for viewing :)