This simple lasagna recipe uses my grand-mother’s untraditional meat sauce. The unbaked lasagna can be made and refrigerated the day before serving or can be frozen for up to a month (thaw overnight before baking per step 10). Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles from a 9-ounce package, no-boil lasagna (used Barilla) 1 32-ounce container, large curd […]
[Continue reading...]Beer Braised Slow Cooker Pork Roast
September 28, 2009 By
This recipe is simple and produces a flavorful roast with a rich sauce. Perfect served with mashed potatoes. Ingredients: 1 – 4lb pork roast, fat trimmed off 2 tbs Dijon mustard 2 tbs brown sugar 1 tsp each – salt, pepper 1/2 tsp each – onion powder, garlic powder, ground thyme 1 bottle beer, medium […]
[Continue reading...]Spicy Bloody Mary with Prawn
September 27, 2009 By
Need a great drink idea for your next brunch? This Spicy Bloody Mary with Prawn packs a ton of flavor and looks very stylish. 2/3 cup top-quality tomato juice 2 ounces top-shelf vodka, such as Nude Vodka 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish 6 dashes Tabasco Sauce 1 teaspoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce Juice of 1/2 […]
[Continue reading...]Fall Wine and Cheese Mingle by the Northern NJ Wine Meetup Group
September 27, 2009 By
Join us for the Fall Wine and Cheese Mingle by the Northern NJ Wine Meetup Group: http://bit.ly/2gmt2b
[Continue reading...]Five Minute Chocolate Cake in a Mug
September 27, 2009 By
I won’t claim this is one of my original recipes, but it’s certainly original. Don’t curse me for giving you a chocolate outlet this simple and quick. Ingredients 4 Tablespoons flour 4 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder, preferable Dutch-processed 1 Egg 3 Tablespoons milk 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil Purchased chocolate syrup (optional) 1 Teaspoon […]
[Continue reading...]Five of My Favorite Simple Fall Recipes
September 22, 2009 By
Vermont Cheddar Cheese Soup: This soup is perfect as the weather gets nippy and you begin craving comfort foods. Hot Spinach, Artichoke and Cheese Dip: Hosting a football party? This tasty and simple dip will become a favorite of your friends and family. Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches: Start the slow cooker in the morning and have fantastic […]
[Continue reading...]Long Valley Pub and Brewery Beer Tasting
September 21, 2009 By
Long Valley Pub & Brewery, in Long Valley NJ, is housed in a beautifully-restored 200-year old barn originally built by German immigrants. The seven-barrel brewing system is by Pub Brewing Company of California. Don’t expect to see brewing taking place if you visit the Long Valley Pub & Brewery in the evenings as most of […]
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13 September 2009 
Chocolate Walnut Crumb Bar
September 13, 2009 By
These Chocolate Walnut Crumb Bars are the bomb. They’re perfect for summer parties, hostess gift or to bring to potlucks. The bars are rich with a shortbread-like crust and a rich, chewy, chocolate center. They can easily be made the day before you need to serve them as they keep well covered in foil at […]
[Continue reading...]Grilled Salmon in Grape Leaves
September 12, 2009 By
4 Large grape leaves, fresh or in brine (if in brine, drain and rinse well) 2 Salmon filet, 8 oz each 2 Teaspoons, red wine vinegar 2 Tablespoons, vegetable oil 1 Teaspoon, lemon juice 2 Slices of lemon, cut in halves 1/2 Teaspoon, garlic salt Salt & pepper Non-waxed dental floss or thin kitchen twine […]
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