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Bulgur or Cracked Wheat Salad
By Carolyn Haslam-ODea
This is a nice cold salad that is filling and goes with many dishes
- 18 ounce box of bulgur wheat
- 1 cup raisins
- 6 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons orange juice
- 1 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons grated orange rind
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 4 green onions chopped
- 1 cup parsley chopped
- 1 cup salted cashews
Carolyn's Apple Pie
By Carolyn Haslam-ODea
A family favorite!
- 2 unbaked pie crusts for deep dish pie pan
- 10-12 apples ( mix sweet with sour, Macintosh are the best)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 heaping tablespoons corn starch
- 1/2 juice of lemon
Playdough
By Carolyn Haslam-ODea
If you have young children you need this recipe
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1 Tablespoon Cream of Tartar
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 1 cup water
- Food coloring (red, green, blue, yellow)
Silver Palate Pumpkin Pie Modified
By Carolyn Haslam-ODea
This is a great pumpkin pie, I have added a lot more spice
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/3 sup brown sugar
- 2 cups canned pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup whip cream
- Topping:
- 1 cup whip cream
- 2 Tablespoons white sugar
Easy Baked Pesto Chicken
By Carolyn Haslam-ODea
This dish is very versatile
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup pesto
Emeril's Seafood Gumbo Simplified
By Carolyn Haslam-ODea
This has amazing flavor and is simple to make
- 1/4 olive oil
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups yellow onions chopped
- 1 cup green pepper chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 5 bay leaves
- 8 cups shrimp stock ( chicken stock or fish stock)
- 1 pkg frozen shrimp
- 3-4 cans crab meat
- 3-4 cans oysters (pour in the juice)
- 1-2 cans smoked oysters ( use the oil)
- 2 tablespoons green onion chopped
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- 2 cups cooked rice (may include or omit)
Jim's Sister's Irish Soda Bread
By Carolyn Haslam-ODea
This is the best soda bread I have ever tasted!
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups raisins
St. Tropez Tart
By Carolyn Haslam-ODea
Great for vegetarians
- 1 unbaked pie shell
- 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 2 Tablespoons minced onion
- 1 Tbsp Greek olives
- 2 Tbsp sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 small zucchini, sliced thin
- 8 tomato slices
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tablespoon grated parmesan
Texas Oven-Roasted Beef Brisket
By Carolyn Haslam-ODea
This is amazing brisket
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 2 Tablespoons salt
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 bay leaf crushed
- 4 pounds beef brisket trimmed
- 1 1/2 cups beef stock
Baked Oatmeal Squares
By Carolyn Haslam-ODea
These are great for breakfast on the run
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar( I put a little less)
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1 diced apple
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 large egg beaten
- cooking spray