Just thought I'd share some of my favorite family recipes.
Cranberry-Apple Pie
I like this pie better than regular apple because I like the tartness of the cranberries. Makes it way more exciting!
- 4 cups sliced apples (McIntosh or Granny Smith)
- 2 cups fresh/frozen cranberries, rinsed
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1/4 tsp lemon juice
- 4 tbs corn starch
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 ts[ apple spice
- 3 tbs butter (cubed)
- 2 pie crusts
- mix dry ingredients
- mix water, juice, lemon
- mix apples & cranberries
- put 1/2 apple/cran mix in each pie shell and drizzle with 1/2 wet mixture
- drizzle w/ half dry ingredients
- repeat layers
- cube butter and distribute
- put on top crust and vent
- bake at 425 for 10 mins & 350 for 50 mins
Pasta Vodka
@hkkmr - here is the recipe I was telling you about. Literally my favorite food ever. EVER.
- olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion (diced)
- 2 16oz cans tomato sauce
- fresh parsley
- cayenne pepper
- ground pepper
- 2 cups good grated romano/parmesan cheese blend
- 1/2 pint heavy cream
- 2 splashes vodka
- saute onions in olive oil until very soft
- add tomato sauce, bay leaves, parsley, cayenne pepper & pepper (to taste)
- simmer 15 mins
- add cheese
- stir until melted
- add heavy cream until nice color - not too much!
- add vodka
- serve over rigatoni noodles
Sausage and Squash Casserole
Simple and yummy.
- 2 lbs yellow squash
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1/2 medium onion (diced)
- 1/2-1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 3 eggs
- 1-1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- salt & pepper
30 Minutes @ 350 degreees in 9x11" pan.
* pictures from google and only resemble actual dishes