Fresh Tomato Soup Recipe

Ingredients 3 lbs fresh ripe tomatoes 4 cloves garlic peeled ½ onion diced ½ red bell pepper diced 2 tablespoons olive oil salt & pepper to taste ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon dried oregano 2 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons fresh herbs basil/parsley/oregano fresh basil & parsley for serving 1/4 cup parmesan cheese optional garnish 1/2 cup heavy cream optional Instructions Preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and cut tomatoes (cut in half for smaller apricot sized tomatoes, cut larger tomatoes … Read more

Blueberry Bran Muffins Recipe

Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup shortening 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup molasses 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups wheat bran 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup orange juice 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen 1 tablespoon flour Instructions Preheat oven to 400°F and line 12 muffin cups with papers or grease well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, in a bowl, mix well and set aside. Combine shortening … Read more

Perfect Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons minced green onion 1 cup cooked crabmeat, finely chopped 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 pounds fresh button mushrooms, stems removed 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack … Read more