PIEROGIE CASSEROLE- Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) frozen potato and onion pierogies 1 tablespoon water 1 lb kielbasa sausage, sliced 8 oz cream cheese , very softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup thinly diagonally sliced green …
Month: December 2017
Diva Tasting: Holiday Breakfast Bowl….
Breakfast Bowl Ingredients 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided 16 Oz Chopped Ham Or Sausage Browned and Chopped 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt Black Pepper To Taste 1 Teaspoons Onion Powder 1 Teaspoons Garlic Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Turmeric 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 Cup Finely Diced Red Onion 2 Jalapeno Peppers, …
Diva Tasting: Arugula Salad…
Arugula Salad Ingredients 2 (5 Ounce) Packages Baby Arugula 3 Avocados Diced 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper 4 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar 1 Tablespoons Maple Syrup 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard 1 Teaspoon Grated Orange Zest 1 …
Diva Musing: Tis the Season…
The Cronista is an observer of people and patterns. I've spent half of my adult life in airports and on planes. It allows one to do both regularly. This week I spent two days assisting a group of young people preparing and serving a meal to their entire class and teaching staff. We fed about …
Diva Musing: Is It Just Me????
What, this time of year, causes people to loose all their sense and good manners? I was leaving the local "Super Store"parking lot yesterday going in the direction of the arrow and no less than four idiots came at me head on in the wrong direction. The slant of the cars in the lane are …
Diva Tasting: Scones for Afternoon Tea…
Scones For Afternoon Tea Ingredients 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour 1/3 Cup Sugar 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 8 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Frozen 1/2 Cup Dried Cranberries 1/2 Cup Sour Cream 1 Large Egg Directions Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium …
Diva Tasting: Repeat/ Starters in case you missed them…..
HOLIDAY STARTERS Slow Cooker Meatballs Sweet N Sour Servings: about 52 (1/2 Ounce) Meatballs Time: 2 Hours Ingredients 26 Oz. Bag Italian Or Traditional Style Frozen Meatballs (feel Free To Make Your Own) 1/2 Cup Peach Whiskey (2 Of Those Cute Little Bottles) 3/4 Cup Chili Sauce 1 Cup Peach Preserves Or Peach Butter 1/2 Cup Hoisin …
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Diva Rambling: Holiday Weddings….
I am helping cook and serve at a Holiday Wedding at the Church today. A glorious time for love is the Holiday Season. The couple is one of the finest most brilliant young couples in our area. It is an honor to serve at this glorious event. Look around this Season. Where can you find …
Diva Rambling: Holiday Cheer….
The other night I attended a Holiday Performance. I was all alone in a huge crowd. This was a crowd where I was supposed to know people. Everyone was so caught up in rushing about and getting out of the parking lot no one even spoke to me. I smiled and nodded to many and …
Diva Tasting: Apps and Sides…..
Cheesy Jalapeno Roll Ups Ingredients 8 Oz Jalapeno Cream Cheese Spread (3/4 Cup From An 8-Oz Container) 1/2 Cup Chopped Cooked Bacon 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese 1 Can (8 Oz) Pillsbury™ Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls Or 1 Can (8 Oz) Refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet Steps 1Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix cream …
Crone of Hearts 