desserts

Pressure-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

Last week we had slow cooker recipes. This week we are cooking with electric pressure cookers, which have become very popular. Pressure-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 c. Buffalo wing sauce 2 T. unsalted butter 2 pkgs. (8 oz. ea.) cream cheese, softened,...

BBQ Spare Ribs

In our column this week we are listing a few of our favorite slow cooker recipes. Some days can be very busy and leave you very little time to prepare supper. That’s where the slow cooker comes in. Just put your ingredients in a slow cooker and leave it cook, come back later to a delicious ready...

Magic Bars

Magic Bars Submitted by: Connie Anderson, St. Michael 1 pkg. graham crackers, crushed 1/2 c. butter, melted 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 c. shredded coconut 1 c. chocolate chips 1 c. chopped walnuts Combine the crushed graham crackers and butter; press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking...

Roasted Red Pepper and Avocado Soup with Sausages

In our column this week, we are putting together a mixture of recipes we brought in over the past few months, but have not yet used. Roasted Red Pepper and Avocado Soup with Sausages Total Time: 20 min. Yield: 3-4 servings 3-4 roasted red peppers, roughly chopped (jarred in water kind. but you...

This week, we threw together some ideas for brunch. Hope you find something tasty!

Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Prep Time: 20 min. Cook Time: 8 hrs. 1 dozen eggs (large) 1 c. milk 1 (32 oz.) pkg. frozen hash brown potatoes 1 lb. sausage browned & drained or 1 lb. of bacon, cooked & crumbled (or use both) 2 c. cheddar cheese or colby jack, shredded 1/4 tsp. dry mustard...

Here are a few more recipes for your holiday gatherings. Enjoy!

Cheddar Holly Crackers Yield: 4 dozen Total Time: 2 hr., 30 min. 3/4 c. unsalted butter, at room temperature 8 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (about 2 cups) 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. fresh black pepper 2 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus...

‘Tis the season of holiday parties and gatherings

What is at the center of all these parties? Well, that would be food, of course. We have put together a sampling of party appetizers, which we will be running over the next two weeks. Enjoy! Shrimp Dip 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1/4 tsp. dry mustard 1/2 tsp. celery seed 1/2 tsp. horseradish 2...

Chocolate Dipped Crackers

It’s that time of year, when many are busy baking up batches, and batches of Christmas Cookies. We will be featuring cookie/dessert recipes in the next two issued of The Drummer. Some of you may already be done with your holiday baking (but maybe you will see something new to try here). Happy...

Somali Goat Meat

Did you know that goat is the most widely consumed meat world-wide? I was introduced to goat a little over 10 years ago, when a family member started raising dairy goats. For a few years we would have a “Goat Throw-Down.” Here are a few recipes that we have tried and enjoyed. Somali Goat Meat...