With All My Love and a Couple of Calories, too!
An Evolving Cookbook from Gerry Rao and Family
Homemade Pita Chips
Homemade Pita Chips I’ve given this recipe to a number of friends and it’s great. They keep well in one of those big popcorn containers. I made these for Katie and Jim along with the hummus and Katie being the card she is, disguised her voice and called me pretending...
Hummus
Hummus Katie, this one’s for you. I’m known to Katie as the “Hummus Queen”, well not quite queen but Katie knows It’s sort of a pet name in our group. Anyway, Katie’s a dear friend and we still have a good laugh over some of our dinner parties. This is a wonderful...
Gerry’s Salsa
Gerry’s Salsa I’m not sure, where I got this recipe. I’d like to think I invented it, maybe I did. More than likely it came from one of my rippings. This is a great salsa, rather on the chunky side. You can make it smoother by just processing it longer. Try it with...
Guacamole Pie
Guacamole Pie This is another of those “origin unknown” recipes. I have made it so many times, but I can’t remember where it came from. Ah, another “senior moment” 1 can refried beans3 ripe avocados8 oz. sour cream1 cup shredded sharp cheese 8 oz. taco sauce 1 T....
Hot Crab Dip
Hot Crab Dip Georgeann Coyne, a nurse in psychiatry that I used to work with, gave me this recipe. I have passed it on to so many people. Georgeann is a great cook, she often brought in muffins and goodies. I believe she had a business that she sold her goodies to...
Cuccidati
Cuccidati These are the greatest fig cookies ever. My mother-in-law Frances taught me how to make them. They take some time but they are great. When Frances couldn’t make them anymore, I made sure she had her Christmas supply. I brought her some when she was in...
Stuffed Artichokes
Stuffed Artichokes This is another Christmas Eve must. Mymother-in-law often made these. They are wonderful. Artichokes can be pricey during the holidays, but well worth it if you’re only making 2 or 3. I make these ahead and freeze them, then cook later. They are...
Rice Balls
Rice Balls This is going to be easy. This is a must for Christmas Eve. My mother-in-law Frances made these every year for the family dinner and no one could eat just one. You can make these ahead of time, as I do, freeze them, and just before frying coat with bread...
Butter Tarts
Butter Tarts This is another recipe from my mother-in-law, Frances Rao. She really was a good baker. Dough3 cups flour1 cup crisco1 tsp saltice waterFilling1 stick butter softened4 eggs1 cups brown sugar1 tsp salt½ cup coconut FillingMix allingredients with electric...
Yeast Waffles
Yeast Waffles Jane Andrus, Chris’ mom gave me this recipe many years ago. Make it on a Saturday night and bake them on Sunday morning. They freeze well. 3 cups flour2 cups milk1 pkg yeast½ cup warm water⅓ cup melted butter or margarine2 beaten eggs1 tsp salt1 tsp...
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