Diane’s Quiche

Ingredients 2 Marie Calendar deep dish pie crusts, thawed 8 oz Swiss cheese, cubed 1/4 cup flour 3 large eggs 1 cup half & half 1 cup milk 1 – 10 oz package frozen spinach, thawed and drained 2 scallion stalks, diced 1/2 cup broccolini, chopped 1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped 1/4 cup red bell pepper,…

Diane’s Banana Nut Bread

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter softened at room temperature 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2-3 mashed ripened bananas 1 cup sour cream 2 and 1/4 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 1 cup walnuts, chopped into medium pieces Procedure Preheat oven to 350° F. Sift flour baking powder baking…

Buttermilk Pancakes

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 cups buttermilk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1/2 teaspoon for griddle Procedure Combine dries. Combine wets then add to dries. Lightly mixing and leaving clumpy. http://www.marthastewart.com

Diane’s Waffles

Ingredients 1 (1/4 oz) envelope active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water 2 cups warm milk 1/2 cup melted butter 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 2 cups all purpose flour 2 large eggs 1/4 tsp. baking soda Procedure Combine yeast and water in a glass measuring cup; let mixture stand for 5 minutes. Combine…

Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus

Ingredients 2 cups (1 15-ounce can) or 1 cup cooked chickpeas 3 TBS warm water 2 TBS olive oil 2 TBS garlic 2 TBS lemon juice 1 1/2 TBS sesame oil 1/2 tbs cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Procedure Blend all ingredients in a food processor. http://www.food.com

Baked Artichoke Dip

Ingredients 3 cans artichokes-dried with paper towel 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 dashes tabasco sauce less than 1 package of shredded parmesan cheese Procedure Preheat oven to 400° F. Chop artichokes. Blend all ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, evenly spread mixture into baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes or till golden brown.