Vintage to Modern Kitchen

Baked Cookies Desserts Diabetic Friendly Frostings/Glazes Frozen Gift Ideas Heart Healthy Holidays Low Calorie Snacks Substitutes

1, 2, 3 Shortbread Cookies

Includes diabetic and heart healthier substitutions and cookie dough may be frozen and later thawed for slice and bake cookies. Tip: Use thread to slice through dough to prevent misshapen cookies. Otherwise, slice with thin, sharp knife blade. 1 part unsalted butter , 2 parts sugar, 3 parts flour. Mix together, form a ball, roll ball into a log, wrap in plastic cling, and refrigerate to chill 2 to 4 hours until firm. Slice and bake in preheated 350 F degree oven on the center rack ... continue reading...

All In One Meals Dressings and Dressing Mixes Entrees Pasta Poultry Salads Side Dishes Sides and Vegetables Vegetable

Chicken Pasta Salad

I may come up with a better or different name for this later. Just something I threw together yesterday that I'm told I need to remember exactly how I made it to be able to make it again because the family loves it. It tastes even better today than it did yesterday now that the flavors have had time to meld further overnight. 1 package or box Rotini pasta 1 pat unsalted butter 1 cup shredded fully cooked chicken 1 cup sliced baby carrots 1 cup dried cranberry ... continue reading...

All In One Meals Baked Casseroles Entrees Pies and Cobblers Poultry Southern Vegetable

Easy Chicken Ranch Pie

This is one of my easiest "cheat" recipes to date for when I'm not up to doing much in the kitchen. Sort of like a cross between an open pot pie and King Ranch Chicken casserole is about as close as I can get to describing it. I use a deeper casserole dish that is also larger than the normal 13 x 9 size and holds about 4 to 4-1/2 quarts instead of 3 quarts. If you don't have a larger one then you could make a standard 13 x 9 casserole and use a pie pan for the rest. 2 cups shredded ... continue reading...

Salads Saute Side Dishes Sides and Vegetables Southern Stir Fry Vegetable

Hot Bacon Cabbage Slaw

Everyone loves a cool, crisp coleslaw in the hot summer months but this is a family favorite during the winter months. 1 lb apple wood bacon 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/8 cup Lee & Perrins Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup choice of Russian, French, Poppy seed, or Coleslaw dressing 1 Tablespoon choice of sweetener (sugar, brown sugar, sucralose, honey, molasses, or real maple syrup) 1 teaspoon celery seeds 1 crushed garlic clove 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 1/2 ... continue reading...

Dips Fish and Seafood Sauces, Rubs, Gravy

Fish Dipping Sauces

These are my three go to recipes for basic fish dipping sauces. Tam's Tartar and Dill Sauce 1/3 cup sour cream or ranch dressing 1/3 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip 1 tablespoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon horseradish sauce, optional 1 tablespoon dill weed 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 jar (10 ounces) sweet pickle relish Yield: approximately 2 cups Tam's Regular Tartar Sauce 1/3 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip 1/3 cup Lite.House Ranch dressing ... continue reading...