Latest Food Blogs from Tierney Tavern

Glazed Lemon Bundt Cake?from scratch
My mother in law just made a Glazed Lemon Bundt Cake for us to enjoy this past weekend. I'm not normally a big fan of lemon deserts, but I haven't been able to stop thinking about that yummy goodness. Not wanting to head to the store, I opted for a from scratch version I could put together with what I already have on hand. And here we go.INGREDIENTS:1 cup white sugar1/2 cup butter2 eggs1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla...

Pesto Chicken Stuffed Shells
Pesto Chicken Stuffed Shellsadapted from http://joelens.blogspot.com/2010/05/pesto-chicken-stuffed-shells.html12-14 jumbo pasta shells4oz cream cheese, softened1/2 cup low fat ricotta cheese1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan or Italian blend cheese1 cup shredded Mozzarella for topping1/4 cup prepared pesto (homemade** or store bought)2 cups shredded cooked chicken2 cloves garlic, minced**Homemade Pesto:* 2 cloves minced garlic * 2 TB...

Chicken Cottage Pie
Chicken Cottage PieTopping:3 cups instant or homemade mashed potatoes1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese *optional* Paprika for garnish color *optional* Meat and Veggies for filling:3 chicken breasts, fresh or frozen [no need to thaw first]1 large onion, or 2 tb onion flakes, or 1 hearty tsp onion powder1 16 oz bag frozen mixed veggies or:2 large, or 3 medium carrots, diced2 stalks celery, diced1 cup frozen peas1 cup...

Nana Hanks Mexican Lasagna
My wonderful mother in law made this fantastic lasagna for my birthday dinner last weekend, and I loved it so much I am making it again for my family tonight.This is adapted from Rachael Rays' Mexican Lasagna Recipe on the food network.Ingredients ? 1 pound ground turkey ? 1.5 TB chili powder ? 1.5 tsp ground cumin ? 1/2 medium red [or white] onion, chopped [or 1 tsp powder, or 1 TB dried, minced] ? 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained ?...

French Bread/ Baguettes
French Bread/ BaguettesMakes one loaf French bread or 2 Baguettesinteresting tidbit: *NO FAT*Ingredients3 cups all-purpose flour1 package active dry yeast1 TB sugar1 teaspoon salt1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)1-1/2 teaspoons cornmeal1 egg white2 teaspoons waterDirectionsIn a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, yeast and salt. Stir in warm water, and beat 30 seconds until well blended using a stand mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in...

Cajun Black Bean and Rice
Cajun Black Bean and RiceServes 41 can black beans drained and rinsed3/4 cup uncooked brown rice1/2 of a large onion, diced [or 1 tsp onion powder]3 cloves garlic crushed or [1/2- 1 tsp garlic powder]1/2 green pepper, diced small2 cups chicken or vegetable broth1 medium tomato, diced *optional*1 cup cooked chicken, shredded *optional*1 or 2 tsp cajun seasoning of preference or: *THE FOLLOWING IS A MILD/MED. FLAVORED...

Super Cheesy Cheese Bread
Super Cheesy Cheese BreadIngredients3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese [freshly grated from block has best flavor punch]1 1/2 TB sugar1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast1 teaspoon salt1 cup warm milk1 eggDash of black pepper *optional*COOK'S NOTE*I used a full 8 oz block, which, grated makes more that the 8 oz/ 2 cup bag of shredded cheese. I grated half on the standard size grate, then about 1 cup worth on the...

Baked Chicken and Spinach Flautas
Yields 8-10 flautas?Prep Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 45 minutesBaked flautas stuffed with seasoned, shredded chicken, spinach, and cheese are crispy, but don?t have the greasiness of fried versions.Ingredients 3 boneless, skinless Chicken breasts [boiled and shredded] 1 teaspoon Paprika 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 teaspoon ground Cumin 1 teaspoon Chili Powder 1/2 cup refried beans *optional* 3 cups Baby Spinach, chopped 1...

Italian Herb Bread
Makes 1 loafIngredients 1 1/4 cups hot water 2 TB olive oil 3 1/2 cups flour 1 package dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 tsps salt 1/2 cup dry milk [not strictly necessary if you don't have any] 1/3 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp [each] : marjoram, thyme, oregano, rosemary, basil 1/4 tsp black pepper *optional* 1. Mix yeast, warm water, and white sugar together in a large...

Whatever- Fruit- I- Want, Quick Bread
I love quick breads! I love all sorts of quick breads. I remember when I was young Pillsbury made a cherry nut quick bread and it was so divine, alas, it's no longer available any time, any where. Then there are seasonal breads. These frustrate me because I don't want to have to wait until November to have cranberry nut bread, or pumpkin bread or whatever. So here I have a fail-proof whatever- fruit- I- want bread...

