Lena Shore

Tofu Coconut Cream Pie

By Lena Shore / May 6, 2010 /

Orginal recipe by Toni Fiore at DeliciousTV.com. We just love her stuff! Sweet, light, vegan, and practically guilt-free, this pie is absolutely delicious. You can also use the basic idea to make a great key lime pie. For the crust: 1 pkg. graham crackers (12-14 crackers – this is usually one of the wax paper wrapped…

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Hot Chicken Salad

By Lena Shore / April 2, 2010 /

This isn’t the slightest bit healthy, but we had this at a caterer close to us and it was so amazing. You could feel your arteries clogging as you ate it. My sister-in-law and I went crazy for it. I believe this to be the recipe: 1 c. mayonnaise (not salad dressing) 2 tsp. lemon…

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Fettucine Walnut Alfredo

By Lena Shore / April 2, 2010 /

1 cup of walnuts (or 1/4 pinenuts and 3/4 cup of walnuts) Two small cloves of garlic 1-2 tablespoons of fresh parsley (or basil) Salt to taste 2 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 – 1/2 cup hot water Place nuts into food processor with garlic until it’s chopped well Add parsley, salt, and olive oil Process again…

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Spanish Chicken (Crock Pot)

By Lena Shore / April 2, 2010 /

Ingredients 3 -4 lb chicken, cut up (Or pieces) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 4-5 cloves of garlic, crushed 6 ounce can of tomato paste 3/4 cup of beer (6 ounces) 1 – 10 oz. jar stuffed olives, drained (reserve liquid) 1 Tablespoon of reserved liquid from olives Instructions Place chicken,…

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Nanney’s Crockpot Stroganoff

By Lena Shore / March 3, 2010 /

This was Kevin’s granddad’s recipe as shared by sisser Kristy. 2 lbs. ground beef (or turkey) 4 onions, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cans of sliced mushrooms, drained 2 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 cup bouillon 3 tblsp. tomato paste 1 1/2 cups sour cream mixed with 4 tblsp. flour 1/3…

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Paella – Sausage and Shrimp

By Lena Shore / February 21, 2010 /

3 poblano peppers Olive oil (4 Tablespoons total) 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tablespoon paprika 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika Salt to taste 1 button of garlic, crushed/minced 2 cups uncooked brown rice 1 pinch saffron threads, crushed 8 large green olives, sliced 1 bay leaf 1/2 bunch Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped 1…

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Spicy Ginger Almonds

By Lena Shore / February 21, 2010 /

1 Tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 dired arbo chili (or other dried chili) 1 lb of almonds (about 2 cups) 1 Tablespoon of soy sauce 1 Tablespoon of Worcestershire Sauce Preheat oven to 250 degrees Mix ginger and salt in large bowl and set aside…

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

By Lena Shore / February 2, 2010 /

I got this recipe from Kevin’s sister. It’s really easy and decadent to eat. When she gave me the Dixie Dum Dum recipe, I thought she loved me. But, with this recipe, she might be trying to kill me. But, its so good, I’ll die willingly. 2 packages of cream cheese 16 oz of your…

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Dixie Dum Dums

By Lena Shore / February 2, 2010 /

These are the cookies that Kevin’s grandmother and sister made for our wedding. They are a family tradition. They were great, but taste even better when you aren’t stressed from the activity of getting married. And they are even better years later after you have grown to love your sister and grandmother. Thanks sisser! I…

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Raw Ranch Type Dressing/Dip

By Lena Shore / January 17, 2010 /

1 1/2 cups nuts (cashew, macadamia, walnuts or combo) soak them for a creamier dressing (1-2 hrs is fine, then drain) 3/4 – 1 cup filtered water for blending 3 tablespoons lemon juice (translates into approx 1/2 lemon) 1/3 cup vinegar 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3…

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