Favorite Recipes

12.28.2010

I cook a lot.  A lot more than I'd like to, really.  It's the cleaning up I hate.  I don't know why.  It's not bad to do, I just hate to do it.  So, most everything I cook is on the "simple" side.

Here are a couple of my "new" favorites:

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/melissa-darabian/roasted-asparagus-with-lemon-vinaigrette-recipe/index.html

I didn't think I liked asparagus, but I knew William did so one time back in the summer when it was on sale, I decided to give this recipe a try.  I'm not a huge fan of lemon, either.  But I have to say, I love this asparagus.  It's still firm so it's texture is pleasing and the lemon is not at all over-powering.  It's just plain yummy!

Hash Brown Casserole
http://www.food.com/recipe/cracker-barrels-hash-browns-casserole-copycat-15242/review?pn=3

This recipe mimics that of the hash brown casserole you get at Cracker Barrel.  I did alter the recipe a little based on some of the comments others had made.  I used half a pint of sour cream and no butter.  I also thawed the hash browns first - be sure to used shredded hash browns.  I've had it with diced potatoes and it's just not as good.  I also hand-shredded the cheese, though I imagine the shredded stuff you buy in the grocery store would be just as good.  Oh, and I sauteed the onions before adding them to the mixture.  My kids loved this.  William did too.  It was a big hit!