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Simple Apple Pie Recipe for a Winter Dessert

January 03, 2026

Granny Smith Apple Pie INGREDIENTS 3 Granny Smith apples (1 pound) 9 inch pie shell or 2 pie crust sheets 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup brown Sugar 1/4 cup white granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsalted butter Preheat oven to 350 degrees Thaw pie and pie crust for about 15-20 minutes DIRECTIONS Wash and carve apple skin out Cut into 6 slices per apple Heat non stick pan with butter until slight smoke Add and stir in apples Add and stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and sugars, mix well Mix cornstarch and water, add into pan to thicken the filling Heat for a few minutes until fully mixed Add vanilla extract as final ingredient Add mix into pie pan...

Mom’s Filipino Pork Guisantes

November 22, 2025

Prep Time: 15 minutes Ready in 1 hour Serves 4 people Ingredients Pork Butt - 1 lb. Green Peas - 2 cups Garlic - 7 cloves sliced Onion - 1 - diced Bay Leaves - 2 leaves Tomato Paste or Sauce - 1 cup Soy Sauce - 1 cup Pimientos or Chili Powder - 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil Water - 1 ½ Cup Preparation Pork Butt Cut into ½ cubes , season with salt and pepper. Large skillet, on medium high temperature, heat 5 tablespoons of oil, brown meat until tender. Drain fat Vegetables Add garlic, onions, bay leaves, tomato paste, and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat Temperature Heat at low temperature for 1 hour Remaining Ingredients In the last 15 minutes, add and stir remaining ingredients, green peas and soy sauce for color Serve Hot With white steamed rice TIP: Remove bay leaves before serving

Hawaii Style Andagi Crispy Donut

November 22, 2025

Andagi, Okinawan Fried Donut Andagi, Okinawan Fried Donut *Add a few drops of oil to a bowl of water and use the mixture to wet hands before scooping the dough. Make it yourself This recipe for andagi comes from " Okinawan Mixed Plate ," published by Hui O Laulima , the women's auxiliary of the United Okinawan Association of Hawaii . Note that it calls for an oil temperature of 350 degrees , standard for deep-frying. Our andagi expert, Betsy Miyahira , however, suggests a lower temperature -- 330 degrees . Hawaii Style Andagi 4 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup evaporated milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 large eggs, slightly beaten Vegetable oil, for deep frying Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Make a well in center. Combine milk, oil and vanilla in a measuring cup, then add enough water to make 1 cup of liquid. Add eggs. Pour into well in dry ingredi...

Simple and Easy Autumn Corn Chowder

November 22, 2025

I went to Whole Foods Market and was shocked to find out a pint of ready made Corn Chowder was going for $9.99. I said to myself, I feel like having Chowder, but let me whip up a recipe my way and for way less. Costs: Cubed Pancetta Bacon $3.49 1- 3 lbs Russet Potatoes - using 2 potatoes $2.49 - actual cost $.83 1 large onion $.59 1 can yellow corn $.89 TOTAL COST: $5.80 In house ingredients buttermilk wheat flour 1 can chicken broth 3 tablespoon butter 1 onion, chopped 2 celery stalks , with leaves, chopped 4 cups fresh corn (6 ears-but frozen is okay in a pinch) -2 cups pureed til smooth and 2 cups left whole 3 cups chicken stock 2 potatoes cubed 1 cup heavy cream (or substitute buttermilk) Melt butter and saute onion and celery. Sprinkle with flour and heat, stirring, until bubbly. Stir in pureed corn and stock, bring to a boi...

Sardines with Bean Thread Noodles

November 22, 2025

One of the most inexpensive and easy recipe to whip up for lunch. All ingredients for under $10.00. Serves for 2. Ingredients: 2 - 5.5 oz. cans sardines in tomato sauce (I used one regular and one spicy Ligo sardines ) 8 oz. bean thread vermicelli noodles , soaked for at least 15 minutes and drained 3-4 cloves garlic , chopped 1 small size onion, sliced 1 small size tomato Chopped green onion (optional) salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup water (or I just use two cans of water from the sardine cans) If you feel you need more liquid you can add accordingly. In a large sauce pan over medium heat, saute garlic in olive oil until light brown. Add onions and tomatoes and saute until tomato is soft. Add the sardines including sauce and one cup water or two cans of water. Bring to a slight boil and simmer for two minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add in the soaked bean thread noodles and...

Simple. Beer. "Bread" Budget.

November 22, 2025

The other night, I opened my fridge to see what's needed to be used before it loses its "fridge" life. I found a recently opened Guinness bottle of beer ; capped with a wine stopper. Simple thought, beer bread . The basics in my kitchen pantry, flour , baking powder , salt, sugar, egg, and butter. Yum! Raw batter in loaf dish Immediately removed from dish Couple of slices. Work with what I have. Excited! Cost? Nothing, no reason to step out to the grocery store on a cold spring morning in San Francisco . See simple recipe and images below. A tasty treat for frugal living! Simply add butter SIMPLE RECIPE : 3 cups all purpose flour 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 beer ( in this case Guinness beer ) Mix flour, baking powder, and salt with sugar . Add beer and egg both at once and stir. Place in greased 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan and bake at 375...