Pam Carberry knows food brings people together; she’s been feeding Calvin Community residents, staff and guests for more than 40 years. Read on for her team’s recipes, tips and other culinary stories, and please share your own, too.
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Recipes from Calvin Community
We hope you enjoy these featured recipes from staff, residents, families and friends. Please share yours with us, too!
Creamed Brussels Sprouts
Recipe from “The Old Farmer’s Almanac: Comfort Food” 2021. Makes 4 to 6 servings. The stock reduction reduces the need to add salt. Try for yourself! Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 lb. brussels sprouts, halved lengthwise 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chicken stock…
Delicious Milk Bread
This recipe was used by Calvin Assisted & Independent Living tenants during an activity. Baking sure is fun when you do it with your neighbors! Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup (10 oz) whole milk 2 cups all purpose flour 3 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt Instructions: Preheat toaster ovens to…
Fresh Lemon Bars
Makes 18 – 24 bars. Yum! Ingredients: Crust: 1 c. Margarine 1/2 c. Powdered Sugar 2 1/3 c. Flour 2 Lemons, grated Filling: 4 eggs 2 c. Sugar 1/2 c. Flour 1 Lemon, grated 6 T. Lemon juice, fresh 1 t. Baking powder Powdered sugar Instructions: For crust: Preheat oven…
Kitchen Tips
What’s your trick in the kitchen? Share your advice to be featured here!
Herbs & Seasoning, part 2
Add nuts, currants, or raisins for extra texture in pasta or rice casseroles. Dill and curry will enhance tuna, salmon, or shellfish.
How to Cook Yams in the Microwave
“How to Cook Yams in the Microwave If you want the deliciousness of yams but can’t wait an hour to eat, try making them in minutes with this super quick microwave method. Here’s how to use your microwave to get your yams table (or recipe-ready) in minutes. To microwave whole…
How to make the best baked french fries
4 basic tips tried and tested from Wellplated.com Use Yukon gold potatoes. Soak the potatoes prior to making fries. Don’t skimp on the oil. Season, season, season! https://www.wellplated.com/baked-fries/