tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88551959126423299692011-08-24T14:56:25.054-04:00Cooking in the CatskillsA diary of my adventures and misadventures in cooking and meal planning when the closest grocery store is forty-five minutes away.Catskills Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09276543944624381401noreply@blogger.comBlogger91100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855195912642329969.post-14579715123715444632010-11-26T10:11:00.004-05:002010-11-26T10:19:07.716-05:00Flavors of Autumn Come Alive at Breakfast<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Catskills Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09276543944624381401noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855195912642329969.post-60955646862199140082009-10-04T13:00:00.006-04:002009-10-04T13:32:28.172-04:00Long Time No PostIt's been quite some time since I have posted to this blog. It's amazing how easy it is to procrastinate. I could try to come up with all the standard excuses for why I haven't written in so long. The truth is I have just been distracted by real life. Between working two jobs and spending time with my family, I simply haven't had the time or energy to blog.There were so many times when I've Catskills Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09276543944624381401noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855195912642329969.post-67009361487566359492009-05-29T11:34:00.004-04:002009-05-29T13:30:33.416-04:00Flourless Peanut Butter CookiesMy son is getting off the school bus this afternoon with two of his friends. One is a lovely, little girl who has celiac disease. For those not familiar with celiac disease, sufferers cannot tolerate gluten.Most Friday afternoons, my little man looks forward to a homebaked treat. Let's face it nothing beats milk and cookies after a tough week of reading, writing and arithmetic. Now, I can't let Catskills Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09276543944624381401noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855195912642329969.post-32478129800966175522009-05-21T06:15:00.003-04:002009-05-21T09:32:50.179-04:00Slow Cooker Kielbasa and SauerkrautIt doesn't get any easier than this recipe. All you need is three ingredients and a slow cooker. I tend to serve this with hot buttered noodles.Ingredients1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, drained and well rinsed1 pound kielbasa, cut into 2 inch slices12 ounces beerDirectionsPlace sauerkraut and kielbasa in the slow cooker. Pour in beer. Cook on low for 7-8 hours.For more Slow Cooking Thursday Catskills Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09276543944624381401noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855195912642329969.post-30634870685349640692009-05-19T07:50:00.005-04:002009-05-19T08:37:47.184-04:00Eggplant Dip !-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> This incredibly simple dip is ideal for a casual get-together. I serve it with pita bread. It's also delicious with assorted crackers and crusty breads.Eggplant Dip1 large eggplant1 medium onion finely chopped3 cloves garlic crushed and finely chopped3 tablespoons chopped flat parsley1/4 cup olive oilJuice of one fresh squeezed Catskills Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09276543944624381401noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855195912642329969.post-50699350628225236502009-05-15T11:32:00.005-04:002009-05-15T11:53:32.840-04:00Brown Sugar Icebox CookiesI don't remember which magazine I clipped this recipe out of. My best guess is Cooking Light. Anyhow, there is nothing better than be less than twenty minutes away from fresh baked homemade cookies at any given moment. There is always a least one log of these in my freezer at any given time.Brown Sugar Icebox CookiesMakes 24 cookiesIngredients1 cup all-pupose flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/8 Catskills Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09276543944624381401noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855195912642329969.post-73139100538607467882009-05-14T06:03:00.007-04:002009-05-29T08:17:52.397-04:00Creamy Slow Cooker ChickenThis is one of those super easy meals. Like most slow cooker recipes, this one allows us to have a relaxed family dinner any night of the week. Plus, my seven year old loves it.Creamy Slow Cooker ChickenIngredients3 pounds chicken pieces1 can (10 1/2 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 can (10 1/2 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup1 can (4 ounces) mushroom pieces, drained1 bell pepper, Catskills Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09276543944624381401noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855195912642329969.post-56502533335921019662009-05-13T09:07:00.003-04:002009-05-13T09:33:24.987-04:00Mediterranean BarleyBarley is one of those underutilized pantry staples. I actually prefer the creamy nutty flavor of barley to that of rice. I decided to experiment with the classic mediterranean flavor combination of spinach, feta and garlic. This was the resulting side dish. Mediterranean BarleyIngredients1 tablespoon butter1 onion (chopped)1 clove garlic (chopped)1 cup pearled barley1/2 cup wine2 cups stock (Catskills Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09276543944624381401noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855195912642329969.post-87522685672153507352009-05-12T11:18:00.009-04:002009-05-12T14:06:02.215-04:00Chocolate Chip Scones...YumA chocolate chip scone is one of my favorites indulgences. There is something about enjoying a good cup of coffee and and rich scone that I find irresistible. Chocolate Chip SconesMakes 16 Scones.Ingredients2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar4 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup butter, cut into Catskills Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09276543944624381401noreply@blogger.com1