Bechamel Sauce 5 Tbsp unsalted butter½ cup all-purpose flour4 cups whole milk (warmed)½ tsp salt¼ tsp freshly ground white pepperpinch freshly grated nutmeg In a medium saucepan, melt the butter…

Red Sauce For spaghetti, lasagna, etc. I got this recipe from a friend who had lived in Italy. 2 large cans of tomatoes1 6 oz tomato paste2-3 Tbsp olive oil½…

Alfredo Sauce 2 cups heavy whipping cream1 Tbsp minced garlic (I buy the jars of fresh minced garlic)1/4-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Simmer whipping cream and garlic on stove (takes…

Alfredo Sauce 1 cup butter16 oz cream cheese2 Tbsp garlic, minced1½ cup half & half1 cup parmesan cheese Melt butter in skillet and add garlic to sauté.  Add cream cheese…

White/Cheese Sauce ½ cup butter½ cup flour (approx)1 quart half & half½ tsp salt¼ tsp pepper (optional) Melt butter in a 2 quart sauce panadd enough flour to make a…

Thousand Island Dressing II 1 cup mayonnaise½ cup ketchup1 cup sweet pickle relish1 pinch salt1 pinch ground black pepper In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, salt…

Poppy Seed Vinaigrette Salad Dressing 1 cup canola oil½ cup sugar, white⅓ cup white vinegar1 tsp mustard¼ red onion, chopped½ Tbsp poppy seeds Blend all ingredients, except poppy seeds in…

Orange Sauce An elegant dessert sauce. Serve over crepes, pancakes or waffles ½ cup butter, melted1½ cup powdered sugar5 Tbsp orange juice1 Tbsp grated orange peel In small saucepan, melt…

Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars Bars1 cup granulated sugar1 cup firmly packed brown sugar1 cup butter (softened)1 tsp vanilla2 eggs2½ cups peanut butter (divided)2 cups oats ((not quick-cooking))2 cups all-purpose…

Another Breakfast Casserole 3 eggs3/4 cup half and half (or heavy cream)16 oz sour cream1 2 lb bag frozen hash browns (thawed)2 cup cubed ham1 medium onion (chopped)3/4 cup shredded…