Bran and Grain Bars
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Add cereal and water to a mixing bowl and allow to rest. After 5 minutes, add in the sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, oats, orange zest, baking powder, salt and egg. Stir to incorporate and allow to rest for another 5 minutes.
Spray a medium-sized rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
In a mixing bowl, stir in the flour until a stiff batter forms. Stir in 1 cup milk, cranberries and walnuts.
Spread onto the prepared baking sheet until batter covers the sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the bars to cool.
To prepare the glaze, whisk juice and powdered sugar until crumbs form. Add just enough milk to make a consistency easy to drizzle. Drizzle on cooled bars and cut as desired. Makes 15 medium-sized bars.
Sue Hutchison was born and raised a block from the freeway in Southern California. She had an early start with industrial, large-scale cooking before age 20. She's always been both a beach bum and
at home in the kitchen, where she enjoys making new creations.
Chicken and Noodle Slow Cook
Spray slow cooker insert with cooking spray.
Place chicken, frozen carrots and peas, dill, salt and pepper into the insert. Stir to mix.
In a mixing bowl, mix soup, milk and butter together with a fork until blended. Pour on top of the chicken mixture.
Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours. An hour before serving, add frozen noodles with just enough hot water to cover the noodles. Stir, cover and warm until noodles are cooked. Serve with bread or crackers. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Sue Hutchison was born and raised a block from the freeway in Southern California. She had an early start with industrial, large-scale cooking before age 20. She's always been both a beach bum and
at home in the kitchen, where she enjoys making new creations.
Guest-Friendly Charcuterie Board
You can prepare items beforehand and create your board or have guests pitch in and get creative. Be prepared to find any needed utensils. Have fun while chatting and assembling. Enjoy!
Sue Hutchison was born and raised a block from the freeway in Southern California. She had an early start with industrial, large-scale cooking before age 20. She's always been both a beach bum and
at home in the kitchen, where she enjoys making new creations.