Category: windy ridge cafe

Easter Sunday

Tiramisu Torte 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix 1 cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature 4 egg whites 4 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), chopped FROSTING: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened X  Featured sponsor Ya’ll want a shot at $25K? Submit your recipe video for a chance to win $25,000 in the Real […]

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Pasta & Salad

This week has been pasta & salad week.  Last night we tried Levi’s sister, Tyra’s, recipe from the family cookbook.  If you like chipotle, this is the recipe for you.  I am on my second bowl of leftovers as I post this. LOVED it and will definitely be making it again.  We also tried cousin […]

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Homemade Caesar Dressing

This is Donna’s (Levi’s cousin) recipe, that I got off Sharla’s blog (it is also in the cookbook).  I tried it for the first time last night and it is so easy and delicious. Donna’s Caesar Dressing 1 cup mayo 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 garlic clove 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 TBS red wine vinegar 1 […]

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Happy birthday Levi

 Levi is 36 today.  I didn’t plan a big party like he did for my last birthday.  Just homemade cards & candy from the kids, a pot roast dinner and scotch-a-roo bars for dessert.  I asked him if he wanted to party tonight and he wasn’t much interested, too old I guess.  A cozy night in sounds […]

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Zuppa Toscana

If you like Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana soup as much as me, you will love this recipe.  Uncle Tim made a big pot and brought it along on Sauna night.  He is now my favorite uncle. Zuppa Toscana Indgredients: 1 1/2 cups spicy sausage(Uncle Tim used good old Jimmy Dean ground breakfast sausage and it was […]

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It's no wonder

It’s no wonder I can’t control these love handles. Hazel Jean keeps craving stuff like this.  Yes, it’s her fault.   I made this grilled goodness for lunch today.  It is much tastier than it looks in the photo.  This recipe is a variation of a sandwich I found in the Better Homes & Garden […]

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Catch of the day

Photo with special “salty sea” filter. (yeah Levi’s cell phone lens was all fogged up) The boys are back from the ocean with a mess of fresh halibut & crab.  On the menu tonight: Crab chowder, panko breaded halibut & crab won-tons. Windy Ridge Crab Chowder Ingredients 5 cups potatoes diced (we leave the peelings on) 3 […]

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Delicioso

Landon has been working hard with Levi so I decided I would make supper Saturday night.    Fresh Cream of Broccoli Soup Ingredients: 4 celery ribs, chopped 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 5 tablespoons butter 2 bunches broccoli, trimmed and coarsely chopped (about 8 cups) 1-1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons […]

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Chocolate smoothie

I got this delicious & easy recipe from my friend Heather from Simply To Impress.  Of course, being the health freaks that we are, we used 2% , sugary pudding mix and a big glob of whipped cream. 1 1/2 c. cold fat free milk 2 cups coarsely crushed ice 1/2 c. water 1 package (1.4 […]

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Sauna night photos

It is so nice to have a 16 year old son that cooks.  It is also really nice to have a warming drawer.  Landon made everything, game hens, 2 potato side dishes, hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken burgers.  I was impressed.  I spent the day cleaning and unpacking(yes STILL unpacking and I will be for eternity).

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