Nani's Cranny

Tag: favorite recipe

  • Southwest Black Bean Dip

    This is a great recipe for dipping tortilla chips. It is a nice change from salsa. It’s super easy, too. It will surely become a favorite recipe to make for your next get-together. Ingredients 2 Tblsp lime juice 2 tsps olive oil 1/2 tsp Cumin 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/4…

  • Blue Cheese Spread Appetizer

    This is a really tasty cheese spread. It is the a great appetizer and is so easy to make. It has become one of my favorite recipes for entertaining ladies. Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 2 ounces (1/2 cup) crumbled blue cheese, room temperature 1 to 3 tbsp toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped 1…

  • Whole Wheat Pancakes

    This is an old favorite recipe of mine. I love whole grains and these pancakes are tasty, healthy and hearty. Of course, they are best with real maple syrup too! Ingredients 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 2 tbsp wheat germ 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup milk 1 tbsp honey 1 egg,…

  • Easy Marinara Sauce

    This is a super easy and delicious Marinara sauce and has become my favorite recipe for a tomato based sauce. You can add some ground beef to it to make a hearty meat sauce if you like. Ingredients 2- 14.5 oz cans of Italian tomatoes 1- 6 oz can tomato paste 4 tbsp chopped fresh…

  • Halibut with Asian Cilantro Sauce

    I really love this sauce and this is my favorite recipe for a sauce for fish. It is excellent with halibut, but would be good on other types as fish as well. You can bake the halibut any way you like. I prefer to lightly season mine with salt, pepper and paprika and bake in…

  • Craisin Spinach Salad

    This is a really easy and tasty salad recipe. It is always a hit at potlucks. It will become one of your favorite recipes. INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp butter 3/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered 1 lb spinach, rinsed and torn into bite size pieces 1 cup Craisins 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds 1 tbsp poppy…

  • Roasted Beet Salad with Oranges and Pecans

    I was at a potluck and this salad was served.It has become a favorite recipe when I want to make something unique. Everyone always requests the recipe. It is wonderful and perfect for this time of the year when the beets are ready to be harvested. Ingredients 2 lbs red beets, peeled and diced olive…

  • Best Ever Lasagna

    I think I got this recipe off the web, but have no idea who originally posted it. It is excellent. Although it takes a little time to put together, your family and friends will love you for it! It is my favorite recipe for lasagna. Ingredients 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, cut into bite size…

  • Luscious Vegetarian Lasagna

    I have tried many vegetarian lasagna recipes over the years, but this one is my favorite recipe for vegetarian lasagna. The men in my family love it too, and will sometimes request it over meat lasagna. This dish takes a little extra prep time, but is definitely worth the effort. (Tomorrow I will post my…