Nani's Cranny

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  • 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,…

  • Mandarin Orange Chinese Salad

    This is always a crowd pleaser and so easy to make. It is one of my favorite recipes to make for potlucks. You will love it, too. Ingredients 1 large bag shredded cabbage with carrots 2 pkg ramen noodles (do not cook), beef flavored, crushed into small pieces 2 small cans Mandarin oranges 1/2 cup…

  • 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…