Beef and Barley Stew with Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2-3 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks
• Salt
• 3 cups chopped onions
• 1 pound button or cremini mushrooms, quartered if small or 1/4-inch sliced
• 1 quart beef or chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 1 cup roughly chopped carrot
• 3 cups celery root, peeled and chopped into 3/4-inch to 1-inch chunks
• Black pepper
• About 1/2 cup sour cream (around 1 Tbsp sour cream per serving)
• Dill for garnish

Asparagus

INGREDIENTS

• 1 bunch of medium sized asparagus, about 1 lb
• 2 Tbsp of the most exquisite extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest - freshly grated lemon rind
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Bisquick Apple Coffee Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups Bisquick mix
• 2/3 cup of milk or water
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tart green apple, cored, peeled, sliced
• Topping:
• 1/3 cup Bisquick mix
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4 Tbsp butter

Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

INGREDIENTS

• Dry ingredients:
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• Other ingredients:
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup milk
• 3 Tbsp warm melted butter
• 1 cup blueberries
• Butter or vegetable oil

Apple Coffee Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 5 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 medium Cortland or other baking apple, peeled and sliced

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder (make sure your baking powder is no older than 6 months)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tbsp poppy seeds
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• 10 Tbsp unsalted butter (1 1/4 stick), softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest

Glaze:

• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup confectioner's sugar (powdered sugar)

Campbell's Green Bean Casserole

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup or Campbell's Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 cups cooked cut green beans
• 2 2/3 cups French's French Fried Onions