La Chelle's Kitchen

Another awesome South African dessert! Of course it adds no inches to the waistline....It's very easy to make and so delicious. We like ...

Perfect hot weather snack or salad with dinner. Tomato, sliced Fresh Mozzarella cheese, sliced Fresh Basil leaves Olive Oil Salt and Pepper ...

7 oz pkg Lady Fingers 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, divided 5 cups fresh strawberries, sliced ( reserve 2-3 for garnish) 8 oz cream cheese ...

Found this recipe in a Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Everyone here liked it! Ingredients: 12 oz. dried mostaccioli or rigatoni pasta ...

Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups cre...

Enchilada Sauce: 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried minced onion 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ...

MMMMMM Got this recipe from our friend Andree and very soon to be Bride of Justin Ponter. It's a keeper; Oh and so is she!!! Thanks And...

10-12 slices white bread, crusts removed and halved diagonally 1 1/2 cups whipping cream 1 1/2 cups milk 1/4 cup butter 3 eggs 1/2 cup sugar...

Chicken Tortilla Soup 1 Rotisserie Chicken,cut up 1 medium onion, diced 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 cup fresh c...

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion , chopped 1 rib celery , chopped 1or 2 cloves garlic , chopped 2 pounds peeled baby carrots 1 tablespo...

Krumkake and Christmas .... mmmm These bring so many childhood memories! As much as I would like to say they are part of my Danish heritag...

Preheat oven to 400 degrees 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 2 3/4 flour 2 tsp cream of tart...

You can adjust just about everything in this chili to your liking. This is the way I make it. 2 lbs. hamburger browned 1 onion chopped ...

Tons of memories : ) ½ cup margarine ½ cup butter (can use all margarine, but she uses ½ butter and ½ margarine) 1 cup oil 1 cup...

I took this picture with my phone so it is a bit distorted... Oh but a cake so yummy! Serve it with a big scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream. 1 box...

2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced thin 1/2 onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup vinegar 1-2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon celery see...

Don't ask me how the folks up north came up with this, but it is comfort food for sure. It is the best because you can adjust it to your...

Sirloin Steaks 1 Tub spreadable butter (like Land O Lakes spreadable butter with olive oil) 1/2 teaspoon (more if you like) Chopped garlic I...

I found this recipe in the " Buca di  B eppo " cookbook; it has such a nice fresh spin on old Spaghetti and Meatballs and easy t...

Oh this is really yummy and a must try if you like lamb. 6 lamb shanks 2 Tbls olive oil 10 cloves garlic minced 2 onions chopped 3 large car...

Marinade: 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons olive oil Enough for ...

1 Brownie Mix (family size) 3/4 quart ice cream, softened 1 jar hot fudge sauce 15 Oreo cookies (crushed) Soften ice cream slightly in micro...

Fantastic camp breakfast; a great tip we learned from our friend Mike Ponter. Yummy - Thanks Mike!

Super Easy 1 bag (Dole) shredded cabbage 1 pkg. Good Seasons Italian Dressing mix (prepared) toss together and refrigerate for at least 1 hr...

About 25 years ago... Where has the time gone? Yes about 25 years ago while listening to a radio show (Party Line) on KATE am radio out of ...

Ha ha, who says you can't bake cupcakes in a Nat'l Forest! Only problem is I forgot the frosting... Wait I have "Dark Chocolat...

I know it sounds very odd and somewhat scary; trust me it is nothing like your thinking and extremely tasty! Monkey Gland Steak 4- sirloin, ...

2 lbs. fresh green beans, trimmed 1/2 cup oil 4 Tbs fresh lemon juice 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper 1 cup onion, thinly sliced 1/2...

My dad gave me this recipe. He has made this many times for a restaurant near his home in Puerto Vallarta , Mexico. They also request his C...

a nice Indian flat bread to go with a pot of Curry perhaps..... 1 (.25 oz) dry active yeast 1 cup warm water 1/4 cup sugar 3 Tbs milk 1 egg,...

Preheat oven to 400 F 1 package frozen Pepperidge Farm puff pastry sheets- thawed Filling: 1 Tbs (15 ml) oil 1 tsp (5 ml) finely grated g...

1 cup shortening 1 1/2 cup sugar 4 eggs 2 cups mashed bananas 3 1/2 cup flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon sa...

Something yummy and different than Pumpkin Pie this time of year! 1 round loaf of Hawaiian Bread or Challah bread (I used Hawaiian) 4 eggs...

All I can say is this is worth every bite! I found this recipe on allrecipes.com. Click on the title and it will take you there. I wanted...

Thoroughly a Norsk -y dish and soooo good. I like to use short ribs, but you can use any kind of beef you would use in a stew; and like ...

Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C) *8 cups thinly slice apples 1 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon flour slightly heaped teaspoon cinnamon juice of on...

1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chopped 1 crisp red apple, cored and chopped 1/2 cup Miracle whip 1/4 cup milk Tbls . sugar Lemon pepper to taste,...

I'm starting to blog a few recipes again... it has been a hectic summer to say the least. We spent 4 glorious weeks in South Africa vis...

1 large onion, sliced 1 green pepper, chopped 1 small head cabbage, chopped 1 14 oz. can chopped tomatoes 1-2 tablespoons curry powder salt...

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, sliced 8 slices bacon 2 teaspoon chopped fresh chives 2...

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins 1 1/2 cups flour 2/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup mashed banana (usually 2 ...

2 jars pickled beets 1 dozen medium sized hard boiled eggs 6 -8 whole cloves 1 onion sliced* In a large bowl pour jars of pickled beets ove...

I just returned from spending a glorious month in South Africa this past week. On Sunday my Daughter came over and like many Sundays we run...