Cherry Pound Cake
Makes about 12-16 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups butter, softened
2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
5 eggs
1 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon...
Downhill skiing, snowboarding at regional winter resorts
The Youngstown-Warren area offers natural areas and recreational facilities where residents can enjoy wintertime activities. Recreation ranges from outdoor walks and hikes to individual and team sports. This regional ski chart is part of the 2022 Winter Fun Guide.
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie is a favorite comfort food during fall and winter months.
INGREDIENTS
Pot-pie filling:
1½ pounds chicken (white and/or dark)2 cups chicken stock1½ teaspoon...
Green Beans, Pears and Bacon (Bohnen, Birnen und Speck)
INGREDIENTS
1½ pounds fresh green beans, or two 9 ounce packages of frozen, cut green beans
¾ pound smoked slab bacon, cut in to cubes
1 tablespoon savory or thyme
3 medium...
Black Bean Burgers with Guacamole
Black Bean Burgers with Guacamole – A meatless burger you can make at home. Serve on Kaiser rolls or crisp lettuce leaves.
INGREDIENTS
2 cans black beans,...
Texas Twist-Up Dip
Texas Twist-Up Dip
8-ounce package of light cream cheese
1 cup light sour cream
16-ounce can of fat-free refried beans
4-ounce can diced green chiles (drained)
1 packet taco...
Mahoning Soil & Water District conducting holiday birdseed sale
The Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District is announcing its holiday birdseed sale which will take place from now until supplies last.
Locally produced 25-pound...
Lit’l Wieners in a Blanket
Lit’l Wieners in a Blanket
INGREDIENTS
1 can crescent rolls
1 package Lit'l Smokies wieners
Cheddar cheese
PREPARATION
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roll crescent roll dough out and...
Winter Fun: Regional ski facilities, local ski associations
The following list includes select ski resorts in northeastern and southwestern Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Descriptions include distances from Warren and...
Interesting things to do this weekend in the Mahoning Valley
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Special Collections Exhibit. YSU University Archives and Special Collections, Maag library, Fifth Floor, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3675. Featuring a display...
Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies
INGREDIENTS
2¼ cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened¾ cup sugar¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2...
Oven-Roasted Dry-Rub Ribs
Oven-Roasted Dry-Rub Ribs | This dry-rub recipe has its origins in the South. Brown sugar and cumin give the ribs a sweet and smoky...
Nanette’s 7UP Cake
INGREDIENTS
3 sticks of butter, softened
3 cups sugar
4 teaspoons lemon flavor
5 eggs
3 cups flour
1 cup and 1 tablespoon 7UP
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease...
Frikadellen (German-Style Burgers)
This is a German recipe for a meat patty that you can eat hot or cold. It is traditionally served in German beer gardens...
Tuna & Bean Salad
INGREDIENTS
2 cans Italian tuna in olive oil1 19-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or Italian flat leaf parsley1 lb. fresh...
Rumaki (Bacon/Water Chestnut Appetizer)
INGREDIENTS
2 cans whole water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 lb. sliced bacon
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Open package of bacon, and...
Chicken and Dumplings
This was always an easy favorite in our house. Mom would always use the dumpling recipe from her Betty Crocker Cookbook. I use this...
Bell Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Onions and Garlic
Editor’s note: Omit the ground turkey breast to create a vegetarian variety.
INGREDIENTS
6 bell peppers (red, yellow and orange varieties)
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 red onion,...
Metroparks winter hikes, outdoor activities for December
Metroparks winter hikes, outdoor activities for December
Hikes and winter outdoor activities
Full Moon Hike. Pioneer Pavilion, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7116. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. A Metroparks...
Shenango River Watchers to host second annual Eagle Fest Jan. 8
Shenango River Watchers will host the second annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake on Jan. 8.
The event occurs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m....
