Cooking with Claud: Lemon Bars

Cooking with Claud: Lemon Bars

INGREDIENTS:2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup powdered sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch¾ cup of butter4 eggs (lightly beaten)1/5 cups granulated sugar¼ cup of half & half, light cream, skim milk (whatever you prefer)1 tablespoon of lemon peel (fresh preferred — can use lemon juice if needbe) Bake 350 degrees 18-20 minutes for crust

Cooking with Claud: Cornish Hens

Cooking with Claud: Cornish Hens

Melissa’s mom was inspired by her daughter’s upcoming wedding menu that includes Cornish hens! Here’s her take on the classic recipe.

Cooking with Claud: Banana Cake

Cooking with Claud: Banana Cake

INGREDIENTS:— 1/4 lb of butter (room temperature)— 1 1/2 cups of sugar— 2 cups of flour— 1 teaspoon of baking soda— 2 teaspoons of baking powder— 2 eggs (beaten)— 8 tablespoons of sour cream— 2 teaspoons of vanilla— 2-4 over ripe bananas — walnuts (optional) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Cooking with Claud: Strawberry Pretzel Slab Pie

Cooking with Claud: Strawberry Pretzel Slab Pie

— Cooking spray— 4 cups of mini pretzels— 1 tbsp sugar— 3/4 cups of unsalted butter melted (1.5 sticks)— 2 bottles of instant vanilla pudding mix— 2 cups low-fat milk— 2 cups whipped topping— 1 pkg of strawberries or fresh strawberries sliced— (optional) strawberry jam, warm

Cooking with Claud: Creamed Peas

Cooking with Claud: Creamed Peas

INGREDIENTS:— 2 tbsp olive oil— 1 medium onion (finely chopped)— 2 tbsp all-purpose flour — 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock— 1/2 cup of half & half— 1 package of peas— 1 lemon (zested)— (optional) mint

Cooking with Claud: Torte

Cooking with Claud: Torte

INGREDIENTS:— 1 cup of dates— 1 teaspoon of baking soda— 1 cup of boiling water((mix together and let dates sit))–1/2 cup of shortening (oil)— 1/2 cup butter (soft)— 1 cup of sugar— 1 teaspoon of vanilla((mix together))— then add 2 eggs, 1 3/4 cups of flour and 2 tablespoons of cocoa((mix in the date mixture))…

Cooking with Claud: Kugel

Cooking with Claud: Kugel

INGREDIENTS:1/2 lb Cottage cheese1/2 lb cream cheese 1/2 pint sour cream1/4 lb butterEgg noodles (undercooked/al dente)6 eggs2 cups of milk1/2 teaspoon of vanilla1/2 cup of sugar1 cup of raisinsCinnamon

Cooking with Claud: Hashbrown Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

Cooking with Claud: Hashbrown Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

INGREDIENTS:— Frozen hashbrowns— 1 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese— pepper— fresh or frozen broccoli (thawed and drained)— Low fat milk— 6 eggsThaw hashbrowns and squeeze oil out. Spray bottom of pie plate. Shred cheddar cheese and mix with crush hashbrowns. Mold mix to the bottom of plate and bake for about 25 minutes at 350…

Cooking with Claud: Corned Beef

Cooking with Claud: Corned Beef

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Claud shares the best (and apparently healthiest) way to make and enjoy corned beef! IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Cooking with Claud: Dole Whip

Cooking with Claud: Dole Whip

INGREDIENTS:— 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt— Banana (sliced)— 2 cups of frozen pineapple chunks— 2 teaspoons of lime