Winger - Bachelor Survival: A cookbook for newly-fledged adults

Dedication This book is dedicated to my three children. Jesse, Samantha and Scott. You are older now and will be leaving the nest soon. This is a collection of my favorite recipes taken directly out of our recipe box. These were collected over many years from friends, family and my favorite cook books. There is a little bit of everything here.

Main dishes, sides, treats and just all around great tasting food. I know how much you all like ordering up a quick pizza. These recipes are kind of an essential survival guide so you don't have to always eat out of a box. We always enjoyed cooking for you. Hopefully, you will cook some of these recipes and think of home. :) Dad Bachelor Survival Copyright August - 2015 by Roger Winger All right reserved.

This eBook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If youre reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favourite eBook retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author. oz = ounce fl oz = fluid ounce tsp = teaspoon tbsp = tablespoon ml = milliliter c = cup pt = pint qt = quart gal = gallon L = liter Conversions quantities that are sometimes needed, Imperial to metric. 1/2 fl oz = 3 tsp = 1 tbsp = 15 ml 1 fl oz = 2 tbsp = 1/8 c = 30 ml 2 fl oz = 4 tbsp = 1/4 c = 60 ml 4 fl oz = 8 tbsp = 1/2 c = 118 ml 8 fl oz = 16 tbsp = 1 c = 236 ml 16 fl oz = 1 pt = 1/2 qt = 2 c = 473 ml 128 fl oz = 8 pt = 4 qt = 1 gal = 3.78 L Alfredo Sauce 2 cups half and half 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1/2 cup shredded romano cheese 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Whisk together all ingredients except cheese and simmer slowly over medium heat. 1/2 fl oz = 3 tsp = 1 tbsp = 15 ml 1 fl oz = 2 tbsp = 1/8 c = 30 ml 2 fl oz = 4 tbsp = 1/4 c = 60 ml 4 fl oz = 8 tbsp = 1/2 c = 118 ml 8 fl oz = 16 tbsp = 1 c = 236 ml 16 fl oz = 1 pt = 1/2 qt = 2 c = 473 ml 128 fl oz = 8 pt = 4 qt = 1 gal = 3.78 L Alfredo Sauce 2 cups half and half 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1/2 cup shredded romano cheese 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Whisk together all ingredients except cheese and simmer slowly over medium heat.

Add Romano and parmesan cheese, then whisk to combine. Remove from heat and let cool. Sauce will thicken as it cools. Pour over your favourite noodles and enjoy. Apple Crisp 7 or 8 of your favourite peeled apples (2/3 pan) B.C. Macs work well! 1/2 cup water over top 1 package white cake mix, mixed with 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup melted butter Peel and slice apples, lay in greased casserole dish.

Pour in water. Mix the rest of the ingredients together until its a crumble mixture. Cover apples, Bake at 350 degrees for 45-48 minutes Apple Sauce Cake 2 1/2 cups of flour 2 cups of sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp cloves 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cup applesauce 1 egg 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup golden raisins Mix all dry ingredients then add butter and water and beat for 1 minute. Add applesauce and egg and beat for 3 minutes. Stir in nuts and raisins. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

What kind of bagel can fly? A plain bagel. Banana Bread 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg beaten 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 cup boiling water 3 ripe mashed bananas 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup walnuts (optional) 1 cup chocolate chips (optional) (but Dad mandatory) Cream the butter, add sugar and eggs. Dissolve soda in boiling water and add along with mashed bananas into wet ingredients. Mix dry ingredients and slowly add and mix with banana mixture. Add walnuts or chocolate chips if desired. Grease 3x7 bread pan with butter or line pan with wax paper.

Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Makes two loaves. I wondered why the Frisbee was getting bigger....then it hit me. Banana Cream Pie 1 banana sliced thin 1 package vanilla pudding (2 cups) 1 cooked pie crust Cook filling and banana. Pour into pie crust and let cool for 2 hours then serve. Beef Stew 1 pound stewing beef 1 tablespoon sugar 2 small bay leaves Turnips/carrots/celery/mushrooms/onions/tomatoes/potatoes Brown cubed beef then add water to cover meat.

Add all vegetables you like and let simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add tomatoes near the end of cooking time and cook until soft (about 40 minutes) Beef and Cheddar Wraps 1 pound ground beef 1 10 ounce can condensed cheddar cheese soup 1/2 cup chunky salsa, drained 8 inch flour tortillas Lettuce 1 cup of diced onion 1/2 of green or red pepper diced or cut into thin strips Sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese Brown the ground beef in skillet while stirring to break it up. When cooked drain off the fat. Stir in the soup and salsa while stirring often. When done lay out the tortilla shell with lettuce and veggies and top with a 1/3 cup of the meat mixture. Roll the tortilla and serve.

I always like to sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top with some sour cream and more salsa. What's white and can't climb trees? A fridge. Bread and Buns *These are not hard to make, just takes time and oh so worth it! 2 1/2 cups luke warm water 2 teaspoons traditional yeast 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup oil or lard 4 teaspoons vinegar 2 teaspoons salt Flour Pour water into bowl, add yeast and sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes then add oil, vinegar and salt. Dump in flour and stir until you have a dough consistency. Take dough out of bowl and place on floured surface.

Add flour and knead until dough snaps. Place dough in bowl and cover and place in oven to let rise for 1 hour. Oil top and bottom of dough before setting to use. After 1 hour take out and punch down dough. If dough feels too dry, oil top and bottom again. Set aside to rise for another hour.

Take out and make into buns or into bread pans. Let rise another hour. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes for bread, 20 minutes for buns. When done baking remove from pans and wipe thin coating of butter on top and enjoy Dad, I'm hungry! Hi Hungry. I'm Dad Bran Muffins 1 1/2 cup bran 1 cup of buttermilk 1/3 cup of oil 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/2 cup raisins 2/3 cup of brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla 1 cup of flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder Mix milk and bran and let stand. Beat oil, egg, sugar and vanilla.

Blend bran mixture. Add dry ingredients. Stir into mixture and add raisins. Place into cupcake pan. Should make 1 dozen. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Why do you never see elephants hiding in trees? Because they are really good at it Brownies 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup of melted butter 1/2 cup of flour 1/3 cup of coco 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/2 cup nuts (optional) Mix all ingredients until smooth. Bake in greased dish at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until not too sticky. Remove and let cool. Can be iced with chocolate icing and some smarties sprinkled on top. Kids love these. Bean Sprout Salad * This is a top secret recipe, not to be shared with anyone, it's that good! 1/2 cup almonds 4 cups shredded cabbage 2 cups bean sprouts 2 cups sliced mushrooms 4 green onions sliced 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 2 cups taipan steamed fried noodles Combine all these ingredients, then make the dressing.