Ingredients
3 cups sliced zucchini
1 cup all-purpose baking mix
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, mix zucchini, all-purpose baking mix, onion, salt, eggs, Cheddar cheese, vegetable oil and garlic.
Spread zucchini mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned. Cut into bite-sized pieces to serve.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Recipe : Broccoli Hash Brown Quiche
Ingredients
3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
Press the hash browns onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate, forming a shell. Sprinkle with broccoli. In a bowl, beat the eggs, sour cream and salt; stir in cheese. Pour over broccoli. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-65 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
Press the hash browns onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate, forming a shell. Sprinkle with broccoli. In a bowl, beat the eggs, sour cream and salt; stir in cheese. Pour over broccoli. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-65 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
Recipe : Asian Flair Flat Iron Steak
Ingredients
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon green hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
12 ounces flat iron steak
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
2 green onions, chopped
Directions
Whisk together 2 tablespoons of sesame oil with the garlic, salt, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, hot pepper sauce, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and brown sugar in a bowl, then pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the flat iron steak, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
Remove the flat iron steak from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of sesame oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat until it begins to smoke. Sear the steak in the hot oil until cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly. While the steak is resting, cook the bell pepper in the hot skillet until it begins to soften, about 1 minute. Stir in the green onions, and cook for 30 seconds more. Serve the pepper mixture over the sliced steak.
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon green hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
12 ounces flat iron steak
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
2 green onions, chopped
Directions
Whisk together 2 tablespoons of sesame oil with the garlic, salt, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, hot pepper sauce, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and brown sugar in a bowl, then pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the flat iron steak, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
Remove the flat iron steak from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of sesame oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat until it begins to smoke. Sear the steak in the hot oil until cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly. While the steak is resting, cook the bell pepper in the hot skillet until it begins to soften, about 1 minute. Stir in the green onions, and cook for 30 seconds more. Serve the pepper mixture over the sliced steak.
Recipe : Blueberry Chill
Ingredients
24 vanilla wafers, crushed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling
Directions
Spread the crushed vanilla wafers evenly into the bottom of a square baking dish. Beat the cream cheese, heavy cream, and confectioners' sugar in a bowl until smooth; spread in a layer over the vanilla wafers. Spread the blueberry pie filling over the cream cheese layer. Freeze at least 2 hours before serving.
24 vanilla wafers, crushed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling
Directions
Spread the crushed vanilla wafers evenly into the bottom of a square baking dish. Beat the cream cheese, heavy cream, and confectioners' sugar in a bowl until smooth; spread in a layer over the vanilla wafers. Spread the blueberry pie filling over the cream cheese layer. Freeze at least 2 hours before serving.
Recipe : Banana Banana Strawberry Smoothie
Ingredients
1 banana, broken into chunks
1 teaspoon banana extract
3/4 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) container strawberry yogurt
2 teaspoons white sugar
Directions
Place banana, banana extract, milk, yogurt, and sugar into a blender. Blend until smooth and serve.
1 banana, broken into chunks
1 teaspoon banana extract
3/4 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) container strawberry yogurt
2 teaspoons white sugar
Directions
Place banana, banana extract, milk, yogurt, and sugar into a blender. Blend until smooth and serve.
Recipe : Broiled Grapefruit
Ingredients
4 grapefruit
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon white sugar
4 teaspoons butter
Directions
Preheat your oven's broiler.
Cut the grapefruits in half, and use a small serrated knife to cut out the sections in the halves. Spoon the sections and juice into a bowl, then scrape out all of the remaining thick skins and pulp. Spoon the sections from the bowl back into the halves. This is best done one half at a time.
Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over the top of each grapefruit half, adjusting as you see fit. Dot with butter. Place the halves on a cookie sheet.
Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until the butter is melted and sugar is starting to turn brown.
4 grapefruit
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon white sugar
4 teaspoons butter
Directions
Preheat your oven's broiler.
Cut the grapefruits in half, and use a small serrated knife to cut out the sections in the halves. Spoon the sections and juice into a bowl, then scrape out all of the remaining thick skins and pulp. Spoon the sections from the bowl back into the halves. This is best done one half at a time.
Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over the top of each grapefruit half, adjusting as you see fit. Dot with butter. Place the halves on a cookie sheet.
Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until the butter is melted and sugar is starting to turn brown.
Recipe : Applesauce Cookies II
Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup applesauce
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a medium bowl, cream together the brown sugar and shortening until smooth. Stir in the egg, and then the applesauce until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; stir into the applesauce mixture. Mix in walnuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges start to brown. Cool on cookie sheets for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup applesauce
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a medium bowl, cream together the brown sugar and shortening until smooth. Stir in the egg, and then the applesauce until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; stir into the applesauce mixture. Mix in walnuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges start to brown. Cool on cookie sheets for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Recipe : Barbecued Beef
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (4 pound) boneless chuck roast
Directions
In a large bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, Dijon-style mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. Stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Place chuck roast in a slow cooker. Pour ketchup mixture over chuck roast. Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
Remove chuck roast from slow cooker, shred with a fork, and return to the slow cooker. Stir meat to evenly coat with sauce. Continue cooking approximately 1 hour.
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (4 pound) boneless chuck roast
Directions
In a large bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, Dijon-style mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. Stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Place chuck roast in a slow cooker. Pour ketchup mixture over chuck roast. Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
Remove chuck roast from slow cooker, shred with a fork, and return to the slow cooker. Stir meat to evenly coat with sauce. Continue cooking approximately 1 hour.
Recipe : Bertha's Big Bourbon Bundt Cake
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons bourbon
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon bourbon
1 cup toasted pecan pieces
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter, softened
5 tablespoons hot water
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour one 10 inch Bundt or tube pan.
Cream 1 cup of the butter or margarine, cream cheese, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla, 6 tablespoons of the cocoa, 1/2 cup of the brown sugar, white sugar, and 4 tablespoons of the bourbon. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each one.
Mix together flour and baking powder and mix into batter. Beat on medium speed about 3 minutes. Spread half of the batter in bottom of the prepared pan and place teaspoonfuls of filling around the center of batter. Cover with the remaining batter.
Bake at 325 degree F (165 degrees C) for 70 to 75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly on damp tea towel and then invert on to a plate. Cool completely and then spread with glaze.
To Make The Filling: Blend 1/4 cup of the unsalted butter or margarine, 1/4 cup of the cocoa, 3/4 cup of the brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of the bourbon together. Fold in the toasted pecans.
To Make The Glaze: Blend 1/4 cup of the cocoa, 1 cup of the confectioner's sugar,1 teaspoon of the vanilla, 1 tablespoon of the butter, and starting with 4 tablespoons of the water then adding more until the desired consistency is reached. Spoon over top of cooled cake.
1 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons bourbon
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon bourbon
1 cup toasted pecan pieces
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter, softened
5 tablespoons hot water
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour one 10 inch Bundt or tube pan.
Cream 1 cup of the butter or margarine, cream cheese, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla, 6 tablespoons of the cocoa, 1/2 cup of the brown sugar, white sugar, and 4 tablespoons of the bourbon. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each one.
Mix together flour and baking powder and mix into batter. Beat on medium speed about 3 minutes. Spread half of the batter in bottom of the prepared pan and place teaspoonfuls of filling around the center of batter. Cover with the remaining batter.
Bake at 325 degree F (165 degrees C) for 70 to 75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly on damp tea towel and then invert on to a plate. Cool completely and then spread with glaze.
To Make The Filling: Blend 1/4 cup of the unsalted butter or margarine, 1/4 cup of the cocoa, 3/4 cup of the brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of the bourbon together. Fold in the toasted pecans.
To Make The Glaze: Blend 1/4 cup of the cocoa, 1 cup of the confectioner's sugar,1 teaspoon of the vanilla, 1 tablespoon of the butter, and starting with 4 tablespoons of the water then adding more until the desired consistency is reached. Spoon over top of cooled cake.
Recipe : Bayou's Mardi Gras Slaw
Ingredients
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons celery seed
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
salt to taste
1 small head red cabbage, shredded
2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
2 green zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch strips
Directions
Whisk together cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, dry mustard, celery seed, cayenne pepper, dill, sour cream, mayonnaise, horseradish and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, place the cabbage, bell pepper, and zucchini in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat (see notes).
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons celery seed
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
salt to taste
1 small head red cabbage, shredded
2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
2 green zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch strips
Directions
Whisk together cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, dry mustard, celery seed, cayenne pepper, dill, sour cream, mayonnaise, horseradish and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, place the cabbage, bell pepper, and zucchini in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat (see notes).
Recipe : Avocado Mango Salsa
Ingredients
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1 lime, juiced
1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
salt to taste
Directions
Place the avocado in a serving bowl, and mix with the lime juice. Mix in the mango, onion, habanero pepper, cilantro and salt.
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1 lime, juiced
1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
salt to taste
Directions
Place the avocado in a serving bowl, and mix with the lime juice. Mix in the mango, onion, habanero pepper, cilantro and salt.
Recipe : Blueberry Bread II
Ingredients
2 1/3 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup dried blueberries
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Directions
Place all ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
Select White Bread cycle, and Start.
2 1/3 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup dried blueberries
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Directions
Place all ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
Select White Bread cycle, and Start.
Recipe : Avocado Salad with Orange-Wasabi Glazed Chicken
Ingredients
4 grilled skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup red wine
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon wasabi paste
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 limes, juiced
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
salt and pepper to taste
hot sauce to taste
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Slice chicken strips and set aside.
In a large, nonreactive pot, heat sugar and water together over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized to a deep amber color. Remove from heat and slowly (and very carefully--use an oven mitt!) add wine. Return to heat and stir until all particles are dissolved. Stirring constantly, add orange juice and wasabi, adjusting the amount to taste.
Brush chicken strips with the glaze, and then place on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until heated through.
While chicken is warming, toss together the tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, avocados, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Adjust seasonings to taste, and spoon mixture onto the greens. Top with warmed chicken strips and serve.
4 grilled skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup red wine
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon wasabi paste
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 limes, juiced
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
salt and pepper to taste
hot sauce to taste
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Slice chicken strips and set aside.
In a large, nonreactive pot, heat sugar and water together over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized to a deep amber color. Remove from heat and slowly (and very carefully--use an oven mitt!) add wine. Return to heat and stir until all particles are dissolved. Stirring constantly, add orange juice and wasabi, adjusting the amount to taste.
Brush chicken strips with the glaze, and then place on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until heated through.
While chicken is warming, toss together the tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, avocados, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Adjust seasonings to taste, and spoon mixture onto the greens. Top with warmed chicken strips and serve.
Recipe : Aargau Carrot Cake
Ingredients
3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Prepare the 9 inch cake pan by rubbing the inside well with a drop of cooking oil and then scattering a little flour over it. Preheat oven to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Separate the eggs and beat the yolks into the sugar thoroughly. Add lemon juice and grated rind, carrots, almonds, flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into cake mixture. Pour batter into 9 inch cake pan.
Bake at 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
This cake is often iced with 3/4 cup confectioners sugar into which is beaten 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Little marzipan carrots are the traditional decoration.
3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Prepare the 9 inch cake pan by rubbing the inside well with a drop of cooking oil and then scattering a little flour over it. Preheat oven to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Separate the eggs and beat the yolks into the sugar thoroughly. Add lemon juice and grated rind, carrots, almonds, flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into cake mixture. Pour batter into 9 inch cake pan.
Bake at 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
This cake is often iced with 3/4 cup confectioners sugar into which is beaten 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Little marzipan carrots are the traditional decoration.
Recipe : Amaretto Chicken
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, divided
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 green onions, diced
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
1/4 cup capers
Directions
Melt 1/4 cup of the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken in butter quickly, and remove to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Add remaining 1/4 cup butter to skillet and brown the green onion and mushrooms with the garlic and tarragon. Pour this saute mixture over chicken breasts.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat the cream, cheese and amaretto in the skillet, whisking rapidly. Stir in capers, then pour sauce over chicken, green onions and mushrooms.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
1/2 cup butter, divided
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 green onions, diced
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
1/4 cup capers
Directions
Melt 1/4 cup of the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken in butter quickly, and remove to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Add remaining 1/4 cup butter to skillet and brown the green onion and mushrooms with the garlic and tarragon. Pour this saute mixture over chicken breasts.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat the cream, cheese and amaretto in the skillet, whisking rapidly. Stir in capers, then pour sauce over chicken, green onions and mushrooms.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
Recipe : Anniversary Chicken II
Ingredients
1 pound thick cut bacon
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup stir-fry sauce
1 cup Ranch-style salad dressing
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat a large skillet to medium heat and fry bacon until crisp. Drain and pat dry with paper towels; set aside. In the same skillet, saute onion in bacon fat until tender. Add to bacon and set aside.
In a separate large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat and brown chicken breasts. Place browned chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish; pour stir-fry sauce over chicken, then spoon salad dressing onto each breast. Sprinkle with cheese, and top with the bacon mixture.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
1 pound thick cut bacon
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup stir-fry sauce
1 cup Ranch-style salad dressing
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat a large skillet to medium heat and fry bacon until crisp. Drain and pat dry with paper towels; set aside. In the same skillet, saute onion in bacon fat until tender. Add to bacon and set aside.
In a separate large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat and brown chicken breasts. Place browned chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish; pour stir-fry sauce over chicken, then spoon salad dressing onto each breast. Sprinkle with cheese, and top with the bacon mixture.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
Recipe : Apple German Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Place pie filling in a blender; cover and process until the apples are in 1/4-in. chunks. Pour into a mixing bowl; add dry cake mix and eggs. Beat on medium speed for 5 minutes. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Place pie filling in a blender; cover and process until the apples are in 1/4-in. chunks. Pour into a mixing bowl; add dry cake mix and eggs. Beat on medium speed for 5 minutes. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
Recipe : Bulk Pie Dough
Ingredients
5 pounds sifted all-purpose flour
8 1/4 cups shortening
3 cups cold water
2 tablespoons salt
Directions
Place flour in a very large mixing bowl. Add shortening and cut it into flour with a pastry blender until the crumbs are the size of peas.
Dissolve salt in the water and add the water to the flour mixture a small amount at a time mixing it just until the water is absorbed and the dough holds together.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for four hours. Use 14 oz of dough for a two crust 9 inch pie or 11oz of dough for an 8inch pie.
5 pounds sifted all-purpose flour
8 1/4 cups shortening
3 cups cold water
2 tablespoons salt
Directions
Place flour in a very large mixing bowl. Add shortening and cut it into flour with a pastry blender until the crumbs are the size of peas.
Dissolve salt in the water and add the water to the flour mixture a small amount at a time mixing it just until the water is absorbed and the dough holds together.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for four hours. Use 14 oz of dough for a two crust 9 inch pie or 11oz of dough for an 8inch pie.
Recipe : Best Burger Ever
Ingredients
2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup rolled oats
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat and lightly oil grate.
In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion soup mix, egg, hot sauce and oats. Shape into 6 patties.
Grill patties over medium high heat for 10 to 20 minutes, or to desired doneness.
2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup rolled oats
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat and lightly oil grate.
In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion soup mix, egg, hot sauce and oats. Shape into 6 patties.
Grill patties over medium high heat for 10 to 20 minutes, or to desired doneness.
Recipe : Baking Powder Biscuits II
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup buttermilk
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Use a fork to blend in the oil. Add buttermilk and stir until the dough comes together.
Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface. Cut dough into biscuits.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup buttermilk
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Use a fork to blend in the oil. Add buttermilk and stir until the dough comes together.
Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface. Cut dough into biscuits.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Recipe : Apricot Carrot Bread
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely shredded carrots
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/3 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons water
Directions
In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the carrots, applesauce, egg substitute and oil; add to dry ingredients and stir until blended. Stir in apricots.
Spoon into an 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine confectioners' sugar and water; drizzle over bread.
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely shredded carrots
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/3 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons water
Directions
In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the carrots, applesauce, egg substitute and oil; add to dry ingredients and stir until blended. Stir in apricots.
Spoon into an 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine confectioners' sugar and water; drizzle over bread.
Recipe : Angel Pudding
Ingredients
1 (10 inch) angel food cake
6 cups cold milk
1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 (2.1 ounce) bars chocolate-covered crispy peanut butter flavored candy (e.g., Butterfinger, ™), crushed
Directions
Place half of cake cubes in the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish. Prepare chocolate and vanilla puddings with cold milk according to package directions. Spread prepared chocolate pudding over cake cubes in dish. Top with half the crushed candy. Distribute remaining cake cubes over candy and top with vanilla pudding and remaining candy. Chill until serving.
1 (10 inch) angel food cake
6 cups cold milk
1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 (2.1 ounce) bars chocolate-covered crispy peanut butter flavored candy (e.g., Butterfinger, ™), crushed
Directions
Place half of cake cubes in the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish. Prepare chocolate and vanilla puddings with cold milk according to package directions. Spread prepared chocolate pudding over cake cubes in dish. Top with half the crushed candy. Distribute remaining cake cubes over candy and top with vanilla pudding and remaining candy. Chill until serving.
Recipe : Alicia's Aloo Gobi
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
3 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium head cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
2 tablespoons garam masala
Directions
Heat oil in a large pot on medium-high heat and add onion. Cook until softened, about 4 minutes, then stir in garlic and cumin. Continue to cook until onion begins to brown.
Stir in tomatoes and coconut and the coriander, salt, turmeric, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. Stir until mixture begins to boil, then put in the potatoes, cauliflower, and garbanzo beans. Blend well. Reduce heat to low and cover.
Simmer until the potatoes are tender, 45 minutes to an hour (this will depend on the size of the potato chunks). Sprinkle in the garam masala, stir, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
3 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium head cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
2 tablespoons garam masala
Directions
Heat oil in a large pot on medium-high heat and add onion. Cook until softened, about 4 minutes, then stir in garlic and cumin. Continue to cook until onion begins to brown.
Stir in tomatoes and coconut and the coriander, salt, turmeric, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. Stir until mixture begins to boil, then put in the potatoes, cauliflower, and garbanzo beans. Blend well. Reduce heat to low and cover.
Simmer until the potatoes are tender, 45 minutes to an hour (this will depend on the size of the potato chunks). Sprinkle in the garam masala, stir, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Recipe : Apple Cranberry Relish
Ingredients
2 navel oranges
2 (12 ounce) packages cranberries
2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
2 celery, chopped
3 cups white sugar
Directions
Grate peel of orange; reserve. Peel oranges and discard white membranes. Separate oranges into sections and place half in a food processor or blender. To the food processor add half of the cranberries, apples and celery. Process until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a bowl; repeat with remaining oranges, cranberries, apples and celery. Stir in sugar and reserved orange peel. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2 navel oranges
2 (12 ounce) packages cranberries
2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
2 celery, chopped
3 cups white sugar
Directions
Grate peel of orange; reserve. Peel oranges and discard white membranes. Separate oranges into sections and place half in a food processor or blender. To the food processor add half of the cranberries, apples and celery. Process until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a bowl; repeat with remaining oranges, cranberries, apples and celery. Stir in sugar and reserved orange peel. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Recipe : Amish Sugar Cakes
Ingredients
1 cup butter flavored shortening
2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 pinch salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup white sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 2 cups sugar until smooth. Stir in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk until well blended. Place big heaping tablespoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets about 3 inches apart. Sprinkle each cookie with some of the remaining sugar.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges begin to turn golden. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. When cool, store in an airtight container.
1 cup butter flavored shortening
2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 pinch salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup white sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 2 cups sugar until smooth. Stir in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk until well blended. Place big heaping tablespoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets about 3 inches apart. Sprinkle each cookie with some of the remaining sugar.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges begin to turn golden. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. When cool, store in an airtight container.
Recipe : Amazing All-Purpose Marinade
Ingredients
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup orange juice
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
hot pepper sauce to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Directions
In a medium bowl, blend the vinegar, orange juice, pineapple juice, olive oil, pepper, garlic powder, green onion, hot pepper sauce, and thyme.
Place meat or fish in a shall glass dish or bowl, pierce with a fork on top a few times, and pour 1/2 of the marinade over it. Turn over and repeat. Marinate for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours for the most flavor.
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup orange juice
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
hot pepper sauce to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Directions
In a medium bowl, blend the vinegar, orange juice, pineapple juice, olive oil, pepper, garlic powder, green onion, hot pepper sauce, and thyme.
Place meat or fish in a shall glass dish or bowl, pierce with a fork on top a few times, and pour 1/2 of the marinade over it. Turn over and repeat. Marinate for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours for the most flavor.
Recipe : Asian Barbequed Steak
Ingredients
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 pounds flank steak
Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together chili sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Set aside a few tablespoons of the mixture for brushing the steaks during grilling. Score flank steak and place in a shallow dish. Pour remaining marinade over the steak, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 3 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Lightly brush the grilling surface with oil. Grill steak 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness, brushing frequently with the reserved marinade mixture.
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 pounds flank steak
Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together chili sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Set aside a few tablespoons of the mixture for brushing the steaks during grilling. Score flank steak and place in a shallow dish. Pour remaining marinade over the steak, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 3 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Lightly brush the grilling surface with oil. Grill steak 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness, brushing frequently with the reserved marinade mixture.
Recipe : Baked Barbecued Broilers
Ingredients
2 (3 1/2) pound broiler-fryer chickens
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup cider or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Place chickens, breast side up, in a large shallow roasting pan. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chickens. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Cover and bake 20-30 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F and juices run clear. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
2 (3 1/2) pound broiler-fryer chickens
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup cider or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Place chickens, breast side up, in a large shallow roasting pan. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chickens. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Cover and bake 20-30 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F and juices run clear. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Recipe : Baby Guinness
Ingredients
2 fluid ounces coffee flavored liqueur
1/2 fluid ounce Irish cream liqueur
Directions
Fill a shot glass almost to the top with coffee liqueur. Top off with Irish cream. It should float perfectly on top making the ''head'' of your shot.
2 fluid ounces coffee flavored liqueur
1/2 fluid ounce Irish cream liqueur
Directions
Fill a shot glass almost to the top with coffee liqueur. Top off with Irish cream. It should float perfectly on top making the ''head'' of your shot.
Recipe : Almond Rice Pilaf
Ingredients
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked instant rice
Directions
In a saucepan, saute onion and almonds in butter until the onion is tender and the almonds are lightly browned. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and cover. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-8 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked instant rice
Directions
In a saucepan, saute onion and almonds in butter until the onion is tender and the almonds are lightly browned. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and cover. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-8 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
Recipe : Beef Burgundy Over Noodles
Ingredients
1/2 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons diced onion
2 teaspoons butter
1 1/2 cups quartered fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
6 tablespoons water, divided
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1 whole clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce
1 1/2 cups Hot cooked egg noodles
Directions
In a Dutch oven or nonstick skillet, brown beef and onion in butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, wine or broth, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons parsley, bay leaf, clove, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender.
Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaf and clove. Stir in browning sauce if desired. Serve over noodles. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.
1/2 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons diced onion
2 teaspoons butter
1 1/2 cups quartered fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
6 tablespoons water, divided
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1 whole clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce
1 1/2 cups Hot cooked egg noodles
Directions
In a Dutch oven or nonstick skillet, brown beef and onion in butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, wine or broth, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons parsley, bay leaf, clove, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender.
Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaf and clove. Stir in browning sauce if desired. Serve over noodles. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.
Recipe : Atlantic Corn Chowder
Ingredients
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 onion, diced
1 1/2 cups 2 % evaporated milk
1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn
Directions
Place potatoes in a large pot with water to cover. Stir in onions. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Stir in evaporated milk and corn. Heat through, about 10 minutes. Serve.
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 onion, diced
1 1/2 cups 2 % evaporated milk
1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn
Directions
Place potatoes in a large pot with water to cover. Stir in onions. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Stir in evaporated milk and corn. Heat through, about 10 minutes. Serve.
Recipe : Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Style
Ingredients
1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 cube vegetable bouillon
black pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with a thin layer of cooking spray. Place squash halves cut side down on the baking sheet.
Bake squash 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife can be easily inserted. Remove from oven, and cool.
Meanwhile, spray a non-stick saucepan with cooking spray. Over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic until golden brown. Stir in tomatoes, basil, bouillon cube, and black pepper. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until you have a medium thick sauce.
Remove squash strands with a fork, reserving the shells. Layer each half with a spoonful of the sauce, a layer of spaghetti squash strands, olives, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until shells are full, or until all of the ingredients are used. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until Parmesan cheese melts.
1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 cube vegetable bouillon
black pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with a thin layer of cooking spray. Place squash halves cut side down on the baking sheet.
Bake squash 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife can be easily inserted. Remove from oven, and cool.
Meanwhile, spray a non-stick saucepan with cooking spray. Over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic until golden brown. Stir in tomatoes, basil, bouillon cube, and black pepper. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until you have a medium thick sauce.
Remove squash strands with a fork, reserving the shells. Layer each half with a spoonful of the sauce, a layer of spaghetti squash strands, olives, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until shells are full, or until all of the ingredients are used. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until Parmesan cheese melts.
Recipe : Anise Biscotti
Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup brandy
1 1/2 teaspoons anise extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup almonds
2 tablespoons anise seed
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or foil.
In large mixing bowl, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine brandy, anise extract and vanilla in a small bowl or measuring cup. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Alternately add dry ingredients and brandy mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the almonds and aniseed.
Drop dough by spoonfuls onto prepared sheet, forming two 2 x 13-inch long strips on each sheet. Smooth dough into logs with moistened fingertips.
Bake about30 to 35 minutes or until golden and firm to the touch. Place cookie sheets on racks and cool completely. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
Cut cooled logs on the diagonal into 3/4-inch thick slices using a serrated knife. Place slices on cookie sheets.
Bake for about 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes, until dry and slightly brown. Remove to a rack and cool.
2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup brandy
1 1/2 teaspoons anise extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup almonds
2 tablespoons anise seed
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or foil.
In large mixing bowl, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine brandy, anise extract and vanilla in a small bowl or measuring cup. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Alternately add dry ingredients and brandy mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the almonds and aniseed.
Drop dough by spoonfuls onto prepared sheet, forming two 2 x 13-inch long strips on each sheet. Smooth dough into logs with moistened fingertips.
Bake about30 to 35 minutes or until golden and firm to the touch. Place cookie sheets on racks and cool completely. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
Cut cooled logs on the diagonal into 3/4-inch thick slices using a serrated knife. Place slices on cookie sheets.
Bake for about 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes, until dry and slightly brown. Remove to a rack and cool.
Recipe : Another Pork Chop Casserole
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 boneless pork chops
1 (16 ounce) package tater tots
1 (15.5 ounce) can French-style green beans, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
3/4 cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown pork chops on both sides. Remove chops, reserving pan dripping.
Arrange tater tots in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Layer green beans over the tater tots. Place browned chops over the beans. In a bowl, mix reserved pan drippings, cream of celery soup, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Pour evenly over chops.
Cover dish with foil, and bake casserole 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until pork chops are done.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 boneless pork chops
1 (16 ounce) package tater tots
1 (15.5 ounce) can French-style green beans, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
3/4 cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown pork chops on both sides. Remove chops, reserving pan dripping.
Arrange tater tots in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Layer green beans over the tater tots. Place browned chops over the beans. In a bowl, mix reserved pan drippings, cream of celery soup, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Pour evenly over chops.
Cover dish with foil, and bake casserole 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until pork chops are done.
Recipe : Banana Orange Swirly Goodness
Ingredients
2 frozen bananas, peeled and cut into chunks
1 orange - peeled, segmented, and seeded
1 (8 ounce) container raspberry yogurt
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
In a blender, blend the bananas, orange, raspberry yogurt, honey, and nutmeg until smooth.
2 frozen bananas, peeled and cut into chunks
1 orange - peeled, segmented, and seeded
1 (8 ounce) container raspberry yogurt
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
In a blender, blend the bananas, orange, raspberry yogurt, honey, and nutmeg until smooth.
Recipe : Big Kev's Texas Style Long Island Iced Tea
Ingredients
1 fluid ounce vodka
1 fluid ounce dry gin
1 fluid ounce triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
1 fluid ounce rum
1 fluid ounce tequila
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle cola-flavored carbonated beverage
1 wedge lemon
1 wedge lime
Directions
Pour vodka, gin, triple sec, rum, and tequila into a tall glass with ice. Top off with cola. Stir gently. Garnish with lemon and lime wedges.
1 fluid ounce vodka
1 fluid ounce dry gin
1 fluid ounce triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
1 fluid ounce rum
1 fluid ounce tequila
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle cola-flavored carbonated beverage
1 wedge lemon
1 wedge lime
Directions
Pour vodka, gin, triple sec, rum, and tequila into a tall glass with ice. Top off with cola. Stir gently. Garnish with lemon and lime wedges.
Recipe : Anise Cookies I
Ingredients
6 3/4 cups white sugar
4 cups shortening
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 ounces anise oil
21 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
Cream sugar and shortening, add eggs one at a time. In a separate bowl mix milk, baking soda, and anise oil. Add to cream mixture. Mix well. Gradually add the flour, mixing well.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Refrigerate long enough to clean up mess. Leave dough in refrigerator. Take small amounts to roll out, 1/8 inch thick. Cut out in any desired shapes.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges begin to brown. Allow to cool, and frost with Easy Creamy Frosting.
6 3/4 cups white sugar
4 cups shortening
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 ounces anise oil
21 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
Cream sugar and shortening, add eggs one at a time. In a separate bowl mix milk, baking soda, and anise oil. Add to cream mixture. Mix well. Gradually add the flour, mixing well.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Refrigerate long enough to clean up mess. Leave dough in refrigerator. Take small amounts to roll out, 1/8 inch thick. Cut out in any desired shapes.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges begin to brown. Allow to cool, and frost with Easy Creamy Frosting.
Recipe : Banana Fudge Cake
Ingredients
1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate fudge cake mix
1 large ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup water
5 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 small ripe banana, mashed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a mixing bowl, prepare cake mix according to package directions, omitting 1/4 cup of the water. Beat on low speed until moistened. Add banana; beat on high for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely. In a saucepan, heat butter and water until butter is melted; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine 4 cups confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Add butter mixture, banana and vanilla; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining sugar until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost the cake.
1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate fudge cake mix
1 large ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup water
5 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 small ripe banana, mashed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a mixing bowl, prepare cake mix according to package directions, omitting 1/4 cup of the water. Beat on low speed until moistened. Add banana; beat on high for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely. In a saucepan, heat butter and water until butter is melted; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine 4 cups confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Add butter mixture, banana and vanilla; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining sugar until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost the cake.
Recipe : Bacon-Egg Spaghetti
Ingredients
8 slices bacon
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 pound spaghetti
1 pound American cheese, cubed
4 eggs, beaten
Directions
In a large skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp and drain on paper towels; crumble and set aside.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and add to cooked mushrooms.
Meanwhile, saute mushrooms in about 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings and remove from heat.
Add the cheese cubes and beaten eggs; toss until the cheese is melted and the eggs have coated the noodles. Sprinkle in the crumbled bacon and stir; serve.
8 slices bacon
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 pound spaghetti
1 pound American cheese, cubed
4 eggs, beaten
Directions
In a large skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp and drain on paper towels; crumble and set aside.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and add to cooked mushrooms.
Meanwhile, saute mushrooms in about 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings and remove from heat.
Add the cheese cubes and beaten eggs; toss until the cheese is melted and the eggs have coated the noodles. Sprinkle in the crumbled bacon and stir; serve.
Recipe : Best Bread Machine Bread
Ingredients
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package bread machine yeast
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Place the water, sugar and yeast in the pan of the bread machine. Let the yeast dissolve and foam for 10 minutes. Add the oil, flour and salt to the yeast. Select Basic or White Bread setting, and press Start.
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package bread machine yeast
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Place the water, sugar and yeast in the pan of the bread machine. Let the yeast dissolve and foam for 10 minutes. Add the oil, flour and salt to the yeast. Select Basic or White Bread setting, and press Start.
Recipe : Authentic, No Shortcuts, Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients
1 pound dried red beans, soaked overnight
10 cups water
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
8 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 cups cooked rice
Directions
Place the beans and water into a slow cooker. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage in the skillet; remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon and transfer to the slow cooker. Reserve drippings. Add onion, green pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlic to the drippings; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer everything from the skillet to the slow cooker.
Season the mixture with pepper and Creole seasoning. Add the fresh basil leaves and ham hock. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, or until beans are tender. If the bean mixture seems too watery, take the lid off the slow cooker and set heat to High to cook until they reach a creamy texture.
1 pound dried red beans, soaked overnight
10 cups water
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
8 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 cups cooked rice
Directions
Place the beans and water into a slow cooker. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage in the skillet; remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon and transfer to the slow cooker. Reserve drippings. Add onion, green pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlic to the drippings; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer everything from the skillet to the slow cooker.
Season the mixture with pepper and Creole seasoning. Add the fresh basil leaves and ham hock. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, or until beans are tender. If the bean mixture seems too watery, take the lid off the slow cooker and set heat to High to cook until they reach a creamy texture.
Recipe : Broiled Sweet and Tangy Tilapia
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
3 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon raspberry vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound tilapia fillets
Directions
Preheat the oven broiler. Place a sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet, and coat with 2 tablespoons butter.
In a bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon lemon juice, melted butter, mustard, raspberry vinegar, honey, tarragon, salt, and pepper.
Place the tilapia on the prepared baking sheet, and broil about 3 minutes in the preheated oven. Turn tilapia, and drizzle with about half the lemon juice dressing mixture. Continue broiling about 3 minutes, turn, and drizzle with remaining dressing. Continue broiling about 2 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Remove from heat, and sprinkle with remaining lemon juice to serve.
2 tablespoons butter
3 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon raspberry vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound tilapia fillets
Directions
Preheat the oven broiler. Place a sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet, and coat with 2 tablespoons butter.
In a bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon lemon juice, melted butter, mustard, raspberry vinegar, honey, tarragon, salt, and pepper.
Place the tilapia on the prepared baking sheet, and broil about 3 minutes in the preheated oven. Turn tilapia, and drizzle with about half the lemon juice dressing mixture. Continue broiling about 3 minutes, turn, and drizzle with remaining dressing. Continue broiling about 2 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Remove from heat, and sprinkle with remaining lemon juice to serve.
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