Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, chilled
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups thinly sliced apples
1/3 cup blanched slivered almonds
Directions
To make dough: in a small bowl, combine I cup flour, 1/2 cup ground almonds, and 1/4 cup sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Add extract. Shape dough into a ball, gently press dough against the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform or cake pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
To make filling: in a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and cream of tartar until smooth. Add egg; beat on low just until combined. Pour over crust.
To make topping: in another medium-sized bowl, combine brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and cinnamon. Add apples and stir until coated. Spoon over the filling. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup slivered almonds.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove from pan.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Recipe : Bacon Roll-Ups
Ingredients
16 slices bacon, cut in half
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (10 ounce) package pita bread rounds
Directions
Preheat your oven's broiler.
Open pita rounds, and spread generously with cream cheese on the inside. Replace tops, and use a pizza cutter to slice into 1 inch wide strips. Cut the long strips in half crosswise. Roll up each piece, and wrap with half of a strip of bacon. Secure with toothpicks, and place close together on a baking sheet.
Broil for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bacon is cooked through. Use a spatula to remove them to a napkin lined bowl or platter. Remove toothpicks before serving.
16 slices bacon, cut in half
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (10 ounce) package pita bread rounds
Directions
Preheat your oven's broiler.
Open pita rounds, and spread generously with cream cheese on the inside. Replace tops, and use a pizza cutter to slice into 1 inch wide strips. Cut the long strips in half crosswise. Roll up each piece, and wrap with half of a strip of bacon. Secure with toothpicks, and place close together on a baking sheet.
Broil for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bacon is cooked through. Use a spatula to remove them to a napkin lined bowl or platter. Remove toothpicks before serving.
Recipe : Breaded Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup Italian-style dried bread crumbs
1 pinch garlic salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
Slice tenderloin into 1/4 inch rounds. Place rounds between sheets of plastic wrap and pound until thin.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Beat eggs and milk together and pour into a shallow dish or bowl. Set aside. In a separate dish or bowl combine breadcrumbs with garlic salt, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix all together. In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Meanwhile, dip tenderloins in egg mixture, then coat with bread crumb mixture. When oil is hot, add coated tenderloin to skillet and fry until golden brown on both sides (not cooked through)!
Place browned tenderloin in a 9x13 inch baking dish lined with aluminum foil. Fry any leftover eggs and bread crumbs together for 'breadings'. Add 'breadings' to baking dish. Cover tightly and bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until meat has reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup Italian-style dried bread crumbs
1 pinch garlic salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
Slice tenderloin into 1/4 inch rounds. Place rounds between sheets of plastic wrap and pound until thin.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Beat eggs and milk together and pour into a shallow dish or bowl. Set aside. In a separate dish or bowl combine breadcrumbs with garlic salt, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix all together. In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Meanwhile, dip tenderloins in egg mixture, then coat with bread crumb mixture. When oil is hot, add coated tenderloin to skillet and fry until golden brown on both sides (not cooked through)!
Place browned tenderloin in a 9x13 inch baking dish lined with aluminum foil. Fry any leftover eggs and bread crumbs together for 'breadings'. Add 'breadings' to baking dish. Cover tightly and bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until meat has reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Recipe : Beef 'N' Bean Pockets
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
dash cayenne pepper
2 (1 pound) loaves frozen white bread dough, thawed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a skillet, brown beef and onion; drain. Add the next eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Cool. Roll each loaf of dough into a 16-in. x 8-in. rectangle, about 1/4 in. thick. Cut each into eight 4-in. squares; top each with 1/4 cup filling and 1 tablespoon cheese. Bring the four corners together up over filling; pinch seams to seal. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until browned. Serve immediately, or freeze and reheat in microwave at 50% power for 1-1/2 minutes each.
2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
dash cayenne pepper
2 (1 pound) loaves frozen white bread dough, thawed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a skillet, brown beef and onion; drain. Add the next eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Cool. Roll each loaf of dough into a 16-in. x 8-in. rectangle, about 1/4 in. thick. Cut each into eight 4-in. squares; top each with 1/4 cup filling and 1 tablespoon cheese. Bring the four corners together up over filling; pinch seams to seal. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until browned. Serve immediately, or freeze and reheat in microwave at 50% power for 1-1/2 minutes each.
Recipe : Baked Fish and Rice
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups boiling chicken broth
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onions, divided
1 pound fresh or frozen fish fillets, thawed
1 dash paprika
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish, combine the broth, rice, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes. Add the broccoli, Parmesan cheese and half of the onions. Top with fish fillets; sprinkle with paprika.
Cover and bake 20-25 minutes longer or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Uncover; sprinkle with cheddar cheese and remaining onions. Return to the oven for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
1 1/2 cups boiling chicken broth
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onions, divided
1 pound fresh or frozen fish fillets, thawed
1 dash paprika
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish, combine the broth, rice, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes. Add the broccoli, Parmesan cheese and half of the onions. Top with fish fillets; sprinkle with paprika.
Cover and bake 20-25 minutes longer or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Uncover; sprinkle with cheddar cheese and remaining onions. Return to the oven for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Recipe : Almond Chicken Casserole II
Ingredients
2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
1/2 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoons chopped onion
2 cups diced celery
3 cups cooked, chopped chicken breast meat
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
1 cup crushed cornflake crumbs
2 tablespoons butter
Directions
In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Set aside. Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat; saute onion and celery until soft.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine the chicken, rice, onion and celery in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stir in mayonnaise and soup, then almonds. Top with crushed cornflakes and 2 tablespoons butter.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, until golden brown.
2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
1/2 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoons chopped onion
2 cups diced celery
3 cups cooked, chopped chicken breast meat
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
1 cup crushed cornflake crumbs
2 tablespoons butter
Directions
In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Set aside. Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat; saute onion and celery until soft.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine the chicken, rice, onion and celery in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stir in mayonnaise and soup, then almonds. Top with crushed cornflakes and 2 tablespoons butter.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, until golden brown.
Recipe : Baked Onion Dip I
Ingredients
2 cups sweet onion, peeled and chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, onions and cheese. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for approximately 45 minutes, until the top is slightly brown. Serve hot with buttery, round crackers.
2 cups sweet onion, peeled and chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, onions and cheese. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for approximately 45 minutes, until the top is slightly brown. Serve hot with buttery, round crackers.
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.
Recipe : Best Ever Blueberry Cobbler
Ingredients
3 cups fresh blueberries
3 tablespoons white sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In an 8 inch square baking dish, mix blueberries, 3 tablespoons sugar, and orange juice. Set aside. In a small bowl, thoroughly mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour mixture, stirring just until ingredients are combined. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons over blueberry mixture. Try to cover as much of filling as possible.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
3 cups fresh blueberries
3 tablespoons white sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In an 8 inch square baking dish, mix blueberries, 3 tablespoons sugar, and orange juice. Set aside. In a small bowl, thoroughly mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour mixture, stirring just until ingredients are combined. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons over blueberry mixture. Try to cover as much of filling as possible.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
Recipe : Baby Greens with a Warm Gorgonzola Dressing
Ingredients
4 slices bacon
3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced
2 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
6 cups mixed baby greens
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
Directions
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside.
Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, white sugar, salt, garlic, and Gorgonzola cheese in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour the dressing into a small saucepan over medium-low heat and warm gently.
Toss the baby greens, almonds, and crumbled bacon together in a salad bowl; drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
4 slices bacon
3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced
2 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
6 cups mixed baby greens
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
Directions
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside.
Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, white sugar, salt, garlic, and Gorgonzola cheese in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour the dressing into a small saucepan over medium-low heat and warm gently.
Toss the baby greens, almonds, and crumbled bacon together in a salad bowl; drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Recipe : Asparagus 'n' Vinaigrette
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon low-sodium teriyaki sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Place asparagus in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover; steam for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Immediately rinse in cold water. Place asparagus and green onions in a bowl.
Whisk together the oil, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Stir before serving.
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon low-sodium teriyaki sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Place asparagus in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover; steam for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Immediately rinse in cold water. Place asparagus and green onions in a bowl.
Whisk together the oil, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Stir before serving.
Recipe : Black Friday Pie
Ingredients
1 cup mashed potatoes
1/2 cup cubed cooked turkey
1/2 cup cooked cut green beans
1/2 cup turkey gravy
1 cup prepared stuffing
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Thoroughly grease a 9-inch glass pie plate.
Spread mashed potatoes onto the bottom and up the sides of the greased pie plate. Fill potato crust with the turkey, green beans, and gravy. Smooth stuffing on top of the turkey and gravy to create a top crust.
Brush top of pie with melted butter. Bake pie until stuffing is golden and crispy, about 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
1 cup mashed potatoes
1/2 cup cubed cooked turkey
1/2 cup cooked cut green beans
1/2 cup turkey gravy
1 cup prepared stuffing
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Thoroughly grease a 9-inch glass pie plate.
Spread mashed potatoes onto the bottom and up the sides of the greased pie plate. Fill potato crust with the turkey, green beans, and gravy. Smooth stuffing on top of the turkey and gravy to create a top crust.
Brush top of pie with melted butter. Bake pie until stuffing is golden and crispy, about 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe : Boiled Raisin Cake I
Ingredients
2 cups raisins
2 cups water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup cold water
2 cups white sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Boil raisins in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add vegetable oil and cold water to the raisins.
Mix sugar, flour, spices, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
Add the raisin mixture, and stir till just mixed.
Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan, and bake for one hour in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven. It is done if a toothpick comes out clean.
2 cups raisins
2 cups water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup cold water
2 cups white sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Boil raisins in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add vegetable oil and cold water to the raisins.
Mix sugar, flour, spices, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
Add the raisin mixture, and stir till just mixed.
Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan, and bake for one hour in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven. It is done if a toothpick comes out clean.
Recipe : Avocado Ice Cream Sauce
Ingredients
2 avocados, peeled and pitted
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup milk
Directions
Mash the avocados in a bowl using a fork. Stir in the sugar and milk until smooth and completely blended.
2 avocados, peeled and pitted
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup milk
Directions
Mash the avocados in a bowl using a fork. Stir in the sugar and milk until smooth and completely blended.
Recipe : Blue Cheese Cheesecake
Ingredients
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
2 cups blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup sour cream
1/3 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 1/4 cups sour cream
1 red bell pepper, halved and deseeded
1 green onion
Directions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Beat cream cheese and blue cheese in large mixing bowl until light and fluffy--about 5 minutes. Mix in 1 cup sour cream and pepper. Add eggs - one at a time - mixing well after each addition.
Pour mixture into buttered 9 inch springform pan. Bake 60 - 65 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes. Carefully spread 1 1/4 cup sour cream over top. Return to oven 5 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
To serve, place on serving plate. Carefully remove sides of pan. Decorate top with red pepper cut into flower shapes with small cookie cutter and green onion tops as stems.
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
2 cups blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup sour cream
1/3 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 1/4 cups sour cream
1 red bell pepper, halved and deseeded
1 green onion
Directions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Beat cream cheese and blue cheese in large mixing bowl until light and fluffy--about 5 minutes. Mix in 1 cup sour cream and pepper. Add eggs - one at a time - mixing well after each addition.
Pour mixture into buttered 9 inch springform pan. Bake 60 - 65 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes. Carefully spread 1 1/4 cup sour cream over top. Return to oven 5 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
To serve, place on serving plate. Carefully remove sides of pan. Decorate top with red pepper cut into flower shapes with small cookie cutter and green onion tops as stems.
Recipe : Baked Apple-Raisin Stuffing
Ingredients
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup cubed peeled tart apples
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup chicken broth
2 cups cubed crustless day-old bread
Directions
In a skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add the apple, raisins, bouillon, salt, sage, poultry seasoning and pepper. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in broth. Pour over bread crumbs; toss to coat.
Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until top is golden brown.
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup cubed peeled tart apples
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup chicken broth
2 cups cubed crustless day-old bread
Directions
In a skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add the apple, raisins, bouillon, salt, sage, poultry seasoning and pepper. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in broth. Pour over bread crumbs; toss to coat.
Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until top is golden brown.
Recipe : Almost Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large green pepper cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
Directions
In a large skillet, brown beef; drain. Set beef aside and keep warm.
In the same skillet, combine water, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender.
Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in beef; return to the stove and heat through.
1 pound ground beef
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large green pepper cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
Directions
In a large skillet, brown beef; drain. Set beef aside and keep warm.
In the same skillet, combine water, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender.
Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in beef; return to the stove and heat through.
Recipe : Banana Praline Muffins
Ingredients
1/3 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 small ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups packaged pancake mix
Directions
In a small bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar and sour cream; set aside. Combine egg, bananas, sugar and oil; mix well. Stir in pancake mix just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Drop 1 teaspoon of pecan mixture into center of each muffin. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until muffins test done.
1/3 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 small ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups packaged pancake mix
Directions
In a small bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar and sour cream; set aside. Combine egg, bananas, sugar and oil; mix well. Stir in pancake mix just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Drop 1 teaspoon of pecan mixture into center of each muffin. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until muffins test done.
Recipe : Balsamic Glazed Salmon
Ingredients
8 (3 ounce) fillets salmon (about 3/4-inch thick)
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 3/4 cups Swanson� Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness™ or Certified Organic)
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
Orange slices for garnish
Directions
Place the salmon in an 11x8-inch (2-quart) shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with black pepper and drizzle with oil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Stir the cornstarch, broth, vinegar, brown sugar, orange juice and orange peel in a 2-quart saucepan over high heat to a boil. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens.
Place the salmon on a serving platter and serve with the sauce. Garnish with the orange slices.
8 (3 ounce) fillets salmon (about 3/4-inch thick)
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 3/4 cups Swanson� Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness™ or Certified Organic)
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
Orange slices for garnish
Directions
Place the salmon in an 11x8-inch (2-quart) shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with black pepper and drizzle with oil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Stir the cornstarch, broth, vinegar, brown sugar, orange juice and orange peel in a 2-quart saucepan over high heat to a boil. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens.
Place the salmon on a serving platter and serve with the sauce. Garnish with the orange slices.
Recipe : Bran Flakes Muffins with Raisins
Ingredients
1 cup bran flakes cereal with raisins
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup white sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 muffin cups.
Combine raisin bran cereal and milk. Let stand until mixture is moistened. Beat in egg and shortening. Mix in flour, baking powder, salt and sugar, stirring only until combined. Fill greased muffin pans 2/3 full.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.
1 cup bran flakes cereal with raisins
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup white sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 muffin cups.
Combine raisin bran cereal and milk. Let stand until mixture is moistened. Beat in egg and shortening. Mix in flour, baking powder, salt and sugar, stirring only until combined. Fill greased muffin pans 2/3 full.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.
Recipe : Baby Spinach Omelet
Ingredients
1 cup torn baby spinach leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a bowl, beat the eggs, and stir in the baby spinach and Parmesan cheese. Season with onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
In a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the egg mixture about 3 minutes, until partially set. Flip with a spatula, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness.
1 cup torn baby spinach leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a bowl, beat the eggs, and stir in the baby spinach and Parmesan cheese. Season with onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
In a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the egg mixture about 3 minutes, until partially set. Flip with a spatula, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness.
Recipe : Bar Harbor Cranberry Pie
Ingredients
2 cups cranberries
1 1/2 cups white sugar, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup margarine, melted
1/4 cup shortening, melted
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 9 inch glass pie plate.
Spread cranberries over the bottom of the buttered pie plate. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of sugar and pecans over the berries. In a medium bowl, mix together the eggs and remaining sugar until well blended. Stir in flour, margarine and shortening, beating well after each addition. Pour over the cranberries.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, until the filling is set, and the top is lightly browned.
2 cups cranberries
1 1/2 cups white sugar, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup margarine, melted
1/4 cup shortening, melted
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 9 inch glass pie plate.
Spread cranberries over the bottom of the buttered pie plate. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of sugar and pecans over the berries. In a medium bowl, mix together the eggs and remaining sugar until well blended. Stir in flour, margarine and shortening, beating well after each addition. Pour over the cranberries.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, until the filling is set, and the top is lightly browned.
Recipe : Banana Streusel Muffins
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. In a small bowl, beat eggs, sour cream, butter and bananas; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full.
For streusel, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl; cut in butter. Sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. In a small bowl, beat eggs, sour cream, butter and bananas; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full.
For streusel, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl; cut in butter. Sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.
Recipe : Andi's Own Delightful Brunch Burritos
Ingredients
butter flavored cooking spray
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms
1 teaspoon garlic salt
6 eggs, beaten
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
16 cherry tomatoes
1 (5 ounce) package alfalfa sprouts
Directions
Liberally spray a medium saucepan with cooking spray. Repeat spraying while cooking as needed. Over medium heat, cook the garlic approximately 3 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, and season with garlic salt. Cook until mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes, and set aside.
In the same saucepan, scramble eggs. Stir in the mushrooms, and continue to scramble until eggs are firm.
Transfer 1/4 of the egg mixture into each tortilla. Top each with 1/2 cup cheese, 4 cherry tomatoes and 1/4 of the sprouts. Roll tortillas, and serve.
butter flavored cooking spray
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms
1 teaspoon garlic salt
6 eggs, beaten
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
16 cherry tomatoes
1 (5 ounce) package alfalfa sprouts
Directions
Liberally spray a medium saucepan with cooking spray. Repeat spraying while cooking as needed. Over medium heat, cook the garlic approximately 3 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, and season with garlic salt. Cook until mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes, and set aside.
In the same saucepan, scramble eggs. Stir in the mushrooms, and continue to scramble until eggs are firm.
Transfer 1/4 of the egg mixture into each tortilla. Top each with 1/2 cup cheese, 4 cherry tomatoes and 1/4 of the sprouts. Roll tortillas, and serve.
Recipe : Beau Monde™ Dip
Ingredients
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 teaspoon Beau Monde ™ seasoning
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, Beau Monde ™ seasoning, dill, and dried parsley. Chill before serving.
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 teaspoon Beau Monde ™ seasoning
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, Beau Monde ™ seasoning, dill, and dried parsley. Chill before serving.
Recipe : Aunt Johnnie's Pound Cake
Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup butter
2 1/2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups cake flour
Directions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
Cream shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy (for best results use an electric mixer). This will take a while. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in almond extract.
Combine baking powder and flour. Stir into creamed mixture alternately with the milk, starting and ending with flour. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup butter
2 1/2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups cake flour
Directions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
Cream shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy (for best results use an electric mixer). This will take a while. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in almond extract.
Combine baking powder and flour. Stir into creamed mixture alternately with the milk, starting and ending with flour. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
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