Ingredients
2 pounds yellow squash, thinly sliced
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter, cut into small chunks
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup butter
2 cups corn flakes cereal, coarsely crushed
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart microwave-safe baking dish with a cover.
Spread the squash and onion slices in the baking dish, dot with 1/4 cup of butter cut into chunks, cover the dish, and microwave on High 5 to 7 minutes, or until the vegetables are steaming hot and tender.
In a bowl, whisk together milk and cornstarch until smooth, and stir in the beaten eggs, salt, and pepper. Pour the milk mixture over the squash and onions.
Melt 1/4 cup butter.
Sprinkle the corn flakes cereal evenly over the top of the casserole, drizzle with the melted butter, and bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cereal topping is golden and crisp.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Recipe : Apricot Bars I
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cream flour, butter and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Press into a 9x13 inch pan.
Bake for 20 minutes. Take out and spread preserves evenly then sprinkle with nuts. Score into bars, but leave in pan.
Return to oven at 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) for up to 15 minutes. Cool on rack.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cream flour, butter and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Press into a 9x13 inch pan.
Bake for 20 minutes. Take out and spread preserves evenly then sprinkle with nuts. Score into bars, but leave in pan.
Return to oven at 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) for up to 15 minutes. Cool on rack.
Recipe : Bacon Roasted Chicken
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 (4 pound) whole chicken
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 carrots, cut in chunks
paprika to taste
8 slices bacon
2 cups beef broth
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Rub butter over the entire chicken. Season with salt, pepper and thyme. Place the carrots inside the cavity, and tie the legs together. Place the chicken breast side up in a roasting pan. Lay bacon strips across the top of the chicken, and secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle with paprika. Pour the beef broth into the roasting pan - do not pour over the bacon.
Roast for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, the reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Baste with some of the broth. Continue to roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) when taken in the thickest part of the thigh. Baste every 15 minutes with the broth.
Remove the bacon and discard toothpicks. Roast the chicken for 15 more minutes to brown the skin. Transfer to a serving platter, and remove the ties. You may eat the bacon, but it is best to discard the carrots.
2 tablespoons butter
1 (4 pound) whole chicken
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 carrots, cut in chunks
paprika to taste
8 slices bacon
2 cups beef broth
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Rub butter over the entire chicken. Season with salt, pepper and thyme. Place the carrots inside the cavity, and tie the legs together. Place the chicken breast side up in a roasting pan. Lay bacon strips across the top of the chicken, and secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle with paprika. Pour the beef broth into the roasting pan - do not pour over the bacon.
Roast for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, the reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Baste with some of the broth. Continue to roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) when taken in the thickest part of the thigh. Baste every 15 minutes with the broth.
Remove the bacon and discard toothpicks. Roast the chicken for 15 more minutes to brown the skin. Transfer to a serving platter, and remove the ties. You may eat the bacon, but it is best to discard the carrots.
Recipe : Banana Cake I
Ingredients
3 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/8 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup unsalted butter
2 1/4 cups white sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
6 tablespoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C). Grease and flour 3, 9-inch round cake pans.
Sift the flour with the baking powder and soda.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter or margarine, sugar, and salt. Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
Add alternately to the creamed mixture the flour mixture, the bananas, and the buttermilk. Add vanilla, and mix well. Pour into the well greased pans.
Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool and frost with your choice of icings.
3 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/8 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup unsalted butter
2 1/4 cups white sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
6 tablespoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C). Grease and flour 3, 9-inch round cake pans.
Sift the flour with the baking powder and soda.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter or margarine, sugar, and salt. Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
Add alternately to the creamed mixture the flour mixture, the bananas, and the buttermilk. Add vanilla, and mix well. Pour into the well greased pans.
Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool and frost with your choice of icings.
Recipe : Beeless Honey
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups water
10 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon alum
18 red clover blossoms
36 white clover blossoms
18 rose petals
Directions
Pour water, sugar, and alum into a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and boil for 10 minutes. Skim any scum that forms on the top.
Remove syrup from the heat and stir in flowers. Allow to steep for 10 minutes, then stir, and strain into storage jars.
2 1/2 cups water
10 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon alum
18 red clover blossoms
36 white clover blossoms
18 rose petals
Directions
Pour water, sugar, and alum into a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and boil for 10 minutes. Skim any scum that forms on the top.
Remove syrup from the heat and stir in flowers. Allow to steep for 10 minutes, then stir, and strain into storage jars.
Recipe : Butter Frosting
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
7 drops red food coloring
Directions
Beat butter in a large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add 3 cups of the sifted confectioners' sugar, beating well. Slowly beat in the vanilla, salt, and 1/3 cup of the milk. Gradually beat in the 3 remaining cups of confectioner's sugar. Beat in additional milk (1 to 2 tablespoons) if needed, to make frosting of spreading consistency. If desired tint the frosting pink with 6 to 8 drops of red food coloring.
3/4 cup butter
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
7 drops red food coloring
Directions
Beat butter in a large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add 3 cups of the sifted confectioners' sugar, beating well. Slowly beat in the vanilla, salt, and 1/3 cup of the milk. Gradually beat in the 3 remaining cups of confectioner's sugar. Beat in additional milk (1 to 2 tablespoons) if needed, to make frosting of spreading consistency. If desired tint the frosting pink with 6 to 8 drops of red food coloring.
Recipe : Apple Pie Bread
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups diced apples
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cloves. In a separate bowl, mix together milk, egg and oil until well blended. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture. Fold in apple. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour 20 minutes, until loaf springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups diced apples
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cloves. In a separate bowl, mix together milk, egg and oil until well blended. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture. Fold in apple. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour 20 minutes, until loaf springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe : Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
10 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
1/2 cup milk, or as needed
1 large tomato, chopped
1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in rotini pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and garlic pepper. Stir in milk until smooth. Place bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.
1 (12 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
10 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
1/2 cup milk, or as needed
1 large tomato, chopped
1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in rotini pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and garlic pepper. Stir in milk until smooth. Place bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.
Recipe : Black Bean Quesadillas
Ingredients
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 2/3 cups salsa, divided
10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
Directions
In a bowl, mash the beans; add 1 cup salsa. Place five tortillas on ungreased baking sheets; spread with bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese; top with the remaining tortillas.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until crisp and heated through. Cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream and remaining salsa.
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 2/3 cups salsa, divided
10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
Directions
In a bowl, mash the beans; add 1 cup salsa. Place five tortillas on ungreased baking sheets; spread with bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese; top with the remaining tortillas.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until crisp and heated through. Cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream and remaining salsa.
Recipe : Authentic Huevos Rancheros
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup refried beans with green chilies
1 teaspoon butter
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup salsa (optional)
Directions
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas one at a time until firm, but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain grease.
Meanwhile, combine the refried beans and butter in a microwave-safe dish. Cover, and cook in the microwave until heated through. When tortillas are done, fry eggs over easy in the skillet. Add more oil if the tortillas have absorbed it all.
Place tortillas onto plates, and spread a layer of beans on them. Top with cheese, a fried egg, crumbled bacon and if desired, salsa.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup refried beans with green chilies
1 teaspoon butter
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup salsa (optional)
Directions
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas one at a time until firm, but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain grease.
Meanwhile, combine the refried beans and butter in a microwave-safe dish. Cover, and cook in the microwave until heated through. When tortillas are done, fry eggs over easy in the skillet. Add more oil if the tortillas have absorbed it all.
Place tortillas onto plates, and spread a layer of beans on them. Top with cheese, a fried egg, crumbled bacon and if desired, salsa.
Recipe : Apple Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
6 Morningstar Farms� Maple Flavored Veggie Sausage Patties
1 small cooking apple, cored and chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 cups cubed, firm-textured multigrain bread
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
6 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
Directions
Chop Morningstar Farms� Maple Flavored Sausage Patties into bite-size pieces. Set aside. In small bowl toss together apple, 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
Place half of the bread in 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with half of the veggie patties, half of the apple mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
In medium bowl whisk together eggs and sour cream. Whisk in 2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla and salt. Add milk, whisk until combined. Pour over mixture in baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.
Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F about 70 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean (170 degrees F.). Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
6 Morningstar Farms� Maple Flavored Veggie Sausage Patties
1 small cooking apple, cored and chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 cups cubed, firm-textured multigrain bread
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
6 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
Directions
Chop Morningstar Farms� Maple Flavored Sausage Patties into bite-size pieces. Set aside. In small bowl toss together apple, 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
Place half of the bread in 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with half of the veggie patties, half of the apple mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
In medium bowl whisk together eggs and sour cream. Whisk in 2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla and salt. Add milk, whisk until combined. Pour over mixture in baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.
Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F about 70 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean (170 degrees F.). Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe : Almond Peanut Butter Squares
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups whole unblanched almonds
Directions
Line a 9-in. square pan with foil and butter the foil; set aside. Butter the sides of a heavy saucepan; add the sugar, honey and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, without stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; immediately stir in the peanut butter, vanilla and almonds. Pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until completely cool. Cut into squares. Individually wrap pieces in foil or waxed paper; twist ends.
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups whole unblanched almonds
Directions
Line a 9-in. square pan with foil and butter the foil; set aside. Butter the sides of a heavy saucepan; add the sugar, honey and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, without stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; immediately stir in the peanut butter, vanilla and almonds. Pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until completely cool. Cut into squares. Individually wrap pieces in foil or waxed paper; twist ends.
Recipe : Broccoli Salad V
Ingredients
8 slices bacon
1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
1/2 cup red seedless grapes, halved
3 large green onions, chopped
2/3 cup creamy salad dressing
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup raisins
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
In a large bowl combine the broccoli, grapes and onions.
Whisk the creamy salad dressing and vinegar together. Toss with broccoli mixture and chill. Just before serving toss with bacon, almonds and raisins.
8 slices bacon
1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
1/2 cup red seedless grapes, halved
3 large green onions, chopped
2/3 cup creamy salad dressing
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup raisins
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
In a large bowl combine the broccoli, grapes and onions.
Whisk the creamy salad dressing and vinegar together. Toss with broccoli mixture and chill. Just before serving toss with bacon, almonds and raisins.
Recipe : Blue Cheese, Bacon and Chive Stuffed Pork Chops
Ingredients
2 boneless pork loin chops, butterflied
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2 slices bacon - cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
garlic salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a shallow baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix together the blue cheese, bacon and chives. Divide into halves, and pack each half into a loose ball. Place each one into a pocket of a butterflied pork chop, close, and secure with toothpicks. Season each chop with garlic salt and pepper. Keep in mind that the blue cheese will be salty. Place in the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or it may take longer if your chops are thicker. Cook until the stuffing is hot, and chops are to your desired degree of doneness. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
2 boneless pork loin chops, butterflied
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2 slices bacon - cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
garlic salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a shallow baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix together the blue cheese, bacon and chives. Divide into halves, and pack each half into a loose ball. Place each one into a pocket of a butterflied pork chop, close, and secure with toothpicks. Season each chop with garlic salt and pepper. Keep in mind that the blue cheese will be salty. Place in the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or it may take longer if your chops are thicker. Cook until the stuffing is hot, and chops are to your desired degree of doneness. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Recipe : Aimee's Quick Chicken
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 ounces Dijon mustard
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup bacon bits
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Slather mustard evenly over chicken, then pour teriyaki sauce evenly over all. Sprinkle with bacon bits, then cover with cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 30 minutes.
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 ounces Dijon mustard
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup bacon bits
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Slather mustard evenly over chicken, then pour teriyaki sauce evenly over all. Sprinkle with bacon bits, then cover with cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 30 minutes.
Recipe : Beef 'N' Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Ingredients
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
12 ounces boneless beef sirloin steak
8 cups torn romaine
1 (15.5 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro or parsley
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Combine garlic and chili powder; rub over both sides of steak. If grilling the steak, coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145 degrees F; medium, 160 degrees F; well-done 170 degrees F).
When cool enough to handle, slice meat across the grain into thin strips; place in a large bowl. Add the romaine, peas, red pepper, olives, chilies, onions and cilantro. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
12 ounces boneless beef sirloin steak
8 cups torn romaine
1 (15.5 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro or parsley
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Combine garlic and chili powder; rub over both sides of steak. If grilling the steak, coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145 degrees F; medium, 160 degrees F; well-done 170 degrees F).
When cool enough to handle, slice meat across the grain into thin strips; place in a large bowl. Add the romaine, peas, red pepper, olives, chilies, onions and cilantro. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
Recipe : Baked Haddock
Ingredients
5 pounds haddock fillets
1 teaspoon dill weed
3 medium lemons, sliced
TARTAR SAUCE:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup dill pickle relish
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
Directions
Place fillets in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with dill. Arrange lemon slices over fillets. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. In a small bowl, combine the tartar sauce ingredients. Serve with fish.
5 pounds haddock fillets
1 teaspoon dill weed
3 medium lemons, sliced
TARTAR SAUCE:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup dill pickle relish
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
Directions
Place fillets in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with dill. Arrange lemon slices over fillets. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. In a small bowl, combine the tartar sauce ingredients. Serve with fish.
Recipe : Baked Snapper with Chilies, Ginger and Basil
Ingredients
1 (1 1/2 pound) whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 red chile peppers, sliced diagonally
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tomatoes, seeded and sliced
5 leaves basil
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
Stuff the cavity of the snapper with 1/2 cup basil leaves and set aside. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Place the snapper in the skillet, and quickly brown on both sides, about 1 minute total. Place the fish into the roasting pan, and sprinkle with fish sauce. Reserve the peanut oil in the skillet.
Bake fish in preheated oven until the flesh flakes easily with a fork, 25 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining peanut oil over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, ginger, chile peppers, and yellow pepper and cook until the peppers have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar, rice vinegar, water, and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat until thickened to desired consistency. Pour the sauce over the snapper, and garnish with the remaining basil leaves to serve.
1 (1 1/2 pound) whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 red chile peppers, sliced diagonally
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tomatoes, seeded and sliced
5 leaves basil
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
Stuff the cavity of the snapper with 1/2 cup basil leaves and set aside. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Place the snapper in the skillet, and quickly brown on both sides, about 1 minute total. Place the fish into the roasting pan, and sprinkle with fish sauce. Reserve the peanut oil in the skillet.
Bake fish in preheated oven until the flesh flakes easily with a fork, 25 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining peanut oil over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, ginger, chile peppers, and yellow pepper and cook until the peppers have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar, rice vinegar, water, and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat until thickened to desired consistency. Pour the sauce over the snapper, and garnish with the remaining basil leaves to serve.
Recipe : Bean Salad Medley
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
2 (4 ounce) jars whole mushrooms, drained
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well.
Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
2 (4 ounce) jars whole mushrooms, drained
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well.
Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Recipe : Baked Chicken Curry Flavor-Fest
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Dijon mustard
2/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
6 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 cup ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
10 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
6 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
Whisk together the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, ginger, and turmeric in a large bowl. Add the chicken to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated. Scatter the minced garlic over the chicken and toss again. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Arrange the chicken pieces with the skin side facing up in a single layer in baking dishes or roasting pans. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake in preheated oven until the juices run clear, 40 to 45 minutes.
1 1/2 cups Dijon mustard
2/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
6 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 cup ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
10 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
6 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
Whisk together the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, ginger, and turmeric in a large bowl. Add the chicken to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated. Scatter the minced garlic over the chicken and toss again. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Arrange the chicken pieces with the skin side facing up in a single layer in baking dishes or roasting pans. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake in preheated oven until the juices run clear, 40 to 45 minutes.
Recipe : Antipasto Salad
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package Hillshire Farm� Smoked Sausage
6 cups mixed salad greens
2 cups red or yellow grape tomatoes
1 tomato, cut into thin wedges
1 small cucumber, sliced
1 cup small cauliflower florets
3/4 cup pitted ripe black olives
2/3 cup Italian salad dressing
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
2 green onions, sliced
Directions
Cut sausage into 1/2" slices. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Cook sausage 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned; remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
Arrange salad greens on large platter. Place cooked sausage in center of platter in a row. Arrange tomatoes, cucumber, cauliflower and olives in rows on either side of the sausage.
Pour salad dressing over vegetables and sausage. Sprinkle with feta cheese and green onions.
1 (16 ounce) package Hillshire Farm� Smoked Sausage
6 cups mixed salad greens
2 cups red or yellow grape tomatoes
1 tomato, cut into thin wedges
1 small cucumber, sliced
1 cup small cauliflower florets
3/4 cup pitted ripe black olives
2/3 cup Italian salad dressing
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
2 green onions, sliced
Directions
Cut sausage into 1/2" slices. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Cook sausage 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned; remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
Arrange salad greens on large platter. Place cooked sausage in center of platter in a row. Arrange tomatoes, cucumber, cauliflower and olives in rows on either side of the sausage.
Pour salad dressing over vegetables and sausage. Sprinkle with feta cheese and green onions.
Recipe : Autumn Spice Ham Steak
Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 (2 pound) ham steak
1 red apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 green apple, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup maple flavored pancake syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the ham on both sides in the butter until browned. Lay the sliced apple over the ham. Pour the syrup over the apples. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally until the apples are cooked through.
Sprinkle with cinnamon, and serve immediately.
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 (2 pound) ham steak
1 red apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 green apple, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup maple flavored pancake syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the ham on both sides in the butter until browned. Lay the sliced apple over the ham. Pour the syrup over the apples. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally until the apples are cooked through.
Sprinkle with cinnamon, and serve immediately.
Recipe : Apple Sausage Pancakes
Ingredients
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup pancake mix
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup shredded peeled apples
CIDER SYRUP:
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Directions
In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a bowl, beat the egg, milk and oil. Stir in pancake mix and cinnamon just until moistened. Fold in apple and sausage. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles from on top. Cook until second side is golden brown.
For syrup, combine the sugar, cornstarch and pumpkin pie spice in a saucepan. Gradually stir in cider and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Serve warm with the pancakes.
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup pancake mix
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup shredded peeled apples
CIDER SYRUP:
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Directions
In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a bowl, beat the egg, milk and oil. Stir in pancake mix and cinnamon just until moistened. Fold in apple and sausage. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles from on top. Cook until second side is golden brown.
For syrup, combine the sugar, cornstarch and pumpkin pie spice in a saucepan. Gradually stir in cider and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Serve warm with the pancakes.
Recipe : Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients
1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak or beef top round steak
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Tomato Soup (Regular or 25% Less Sodium)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 cups fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets
4 cups hot cooked rice
Directions
Slice beef into very thin strips.
Heat oil in skillet. Add beef and stir-fry until browned and juices evaporate.
Add soup, soy, vinegar, garlic powder and pepper. Heat to a boil. Add broccoli and cook until tender-crisp. Serve over rice.
1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak or beef top round steak
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Tomato Soup (Regular or 25% Less Sodium)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 cups fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets
4 cups hot cooked rice
Directions
Slice beef into very thin strips.
Heat oil in skillet. Add beef and stir-fry until browned and juices evaporate.
Add soup, soy, vinegar, garlic powder and pepper. Heat to a boil. Add broccoli and cook until tender-crisp. Serve over rice.
Recipe : Barbecued Meatballs
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine the beef, bread, onion, milk, salt and eggs. Shape into little meatballs, about 1 inch in size. Place the meatballs into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Pour barbecue sauce over the meatballs and bake for 35 more minutes.
2 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine the beef, bread, onion, milk, salt and eggs. Shape into little meatballs, about 1 inch in size. Place the meatballs into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Pour barbecue sauce over the meatballs and bake for 35 more minutes.
Recipe : Awesomely Easy Sesame Asparagus
Ingredients
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, lightly toasted
kosher salt to taste
Directions
Fill a large saucepan with 1/2 inch of water and bring to a boil. Cook asparagus until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Return pan to the stove over medium heat, pour in oil, and swirl around pan. Shake excess water off of the asparagus, and toss in oil with sesame seeds, and salt to reheat.
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, lightly toasted
kosher salt to taste
Directions
Fill a large saucepan with 1/2 inch of water and bring to a boil. Cook asparagus until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Return pan to the stove over medium heat, pour in oil, and swirl around pan. Shake excess water off of the asparagus, and toss in oil with sesame seeds, and salt to reheat.
Recipe : Apricot-Glazed Pork Chops
Ingredients
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/3 cup fruity white wine, such as Gewurztraminer
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
Directions
Mix the apricot preserves, wine, and ground ginger together in a small bowl; set aside.
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the pork chops and cook until brown on each side, and no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. Remove chops from the skillet. Reduce heat to medium low. Using the same skillet, pour in the apricot preserves mixture and simmer until thickened, about 4 minutes. Return pork chops to the skillet, turning to coat each side in the sauce; cook 1 minute.
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/3 cup fruity white wine, such as Gewurztraminer
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
Directions
Mix the apricot preserves, wine, and ground ginger together in a small bowl; set aside.
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the pork chops and cook until brown on each side, and no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. Remove chops from the skillet. Reduce heat to medium low. Using the same skillet, pour in the apricot preserves mixture and simmer until thickened, about 4 minutes. Return pork chops to the skillet, turning to coat each side in the sauce; cook 1 minute.
Recipe : Apricot Oat Muffins
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup egg substitute
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugars, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt. In another bowl, combine milk, oil and egg substitute until blended; stir into dry ingredients just until blended (batter will be thin). Fold in the apricots and walnuts.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup egg substitute
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugars, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt. In another bowl, combine milk, oil and egg substitute until blended; stir into dry ingredients just until blended (batter will be thin). Fold in the apricots and walnuts.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Recipe : Banana Bread I
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 bananas, mashed
Directions
Grease and flour two 7x3 inch loaf pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In one bowl, whisk together flour, soda, salt, and sugar. Mix in slightly beaten eggs, melted butter, and mashed bananas. Stir in nuts if desired. Pour into prepared pans.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 bananas, mashed
Directions
Grease and flour two 7x3 inch loaf pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In one bowl, whisk together flour, soda, salt, and sugar. Mix in slightly beaten eggs, melted butter, and mashed bananas. Stir in nuts if desired. Pour into prepared pans.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Recipe : Butter Cookies
Ingredients
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk
red food coloring
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Place the dough in a cookie press fitted with a heart plate; form cookies on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 6-8 minutes or until set but not brown. Cool on wire racks.
Beat butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Blend in enough milk until desired spreading consistency is reached. Add food coloring to a portion or all of the frosting if desired. Frost cookies.
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk
red food coloring
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Place the dough in a cookie press fitted with a heart plate; form cookies on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 6-8 minutes or until set but not brown. Cool on wire racks.
Beat butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Blend in enough milk until desired spreading consistency is reached. Add food coloring to a portion or all of the frosting if desired. Frost cookies.
Recipe : Austrian Jam Cookies
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup chopped almonds
1 cup raspberry jam
Directions
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the vanilla and egg yolk; mix until fluffy. Stir in the flour, and refrigerate dough for 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F ( 150 degrees C ). Grease cookie sheets.
Measure out the dough by teaspoonfuls, and roll into balls. Dip the balls into chopped almonds and set on the prepared cookie sheet 1 inch apart. With a finger, make an indention in each cookie, fill the indention up with jam using a teaspoon or a pastry bag. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, cookies should be golden brown. Remove from pan after baking to cool on a wire rack.
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup chopped almonds
1 cup raspberry jam
Directions
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the vanilla and egg yolk; mix until fluffy. Stir in the flour, and refrigerate dough for 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F ( 150 degrees C ). Grease cookie sheets.
Measure out the dough by teaspoonfuls, and roll into balls. Dip the balls into chopped almonds and set on the prepared cookie sheet 1 inch apart. With a finger, make an indention in each cookie, fill the indention up with jam using a teaspoon or a pastry bag. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, cookies should be golden brown. Remove from pan after baking to cool on a wire rack.
Recipe : Aunt Mary's Vanilla Frosting
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup milk
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Combine butter or margarine, shortening, confectioners' sugar, flour, vanilla, and milk in a mixing bowl. Whip all ingredients until fluffy.
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup milk
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Combine butter or margarine, shortening, confectioners' sugar, flour, vanilla, and milk in a mixing bowl. Whip all ingredients until fluffy.
Recipe : Anadama Bread
Ingredients
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup molasses
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Place 1/2 cup water and cornmeal in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook until mixture thickens; about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butter or margarine and molasses. Let cool to lukewarm.
In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Let sit until creamy; about 10 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled cornmeal mixture with the yeast mixture; stir until well blended. Add 2 cups of the flour and the salt; mix well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
Lightly oil a large mixing bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and put in a warm place to rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a loaf. Place the loaf in a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup molasses
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Place 1/2 cup water and cornmeal in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook until mixture thickens; about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butter or margarine and molasses. Let cool to lukewarm.
In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Let sit until creamy; about 10 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled cornmeal mixture with the yeast mixture; stir until well blended. Add 2 cups of the flour and the salt; mix well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
Lightly oil a large mixing bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and put in a warm place to rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a loaf. Place the loaf in a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Recipe : Beer Battered Fried Vegetables
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups beer
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 carrot, cut into thick strips
1 onion, sliced into rings
6 fresh mushrooms, stems removed
1 green bell pepper, sliced in rings
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cup flour and beer with a wooden spoon; let stand for at least 3 hours at room temperature.
Mix eggs and milk in a small bowl. In a separate bowl mix together 1/2 cup flour and salt and pepper.
Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Dip each vegetable in the egg and milk mixture. Next dip the vegetable into the flour and seasoning mixture, finally dip the vegetable in the beer and flour mixture. Place the vegetables into the oil and fry until golden brown,
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups beer
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 carrot, cut into thick strips
1 onion, sliced into rings
6 fresh mushrooms, stems removed
1 green bell pepper, sliced in rings
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cup flour and beer with a wooden spoon; let stand for at least 3 hours at room temperature.
Mix eggs and milk in a small bowl. In a separate bowl mix together 1/2 cup flour and salt and pepper.
Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Dip each vegetable in the egg and milk mixture. Next dip the vegetable into the flour and seasoning mixture, finally dip the vegetable in the beer and flour mixture. Place the vegetables into the oil and fry until golden brown,
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