Ingredients
4 medium potatoes, cubed
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 large tart apple, peeled and cubed
1 1/4 cups apple cider or apple juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Minced fresh parsley
Directions
In a slow cooker, layer potatoes, carrots, onion and celery. Combine salt, thyme, pepper and caraway; sprinkle half over vegetables. In a skillet, saute chicken in oil until browned; transfer to slow cooker. Top with apple. Combine apple cider and vinegar; pour over chicken and apple. Sprinkle with remaining salt mixture. Top with bay leaf.
Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear. Discard bay leaf. Stir before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Recipe : Bleu Cheese Macaroni
Ingredients
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sliced green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat combine butter, salt, pepper and bell peppers. Simmer until heated through. Stir in cream, flour, yogurt, bleu cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Stir cooked macaroni into cheese mixture and serve hot.
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sliced green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat combine butter, salt, pepper and bell peppers. Simmer until heated through. Stir in cream, flour, yogurt, bleu cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Stir cooked macaroni into cheese mixture and serve hot.
Recipe : Antipasto Squares
Ingredients
2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1/4 pound thinly sliced boiled ham
1/4 pound thinly sliced provolone cheese
1/4 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese
1/4 pound thinly sliced Genoa salami
1/4 pound thinly sliced pepperoni sausage
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained, cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
Unroll one package of crescent roll dough, and cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Layer the ham, provolone cheese, Swiss cheese, salami, pepperoni, and red peppers, on top of the dough.
In a bowl, beat the eggs lightly, and stir in the parmesan cheese and black pepper. Pour 3/4 of this mixture over the peppers. Unroll the second package of dough, and place over the top of the peppers. Brush with the remaining egg mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove foil, and bake another 10 to 20 minutes, or until dough is fluffy and golden brown. Cut into squares. Serve warm, or at room temperature.
2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1/4 pound thinly sliced boiled ham
1/4 pound thinly sliced provolone cheese
1/4 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese
1/4 pound thinly sliced Genoa salami
1/4 pound thinly sliced pepperoni sausage
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained, cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
Unroll one package of crescent roll dough, and cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Layer the ham, provolone cheese, Swiss cheese, salami, pepperoni, and red peppers, on top of the dough.
In a bowl, beat the eggs lightly, and stir in the parmesan cheese and black pepper. Pour 3/4 of this mixture over the peppers. Unroll the second package of dough, and place over the top of the peppers. Brush with the remaining egg mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove foil, and bake another 10 to 20 minutes, or until dough is fluffy and golden brown. Cut into squares. Serve warm, or at room temperature.
Recipe : Big Al's Chicken
Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
10 skinless chicken thighs
Directions
In a jar with a lid, combine the vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, egg substitute, garlic powder, paprika, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Close the lid, and shake to blend. Place chicken in a shallow glass baking dish. Pour about 3/4 of the marinade over it, and reserve the rest for basting. Cover chicken, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard marinade from the dish. Cook the chicken for 10 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Brush reserved sauce onto chicken just before serving.
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
10 skinless chicken thighs
Directions
In a jar with a lid, combine the vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, egg substitute, garlic powder, paprika, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Close the lid, and shake to blend. Place chicken in a shallow glass baking dish. Pour about 3/4 of the marinade over it, and reserve the rest for basting. Cover chicken, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard marinade from the dish. Cook the chicken for 10 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Brush reserved sauce onto chicken just before serving.
Recipe : Blueberry-Lemon Pound Cake
Ingredients
2 cups butter, softened
3 cups white sugar
1 cup milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 tablespoon baking powder
4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups fresh blueberries
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, and lemon zest; stir into the batter alternating with the milk. I like to use a spatula and stir by hand, mixing just until blended so the batter is not over mixed. Be sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl often. Fold in the blueberries. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
2 cups butter, softened
3 cups white sugar
1 cup milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 tablespoon baking powder
4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups fresh blueberries
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, and lemon zest; stir into the batter alternating with the milk. I like to use a spatula and stir by hand, mixing just until blended so the batter is not over mixed. Be sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl often. Fold in the blueberries. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe : Beef Tenderloin Asturias
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
4 (6 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
salt and pepper to taste
1 small onion, minced
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup beef broth
4 ounces Spanish blue cheese, such as Cabrales or Valdeon
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Season steaks to taste with salt and pepper, then sear on both sides in hot oil. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until steaks reach desired doneness, about 6 minutes for medium-rare. Remove steaks from skillet and keep warm.
Stir in minced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with paprika and cook for an additional minute. Increase heat to medium-high, then pour in wine. Simmer until the wine has reduced by half, then add the beef broth, return to a simmer, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the crumbled blue cheese until just melted.
To serve, pour the sauce over the steaks and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
1/4 cup olive oil
4 (6 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
salt and pepper to taste
1 small onion, minced
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup beef broth
4 ounces Spanish blue cheese, such as Cabrales or Valdeon
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Season steaks to taste with salt and pepper, then sear on both sides in hot oil. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until steaks reach desired doneness, about 6 minutes for medium-rare. Remove steaks from skillet and keep warm.
Stir in minced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with paprika and cook for an additional minute. Increase heat to medium-high, then pour in wine. Simmer until the wine has reduced by half, then add the beef broth, return to a simmer, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the crumbled blue cheese until just melted.
To serve, pour the sauce over the steaks and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Recipe : Broccoli Delight Salad
Ingredients
5 cups fresh chopped broccoli
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup sunflower kernels
Directions
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, raisins and onion. In a small bowl, combine sugar, vinegar and mayonnaise. Pour over broccoli; toss to coat. Refrigerate. Just before serving, sprinkle with bacon and sunflower seeds; toss.
5 cups fresh chopped broccoli
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup sunflower kernels
Directions
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, raisins and onion. In a small bowl, combine sugar, vinegar and mayonnaise. Pour over broccoli; toss to coat. Refrigerate. Just before serving, sprinkle with bacon and sunflower seeds; toss.
Recipe : Ajiaco (Beef and Pepper Stew)
Ingredients
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup thickly sliced shallots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder, or to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 cups cubed cooked roast beef
1 pound baby red potatoes, cut in half
2 cups water
1 quart beef broth
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Directions
Heat the canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in shallots, garlic, and red pepper; cook until the shallot has softened and turned translucent, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle in the chipotle powder and cumin; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the roast beef and red potatoes, pour in the water and beef broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in the oregano, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Stir in chopped parsley before serving. Garnish each bowl with a few slices of hard-cooked egg.
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup thickly sliced shallots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder, or to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 cups cubed cooked roast beef
1 pound baby red potatoes, cut in half
2 cups water
1 quart beef broth
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Directions
Heat the canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in shallots, garlic, and red pepper; cook until the shallot has softened and turned translucent, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle in the chipotle powder and cumin; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the roast beef and red potatoes, pour in the water and beef broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in the oregano, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Stir in chopped parsley before serving. Garnish each bowl with a few slices of hard-cooked egg.
Recipe : Blue Cheese Cake
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces crushed cheese flavored crackers
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces blue cheese
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup picante sauce
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Butter an 8 inch spring form pan. Sprinkle cracker crumbs on bottom and sides.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, blue cheese, eggs, flour, salt, picante sauce and sour cream. Slowly stir in the onions. Pour the mixture into the pan. Sprinkle the walnuts on top.
Bake in the preheated oven 1 hour. Chill overnight. Serve at room temperature on crackers.
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces crushed cheese flavored crackers
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces blue cheese
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup picante sauce
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Butter an 8 inch spring form pan. Sprinkle cracker crumbs on bottom and sides.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, blue cheese, eggs, flour, salt, picante sauce and sour cream. Slowly stir in the onions. Pour the mixture into the pan. Sprinkle the walnuts on top.
Bake in the preheated oven 1 hour. Chill overnight. Serve at room temperature on crackers.
Recipe : Amazin' Raisin Cake
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup milk
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup raisins
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch pans.
In large bowl with mixer at low speed, beat together flour, sugar, mayonnaise, milk, eggs, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cloves, scraping bowl frequently, for 2 minutes. Batter will be thick. Sir in the chopped apples, raisins and walnuts.
Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove and cool on wire racks.
In a large bowl, whip the cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Fill and frost the cake.
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup milk
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup raisins
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch pans.
In large bowl with mixer at low speed, beat together flour, sugar, mayonnaise, milk, eggs, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cloves, scraping bowl frequently, for 2 minutes. Batter will be thick. Sir in the chopped apples, raisins and walnuts.
Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove and cool on wire racks.
In a large bowl, whip the cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Fill and frost the cake.
Recipe : Ambrosia Salad II
Ingredients
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 bananas, sliced
2 cups flaked coconut
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup pecan pieces
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup maraschino cherries
Directions
In a large bowl, combine mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, bananas, coconut, marshmallows, and pecan pieces. Fold in whipped topping. Garnish with maraschino cherries. Chill for 1 hour or overnight.
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 bananas, sliced
2 cups flaked coconut
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup pecan pieces
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup maraschino cherries
Directions
In a large bowl, combine mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, bananas, coconut, marshmallows, and pecan pieces. Fold in whipped topping. Garnish with maraschino cherries. Chill for 1 hour or overnight.
Recipe : Bean 'N' Beef Crescent Pie
Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
1/3 cup salsa
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup refried beans
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese or Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and salsa; simmer, uncovered, until thickened. Meanwhile, unroll crescent roll dough. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish; seal perforations. Spread cream cheese over the dough.
Stir the refried beans into beef mixture. Spoon over cream cheese layer. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.
1 1/4 pounds ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
1/3 cup salsa
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup refried beans
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese or Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and salsa; simmer, uncovered, until thickened. Meanwhile, unroll crescent roll dough. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish; seal perforations. Spread cream cheese over the dough.
Stir the refried beans into beef mixture. Spoon over cream cheese layer. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.
Recipe : Alpine Burgers
Ingredients
3/4 cup sweet onions
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms
1/4 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1 Morningstar Farms� Grillers� Original
1 teaspoon brown mustard or Dijon mustard
1 slice multigrain or whole-wheat bread
1/3 cup baby arugula
1 tablespoon Gruyere cheese or Swiss cheese
Directions
In large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onions, covered, over medium-low heat for 16 to 20 minutes or until onions are very tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in mushrooms and garlic. Cook over medium heat, covered, for 4 to 6 minutes or until onions begin to brown and mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, cook veggie burger according to package directions.
Spread mustard on one side of bread slice. Top with arugula (if desired). Place burger on arugula. Spoon onion mixture over burger. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve immediately.
3/4 cup sweet onions
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms
1/4 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1 Morningstar Farms� Grillers� Original
1 teaspoon brown mustard or Dijon mustard
1 slice multigrain or whole-wheat bread
1/3 cup baby arugula
1 tablespoon Gruyere cheese or Swiss cheese
Directions
In large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onions, covered, over medium-low heat for 16 to 20 minutes or until onions are very tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in mushrooms and garlic. Cook over medium heat, covered, for 4 to 6 minutes or until onions begin to brown and mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, cook veggie burger according to package directions.
Spread mustard on one side of bread slice. Top with arugula (if desired). Place burger on arugula. Spoon onion mixture over burger. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve immediately.
Recipe : Banana Nut Muesli
Ingredients
1 cup water
2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1 firm bananas. sliced
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
In a bowl, mix all of the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled.
1 cup water
2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1 firm bananas. sliced
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
In a bowl, mix all of the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled.
Recipe : Baked Buffalo Chicken Strips
Ingredients
2 cups low-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot�)
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 (8 ounce) package panko bread crumbs
1 cup liquid egg substitute (such as Egg Beaters�)
cooking spray
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot�), or to taste
Directions
Whisk together the buttermilk and 1/2 cup hot pepper sauce in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breast strips, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet; set aside. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
Place the panko bread crumbs and egg substitute in separate dishes. Gently press the chicken into the bread crumbs to coat and shake off the excess. Dip into the beaten egg, then press into bread crumbs again. Gently toss between your hands so any bread crumbs that haven't stuck can fall away. Arrange the breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Spray chicken strips lightly with cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then gently flip the chicken strips and spray with cooking spray again. Continue baking the chicken until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes more. Add a dash more of the hot pepper sauce, a return to oven. Bake until the sauce dries, about 5 minutes.
2 cups low-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot�)
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 (8 ounce) package panko bread crumbs
1 cup liquid egg substitute (such as Egg Beaters�)
cooking spray
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot�), or to taste
Directions
Whisk together the buttermilk and 1/2 cup hot pepper sauce in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breast strips, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet; set aside. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
Place the panko bread crumbs and egg substitute in separate dishes. Gently press the chicken into the bread crumbs to coat and shake off the excess. Dip into the beaten egg, then press into bread crumbs again. Gently toss between your hands so any bread crumbs that haven't stuck can fall away. Arrange the breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Spray chicken strips lightly with cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then gently flip the chicken strips and spray with cooking spray again. Continue baking the chicken until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes more. Add a dash more of the hot pepper sauce, a return to oven. Bake until the sauce dries, about 5 minutes.
Recipe : Al's Quick Vegetarian Spaghetti
Ingredients
1 pound uncooked spaghetti
1 cup broccoli florets
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 cup sliced carrots
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add spaghetti and return water to a boil. Cook until spaghetti is al dente; drain well.
Combine broccoli, corn, mushrooms, carrots and tomato sauce in large sauce pot. Cook on medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally to keep sauce from sticking. Serve sauce over spaghetti.
1 pound uncooked spaghetti
1 cup broccoli florets
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 cup sliced carrots
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add spaghetti and return water to a boil. Cook until spaghetti is al dente; drain well.
Combine broccoli, corn, mushrooms, carrots and tomato sauce in large sauce pot. Cook on medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally to keep sauce from sticking. Serve sauce over spaghetti.
Recipe : Boston Brown Bread I
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2/3 cup raisins
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, stir together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt. Mix in molasses and buttermilk. Stir in raisins or currants. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2/3 cup raisins
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, stir together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt. Mix in molasses and buttermilk. Stir in raisins or currants. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Recipe : Broccoli-Stuffed Sole
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
8 (4 ounce) sole or whitefish fillets
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper. In another bowl, combine the broccoli, rice, cheese and half of the butter mixture. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each fillet. Roll up and place seam side down in a baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Pour remaining butter mixture over roll-ups.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Baste with pan drippings; sprinkle with paprika.
2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
8 (4 ounce) sole or whitefish fillets
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper. In another bowl, combine the broccoli, rice, cheese and half of the butter mixture. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each fillet. Roll up and place seam side down in a baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Pour remaining butter mixture over roll-ups.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Baste with pan drippings; sprinkle with paprika.
Recipe : Avocado and Fruit Salad
Ingredients
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
1 fresh peach - peeled, pitted and diced
1/2 cup diced sweet onion
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Mix together the avocado, peach, and onion in a bowl. Pour the lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Toss the mixture until evenly coated.
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
1 fresh peach - peeled, pitted and diced
1/2 cup diced sweet onion
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Mix together the avocado, peach, and onion in a bowl. Pour the lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Toss the mixture until evenly coated.
Recipe : Baby Food Cake I
Ingredients
1 (18.25 ounce) package moist yellow cake mix
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (4 ounce) jar apricot baby food
1 (4 ounce) jar plum baby food
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 or 10 inch Bundt pan.
Combine the cake mix, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, apricot baby food and plum baby food. Mix for 2 minutes. Stir in walnuts and pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 1 hour. Wonderful with a light dusting of confectioner's sugar or with an almond frosting.
1 (18.25 ounce) package moist yellow cake mix
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (4 ounce) jar apricot baby food
1 (4 ounce) jar plum baby food
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 or 10 inch Bundt pan.
Combine the cake mix, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, apricot baby food and plum baby food. Mix for 2 minutes. Stir in walnuts and pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 1 hour. Wonderful with a light dusting of confectioner's sugar or with an almond frosting.
Recipe : Blueberry Zucchini Bread
Ingredients
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups white sugar
2 cups shredded zucchini
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 pint fresh blueberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 4 mini-loaf pans.
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar. Fold in the zucchini. Beat in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gently fold in the blueberries. Transfer to the prepared mini-loaf pans.
Bake 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in pans, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups white sugar
2 cups shredded zucchini
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 pint fresh blueberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 4 mini-loaf pans.
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar. Fold in the zucchini. Beat in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gently fold in the blueberries. Transfer to the prepared mini-loaf pans.
Bake 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in pans, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Recipe : Barbecued Pork Chops
Ingredients
8 lean pork chops
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a skillet, heat a small amount of oil and brown both sides of the pork chops.
In a bowl combine ketchup, salt, celery seed, nutmeg, vinegar, water, and bay leaf; Pour over chops.
Bake in oven for 90 minutes. Turn chops once during baking.
8 lean pork chops
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a skillet, heat a small amount of oil and brown both sides of the pork chops.
In a bowl combine ketchup, salt, celery seed, nutmeg, vinegar, water, and bay leaf; Pour over chops.
Bake in oven for 90 minutes. Turn chops once during baking.
Recipe : Bruschetta II
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) loaf French baguette
1 1/2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and torn
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups finely chopped almonds
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 clove garlic, minced
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange the bread slices on a non-stick cookie sheet.
In an electric blender or food processor combine the spinach, Parmesan, almonds, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend until a paste forms. Pulse in 2 tablespoons olive oil; continue pulsing until the mixture is the consistency of soft butter.
In a small mixing bowl combine chopped tomatoes, green onion and 1 tablespoon olive oil; stir.
Bake the bread slices for 5 minutes or until crisp and brown.
Arrange toast on a serving platter. Spread each piece of toast with a thin layer of the blended pesto, then top with the tomato mixture.
1 (8 ounce) loaf French baguette
1 1/2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and torn
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups finely chopped almonds
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 clove garlic, minced
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange the bread slices on a non-stick cookie sheet.
In an electric blender or food processor combine the spinach, Parmesan, almonds, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend until a paste forms. Pulse in 2 tablespoons olive oil; continue pulsing until the mixture is the consistency of soft butter.
In a small mixing bowl combine chopped tomatoes, green onion and 1 tablespoon olive oil; stir.
Bake the bread slices for 5 minutes or until crisp and brown.
Arrange toast on a serving platter. Spread each piece of toast with a thin layer of the blended pesto, then top with the tomato mixture.
Recipe : Bacon Quiche Tarts
Ingredients
5 slices bacon
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated flaky biscuit dough
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups.
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until crisp and evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
Place the cream cheese, milk, and eggs in a medium bowl, and beat until smooth with an electric mixer set on Low. Stir in Swiss cheese and green onion, and set aside.
Separate dough into 10 biscuits. Press into the bottom and sides of each muffin cup, forming 1/4 inch rims. Sprinkle half of the bacon into the bottoms of the dough-lined muffin cups. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into each cup.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until filling is set and rims of the tarts are golden brown. Sprinkle with the remaining bacon, and lightly press into the filling. Remove from pan, and serve warm.
5 slices bacon
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated flaky biscuit dough
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups.
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until crisp and evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
Place the cream cheese, milk, and eggs in a medium bowl, and beat until smooth with an electric mixer set on Low. Stir in Swiss cheese and green onion, and set aside.
Separate dough into 10 biscuits. Press into the bottom and sides of each muffin cup, forming 1/4 inch rims. Sprinkle half of the bacon into the bottoms of the dough-lined muffin cups. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into each cup.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until filling is set and rims of the tarts are golden brown. Sprinkle with the remaining bacon, and lightly press into the filling. Remove from pan, and serve warm.
Recipe : BREAKSTONE'S Simply Citrus Cream Cake
Ingredients
1 package (2-layer size) yellow or white cake mix
1 pkg. (4 serving size) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding
1 1/3 cups BREAKSTONE'S Sour Cream, divided
1/4 cup oil
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans; set aside. Place cake mix, dry pudding mix, 1 cup of the sour cream, eggs, oil, water and orange peel in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute; scrape bowl. Beat on medium speed an additional 2 minutes. Pour evenly into prepared pans.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool completely.
Beat remaining 1/3 cup sour cream and powdered sugar in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Set aside.
Place 1 of the cake layers on serving plate; spread with half of the whipped topping mixture. Top with half of the orange segments. Repeat cake and topping layers. Garnish with remaining orange segments. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
1 package (2-layer size) yellow or white cake mix
1 pkg. (4 serving size) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding
1 1/3 cups BREAKSTONE'S Sour Cream, divided
1/4 cup oil
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans; set aside. Place cake mix, dry pudding mix, 1 cup of the sour cream, eggs, oil, water and orange peel in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute; scrape bowl. Beat on medium speed an additional 2 minutes. Pour evenly into prepared pans.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool completely.
Beat remaining 1/3 cup sour cream and powdered sugar in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Set aside.
Place 1 of the cake layers on serving plate; spread with half of the whipped topping mixture. Top with half of the orange segments. Repeat cake and topping layers. Garnish with remaining orange segments. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe : Breakfast Pepperoni Pizza
Ingredients
1 green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon butter
1 (7 inch) prebaked Italian bread shell crust
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup pizza sauce
12 slices pepperoni sausage
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, onion and water. In a small skillet, heat butter until hot. Add egg mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are partially set.
Place the crust on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons cheese and drizzle with about 2 tablespoons pizza sauce. Top with scrambled egg mixture. Drizzle with remaining pizza sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top with pepperoni. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until crust is slightly crisp. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
1 green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon butter
1 (7 inch) prebaked Italian bread shell crust
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup pizza sauce
12 slices pepperoni sausage
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, onion and water. In a small skillet, heat butter until hot. Add egg mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are partially set.
Place the crust on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons cheese and drizzle with about 2 tablespoons pizza sauce. Top with scrambled egg mixture. Drizzle with remaining pizza sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top with pepperoni. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until crust is slightly crisp. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe : Best Ever Brisket
Ingredients
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 (4 pound) beef brisket
1 1/2 cups beef broth
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine the chili powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, sugar, and seasoning salt in a medium bowl, and blend thoroughly. Apply rub to surface of brisket.
Cook brisket, uncovered, in preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven and add beef broth to roasting pan. Lower oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), cover roasting pan tightly with foil, and cook 3 more hours. Let brisket rest 30 minutes before slicing.
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 (4 pound) beef brisket
1 1/2 cups beef broth
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine the chili powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, sugar, and seasoning salt in a medium bowl, and blend thoroughly. Apply rub to surface of brisket.
Cook brisket, uncovered, in preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven and add beef broth to roasting pan. Lower oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), cover roasting pan tightly with foil, and cook 3 more hours. Let brisket rest 30 minutes before slicing.
Recipe : Broccoli Salad Supreme
Ingredients
10 cups broccoli florets
6 cups seedless red grapes
1 cup sliced celery
6 green onions, sliced
2 cups mayonnaise
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/3 cups slivered almonds, toasted
Directions
In a large salad bowl, combine the broccoli, grapes, celery and onions. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, gently stir in bacon and almonds.
10 cups broccoli florets
6 cups seedless red grapes
1 cup sliced celery
6 green onions, sliced
2 cups mayonnaise
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/3 cups slivered almonds, toasted
Directions
In a large salad bowl, combine the broccoli, grapes, celery and onions. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, gently stir in bacon and almonds.
Recipe : Baked Pretzels
Ingredients
1 tablespoon margarine
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 tablespoons kosher salt
Directions
Measure first 6 ingredients in order listed into baking pan. Select: Dough/Pasta Setting and press start.
When the cycle is complete remove dough to a lightly floured surface. If necessary, knead in enough flour to make dough easy to handle. Roll into a 14X9 inch rectangle. With a sharp knife, cut into eighteen 14X1/2 inch strips. Gently pull each strip into a rope 16 inches long. To shape into pretzels: Curve ends of each rope to make a circle; cross ends at top. Twist ends once and lay over bottom of circle. Place on greased baking sheets. DO NOT LET RISE.
Combine lightly beaten egg and 1tablespoon water; brush on pretzels. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 18-20 minutes or until done. Remove from sheets and let pretzels cool on wire rack. Enjoy!
1 tablespoon margarine
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 tablespoons kosher salt
Directions
Measure first 6 ingredients in order listed into baking pan. Select: Dough/Pasta Setting and press start.
When the cycle is complete remove dough to a lightly floured surface. If necessary, knead in enough flour to make dough easy to handle. Roll into a 14X9 inch rectangle. With a sharp knife, cut into eighteen 14X1/2 inch strips. Gently pull each strip into a rope 16 inches long. To shape into pretzels: Curve ends of each rope to make a circle; cross ends at top. Twist ends once and lay over bottom of circle. Place on greased baking sheets. DO NOT LET RISE.
Combine lightly beaten egg and 1tablespoon water; brush on pretzels. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 18-20 minutes or until done. Remove from sheets and let pretzels cool on wire rack. Enjoy!
Recipe : Beets and Greens
Ingredients
1 bunch beets - trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached, greens washed and reserved
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
sea salt (optional)
fresh-ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Rub the beets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place onto prepared baking sheet. Place in preheated oven, and bake until the beets can be easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 60 minutes depending on size. When done, allow to cool on the baking sheet until cool enough to handle, then remove and discard the skin, and cut the beets into wedges or slices.
Meanwhile, cut the beet greens in to 1/4 inch wide ribbons. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until it begins to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Once the onions have begun to caramelize, stir in the beet greens and cook until they wilt. Add the beet slices and continue cooking until heated through. Season with sea salt and pepper before serving.
1 bunch beets - trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached, greens washed and reserved
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
sea salt (optional)
fresh-ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Rub the beets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place onto prepared baking sheet. Place in preheated oven, and bake until the beets can be easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 60 minutes depending on size. When done, allow to cool on the baking sheet until cool enough to handle, then remove and discard the skin, and cut the beets into wedges or slices.
Meanwhile, cut the beet greens in to 1/4 inch wide ribbons. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until it begins to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Once the onions have begun to caramelize, stir in the beet greens and cook until they wilt. Add the beet slices and continue cooking until heated through. Season with sea salt and pepper before serving.
Recipe : Bangalore Cornish Hens
Ingredients
2 teaspoons caraway seed
2 tablespoons salt
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup mild paprika
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 large zucchinis, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
3 medium turnips, peeled, halved, and cut into 1-inch thick slices
2 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
3 medium crookneck yellow squash, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch wedges
1 (28 ounce) can canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 (1 1/2 pound) Cornish game hens, halved lengthwise
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Coarsely grind caraway seeds with salt with a mortar and pestle. Mash the garlic into a paste with the caraway. In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic paste with the honey, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with paprika, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and black pepper; mix well.
Lightly oil the inside of a heavy, ovenproof Dutch oven. Add the zucchini, turnips, red pepper, yellow squash, and onions. Toss with 1/2 of the spice paste. Stir in tomatoes and chicken broth. Toss the Cornish hens with the remaining spice paste, then arrange them in the Dutch oven, so that the cut side is facing down.
Cover the Dutch oven, and bake in the center of the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. If a crunchy skin is desired on the Cornish hens, uncover during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Skim the fat off of the broth.
Serve hens on top of vegetables, spoon some of the broth over, and sprinkle with the parsley, cilantro, and mint.
2 teaspoons caraway seed
2 tablespoons salt
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup mild paprika
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 large zucchinis, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
3 medium turnips, peeled, halved, and cut into 1-inch thick slices
2 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
3 medium crookneck yellow squash, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch wedges
1 (28 ounce) can canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 (1 1/2 pound) Cornish game hens, halved lengthwise
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Coarsely grind caraway seeds with salt with a mortar and pestle. Mash the garlic into a paste with the caraway. In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic paste with the honey, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with paprika, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and black pepper; mix well.
Lightly oil the inside of a heavy, ovenproof Dutch oven. Add the zucchini, turnips, red pepper, yellow squash, and onions. Toss with 1/2 of the spice paste. Stir in tomatoes and chicken broth. Toss the Cornish hens with the remaining spice paste, then arrange them in the Dutch oven, so that the cut side is facing down.
Cover the Dutch oven, and bake in the center of the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. If a crunchy skin is desired on the Cornish hens, uncover during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Skim the fat off of the broth.
Serve hens on top of vegetables, spoon some of the broth over, and sprinkle with the parsley, cilantro, and mint.
Recipe : Breaded Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
20 Brussels sprouts, cleaned and trimmed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
Directions
Place the Brussels sprouts into a large saucepan and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender enough to easily pierce with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and allow to dry for a few minutes.
Place the Brussels sprouts into a serving dish and toss with melted butter to coat. Stir in the breadcrumbs gently until evenly distributed.
20 Brussels sprouts, cleaned and trimmed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
Directions
Place the Brussels sprouts into a large saucepan and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender enough to easily pierce with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and allow to dry for a few minutes.
Place the Brussels sprouts into a serving dish and toss with melted butter to coat. Stir in the breadcrumbs gently until evenly distributed.
Recipe : Afternoon Tea Scones
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons water
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg, sour cream, currants, lemon peel and orange peel.
Turn onto a well-floured surface. Roll into a 7-in. circle In a small bowl, beat egg yolk and water. Brush over dough. Cut into six wedges. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons water
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg, sour cream, currants, lemon peel and orange peel.
Turn onto a well-floured surface. Roll into a 7-in. circle In a small bowl, beat egg yolk and water. Brush over dough. Cut into six wedges. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Recipe : Beer Cheese Soup IV
Ingredients
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook cauliflower in water to cover until just tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large pot over medium heat, melt margarine. Stir in onion, garlic and Worcestershire and cook until onion is translucent. Pour in beer and bring to a boil. Pour in chicken broth and return to a boil. Then reduce heat, stir in cauliflower, and heat through.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water, stirring to dissolve. Set aside. Stir half-and-half and Cheddar into the soup until the cheese melts. Stir in cornstarch mixture and continue to cook and stir until soup thickens. Serve at once.
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook cauliflower in water to cover until just tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large pot over medium heat, melt margarine. Stir in onion, garlic and Worcestershire and cook until onion is translucent. Pour in beer and bring to a boil. Pour in chicken broth and return to a boil. Then reduce heat, stir in cauliflower, and heat through.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water, stirring to dissolve. Set aside. Stir half-and-half and Cheddar into the soup until the cheese melts. Stir in cornstarch mixture and continue to cook and stir until soup thickens. Serve at once.
Recipe : Best Ever Party Appetizer
Ingredients
12 ounces goat cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and diced
1 cup black olives, chopped
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
3 cloves garlic, halved
Directions
Slice goat cheese into one inch pieces and place in a single layer on a large platter. Sprinkle olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, basil and rosemary over the cheese.
Using toothpicks, insert the garlic cloves into the cheese throughout the mixture.
Allow the mixture to marinate 6 hours, or overnight, in the refrigerator. Remove the toothpicks, and serve with sliced French bread.
12 ounces goat cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and diced
1 cup black olives, chopped
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
3 cloves garlic, halved
Directions
Slice goat cheese into one inch pieces and place in a single layer on a large platter. Sprinkle olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, basil and rosemary over the cheese.
Using toothpicks, insert the garlic cloves into the cheese throughout the mixture.
Allow the mixture to marinate 6 hours, or overnight, in the refrigerator. Remove the toothpicks, and serve with sliced French bread.
Recipe : Bayou Samburgers
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef
4 cloves roasted garlic, chopped
1 pinch garlic pepper
1 pinch lemon pepper
1 pinch Cajun seasoning
4 slices sweet onion, 1/2 inch thick
4 large Hawaiian sweet rolls
4 slices American cheese
4 slices smoked Edam cheese
4 green leaf lettuce leaves
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced
8 dill pickle slices
Creole mustard (optional)
creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™ (optional)
ketchup (optional)
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Mix together the ground beef and roasted garlic. Form the mixture into four balls, and flatten into patties about 3/4 inch thick. Sprinkle the patties with garlic pepper, lemon salt, and Cajun seasoning.
Lightly oil the grilling surface. Place onions on the grill, and toast on both sides. Place beef patties on the grill, and set the onions on top of them. Grill for about 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. If you're lucky (or trashy) enough to still have a coffee can of grease on your stove, brush both sides of the Hawaiian rolls, then toast them on the grill.
To assemble, place the patties on buns, and top with slices of American and Edam cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and your choice of condiments such as ketchup, Creole mustard, and salad dressing. These listed are some of mine.
2 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef
4 cloves roasted garlic, chopped
1 pinch garlic pepper
1 pinch lemon pepper
1 pinch Cajun seasoning
4 slices sweet onion, 1/2 inch thick
4 large Hawaiian sweet rolls
4 slices American cheese
4 slices smoked Edam cheese
4 green leaf lettuce leaves
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced
8 dill pickle slices
Creole mustard (optional)
creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™ (optional)
ketchup (optional)
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Mix together the ground beef and roasted garlic. Form the mixture into four balls, and flatten into patties about 3/4 inch thick. Sprinkle the patties with garlic pepper, lemon salt, and Cajun seasoning.
Lightly oil the grilling surface. Place onions on the grill, and toast on both sides. Place beef patties on the grill, and set the onions on top of them. Grill for about 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. If you're lucky (or trashy) enough to still have a coffee can of grease on your stove, brush both sides of the Hawaiian rolls, then toast them on the grill.
To assemble, place the patties on buns, and top with slices of American and Edam cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and your choice of condiments such as ketchup, Creole mustard, and salad dressing. These listed are some of mine.
Recipe : Baby Food Cake III
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 (4 ounce) jars plum baby food
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup applesauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, and oil. Beat until smooth. Mix in baby food and nuts. Beat in flour mixture alternately with applesauce. Pour batter into a 10 inch Bundt pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 (4 ounce) jars plum baby food
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup applesauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, and oil. Beat until smooth. Mix in baby food and nuts. Beat in flour mixture alternately with applesauce. Pour batter into a 10 inch Bundt pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
Recipe : Aussie Lime Pie
Ingredients
2/3 cup rolled oats
2/3 cup flaked coconut
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup lime juice
4 egg yolks, beaten
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch glass pie pan.
In a medium bowl, mix together oats, coconut, flour, and sugar. In a separate bowl, mix together melted butter or margarine, corn syrup, and baking soda until frothy. Add corn syrup mixture to oat mixture and stir until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Press mixture evenly into bottom and sides of pie pan.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine condensed milk, lime juice, egg yolks, and lemon rind. Beat on medium speed 1 minute. Pour mixture into pie crust.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, until firm in center. Do not allow to brown on top. Chill before serving.
2/3 cup rolled oats
2/3 cup flaked coconut
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup lime juice
4 egg yolks, beaten
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch glass pie pan.
In a medium bowl, mix together oats, coconut, flour, and sugar. In a separate bowl, mix together melted butter or margarine, corn syrup, and baking soda until frothy. Add corn syrup mixture to oat mixture and stir until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Press mixture evenly into bottom and sides of pie pan.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine condensed milk, lime juice, egg yolks, and lemon rind. Beat on medium speed 1 minute. Pour mixture into pie crust.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, until firm in center. Do not allow to brown on top. Chill before serving.
Recipe : Apricot Barbecued Chicken
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
Hot cooked rice
Directions
In a large skillet, cook chicken and garlic in oil until browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
In a bowl, combine the apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, water and onion soup mix. Pour over the chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with rice.
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
Hot cooked rice
Directions
In a large skillet, cook chicken and garlic in oil until browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
In a bowl, combine the apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, water and onion soup mix. Pour over the chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with rice.
Recipe : Banana Muffins with a Crunch
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup melted butter, cooled
2 bananas, mashed
1 banana, chopped
1 cup granola
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup banana chips (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix in the eggs, milk, vanilla, and butter. Fold in mashed bananas, chopped banana, granola, walnuts, and coconut. Scoop into the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle with banana chips.
Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup melted butter, cooled
2 bananas, mashed
1 banana, chopped
1 cup granola
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup banana chips (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix in the eggs, milk, vanilla, and butter. Fold in mashed bananas, chopped banana, granola, walnuts, and coconut. Scoop into the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle with banana chips.
Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Recipe : Brown Rice Breakfast Porridge
Ingredients
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup 2% low-fat milk
2 tablespoons dried blueberries
1 dash cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
Combine the cooked brown rice, milk, blueberries, cinnamon, and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Beat the egg in a small bowl. Temper the egg by whisking in some of the hot rice, a tablespoon at a time until you have incorporated about 6 tablespoons. Stir the egg into the rice along with the vanilla and butter, and continue cooking over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to thicken.
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup 2% low-fat milk
2 tablespoons dried blueberries
1 dash cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
Combine the cooked brown rice, milk, blueberries, cinnamon, and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Beat the egg in a small bowl. Temper the egg by whisking in some of the hot rice, a tablespoon at a time until you have incorporated about 6 tablespoons. Stir the egg into the rice along with the vanilla and butter, and continue cooking over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to thicken.
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