Ingredients
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a bowl, soak oats in buttermilk for 15 minutes. Stir in egg, sugar and oil. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into oat mixture just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 16-18 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Recipe : Bacon Roll Ups II
Ingredients
1 (1 pound) loaf white bread, crusts trimmed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cut each slice of white bread in half horizontally. Spread with cream cheese. Tightly roll each piece of bread with half a piece of bacon. The bacon should be on the outside of the bread. Secure with toothpicks.
Arrange roll ups in a single layer on a medium baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until bacon is no longer pink and bread is lightly browned. Serve warm.
1 (1 pound) loaf white bread, crusts trimmed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cut each slice of white bread in half horizontally. Spread with cream cheese. Tightly roll each piece of bread with half a piece of bacon. The bacon should be on the outside of the bread. Secure with toothpicks.
Arrange roll ups in a single layer on a medium baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until bacon is no longer pink and bread is lightly browned. Serve warm.
Recipe : Apple Iceberg Salad
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons evaporated milk
2 large red apples, diced
1 head iceberg lettuce, torn
Directions
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and milk; mix well. add apples. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Just before serving, toss with lettuce.
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons evaporated milk
2 large red apples, diced
1 head iceberg lettuce, torn
Directions
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and milk; mix well. add apples. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Just before serving, toss with lettuce.
Recipe : Beijinho de Coco (Coconut Little Kiss)
Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon butter, plus more for pan
1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
sweetened flaked coconut for decorating
whole cloves for decorating
Directions
Bring milk and butter to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the milk has reduced to half and thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the 1/4 cup coconut, and allow to cool a bit before pouring into a buttered bowl. Chill in the refrigerator until cold, about 2 hours.
With buttered or oiled hands, form milk mixture into tablespoon-sized balls, and roll in coconut flakes. Stick a clove into each beijinho as decoration.
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon butter, plus more for pan
1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
sweetened flaked coconut for decorating
whole cloves for decorating
Directions
Bring milk and butter to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the milk has reduced to half and thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the 1/4 cup coconut, and allow to cool a bit before pouring into a buttered bowl. Chill in the refrigerator until cold, about 2 hours.
With buttered or oiled hands, form milk mixture into tablespoon-sized balls, and roll in coconut flakes. Stick a clove into each beijinho as decoration.
Recipe : Bacon Turnip Mash
Ingredients
2 pounds orange turnip
2 tablespoons butter
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 dash garlic powder
1/2 pound bacon - cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
Directions
Peel and cube the turnip. Cook in a saucepan in salted water until very tender. Drain then mash with the butter or margarine, salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. Set aside.
In a skillet fry the bacon until nice and crispy. Remove from the skillet and crumble. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease.
To the skillet with the 2 tablespoons of bacon grease add the mashed turnip and crumpled bacon. Stir and heat to the desired temperature before serving.
2 pounds orange turnip
2 tablespoons butter
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 dash garlic powder
1/2 pound bacon - cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
Directions
Peel and cube the turnip. Cook in a saucepan in salted water until very tender. Drain then mash with the butter or margarine, salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. Set aside.
In a skillet fry the bacon until nice and crispy. Remove from the skillet and crumble. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease.
To the skillet with the 2 tablespoons of bacon grease add the mashed turnip and crumpled bacon. Stir and heat to the desired temperature before serving.
Recipe : Butter Cookies I
Ingredients
1 cup butter
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and add 2 cups of the flour and the sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time until well blended. Slowly mix in the remaining 2 cups of flour.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 of an inch. Cut cookies using cookie cutters and place 1 1/2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until brown at the edges.
1 cup butter
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and add 2 cups of the flour and the sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time until well blended. Slowly mix in the remaining 2 cups of flour.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 of an inch. Cut cookies using cookie cutters and place 1 1/2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until brown at the edges.
Recipe : Australian Federation Biscuits
Ingredients
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup hot water
1 1/2 cups chopped pitted dates
1 1/2 cups golden raisins
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water. Stir in the dates and raisins; set aside.
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the date and raisin mixture. Combine the flour and cinnamon; mix into the batter until just blended. Finally stir in the walnuts. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Cookies should be at least 1 inch apart.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup hot water
1 1/2 cups chopped pitted dates
1 1/2 cups golden raisins
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water. Stir in the dates and raisins; set aside.
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the date and raisin mixture. Combine the flour and cinnamon; mix into the batter until just blended. Finally stir in the walnuts. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Cookies should be at least 1 inch apart.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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,
Recipe : Breakfast Cake Mix
Ingredients
8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 cups sugar
2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cups shortening
3 cups raisins
3 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups chopped pecans
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each cake):
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup water
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, milk powder, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Store in airtight containers in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. In a large bowl, combine the topping ingredients. Store in airtight containers in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 cups sugar
2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cups shortening
3 cups raisins
3 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups chopped pecans
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each cake):
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup water
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, milk powder, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Store in airtight containers in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. In a large bowl, combine the topping ingredients. Store in airtight containers in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
Recipe : Blueberry Buckle II
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups blueberries
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C); lightly grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, cream together 1/4 cup butter and 3/4 cup sugar. Beat in egg. Beat in milk. Combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt, and stir into butter mixture. Finally, fold in blueberries and spread mixture into prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon and 1/3 cup flour. Mix together until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then sprinkle over blueberry mixture.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until topping is golden.
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups blueberries
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C); lightly grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, cream together 1/4 cup butter and 3/4 cup sugar. Beat in egg. Beat in milk. Combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt, and stir into butter mixture. Finally, fold in blueberries and spread mixture into prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon and 1/3 cup flour. Mix together until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then sprinkle over blueberry mixture.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until topping is golden.
Recipe : Berry Cordial
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 quart blackberries
1 quart vodka
Directions
Pour the sugar into a 1 quart jar. Fill the remaining space with berries, but do not pack down. Fill the jar with vodka so that the berries are completely covered. Seal the jar. Let the jar stand for 2 months, shaking the jar every week. The sugar should dissolve, and the vodka will become colored.
Strain the liquid through a metal sieve, and then through a coffee filter to remove the fruit. Pour into pretty bottles. Drink as a cordial, or use it to flavor lemonade or iced tea.
1 cup sugar
1 quart blackberries
1 quart vodka
Directions
Pour the sugar into a 1 quart jar. Fill the remaining space with berries, but do not pack down. Fill the jar with vodka so that the berries are completely covered. Seal the jar. Let the jar stand for 2 months, shaking the jar every week. The sugar should dissolve, and the vodka will become colored.
Strain the liquid through a metal sieve, and then through a coffee filter to remove the fruit. Pour into pretty bottles. Drink as a cordial, or use it to flavor lemonade or iced tea.
Recipe : Butter Flaky Pie Crust
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, chilled and diced
1/4 cup ice water
Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water, a tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Roll dough out to fit a 9 inch pie plate. Place crust in pie plate. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and sides of the pie plate.
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, chilled and diced
1/4 cup ice water
Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water, a tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Roll dough out to fit a 9 inch pie plate. Place crust in pie plate. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and sides of the pie plate.
Recipe : Brunch Strata
Ingredients
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups chopped zucchini
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
4 cups cubed day-old bread
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, zucchini, ham, onions, green peppers and garlic in oil until vegetables are tender. Drain and pat dry; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and cream until smooth. Beat in eggs. Stir in the bread, cheese, salt, pepper and vegetable mixture.
Pour into two greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups chopped zucchini
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
4 cups cubed day-old bread
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, zucchini, ham, onions, green peppers and garlic in oil until vegetables are tender. Drain and pat dry; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and cream until smooth. Beat in eggs. Stir in the bread, cheese, salt, pepper and vegetable mixture.
Pour into two greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe : A Farewell to Basil Fettuccine
Ingredients
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Directions
Using a food processor, process basil leaves until chopped very fine. Add 1 1/2 cups of flour and pulse two or three times, or until combined. Add egg, 1 teaspoon oil, and the water until dough forms a ball shape. If dough seems dry, add a bit more water. Wrap dough in a piece of plastic wrap which has been coated in a few drops of olive oil. Refrigerate dough for 2 hours.
Remove dough from refrigerator, and cut into 6 equal size portions. Run pasta though pasta machine, or roll with rolling pin to desired thickness. Use the additional flour to coat pasta while rolling.
Allow pasta to dry for one hour prior to cooking.
Cook in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. This should take only a 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pasta.
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Directions
Using a food processor, process basil leaves until chopped very fine. Add 1 1/2 cups of flour and pulse two or three times, or until combined. Add egg, 1 teaspoon oil, and the water until dough forms a ball shape. If dough seems dry, add a bit more water. Wrap dough in a piece of plastic wrap which has been coated in a few drops of olive oil. Refrigerate dough for 2 hours.
Remove dough from refrigerator, and cut into 6 equal size portions. Run pasta though pasta machine, or roll with rolling pin to desired thickness. Use the additional flour to coat pasta while rolling.
Allow pasta to dry for one hour prior to cooking.
Cook in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. This should take only a 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pasta.
Recipe : Brenda's Apple and Pomegranate Crisp
Ingredients
4 medium apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 pomegranate, skin and light-colored membrane removed
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, toss together the apples, pomegranate seeds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread evenly into the prepared pan. In the same bowl, stir together the oats, flour and sugar. Rub in the butter between your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the fruit.
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the apples are soft. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
4 medium apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 pomegranate, skin and light-colored membrane removed
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, toss together the apples, pomegranate seeds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread evenly into the prepared pan. In the same bowl, stir together the oats, flour and sugar. Rub in the butter between your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the fruit.
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the apples are soft. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipe : Bulgur Pilaf with Lamb
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1/2 pound lamb, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 cups coarse bulgur, rinsed and drained
4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
3 cups chicken broth
salt to taste
Directions
Heat butter in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat . Cook lamb and onions until onions are very light brown. Stir in bulgur, and cook about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and tomatoes. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until all moisture is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
1/4 cup butter
1/2 pound lamb, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 cups coarse bulgur, rinsed and drained
4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
3 cups chicken broth
salt to taste
Directions
Heat butter in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat . Cook lamb and onions until onions are very light brown. Stir in bulgur, and cook about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and tomatoes. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until all moisture is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
Recipe : Budget-Friendly Hearty Winter Soup
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 head cabbage, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
1 pound turkey bratwurst, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 cups chicken broth
Directions
Place the sweet potatoes, cabbage, and carrots into a slow cooker, then place the bratwurst slices on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle with the salt, thyme, rosemary, and pepper. Pour the wine and chicken broth over the vegetables.
Cook on Low until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 5 to 6 hours.
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 head cabbage, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
1 pound turkey bratwurst, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 cups chicken broth
Directions
Place the sweet potatoes, cabbage, and carrots into a slow cooker, then place the bratwurst slices on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle with the salt, thyme, rosemary, and pepper. Pour the wine and chicken broth over the vegetables.
Cook on Low until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 5 to 6 hours.
Recipe : Bacon Wrapped Hotdogs
Ingredients
10 hot dogs, cut into thirds
15 slices bacon, cut in half
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Directions
Wrap 1/2 slice of bacon around each piece of hot dog. Secure the bacon with a toothpick.
Place hot dogs into a slow cooker on low heat. Pour brown sugar over hot dogs, let cook for 5 to 6 hours; until the bacon is cooked.
10 hot dogs, cut into thirds
15 slices bacon, cut in half
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Directions
Wrap 1/2 slice of bacon around each piece of hot dog. Secure the bacon with a toothpick.
Place hot dogs into a slow cooker on low heat. Pour brown sugar over hot dogs, let cook for 5 to 6 hours; until the bacon is cooked.
Recipe : Bavarian Brownies
Ingredients
1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, butter and egg; mix until well blended. Batter will be thick. Stir in the chocolate chips. Stir in the walnuts if desired. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until brownies spring back to the touch. Cool before cutting into squares.
1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, butter and egg; mix until well blended. Batter will be thick. Stir in the chocolate chips. Stir in the walnuts if desired. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until brownies spring back to the touch. Cool before cutting into squares.
Recipe : Baked Zucchini Squares
Ingredients
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
Directions
In a bowl, combine the biscuit mix, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, basil and salt. Combine eggs, oil and onion; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Stir in zucchini. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and set. Cut into squares.
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
Directions
In a bowl, combine the biscuit mix, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, basil and salt. Combine eggs, oil and onion; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Stir in zucchini. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and set. Cut into squares.
Recipe : Blueberry Salsa
Ingredients
2 cups chopped fresh blueberries
1 cup whole fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 fresh lime, juiced
salt to taste
Directions
In a bowl, combine chopped and whole blueberries, jalepeno pepper, onion, red pepper, lime juice, and salt.
2 cups chopped fresh blueberries
1 cup whole fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 fresh lime, juiced
salt to taste
Directions
In a bowl, combine chopped and whole blueberries, jalepeno pepper, onion, red pepper, lime juice, and salt.
Recipe : Better Than Brad Pitt Cake
Ingredients
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
3/4 cup white sugar
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
Directions
Prepare yellow cake as directed, using a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake until done, and remove from oven. Poke holes in the top of the cake using a fork.
In a saucepan, combine pineapple with juices and sugar. Cook over medium heat until syrup thickens. Pour over top of warm cake, and cool.
In another bowl, beat milk with pudding. Spread over the pineapple mixture.
Beat whipping cream until soft peaks form, and then beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread whipped cream over pudding. Sprinkle toasted coconut over the top of the cake. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
3/4 cup white sugar
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
Directions
Prepare yellow cake as directed, using a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake until done, and remove from oven. Poke holes in the top of the cake using a fork.
In a saucepan, combine pineapple with juices and sugar. Cook over medium heat until syrup thickens. Pour over top of warm cake, and cool.
In another bowl, beat milk with pudding. Spread over the pineapple mixture.
Beat whipping cream until soft peaks form, and then beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread whipped cream over pudding. Sprinkle toasted coconut over the top of the cake. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Recipe : Bachelor's Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Ingredients
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup
1 1/4 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cream
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 pinch paprika, for garnish
1 cup seasoned croutons (optional)
Directions
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream of potato soup, water, pumpkin, butter, and cream. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger. Stir until blended, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat, and pour into a tureen. Sprinkle the top with paprika, and top with seasoned croutons.
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup
1 1/4 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cream
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 pinch paprika, for garnish
1 cup seasoned croutons (optional)
Directions
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream of potato soup, water, pumpkin, butter, and cream. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger. Stir until blended, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat, and pour into a tureen. Sprinkle the top with paprika, and top with seasoned croutons.
Recipe : Best Cocktail Meatballs
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to broil.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine hamburger, milk, onion soup mix, and Worcestershire sauce. Roll the mixture into small balls. Arrange meatballs on a cookie sheet. Broil for 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
In a small bowl, mix ketchup and brown sugar. Transfer mixture to a slow cooker. Add the meatballs to the slow cooker.
Cook meatballs on high for approximately 30 minutes.
1 pound lean ground beef
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to broil.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine hamburger, milk, onion soup mix, and Worcestershire sauce. Roll the mixture into small balls. Arrange meatballs on a cookie sheet. Broil for 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
In a small bowl, mix ketchup and brown sugar. Transfer mixture to a slow cooker. Add the meatballs to the slow cooker.
Cook meatballs on high for approximately 30 minutes.
Recipe : Asparagus Vinaigrette
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1 cup olive oil
8 cups mixed baby greens
4 radishes, sliced
2 tomatoes, quartered
Directions
Place the eggs into a saucepan and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel once cold and cut into slices; set aside.
Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the asparagus, recover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes depending on thickness.
While the asparagus is steaming, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, green bell pepper, relish, parsley, and chives in a large mixing bowl. Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking quickly to create a dressing. Toss the hot, steamed asparagus in the dressing, then place into the refrigerator for at least an hour.
To serve, divide the baby greens onto individual plates. Divide the asparagus spears among the salads, then garnish with radish slices, egg slices, and quartered tomatoes.
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1 cup olive oil
8 cups mixed baby greens
4 radishes, sliced
2 tomatoes, quartered
Directions
Place the eggs into a saucepan and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel once cold and cut into slices; set aside.
Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the asparagus, recover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes depending on thickness.
While the asparagus is steaming, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, green bell pepper, relish, parsley, and chives in a large mixing bowl. Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking quickly to create a dressing. Toss the hot, steamed asparagus in the dressing, then place into the refrigerator for at least an hour.
To serve, divide the baby greens onto individual plates. Divide the asparagus spears among the salads, then garnish with radish slices, egg slices, and quartered tomatoes.
Recipe : Beef, Bean and Barley Stew
Ingredients
1 pound cubed beef stew meat
1 small onion, chopped
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
3 1/2 cups water
1 cup peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
1 potato, cubed
2 carrots, chopped
1/4 medium head cabbage, shredded
1/3 cup quick-cooking barley
1 (14.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
Directions
Coat a large pot or Dutch oven with cooking spray. Place over medium heat and cook beef until brown. Stir in onion and cook until translucent. Drain fat. Stir in salt, pepper and garlic and cook 1 minute. Pour in beef broth, water and tomatoes. Stir in potato, carrots, cabbage, barley and beans. And season with oregano, basil, rosemary and caraway. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
1 pound cubed beef stew meat
1 small onion, chopped
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
3 1/2 cups water
1 cup peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
1 potato, cubed
2 carrots, chopped
1/4 medium head cabbage, shredded
1/3 cup quick-cooking barley
1 (14.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
Directions
Coat a large pot or Dutch oven with cooking spray. Place over medium heat and cook beef until brown. Stir in onion and cook until translucent. Drain fat. Stir in salt, pepper and garlic and cook 1 minute. Pour in beef broth, water and tomatoes. Stir in potato, carrots, cabbage, barley and beans. And season with oregano, basil, rosemary and caraway. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
Recipe : Attitude Chicken
Ingredients
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, or as needed
5 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) package wide egg noodles
1 (12 ounce) package frozen broccoli spears, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Directions
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken, and cook just until it turns white on the outside. Add the onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Saute until onions begin to turn clear. Pour in just enough Italian dressing to coat the chicken mixture, then add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer while you make the sauce.
Combine cream of chicken soup with milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat through, but do not allow it to boil. When the mixture is thoroughly heated, stir in 4 tablespoons of lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Be careful with the lemon - if you add it too soon the milk will curdle. The result of it done correctly will be a shiny smooth sauce.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Fit a steamer basket into a saucepan, and add one inch of water, 1 tablespoon of butter, and remaining 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Bring to a boil, and add broccoli. Cover, and allow the broccoli to steam for 5 minutes, or until tender, but still bright green.
To finish the dish, mix together the sauce and noodles, and place them on a serving platter. Top with chicken in the center, and arrange broccoli around the outside edge.
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, or as needed
5 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) package wide egg noodles
1 (12 ounce) package frozen broccoli spears, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Directions
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken, and cook just until it turns white on the outside. Add the onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Saute until onions begin to turn clear. Pour in just enough Italian dressing to coat the chicken mixture, then add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer while you make the sauce.
Combine cream of chicken soup with milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat through, but do not allow it to boil. When the mixture is thoroughly heated, stir in 4 tablespoons of lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Be careful with the lemon - if you add it too soon the milk will curdle. The result of it done correctly will be a shiny smooth sauce.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Fit a steamer basket into a saucepan, and add one inch of water, 1 tablespoon of butter, and remaining 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Bring to a boil, and add broccoli. Cover, and allow the broccoli to steam for 5 minutes, or until tender, but still bright green.
To finish the dish, mix together the sauce and noodles, and place them on a serving platter. Top with chicken in the center, and arrange broccoli around the outside edge.
Recipe : Asparagus Chicken Crepes
Ingredients
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 cup cut fresh or frozen asparagus, thawed
1/3 cup chopped fully cooked ham
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
Directions
For crepe batter, beat eggs and milk in a small mixing bowl. Combine flour and sugar; add to egg mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet; pour 3 tablespoons batter into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper between.
In a small bowl, combine the soup, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg. Set aside 1/4 cup. Add the chicken, asparagus and ham to remaining soup mixture. Spoon 2 tablespoonfuls over each crepe; roll up tightly. Place seam side down in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Spoon reserved soup mixture over crepes. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Gradually fold cream into mayonnaise. Spread over crepes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 cup cut fresh or frozen asparagus, thawed
1/3 cup chopped fully cooked ham
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
Directions
For crepe batter, beat eggs and milk in a small mixing bowl. Combine flour and sugar; add to egg mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet; pour 3 tablespoons batter into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper between.
In a small bowl, combine the soup, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg. Set aside 1/4 cup. Add the chicken, asparagus and ham to remaining soup mixture. Spoon 2 tablespoonfuls over each crepe; roll up tightly. Place seam side down in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Spoon reserved soup mixture over crepes. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Gradually fold cream into mayonnaise. Spread over crepes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Recipe : Bread Machine Garlic Bread
Ingredients
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon dry milk powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Directions
Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Basic Bread cycle; press Start.
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon dry milk powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Directions
Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Basic Bread cycle; press Start.
Recipe : Award Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour and baking soda, set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in the instant pudding mix until blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown.
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour and baking soda, set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in the instant pudding mix until blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown.
Recipe : Asian-Style Zucchini
Ingredients
1 teaspoon butter
1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 inch slices
2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
garlic powder to taste
ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the zucchini, and cook until lightly browned. Sprinkle with soy sauce and sesame seeds. Season with garlic powder and pepper, and continue cooking until zucchini is well coated and tender.
1 teaspoon butter
1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 inch slices
2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
garlic powder to taste
ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the zucchini, and cook until lightly browned. Sprinkle with soy sauce and sesame seeds. Season with garlic powder and pepper, and continue cooking until zucchini is well coated and tender.
Recipe : Bow Ties, Zucchini, Carrots, and Chicken
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 cloves garlic, pressed and divided
4 zucchini, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
1 pound carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
3/4 cup water
1 (.18 ounce) packet chicken bouillon granules
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook 4 cloves garlic 1 minute, until golden brown. Place zucchini in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until tender. Set aside. Place chicken in the skillet, and cook 10 minutes, or until juices run clear.
Place the carrots in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, drain, and set aside.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add farfalle pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat, and cook the remaining garlic until golden brown. Pour in the chicken broth and water, and stir in bouillon granules until dissolved. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese. Mix in zucchini, chicken, and carrot, and continue cooking until heated through. Gently toss with pasta to serve.
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 cloves garlic, pressed and divided
4 zucchini, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
1 pound carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
3/4 cup water
1 (.18 ounce) packet chicken bouillon granules
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook 4 cloves garlic 1 minute, until golden brown. Place zucchini in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until tender. Set aside. Place chicken in the skillet, and cook 10 minutes, or until juices run clear.
Place the carrots in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, drain, and set aside.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add farfalle pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat, and cook the remaining garlic until golden brown. Pour in the chicken broth and water, and stir in bouillon granules until dissolved. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese. Mix in zucchini, chicken, and carrot, and continue cooking until heated through. Gently toss with pasta to serve.
Recipe : Blueberry Crumble
Ingredients
1 (21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Spread pie filling into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with lemon juice.
In a large bowl, stir together cake mix, nuts, and melted butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over pie filling.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until top is light brown.
1 (21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Spread pie filling into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with lemon juice.
In a large bowl, stir together cake mix, nuts, and melted butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over pie filling.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until top is light brown.
Recipe : Allspice String Beans
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons ground allspice
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until lightly browned. Mix in green beans and water, and bring to a boil. Stir in allspice, salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until green beans are soft.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons ground allspice
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until lightly browned. Mix in green beans and water, and bring to a boil. Stir in allspice, salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until green beans are soft.
Recipe : Almond Pound Cake
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
6 eggs, room temperature
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons almond extract
8 ounces almond paste
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup blanched almonds
4 drops red food coloring
4 drops green food coloring
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until well mixed with an electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Blend in flour and salt. Mix in almond extract. Turn batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick when inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.
Break off tablespoon-sized pieces of the almond paste, and shape into holly leaves. Using the tip of a knife, score the shaped holly leaf to resemble veins in the leaves. Mix green food coloring with a small amount of water and brush the holly leaves, repeating until desired color is reached. Set aside on waxed paper. Break off 2 tablespoons of almond paste, and knead in several drops of red food coloring. When color of almond paste is a bright red, break off smaller pieces. Roll into balls to resemble holly berries. Place on waxed paper.
In a small bowl, combine 1 cup confectioners' sugar and milk. Mix until smooth. When the cake has cooled, drizzle with the confectioners' sugar glaze. Top with blanched almonds, and garnish with the marzipan holly leaves and berries.
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
6 eggs, room temperature
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons almond extract
8 ounces almond paste
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup blanched almonds
4 drops red food coloring
4 drops green food coloring
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until well mixed with an electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Blend in flour and salt. Mix in almond extract. Turn batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick when inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.
Break off tablespoon-sized pieces of the almond paste, and shape into holly leaves. Using the tip of a knife, score the shaped holly leaf to resemble veins in the leaves. Mix green food coloring with a small amount of water and brush the holly leaves, repeating until desired color is reached. Set aside on waxed paper. Break off 2 tablespoons of almond paste, and knead in several drops of red food coloring. When color of almond paste is a bright red, break off smaller pieces. Roll into balls to resemble holly berries. Place on waxed paper.
In a small bowl, combine 1 cup confectioners' sugar and milk. Mix until smooth. When the cake has cooled, drizzle with the confectioners' sugar glaze. Top with blanched almonds, and garnish with the marzipan holly leaves and berries.
Recipe : Apple-Topped Pork Loin
Ingredients
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (4 pound) boneless pork loin roast
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
APPLE TOPPING:
1 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; rub over roast. In a large skillet, heat oil; brown roast on all sides. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours.
Combine the topping ingredients; spread over top of roast. Bake 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (4 pound) boneless pork loin roast
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
APPLE TOPPING:
1 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; rub over roast. In a large skillet, heat oil; brown roast on all sides. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours.
Combine the topping ingredients; spread over top of roast. Bake 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Recipe : Banana Split Freeze
Ingredients
3/4 cup SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed
2 bananas, diced
1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
In a medium bowl, cream together SPLENDA� Granulated Sweetener and cream cheese until smooth. In a separate bowl, mix together the pineapple, strawberries, bananas, and whipped topping. Fold the fruit mixture into the cream cheese mixture until evenly blended.
Spread into a 9x13 inch glass dish, or divide among several smaller serving dishes. Cover with plastic wrap, and freeze overnight.
Thaw for approximately 20 minutes before serving.
3/4 cup SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed
2 bananas, diced
1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
In a medium bowl, cream together SPLENDA� Granulated Sweetener and cream cheese until smooth. In a separate bowl, mix together the pineapple, strawberries, bananas, and whipped topping. Fold the fruit mixture into the cream cheese mixture until evenly blended.
Spread into a 9x13 inch glass dish, or divide among several smaller serving dishes. Cover with plastic wrap, and freeze overnight.
Thaw for approximately 20 minutes before serving.
Recipe : Butterscotch Berry Tart
Ingredients
1 cup Pillsbury BEST� All Purpose Flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons CRISCO� Butter Shortening, chilled
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted*, plus
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup Smucker's� Seedless Red-Raspberry Jam, plus
2 tablespoons Smucker's� Seedless Red Raspberry Jam
1/2 cup Smucker's� Butterscotch Spoonable Ice Cream Topping, plus
2 tablespoons Smucker's� Butterscotch Spoonable Ice Cream Topping
5 cups fresh berries, quartered if large, such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine flour, sugar and salt in processor; blend 10 seconds. Add shortening, blending until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add egg, vanilla and almond extracts. Process until moist clumps form, turning mixer on/off to scrape sides.
Gather dough into ball and, using floured fingertips, press dough onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
Press 1/2 cup almonds over bottom of crust. Spread 1/2 cup jam over almonds; spread 1/2 cup butterscotch topping over jam.
Bake tart until crust is golden at edges and jam is thick and bubbly, about 40 minutes. Cool completely on rack. Push up pan bottom to release tart.
Toss berries with remaining 2 tablespoons jam in bowl to coat. Top tart with berries; sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons almonds around edge of tart. Drizzle additional 2 tablespoons butterscotch over top.
1 cup Pillsbury BEST� All Purpose Flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons CRISCO� Butter Shortening, chilled
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted*, plus
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup Smucker's� Seedless Red-Raspberry Jam, plus
2 tablespoons Smucker's� Seedless Red Raspberry Jam
1/2 cup Smucker's� Butterscotch Spoonable Ice Cream Topping, plus
2 tablespoons Smucker's� Butterscotch Spoonable Ice Cream Topping
5 cups fresh berries, quartered if large, such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine flour, sugar and salt in processor; blend 10 seconds. Add shortening, blending until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add egg, vanilla and almond extracts. Process until moist clumps form, turning mixer on/off to scrape sides.
Gather dough into ball and, using floured fingertips, press dough onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
Press 1/2 cup almonds over bottom of crust. Spread 1/2 cup jam over almonds; spread 1/2 cup butterscotch topping over jam.
Bake tart until crust is golden at edges and jam is thick and bubbly, about 40 minutes. Cool completely on rack. Push up pan bottom to release tart.
Toss berries with remaining 2 tablespoons jam in bowl to coat. Top tart with berries; sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons almonds around edge of tart. Drizzle additional 2 tablespoons butterscotch over top.
Recipe : Butter Pecan Bars
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup pecan halves
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan.
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour and pecans until just blended. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan. Allow bars to cool in the pan before cutting.
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup pecan halves
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan.
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour and pecans until just blended. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan. Allow bars to cool in the pan before cutting.
Recipe : Basil Chicken and Vegetables
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Cream of Broccoli Soup or Campbell's� Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Broccoli Soup
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen vegetable combination (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)
Directions
Heat oil in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned.
Add soup, milk, basil, black pepper and vegetables. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 5 minutes or until done.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Cream of Broccoli Soup or Campbell's� Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Broccoli Soup
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen vegetable combination (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)
Directions
Heat oil in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned.
Add soup, milk, basil, black pepper and vegetables. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 5 minutes or until done.
Recipe : Alfredo Potatoes
Ingredients
2 large baking potatoes
1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
Pierce potatoes several times with a fork and place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 6 minutes or until tender. Allow potatoes to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, pepper and thyme. Stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp and add to the sauce mixture; mix well. Spoon into potato shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Microwave on high for 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
2 large baking potatoes
1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
Pierce potatoes several times with a fork and place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 6 minutes or until tender. Allow potatoes to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, pepper and thyme. Stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp and add to the sauce mixture; mix well. Spoon into potato shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Microwave on high for 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
Recipe : Black Beans 'N' Rice
Ingredients
1 pound black beans, washed
7 cups water
1 cup diced fully cooked lean ham
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers*
Directions
Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
Return to the pan. Add 7 cups water, ham, garlic, pepper, cumin, salt, bay leaf and liquid smoke if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring broth and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Just before serving, discard bay leaf from bean mixture; add vinegar and oil. Serve over rice. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese, 1 tablespoon red pepper and 1 teaspoon jalapenos.
1 pound black beans, washed
7 cups water
1 cup diced fully cooked lean ham
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers*
Directions
Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
Return to the pan. Add 7 cups water, ham, garlic, pepper, cumin, salt, bay leaf and liquid smoke if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring broth and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Just before serving, discard bay leaf from bean mixture; add vinegar and oil. Serve over rice. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese, 1 tablespoon red pepper and 1 teaspoon jalapenos.
Recipe : Bratwurst Snacker
Ingredients
4 King's Hawaiian� Snacker Rolls
1 pkg. (4 serving size) bratwurst sausages
1 medium onion, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 yellow pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Preheat grill to medium-low. Place oil, peppers and onion in a foil pan and place on grill. Saute until slightly tender.
Grill brats according to package directions.
Serve brats on Snacker Rolls; top with peppers and onions.
4 King's Hawaiian� Snacker Rolls
1 pkg. (4 serving size) bratwurst sausages
1 medium onion, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 yellow pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Preheat grill to medium-low. Place oil, peppers and onion in a foil pan and place on grill. Saute until slightly tender.
Grill brats according to package directions.
Serve brats on Snacker Rolls; top with peppers and onions.
Recipe : Andouille Sausage
Ingredients
1 1/2 yards of large sausage casing, about 2 to 3 inches wide
4 pounds lean pork meat
2 pounds pork fat
1/4 cup minced garlic
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon ground paprika
1/4 teaspoon crushed bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
5 teaspoons hickory-flavored liquid smoke
Directions
Soak the casing in cold water for about an hour to soften it and loosen the salt in which it is packed. Place the wide end of the sausage stuffer up against the sink faucet and run cold water through the inside of the casing to remove excess salt.
Cut the meat and fat into 1/2-inch wide chunks. Pass them once through the coarse blade of a meat grinder. In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork and fat with the garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne, thyme, paprika, bay leaf, sage, and hickory smoke. A wooden spoon works well.
Cut the casing into 26 inch lengths and tie a small knot in one end of each. Fit the open end over the tip of the sausage stuffer and slide it on until the tip of the stuffer touches the knot. The casing will look like accordion folds. This keeps excess air from getting into the casings. Fit the stuffer onto the meat grinder or according the directions that come with the stuffer, or hold the wide end of the stuffer against or over the opening by hand.
Fill the hopper with the sausage mixture. Turn the machine on if it is electric and feed the stuffing gradually into the hopper; for a manual machine, push the stuffing through with a wooden pestle. The sausage casing will fill and inflate gradually. Stop filling about 1 1/4 inches from the funnel end and slip the casing off the funnel, smoothing out any bumps carefully with your fingers and being careful not to push the stuffing out of the casing. Tie off the open end of the sausage tightly with a piece of string or make a knot in the casing itself.
To cook, slice the sausage into half-inch rounds and grill in a hot skillet with no water for about 12 minutes on each side, or until brown and crisp at the edges.
1 1/2 yards of large sausage casing, about 2 to 3 inches wide
4 pounds lean pork meat
2 pounds pork fat
1/4 cup minced garlic
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon ground paprika
1/4 teaspoon crushed bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
5 teaspoons hickory-flavored liquid smoke
Directions
Soak the casing in cold water for about an hour to soften it and loosen the salt in which it is packed. Place the wide end of the sausage stuffer up against the sink faucet and run cold water through the inside of the casing to remove excess salt.
Cut the meat and fat into 1/2-inch wide chunks. Pass them once through the coarse blade of a meat grinder. In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork and fat with the garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne, thyme, paprika, bay leaf, sage, and hickory smoke. A wooden spoon works well.
Cut the casing into 26 inch lengths and tie a small knot in one end of each. Fit the open end over the tip of the sausage stuffer and slide it on until the tip of the stuffer touches the knot. The casing will look like accordion folds. This keeps excess air from getting into the casings. Fit the stuffer onto the meat grinder or according the directions that come with the stuffer, or hold the wide end of the stuffer against or over the opening by hand.
Fill the hopper with the sausage mixture. Turn the machine on if it is electric and feed the stuffing gradually into the hopper; for a manual machine, push the stuffing through with a wooden pestle. The sausage casing will fill and inflate gradually. Stop filling about 1 1/4 inches from the funnel end and slip the casing off the funnel, smoothing out any bumps carefully with your fingers and being careful not to push the stuffing out of the casing. Tie off the open end of the sausage tightly with a piece of string or make a knot in the casing itself.
To cook, slice the sausage into half-inch rounds and grill in a hot skillet with no water for about 12 minutes on each side, or until brown and crisp at the edges.
Recipe : Broiled Grouper Parmesan
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh grouper fillets
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 dash hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat the oven's broiler.
Place the grouper fillets on a greased baking tray. Brush them with lemon juice. In a small bowl, stir together the Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Broil the fillets for 4 to 6 minutes, until they can be flaked with a fork. Remove from the oven and spread the cheese mixture on top of fillets.
Return to the broiler for an additional 30 seconds, or until the topping is browned and bubbly.
2 pounds fresh grouper fillets
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 dash hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat the oven's broiler.
Place the grouper fillets on a greased baking tray. Brush them with lemon juice. In a small bowl, stir together the Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Broil the fillets for 4 to 6 minutes, until they can be flaked with a fork. Remove from the oven and spread the cheese mixture on top of fillets.
Return to the broiler for an additional 30 seconds, or until the topping is browned and bubbly.
Recipe : Bacon-y Bok Choy
Ingredients
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 pounds baby bok choy
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt to taste
Directions
Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and drain the fat, reserving one tablespoon of the grease in the skillet. Add the olive oil, onion, red pepper flakes and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until the onions are starting to be tender.
Add the bok choy, and place a lid on the pan. Let cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the lid; cook and stir until the bok choy is tender but still crunchy, about 2 minutes. Stir in the bacon, and season with salt. Serve piping hot!
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 pounds baby bok choy
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt to taste
Directions
Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and drain the fat, reserving one tablespoon of the grease in the skillet. Add the olive oil, onion, red pepper flakes and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until the onions are starting to be tender.
Add the bok choy, and place a lid on the pan. Let cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the lid; cook and stir until the bok choy is tender but still crunchy, about 2 minutes. Stir in the bacon, and season with salt. Serve piping hot!
Recipe : Brown Sugar Shortbread
Ingredients
1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Gradually stir in the flour. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 3 minutes. Pat into a 1/3-in. thick rectangle measuring 11 -in. x 8 in. Cut into 2-in. x 1-in. strips. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Prick with a fork. Bake at 300 degrees F for 25 minutes or until bottom begins to brown. Cool for 5 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Gradually stir in the flour. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 3 minutes. Pat into a 1/3-in. thick rectangle measuring 11 -in. x 8 in. Cut into 2-in. x 1-in. strips. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Prick with a fork. Bake at 300 degrees F for 25 minutes or until bottom begins to brown. Cool for 5 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe : Beef-Stuffed French Bread
Ingredients
1 (1 pound) unsliced loaf French bread
1 pound ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 slices process American cheese, halved
Directions
Cut off top of bread. Carefully hollow out bottom of loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Cut removed bread into small cubes; set aside. In a skillet, brown beef; drain. Add soup, green pepper, celery, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Cook and stir 3-4 minutes. Stir in the reserved bread cubes. Spread into bread shell. Top with cheese. Replace bread top. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 6-8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
1 (1 pound) unsliced loaf French bread
1 pound ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 slices process American cheese, halved
Directions
Cut off top of bread. Carefully hollow out bottom of loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Cut removed bread into small cubes; set aside. In a skillet, brown beef; drain. Add soup, green pepper, celery, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Cook and stir 3-4 minutes. Stir in the reserved bread cubes. Spread into bread shell. Top with cheese. Replace bread top. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 6-8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Recipe : Apple Pie Smoothie
Ingredients
2 (6 ounce) containers vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup pumpkin pie filling
1 banana, broken into chunks
2 cups apple juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash ground nutmeg
Directions
Combine the yogurt, pumpkin pie filling, banana, apple juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a blender.
Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour into glasses and serve.
2 (6 ounce) containers vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup pumpkin pie filling
1 banana, broken into chunks
2 cups apple juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash ground nutmeg
Directions
Combine the yogurt, pumpkin pie filling, banana, apple juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a blender.
Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour into glasses and serve.
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