Friday, June 10, 2011

Recipe : Blackberry Pie II

Ingredients
4 1/2 cups fresh blackberries, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/4 cup tapioca flour
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1 egg white, beaten
1 tablespoon white sugar

Directions
Mix tapioca flour and sugar together, and blend mixture into the berries.
Line a pie dish with pastry. Pour filling into pie shell, and cover with top crust. Seal edges by pinching or fluting the edge. Brush top with egg white and sprinkle with a little sugar. Cut slits in top to allow steam to escape.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, until pie is golden brown and bubbly.

Recipe : Allison's Cold Crab Dip

Ingredients
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons milk
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained and flaked

Directions
In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, milk, green onions and prepared horseradish. Gradually mix in crabmeat. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Recipe : Apple Butter Ham Glaze

Ingredients
1 cup apple butter
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions
Whisk together the apple butter, orange juice, dried onion flakes, and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan. Simmer until slightly thickened.

Recipe : Alaskan Snow Pie

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup toasted and chopped almonds
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 egg whites
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 gallon raspberry ice cream, softened
1/4 cup raspberry syrup

Directions
In a medium bowl combine flour, almonds, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well, then add melted butter or margarine. Stir thoroughly, then press mixture into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake crust in preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and cool completely.
Preheat broiler.
In a small mixing bowl beat egg whites until frothy. Add white sugar one tablespoon at a time, beating constantly until stiff peaks form.
Spread softened ice cream into cooled pie shell. Cover completely with meringue.
Brown meringue in preheated broiler just until meringue begins to turn golden. Watch very closely! Pour just enough raspberry syrup onto each serving plate to thinly coat the bottom of plate. Place a slice of pie on each plate and serve immediately.

Recipe : Bridal Shower Cake

Ingredients
3/4 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
3 cups sifted cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 egg whites

Directions
Grease two eight inch round cake pans. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Sift flour with baking powder and salt, and add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat well. Stir in vanilla.
In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Divide batter into prepared pans.
Bake for about 25 minutes. Cool. Cover with white butter icing, and decorate as desired. Makes 15 to 20 servings.

Recipe : Baby Ruth™ Layer Cake

Ingredients
8 (1.2 ounce) bars Baby Ruth ™ candy bars, chopped
4 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
6 tablespoons evaporated milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
6 (1.2 ounce) bars Baby Ruth ™ candy bars, chopped
2 egg yolks
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 egg white
2 1/2 tablespoons sifted confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round pans.
In the top of a double boiler, Combine 8 chopped candy bars, peanut butter, and 6 tablespoons milk. Heat and stir until melted, stirring constantly. Let cool.
Sift together flour, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and 1 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Blend in cooled candy mixture and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
On low speed, add flour mixture to creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Do not overmix.
Pour into 2 greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool in pans on racks for 10 minutes. Turn out and finish cooling on rack.
For filling and topping: Melt 6 candy bars in double boiler, then set aside. In a saucepan, combine egg yolks, 1 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Cook and stir until thick over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat and blend in melted candy mixture, coconut and peanuts. Cool, then beat vigorously with spoon.
For whipped topping, whip heavy cream until stiff. In a clean bowl, whip egg white until stiff. Fold egg white, confectioners sugar and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla into whipped cream.
To assemble, spread cooled filling between layers and on top of cake. Spread whipped topping on sides of cake.

Recipe : Brilliant Sauteed Broccoli

Ingredients
1 pound broccoli florets
3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions
Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil. Fill a large bowl or pot with half ice and half water. When the water comes to a boil, add the broccoli florets using a strainer with a handle if possible. Allow the broccoli to cook for 1 to 2 minutes until just tender. Immediately remove from the boiling water, using the strainer or draining, and transfer to bowl of ice to stop the cooking process. Immerse the broccoli completely in the ice water for a minute or two. Remove and place in a dish that has been lined with paper towels. This part can be done up to two days in advance.
In a cup or small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese and brown sugar; set aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Throw in the broccoli and season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir to coat the broccoli, then cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and dust with the Parmesan cheese mixture.

Recipe : Apple Cinnamon Spice Cake

Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup orange juice
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups apple - peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup HERSHEY�'S Cinnamon Chips
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, oil, orange juice and vanilla. Beat on high speed of an electric mixer until blended. Beat in flour mixture. Fold in chopped walnuts. Pour 1/3 of batter into prepared pan. Mix together chopped apples and cinnamon chips, and sprinkle 1/2 of mixture over batter in pan. Repeat layers, ending with batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Recipe : Be Prepared Five-Bean Soup Mix

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans
1 1/2 cups white kidney beans
1 cup dry kidney beans
1 cup dry lima beans
1 cup dry garbanzo beans
1/2 cup dried minced onion
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
3 cubes beef bouillon
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/4 cup bacon bits
1/4 cup mixed vegetable flakes
4 quarts water
1/4 cup vegetable oil (optional)
4 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes

Directions
To make bean mix: Measure pinto, navy, kidney, lima, and garbanzo beans, and combine in a large airtight container or bag.
To make seasoning mix: Combine onion, paprika, salt, mustard powder, garlic, chicken bouillon powder, beef broth, parsley, bacon bits, and vegetable flakes in plastic bag and shake to mix. Place bag in bean container. Store at room temperature.
To make one batch (6 bowls) soup, start 2 1/2 hours before. Rinse 1 1/2 cups bean mix in sieve under running water. Place beans in a three-quart saucepan. Add 5 cups water, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 cup seasoning mix. (You can add 1 can tomatoes and juice at this time, or you can add the juice and reserve the tomatoes to add near the end of the simmering time.) Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until beans are tender.

Recipe : Apple Topaz Candies

Ingredients
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 apple - peeled, cored and cubed
1/3 cup water
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Directions
In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Toss apple pieces in the mixture until well coated.
In the top of a double boiler, combine the caramel candies and water. Heat, stirring occasionally until melted and smooth. Place walnuts onto a tray.
Using a fork or toothpick, dip apple pieces into the caramel, then drop them into the walnuts. Roll them around until coated. Place onto a waxed paper lined cookie sheet, and refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes.

Recipe : Applesauce Cocoa Cookies

Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup granulated artificial sweetener
2 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsweetened applesauce

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
Cream together shortening and sugar replacement. Add egg and blend well.
Sift all dry ingredients together and add alternately with applesauce and water to creamed mixture. Be sure to add flour first and last.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.

Recipe : Almond-Topped Chicken

Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
5 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
1/3 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions
In a skillet, cook the chicken in 2 tablespoons of butter until juices run clear, about 20 minutes. Transfer to serving plate and keep warm. Add almonds and remaining butter to skillet; cook and stir just until almonds are lightly browned. Stir in lemon juice; heat through. Spoon over chicken.

Recipe : Best BBQ Rub in Texas

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) bottle seasoning salt
1/4 cup paprika
2/3 cup chili powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon dry mesquite flavored seasoning mix
2 tablespoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 cup packed brown sugar

Directions
In a large bowl, mix seasoning salt, paprika, chili powder, ginger, nutmeg, dry mustard, cloves, dry mesquite flavored seasoning mix, garlic salt, black pepper and brown sugar.

Recipe : Bourbon Balls II

Ingredients
1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup bourbon
1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Directions
Combine wafer crumbs, finely chopped pecans, 1 cup confectioners' sugar and cocoa.
Blend the bourbon and the corn syrup together. Add the crumb mixture and mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate.

Recipe : Beef Tostadas

Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon dry Mexican or taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chipotle sauce
6 tostada shells
3 cups shredded lettuce
1 1/2 cups guacamole
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef and red pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili sauce, Mexican seasoning, salt and pepper; heat through.
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and chipotle sauce. Layer each tostada with lettuce, meat mixture, guacamole, cheese and chipotle cream.

Recipe : Apple Pecan Cornbread Dressing

Ingredients
1 (9x9 inch) pan cornbread, cooled and crumbled
1 (8 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups chopped apples
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cups apple juice
3 eggs, beaten

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 3 quart casserole dish.
Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan, and saute the celery and onion for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
In a large bowl, combine the cornbread, stuffing mix, parsley, ginger, and salt. Mix in the celery and onion mixture, chopped apple, chopped pecans, apple juice, and beaten eggs. Spoon dressing into prepared casserole dish.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through, and lightly browned on top.

Recipe : Bourbon Balls II

Ingredients
1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup bourbon
1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Directions
Combine wafer crumbs, finely chopped pecans, 1 cup confectioners' sugar and cocoa.
Blend the bourbon and the corn syrup together. Add the crumb mixture and mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate.

Recipe : Beach Goers' Wraps

Ingredients
1 (13 ounce) package DOLE� Endless Summer Kit
1 cup pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup peach, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup mango, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 teaspoons raspberry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper, to taste
4 (10 inch) wraps

Directions
Slice pineapple into 1/2 -inch thick slices. Cut peach in half, remove pit and cut each half-length wise into five pieces. Peel mango. Starting at pointy end slice around large seed. Cut slice in half length wise.
Grill fruit brushing with olive oil turning occasionally until soft about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove fruit and cool slightly, coarsely chop fruit. Toss fruit with raspberry vinegar, salt and pepper. Combine with DOLE Salad kit.
Heat wraps in microwave for 30 seconds. Lay out wraps and divide salad filling equally. Fold over one end and wrap sides over filling.

Recipe : Bacon Turnip Mash

Ingredients
2 pounds orange turnip
3 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 : Aunt Fanny's Squash

Ingredients
2 pounds yellow squash, thinly sliced
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter, cut into small chunks
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup butter
2 cups corn flakes cereal, coarsely crushed

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart microwave-safe baking dish with a cover.
Spread the squash and onion slices in the baking dish, dot with 1/4 cup of butter cut into chunks, cover the dish, and microwave on High 5 to 7 minutes, or until the vegetables are steaming hot and tender.
In a bowl, whisk together milk and cornstarch until smooth, and stir in the beaten eggs, salt, and pepper. Pour the milk mixture over the squash and onions.
Melt 1/4 cup butter.
Sprinkle the corn flakes cereal evenly over the top of the casserole, drizzle with the melted butter, and bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cereal topping is golden and crisp.

Recipe : Asparagus Medallions

Ingredients
3 pounds pork medallions, each about 1/3 inch thick
2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of asparagus soup

Directions
In a large skillet saute pork until browned on both sides. Add soup, coating the meat well. Cover skillet and reduce heat. Let simmer over very low heat for 30 minutes.

Recipe : Bacon and Swiss Quiche

Ingredients
1 (9 inch) frozen pie crust, thawed
1 3/4 pounds sliced bacon
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prick bottom and sides of pie crust and bake 10 minutes, until lightly brown; set aside to cool.
Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
In a bowl, mix eggs, milk, mustard and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, toss bacon with flour to lightly coat. Spread 3/4 bacon mixture and Swiss cheese over bottom of pie crust. Pour egg mixture over bacon mixture. Top with remaining bacon mixture.
Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a fork inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe : Baked Lentils with Cheese

Ingredients
2 cups water
1 2/3 cups dry lentils
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 large onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 large carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a 3 quart casserole, combine the water and lentils. Season with the bay leaf, salt, pepper, marjoram, sage and thyme. Stir in onions, garlic, and stewed tomatoes.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir in the carrots and celery. Cover and continue to bake until the lentils and vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven a third time, stir in the green bell pepper and sprinkle cheese over the top. Bake, uncovered, until cheese has melted, about 5 more minutes.

Recipe : Bechamel Chicken Pasta

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 bunch cilantro
3 sprigs fresh dill weed, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can Italian-flavored tomato paste
1/2 cup water
salt and pepper to taste
5 tablespoons butter
1 cube chicken bouillon
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
pepper to taste
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, cook the penne pasta 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic until tender. Stir in the chicken, and cook until almost done. Mix in the peas, cilantro, dill, tomato paste, and enough water to make a thick sauce. Continue to cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, and all the ingredients are heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To prepare the bechamel sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Dissolve the chicken bouillon cube in the melted butter. Stirring constantly, blend in the flour until smooth. Mix in the milk, season with pepper, and continue to cook and stir until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
In a bowl, mix the cooked pasta with 1/2 the bechamel sauce. Place 1/2 the pasta in a baking dish, layer with 1/2 the chicken mixture, and 1/2 the mozzarella cheese. Layer with the remaining pasta, remaining chicken mixture, and remaining bechamel sauce. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly.

Recipe : Baked Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch sized pieces. In a medium bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, cheese, salt, thyme and basil. Mix well. Put melted butter in a bowl or dish for dipping.
Dip chicken pieces into the melted butter first, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the well-coated chicken pieces on a lightly greased cookie sheet in a single layer, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Recipe : Blackened Tilapia with Secret Hobo Spices

Ingredients
3 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 pinch garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 tablespoon kosher salt, or to taste
1 pound tilapia fillets
1 lemon, cut into wedges
4 slices white bread
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions
In a small bowl or jar with a lid, make the spice blend. Mix together the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, celery seed and kosher salt. Coat the fish fillets with the spice mixture, and allow to sit at room temperature for no longer than 30 minutes.
Heat a heavy skillet over high heat. Add oil, and heat until it is almost smoking. Place the fillets in the pan, and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until fish is opaque and can be flaked with a fork. Remove from the pan, and place onto slices of white bread. Pour pan juices over them and squeeze lemon juice all over. Do not underestimate the white bread. It gets quite tasty soaking up all the juices.

Recipe : Armenian Lentils

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 cups water
1 cup lentils
1/4 cup bulgur
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lemon, quartered
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup plain yogurt

Directions
Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat; cook and stir the onion in the oil until caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes; set aside.
Bring water to a boil in a pan over medium heat; add the lentils. Return mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low; simmer until the lentils get soupy, about 15 minutes. Stir in the bulgur, salt, and pepper; simmer until water is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes; stir in the caramelized onions. Remove from heat, cover, and allow to rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
Divide lentils into 4 even portions; squeeze one lime wedge over each portion and top with green onions and yogurt.

Recipe : Apple Cream Pie

Ingredients
4 cups thinly sliced apples
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups half-and-half
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Directions
Place apples in pie shell. Mix together sugar, flour, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over apples in shell.
Melt the butter or margarine and stir into cream. Pour liquids over apples.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 35 minutes.

Recipe : Blended Berry Pancakes

Ingredients
1 cup pancake mix
3/4 cup water
10 whole frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1 teaspoon brown sugar, or to taste (optional)

Directions
Preheat a pancake griddle to medium heat. Whisk together the pancake mix and water in a bowl.
Place the still-frozen strawberries into a blender, and pulse several times to break the berries up into small pieces. Mix the chopped strawberries and the frozen blueberries into the batter until the fruit is well distributed.
Grease the griddle with butter, and pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the griddle. Allow the bottom side to brown and the batter to form air holes; sprinkle the uncooked side with brown sugar, if desired, and flip to brown the other side.

Recipe : Broccoli Cheese Fan

Ingredients
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups finely chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 egg white
1 tablespoon cold water

Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine 2-1/4 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 120 degrees F-130 degrees F. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon, egg, onion and oregano. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 16-in. x 9-in. rectangle with a 16-in. side facing you. Spoon broccoli mixture lengthwise over top two-thirds of dough to within 1 in. of edges. Starting at the plain long side, fold dough over half of filling; fold over again. Pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under. Place, seam side down, on a greased baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut into eight strips to within 1 in. of pinched edge. Separate strips slightly; twist to allow filling to show. Place a large shallow pan on the counter; fill half full with boiling water. Place baking sheet containing bread over the water-filled pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 15 minutes. Beat egg white and cold water; brush over dough. Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Recipe : Asian Barbequed Butterflied Leg of Lamb

Ingredients
2/3 cup hoisin sauce
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 cup minced green onions
1/4 cup mushroom soy sauce
4 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (5 pound) boneless butterflied leg of lamb

Directions
In a large resealable plastic bag, mix hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, green onions, mushroom soy sauce, garlic, honey, sesame oil, sesame seeds, white pepper, and black pepper. Place lamb in bag, seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Oil the grill grate. Place lamb on the grill, and discard marinade. Cook 15 minutes on each side, to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), or to desired doneness. Transfer meat to a serving platter, and allow it to rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Recipe : All That's Good Cookies

Ingredients
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter
1/2 cup chocolate syrup
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 tablespoons peanut butter chips
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips


Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a medium bowl, cream together the white sugar, brown sugar and butter. Stir in the eggs and vanilla until well blended, then stir in the chocolate syrup. Sift together the flour, cocoa and baking soda, stir into the chocolate mixture until just combined. Finally, stir in the peanut butter chips and chocolate chips.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove to cool on wire racks.

Recipe : Ambrosia Cake

Ingredients
2/3 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups white sugar
2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 egg whites
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/3 cup flaked coconut
2 tablespoons orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 1 3/4 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Stir in vanilla and 1 cup coconut. In a separate glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites to soft peaks. Fold egg whites into the cake batter. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans over a wire rack. When cakes are cool enough to handle, tap out of the pan to cool completely. Spread the Citrus Coconut Filling between the layers, and frost the outside with fluffy white frosting.
To make the Citrus Coconut Filling: Whisk together 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Add butter, coconut, and egg yolk, and cook over medium heat stirring constantly until the butter is melted, and the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat, and stir in the orange zest, orange juice and lemon juice.
To make Fluffy White Frosting: Combine 1 cup sugar with corn syrup and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Continue cooking without stirring, until the temperature is between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. In a large glass or metal bowl, whip remaining 2 egg whites until soft peaks form. Pour the hot syrup in a thin stream into the egg whites while continuing to whip until thick and glossy. Stir in almond extract.

Recipe : Apple Cinnamon Party Shots

Ingredients
1 (3 ounce) package green apple flavored gelatin mix
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup cold water
3/4 cup cinnamon schnapps

Directions
Dissolve the gelatin mix in boiling water, stirring for about 2 minutes. Stir in the cold water and schnapps and pour into shot sized disposable cups. Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.

Recipe : Beaten Biscuits

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 cup lard, chilled and cut into small pieces
1/3 cup light cream
2 tablespoons cold water (optional)

Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Sift flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar together. Use a fork to "cut" the lard into the flour until it looks like coarse meal. Using a standing mixer, or a wooden spoon, mix the dough as you slowly add the cream. Mix well to form the dough into a ball, adding water if needed.
Place the dough onto a tabletop, and knead slightly. With a mallet or a one-piece rolling pin, beat the dough a few times to form it into a rough rectangle. Fold the dough over, and then beat it out again. Repeat this process until the dough becomes white and blisters form on the surface, about 15 minutes.
Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 2 inch rounds, and prick the top a few times with the tines of a fork. Place on greased baking sheets.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden.

Recipe : Baked Cream Cheese Appetizer

Ingredients
1/2 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 egg yolk, beaten

Directions
Unroll dough on a lightly floured surface; press together seams to form a 12 x 4 inch rectangle. Sprinkle one side of the cream cheese with half of the dill weed. Place brick of cream cheese dill side down in center of dough. Sprinkle dill on top of cream cheese. Enclose cream cheese by bringing sides of dough together and pressing edges to seal. Place dough on lightly greased cookie sheet. Brush with beaten egg.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 18 minutes. Serve warm.

Recipe : Baked Stuffed Apple

Ingredients
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 tablespoon dried cranberries

Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cut the stem out of the apple and hollow out the center until it is about 1 1/2 inches wide without going through the bottom. In a small cup, stir together the cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar. Set aside half of this mixture, and mix the rest with the cream cheese and dried cranberries.
Sprinkle some of the reserved cinnamon sugar into the apple's cavity. Fill with the cream cheese mixture, and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on the top. Place the apple in a small baking dish.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the apple is tender enough to easily pierce with a fork.

Recipe : Bacon Chicken Livers

Ingredients
1/2 pound bacon
1 pound fresh chicken livers
4 tablespoons honey

Directions
Preheat oven to broil setting.
Cut each slice of bacon in half and wrap around each chicken liver, securing with toothpicks.
Broil until bacon is cooked and crisp on one side, then turn and repeat (about 6 to 8 minutes each side). Serve with honey in a bowl, for dipping.

Recipe : Avocado Delight

Ingredients
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
2 tomatoes, diced
2 (2 ounce) cans chopped black olives
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles
1 lemon, juiced
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
In a medium bowl combine avocados, tomatoes, olives and chilies. Stir until ingredients are well mixed. Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe : Breakfast Bread

Ingredients
2 cups milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2/3 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 egg, beaten
7 cups all-purpose flour

Directions
Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Add the butter, salt and sugar and stir until melted; let cool until lukewarm. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine milk mixture with the yeast mixture. Mix in the egg and 3 cups of flour. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until dough reaches the pan tops, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until bottom of the loaves sound hollow when tapped. Place on wire racks to cool.

Recipe : Almost Heaven Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients
1 (11 ounce) package pie crust mix
1 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons water

Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine the pie crust mix, peanut butter and brown sugar. Incorporate the water, one tablespoon at a time, while mixing gently. Roll into 1 inch balls. Place onto a cookie sheet and flatten slightly with a fork.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe : Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
6 slices process American cheese
6 slices fully cooked ham

Directions
In a bowl, combine dry ingredients; cut in shortening until crumbly. stir in milk just until moistened. turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead five to six times. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-3/4-in. biscuit cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until light golden brown; cool slightly. In a skillet over medium heat, fry eggs in butter until completely set. Split the biscuits; place cheese, hot eggs and ham on bottoms. Replace tops. Serve immediately.

Recipe : Beef Onion Soup

Ingredients
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
1 cup cubed cooked beef
2 (3/4 inch thick) slices French bread, toasted
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions
Prepare soup according to package directions; add beef. Ladle into two 2-cup ovenproof bowls. Top each with a French bread slice. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese and Parmesan cheese if desired. Broil until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Recipe : Amelia's Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew

Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound country style pork ribs
1 onion, chopped
1 roasted chicken, deboned and shredded
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 (10 fluid ounce) bottle steak sauce
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 lemon, juiced
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 cup frozen lima beans, thawed

Directions
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the ribs on all sides. Transfer to a slow cooker. Place onion in the skillet, cook until tender, and transfer to the slow cooker.
Place the chicken in the slow cooker, and mix in tomatoes, ketchup, steak sauce, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon, chicken bouillon, and pepper.
Cover, and cook 6 hours on High. Remove ribs, discard bones, and shred. Return meat to slow cooker. Mix in corn and lima beans, cover, and continue cooking 2 hours on High.