Ingredients
2 (5 ounce) cans evaporated milk
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 cups fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries*
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon water
Directions
In a saucepan, heat milk and butter to 110 degrees F-115 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk mixture. Add the sugar, salt, egg and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form soft dough.
Turn onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours. Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Roll each into a 14-in. x 8-in. rectangle; brush with melted butter. Combine sugar, cinnamon and lemon peel; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in of edges. Top with blueberries; press into dough. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut each into 12 slices. Place, cut side down, in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
For glaze, combine sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve a desired consistency. Drizzle over warm rolls. Cool in pans on wire racks.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Recipe : Butter Meltaways
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Additional sugar
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter, oil and sugars. Add egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Chill for several hours or overnight.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork dipped in flour; sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Additional sugar
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter, oil and sugars. Add egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Chill for several hours or overnight.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork dipped in flour; sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
Recipe : Braised Venison with Rosemary and Shiitake
Ingredients
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 1/2 pounds venison, cut into 2 inch cubes
2 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cognac or brandy (optional)
2 cups dry red wine
1 cube beef bouillon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 1/4 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
2 tablespoons water (optional)
Directions
Melt the bacon drippings in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the venison in two batches until nicely browned and remove. Stir in the shiitake, onions, and garlic; cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the cognac, wine, and bouillon cube, simmer for 30 seconds to remove the alcohol flavor and dissolve the bouillon.
Stir in the venison, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently until the venison is tender, about two hours or more; adding water as needed.
If using baby carrots, add them during the last half hour of cooking. When the venison is tender, you may wish to thicken the sauce by dissolving the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water and stirring it into the sauce.
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 1/2 pounds venison, cut into 2 inch cubes
2 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cognac or brandy (optional)
2 cups dry red wine
1 cube beef bouillon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 1/4 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
2 tablespoons water (optional)
Directions
Melt the bacon drippings in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the venison in two batches until nicely browned and remove. Stir in the shiitake, onions, and garlic; cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the cognac, wine, and bouillon cube, simmer for 30 seconds to remove the alcohol flavor and dissolve the bouillon.
Stir in the venison, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently until the venison is tender, about two hours or more; adding water as needed.
If using baby carrots, add them during the last half hour of cooking. When the venison is tender, you may wish to thicken the sauce by dissolving the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water and stirring it into the sauce.
Recipe : Black Bean Pizza
Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped zucchini
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
Directions
Press dough into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425 degrees F for 4-6 minutes or until crust just begins to brown.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add zucchini; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the beans and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 2 minutes; drain. Sprinkle 2/3 cup of cheese over crust. Top with bean mixture and remaining cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until crust is browned and cheese is melted.
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped zucchini
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
Directions
Press dough into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425 degrees F for 4-6 minutes or until crust just begins to brown.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add zucchini; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the beans and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 2 minutes; drain. Sprinkle 2/3 cup of cheese over crust. Top with bean mixture and remaining cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until crust is browned and cheese is melted.
Recipe : American Chop Suey II
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Cook macaroni according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a separate large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef and the onion for 5 to 10 minutes, or until meat is browned and crumbly. Drain thoroughly and leave the meat and onion in the skillet. Pour the two cans of tomato soup into the skillet and stir well to combine.
When noodles are done, drain thoroughly and return noodles to the pot. Add the hamburger mixture from the skillet to the pot. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Cook macaroni according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a separate large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef and the onion for 5 to 10 minutes, or until meat is browned and crumbly. Drain thoroughly and leave the meat and onion in the skillet. Pour the two cans of tomato soup into the skillet and stir well to combine.
When noodles are done, drain thoroughly and return noodles to the pot. Add the hamburger mixture from the skillet to the pot. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe : Boiled Tongue
Ingredients
1 beef tongue
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Place the tongue in a soup pot with the salt, and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until the outer skin begins to peel off, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Peel off the thick outer skin, and serve.
1 beef tongue
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Place the tongue in a soup pot with the salt, and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until the outer skin begins to peel off, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Peel off the thick outer skin, and serve.
Recipe : Amazing Gluten-free Layer Bars
Ingredients
7 ounces flaked coconut
1 cup butterscotch chips
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
8 ounces unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C ). Generously grease one 13x9 inch baking pan.
Spread 2/3 of the flaked coconut evenly on the bottom of the baking pan. Sprinkle the butterscotch morsel, chocolate chips, and peanuts evenly over the coconut layer. Pour condensed milk evenly over the whole pan. Top with sliced almonds and remaining coconut . Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
7 ounces flaked coconut
1 cup butterscotch chips
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
8 ounces unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C ). Generously grease one 13x9 inch baking pan.
Spread 2/3 of the flaked coconut evenly on the bottom of the baking pan. Sprinkle the butterscotch morsel, chocolate chips, and peanuts evenly over the coconut layer. Pour condensed milk evenly over the whole pan. Top with sliced almonds and remaining coconut . Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Recipe : Apricot Almond Rugalach
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled
4 ounces cream cheese, cold
3/4 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup toasted and chopped almonds
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/3 cup chopped almonds
1/3 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
Directions
To Make Pastry: Place the flour in a bowl. Cut the butter into the flour and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and rub into the flour-butter mixture. Knead until the dough forms a ball. Cut dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
To Make Filling: Stir the apricot jam until it is spreadable. In a bowl combine the sugar with the chopped nuts and grated lemon peel.
To Assemble: On a lightly floured surface roll out each half of dough. The larger and thinner the circle the crisper the cookies will be. Each circle should be at least 9 inches in diameter. Spread each circle with jam and sprinkle with the almond mixture.
Cut each circle into twelve wedges. Roll each wedge up tightly from the outside edges. Turn edges slightly to form a crescent. Place crescents on a parchment lined baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Repeat until all cookies are shaped.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Beat egg and brush cookies with beaten egg. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake cookies for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cookies cool on wire wracks then dust with sifted confectioners' sugar.
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled
4 ounces cream cheese, cold
3/4 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup toasted and chopped almonds
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/3 cup chopped almonds
1/3 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
Directions
To Make Pastry: Place the flour in a bowl. Cut the butter into the flour and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and rub into the flour-butter mixture. Knead until the dough forms a ball. Cut dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
To Make Filling: Stir the apricot jam until it is spreadable. In a bowl combine the sugar with the chopped nuts and grated lemon peel.
To Assemble: On a lightly floured surface roll out each half of dough. The larger and thinner the circle the crisper the cookies will be. Each circle should be at least 9 inches in diameter. Spread each circle with jam and sprinkle with the almond mixture.
Cut each circle into twelve wedges. Roll each wedge up tightly from the outside edges. Turn edges slightly to form a crescent. Place crescents on a parchment lined baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Repeat until all cookies are shaped.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Beat egg and brush cookies with beaten egg. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake cookies for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cookies cool on wire wracks then dust with sifted confectioners' sugar.
Recipe : Apple Orchard Punch
Ingredients
1 (32 fluid ounce) bottle apple juice, chilled
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate
1 cup orange juice
1 1/2 liters ginger ale
1 apple
Directions
In a large punch bowl, combine apple juice, cranberry juice concentrate and orange juice. Stir until dissolved, then slowly pour in the ginger ale.
Thinly slice the apple vertically, forming whole apple slices. Float apple slices on top of punch.
1 (32 fluid ounce) bottle apple juice, chilled
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate
1 cup orange juice
1 1/2 liters ginger ale
1 apple
Directions
In a large punch bowl, combine apple juice, cranberry juice concentrate and orange juice. Stir until dissolved, then slowly pour in the ginger ale.
Thinly slice the apple vertically, forming whole apple slices. Float apple slices on top of punch.
Recipe : Aunt Betty's Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries*
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
In a large bowl, combine oats and orange juice; let stand for 5 minutes. Beat in the egg, oil and sugar until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; stir into oat mixture just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries*
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
In a large bowl, combine oats and orange juice; let stand for 5 minutes. Beat in the egg, oil and sugar until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; stir into oat mixture just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Recipe : Basic Microwave Risotto
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
3/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
In a 3 quart, microwave safe casserole dish combine butter, garlic and onion. Place dish in microwave and cook on high for 3 minutes.
Place vegetable broth in a microwave safe dish. Heat on microwave until the broth is hot but not boiling (approximately 2 minutes).
Stir the rice and broth into the casserole dish with the onion, butter and garlic mixture. Cover the dish tightly and cook on high for 6 minutes.
Stir wine into the rice. Cook on high for 10 minutes more. Most of the liquid should boil off. Stir the cheese into the rice and serve.
3 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
3/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
In a 3 quart, microwave safe casserole dish combine butter, garlic and onion. Place dish in microwave and cook on high for 3 minutes.
Place vegetable broth in a microwave safe dish. Heat on microwave until the broth is hot but not boiling (approximately 2 minutes).
Stir the rice and broth into the casserole dish with the onion, butter and garlic mixture. Cover the dish tightly and cook on high for 6 minutes.
Stir wine into the rice. Cook on high for 10 minutes more. Most of the liquid should boil off. Stir the cheese into the rice and serve.
Recipe : Barbecued Turkey Pockets
Ingredients
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Healthy Request� Condensed Tomato Soup
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound thinly sliced cooked turkey breast *
3 (6 inch) pita breads, cut in half
Directions
Heat the soup, water, sugar, vinegar and Worcestershire in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat to a boil.
Add the turkey. Reduce the heat to low. Cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Spoon the turkey mixture into the pita halves.
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Healthy Request� Condensed Tomato Soup
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound thinly sliced cooked turkey breast *
3 (6 inch) pita breads, cut in half
Directions
Heat the soup, water, sugar, vinegar and Worcestershire in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat to a boil.
Add the turkey. Reduce the heat to low. Cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Spoon the turkey mixture into the pita halves.
Recipe : Beth's Portobello Mushroom Burgers
Ingredients
2 portobello mushroom caps
4 slices turkey bacon
3 teaspoons horseradish sauce
2 leaves romaine lettuce
2 slices tomato
2 hamburger buns
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with foil, and spray it with cooking spray. With a damp cloth, wipe the mushrooms making sure to get off any excess dirt. Trim the stem so the mushroom will sit even like a hamburger.
Wrap 2 pieces of turkey bacon around each mushroom, tucking the ends under the stem. Place the mushrooms on the cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove mushrooms from cookie sheet to paper towel to drain.
Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons of the horseradish sauce over each of the buns (adjust to your own taste). Place 1 piece of lettuce and 1 slice tomato onto each bun. Place one mushroom burger on each bun.
2 portobello mushroom caps
4 slices turkey bacon
3 teaspoons horseradish sauce
2 leaves romaine lettuce
2 slices tomato
2 hamburger buns
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with foil, and spray it with cooking spray. With a damp cloth, wipe the mushrooms making sure to get off any excess dirt. Trim the stem so the mushroom will sit even like a hamburger.
Wrap 2 pieces of turkey bacon around each mushroom, tucking the ends under the stem. Place the mushrooms on the cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove mushrooms from cookie sheet to paper towel to drain.
Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons of the horseradish sauce over each of the buns (adjust to your own taste). Place 1 piece of lettuce and 1 slice tomato onto each bun. Place one mushroom burger on each bun.
Recipe : Blueberry Chill
Ingredients
24 vanilla wafers, crushed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling
Directions
Spread the crushed vanilla wafers evenly into the bottom of a square baking dish. Beat the cream cheese, heavy cream, and confectioners' sugar in a bowl until smooth; spread in a layer over the vanilla wafers. Spread the blueberry pie filling over the cream cheese layer. Freeze at least 2 hours before serving.
24 vanilla wafers, crushed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling
Directions
Spread the crushed vanilla wafers evenly into the bottom of a square baking dish. Beat the cream cheese, heavy cream, and confectioners' sugar in a bowl until smooth; spread in a layer over the vanilla wafers. Spread the blueberry pie filling over the cream cheese layer. Freeze at least 2 hours before serving.
Recipe : Bagel and Cheese Bake
Ingredients
1/2 pound bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 plain bagels
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
12 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Place the bacon and onion in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside. Slice each bagel into 4 thin slices.
Arrange 6 bagel slices in the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with the bacon and onion mixture, followed by the Cheddar cheese. Top with remaining bagel slices.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, parsley, and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the bagel layers. Cover, and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Uncover the chilled bagel dish, and bake in the preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until eggs are firm. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve warm.
1/2 pound bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 plain bagels
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
12 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Place the bacon and onion in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside. Slice each bagel into 4 thin slices.
Arrange 6 bagel slices in the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with the bacon and onion mixture, followed by the Cheddar cheese. Top with remaining bagel slices.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, parsley, and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the bagel layers. Cover, and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Uncover the chilled bagel dish, and bake in the preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until eggs are firm. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve warm.
Recipe : Breakfast Bread Pudding
Ingredients
12 slices white bread
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
2 cups milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Remove and discard crusts from bread; cut bread into cubes. Toss lightly with cream cheese cubes; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, syrup and salt; mix well. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
12 slices white bread
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
2 cups milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Remove and discard crusts from bread; cut bread into cubes. Toss lightly with cream cheese cubes; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, syrup and salt; mix well. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
Recipe : Best Ever Party Appetizer
Ingredients
12 ounces goat cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and diced
1 cup black olives, chopped
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
3 cloves garlic, halved
Directions
Slice goat cheese into one inch pieces and place in a single layer on a large platter. Sprinkle olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, basil and rosemary over the cheese.
Using toothpicks, insert the garlic cloves into the cheese throughout the mixture.
Allow the mixture to marinate 6 hours, or overnight, in the refrigerator. Remove the toothpicks, and serve with sliced French bread.
12 ounces goat cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and diced
1 cup black olives, chopped
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
3 cloves garlic, halved
Directions
Slice goat cheese into one inch pieces and place in a single layer on a large platter. Sprinkle olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, basil and rosemary over the cheese.
Using toothpicks, insert the garlic cloves into the cheese throughout the mixture.
Allow the mixture to marinate 6 hours, or overnight, in the refrigerator. Remove the toothpicks, and serve with sliced French bread.
Recipe : Birds' Nests IV
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped pecans
1/4 cup warm water
3/4 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
Separate the eggs. Chop the nuts fine.
Cream together 1 cup softened butter and sugar. Add the yolks, and beat well. Add the flour, and mix well.
Make small balls out of dough. Roll balls in egg white, and then in the nuts. Place balls on greased cookie sheets, and press center of cookie with thumb. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 minutes. Press center of cookie again, bake until lightly browned 4 to 6 minutes. Cool cookies on racks.
To make frosting, begin by blending the water, shortening, vanilla, and 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine together thoroughly. Slowly add confectioners' sugar, and mix until smooth and creamy. More water may be needed to make desired consistency.
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped pecans
1/4 cup warm water
3/4 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
Separate the eggs. Chop the nuts fine.
Cream together 1 cup softened butter and sugar. Add the yolks, and beat well. Add the flour, and mix well.
Make small balls out of dough. Roll balls in egg white, and then in the nuts. Place balls on greased cookie sheets, and press center of cookie with thumb. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 minutes. Press center of cookie again, bake until lightly browned 4 to 6 minutes. Cool cookies on racks.
To make frosting, begin by blending the water, shortening, vanilla, and 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine together thoroughly. Slowly add confectioners' sugar, and mix until smooth and creamy. More water may be needed to make desired consistency.
Recipe : Blue Cheese Potato Salad
Ingredients
4 slices bacon
2 pounds red new potatoes
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop. leaving skins on.
In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, green onions, salt and pepper. Add the potatoes, bacon and cheese and toss to coat.
4 slices bacon
2 pounds red new potatoes
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop. leaving skins on.
In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, green onions, salt and pepper. Add the potatoes, bacon and cheese and toss to coat.
Recipe : Almond Mandarin Salad
Ingredients
1/2 pound bacon
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon dry hot mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 bunch green onion, diced
3/4 cup slivered almonds
Directions
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until evenly brown. Drain, cool, and crumble.
To make the dressing, thoroughly blend the vinegar, honey, dry mustard, celery salt, paprika, and olive oil.
Place lettuce, oranges, green onion, bacon, and almonds in a serving bowl. Toss with dressing and serve.
1/2 pound bacon
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon dry hot mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 bunch green onion, diced
3/4 cup slivered almonds
Directions
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until evenly brown. Drain, cool, and crumble.
To make the dressing, thoroughly blend the vinegar, honey, dry mustard, celery salt, paprika, and olive oil.
Place lettuce, oranges, green onion, bacon, and almonds in a serving bowl. Toss with dressing and serve.
Recipe : Apricot Chicken Provencal
Ingredients
8 chicken drumsticks, with skin
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
3 tablespoons herbes de Provence
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
6 fresh apricots, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup apricot preserves
Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
Season the chicken drumsticks with the salt and liberally rub with 3 tablespoons herbes de Provence.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook, turning to brown on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence, assuring all sides of chicken are covered with herbs. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking dish, reserving the liquid in the skillet.
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
While the chicken bakes, add the apricots and the apricot preserves to the skillet, scraping the bottom of the skillet with the back of a wooden spoon. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through. Add the chicken to the skillet and simmer with the sauce another 5 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the chicken to serve.
8 chicken drumsticks, with skin
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
3 tablespoons herbes de Provence
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
6 fresh apricots, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup apricot preserves
Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
Season the chicken drumsticks with the salt and liberally rub with 3 tablespoons herbes de Provence.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook, turning to brown on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence, assuring all sides of chicken are covered with herbs. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking dish, reserving the liquid in the skillet.
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
While the chicken bakes, add the apricots and the apricot preserves to the skillet, scraping the bottom of the skillet with the back of a wooden spoon. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through. Add the chicken to the skillet and simmer with the sauce another 5 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the chicken to serve.
Recipe : Benji's Pork Chops with Grapefruit Relish
Ingredients
4 cups water
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground thyme
4 boneless pork chops
2 grapefruits, juiced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
Whisk together the water, orange juice, 1/2 cup salt, light brown sugar, garlic powder, oregano, and thyme in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Submerge the pork chops in the brine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and brine in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Heat grapefruit juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil; reduce heat and cook until syrupy, about 15 minutes. Remove 3 tablespoons of the mixture and set aside. Add half of the grapefruit sections to the syrup mixture and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat dry. Place the pork chops on a baking sheet lined with tin foil. Brush each side of the chops with the reserved grapefruit juice syrup. Season with salt and pepper. Broil for 7 to 10 minutes on each side and the pork is no longer pink in the center. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Place the remaining fresh grapefruit sections on the pork and drizzle relish over the top.
4 cups water
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground thyme
4 boneless pork chops
2 grapefruits, juiced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
Whisk together the water, orange juice, 1/2 cup salt, light brown sugar, garlic powder, oregano, and thyme in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Submerge the pork chops in the brine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and brine in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Heat grapefruit juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil; reduce heat and cook until syrupy, about 15 minutes. Remove 3 tablespoons of the mixture and set aside. Add half of the grapefruit sections to the syrup mixture and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat dry. Place the pork chops on a baking sheet lined with tin foil. Brush each side of the chops with the reserved grapefruit juice syrup. Season with salt and pepper. Broil for 7 to 10 minutes on each side and the pork is no longer pink in the center. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Place the remaining fresh grapefruit sections on the pork and drizzle relish over the top.
Recipe : Barbequed Marinated Flank Steak
Ingredients
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
Directions
In a blender, combine the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, and vegetable oil.
Lay steak in a shallow glass or ceramic dish. Pierce both sides of the steak with a sharp fork. Pour marinade over steak, then turn and coat the other side. Cover, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Place grate on highest level, and brush lightly with oil. Place steaks on the grill, and discard marinade. Grill steak for 10 minutes, turning once, or to desired doneness.
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
Directions
In a blender, combine the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, and vegetable oil.
Lay steak in a shallow glass or ceramic dish. Pierce both sides of the steak with a sharp fork. Pour marinade over steak, then turn and coat the other side. Cover, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Place grate on highest level, and brush lightly with oil. Place steaks on the grill, and discard marinade. Grill steak for 10 minutes, turning once, or to desired doneness.
Recipe : Baked Trout Fillets
Ingredients
1 pound trout fillets
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
Paprika
Directions
Place fish in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, onion and salt; spread over fish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
1 pound trout fillets
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
Paprika
Directions
Place fish in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, onion and salt; spread over fish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Recipe : Bacon Feta Beans
Ingredients
8 slices bacon - cooked, crumbled and divided
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly browned but only slightly crisp. Drain grease, leaving a small amount in the skillet for later use. Crumble bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish, and set aside.
Cook frozen beans in a covered, microwavable dish for about 3 minutes until thawed, but not fully cooked. Drain liquid, pat dry, and set aside.
Reheat skillet with residual bacon grease over medium-high heat. Stir in bacon and garlic until garlic is lightly golden. Add green beans and feta cheese, and season with onion powder and black pepper. Cook and stir until most of the feta cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with remaining feta cheese and crumbled bacon. Serve hot.
8 slices bacon - cooked, crumbled and divided
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly browned but only slightly crisp. Drain grease, leaving a small amount in the skillet for later use. Crumble bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish, and set aside.
Cook frozen beans in a covered, microwavable dish for about 3 minutes until thawed, but not fully cooked. Drain liquid, pat dry, and set aside.
Reheat skillet with residual bacon grease over medium-high heat. Stir in bacon and garlic until garlic is lightly golden. Add green beans and feta cheese, and season with onion powder and black pepper. Cook and stir until most of the feta cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with remaining feta cheese and crumbled bacon. Serve hot.
Recipe : Burnt Caramel Pie
Ingredients
2 (9 inch) pie shells, baked
3 cups white sugar
3 cups water
4 eggs, separated
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Directions
Beat together egg yolks, evaporated milk, syrup, melted butter or margarine, vanilla, 1/2 cup sugar, and flour.
Brown 2 cups sugar in an iron skillet until light brown. Remove from heat. Add water; and return to heat until sugar dissolves. Pour in egg yolk mixture. Cook until thickened, then simmer 5 minutes. Pour filling into 2 baked pie shells.
Beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and 1/2 cup sugar; continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pies, sealing the edges.
Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for about 15 minutes.
2 (9 inch) pie shells, baked
3 cups white sugar
3 cups water
4 eggs, separated
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Directions
Beat together egg yolks, evaporated milk, syrup, melted butter or margarine, vanilla, 1/2 cup sugar, and flour.
Brown 2 cups sugar in an iron skillet until light brown. Remove from heat. Add water; and return to heat until sugar dissolves. Pour in egg yolk mixture. Cook until thickened, then simmer 5 minutes. Pour filling into 2 baked pie shells.
Beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and 1/2 cup sugar; continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pies, sealing the edges.
Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for about 15 minutes.
Recipe : Bread in a Bag
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package rapid rise yeast
1 cup warm water
3 tablespoons non-fat dry milk
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Directions
In a large resealable freezer bag, combine 1 cup of flour, sugar, yeast and warm water. Squeeze most of the air out of the bag, and seal. Squish with your hands until the well blended. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature, or until bubbles appear.
In a separate bowl, stir together 1 cup of flour, dry milk, oil and salt. Pour into the resealable bag and squeeze out most of the air. Seal, and squish until well blended. Add the last cup of flour to the bag, and continue mixing in the same manner until well blended.
Remove the dough from the bag, and place on a floured surface. Knead for 5 to 8 minutes. Form into a small loaf, and place in a greased 8x4 inch loaf pan. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise for about 30 minutes, or until your finger leaves an impression when you poke the top of the loaf gently.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Bake the bread for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package rapid rise yeast
1 cup warm water
3 tablespoons non-fat dry milk
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Directions
In a large resealable freezer bag, combine 1 cup of flour, sugar, yeast and warm water. Squeeze most of the air out of the bag, and seal. Squish with your hands until the well blended. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature, or until bubbles appear.
In a separate bowl, stir together 1 cup of flour, dry milk, oil and salt. Pour into the resealable bag and squeeze out most of the air. Seal, and squish until well blended. Add the last cup of flour to the bag, and continue mixing in the same manner until well blended.
Remove the dough from the bag, and place on a floured surface. Knead for 5 to 8 minutes. Form into a small loaf, and place in a greased 8x4 inch loaf pan. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise for about 30 minutes, or until your finger leaves an impression when you poke the top of the loaf gently.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Bake the bread for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.
Recipe : Brandied Candied Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup brandy
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, and set aside.
In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, brandy, and salt. Add the sweet potatoes, and stir to coat. Cook, stirring gently, until sweet potatoes are heated through and well glazed.
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup brandy
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, and set aside.
In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, brandy, and salt. Add the sweet potatoes, and stir to coat. Cook, stirring gently, until sweet potatoes are heated through and well glazed.
Recipe : Almost Beau Monde Seasoning
Ingredients
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground bay leaf
1 tablespoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon celery seed
2 tablespoons ground white pepper
Directions
In a small mixing bowl. Sift together the clove, cinnamon, salt, bay leaf, allspice, pepper, nutmeg, mace, celery seed and white pepper; mix well and store in a tightly closed jar.
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground bay leaf
1 tablespoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon celery seed
2 tablespoons ground white pepper
Directions
In a small mixing bowl. Sift together the clove, cinnamon, salt, bay leaf, allspice, pepper, nutmeg, mace, celery seed and white pepper; mix well and store in a tightly closed jar.
Recipe : Baked Brie and Mushroom Sourdough Appetizer
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
12 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (8 ounce) wedge Brie cheese, rind removed, cubed
1 (1 pound) loaf round sourdough bread
2 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat the broiler.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Saute the garlic and mushrooms until tender. Mix in the Brie. Cook and stir until melted and well blended.
Remove the top of the sourdough bread, and hollow out the center. Spoon the Brie mixture into the bread. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Place the filled bread on a baking sheet, and broil 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is lightly browned. Cool slightly, and slice into wedges to serve.
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
12 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (8 ounce) wedge Brie cheese, rind removed, cubed
1 (1 pound) loaf round sourdough bread
2 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat the broiler.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Saute the garlic and mushrooms until tender. Mix in the Brie. Cook and stir until melted and well blended.
Remove the top of the sourdough bread, and hollow out the center. Spoon the Brie mixture into the bread. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Place the filled bread on a baking sheet, and broil 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is lightly browned. Cool slightly, and slice into wedges to serve.
Recipe : Applesauce Oatmeal Cake
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 1/8 cups applesauce
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
Directions
Stir together flour, oats, salt, baking powder, and spices.
In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the applesauce and milk. Beat flour mixture into applesauce mixture. Stir in the raisins and nuts. Turn the batter into a greased and floured tube pan.
Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 65 minutes, or until it tests done. Let cake cool on a wire rack.
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 1/8 cups applesauce
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
Directions
Stir together flour, oats, salt, baking powder, and spices.
In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the applesauce and milk. Beat flour mixture into applesauce mixture. Stir in the raisins and nuts. Turn the batter into a greased and floured tube pan.
Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 65 minutes, or until it tests done. Let cake cool on a wire rack.
Recipe : Black Walnut Ice Cream
Ingredients
1/2 cup superfine sugar
2 cups light cream
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon black walnut extract
1/2 cup chopped black walnuts
Directions
In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, light cream, half-and-half and black walnut extract. Pour into the container of an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. When ice cream is done, fold in walnuts, and transfer to a freezer container. Freeze until solid.
1/2 cup superfine sugar
2 cups light cream
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon black walnut extract
1/2 cup chopped black walnuts
Directions
In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, light cream, half-and-half and black walnut extract. Pour into the container of an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. When ice cream is done, fold in walnuts, and transfer to a freezer container. Freeze until solid.
Recipe : Banana Caramel Fluff
Ingredients
2 bananas, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls
1 cup caramel topping
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a small bowl, combine bananas, vanilla and melted butter, until bananas are well coated. On a cookie sheet, unroll two crescent rolls, leaving the two triangles attached to form a square. Place 1/4 of banana mixture in the center of each pair of rolls.
Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown. Heat caramel topping and drizzle over dessert. Serve warm.
2 bananas, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls
1 cup caramel topping
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a small bowl, combine bananas, vanilla and melted butter, until bananas are well coated. On a cookie sheet, unroll two crescent rolls, leaving the two triangles attached to form a square. Place 1/4 of banana mixture in the center of each pair of rolls.
Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown. Heat caramel topping and drizzle over dessert. Serve warm.
Recipe : Amazing Simple Thai Tofu
Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
3 tablespoons flaked coconut
sesame seeds
Directions
Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and cook green onions for one minute. Add tofu, and continue cooking 4 minutes more, sprinkling with soy sauce halfway through. Gently stir in the peanut butter and ginger, being careful not to break the tofu, until well incorporated.
Remove from heat, and toss in coconut. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
3 tablespoons flaked coconut
sesame seeds
Directions
Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and cook green onions for one minute. Add tofu, and continue cooking 4 minutes more, sprinkling with soy sauce halfway through. Gently stir in the peanut butter and ginger, being careful not to break the tofu, until well incorporated.
Remove from heat, and toss in coconut. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Recipe : Apple Coffee Cake
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
4 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
5 tablespoons white sugar
5 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10 inch tube pan.
In a large bowl, stir together flour and baking powder. In a separate bowl, beat together 2 cups sugar, vegetable oil, eggs. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture, alternately with orange juice, until smooth. In a small bowl, combine 5 tablespoons white sugar, 5 tablespoons brown sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
Pour 1/2 of batter into prepared pan. Add 1/2 of the apples then 1/2 of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Repeat laying with remaining ingredients.
Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 50 to 70 minutes. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes, invert on a plate and serve.
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
4 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
5 tablespoons white sugar
5 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10 inch tube pan.
In a large bowl, stir together flour and baking powder. In a separate bowl, beat together 2 cups sugar, vegetable oil, eggs. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture, alternately with orange juice, until smooth. In a small bowl, combine 5 tablespoons white sugar, 5 tablespoons brown sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
Pour 1/2 of batter into prepared pan. Add 1/2 of the apples then 1/2 of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Repeat laying with remaining ingredients.
Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 50 to 70 minutes. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes, invert on a plate and serve.
Recipe : Broccoli Buffet Salad
Ingredients
3 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup chopped raisins
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a measuring cup, mix together yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, and lemon juice.
In a salad bowl, stir together broccoli, red onion, sunflower seeds, raisins, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss with yogurt dressing, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
3 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup chopped raisins
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a measuring cup, mix together yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, and lemon juice.
In a salad bowl, stir together broccoli, red onion, sunflower seeds, raisins, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss with yogurt dressing, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Recipe : Barley Primavera
Ingredients
4 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup red onion, minced
1/2 cup diced carrots
1 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup diced zucchini
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat 1/4 cup of the broth in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and saute for 5 minutes.
Add the remaining broth and bring to a boil. Add the barley, lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the liquid is almost absorbed, about 50 minutes.
Add the zucchini, parsley, oil, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 more minutes; season with salt and pepper.
4 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup red onion, minced
1/2 cup diced carrots
1 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup diced zucchini
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat 1/4 cup of the broth in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and saute for 5 minutes.
Add the remaining broth and bring to a boil. Add the barley, lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the liquid is almost absorbed, about 50 minutes.
Add the zucchini, parsley, oil, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 more minutes; season with salt and pepper.
Recipe : 1-Dish Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Bake
Ingredients
Mazola Pure� Cooking Spray
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 envelopes Fleischmann's� RapidRise Yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup very warm water (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup pizza sauce
2 ounces pepperoni slices
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
Mix batter ingredients in a pre-sprayed 9-1/2-inch deep dish pie plate. Spread pizza sauce evenly over batter.
Top dough with pepperoni slices. Firmly push pepperoni into batter. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake by placing in a cold oven; set temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake for 30 minutes or until done.
Mazola Pure� Cooking Spray
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 envelopes Fleischmann's� RapidRise Yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup very warm water (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup pizza sauce
2 ounces pepperoni slices
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
Mix batter ingredients in a pre-sprayed 9-1/2-inch deep dish pie plate. Spread pizza sauce evenly over batter.
Top dough with pepperoni slices. Firmly push pepperoni into batter. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake by placing in a cold oven; set temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake for 30 minutes or until done.
Recipe : Bahamian Style Peas and Rice
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
2 ounces sliced bacon, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 large tomato, diced
1/2 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon ketchup
salt and pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas, with liquid
1 2/3 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped
Directions
Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Place bacon in the saucepan, and cook until evenly brown. Stir in onion and celery, and cook until tender. Mix in tomato, tomato paste, and ketchup. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking about 15 minutes.
Stir pigeon peas and their liquid, water, rice, and thyme into the saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Cook 40 minutes on low, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff rice with a fork.
1/4 cup butter
2 ounces sliced bacon, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 large tomato, diced
1/2 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon ketchup
salt and pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas, with liquid
1 2/3 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped
Directions
Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Place bacon in the saucepan, and cook until evenly brown. Stir in onion and celery, and cook until tender. Mix in tomato, tomato paste, and ketchup. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking about 15 minutes.
Stir pigeon peas and their liquid, water, rice, and thyme into the saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Cook 40 minutes on low, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff rice with a fork.
Recipe : Alison's Colcannon
Ingredients
5 pounds potatoes, scrubbed and cubed with skin
1/2 cup butter, divided
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 large head cabbage, finely shredded
1 bunch green onions, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Place potatoes in a large pot, and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, until potatoes are soft enough to mash. Drain. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and mash potatoes with 1/4 cup of butter and all of the sour cream until well blended.
Melt remaining butter in a large pot (you can use the same pot) over medium heat. Add garlic and green onion, and cook, stirring until softened. Add the cabbage, cover the pan, and let the cabbage steam for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir the cabbage mixture into the mashed potatoes, and season liberally with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
5 pounds potatoes, scrubbed and cubed with skin
1/2 cup butter, divided
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 large head cabbage, finely shredded
1 bunch green onions, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Place potatoes in a large pot, and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, until potatoes are soft enough to mash. Drain. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and mash potatoes with 1/4 cup of butter and all of the sour cream until well blended.
Melt remaining butter in a large pot (you can use the same pot) over medium heat. Add garlic and green onion, and cook, stirring until softened. Add the cabbage, cover the pan, and let the cabbage steam for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir the cabbage mixture into the mashed potatoes, and season liberally with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Recipe : Apricot Rice Stuffing
Ingredients
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup butter or margarine
3 cups cooked rice
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions
In a large skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the rice, apricots, parsley and seasonings. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through.
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup butter or margarine
3 cups cooked rice
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions
In a large skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the rice, apricots, parsley and seasonings. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through.
Recipe : Allie's Mushroom Pizza
Ingredients
1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 cup fresh spinach, rinsed and dried
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place pizza crust on baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil and sesame oil. Brush onto pre-baked pizza crust, covering entire surface. Stack the spinach leaves, then cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch strips; scatter evenly over crust. Cover pizza with shredded mozzarella, and top with sliced mushrooms.
Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and edges are crisp.
1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 cup fresh spinach, rinsed and dried
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place pizza crust on baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil and sesame oil. Brush onto pre-baked pizza crust, covering entire surface. Stack the spinach leaves, then cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch strips; scatter evenly over crust. Cover pizza with shredded mozzarella, and top with sliced mushrooms.
Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and edges are crisp.
Recipe : Appetizing Bread
Ingredients
1 (1 pound) loaf unsliced white bread
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup grated Romano cheese
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons dried red chile peppers
Directions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Place the unsliced white bread loaf in a large oven safe serving dish. Cutting only about half way down the loaf, make 8 slices. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, garlic, parsley, and 1/2 the extra virgin olive oil over loaf. Spread dried red chile peppers around base of bread.
Bake in the preheated oven approximately 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted but not browned. Remove from oven and cover with remaining olive oil. Serve at once!
1 (1 pound) loaf unsliced white bread
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup grated Romano cheese
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons dried red chile peppers
Directions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Place the unsliced white bread loaf in a large oven safe serving dish. Cutting only about half way down the loaf, make 8 slices. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, garlic, parsley, and 1/2 the extra virgin olive oil over loaf. Spread dried red chile peppers around base of bread.
Bake in the preheated oven approximately 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted but not browned. Remove from oven and cover with remaining olive oil. Serve at once!
Recipe : Asparagus Spaghetti Pie
Ingredients
1 (7 ounce) package spaghetti, cooked and drained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 (10 ounce) package frozen asparagus spears, thawed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (4.5 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon minced chives
Directions
In a large bowl, beat eggs; add the spaghetti, Parmesan cheese and butter; mix well. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 10-in. pie plate. Combine ham, asparagus and mushrooms; spoon into crust. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese. Beat eggs, sour cream, dill and chives; pour over cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until crust is set and center is lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
1 (7 ounce) package spaghetti, cooked and drained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 (10 ounce) package frozen asparagus spears, thawed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (4.5 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon minced chives
Directions
In a large bowl, beat eggs; add the spaghetti, Parmesan cheese and butter; mix well. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 10-in. pie plate. Combine ham, asparagus and mushrooms; spoon into crust. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese. Beat eggs, sour cream, dill and chives; pour over cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until crust is set and center is lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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