Ingredients
2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
salt to taste
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional)
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup water
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Season the lamb with garam masala and salt. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the lamb cubes until browned, stirring constantly. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and season with turmeric, ginger, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion is tender and spices are fragrant. Stir in the chili powder and tomato paste until well blended, then stir in the water. Bring to a simmer and return lamb to the skillet. Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, or until lamb is tender.
When the lamb is cooked, stir in the creme fraiche and honey. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with cilantro.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Recipe : Blackberry Cobbler
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
2 cups self-rising flour
2 cups white sugar
2 cups milk
3 1/2 cups blackberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Once oven temperature is reached melt butter in a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl stir together the flour, sugar and milk; batter will be slightly lumpy. Pour mixture on top of melted butter in baking pan. Do not mix butter and mixture together.
Drop blackberries into batter; if more crust is desired add less blackberries. Bake in preheated oven for one hour or until golden brown.
1/2 cup butter
2 cups self-rising flour
2 cups white sugar
2 cups milk
3 1/2 cups blackberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Once oven temperature is reached melt butter in a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl stir together the flour, sugar and milk; batter will be slightly lumpy. Pour mixture on top of melted butter in baking pan. Do not mix butter and mixture together.
Drop blackberries into batter; if more crust is desired add less blackberries. Bake in preheated oven for one hour or until golden brown.
Recipe : Asparagus Soup II
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces
1 leek, sliced
6 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 onion, chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons long-grain white rice
1 to taste salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
In a large stockpot, combine the water or stock, asparagus ends and separated leek greens. Heat over low heat and allow to simmer while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
In a medium saute pan, heat the butter and oil. Add the leek 'whites', onion and rice and cook until the onion begins to color (about 8 minutes). Add 1 cup of the warm stock and cook 10 more minutes.
Strain the stock of the asparagus and leek ends and return to the stockpot. Add the contents of the saute pan to the strained stock along with the asparagus middles and partially cover the pot. Cook 12 more minutes.
Transfer soup to a food processor and puree. Strain this back into the stockpot. Season and add salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste. Meanwhile, drop the asparagus tips into boiling salted water and cook until tender (about 4 minutes). Serve the soup with a few asparagus tips on top for garnish.
1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces
1 leek, sliced
6 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 onion, chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons long-grain white rice
1 to taste salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
In a large stockpot, combine the water or stock, asparagus ends and separated leek greens. Heat over low heat and allow to simmer while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
In a medium saute pan, heat the butter and oil. Add the leek 'whites', onion and rice and cook until the onion begins to color (about 8 minutes). Add 1 cup of the warm stock and cook 10 more minutes.
Strain the stock of the asparagus and leek ends and return to the stockpot. Add the contents of the saute pan to the strained stock along with the asparagus middles and partially cover the pot. Cook 12 more minutes.
Transfer soup to a food processor and puree. Strain this back into the stockpot. Season and add salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste. Meanwhile, drop the asparagus tips into boiling salted water and cook until tender (about 4 minutes). Serve the soup with a few asparagus tips on top for garnish.
Recipe : Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons finely shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon mustard
Directions
Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool. To cool more quickly, rinse eggs under cold running water.
Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Alternatively, wrap bacon in paper towels and cook in the microwave for about 1 minute per slice. Crumble and set aside.
Peel the hard-cooked eggs, and cut in half lengthwise. Remove yolks to a small bowl. Mash egg yolks with mayonnaise, crumbled bacon and cheese. Stir in mustard. Fill egg white halves with the yolk mixture and refrigerate until serving.
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons finely shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon mustard
Directions
Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool. To cool more quickly, rinse eggs under cold running water.
Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Alternatively, wrap bacon in paper towels and cook in the microwave for about 1 minute per slice. Crumble and set aside.
Peel the hard-cooked eggs, and cut in half lengthwise. Remove yolks to a small bowl. Mash egg yolks with mayonnaise, crumbled bacon and cheese. Stir in mustard. Fill egg white halves with the yolk mixture and refrigerate until serving.
Recipe : Asparagus Salad
Ingredients
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (.25 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 (4 ounce) jar pimentos
1 (10 ounce) can canned asparagus, drained
Directions
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, white vinegar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir until dissolved.
In a small bowl, whisk together the salt, gelatin and 1/2 cup water. Add to saucepan, stir and cool.
Once mixture is cool, add lemon juice, onion, celery, pecans, pimentos and asparagus. Mix well and place into favorite mold. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (.25 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 (4 ounce) jar pimentos
1 (10 ounce) can canned asparagus, drained
Directions
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, white vinegar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir until dissolved.
In a small bowl, whisk together the salt, gelatin and 1/2 cup water. Add to saucepan, stir and cool.
Once mixture is cool, add lemon juice, onion, celery, pecans, pimentos and asparagus. Mix well and place into favorite mold. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe : Almond Macaroon Nests
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flaked coconut
2 drops red food coloring
2 drops yellow food coloring
1 cup chocolate coated peanuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth. Stir in the vanilla, then gradually beat in the dry ingredients. Divide the coconut into three separate containers. Color one portion red, one yellow, and leave one plain. Toss the colored coconut together with the plain. Roll cookie dough into walnut sized balls, roll the balls in the coconut mixture, then place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheet. Press 1 candy into the center of each cookie.
Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove from the oven and press 2 more candies into the center of each cookie. Return to the oven to continue baking for another 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flaked coconut
2 drops red food coloring
2 drops yellow food coloring
1 cup chocolate coated peanuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth. Stir in the vanilla, then gradually beat in the dry ingredients. Divide the coconut into three separate containers. Color one portion red, one yellow, and leave one plain. Toss the colored coconut together with the plain. Roll cookie dough into walnut sized balls, roll the balls in the coconut mixture, then place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheet. Press 1 candy into the center of each cookie.
Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove from the oven and press 2 more candies into the center of each cookie. Return to the oven to continue baking for another 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe : Baby Back Ribs with Spicy Papaya Sauce
Ingredients
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup papaya - peeled, seeded and cubed
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup tomato paste
4 pounds pork spareribs
Directions
Place the garlic, papaya, water, wine, honey, and tomato paste into a food processor. Pulse until until the mixture is finely chopped, about 15 seconds. Place the ribs into a 9x13 inch glass baking dish, and pour the marinade overtop. Mix the ribs around in the marinade to ensure they are evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 6 hours to overnight (overnight is best).
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Remove the ribs from the marinade, and shake off excess. Scrape the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes; set aside.
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven until the meat pulls away easily from the bone, about 1 1/2 hours. Baste every 15 minutes with the reserved marinade.
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup papaya - peeled, seeded and cubed
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup tomato paste
4 pounds pork spareribs
Directions
Place the garlic, papaya, water, wine, honey, and tomato paste into a food processor. Pulse until until the mixture is finely chopped, about 15 seconds. Place the ribs into a 9x13 inch glass baking dish, and pour the marinade overtop. Mix the ribs around in the marinade to ensure they are evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 6 hours to overnight (overnight is best).
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Remove the ribs from the marinade, and shake off excess. Scrape the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes; set aside.
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven until the meat pulls away easily from the bone, about 1 1/2 hours. Baste every 15 minutes with the reserved marinade.
Recipe : Bertha's Blueberry Dumplings
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons lard
2/3 cup milk
2 cups water
1 cup white sugar
1 pint blueberries
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Rub in lard with fingers. Stir in milk to make a soft dough.
In a deep skillet, boil water. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in sugar until dissolved. Stir in blueberries. Drop dough by rounded spoonfuls into simmering blueberry syrup. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Serve.
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons lard
2/3 cup milk
2 cups water
1 cup white sugar
1 pint blueberries
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Rub in lard with fingers. Stir in milk to make a soft dough.
In a deep skillet, boil water. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in sugar until dissolved. Stir in blueberries. Drop dough by rounded spoonfuls into simmering blueberry syrup. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Serve.
Recipe : Blueberry Sherbet
Ingredients
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
Directions
In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Press through a sieve; discard the blueberry seeds and skin. Freeze for 8 hours or overnight. Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before serving.
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
Directions
In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Press through a sieve; discard the blueberry seeds and skin. Freeze for 8 hours or overnight. Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before serving.
Recipe : Buffalo Chicken and Ranch Wraps
Ingredients
1 pound thin-sliced bacon
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
12 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup diced fresh tomato
3/4 cup ranch dressing, divided
Directions
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble when cool.
Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings, and cook and stir the chicken breast chunks until browned, about 10 minutes. Cover the skillet and allow chicken to continue cooking until no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. Stir in the Buffalo sauce and melted butter until chicken is thoroughly coated. Stir in the crumbled bacon. Keep the mixture warm.
Heat the tortillas, one at a time, in a large ungreased skillet over medium heat until they begin to form air bubbles and small brown spots. Fill each each warmed tortilla with about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling and a tablespoon or so of tomatoes; sprinkle the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing. Wrap the tortilla around the filling; serve warm.
1 pound thin-sliced bacon
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
12 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup diced fresh tomato
3/4 cup ranch dressing, divided
Directions
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble when cool.
Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings, and cook and stir the chicken breast chunks until browned, about 10 minutes. Cover the skillet and allow chicken to continue cooking until no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. Stir in the Buffalo sauce and melted butter until chicken is thoroughly coated. Stir in the crumbled bacon. Keep the mixture warm.
Heat the tortillas, one at a time, in a large ungreased skillet over medium heat until they begin to form air bubbles and small brown spots. Fill each each warmed tortilla with about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling and a tablespoon or so of tomatoes; sprinkle the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing. Wrap the tortilla around the filling; serve warm.
Recipe : Bean and Carrot Salad
Ingredients
1/2 cup baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
2 cups fresh-cut green beans
1/4 cup chopped radishes
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
Directions
In a small saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of boiling water for 4 minutes. Add the beans; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain; chill in ice water. Drain and pat dry; place in a large bowl. Add radishes and onion.
In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, sugar, mustard, garlic, salt and cumin. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
1/2 cup baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
2 cups fresh-cut green beans
1/4 cup chopped radishes
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
Directions
In a small saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of boiling water for 4 minutes. Add the beans; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain; chill in ice water. Drain and pat dry; place in a large bowl. Add radishes and onion.
In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, sugar, mustard, garlic, salt and cumin. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Recipe : Artichoke Melts
Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) can water packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
6 slices rye or pumpernickel bread
3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
Directions
In a bowl, combine the artichokes, cheese, mayonnaise, mustard and thyme; set aside. Place bread on a baking sheet; broil 4 in. from the heat until toasted. Turn over. Place egg slices on untoasted side of bread; spread with artichoke mixture. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and top is golden brown.
1 (14 ounce) can water packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
6 slices rye or pumpernickel bread
3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
Directions
In a bowl, combine the artichokes, cheese, mayonnaise, mustard and thyme; set aside. Place bread on a baking sheet; broil 4 in. from the heat until toasted. Turn over. Place egg slices on untoasted side of bread; spread with artichoke mixture. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and top is golden brown.
Recipe : Bulgur Veggie Stir Fry
Ingredients
1 cup dry bulgur wheat
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
4 kumquats, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 lemon, juiced
salt to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
Directions
Place bulgur wheat and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and fluff with a fork.
Place cumin seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat, and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until lightly toasted. Place oil in the skillet, and saute garlic and onions until tender. Stir in the tofu, and cook until lightly browned.
Mix the broccoli and green bell pepper into the skillet, and cook until tender. Stir in the kumquat slices and basil leaves. Sprinkle with lemon juice, and season with salt and cayenne pepper. Serve over the cooked bulgur wheat.
1 cup dry bulgur wheat
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
4 kumquats, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 lemon, juiced
salt to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
Directions
Place bulgur wheat and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and fluff with a fork.
Place cumin seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat, and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until lightly toasted. Place oil in the skillet, and saute garlic and onions until tender. Stir in the tofu, and cook until lightly browned.
Mix the broccoli and green bell pepper into the skillet, and cook until tender. Stir in the kumquat slices and basil leaves. Sprinkle with lemon juice, and season with salt and cayenne pepper. Serve over the cooked bulgur wheat.
Recipe : Black 'n' White Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a double boiler or microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter, stirring occasionally. Stir in the graham cracker crumbs. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Press the remaining crumbs into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in milk, egg and vanilla. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours or until completely chilled. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a double boiler or microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter, stirring occasionally. Stir in the graham cracker crumbs. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Press the remaining crumbs into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in milk, egg and vanilla. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours or until completely chilled. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
Recipe : Black Forest Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) can fat free sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup oil substitute
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg white
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat one 12-cup, fluted tube pan with cooking spray.
Combine flour, cocoa, soda, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, combine condensed milk, oil substitute, brown sugar, eggs, and egg white; mix well. Stir flour mixture into milk mixture just until moistened. Gradually add water. Stir in chips. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and top with cherry filling.
1 (14 ounce) can fat free sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup oil substitute
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg white
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat one 12-cup, fluted tube pan with cooking spray.
Combine flour, cocoa, soda, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, combine condensed milk, oil substitute, brown sugar, eggs, and egg white; mix well. Stir flour mixture into milk mixture just until moistened. Gradually add water. Stir in chips. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and top with cherry filling.
Recipe : Apple Oatmeal Bar Cookies
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 1/2 cups uncooked rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup applesauce
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the oats, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla. Fold in the applesauce and walnuts. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan.
Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool in pan, and cut into squares.
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 1/2 cups uncooked rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup applesauce
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the oats, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla. Fold in the applesauce and walnuts. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan.
Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool in pan, and cut into squares.
Recipe : Asparagus and Parmesan Tart
Ingredients
1 ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, thinly sliced, separated into rings
3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed, blanched and cut into 1-inch lengths
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S Sour Cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
Directions
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line 9-1/2-inch tart pan with removeable bottom with crust; trim edge. Prick bottom with fork. Bake 10 to 12 minute or until lightly browned. Cool.
Meanwhile, heat oil in nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook 10 minute or until caramelized, stirring occasionally. Spoon into crust; top with asparagus.
Beat next 4 ingredients with whisk until well blended. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan; mix well. Pour over asparagus; top with remaining Parmesan.
Bake 20 to 24 minute or until filling is slightly puffed and set in center.
1 ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, thinly sliced, separated into rings
3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed, blanched and cut into 1-inch lengths
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S Sour Cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
Directions
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line 9-1/2-inch tart pan with removeable bottom with crust; trim edge. Prick bottom with fork. Bake 10 to 12 minute or until lightly browned. Cool.
Meanwhile, heat oil in nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook 10 minute or until caramelized, stirring occasionally. Spoon into crust; top with asparagus.
Beat next 4 ingredients with whisk until well blended. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan; mix well. Pour over asparagus; top with remaining Parmesan.
Bake 20 to 24 minute or until filling is slightly puffed and set in center.
Recipe : Authentic, No Shortcuts, Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients
1 pound dried red beans, soaked overnight
10 cups water
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
8 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 cups cooked rice
Directions
Place the beans and water into a slow cooker. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage in the skillet; remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon and transfer to the slow cooker. Reserve drippings. Add onion, green pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlic to the drippings; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer everything from the skillet to the slow cooker.
Season the mixture with pepper and Creole seasoning. Add the fresh basil leaves and ham hock. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, or until beans are tender. If the bean mixture seems too watery, take the lid off the slow cooker and set heat to High to cook until they reach a creamy texture.
1 pound dried red beans, soaked overnight
10 cups water
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
8 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 cups cooked rice
Directions
Place the beans and water into a slow cooker. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage in the skillet; remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon and transfer to the slow cooker. Reserve drippings. Add onion, green pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlic to the drippings; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer everything from the skillet to the slow cooker.
Season the mixture with pepper and Creole seasoning. Add the fresh basil leaves and ham hock. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, or until beans are tender. If the bean mixture seems too watery, take the lid off the slow cooker and set heat to High to cook until they reach a creamy texture.
Recipe : All-Bran Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients
4 medium potatoes, peeled
2 teaspoons margarine or butter
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup Kellogg's* All-Bran* Original cereal
1/2 cup beef broth or tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 small tomatoes, sliced
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
Directions
Cut potatoes in half and cook in boiling water until tender; drain. Mash with margarine and milk; season to taste with salt and pepper.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef, onion and garlic until meat is browned; drain. Add cereal, broth, Worcestershire and seasonings. Spoon into 2 L (8 cup) baking dish. Top with corn. Spread mashed potatoes evenly on top. Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake at 190 degrees C ( 375 degrees F ) until heated though, about 30 minutes.
Arrange half slices if tomato around edges; sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.
4 medium potatoes, peeled
2 teaspoons margarine or butter
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup Kellogg's* All-Bran* Original cereal
1/2 cup beef broth or tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 small tomatoes, sliced
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
Directions
Cut potatoes in half and cook in boiling water until tender; drain. Mash with margarine and milk; season to taste with salt and pepper.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef, onion and garlic until meat is browned; drain. Add cereal, broth, Worcestershire and seasonings. Spoon into 2 L (8 cup) baking dish. Top with corn. Spread mashed potatoes evenly on top. Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake at 190 degrees C ( 375 degrees F ) until heated though, about 30 minutes.
Arrange half slices if tomato around edges; sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.
Recipe : Almond-Raspberry Meringue Bars
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
7 ounces almond paste
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup seedless red raspberry jam
3 egg whites
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with greased aluminum foil.
To make the Crust: In a large bowl, mix together the butter, almond paste, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in one egg and the almond extract. Mix in the flour and stir until well blended.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden. Cool slightly, and spread the raspberry preserves over the crust.
In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar until peaks become stiff. Spread the meringue over the jam and sprinkle with coconut.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until firm. Let cool on wire racks. Lift foil from pan and cut bars with a sharp knife.
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
7 ounces almond paste
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup seedless red raspberry jam
3 egg whites
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with greased aluminum foil.
To make the Crust: In a large bowl, mix together the butter, almond paste, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in one egg and the almond extract. Mix in the flour and stir until well blended.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden. Cool slightly, and spread the raspberry preserves over the crust.
In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar until peaks become stiff. Spread the meringue over the jam and sprinkle with coconut.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until firm. Let cool on wire racks. Lift foil from pan and cut bars with a sharp knife.
Recipe : American-Style Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
4 1/2 cups water, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
5 teaspoons adobo seasoning, divided
2 cups uncooked white rice
Directions
In a large saucepan combine olive oil, kidney beans, tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons adobo. Simmer on low heat.
Meanwhile, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed. Stir in remaining 3 teaspoons adobo. Serve beans over the rice.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
4 1/2 cups water, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
5 teaspoons adobo seasoning, divided
2 cups uncooked white rice
Directions
In a large saucepan combine olive oil, kidney beans, tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons adobo. Simmer on low heat.
Meanwhile, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed. Stir in remaining 3 teaspoons adobo. Serve beans over the rice.
Recipe : Avocado Cheese Bread
Ingredients
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
2 eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) container lemon-flavor yogurt
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup self-rising corn meal mix
1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, stir together the avocados, eggs, yogurt, cheese, cornmeal, and fajita seasoning until well blended. Spread the mixture evenly into the greased pan.
Bake for 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
2 eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) container lemon-flavor yogurt
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup self-rising corn meal mix
1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, stir together the avocados, eggs, yogurt, cheese, cornmeal, and fajita seasoning until well blended. Spread the mixture evenly into the greased pan.
Bake for 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Recipe : Banana Empanadas
Ingredients
1/4 cup raisins
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1/2 cup cold water
4 large ripe bananas, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 tablespoon cold water
1 egg white
Directions
Soak raisins in hot water for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Mix in shortening using a fork, until the entire mixture is in pea-sized pellets. Stir in yogurt, and just enough of the 1/2 cup of cold water to hold it together in a dough.
Roll out dough to a square 1/8 inch in thickness. Use a knife to cut into four 8x8 inch squares. Don't worry if they aren't perfect. Drain the raisins, and mix with the cinnamon and chopped bananas. Spoon some of the banana mixture onto half of each square, leaving at least 1/2 inch of dough exposed at the edge to seal the edges. Fold the dough over the fruit, and pinch the edges together. Make sure that they are secure. I like to roll the excess dough up around the edges and then pinch it until it's thin again. You'll want to have about a 1/2 inch closure in the end. You can trim the edges a bit to make them more aesthetically pleasing. Place empanadas on a baking sheet. Whisk together 1 tablespoon of cold water and egg white; brush over the tops.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
1/4 cup raisins
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1/2 cup cold water
4 large ripe bananas, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 tablespoon cold water
1 egg white
Directions
Soak raisins in hot water for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Mix in shortening using a fork, until the entire mixture is in pea-sized pellets. Stir in yogurt, and just enough of the 1/2 cup of cold water to hold it together in a dough.
Roll out dough to a square 1/8 inch in thickness. Use a knife to cut into four 8x8 inch squares. Don't worry if they aren't perfect. Drain the raisins, and mix with the cinnamon and chopped bananas. Spoon some of the banana mixture onto half of each square, leaving at least 1/2 inch of dough exposed at the edge to seal the edges. Fold the dough over the fruit, and pinch the edges together. Make sure that they are secure. I like to roll the excess dough up around the edges and then pinch it until it's thin again. You'll want to have about a 1/2 inch closure in the end. You can trim the edges a bit to make them more aesthetically pleasing. Place empanadas on a baking sheet. Whisk together 1 tablespoon of cold water and egg white; brush over the tops.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
Recipe : Brown Sugar and Spice Dry Ham Rub
Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Mix together brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, mustard powder, onion powder, and pepper in a bowl until well blended. Makes enough rub to cover one 3 to 5 pound ham. To be sure sugars form a crust, do not cover the ham during cooking. If not using immediately, store in an airtight tin.
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Mix together brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, mustard powder, onion powder, and pepper in a bowl until well blended. Makes enough rub to cover one 3 to 5 pound ham. To be sure sugars form a crust, do not cover the ham during cooking. If not using immediately, store in an airtight tin.
Recipe : Apricot Almond Galette
Ingredients
10 small fresh apricots, pitted and quartered
1/3 cup white sugar
1 cup almond meal
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crust (such as Pillsbury�)
1/3 cup apricot jam, melted
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll out pie crust onto a baking sheet.
Toss the quartered apricots with the white sugar in a bowl. Mix almond meal, confectioners' sugar, and egg together in another bowl to create a paste. Spread almond paste on the center of the pie crust, leaving 1/2 inch of bare crust all around the edge. Arrange the sugared apricots over the almond paste. Fold the 1/2-inch bare edge of the crust inward over the almond paste and apricots, leaving the center of the tart uncovered. Crimp the edge down with a fork as you go around the tart.
Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Brush the melted apricot jam over the hot galette. Slice and serve.
10 small fresh apricots, pitted and quartered
1/3 cup white sugar
1 cup almond meal
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crust (such as Pillsbury�)
1/3 cup apricot jam, melted
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll out pie crust onto a baking sheet.
Toss the quartered apricots with the white sugar in a bowl. Mix almond meal, confectioners' sugar, and egg together in another bowl to create a paste. Spread almond paste on the center of the pie crust, leaving 1/2 inch of bare crust all around the edge. Arrange the sugared apricots over the almond paste. Fold the 1/2-inch bare edge of the crust inward over the almond paste and apricots, leaving the center of the tart uncovered. Crimp the edge down with a fork as you go around the tart.
Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Brush the melted apricot jam over the hot galette. Slice and serve.
Recipe : Bacon Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients
3 slices bacon
3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 onion, diced
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - diced
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
3 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups biscuit mix
1 cup milk
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside; reserve bacon drippings in skillet.
Add potatoes, onion and chicken to bacon drippings and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in chicken broth; season with poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir in corn, and simmer all together for 15 minutes.
Pour in half-and-half and bring to a boil; add crumbled bacon. In a medium bowl, combine biscuit mix with milk and mix well (dough should be thick). Drop tablespoon sizes of dough into boiling mixture; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes uncovered, then another 10 minutes covered. (Note: Do not stir while simmering, or dumplings will break apart). Serve hot.
3 slices bacon
3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 onion, diced
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - diced
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
3 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups biscuit mix
1 cup milk
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside; reserve bacon drippings in skillet.
Add potatoes, onion and chicken to bacon drippings and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in chicken broth; season with poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir in corn, and simmer all together for 15 minutes.
Pour in half-and-half and bring to a boil; add crumbled bacon. In a medium bowl, combine biscuit mix with milk and mix well (dough should be thick). Drop tablespoon sizes of dough into boiling mixture; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes uncovered, then another 10 minutes covered. (Note: Do not stir while simmering, or dumplings will break apart). Serve hot.
Recipe : Banana Bread French Toast
Ingredients
3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter
1 loaf banana bread
confectioners' sugar for dusting (optional)
Directions
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla with a fork. Set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Slice banana bread into 4 thick slices. Dip each slice into the egg mixture, then place in the hot pan. Cook on each side until golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving, if desired.
3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter
1 loaf banana bread
confectioners' sugar for dusting (optional)
Directions
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla with a fork. Set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Slice banana bread into 4 thick slices. Dip each slice into the egg mixture, then place in the hot pan. Cook on each side until golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving, if desired.
Recipe : Apple Carrot Muffins
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups raisin bran cereal
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple
3/4 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple, carrots and walnuts. Fill paper-lined muffin cups or cups coated with nonstick cooking spray three-fourths full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
1 3/4 cups raisin bran cereal
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple
3/4 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple, carrots and walnuts. Fill paper-lined muffin cups or cups coated with nonstick cooking spray three-fourths full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Recipe : Beef Cabbage Hash
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
4 medium baking potatoes, peeled and julienned
4 cups shredded cabbage
1 large onion, sliced and quartered
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
1 pound ground beef
4 medium baking potatoes, peeled and julienned
4 cups shredded cabbage
1 large onion, sliced and quartered
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Recipe : Alligator Pears and Apples
Ingredients
2 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1 large red apple - cored and diced
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup raisins, soaked in water and drained
1 tablespoon hulled sunflower seeds
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine the avocados, apple and raisins. Drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with sunflower seeds.
2 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1 large red apple - cored and diced
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup raisins, soaked in water and drained
1 tablespoon hulled sunflower seeds
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine the avocados, apple and raisins. Drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with sunflower seeds.
Recipe : Amazing Asian Chicken Salad
Ingredients
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sesame oil
3 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 medium head shredded green cabbage
1/4 medium head shredded red cabbage
2 large carrots, shredded
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped leaves
1/2 cup slivered almonds
Directions
Whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, 3 green onions, garlic, sugar, ginger, soy sauce, vegetable oil, coriander, and mustard in a mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Pour half of the dressing into another container, and refrigerate for later. Place the chicken breasts into the remaining dressing, and coat on all sides. Cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place the chicken into a baking dish.
Bake the chicken breasts in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven, and allow to cool. Shred the chicken using 2 forks and set aside.
To assemble the salad, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, 3 green onions, cilantro, almonds, and cooled chicken in a large mixing bowl. Pour the reserved dressing overtop and toss to coat.
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sesame oil
3 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 medium head shredded green cabbage
1/4 medium head shredded red cabbage
2 large carrots, shredded
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped leaves
1/2 cup slivered almonds
Directions
Whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, 3 green onions, garlic, sugar, ginger, soy sauce, vegetable oil, coriander, and mustard in a mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Pour half of the dressing into another container, and refrigerate for later. Place the chicken breasts into the remaining dressing, and coat on all sides. Cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place the chicken into a baking dish.
Bake the chicken breasts in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven, and allow to cool. Shred the chicken using 2 forks and set aside.
To assemble the salad, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, 3 green onions, cilantro, almonds, and cooled chicken in a large mixing bowl. Pour the reserved dressing overtop and toss to coat.
Recipe : Apricot Barley Casserole
Ingredients
2/3 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds
1/4 cup butter, divided
2 cups pearl barley
1 cup sliced green onions
7 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup diced dried apricots
1/2 cup golden raisins
Directions
In a large skillet, saute nuts in 2 tablespoons butter until lightly browned; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the barley and onions in remaining butter until onions are tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in the apricots, raisins and reserved nuts.
Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 1-1/4 hours or until barley is tender.
2/3 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds
1/4 cup butter, divided
2 cups pearl barley
1 cup sliced green onions
7 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup diced dried apricots
1/2 cup golden raisins
Directions
In a large skillet, saute nuts in 2 tablespoons butter until lightly browned; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the barley and onions in remaining butter until onions are tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in the apricots, raisins and reserved nuts.
Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 1-1/4 hours or until barley is tender.
Recipe : Blubaugh's Blueberry Buckle Shortcake
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (16 ounce) can blueberry pie filling
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
Cream the sugar and margarine together in a mixing bowl. Stir in the eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each. Stir in the vanilla and flour, and mix well. Spread the batter over the prepared baking sheet to form a rectangle. Use a knife to mark off 12 squares. Use a spoon to make a small well in each square. Place 1 tablespoon pie filling in each well.
Bake in preheated oven until top is light brown, about 25 minutes. Cool on pan, and cut into 12 squares.
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (16 ounce) can blueberry pie filling
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
Cream the sugar and margarine together in a mixing bowl. Stir in the eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each. Stir in the vanilla and flour, and mix well. Spread the batter over the prepared baking sheet to form a rectangle. Use a knife to mark off 12 squares. Use a spoon to make a small well in each square. Place 1 tablespoon pie filling in each well.
Bake in preheated oven until top is light brown, about 25 minutes. Cool on pan, and cut into 12 squares.
Recipe : Baked Potato Soup IV
Ingredients
4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
8 cups water
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
16 ounces heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt to taste
freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
Place the potatoes and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour, or until potatoes are very soft.
Mix the evaporated milk, heavy cream, sour cream, butter, onion salt, garlic powder, salt and pepper with the potatoes. Simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until liquid has reduced by 1/3.
Scoop out and drain 1 to 2 cups of the mixture and thoroughly mash with a potato masher. Return to mixture. Garnish and serve.
4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
8 cups water
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
16 ounces heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt to taste
freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
Place the potatoes and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour, or until potatoes are very soft.
Mix the evaporated milk, heavy cream, sour cream, butter, onion salt, garlic powder, salt and pepper with the potatoes. Simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until liquid has reduced by 1/3.
Scoop out and drain 1 to 2 cups of the mixture and thoroughly mash with a potato masher. Return to mixture. Garnish and serve.
Recipe : Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Cheesecakes
Ingredients
1 (9.5 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm� Puff Pastry Shells
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped artichoke heart
1 tablespoon minced sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced parsley
Cracked black pepper to taste
Directions
Bake, cool and remove the 'tops' of the pastry shells according to the package directions. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
Stir the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.
Spoon 1 teaspoon of the artichoke mixture into each pastry shell. Place the filled shells onto a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes or until the filling is hot.
1 (9.5 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm� Puff Pastry Shells
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped artichoke heart
1 tablespoon minced sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced parsley
Cracked black pepper to taste
Directions
Bake, cool and remove the 'tops' of the pastry shells according to the package directions. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
Stir the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.
Spoon 1 teaspoon of the artichoke mixture into each pastry shell. Place the filled shells onto a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes or until the filling is hot.
Recipe : Avocado Side Dish
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
1 avocado - pitted, peeled, and cubed
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 (15 ounce) can vegetarian chili
1/3 cup sliced green onion
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a small bowl combine avocado and lime juice.
In a separate bowl combine chili, green onion, tomatoes, garlic and cilantro.
Serve pasta topped with chili mixture and avocado.
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
1 avocado - pitted, peeled, and cubed
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 (15 ounce) can vegetarian chili
1/3 cup sliced green onion
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a small bowl combine avocado and lime juice.
In a separate bowl combine chili, green onion, tomatoes, garlic and cilantro.
Serve pasta topped with chili mixture and avocado.
Recipe : Blintz Souffle II
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
2 (13 ounce) packages frozen cheese-filled blintzes
4 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange juice
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt the butter in a 2-quart casserole, and place the frozen blintzes on top of the butter in a single layer. Mix the eggs, sour cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and orange juice in a bowl until thoroughly combined, and pour the mixture over the blintzes.
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly browned, and a toothpick inserted into the center of the casserole comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
3 tablespoons butter
2 (13 ounce) packages frozen cheese-filled blintzes
4 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange juice
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt the butter in a 2-quart casserole, and place the frozen blintzes on top of the butter in a single layer. Mix the eggs, sour cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and orange juice in a bowl until thoroughly combined, and pour the mixture over the blintzes.
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly browned, and a toothpick inserted into the center of the casserole comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
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