Thursday, August 18, 2011

Recipe : Baking Powder Biscuits

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup milk

Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Recipe : Basil-Lime Sorbet

Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
20 fresh basil leaves, minced

Directions
Make a simple syrup by bringing the sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan; allow to boil 1 minute; remove from heat.
Combine the syrup, lime juice, and basil in a blender; puree. Pour the mixture into a container and cover; store in freezer until completely frozen, about 2 hours.
Break the frozen mixture into pieces and place in the blender; blend until smooth. Return to the container and cover. Store in freezer until ready to serve.

Recipe : Banana Split Oat Bran Pancakes

Ingredients
1 cup oat bran hot cereal, uncooked
1/2 cup PILLSBURY BEST� All Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar and sucralose blend for baking
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ripe bananas, sliced and divided
1 cup reduced fat milk
1 large egg
CRISCO� Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1/2 cup SMUCKER'S� Strawberry Low Sugar Preserves
SMUCKER'S� Hot Fudge Microwaveable Ice Cream Topping, warmed according to package directions (optional)

Directions
Combine oat bran, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a small bowl. Mash two ripe bananas; combine with milk and egg. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture stirring until the ingredients are just combined.
Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Spray surface with a no-stick spray. Pour a scant 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto hot surface. Cook until bubbly; turn and cook remaining side until golden brown.
Melt preserves in a small microwave safe bowl; cook on HIGH for 15 seconds. Stir. Serve pancakes topped with sliced bananas, drizzled strawberry preserves and hot fudge; dollop with whipped topping.

Recipe : Baked Pancake Squares

Ingredients
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together milk, butter and egg substitute. Add the sugar, then gradually beat the flour in. Carefully stir in the baking powder and salt. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Cut into 16 square servings.

Recipe : Barbecued Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients
1 (3 pound) pork shoulder roast
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups water
2 (14.5 ounce) cans beef broth
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 large onion, chopped
3/4 cup steak sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
12 sandwich buns, split

Directions
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown roast in oil; drain. Add water; bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat; discard cooking juices or save for another use. Cool meat; shred and refrigerate.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the next 10 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until thickened. Add shredded pork; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve on buns.

Recipe : Black Bean Medley

Ingredients
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can Mexican stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions
Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute the onion, sweet peppers and garlic in oil until tender. Add the corn. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until corn is tender. Add the black beans, tomatoes, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve over the brown rice.

Recipe : Baked French Swirl Toast

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) Pepperidge Farm� Cinnamon Swirl Bread , cut into cubes
3/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
3 cups half-and-half or milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cinnamon sugar or confectioners' sugar
Whipped butter
Pure maple syrup

Directions
Place the bread cubes and cranberries in a greased 3-quart shallow baking dish. Beat the eggs, half-and-half and vanilla in a medium bowl with a fork or whisk. Pour over the bread cubes. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
Uncover the dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center. Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar. Serve with the butter and syrup.

Recipe : Braised Wild Boar with Sauerkraut

Ingredients
2 (20 ounce) cans sauerkraut, drained
3 pounds wild boar roast
1 large onion, quartered
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer

Directions
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Pour one can of sauerkraut into the bottom of a Dutch oven. Set the roast on top of it, then arrange the onions potatoes and carrots around the roast. Cover with the remaining can of sauerkraut and pour in the beer. Cover with a lid.
Bake in the preheated oven until the roast is extremely tender, about 3 hours.

Recipe : Baked Mushrooms with Thyme and White Wine

Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons minced onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Whisk together the onion, garlic, thyme, white wine, and olive oil in a large bowl. Add the mushrooms and toss to coat; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer mushroom mixture into a small baking dish, cover, and bake for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Recipe : Blame the Dog Bean Casserole (Kielbasa and Bean Dish)

Ingredients
1 pound fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1 (28 ounce) can baked beans
1 (15.5 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 dash Worcestershire sauce

Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine sausages, baked beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, ketchup, red wine, onion, celery, garlic, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a 3-quart baking dish. Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 1 hour.

Recipe : Beefy Pasta Skillet

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Tomato Soup (Regular or 25% Less Sodium)
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups cooked corkscrew-shaped pasta or elbow pasta

Directions
Cook beef and onion in skillet until browned. Pour off fat.
Add soup, water, Worcestershire, cheese and pasta and heat through.

Recipe : Banana Bread III

Ingredients
3 tablespoons margarine
2 cups white sugar
3 egg yolks
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, mix together margarine and sugar until smooth. Mix in yolks. Stir in flour and baking powder alternately with the milk.
In another bowl, beat egg whites until doubled in volume. Fold beaten whites into the dough. Spread into a greased 9 x 12 inch pan. Slice bananas over the top of the dough. In a small bowl, mix together the 2 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle over bananas.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Recipe : Balsamic Marinated Chicken Breasts

Ingredients
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions
Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, water, onion, red pepper flakes, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, rosemary, parsley, chili powder, and oregano in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes to overnight.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, or lightly grease a broiler pan. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade, and place the chicken breasts onto the baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken breasts are golden brown, and no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes.

Recipe : Bill's Braisin Bread

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups water
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 tablespoon white sugar
3 cups bread flour
1 1/2 cups raisin bran cereal
1 teaspoon salt

Directions
Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Med Crust cycle; press Start.

Recipe : Bear's Bodacious Bean Bonanza

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package dry 16 bean soup mix
1 (3.25 ounce) package any flavor beef jerky, diced
1 pound thick sliced bacon
1 tablespoon butter
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen Fordhook lima beans, thawed
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 pound cubed fully cooked ham
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups diced carrots
1 1/2 cups diced celery
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup brown sugar

Directions
Place the dry 16 bean mix into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Or, bring the beans and water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse before using.
Bring the soaked beans to a boil in a large pot with enough water to cover. Add the diced jerky and simmer for about 2 hours.
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop the cooled bacon into 1/2-inch pieces.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the thawed lima beans in the butter until the beans are evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
Stir the bacon, lima beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, green beans, wax beans, cream-style corn, ham, onions, bell peppers, carrots, celery, honey, molasses, and brown sugar into the pot with the cooked beans and jerky. Cook another 30 minutes or until the beans are tender.

Recipe : Buffalo Chicken Wrap Sandwiches

Ingredients
4 Chicken breasts, cooked and diced
1 cup Red, White, and Bleu Slaw
4 (10 inch) Flour Tortillas
Hot sauce

Directions
In a large bowl, coat chicken with your favorite hot sauce.
Lay tortillas flat; spread 1/4 cup of Red, White & Bleu Coleslaw around the center of each tortilla. Place the coated chicken in a strip across the tortilla just below the center. Fold over the bottom of the tortilla and roll. Allow one hour before slicing. (These can also be made with warm chicken.)

Recipe : Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Tuscan Porterhouse)

Ingredients
4 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
1 (2 1/2 pound) choice or prime porterhouse steak
3 tablespoons Tuscan olive oil
Moist, grey sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
6 lemon wedges

Directions
Press chopped rosemary onto both sides of porterhouse steak; set onto a plate and allow to marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
Start an outdoor grill using hardwood charcoal, such as hickory. When coals are white and glowing, arrange for high heat.
Gently brush or rub olive oil onto steak, then season to taste with sea salt and pepper.
Place steak onto grill, and cook until a dark, golden brown (not burnt) crust forms, 5 to 10 minutes depending on thickness of meat. Turn over, and continue cooking until golden on the other side, 5 to 10 minutes more. When finished, place steak onto a platter, and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
To serve, remove the two pieces of meat from the bone, and replace the bone onto the serving platter. Trim any unwanted fat from the round (tenderloin) steak, slice into 6 equal pieces at an angle to the grain, and fan out on one side of the bone. Slice the rectangular (loin) steak into 1/4-inch slices at an angle to the grain. Fan out on the other side of the bone. Finish by garnishing the platter with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of additional sea salt.

Recipe : Bulgur Chickpea Salad

Ingredients
1 cup bulgur
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 cup chopped green onions
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup grated carrots

Directions
In a heatproof bowl, pour boiling water over bulgur. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature.
In a small bowl, beat together oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over bulgur; and mix with a fork.
Place bulgur in the bottom of a nice glass serving bowl. Layer vegetables and garbanzo beans in this order on top of the bulgur: green onions, garbanzo beans, parsley, and carrots on top. Cover, and refrigerate. Toss salad just before serving.

Recipe : Banana Fudge Cake

Ingredients
1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate fudge cake mix
1 large ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup water
5 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 small ripe banana, mashed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
In a mixing bowl, prepare cake mix according to package directions, omitting 1/4 cup of the water. Beat on low speed until moistened. Add banana; beat on high for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely. In a saucepan, heat butter and water until butter is melted; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine 4 cups confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Add butter mixture, banana and vanilla; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining sugar until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost the cake.

Recipe : Baked Ziti Supreme

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) jar Prego� Fresh Mushroom Italian Sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
5 cups hot cooked medium tube-shaped pasta (ziti)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
In large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until beef is browned, stirring to separate meat. Pour off fat.
Stir in pasta sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and macaroni. Spoon into 3-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until hot.

Recipe : Annemarie's Lemon Bars

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
To make crust: Mix together the butter, 1 1/3 cups flour and 1/4 cup sugar with a fork until crumbly. Press into an 8 inch square pan and bake for 20 minutes. Crust will look white. Do not brown!
Combine the eggs, 3/4 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until well mixed. Pour over pre-baked crust.
Return to oven and bake an additional 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Let bars cool before cutting.

Recipe : Best Ziti Ever

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil, divided
12 ounces ricotta cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1 dash salt and pepper
1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 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.
Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. In a large saucepan, heat marinara with 1 teaspoon basil until bubbling. In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Spread bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with sauce. Layer 1/2 of the ziti, 1/2, the sausage, 1/2 of the ricotta, and 1/2 the mozzarella. Spoon half of the sauce over top. Repeat layers. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 teaspoons basil and Italian seasoning.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

Recipe : Broiler Icing

Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup cream
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions
In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, and cream. Mix in coconut and chopped nuts.
Spread icing over cooled cake. Place cake under broiler for 2 minutes or until bubbly.

Recipe : Asian Coleslaw with Candied Walnuts

Ingredients
4 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup shredded jicama
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 cup Kikkoman Lime Ponzu
6 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
Candied Walnuts:
1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions
In a large bowl, toss together cabbage, jicama, carrots and cilantro. Whisk together ponzu, sesame oil, orange juice and ginger; pour over cabbage mixture and toss together. Sprinkle with candied walnuts.
To make candied walnuts, place 1 cup walnuts and 1/2 cup sugar in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and turns light brown. Toss to coat walnuts. Remove skillet from heat; stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Spread walnuts on aluminum foil to cool.

Recipe : Australian Potato Salad

Ingredients
4 pounds white potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
3/4 cup bottled French salad dressing
1 cup chopped celery
6 green onions, chopped
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon coarse grained mustard
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill weed
ground black pepper to taste

Directions
Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil with the pot uncovered, then remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 25 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in the French salad dressing while the potatoes are still warm. Cool for at least 1 hour.
Add the celery and green onions to the potatoes and mix in the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, mint, dill and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.

Recipe : Ahi Poke Basic

Ingredients
2 pounds fresh tuna steaks, cubed
1 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons finely chopped macadamia nuts

Directions
In a medium size non-reactive bowl, combine Ahi, soy sauce, green onions, sesame oil, sesame seeds, chili pepper, and macadamia nuts; mix well. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Recipe : A Berry-Purple Smoothie

Ingredients
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapples in juice, chilled
1 (16.5 ounce) can blueberries or blackberries in light syrup, chilled and drained
1 1/2 cups small ice cubes
1 (6 ounce) container low-fat lemon or vanilla yogurt

Directions
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Serve immediately or keep chilled for up to one hour. Mix again before serving.

Recipe : Breaded Toasted Ravioli

Ingredients
1 egg white
1 teaspoon water
1 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 (25 ounce) package cheese ravioli, thawed if frozen
cooking spray

Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place a wire rack on a baking sheet.
Beat together the egg white and water in a small bowl. Mix bread crumbs, oregano, basil, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
Dip each ravioli in the beaten egg, and then roll in the bread crumb mixture. Spray both sides of breaded ravioli with cooking spray; place on the wire rack.
Bake breaded ravioli in preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, 15 to 25 minutes.

Recipe : Blitz Puff Pastry

Ingredients
1 1/4 cups cake flour
3 3/4 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup white sugar
1 1/4 cups cold butter, cut into tablespoon-sized pieces
1 1/4 cups cold water
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions
In a large bowl, stir together the cake flour, bread flour, salt and white sugar. Stir in the chunks of butter so that each one is completely coated in flour. Combine the cold water and lemon juice; stir into the bowl while lightly tossing the ingredients to moisten them evenly. Gather the dough into a ball.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Keep the edges as square as possible. The dough will look terrible, but don't worry, it will shape up. Fold the dough into thirds like a business letter, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Place the dough on the floured work surface and turn at a 90 degree angle from the last time you rolled it out. Roll again into a rectangle again and fold into thirds. If the dough is still cold and manageable, rotate and roll again, then fold into thirds, or refrigerate and continue in 30 minutes. Finish by rolling the dough out to the size of a baking sheet. Place on a lightly floured baking sheet and wrap in plastic. refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
To use, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into shapes with a sharp knife. Use as directed in recipes calling for puff pastry, or alternatively, enclose desired fillings and bake in a preheated 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven until puffed and golden brown.

Recipe : Absolute Best Potato Casserole

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
6 large russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 pound cooked ham, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauliflower
1/4 cup crushed cornflakes cereal

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
To prepare the cheese sauce, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in milk, and stir constantly until thickened. Mix in Cheddar cheese and Swiss cheese, and continue to stir until smooth. Reduce heat to low.
Layer potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer onion and ham over potatoes. Top with cauliflower. Cover with the cheese sauce.
Bake covered 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove cover, sprinkle with crushed cornflakes, and continue baking 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender and surface is bubbly and lightly browned. Allow to cool about 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe : Benny's Potato Salad

Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds potatoes, cubed
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup chopped green olives
1/3 cup dill pickle relish
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 teaspoons yellow mustard
3 teaspoons brown mustard
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons celery seed
1/2 teaspoon dill seed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

Directions
Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 5 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Drain in a colander, and run under cold water to cool. Set aside.
In a large serving bowl, Stir together the eggs, green olives, dill and sweet pickle relishes, green onion, mayonnaise, yellow and brown mustards, and wine vinegar. Season with garlic powder, black pepper, white pepper, salt, celery seed, dill seed, and dill. Mix well, and stir in potatoes until coated. Chill for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend.

Recipe : ABC Vegetable Soup

Ingredients
1/2 cup uncooked alphabet pasta
3 (14.5 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. in a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain pasta; stir into soup.

Recipe : Ann's Neptune's Delight

Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream, divided
2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 cups cooked crabmeat
1 cup peeled cooked shrimp
1 1/2 cups garlic-flavored croutons
1/4 cup fresh parsley
4 tablespoons melted butter

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Remove from heat and whisk in flour. Pour in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and whisk well, return to heat.
Add cheese and stir until creamy. Remove from heat and pour in remaining cream. Stir in sherry, paprika, crabmeat, and shrimp. Spoon mixture into 6 large individual ramekins.
In a food processor or blender, blend together croutons and parsley. Top each filled ramekin with crouton mixture. Drizzle melted butter over the top.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until top is browned and bubbly.