Ingredients
8 ounces bacon
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 (12 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 (15.5 ounce) cans canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
2 (15 ounce) cans canned baked beans with pork
1 cup barbeque sauce
1 cup ketchup
1 cup brown sugar, packed
Directions
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain on paper towels, crumble, and set aside. Drain bacon fat from the skillet.
Using the same skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat, stirring until the meat is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain.
Transfer the ground beef to a slow cooker. Add the pinto beans, butter beans, baked beans with pork, barbeque sauce, ketchup, and brown sugar to the ground beef mixture; stir to blend well. Cover and cook for 4 hours on High. Top each serving with crumbled bacon.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Cooking : Balsamic Glazed Carrots
Ingredients
3 cups baby carrots
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Directions
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute carrots in oil for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Stir in balsamic vinegar and brown sugar, mix to coat and serve.
3 cups baby carrots
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Directions
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute carrots in oil for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Stir in balsamic vinegar and brown sugar, mix to coat and serve.
Cooking : Bacon-Cheese English Muffins
Ingredients
2 English muffins, split and toasted
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 tomato slices
4 slices onion
4 slices processed American cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions
Spread muffin halves with mayonnaise; top with tomato, onion and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Top with bacon. Serve immediately.
2 English muffins, split and toasted
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 tomato slices
4 slices onion
4 slices processed American cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions
Spread muffin halves with mayonnaise; top with tomato, onion and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Top with bacon. Serve immediately.
Cooking : Blueberry Buckle
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 cups fresh blueberries
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup cold butter
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in the blueberries. Pour into greased 9-in. square baking pan.
For topping, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over blueberry mixture. Bake at 375 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 cups fresh blueberries
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup cold butter
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in the blueberries. Pour into greased 9-in. square baking pan.
For topping, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over blueberry mixture. Bake at 375 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Cooking : Brown Soda Bread
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup wheat bran
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly flour a 9x5 loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, bran, baking soda, and salt; cut in the butter with a pastry blender until the pea sized pieces form. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, milk, and mayonnaise. Stir the yogurt into the flour until just mixed. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden.
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup wheat bran
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly flour a 9x5 loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, bran, baking soda, and salt; cut in the butter with a pastry blender until the pea sized pieces form. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, milk, and mayonnaise. Stir the yogurt into the flour until just mixed. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden.
Cooking : Algerian Carrots
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups water
2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cloves cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with 1 1/2 cups of water, or just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the sliced carrots, reduce the heat to medium, and cover the pan again. Steam until tender but not mushy, 4 to 6 minutes depending on the thickness of the slices. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the salt, pepper, cinnamon, cumin, garlic, and thyme. Cook the spices and garlic, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Add the 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid and the bay leaf, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir in the carrots, tossing well to coat with the spice mixture, and cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice and remove the bay leaf before serving.
1 1/2 cups water
2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cloves cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with 1 1/2 cups of water, or just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the sliced carrots, reduce the heat to medium, and cover the pan again. Steam until tender but not mushy, 4 to 6 minutes depending on the thickness of the slices. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the salt, pepper, cinnamon, cumin, garlic, and thyme. Cook the spices and garlic, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Add the 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid and the bay leaf, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir in the carrots, tossing well to coat with the spice mixture, and cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice and remove the bay leaf before serving.
Cooking : Black Bean Hummus with Tahini
Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup tahini paste
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil, for drizzling
Directions
Combine the black beans, tahini, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt in the bowl of a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Chill 1 hour before serving. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil to garnish.
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup tahini paste
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil, for drizzling
Directions
Combine the black beans, tahini, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt in the bowl of a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Chill 1 hour before serving. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil to garnish.
Cooking : Apple Sausage Ring
Ingredients
3/4 cup milk
2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers
1 1/2 cups chopped, peeled tart apples
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 pounds bulk pork sausage
Directions
In a large bowl, beat eggs and milk. Stir in the cracker crumbs, apples and onion. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix well. On a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray, shape pork mixture into a 9-in. ring. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F; drain.
3/4 cup milk
2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers
1 1/2 cups chopped, peeled tart apples
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 pounds bulk pork sausage
Directions
In a large bowl, beat eggs and milk. Stir in the cracker crumbs, apples and onion. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix well. On a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray, shape pork mixture into a 9-in. ring. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F; drain.
Cooking : Broadway Brownie Bars
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup butter or margarine, softened, divided
3 eggs, divided
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, divided
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, divided
1 1/4 cups chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup milk
3 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
In small mixing bowl, blend 6 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1/4 cup butter, 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; set aside. In medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt 1 square chocolate and 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat; add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, 1 cup nuts, baking powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 eggs; blend well. Spray 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. pan with non-stick spray; spread batter in pan. Spread cheese mixture over batter. In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup nuts and chocolate chips; sprinkle over cheese layer. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 28 minutes or until almost done. Sprinkle marshmallows over all; return to oven for 2 minutes. In medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter, 1 square chocolate, 2 ounces cream cheese and milk. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Immediately drizzle over marshmallows. Chill well; cut into bars.
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup butter or margarine, softened, divided
3 eggs, divided
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, divided
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, divided
1 1/4 cups chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup milk
3 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
In small mixing bowl, blend 6 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1/4 cup butter, 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; set aside. In medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt 1 square chocolate and 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat; add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, 1 cup nuts, baking powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 eggs; blend well. Spray 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. pan with non-stick spray; spread batter in pan. Spread cheese mixture over batter. In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup nuts and chocolate chips; sprinkle over cheese layer. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 28 minutes or until almost done. Sprinkle marshmallows over all; return to oven for 2 minutes. In medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter, 1 square chocolate, 2 ounces cream cheese and milk. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Immediately drizzle over marshmallows. Chill well; cut into bars.
Cooking : Black-Eyed Pea and Jalapeno Salsa
Ingredients
1 (15.5 ounce) can black-eyed peas
1 cup chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
1 (4 ounce) jar pimento peppers, drained and chopped
1 (8 ounce) jar mushrooms, drained and diced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Mix the black-eyed peas, jalapeno peppers, pimentos, mushrooms, celery, onion, and olive oil together in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
1 (15.5 ounce) can black-eyed peas
1 cup chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
1 (4 ounce) jar pimento peppers, drained and chopped
1 (8 ounce) jar mushrooms, drained and diced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Mix the black-eyed peas, jalapeno peppers, pimentos, mushrooms, celery, onion, and olive oil together in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cooking : Apple Spice Syrup
Ingredients
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 3/4 cups apple juice or cider
Directions
In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, allspice and nutmeg; mix well. Add juice or cider. Cook and stir over medium heat until syrup is bubbly and slightly thickened.
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 3/4 cups apple juice or cider
Directions
In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, allspice and nutmeg; mix well. Add juice or cider. Cook and stir over medium heat until syrup is bubbly and slightly thickened.
Cooking : Almond Macaroons I
Ingredients
1/2 pound almond paste
1 cup white sugar
3 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cake flour
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons chopped blanched almonds
Directions
Cover cookie sheets with parchment or aluminum foil, shiny side up.
Soften almond paste with your hands or food processor. In large mixing bowl, blend almond paste and sugar.
Separate eggs and add whites to mixture. Mix in confectioners' sugar, flour and salt. Stir well.
Force dough through a cookie press or drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Sprinkle cookies with chopped almonds and bake for 25 minutes. Remove parchment or foil from cookie sheets and let cool. Peel off macaroons.
1/2 pound almond paste
1 cup white sugar
3 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cake flour
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons chopped blanched almonds
Directions
Cover cookie sheets with parchment or aluminum foil, shiny side up.
Soften almond paste with your hands or food processor. In large mixing bowl, blend almond paste and sugar.
Separate eggs and add whites to mixture. Mix in confectioners' sugar, flour and salt. Stir well.
Force dough through a cookie press or drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Sprinkle cookies with chopped almonds and bake for 25 minutes. Remove parchment or foil from cookie sheets and let cool. Peel off macaroons.
Cooking : Barbequed Thai Style Chicken
Ingredients
1 bunch fresh cilantro with roots
3 cloves garlic, peeled
3 small red hot chile peppers, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
1/4 cup coconut milk
Directions
Cut cilantro roots off at the stem, and mince thoroughly. Set aside a few leaves for garnish. In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro roots and leaves, garlic, chile peppers, turmeric, curry powder, sugar, and salt. Process to a coarse paste. Pour in fish sauce, and blend until smooth.
Place chicken in a large shallow dish. Rub with the cilantro paste. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 3 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the prepared grill, and brush liberally with coconut milk. Grill chicken 8 to 15 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the pieces. Turn only once, and baste occasionally with coconut cream. Cook until browned and tender, and juices run clear.
1 bunch fresh cilantro with roots
3 cloves garlic, peeled
3 small red hot chile peppers, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
1/4 cup coconut milk
Directions
Cut cilantro roots off at the stem, and mince thoroughly. Set aside a few leaves for garnish. In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro roots and leaves, garlic, chile peppers, turmeric, curry powder, sugar, and salt. Process to a coarse paste. Pour in fish sauce, and blend until smooth.
Place chicken in a large shallow dish. Rub with the cilantro paste. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 3 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the prepared grill, and brush liberally with coconut milk. Grill chicken 8 to 15 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the pieces. Turn only once, and baste occasionally with coconut cream. Cook until browned and tender, and juices run clear.
Cooking : Broiled Chicken Breasts with Chutney-Lime Glaze and Broccoli Slaw
Ingredients
6 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), tenderloins cut or pulled away, and breasts pounded lightly with fist to a more-or-less even thickness
4 teaspoons ground coriander
6 tablespoons Major Grey Chutney
1 lime, quartered
6 tablespoons frozen limeade concentrate
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1 (15 ounce) package broccoli slaw
3 medium green onions, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, coarsely grated
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Adjust oven rack to position closest to broiler element, and turn on high. Mix coriander, a generous sprinkling of salt and the chutney in a medium bowl, then add chicken breasts (and tenderloins), and toss to coat with sauce. Place chicken, skinned side up, on a wire rack set over a foiled-lined pan; broil without turning until chicken is cooked through and spotty brown, about 8 minutes.
While chicken breasts cook, whisk limeade concentrate (no need to thaw) with pepper flakes and ginger, and then whisk in oil. Place broccoli slaw, green onions, carrot and cilantro in a clean medium-sized bowl and add dressing; toss to coat.
Remove chicken and transfer to serving platter. Squeeze lime juice over chicken to taste, and serve with slaw.
For lunch, pack chicken and slaw in separate leakproof containers. Warm chicken in microwave, or serve the chicken and slaw at room temperature.
6 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), tenderloins cut or pulled away, and breasts pounded lightly with fist to a more-or-less even thickness
4 teaspoons ground coriander
6 tablespoons Major Grey Chutney
1 lime, quartered
6 tablespoons frozen limeade concentrate
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1 (15 ounce) package broccoli slaw
3 medium green onions, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, coarsely grated
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Adjust oven rack to position closest to broiler element, and turn on high. Mix coriander, a generous sprinkling of salt and the chutney in a medium bowl, then add chicken breasts (and tenderloins), and toss to coat with sauce. Place chicken, skinned side up, on a wire rack set over a foiled-lined pan; broil without turning until chicken is cooked through and spotty brown, about 8 minutes.
While chicken breasts cook, whisk limeade concentrate (no need to thaw) with pepper flakes and ginger, and then whisk in oil. Place broccoli slaw, green onions, carrot and cilantro in a clean medium-sized bowl and add dressing; toss to coat.
Remove chicken and transfer to serving platter. Squeeze lime juice over chicken to taste, and serve with slaw.
For lunch, pack chicken and slaw in separate leakproof containers. Warm chicken in microwave, or serve the chicken and slaw at room temperature.
Cooking : B's Cordon Bleu Bundles
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated large crescent roll dough
8 ounces Brie cheese
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and stems removed
4 (1/2 ounce) slices prosciutto
Directions
Heat oil in a heavy skillet; or spray a nonstick frying pan with cooking spray. Saute chicken breasts until no longer pink, and juices run clear; set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.)
Unroll 4 large crescent rolls. Layer each with 3 thin slices brie, 3 leaves spinach and 1 slice prosciutto. Place chicken breast in the center of dough. Wrap and tuck dough around chicken until completely enclosed. Place seam side down on baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated large crescent roll dough
8 ounces Brie cheese
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and stems removed
4 (1/2 ounce) slices prosciutto
Directions
Heat oil in a heavy skillet; or spray a nonstick frying pan with cooking spray. Saute chicken breasts until no longer pink, and juices run clear; set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.)
Unroll 4 large crescent rolls. Layer each with 3 thin slices brie, 3 leaves spinach and 1 slice prosciutto. Place chicken breast in the center of dough. Wrap and tuck dough around chicken until completely enclosed. Place seam side down on baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cooking : Alligator Fingers
Ingredients
2 pounds alligator meat, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
oil for frying
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons black pepper
Optional dipping sauce:
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon brown mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Directions
Place alligator meat in a medium bowl, and mix with vinegar, salt, and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate about 10 minutes.
Pour oil into a large skillet to a depth of 1 inch, and heat over a medium-high flame.
Add to a large resealable bag the flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Squeeze off excess liquid from meat, and add one handful of meat to the resealable bag. Shake to coat. Remove meat, shake off excess flour, and set on a plate. Repeat with remaining meat.
When oil is hot, place meat pieces into oil, being careful not to overcrowd. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove to paper towels, and serve hot.
To prepare dipping sauce, mix together in a small bowl the mayonnaise, horseradish, brown mustard, and red wine vinegar.
2 pounds alligator meat, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
oil for frying
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons black pepper
Optional dipping sauce:
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon brown mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Directions
Place alligator meat in a medium bowl, and mix with vinegar, salt, and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate about 10 minutes.
Pour oil into a large skillet to a depth of 1 inch, and heat over a medium-high flame.
Add to a large resealable bag the flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Squeeze off excess liquid from meat, and add one handful of meat to the resealable bag. Shake to coat. Remove meat, shake off excess flour, and set on a plate. Repeat with remaining meat.
When oil is hot, place meat pieces into oil, being careful not to overcrowd. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove to paper towels, and serve hot.
To prepare dipping sauce, mix together in a small bowl the mayonnaise, horseradish, brown mustard, and red wine vinegar.
Cooking : Blurry-Eyed Kicker
Ingredients
1/4 fluid ounce melon liqueur
1/4 fluid ounce Southern Comfort liqueur
1/4 fluid ounce banana liqueur
1/4 fluid ounce vodka
3/4 fluid ounce orange juice
1/2 ounce whiskey sour mix
2 cups ice
Directions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the melon liqueur, Southern Comfort, Banana liqueur, vodka, orange juice and sour mix.
Shake vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes. Strain into a highball glass and serve.
1/4 fluid ounce melon liqueur
1/4 fluid ounce Southern Comfort liqueur
1/4 fluid ounce banana liqueur
1/4 fluid ounce vodka
3/4 fluid ounce orange juice
1/2 ounce whiskey sour mix
2 cups ice
Directions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the melon liqueur, Southern Comfort, Banana liqueur, vodka, orange juice and sour mix.
Shake vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes. Strain into a highball glass and serve.
Cooking : BREAKSTONE'S Simply Citrus Cream Cake
Ingredients
1 package (2-layer size) yellow or white cake mix
1 pkg. (4 serving size) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding
1 1/3 cups BREAKSTONE'S Sour Cream, divided
1/4 cup oil
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans; set aside. Place cake mix, dry pudding mix, 1 cup of the sour cream, eggs, oil, water and orange peel in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute; scrape bowl. Beat on medium speed an additional 2 minutes. Pour evenly into prepared pans.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool completely.
Beat remaining 1/3 cup sour cream and powdered sugar in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Set aside.
Place 1 of the cake layers on serving plate; spread with half of the whipped topping mixture. Top with half of the orange segments. Repeat cake and topping layers. Garnish with remaining orange segments. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
1 package (2-layer size) yellow or white cake mix
1 pkg. (4 serving size) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding
1 1/3 cups BREAKSTONE'S Sour Cream, divided
1/4 cup oil
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans; set aside. Place cake mix, dry pudding mix, 1 cup of the sour cream, eggs, oil, water and orange peel in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute; scrape bowl. Beat on medium speed an additional 2 minutes. Pour evenly into prepared pans.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool completely.
Beat remaining 1/3 cup sour cream and powdered sugar in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Set aside.
Place 1 of the cake layers on serving plate; spread with half of the whipped topping mixture. Top with half of the orange segments. Repeat cake and topping layers. Garnish with remaining orange segments. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cooking : Barbecue Macaroni Beef
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 (12 ounce) bottles barbecue sauce
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in barbecue sauce and macaroni; heat through. Add onion, green pepper and celery; mix well.
1 pound ground beef
2 (12 ounce) bottles barbecue sauce
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in barbecue sauce and macaroni; heat through. Add onion, green pepper and celery; mix well.
Cooking : Brown Sugar Cake
Ingredients
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
CREAMY NUT FILLING:
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Beat in the egg, egg yolk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat well. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into a greased and waxed paper-lined 9-in. round baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile, for filling, combine brown sugar and flour in a small saucepan; stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the hear; stir in nuts, butter and vanilla; cool completely.
Cut cake widthwise in half. Place one layer on a serving plate. Spread with filling; top with other layer. In a microwave or small saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter with corn syrup, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly and drizzle over top of cake.
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
CREAMY NUT FILLING:
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Beat in the egg, egg yolk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat well. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into a greased and waxed paper-lined 9-in. round baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile, for filling, combine brown sugar and flour in a small saucepan; stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the hear; stir in nuts, butter and vanilla; cool completely.
Cut cake widthwise in half. Place one layer on a serving plate. Spread with filling; top with other layer. In a microwave or small saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter with corn syrup, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly and drizzle over top of cake.
Cooking : Avocado and Bacon Soup
Ingredients
1/2 pound bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 quart chicken stock
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1 lime, juiced
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until evenly brown. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon grease in the skillet, chop, and set aside. Place onion and celery in the skillet, and cook until tender.
Transfer the onion and celery to a blender or food processor. Pour in 1/2 the chicken stock, add avocados, and blend until smooth.
Transfer blender mixture to a large pot over medium heat. Whisk in remaining stock, wine, lime juice, and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until heated through, but do not boil. Garnish with chopped bacon to serve.
1/2 pound bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 quart chicken stock
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1 lime, juiced
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until evenly brown. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon grease in the skillet, chop, and set aside. Place onion and celery in the skillet, and cook until tender.
Transfer the onion and celery to a blender or food processor. Pour in 1/2 the chicken stock, add avocados, and blend until smooth.
Transfer blender mixture to a large pot over medium heat. Whisk in remaining stock, wine, lime juice, and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until heated through, but do not boil. Garnish with chopped bacon to serve.
Cooking : Aunt Caroline's Christmas Pudding
Ingredients
1 cup ground beef suet
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup grated raw potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup black raisins
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup candied cherries
1/2 cup candied mixed fruit peel
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 cup water
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together the suet and 1 cup brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the carrot, potato, egg, salt and vanilla. Mix in enough buttermilk to make a loose batter. Sift 1/2 cup of flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg into a separate bowl. Stir into the carrot mixture just until blended. Fold in the raisins, currants, cherries and mixed fruit.
Grease the inside of two wide mouth pint jars. Divide the mixture evenly between the two jars filling about 3/4 full. Cover with lids, but only screw the rings on enough so they don't fall off. The cake will need to expand while cooking. Place a rack or trivet in the bottom of a large pot to keep the jars off of the bottom. Fill the pot with enough water to come halfway up the sides of the jars. Cover the pot with a lid and bring the water to a boil.
Steam the pudding for 3 hours. Carefully remove the jars and adjust the lids and screw on the rings. Allow to cool to room temperature. The lids should snap down to seal as they cool. Allow the pudding to age for a few weeks before serving.
Before serving, make the sauce: In a small saucepan, stir together 1/2 cup brown sugar, salt and 1 tablespoon of flour until there are no lumps. Stir in the water and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Serve the pudding warm, or slice and fry in butter before spooning the sauce over the top.
1 cup ground beef suet
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup grated raw potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup black raisins
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup candied cherries
1/2 cup candied mixed fruit peel
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 cup water
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together the suet and 1 cup brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the carrot, potato, egg, salt and vanilla. Mix in enough buttermilk to make a loose batter. Sift 1/2 cup of flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg into a separate bowl. Stir into the carrot mixture just until blended. Fold in the raisins, currants, cherries and mixed fruit.
Grease the inside of two wide mouth pint jars. Divide the mixture evenly between the two jars filling about 3/4 full. Cover with lids, but only screw the rings on enough so they don't fall off. The cake will need to expand while cooking. Place a rack or trivet in the bottom of a large pot to keep the jars off of the bottom. Fill the pot with enough water to come halfway up the sides of the jars. Cover the pot with a lid and bring the water to a boil.
Steam the pudding for 3 hours. Carefully remove the jars and adjust the lids and screw on the rings. Allow to cool to room temperature. The lids should snap down to seal as they cool. Allow the pudding to age for a few weeks before serving.
Before serving, make the sauce: In a small saucepan, stir together 1/2 cup brown sugar, salt and 1 tablespoon of flour until there are no lumps. Stir in the water and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Serve the pudding warm, or slice and fry in butter before spooning the sauce over the top.
Cooking : All-Purpose Rub
Ingredients
4 tablespoons SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
4 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried thyme
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the SPLENDA� Granulated Sweetener, salt, paprika, mustard, pepper, oregano and thyme.
To use: coat meat in mixture, and then grill as desired.
4 tablespoons SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
4 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried thyme
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the SPLENDA� Granulated Sweetener, salt, paprika, mustard, pepper, oregano and thyme.
To use: coat meat in mixture, and then grill as desired.
Cooking : Basil Vinaigrette
Ingredients
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup roasted garlic
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 cups olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a blender, combine the basil, garlic, cheese and vinegar. Slowly blend in the oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup roasted garlic
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 cups olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a blender, combine the basil, garlic, cheese and vinegar. Slowly blend in the oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking : Big B's Collard Greens
Ingredients
1 quart chicken stock
3 small ham hocks
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 bunch collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
salt to taste
hot pepper sauce to taste
Directions
Pour chicken stock into a large pot, and add ham hocks onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, black pepper, and enough water to cover ham hocks. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 1 to 2 hours to create the broth.
Remove ham hocks from broth. Pull meat from hocks. Add meat and collard greens to the broth. Simmer for 1 to 5 hours, depending on the texture you prefer. Salt to taste, and serve with hot sauce.
1 quart chicken stock
3 small ham hocks
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 bunch collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
salt to taste
hot pepper sauce to taste
Directions
Pour chicken stock into a large pot, and add ham hocks onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, black pepper, and enough water to cover ham hocks. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 1 to 2 hours to create the broth.
Remove ham hocks from broth. Pull meat from hocks. Add meat and collard greens to the broth. Simmer for 1 to 5 hours, depending on the texture you prefer. Salt to taste, and serve with hot sauce.
Cooking : Bow Tie Lemon Chicken
Ingredients
4 2/3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch strips
1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2/3 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup cubed reduced-fat cream cheese
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with lemon-pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, stir-fry chicken and garlic in oil until chicken juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. Add broth, peas, carrots, cream cheese and lemon juice to the skillet; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Drain pasta. Add pasta, chicken and salt to vegetable mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
4 2/3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch strips
1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2/3 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup cubed reduced-fat cream cheese
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with lemon-pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, stir-fry chicken and garlic in oil until chicken juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. Add broth, peas, carrots, cream cheese and lemon juice to the skillet; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Drain pasta. Add pasta, chicken and salt to vegetable mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Cooking : Blues Burgers
Ingredients
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2/3 cup barbecue sauce
4 onion rolls or hamburger buns
Directions
In a skillet, saute mushrooms in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Set aside and keep warm.
In a bowl, combine the beef and seasonings just until mixed. Shape into eight thin patties. Sprinkle half of the patties with blue cheese; tip with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal.
Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 3 minutes on each side. Brush with some of the barbecue sauce. Grill 10-12 minutes longer or until juices run clear, basting and turning occasionally. Drain the mushrooms. Serve burgers on rolls topped with mushrooms.
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2/3 cup barbecue sauce
4 onion rolls or hamburger buns
Directions
In a skillet, saute mushrooms in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Set aside and keep warm.
In a bowl, combine the beef and seasonings just until mixed. Shape into eight thin patties. Sprinkle half of the patties with blue cheese; tip with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal.
Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 3 minutes on each side. Brush with some of the barbecue sauce. Grill 10-12 minutes longer or until juices run clear, basting and turning occasionally. Drain the mushrooms. Serve burgers on rolls topped with mushrooms.
Cooking : Basil Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided
1/4 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound lean ground turkey
4 hamburger buns, split
4 lettuce leaves
1 large tomato, sliced
Directions
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon basil. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. In a bowl, combine the milk, onion, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and remaining basil. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.
Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 165 degrees F. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and basil mayonnaise.
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided
1/4 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound lean ground turkey
4 hamburger buns, split
4 lettuce leaves
1 large tomato, sliced
Directions
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon basil. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. In a bowl, combine the milk, onion, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and remaining basil. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.
Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 165 degrees F. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and basil mayonnaise.
Cooking : Blue Cheese Broccoli Salad
Ingredients
2 heads fresh broccoli, with stalks
2 tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 cup blue cheese dressing
salt to taste
ground white pepper to taste
Directions
Cut the florets from the broccoli. With a vegetable peeler, peel the stalks, and slice 1/2 inch thick. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Immerse the broccoli florets and stalks in the boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, until bright green. Drain and cool.
In a bowl, mix the broccoli, tomatoes, and blue cheese dressing. Season with salt and white pepper.
2 heads fresh broccoli, with stalks
2 tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 cup blue cheese dressing
salt to taste
ground white pepper to taste
Directions
Cut the florets from the broccoli. With a vegetable peeler, peel the stalks, and slice 1/2 inch thick. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Immerse the broccoli florets and stalks in the boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, until bright green. Drain and cool.
In a bowl, mix the broccoli, tomatoes, and blue cheese dressing. Season with salt and white pepper.
Cooking : A Very Popular BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 dashes hot pepper sauce
Directions
In a blender, combine brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, water and Worcestershire sauce. Season with mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Blend until smooth.
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 dashes hot pepper sauce
Directions
In a blender, combine brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, water and Worcestershire sauce. Season with mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Blend until smooth.
Cooking : Breakfast Cake
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together sugar and shortening. Stir in vanilla. Sift together flour and baking powder. Stir flour into sugar mixture alternately with milk. Mix until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of the pan comes out clean, about 35 to 45 minutes.
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together sugar and shortening. Stir in vanilla. Sift together flour and baking powder. Stir flour into sugar mixture alternately with milk. Mix until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of the pan comes out clean, about 35 to 45 minutes.
Cooking : Apple Butter with Honey
Ingredients
3 cups apple cider
2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and chopped
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Directions
In a large saucepan over medium heat, boil the cider 15 minutes.
Stir apples into the cider and reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring frequently. Cook 1 hour, or until the apples are tender.
Remove apples from heat. Mash with a potato masher. Stir in the honey, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Return to low heat and cook uncovered, stirring often, until thick. Transfer to sterile jars and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
3 cups apple cider
2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and chopped
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Directions
In a large saucepan over medium heat, boil the cider 15 minutes.
Stir apples into the cider and reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring frequently. Cook 1 hour, or until the apples are tender.
Remove apples from heat. Mash with a potato masher. Stir in the honey, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Return to low heat and cook uncovered, stirring often, until thick. Transfer to sterile jars and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Cooking : Butter Dip Breadsticks
Ingredients
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup milk
Directions
Place butter in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt; mix well. Stir in the milk just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Roll into a 12-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Cut into 9-in. x 1/2-in. strips.
Dip each side of strip in butter in prepared pan; arrange in the pan (do not allow sides to touch). Bake at 450 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup milk
Directions
Place butter in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt; mix well. Stir in the milk just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Roll into a 12-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Cut into 9-in. x 1/2-in. strips.
Dip each side of strip in butter in prepared pan; arrange in the pan (do not allow sides to touch). Bake at 450 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Cooking : Brunch Pizza Squares
Ingredients
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls
2 tablespoons milk
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Unroll crescent dough into a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Press dough 1/2 in. up the sides; seal seams. Sprinkle with sausage. In a bowl, beat the eggs, milk and pepper; pour over sausage. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls
2 tablespoons milk
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Unroll crescent dough into a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Press dough 1/2 in. up the sides; seal seams. Sprinkle with sausage. In a bowl, beat the eggs, milk and pepper; pour over sausage. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Cooking : Beef Stroganoff III
Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck roast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces butter
4 green onions, sliced (white parts only)
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup white wine
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Remove any fat and gristle from the roast and cut into strips 1/2 inch thick by 2 inches long. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of both salt and pepper.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and brown the beef strips quickly, then push the beef strips off to one side. Add the onions and cook slowly for 3 to 5 minutes, then push to the side with the beef strips.
Stir the flour into the juices on the empty side of the pan. Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower the heat and stir in mustard. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the meat is tender.
Five minutes before serving, stir in the mushrooms, sour cream, and white wine. Heat briefly then salt and pepper to taste.
2 pounds beef chuck roast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces butter
4 green onions, sliced (white parts only)
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup white wine
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Remove any fat and gristle from the roast and cut into strips 1/2 inch thick by 2 inches long. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of both salt and pepper.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and brown the beef strips quickly, then push the beef strips off to one side. Add the onions and cook slowly for 3 to 5 minutes, then push to the side with the beef strips.
Stir the flour into the juices on the empty side of the pan. Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower the heat and stir in mustard. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the meat is tender.
Five minutes before serving, stir in the mushrooms, sour cream, and white wine. Heat briefly then salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking : Anne's Hot Ham and Swiss Dip
Ingredients
1 pound thinly sliced deli ham, sliced into thin strips
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 (1 pound) loaves cocktail rye bread
Directions
In a slow cooker, combine the ham, cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup and cream of celery soup. Stir in the Swiss cheese. Cover, and cook on Low until cheese is melted, about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve on cocktail rye slices.
1 pound thinly sliced deli ham, sliced into thin strips
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 (1 pound) loaves cocktail rye bread
Directions
In a slow cooker, combine the ham, cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup and cream of celery soup. Stir in the Swiss cheese. Cover, and cook on Low until cheese is melted, about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve on cocktail rye slices.
Cooking : Banana Wake-Up Bars
Ingredients
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ripe banana, mashed
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
In a mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter, brown sugar, and butter with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then the banana. Stir in the oats, flour, wheat germ, and baking soda until completely combined. Spread in prepared baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool in pan on wire rack before cutting into bars.
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ripe banana, mashed
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
In a mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter, brown sugar, and butter with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then the banana. Stir in the oats, flour, wheat germ, and baking soda until completely combined. Spread in prepared baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool in pan on wire rack before cutting into bars.
Cooking : Barb's Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups canned pumpkin puree
4 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup water
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, sugar, salt and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, beat together pumpkin, eggs and water. Stir pumpkin mixture into flour mixture; beat until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups canned pumpkin puree
4 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup water
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, sugar, salt and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, beat together pumpkin, eggs and water. Stir pumpkin mixture into flour mixture; beat until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cooking : Bread Bowl Fondue
Ingredients
1 (1 pound) loaf round bread
8 ounces process cheese (eg. Velveeta), cubed
2 cups sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Assorted fresh vegetables
Directions
Cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread; set top aside. Carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Cube removed bread; set aside.
In a bowl, combine the process cheese, sour cream and cream cheese. Stir in the ham, green onions, chilies and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon into bread shell; replace top. Wrap tightly in heavy-duty foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 60-70 minutes or until the filling is heated through.
Meanwhile, toss reserved bread cubes with oil and butter. Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Unwrap loaf and remove bread top; stir filling. Serve with vegetables and toasted bread cubes.
1 (1 pound) loaf round bread
8 ounces process cheese (eg. Velveeta), cubed
2 cups sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Assorted fresh vegetables
Directions
Cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread; set top aside. Carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Cube removed bread; set aside.
In a bowl, combine the process cheese, sour cream and cream cheese. Stir in the ham, green onions, chilies and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon into bread shell; replace top. Wrap tightly in heavy-duty foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 60-70 minutes or until the filling is heated through.
Meanwhile, toss reserved bread cubes with oil and butter. Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Unwrap loaf and remove bread top; stir filling. Serve with vegetables and toasted bread cubes.
Cooking : Au Gratin Taco Bake
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 (4.9 ounce) package au gratin potatoes
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the potatoes and contents of sauce mix, corn, tomatoes, milk, water and taco seasoning. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 65-70 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
1 pound ground beef
1 (4.9 ounce) package au gratin potatoes
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the potatoes and contents of sauce mix, corn, tomatoes, milk, water and taco seasoning. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 65-70 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Cooking : Bread Machine Spelt Bread
Ingredients
1 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon lecithin
3 cups white spelt flour
3 tablespoons dry milk powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Directions
Place ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Bake on normal or basic cycle.
1 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon lecithin
3 cups white spelt flour
3 tablespoons dry milk powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Directions
Place ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Bake on normal or basic cycle.
Cooking : Apple Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Ingredients
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 Fuji apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
8 thin slices French bread
Directions
Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack 3 to 4 inches from the heat source.
Toss together the goat cheese, apple, thyme, oregano, and pepper in a bowl; set aside. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet; toast the bread under the broiler until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
Sprinkle the goat cheese mixture evenly over the bread slices. Return bread to oven to broil until cheese is softened, about 1 minute more.
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 Fuji apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
8 thin slices French bread
Directions
Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack 3 to 4 inches from the heat source.
Toss together the goat cheese, apple, thyme, oregano, and pepper in a bowl; set aside. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet; toast the bread under the broiler until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
Sprinkle the goat cheese mixture evenly over the bread slices. Return bread to oven to broil until cheese is softened, about 1 minute more.
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