Ingredients
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 cups diced cooked ham
1/2 cup honey barbecue sauce, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup shredded Gouda cheese
Directions
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
Add the all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, honey, olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture; stir well to combine. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough out into a 14 inch diameter circle and place on a 14 inch pizza pan which has been lightly dusted with cornmeal or lightly oiled. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a small bowl, combine ham and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce; set aside.
Melt butter in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic in butter, stirring occasionally, until onions are brown and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ham and pineapple.
Spread remaining 6 tablespoons barbecue sauce over pizza dough. Top with half of the cheeses. Spread on ham mixture. Top with remaining cheese.
Bake in heated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until crust is lightly browned and cheese completely melted. Let pizza sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Cooking : Best Ever Pasta Salad
Ingredients
2 cups rotelli pasta
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
1/4 cup minced pimento
2 tablespoons minced capers
coarsely ground black pepper to taste
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 pound Havarti cheese, diced
4 green onions, diced
4 boneless chicken breast halves - cooked, cooled and cubed
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 medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, tarragon, dill, salt, mustard, pimento, capers and pepper. Seat aside.
In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, green pepper, Havarti, green onions and chicken. Add dressing to taste and toss to coat.
2 cups rotelli pasta
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
1/4 cup minced pimento
2 tablespoons minced capers
coarsely ground black pepper to taste
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 pound Havarti cheese, diced
4 green onions, diced
4 boneless chicken breast halves - cooked, cooled and cubed
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 medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, tarragon, dill, salt, mustard, pimento, capers and pepper. Seat aside.
In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, green pepper, Havarti, green onions and chicken. Add dressing to taste and toss to coat.
Cooking : Andi's Own Delightful Brunch Burritos
Ingredients
butter flavored cooking spray
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms
1 teaspoon garlic salt
6 eggs, beaten
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
16 cherry tomatoes
1 (5 ounce) package alfalfa sprouts
Directions
Liberally spray a medium saucepan with cooking spray. Repeat spraying while cooking as needed. Over medium heat, cook the garlic approximately 3 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, and season with garlic salt. Cook until mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes, and set aside.
In the same saucepan, scramble eggs. Stir in the mushrooms, and continue to scramble until eggs are firm.
Transfer 1/4 of the egg mixture into each tortilla. Top each with 1/2 cup cheese, 4 cherry tomatoes and 1/4 of the sprouts. Roll tortillas, and serve.
butter flavored cooking spray
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms
1 teaspoon garlic salt
6 eggs, beaten
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
16 cherry tomatoes
1 (5 ounce) package alfalfa sprouts
Directions
Liberally spray a medium saucepan with cooking spray. Repeat spraying while cooking as needed. Over medium heat, cook the garlic approximately 3 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, and season with garlic salt. Cook until mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes, and set aside.
In the same saucepan, scramble eggs. Stir in the mushrooms, and continue to scramble until eggs are firm.
Transfer 1/4 of the egg mixture into each tortilla. Top each with 1/2 cup cheese, 4 cherry tomatoes and 1/4 of the sprouts. Roll tortillas, and serve.
Cooking : Banana Raisin Cake
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups diced bananas
1 cup corn oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Measure flour, sugar, soda, cinnamon, and salt, and sift together.
Dice bananas and add to dry ingredients with oil ,vanilla, eggs, raisins, water, and nuts. Pour into a greased 10-inch tube pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hour or until done. Cool on rack before removing.
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups diced bananas
1 cup corn oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Measure flour, sugar, soda, cinnamon, and salt, and sift together.
Dice bananas and add to dry ingredients with oil ,vanilla, eggs, raisins, water, and nuts. Pour into a greased 10-inch tube pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hour or until done. Cool on rack before removing.
Cooking : Brandied Candied Walnuts
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
1 pound walnut halves
1/4 cup brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 fluid ounces orange juice
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a bowl, toss 1 cup of sugar with remaining ingredients and mix well.
Pour mixture on to a cookie sheet, spread evenly, and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining 1 cup of sugar over the top and mix. Allow walnuts to cool before serving.
2 cups granulated sugar
1 pound walnut halves
1/4 cup brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 fluid ounces orange juice
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a bowl, toss 1 cup of sugar with remaining ingredients and mix well.
Pour mixture on to a cookie sheet, spread evenly, and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining 1 cup of sugar over the top and mix. Allow walnuts to cool before serving.
Cooking : Baby Doe's Cheese Soup with Beer
Ingredients
2 quarts milk
1 1/2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 tablespoon salt
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
12 fluid ounces dark beer
1 (16 ounce) jar processed cheese sauce
Directions
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the milk, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and salt. Bring close to a boil.
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water and add to the soup, stirring well. Add the beer and the cheese sauce, reduce heat to low and mix well. Allow to heat through before serving.
2 quarts milk
1 1/2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 tablespoon salt
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
12 fluid ounces dark beer
1 (16 ounce) jar processed cheese sauce
Directions
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the milk, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and salt. Bring close to a boil.
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water and add to the soup, stirring well. Add the beer and the cheese sauce, reduce heat to low and mix well. Allow to heat through before serving.
Cooking : Baked Miniature Pumpkins
Ingredients
1 small sugar pumpkin
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cut off the top of the pumpkin and scrape out all the seeds. Place the butter or margarine and brown sugar inside the pumpkin and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Put the pumpkin lid back on and place pumpkin in a baking pan with a little water in the bottom.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until tender. These can also be baked in the microwave on high for about 10 to 15 minutes.
1 small sugar pumpkin
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cut off the top of the pumpkin and scrape out all the seeds. Place the butter or margarine and brown sugar inside the pumpkin and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Put the pumpkin lid back on and place pumpkin in a baking pan with a little water in the bottom.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until tender. These can also be baked in the microwave on high for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Cooking : Barbecue Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
Directions
Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown the chicken in oil; transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
Drain skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute onion, green pepper and celery until tender. In a bowl, combine the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; add to vegetables. Bring to a boil. Pour over the chicken.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with corn. Bake 18-20 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear and corn is tender.
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
Directions
Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown the chicken in oil; transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
Drain skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute onion, green pepper and celery until tender. In a bowl, combine the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; add to vegetables. Bring to a boil. Pour over the chicken.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with corn. Bake 18-20 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear and corn is tender.
Cooking : Asparagus-Lover's Stir-Fry
Ingredients
4 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
1 cup sliced celery
4 cups fresh asparagus pieces
1/2 cup sliced green onions
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch strips
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Hot cooked rice
Directions
In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Stir-fry celery over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add asparagus and onions; stir-fry for 3-5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl; set aside. Add remaining oil to the skillet. Stir-fry chicken, orange peel and garlic for 3-4 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Combine water, soy sauce, orange juice, concentrate and cornstarch; add to skillet along with reserved vegetables. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened and vegetables are heated through. Stir in almonds. Serve over rice.
4 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
1 cup sliced celery
4 cups fresh asparagus pieces
1/2 cup sliced green onions
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch strips
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Hot cooked rice
Directions
In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Stir-fry celery over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add asparagus and onions; stir-fry for 3-5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl; set aside. Add remaining oil to the skillet. Stir-fry chicken, orange peel and garlic for 3-4 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Combine water, soy sauce, orange juice, concentrate and cornstarch; add to skillet along with reserved vegetables. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened and vegetables are heated through. Stir in almonds. Serve over rice.
Cooking : Buffalo Wontons
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (12 ounce) package wonton wrappers
1 egg white
2 cups oil for frying
Directions
Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; whisk the hot pepper sauce and vinegar into the hot butter. When mixture is smooth, set sauce aside and allow to rest for 1 hour to cool and thicken. Stir the shredded chicken into the cooled buffalo sauce, and let stand 15 minutes.
Lay out several wonton wrappers, place 1/2 teaspoon chicken in the center of each wrapper and top with 1/2 teaspoon cream cheese. Brush the edges of the wonton wrappers with egg white, fold them over the filling in a triangle shape and press the edged together to seal. Continue until all of the wontons are filled.
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cook the wontons, carefully placing the wontons 4 to 5 at a time into the hot oil and deep fry until golden brown, flipping as necessary for even browning, about 2 minutes. Remove the wontons from the oil and drain on paper towel.
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (12 ounce) package wonton wrappers
1 egg white
2 cups oil for frying
Directions
Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; whisk the hot pepper sauce and vinegar into the hot butter. When mixture is smooth, set sauce aside and allow to rest for 1 hour to cool and thicken. Stir the shredded chicken into the cooled buffalo sauce, and let stand 15 minutes.
Lay out several wonton wrappers, place 1/2 teaspoon chicken in the center of each wrapper and top with 1/2 teaspoon cream cheese. Brush the edges of the wonton wrappers with egg white, fold them over the filling in a triangle shape and press the edged together to seal. Continue until all of the wontons are filled.
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cook the wontons, carefully placing the wontons 4 to 5 at a time into the hot oil and deep fry until golden brown, flipping as necessary for even browning, about 2 minutes. Remove the wontons from the oil and drain on paper towel.
Cooking : Arrabbiata Sauce
Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
3/8 cup red wine
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes.
Stir in wine, sugar, basil, red pepper, tomato paste, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, black pepper and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer uncovered about 15 minutes.
Stir in parsley. Ladle over the hot cooked pasta of your choice.
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
3/8 cup red wine
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes.
Stir in wine, sugar, basil, red pepper, tomato paste, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, black pepper and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer uncovered about 15 minutes.
Stir in parsley. Ladle over the hot cooked pasta of your choice.
Cooking : Baked Parmesan Perch
Ingredients
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 pound perch or fish fillets of your choice
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
Directions
In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika and basil. Brush fish fillets with butter, then dip into the crumb mixture. Place in a greased baking pan. bake, uncovered, at 500 degrees F for 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 pound perch or fish fillets of your choice
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
Directions
In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika and basil. Brush fish fillets with butter, then dip into the crumb mixture. Place in a greased baking pan. bake, uncovered, at 500 degrees F for 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Cooking : BREAKSTONE'S Creamy Avocado Dip
Ingredients
2 medium fully ripe avocados, peeled, pitted
1 (16 ounce) container BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat Sour Cream
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Directions
Mash avocados with fork or potato masher until smooth.
Add remaining ingredients; mix until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
Serve with WHEAT THINS Snack Crackers, cut-up fresh vegetables or chips.
2 medium fully ripe avocados, peeled, pitted
1 (16 ounce) container BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat Sour Cream
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Directions
Mash avocados with fork or potato masher until smooth.
Add remaining ingredients; mix until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
Serve with WHEAT THINS Snack Crackers, cut-up fresh vegetables or chips.
Cooking : Andouille and Poblano Quesadillas
Ingredients
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 andouille sausage links, finely diced
1 poblano chile, finely diced
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 large red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
4 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Colby cheese
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
1/4 cup salsa (optional)
Directions
Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the diced sausage, poblano pepper, red pepper, red onion, and corn. Cook until soft, about 15 minutes.
Spoon 1/4 of the sausage mixture on one half of each tortilla; top each with 1/2 cup cheese. Fold over tortillas to make a half moon shapes. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook quesadillas until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is brown and crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges, and top with sour cream and salsa, if desired.
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 andouille sausage links, finely diced
1 poblano chile, finely diced
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 large red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
4 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Colby cheese
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
1/4 cup salsa (optional)
Directions
Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the diced sausage, poblano pepper, red pepper, red onion, and corn. Cook until soft, about 15 minutes.
Spoon 1/4 of the sausage mixture on one half of each tortilla; top each with 1/2 cup cheese. Fold over tortillas to make a half moon shapes. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook quesadillas until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is brown and crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges, and top with sour cream and salsa, if desired.
Cooking : Arabic Cookies
Ingredients
1 cup butter
1 cup shortening
1 cup shredded coconut
4 cups rolled oats
2 cups white sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
Directions
Set aside boiled water and cool until lukewarm. Mix butter, shortening, coconut, oats, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt with fingers until dough reaches the consistency of pie crust. Add lukewarm water and work into dough.
Make dough into one inch balls. Flatten with a fork or fancy bottomed glass for imprint.
Place on greased cookie sheets and bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
1 cup butter
1 cup shortening
1 cup shredded coconut
4 cups rolled oats
2 cups white sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
Directions
Set aside boiled water and cool until lukewarm. Mix butter, shortening, coconut, oats, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt with fingers until dough reaches the consistency of pie crust. Add lukewarm water and work into dough.
Make dough into one inch balls. Flatten with a fork or fancy bottomed glass for imprint.
Place on greased cookie sheets and bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
Cooking : Breakfast Pies
Ingredients
3/4 pound breakfast sausage
1/8 cup minced onion
1/8 cup minced green bell pepper
1 (12 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough
3 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, combine sausage, onion and green pepper. Cook until sausage is evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
Separate the dough into 10 individual biscuits. Flatten each biscuit out, then line the bottom and sides of 10 muffin cups. Evenly distribute sausage mixture between the cups. Mix together the eggs and milk, and divide between the cups. Sprinkle tops with shredded cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until filling is set.
3/4 pound breakfast sausage
1/8 cup minced onion
1/8 cup minced green bell pepper
1 (12 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough
3 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, combine sausage, onion and green pepper. Cook until sausage is evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
Separate the dough into 10 individual biscuits. Flatten each biscuit out, then line the bottom and sides of 10 muffin cups. Evenly distribute sausage mixture between the cups. Mix together the eggs and milk, and divide between the cups. Sprinkle tops with shredded cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until filling is set.
Cooking : Apricot Carrots
Ingredients
1 pound carrots, sliced
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
Place carrots in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes or until preserves are melted and carrots are coated.
1 pound carrots, sliced
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
Place carrots in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes or until preserves are melted and carrots are coated.
Cooking : Apricot Sponge Cake
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups cake flour
1 1/4 cups white sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup apricot nectar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Sift together the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt, and baking powder. Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Add the egg yolks to the flour mixture along with the apricot juice and vanilla and almond extracts. Beat on low speed of an electric mixer for about 1 minute.
Wash beaters well before beating egg whites. In a glass or metal bowl (don't use plastic) beat the egg whites until fluffy. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup of the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the egg yolk-flour mixture into the egg whites about 1/4 at time. Don't stir or cake will not be spongy. Gently turn batter into an ungreased tube pan.
Bake for about 40 to 50 minutes. Immediately turn pan upside down and let cool. Once cake is cool remove it from the pan.
1 1/4 cups cake flour
1 1/4 cups white sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup apricot nectar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Sift together the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt, and baking powder. Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Add the egg yolks to the flour mixture along with the apricot juice and vanilla and almond extracts. Beat on low speed of an electric mixer for about 1 minute.
Wash beaters well before beating egg whites. In a glass or metal bowl (don't use plastic) beat the egg whites until fluffy. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup of the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the egg yolk-flour mixture into the egg whites about 1/4 at time. Don't stir or cake will not be spongy. Gently turn batter into an ungreased tube pan.
Bake for about 40 to 50 minutes. Immediately turn pan upside down and let cool. Once cake is cool remove it from the pan.
Cooking : Best Potatoes You'll Ever Taste
Ingredients
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
5 potatoes, quartered
Directions
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, garlic, oregano, salt , and pepper. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until almost done, about 10 minutes. Don't overcook otherwise the potatoes will break apart. Drain, and cool.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Lightly grease a large piece of aluminum foil.
Arrange potatoes in the prepared aluminum foil. Spoon the mayonnaise mixture over the potatoes. Place on the prepared grill, and cook until potatoes are tender and mayonnaise mixture is lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
5 potatoes, quartered
Directions
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, garlic, oregano, salt , and pepper. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until almost done, about 10 minutes. Don't overcook otherwise the potatoes will break apart. Drain, and cool.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Lightly grease a large piece of aluminum foil.
Arrange potatoes in the prepared aluminum foil. Spoon the mayonnaise mixture over the potatoes. Place on the prepared grill, and cook until potatoes are tender and mayonnaise mixture is lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Cooking : Breakfast Sausage White Cheese Pizza
Ingredients
12 ounces ground Italian sausage
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 (12 inch) prepared pizza crust
1 1/4 cups pizza sauce
12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces pork sausage links, sliced
12 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Over medium-low heat melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onions. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft.
Place crust on pizza pan. Spread pizza sauce over crust and add Italian sausage. Cover with mozzarella cheese and place sliced links over cheese. Spread Monterey Jack cheese on top of links..
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden.
12 ounces ground Italian sausage
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 (12 inch) prepared pizza crust
1 1/4 cups pizza sauce
12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces pork sausage links, sliced
12 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Over medium-low heat melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onions. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft.
Place crust on pizza pan. Spread pizza sauce over crust and add Italian sausage. Cover with mozzarella cheese and place sliced links over cheese. Spread Monterey Jack cheese on top of links..
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden.
Cooking : Asian-Style Zucchini
Ingredients
1 teaspoon butter
1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 inch slices
2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
garlic powder to taste
ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the zucchini, and cook until lightly browned. Sprinkle with soy sauce and sesame seeds. Season with garlic powder and pepper, and continue cooking until zucchini is well coated and tender.
1 teaspoon butter
1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 inch slices
2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
garlic powder to taste
ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the zucchini, and cook until lightly browned. Sprinkle with soy sauce and sesame seeds. Season with garlic powder and pepper, and continue cooking until zucchini is well coated and tender.
Cooking : Blintz Souffle I
Ingredients
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
5 eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup white sugar
1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Beat butter with 1/3 cup sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until well combined. In a third bowl, beat 8 ounces of cottage cheese with 1/4 cup sour cream, 5 eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and the heavy cream until the mixture is smooth. Alternate adding flour mixture and cottage cheese mixture with the creamed sugar and butter to make a fluffy batter.
To make the filling, beat the cream cheese in a bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy, and add 16 ounce container of cottage cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup of sour cream, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Reduce mixer speed to medium, and beat until very smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes.
Place half the batter into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, and spread the filling over it in an even layer. Spread the rest of the batter over the cheese layer.
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the dish comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Turn off the oven, open the door, and let the casserole cool in the oven for about 5 minutes before removing.
Make a sauce by whisking together the orange juice, cornstarch, water, 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 cup of sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat until the mixture boils. Stir in the strawberries, cover, reduce heat, and let the sauce simmer, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries are cooked and the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes. Spoon sauce over casserole to serve.
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
5 eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup white sugar
1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Beat butter with 1/3 cup sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until well combined. In a third bowl, beat 8 ounces of cottage cheese with 1/4 cup sour cream, 5 eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and the heavy cream until the mixture is smooth. Alternate adding flour mixture and cottage cheese mixture with the creamed sugar and butter to make a fluffy batter.
To make the filling, beat the cream cheese in a bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy, and add 16 ounce container of cottage cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup of sour cream, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Reduce mixer speed to medium, and beat until very smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes.
Place half the batter into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, and spread the filling over it in an even layer. Spread the rest of the batter over the cheese layer.
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the dish comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Turn off the oven, open the door, and let the casserole cool in the oven for about 5 minutes before removing.
Make a sauce by whisking together the orange juice, cornstarch, water, 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 cup of sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat until the mixture boils. Stir in the strawberries, cover, reduce heat, and let the sauce simmer, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries are cooked and the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes. Spoon sauce over casserole to serve.
Cooking : Autumn Chicken
Ingredients
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened cranberries
1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken on both sides and remove from skillet. Reserve.
To skillet add cranberries, blueberries, lemon juice, water, sugar and cornstarch. Mix together and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low, stirring constantly.
Return chicken to skillet and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove cover, stir again and continue simmering until thick, adding salt to taste.
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened cranberries
1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken on both sides and remove from skillet. Reserve.
To skillet add cranberries, blueberries, lemon juice, water, sugar and cornstarch. Mix together and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low, stirring constantly.
Return chicken to skillet and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove cover, stir again and continue simmering until thick, adding salt to taste.
Cooking : Apple Streusel Pie
Ingredients
2 ounces butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
9 apple - peeled, cored and sliced
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 recipes unbaked pie shells
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
Prepare the topping by combining the butter, brown sugar, flour and chopped pecans. Cut in all ingredients with pastry cutter until pea-sized. Set aside
Combine the apples, sugar, flour and cinnamon. Toss gently together and set aside.
Place apple mixture in unbaked pie shells. Heap the apples up high in each shell and fill completely. Sprinkle topping on top of each.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes. Do not allow topping to get too dark.
2 ounces butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
9 apple - peeled, cored and sliced
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 recipes unbaked pie shells
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
Prepare the topping by combining the butter, brown sugar, flour and chopped pecans. Cut in all ingredients with pastry cutter until pea-sized. Set aside
Combine the apples, sugar, flour and cinnamon. Toss gently together and set aside.
Place apple mixture in unbaked pie shells. Heap the apples up high in each shell and fill completely. Sprinkle topping on top of each.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes. Do not allow topping to get too dark.
Cooking : Amber Beer Cheese Dip
Ingredients
2 (10 ounce) packages extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (such as Cracker Barrel�), shredded
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (12 ounce) bottle amber beer
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
Directions
Place the shredded cheese and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. With food processor running, slowly pour in the beer, scraping sides of the bowl as necessary; process until evenly blended. Season with cayenne pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and chill until ready to serve.
2 (10 ounce) packages extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (such as Cracker Barrel�), shredded
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (12 ounce) bottle amber beer
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
Directions
Place the shredded cheese and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. With food processor running, slowly pour in the beer, scraping sides of the bowl as necessary; process until evenly blended. Season with cayenne pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and chill until ready to serve.
Cooking : Apple Orchard Punch
Ingredients
1 (32 fluid ounce) bottle apple juice, chilled
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate
1 cup orange juice
1 1/2 liters ginger ale
1 apple
Directions
In a large punch bowl, combine apple juice, cranberry juice concentrate and orange juice. Stir until dissolved, then slowly pour in the ginger ale.
Thinly slice the apple vertically, forming whole apple slices. Float apple slices on top of punch.
1 (32 fluid ounce) bottle apple juice, chilled
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate
1 cup orange juice
1 1/2 liters ginger ale
1 apple
Directions
In a large punch bowl, combine apple juice, cranberry juice concentrate and orange juice. Stir until dissolved, then slowly pour in the ginger ale.
Thinly slice the apple vertically, forming whole apple slices. Float apple slices on top of punch.
Cooking : Barbye's Cornbread Dressing
Ingredients
1 (9x9 inch) pan cornbread
8 slices white bread, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 egg, beaten
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
Directions
In a heavy skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add onions and mushrooms. Saute until mushrooms release liquid and onions soften.
Crumble cornbread and place in large bowl. Tear toast into bite-sized pieces; add to cornbread.
Add mushrooms and onions, granulated garlic, pepper, egg and white wine. Mix thoroughly; add enough broth to moisten.
Makes enough to stuff a 12 to 14 pound turkey with about 4 to 5 cups left over. Place excess stuffing in a baking dish and bake in a 325 degree F (165 degrees C) oven for 40 minutes.
1 (9x9 inch) pan cornbread
8 slices white bread, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 egg, beaten
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
Directions
In a heavy skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add onions and mushrooms. Saute until mushrooms release liquid and onions soften.
Crumble cornbread and place in large bowl. Tear toast into bite-sized pieces; add to cornbread.
Add mushrooms and onions, granulated garlic, pepper, egg and white wine. Mix thoroughly; add enough broth to moisten.
Makes enough to stuff a 12 to 14 pound turkey with about 4 to 5 cups left over. Place excess stuffing in a baking dish and bake in a 325 degree F (165 degrees C) oven for 40 minutes.
Cooking : Bacon Broccoli Salad
Ingredients
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine bacon, broccoli, raisins and sunflower seeds; set aside. Mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar; pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Stir before serving.
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine bacon, broccoli, raisins and sunflower seeds; set aside. Mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar; pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Stir before serving.
Cooking : Blonde Brownies I
Ingredients
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Measure 1 cup sifted flour. Add baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sift again. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Mix well and set aside.
Melt 1/3 cup butter. Add 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar and mix well. If shortening is used, add 1 tablespoon hot water. Cool slightly.
Add egg (beaten) and vanilla. Blend well. Add flour mixture, a little at a time, mixing well.
Spread in 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Sprinkle 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips on top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Measure 1 cup sifted flour. Add baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sift again. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Mix well and set aside.
Melt 1/3 cup butter. Add 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar and mix well. If shortening is used, add 1 tablespoon hot water. Cool slightly.
Add egg (beaten) and vanilla. Blend well. Add flour mixture, a little at a time, mixing well.
Spread in 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Sprinkle 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips on top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Cooking : Alcohol-Free Mint Julep
Ingredients
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
2 cups crushed ice
1/2 cup prepared lemonade
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Directions
In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and 1 tablespoon of chopped mint. Stir and bring to a boil. Cook until sugar has dissolved, then remove from heat and set aside to cool. After about an hour, strain out mint leaves.
Fill 2 cups or frozen goblets with crushed ice. Pour 1/2 of the lemonade into each glass and top with a splash of the sugar syrup. Garnish each with a mint sprig and a straw. Serve on a silver platter.
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
2 cups crushed ice
1/2 cup prepared lemonade
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Directions
In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and 1 tablespoon of chopped mint. Stir and bring to a boil. Cook until sugar has dissolved, then remove from heat and set aside to cool. After about an hour, strain out mint leaves.
Fill 2 cups or frozen goblets with crushed ice. Pour 1/2 of the lemonade into each glass and top with a splash of the sugar syrup. Garnish each with a mint sprig and a straw. Serve on a silver platter.
Cooking : Apple Honey Bundt Cake
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 apples - peeled, cored and shredded
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and oil. Beat in the eggs until light, then stir in the honey and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice; stir into the batter just until moistened. Fold in the apples and nuts.
Bake for 50 to 65 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown comes out clean. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before inverting onto a plate and tapping out of the pan.
1 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 apples - peeled, cored and shredded
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and oil. Beat in the eggs until light, then stir in the honey and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice; stir into the batter just until moistened. Fold in the apples and nuts.
Bake for 50 to 65 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown comes out clean. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before inverting onto a plate and tapping out of the pan.
Cooking : Baked Ziti with Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely diced onion
3 tablespoons chopped, toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup grated Romano cheese
6 cups tomato sauce
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
Directions
In a bowl, stir together turkey, garlic, bread crumbs, onion, pine nuts, parsley, egg, salt and pepper. Form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
In a large heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Cook half of meatballs, shaking skillet, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer meatballs to paper towels to drain. Brown remaining meatballs in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same manner.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oil a 3 to 4 quart gratin dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until just al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
In a small bowl, toss together mozzarella and Romano cheese.
Spoon about 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce and half the meatballs into prepared dish, and spoon half the pasta on top. Spread half remaining sauce and half cheese mixture over pasta. Top with remaining meatballs, and drop dollops of ricotta over meatballs. Spread remaining pasta over ricotta, and top with remaining sauce and cheese mixture. Bake in middle of oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
1 pound ground turkey
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely diced onion
3 tablespoons chopped, toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup grated Romano cheese
6 cups tomato sauce
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
Directions
In a bowl, stir together turkey, garlic, bread crumbs, onion, pine nuts, parsley, egg, salt and pepper. Form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
In a large heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Cook half of meatballs, shaking skillet, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer meatballs to paper towels to drain. Brown remaining meatballs in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same manner.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oil a 3 to 4 quart gratin dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until just al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
In a small bowl, toss together mozzarella and Romano cheese.
Spoon about 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce and half the meatballs into prepared dish, and spoon half the pasta on top. Spread half remaining sauce and half cheese mixture over pasta. Top with remaining meatballs, and drop dollops of ricotta over meatballs. Spread remaining pasta over ricotta, and top with remaining sauce and cheese mixture. Bake in middle of oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Cooking : Asian Glazed Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
1/2 cup rice vinegar
5 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup soy sauce (such as Silver Swan�)
1/4 cup Asian (toasted) sesame oil
3 tablespoons Asian chili garlic sauce
3 tablespoons minced garlic
salt to taste
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon chopped green onion (optional)
Directions
Whisk the vinegar, honey, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, garlic, and salt in a bowl until smooth. Pour half the marinade into a large plastic zipper bag; retain the other half of the sauce. Place the chicken thighs into the bag containing marinade, squeeze all the air out of the bag, and seal. Shake a few times to coat chicken; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning bag once or twice.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Pour the other half of the marinade into a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, to thicken sauce. Remove the chicken from the bag; discard used marinade. Place chicken thighs into a 9x13-inch baking dish, and brush with 1/3 of the thickened marinade from the saucepan.
Bake 30 minutes, basting one more time after 10 minutes; an instant-read thermometer inserted into a chicken thigh should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Let stand for 5 or 10 minutes; meanwhile, bring remaining marinade back to a boil for 1 or 2 minutes, and serve chicken with marinade. Sprinkle with green onions.
1/2 cup rice vinegar
5 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup soy sauce (such as Silver Swan�)
1/4 cup Asian (toasted) sesame oil
3 tablespoons Asian chili garlic sauce
3 tablespoons minced garlic
salt to taste
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon chopped green onion (optional)
Directions
Whisk the vinegar, honey, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, garlic, and salt in a bowl until smooth. Pour half the marinade into a large plastic zipper bag; retain the other half of the sauce. Place the chicken thighs into the bag containing marinade, squeeze all the air out of the bag, and seal. Shake a few times to coat chicken; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning bag once or twice.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Pour the other half of the marinade into a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, to thicken sauce. Remove the chicken from the bag; discard used marinade. Place chicken thighs into a 9x13-inch baking dish, and brush with 1/3 of the thickened marinade from the saucepan.
Bake 30 minutes, basting one more time after 10 minutes; an instant-read thermometer inserted into a chicken thigh should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Let stand for 5 or 10 minutes; meanwhile, bring remaining marinade back to a boil for 1 or 2 minutes, and serve chicken with marinade. Sprinkle with green onions.
Cooking : Austrian Chocolate Balls
Ingredients
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1/3 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
Directions
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 2 squares of chocolate with 1/3 cup of butter. Stir frequently until melted; remove from heat, and set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, mix sugar, egg, egg yolk, and almond extract until light and fluffy. Stir in the melted chocolate. Combine flour and walnuts, and stir into the batter until just combined. Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls, and place them 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. If the dough is too sticky, refrigerate for 30 minutes before forming balls.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Transfer to wire racks immediately, and set aside to cool.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 square of chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter together, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and confectioners' sugar until well blended. Beat in the milk one tablespoon at a time until the glaze is of the desired consistency. Dip the tops of the cookies into the glaze, and allow to dry completely before storing in an airtight container.
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1/3 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
Directions
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 2 squares of chocolate with 1/3 cup of butter. Stir frequently until melted; remove from heat, and set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, mix sugar, egg, egg yolk, and almond extract until light and fluffy. Stir in the melted chocolate. Combine flour and walnuts, and stir into the batter until just combined. Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls, and place them 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. If the dough is too sticky, refrigerate for 30 minutes before forming balls.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Transfer to wire racks immediately, and set aside to cool.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 square of chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter together, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and confectioners' sugar until well blended. Beat in the milk one tablespoon at a time until the glaze is of the desired consistency. Dip the tops of the cookies into the glaze, and allow to dry completely before storing in an airtight container.
Cooking : African Turkey Stew
Ingredients
3 smoked turkey legs, cut into 1-inch thick pieces
4 chicken bouillon cubes
4 red bell peppers - cored, seeded, and cut into chunks
6 tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 onion, cut into chunks
4 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped (wear gloves)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup vegetable oil
salt to taste
Directions
Place the turkey legs into a large saucepan, pour in enough water to barely cover, and add the bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook until the water has nearly evaporated, about 30 minutes. Place the red bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, habanero peppers, garlic, and tomato paste into a blender, and blend until the vegetables are pureed. Be careful because the habanero peppers are very hot -- don't touch your eyes after handling peppers.
Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat, and pour the blended mixture into the oil. Reduce heat and simmer until the oil separates and the sauce begins to fry, about 30 minutes; stir the turkey into the sauce, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to blend the flavors. Season to taste with salt.
3 smoked turkey legs, cut into 1-inch thick pieces
4 chicken bouillon cubes
4 red bell peppers - cored, seeded, and cut into chunks
6 tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 onion, cut into chunks
4 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped (wear gloves)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup vegetable oil
salt to taste
Directions
Place the turkey legs into a large saucepan, pour in enough water to barely cover, and add the bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook until the water has nearly evaporated, about 30 minutes. Place the red bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, habanero peppers, garlic, and tomato paste into a blender, and blend until the vegetables are pureed. Be careful because the habanero peppers are very hot -- don't touch your eyes after handling peppers.
Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat, and pour the blended mixture into the oil. Reduce heat and simmer until the oil separates and the sauce begins to fry, about 30 minutes; stir the turkey into the sauce, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to blend the flavors. Season to taste with salt.
Cooking : Beets and Greens
Ingredients
1 bunch beets - trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached, greens washed and reserved
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
sea salt (optional)
fresh-ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Rub the beets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place onto prepared baking sheet. Place in preheated oven, and bake until the beets can be easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 60 minutes depending on size. When done, allow to cool on the baking sheet until cool enough to handle, then remove and discard the skin, and cut the beets into wedges or slices.
Meanwhile, cut the beet greens in to 1/4 inch wide ribbons. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until it begins to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Once the onions have begun to caramelize, stir in the beet greens and cook until they wilt. Add the beet slices and continue cooking until heated through. Season with sea salt and pepper before serving.
1 bunch beets - trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached, greens washed and reserved
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
sea salt (optional)
fresh-ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Rub the beets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place onto prepared baking sheet. Place in preheated oven, and bake until the beets can be easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 60 minutes depending on size. When done, allow to cool on the baking sheet until cool enough to handle, then remove and discard the skin, and cut the beets into wedges or slices.
Meanwhile, cut the beet greens in to 1/4 inch wide ribbons. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until it begins to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Once the onions have begun to caramelize, stir in the beet greens and cook until they wilt. Add the beet slices and continue cooking until heated through. Season with sea salt and pepper before serving.
Cooking : Basil Cheddar Scones
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter or margarine, cubed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup prepared basil pesto sauce
Directions
In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, cheese and pesto. Stir into flour mixture just until moistened.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Pat into a 10-in. circle; cut into eight wedges but do not separate. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter or margarine, cubed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup prepared basil pesto sauce
Directions
In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, cheese and pesto. Stir into flour mixture just until moistened.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Pat into a 10-in. circle; cut into eight wedges but do not separate. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Cooking : Apple Butter Spice Cake
Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup apple butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole bran cereal or wheat germ
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs, beaten
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease one 9x13 inch pan.
Prepare the topping by mixing together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and chopped pecans.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Blend together butter and sugar; add eggs and beat well. Add apple butter, vanilla, wheat germ or bran cereal. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with sour cream; mix well after each addition.
Pour 1/2 batter into pan, sprinkle 1/2 the topping over top. Pour remaining batter and top with remaining topping.
Bake for 40 minutes.
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup apple butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole bran cereal or wheat germ
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs, beaten
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease one 9x13 inch pan.
Prepare the topping by mixing together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and chopped pecans.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Blend together butter and sugar; add eggs and beat well. Add apple butter, vanilla, wheat germ or bran cereal. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with sour cream; mix well after each addition.
Pour 1/2 batter into pan, sprinkle 1/2 the topping over top. Pour remaining batter and top with remaining topping.
Bake for 40 minutes.
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