Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Cooking : Blueberry 'S' Pie

Ingredients
1 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can sweetened blueberries, drained

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Stir in flour, salt and oats. Mix until well combined.
Pat 2/3 of the mixture into an ungreased 9 inch pie pan to form the bottom crust. Spread blueberries evenly into crust. Pat the remaining oat mixture onto top of blueberries.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes.

Cooking : Apple Cheese Pizza

Ingredients
1/2 cup cream cheese
1 (12 inch) prepared pizza crust
3 large apples
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Spread cream cheese over pizza crust and arrange apple slices to cover crust. Sprinkle cheese on top.
Bake for 30 minutes in preheated oven.

Cooking : Blackberry Jalapeno Jelly

Ingredients
1 (1.75 ounce) package powdered pectin
1/2 cup white sugar
4 cups blackberry juice
1 green jalapeno pepper, minced
1 red jalapeno pepper, minced
3 1/2 cups white sugar
5 half pint canning jars with lids and rings

Directions
Mix the pectin crystals with 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl. Stir the blackberry juice, pectin mixture, green jalapeno, and red jalapeno together in a saucepan; bring the mixture to a boil for 1 full minute. Add the 3 1/2 cups sugar and return to a rolling boil until the sugar has fully dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir while off heat to remove bubbles and foam for about 5 minutes.
Ladle into sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Seal jars in a hot water bath. Refrigerate jelly after seal is broken.

Cooking : Bean and Tomato Stew with Sage

Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, quartered
1/4 cup white wine
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans
salt and pepper (optional)

Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, and saute until lightly browned. Pour in the white wine, and simmer for a minute. Pour in the tomatoes with juice and water, and season with pepper, sage, thyme, and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
Pour in the beans, and simmer for another 20 minutes or so, until the stew is thickened and flavors have blended. Remove the bay leaf, taste, and season with salt and pepper before serving.

Cooking : Alder Wood-Smoked Acorn Squash Soup

Ingredients
3 split pieces of alder wood
4 acorn squash, halved and seeded
8 ounces sliced maple cured bacon
1 cup butter
1 quart chicken stock
1 quart water
salt to taste
1 tablespoon cumin
4 cups sour cream
1 cup parsley
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions
Prepare charcoal for smoking: Light and wait for the gray ash to cover at least 90 percent of the coals. Place the split wood on the coals and wait about 10 minutes before reducing the air flow to make it burn slower.
Arrange the squash halves cut side down on the grilling surface and close the lid. Slow smoke for 2 hours or less if you prefer them less smoky - as long as they are tender.
Place bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until browned and crisp; remove and drain on paper towels.
Once the squash are smoked, scoop the flesh out of the skins with a large spoon and transfer to a food processor. Process until smooth, adding butter and half of the water. Transfer to a soup pot and stir in the chicken broth and remaining water. Season with cumin, parsley and paprika; simmer over low heat for 40 minutes.
To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream, a generous amount of crumbled bacon and cilantro. Dust lightly with cayenne pepper.

Cooking : Berry Shooters

Ingredients
1 (3 ounce) package tropical fruit-flavored gelatin mix
1 cup hot water
1 cup triple berry vodka

Directions
In a medium bowl combine the gelatin mix and boiling water. Stir until gelatin dissolves. Pour in the vodka and stir. Pour into small paper cups and chill in the refrigerate until set.

Cooking : Brandy Alexander Pie

Ingredients
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
2/3 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cognac
3 egg yolks
1/4 cup creme de cacao
3 egg whites
2 cups whipping cream

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake crust in oven for 10 minutes; set aside.
In a saucepan allow gelatin to soften in cold water. Add 1/3 cup sugar, salt, and beaten egg yolks; blend together. Heat over low heat stirring until gelatin dissolves and mixture coats spoon. Do not bring to a boil.
Remove from heat, stir in cognac and creme de cacao. Chill until mixture thickens.
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; while beating, slowly add rest of sugar. Fold egg white and sugar mixture into the thickened mixture.
Whip whipping cream and fold one cup of it into the cognac mixture. Pour into graham cracker crust; cover and refrigerate for an hour. Garnish with remaining whipped cream and chocolate curls.

Cooking : Banana Rice Pudding

Ingredients
1 cup hot cooked rice
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup whipping cream, whipped
1 large firm banana, sliced
fresh mint

Directions
In a bowl, combine rice and sugar; mix well. Cool completely. Fold in whipped cream and banana. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Spoon into serving dishes; garnish with mint if desired.

Cooking : Blueberry Grunt

Ingredients
4 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
heavy cream

Directions
In a skillet, combine blueberries, sugar, and water; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. In a bowl, combine the next six ingredients; stir in milk just until moistened (dough will be stiff). Drop by tablespoonfuls over blueberries. Cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until dumplings are puffed and test done. Serve warm with cream if desired.

Cooking : Apricots and Dumplins

Ingredients
5 cups fresh apricots, pitted and sliced
3 cups water
3 cups white sugar
6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Directions
Combine apricots, water, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and butter and margarine in a large pot. Cook over medium low heat till apricots are thoroughly cooked. You may need to adjust the water or sugar, depending on the tartness and the amount of cooking. The apricots need to be very sweet and very juicy.
Cut the tortillas into 1 inch strips.
Add tortilla strips to the apricots a few at a time. Cook about 20 minutes on very low heat.
This cobbler can also be made in a 3 quart casserole dish, and baked in the oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes.

Cooking : Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche

Ingredients
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped broccoli
1/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Calorie-Wise Dressing
1/3 cup milk
1 cup KRAFT Double Cheddar Shredded Cheese Light
1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 inch)

Directions
Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Cook vegetables in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
Beat eggs, dressing and milk in medium bowl with whisk until well blended. Stir in vegetable mixture and cheese; pour into pie crust. Place on baking sheet.
Bake 40 to 45 min. or until centre is set and top is golden brown. Let stand 10 min. before cutting to serve.

Cooking : Amanda's Big Beef Sauce

Ingredients
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons French dressing
4 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon minced white onion
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, French dressing, sweet pickle relish, white onion, white sugar and salt. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours, or overnight, stirring occasionally, before serving.

Cooking : Apple and Carrot Christmas Pudding

Ingredients
4 carrots, peeled and grated
2 apples - peeled, cored, and grated
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup fine bread crumbs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2/3 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
4 eggs

Directions
Combine the carrots, apples, raisins, and bread crumbs in a bowl. Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and allspice in a separate small bowl. Cream together the butter, sugar, and eggs in a separate large bowl; stir in the flour mixture. Add the carrot mixture and mix well. Transfer mixture to a lightly-greased, 2-quart mold.
Place a steamer rack in the bottom of a large, deep pot. Set the filled mold on top of the steamer rack. Pour enough water into the bottom of the pot to cover the bottom 2/3 of the mold. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer for 2 hours 45 minutes, adding water occasionally to maintain the water level. Remove from water and allow to cool 10 minutes before turning out of mold onto a plate.

Cooking : Absolutely Delicious Baked Root Vegetables

Ingredients
1 pound new potatoes, halved
1/2 large rutabaga, peeled and cubed
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 large parsnips, peeled and cubed
2 large carrots, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons sweet red chili sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon steak seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Toss potatoes, rutabaga, sweet potato, parsnips, and carrots with olive oil and chili sauce in a large bowl until coated. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, grill seasoning, and pepper. Toss again until evenly coated, then spread vegetables into a 9x13 inch roasting pan.
Roast vegetables in preheated oven for 20 minutes, then stir, return to oven, and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes more.

Cooking : 123 Mocha 2 Go

Ingredients
1 cup instant coffee granules
2 cups instant milk chocolate drink mix
3 cups instant dry milk powder
4 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (optional)

Directions
In a bowl, mix the coffee granules, chocolate milk drink mix, dry milk powder, and cinnamon until thoroughly blended. Store in sealed container.
To use, mix 2 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture with 8 ounces of boiling water in a mug; stir to dissolve.

Cooking : Apple Walnut Cake

Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
3 cups chopped, peeled baking apples
2 cups chopped walnuts

Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and mace; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in apples and nuts. (Batter will be very stiff.)
Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour and 25 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking : Blueberry Corn Muffins

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter or stick margarine, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries*

Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add egg; mix well. Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. Coat muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray and use paper liners; fill two-thirds full with batter. Bake at 400 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Cooking : Apricot Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins, cut into bite-size pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
20 dried apricots
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)

Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and cook in the hot oil until golden brown around the edges, but still pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onion, and cook for about 3 minutes more. Pour in the balsamic vinegar, bring it to a simmer, and allow it to reduce for a few minutes.
Cut half of the apricots in half, leaving the others whole. Place the apricots into the skillet, and pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the apricot preserves and thyme. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the apricots have softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

Cooking : Asparagus-Vegetable Potato Topper

Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Cream of Asparagus Soup
2 tablespoons milk
6 hot baked potatoes , split

Directions
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus, carrots, mushrooms and basil and cook until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir the soup and milk in the skillet and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling.
Spoon the soup mixture over the potatoes.

Cooking : Basic Fruit Smoothie

Ingredients
1 quart strawberries, hulled
1 banana, broken into chunks
1 cup orange-peach-mango juice
2 cups ice

Directions
In a blender, combine strawberries, banana and peaches. Blend until fruit is pureed. Blend in the juice. Add ice and blend to desired consistency. Pour into glasses and serve.

Cooking : Bacon Cheddar Muffins

Ingredients
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions
In a bowl, combine biscuit mix, milk, oil and egg just until moistened. Fold in cheese and bacon. Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack.

Cooking : Banana Rice Pudding

Ingredients
1 cup hot cooked rice
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup whipping cream, whipped
1 large firm banana, sliced
fresh mint

Directions
In a bowl, combine rice and sugar; mix well. Cool completely. Fold in whipped cream and banana. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Spoon into serving dishes; garnish with mint if desired.

Cooking : Berry Refresher Dessert

Ingredients
1 quart pineapple or lemon sherbet
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup white grape juice or white wine

Directions
Divide the sherbet between six dessert cups or bowls. Top with the berries and grape juice.

Cooking : Buckeye Cookies III

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions
You'll need wax paper, a double boiler, a cookie pan, and a medium bowl. In the medium size bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar (mixture will be stiff).
Shape into balls and place on a pan covered with wax paper. Place into the refrigerator.
In double boiler, melt chocolate and shortening. Pour into bowl and dip balls with chocolate. Refrigerate for thirty minutes until chocolate is firm.

Cooking : Belgian Beef Stew

Ingredients
1 pound bacon, diced
1 tablespoon butter
20 small boiling onions, peeled
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 ounces dark beer
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Directions
Blanch the bacon for 1 minute in boiling water. Drain.
Place bacon and butter or margarine in a large covered pot or Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until bacon is browned. Add onions; cook until golden. Add garlic, and cook for 1 or 2 minutes; take care not to burn the garlic. Remove bacon mixture from pot, and set aside.
Add beef to the fat left in the pot, and brown on all sides. When meat is browned, return bacon mixture to the pot. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Add enough beer to just barely cover the meat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cover. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Remove pot from heat, and stir in parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Serve hot.

Cooking : A Good Easy Garlic Chicken

Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon onion powder

Directions
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder, seasoning salt and onion powder. Saute about 10 to 15 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Cooking : Adzimka Bread

Ingredients
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 3/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons white sugar
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 tablespoon water

Directions
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water (110 degrees F, 45 degrees C). Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
Add the vegetable oil, sugar, 3 cups of the flour and the salt to the yeast mixture; stir well to combine. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
Generously oil a large mixing 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.
While the dough is rising: Place the potatoes in a small sauce pan, cover with water, bring to a boil and cook until tender; about 15 minutes. Place the drained potatoes in a bowl and mash. Combine with the shredded cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 14 inch pizza pan of baking sheet. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for a few turns, then form it into a round, cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
On a lightly floured surface roll the dough out into a circle slightly larger than the pan, and place onto the prepared pan with the dough draped over the sides. Spoon the potato filling into the center of the dough, leaving a 2 inch space around the edges. Stir together the egg yolk and water to make an egg wash. Brush egg wash around the exposed edge of the circle. Fold dough from the edge into the center about every 6 to 8 inches, until the whole edge has been folded in to form a pinwheel pattern. Press to seal after each fold. Brush the top of the loaf with the remaining egg wash.
Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes then lower the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown on top and bottom. Remove the bread to a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes before slicing into wedges and serving.

Cooking : Black Beans with Pico de Gallo

Ingredients
1 large tomato, diced
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon bacon grease
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced red onion
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons water

Directions
Stir together the tomato, onion, cilantro, and honey. Season with lime juice, vinegar, salt and pepper; set aside.
Melt bacon grease in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion, cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour in the black beans and water, season to taste with salt and pepper, then simmer for 10 minutes or until hot. Serve topped with pico de gallo.

Cooking : Better Than Sex Cake II

Ingredients
1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1/2 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
6 ounces caramel ice cream topping
3 (1.4 ounce) bars chocolate covered toffee, chopped
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions
Bake cake according to package directions for a 9x13 inch pan; cool on wire rack for 5 minutes. Make slits across the top of the cake, making sure not to go through to the bottom.
In a saucepan over low heat, combine sweetened condensed milk and caramel topping, stirring until smooth and blended. Slowly pour the warm topping mixture over the top of the warm cake, letting it sink into the slits; then sprinkle the crushed chocolate toffee bars liberally across the entire cake while still warm. (Hint: I crush my candy bars into small chunks as opposed to crumbs - I like to have pieces I can chew on!)
Let cake cool completely, then top with whipped topping. Decorate the top of the cake with some more chocolate toffee bar chunks and swirls of caramel topping. Refrigerate and serve right from the pan!

Cooking : Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh blueberries

Directions
In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine the egg, milk, oil and vanilla; add to the dry ingredients just until moistened. Gently fold in blueberries. Fill greased or paper-line muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Cooking : Aunt Mary's Vanilla Frosting

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup milk
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Combine butter or margarine, shortening, confectioners' sugar, flour, vanilla, and milk in a mixing bowl. Whip all ingredients until fluffy.

Cooking : Banana Tea Slice

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
1/2 cup mashed bananas
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup shredded coconut
6 graham crackers
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice

Directions
Line bottom of 8 inch square pan with graham wafers. Beat 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1/2 cup icing sugar and 1 egg yolk until fluffy. Mix together maraschino cherries, walnuts, banana, lemon juice and coconut. Spread over wafers. Cover with another layer of graham wafers and press down.
Cream together 2 tablespoons. butter, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup almond extract and enough maraschino cherry juice to make spreading easy. Spread over wafers and chill 24 hours. Slice and serve.

Cooking : A Southern Fried Chicken

Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper
4 cups buttermilk
1 cup barbeque sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon steak sauce
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 cups oil for frying

Directions
In a large shallow dish, mix together flour, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then whisk in buttermilk, barbeque sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and steak sauce.
Dredge chicken in milk mixture, then in seasoned flour, alternating in each at least twice. Heat oil in a large, deep-sided skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cook chicken in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes each side.

Cooking : Best London Broil Ever!

Ingredients
1 (2 pound) top round London broil
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
garlic salt to taste

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the roast in a roasting pan, pour stewed tomatoes over it, and season with garlic salt.
Roast for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until fork tender. Let stand for about 10 minutes at room temperature before carving and serving.

Cooking : Beer Margaritas

Ingredients
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
12 fluid ounces tequila
12 fluid ounces water
12 fluid ounces beer
1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions
Pour limeade, tequila, water, and beer into a large pitcher. Stir until well-blended, and limeade has melted. Add plenty of ice, and garnish with lime wedges. Adjust with additional water, if needed.