Ingredients
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2 beef bouillon cubes
2/3 cup red wine
2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved
garlic cloves, crushed
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
12 drops hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons corn meal
1/2 cup water
Directions
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook green pepper, and onion, until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Crumble over bouillon cubes, and stir in wine; continue to cook for a few minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes, garlic, and tomato paste. Season with paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, basil, oregano, and parsley. Stir in salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in kidney beans, and hot pepper sauce. You can add the reserved tomato juice if more liquid is needed. Continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, corn meal, and water until smooth. Stir into chili, and cook for a further 10 minutes, or until chili has thickened up.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Cooking : Apple Pecan Corn Bread Dressing
Ingredients
1 (9x9 inch) pan cornbread, cooled and crumbled
4 cups herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups apple juice
2 cups chopped apples
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter one 3 quart casserole dish.
In a large bowl combine the corn bread, stuffing mix, parsley, salt and ginger.
In a heavy saucepan melt the butter and saute; the celery and onion for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Add this to the cornbread mixture and mix well. Stir in the chopped apple, chopped pecans, apple juice and beaten eggs. Toss lightly. Spoon dressing into the prepared casserole dish.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
1 (9x9 inch) pan cornbread, cooled and crumbled
4 cups herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups apple juice
2 cups chopped apples
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter one 3 quart casserole dish.
In a large bowl combine the corn bread, stuffing mix, parsley, salt and ginger.
In a heavy saucepan melt the butter and saute; the celery and onion for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Add this to the cornbread mixture and mix well. Stir in the chopped apple, chopped pecans, apple juice and beaten eggs. Toss lightly. Spoon dressing into the prepared casserole dish.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
Cooking : Apricot Breakfast Muffins
Ingredients
Crisco� Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 cup Pillsbury BEST� All Purpose Flour
1/4 cup SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener, granulated
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 tablespoons Crisco� Pure Canola Oil
2 tablespoons skim milk
1/2 cup Smucker's� Apricot Sugar Free Preserves, plus additional for spreading on tops of muffins
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 6 muffin cups with no-stick spray.
Combine flour, SPLENDA� Granulated Sweetener, baking powder and salt in medium mixing bowl.
Beat together egg, oil and milk. Blend in preserves and almond extract. Add to flour mixture and stir just until moistened. Fill muffin cups evenly with batter.
Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool. Spread tops with a thin layer of preserves before serving.
Crisco� Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 cup Pillsbury BEST� All Purpose Flour
1/4 cup SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener, granulated
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 tablespoons Crisco� Pure Canola Oil
2 tablespoons skim milk
1/2 cup Smucker's� Apricot Sugar Free Preserves, plus additional for spreading on tops of muffins
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 6 muffin cups with no-stick spray.
Combine flour, SPLENDA� Granulated Sweetener, baking powder and salt in medium mixing bowl.
Beat together egg, oil and milk. Blend in preserves and almond extract. Add to flour mixture and stir just until moistened. Fill muffin cups evenly with batter.
Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool. Spread tops with a thin layer of preserves before serving.
Cooking : Amish Sourdough Pancakes
Ingredients
2 cups buttermilk pancake mix
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter
Directions
Place the pancake mix in a large bowl. Add the water and Amish Friendship Bread Starter and stir until well combined.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.
2 cups buttermilk pancake mix
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter
Directions
Place the pancake mix in a large bowl. Add the water and Amish Friendship Bread Starter and stir until well combined.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.
Cooking : Baked Macaroni and Cheese II
Ingredients
1 pound macaroni
1 (11 ounce) can condensed cream of Cheddar cheese soup
1 1/2 cups milk
14 ounces extra sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
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 and reserve.
In a large saucepan over low heat, warm soup and add milk; stir. Add 1/4 of cheese to soup and remove mixture from heat when cheese is melted.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Add macaroni and tomatoes to soup; stir and pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with bread crumbs and remaining cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 40 minutes or until the cheese is a golden brown; serve.
1 pound macaroni
1 (11 ounce) can condensed cream of Cheddar cheese soup
1 1/2 cups milk
14 ounces extra sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
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 and reserve.
In a large saucepan over low heat, warm soup and add milk; stir. Add 1/4 of cheese to soup and remove mixture from heat when cheese is melted.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Add macaroni and tomatoes to soup; stir and pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with bread crumbs and remaining cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 40 minutes or until the cheese is a golden brown; serve.
Cooking : Butter Cookies II
Ingredients
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Cover dough, and chill for at least one hour. Chill cookie sheets.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Press dough out onto ungreased, chilled cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly golden at the edges. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Cover dough, and chill for at least one hour. Chill cookie sheets.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Press dough out onto ungreased, chilled cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly golden at the edges. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
Cooking : Blueberry Dessert Squares
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cup sugar
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until brown around the edges.
Combine the blueberries and sugar; sprinkle over crust. Top with remaining oat mixture; press down gently. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve warm.
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cup sugar
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until brown around the edges.
Combine the blueberries and sugar; sprinkle over crust. Top with remaining oat mixture; press down gently. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Cooking : Almond Celery Bake
Ingredients
1 bunch celery, sliced
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup slivered almonds
Directions
Place the celery in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese, paprika and pepper. Top with the soup. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with the almonds. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown.
1 bunch celery, sliced
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup slivered almonds
Directions
Place the celery in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese, paprika and pepper. Top with the soup. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with the almonds. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Cooking : Bean, Bacon and Pepper Soup
Ingredients
5 slices bacon
3 onions, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 cups chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, with liquid
1/2 cup chopped parsley
Directions
In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the bacon until crisp. Drain the fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot. Crumble the bacon, reserving for later for garnish. Add the onions, carrots, red bell pepper, celery and garlic to the pot and saute in the bacon fat for 10 minutes.
Stir in the sugar, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, bay leaf, thyme and Worcestershire sauce. Now pour in just a small amount of chicken stock to deglaze the pan. (Note: This removes all of the caramelized particles from the bottom of the pan.)
Add the beans and the rest of the stock and continue to cook over medium high heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
In a food processor or blender, puree 3 cups of soup at a time, adjusting seasoning if necessary. Return all pureed soup to the pot, stir in the parsley and crumbled bacon and simmer for 10 more minutes.
5 slices bacon
3 onions, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 cups chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, with liquid
1/2 cup chopped parsley
Directions
In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the bacon until crisp. Drain the fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot. Crumble the bacon, reserving for later for garnish. Add the onions, carrots, red bell pepper, celery and garlic to the pot and saute in the bacon fat for 10 minutes.
Stir in the sugar, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, bay leaf, thyme and Worcestershire sauce. Now pour in just a small amount of chicken stock to deglaze the pan. (Note: This removes all of the caramelized particles from the bottom of the pan.)
Add the beans and the rest of the stock and continue to cook over medium high heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
In a food processor or blender, puree 3 cups of soup at a time, adjusting seasoning if necessary. Return all pureed soup to the pot, stir in the parsley and crumbled bacon and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Cooking : Asparagus Portobello Pasta
Ingredients
2 (15 ounce) cans asparagus
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
1/2 pound fettuccini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 large portobello mushrooms, sliced
1 (8 ounce) can peas, drained
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Fill a large pot with water and the drained liquids of the asparagus and the olives; bring to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute mushrooms, peas, and Italian seasoning until mushrooms are tender.
In a blender or food processor, puree asparagus, black olives, tomato paste and Parmesan. Transfer to a small saucepan, and heat through over medium-low heat. Spoon asparagus sauce over fettuccini, and top with mushrooms and peas.
2 (15 ounce) cans asparagus
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
1/2 pound fettuccini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 large portobello mushrooms, sliced
1 (8 ounce) can peas, drained
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Fill a large pot with water and the drained liquids of the asparagus and the olives; bring to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute mushrooms, peas, and Italian seasoning until mushrooms are tender.
In a blender or food processor, puree asparagus, black olives, tomato paste and Parmesan. Transfer to a small saucepan, and heat through over medium-low heat. Spoon asparagus sauce over fettuccini, and top with mushrooms and peas.
Cooking : Beef Stroganoff I
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 pounds sirloin tip, cut into thin slices
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
Directions
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef and the onions; cook until the meat is browned and the onion tender.
Stir in sour cream, and heat through. Do not boil.
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 pounds sirloin tip, cut into thin slices
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
Directions
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef and the onions; cook until the meat is browned and the onion tender.
Stir in sour cream, and heat through. Do not boil.
Cooking : Asian Crab and Cuke Salad
Ingredients
1 cucumber, sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Directions
Place cucumber slices in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Toss in imitation crabmeat. Whisk vinegar and soy sauce together in a separate bowl. Pour over the cucumber and crab mixture and toss to coat.
1 cucumber, sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Directions
Place cucumber slices in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Toss in imitation crabmeat. Whisk vinegar and soy sauce together in a separate bowl. Pour over the cucumber and crab mixture and toss to coat.
Cooking : Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad
Ingredients
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
2 cups hard-cooked eggs, diced (optional)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
In a medium sized salad bowl, layer in order the broccoli, cauliflower, eggs, cheese and bacon.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Drizzle dressing over top and serve.
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
2 cups hard-cooked eggs, diced (optional)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
In a medium sized salad bowl, layer in order the broccoli, cauliflower, eggs, cheese and bacon.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Drizzle dressing over top and serve.
Cooking : Banana Pudding V
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package lowfat cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container lite sour cream
1 (8 ounce) container lite frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 (1 ounce) packages instant sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
1/2 packet artificial sweetener
5 cups nonfat milk
1 (11 ounce) package Cookies, vanilla wafers, lower fat
7 bananas, sliced
Directions
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with sour cream. Stir in whipped topping and vanilla. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, sweetener and milk. Stir until sugar and mix are dissolved. Combine with cheese mixture.
In a large glass serving dish, layer pudding mixture, wafers and bananas until all ingredients are used. Chill until serving.
1 (8 ounce) package lowfat cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container lite sour cream
1 (8 ounce) container lite frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 (1 ounce) packages instant sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
1/2 packet artificial sweetener
5 cups nonfat milk
1 (11 ounce) package Cookies, vanilla wafers, lower fat
7 bananas, sliced
Directions
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with sour cream. Stir in whipped topping and vanilla. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, sweetener and milk. Stir until sugar and mix are dissolved. Combine with cheese mixture.
In a large glass serving dish, layer pudding mixture, wafers and bananas until all ingredients are used. Chill until serving.
Cooking : Amazing Corn Cake
Ingredients
1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In a mixing bowl, combine corn and sugars. Beat in eggs and oil till well blended. Mix flour mixture into batter. Stir in raisins and nuts. Pour batter into greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or till cake tests done. Cool.
1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In a mixing bowl, combine corn and sugars. Beat in eggs and oil till well blended. Mix flour mixture into batter. Stir in raisins and nuts. Pour batter into greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or till cake tests done. Cool.
Cooking : Bratwurst, Potato and Cabbage Soup
Ingredients
16 ounces bratwurst, casings removed
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 cups water
1 medium head cabbage, chopped
3 cups milk, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 ounces Swiss cheese, diced
Directions
In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the sausage for 10 minutes, or until browned and crumbled. Drain well and discard the fat.
In a large pot over high heat, combine the browned sausage, potatoes, onion and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the cabbage, return to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for another 20 minutes. Add 2 1/2 cups of the milk and heat slowly to just under a boil. (Note: Don't try to do this too fast, or the milk will burn on the bottom of the pot.)
In a separate small bowl, mix the flour with the remaining milk, and add to the pot slowly, stirring constantly, so that the flour does not clump. (Note: Make sure you get out all the lumps because they will not cook out on their own.)
When the mixture in the pot thickens, add the cheese and stir off and on until the cheese has melted.
16 ounces bratwurst, casings removed
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 cups water
1 medium head cabbage, chopped
3 cups milk, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 ounces Swiss cheese, diced
Directions
In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the sausage for 10 minutes, or until browned and crumbled. Drain well and discard the fat.
In a large pot over high heat, combine the browned sausage, potatoes, onion and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the cabbage, return to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for another 20 minutes. Add 2 1/2 cups of the milk and heat slowly to just under a boil. (Note: Don't try to do this too fast, or the milk will burn on the bottom of the pot.)
In a separate small bowl, mix the flour with the remaining milk, and add to the pot slowly, stirring constantly, so that the flour does not clump. (Note: Make sure you get out all the lumps because they will not cook out on their own.)
When the mixture in the pot thickens, add the cheese and stir off and on until the cheese has melted.
Cooking : Baked and Poached Tilapia
Ingredients
4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 roma (plum) tomato, diced
Directions
Place the tilapia, lemon juice, coriander, and parsley in a bowl; toss until fillets are evenly coated. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
Arrange the fillets in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top each with tomato. Drizzle remaining marinade over the fillets. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered another 5 minutes.
4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 roma (plum) tomato, diced
Directions
Place the tilapia, lemon juice, coriander, and parsley in a bowl; toss until fillets are evenly coated. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
Arrange the fillets in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top each with tomato. Drizzle remaining marinade over the fillets. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered another 5 minutes.
Cooking : Bacon Ranch Pea Salad
Ingredients
4 slices bacon
1 quart water
1 (16 ounce) package frozen green peas
1/3 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup Ranch dressing
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
Bring the water to a boil in a pot. Boil the peas 1 minute, until just tender, and drain. Cool peas under cold running water.
In a bowl, toss together bacon, peas, onion, Ranch dressing, and Cheddar cheese. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until chilled before serving.
4 slices bacon
1 quart water
1 (16 ounce) package frozen green peas
1/3 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup Ranch dressing
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
Bring the water to a boil in a pot. Boil the peas 1 minute, until just tender, and drain. Cool peas under cold running water.
In a bowl, toss together bacon, peas, onion, Ranch dressing, and Cheddar cheese. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until chilled before serving.
Cooking : Best Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Soup
Ingredients
2 (3 pound) whole chickens, cut into pieces
3 quarts water
3 onions, minced
1 cup chopped celery
2 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 ears fresh corn
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
Directions
In a large pot over medium heat, combine chicken, water, onions, celery, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2 hours, adding water as needed, until chicken is very tender. Remove the chicken from the soup. Refrigerate chicken and soup.
When fat solidifies on surface of soup, remove from refrigerator and remove fat. Remaining soup should equal about 2 1/2 quarts.
Remove corn from cobs by splitting kernels lengthwise with a sharp knife and scraping corn from cob. Combine soup and corn in a large pot over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until corn is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, place two of the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop. Set aside.
Chop cooled chicken meat and add to soup.
In a medium bowl, beat remaining egg until light in color. Beat in flour and milk until smooth. Drop batter by partial spoonfuls into hot broth to make small (1/4 -1/2 inch round) dumplings. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 5 minutes, until dumplings hold their shape and float to the surface. Stir in reserved cooked egg.
2 (3 pound) whole chickens, cut into pieces
3 quarts water
3 onions, minced
1 cup chopped celery
2 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 ears fresh corn
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
Directions
In a large pot over medium heat, combine chicken, water, onions, celery, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2 hours, adding water as needed, until chicken is very tender. Remove the chicken from the soup. Refrigerate chicken and soup.
When fat solidifies on surface of soup, remove from refrigerator and remove fat. Remaining soup should equal about 2 1/2 quarts.
Remove corn from cobs by splitting kernels lengthwise with a sharp knife and scraping corn from cob. Combine soup and corn in a large pot over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until corn is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, place two of the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop. Set aside.
Chop cooled chicken meat and add to soup.
In a medium bowl, beat remaining egg until light in color. Beat in flour and milk until smooth. Drop batter by partial spoonfuls into hot broth to make small (1/4 -1/2 inch round) dumplings. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 5 minutes, until dumplings hold their shape and float to the surface. Stir in reserved cooked egg.
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 : Banana Nut Pancakes
Ingredients
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup whipped topping
1 cup pancake mix
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Mix in whipped topping (mixture will be stiff); set aside.
In a bowl, combine pancake mix and sugar. Beat egg, milk and oil; add to pancake mix and mix well. Fold in banana and pecans. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes. Cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with cream topping.
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup whipped topping
1 cup pancake mix
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Mix in whipped topping (mixture will be stiff); set aside.
In a bowl, combine pancake mix and sugar. Beat egg, milk and oil; add to pancake mix and mix well. Fold in banana and pecans. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes. Cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with cream topping.
Cooking : Basil Bean Salad
Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a large bowl, combine beans, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, sugar, basil, mustard and salt. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Chill for several hours or overnight.
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a large bowl, combine beans, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, sugar, basil, mustard and salt. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Chill for several hours or overnight.
Cooking : Au Gratin Potatoes II
Ingredients
1 cup sour cream
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
4 1/2 cups peeled and shredded potatoes
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup cornflakes cereal
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray one 8 inch square baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.
In a large bowl, stir together the sour cream and soup. Add grated potatoes, cheese, and onions. Mix well, and pour into the prepared baking dish. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and cornflakes. Sprinkle over the top of the potatoes, and return to the oven.
Bake uncovered, for an additional 20 minutes or until bubbly and corn flakes are golden brown. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
1 cup sour cream
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
4 1/2 cups peeled and shredded potatoes
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup cornflakes cereal
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray one 8 inch square baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.
In a large bowl, stir together the sour cream and soup. Add grated potatoes, cheese, and onions. Mix well, and pour into the prepared baking dish. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and cornflakes. Sprinkle over the top of the potatoes, and return to the oven.
Bake uncovered, for an additional 20 minutes or until bubbly and corn flakes are golden brown. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Cooking : Avocado Salad with Orange-Wasabi Glazed Chicken
Ingredients
4 grilled skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup red wine
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon wasabi paste
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 limes, juiced
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
salt and pepper to taste
hot sauce to taste
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Slice chicken strips and set aside.
In a large, nonreactive pot, heat sugar and water together over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized to a deep amber color. Remove from heat and slowly (and very carefully--use an oven mitt!) add wine. Return to heat and stir until all particles are dissolved. Stirring constantly, add orange juice and wasabi, adjusting the amount to taste.
Brush chicken strips with the glaze, and then place on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until heated through.
While chicken is warming, toss together the tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, avocados, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Adjust seasonings to taste, and spoon mixture onto the greens. Top with warmed chicken strips and serve.
4 grilled skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup red wine
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon wasabi paste
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 limes, juiced
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
salt and pepper to taste
hot sauce to taste
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Slice chicken strips and set aside.
In a large, nonreactive pot, heat sugar and water together over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized to a deep amber color. Remove from heat and slowly (and very carefully--use an oven mitt!) add wine. Return to heat and stir until all particles are dissolved. Stirring constantly, add orange juice and wasabi, adjusting the amount to taste.
Brush chicken strips with the glaze, and then place on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until heated through.
While chicken is warming, toss together the tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, avocados, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Adjust seasonings to taste, and spoon mixture onto the greens. Top with warmed chicken strips and serve.
Cooking : Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Ingredients
1 rotisserie chicken, boned and chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped carrots
2 cups crumbled blue cheese
2/3 cup Buffalo wing sauce
12 dinner rolls, split
Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Mix together the chicken, celery, carrots, blue cheese, and wing sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake the Buffalo chicken mixture in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes. Spoon the hot mixture onto the dinner rolls to serve.
1 rotisserie chicken, boned and chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped carrots
2 cups crumbled blue cheese
2/3 cup Buffalo wing sauce
12 dinner rolls, split
Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Mix together the chicken, celery, carrots, blue cheese, and wing sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake the Buffalo chicken mixture in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes. Spoon the hot mixture onto the dinner rolls to serve.
Cooking : Black Bean and Salsa Soup
Ingredients
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup chunky salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
Directions
In an electric food processor or blender, combine beans, broth, salsa, and cumin. Blend until fairly smooth.
Heat the bean mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
Ladle soup into 4 individual bowls, and top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of the sour cream and 1/2 tablespoon green onion.
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup chunky salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
Directions
In an electric food processor or blender, combine beans, broth, salsa, and cumin. Blend until fairly smooth.
Heat the bean mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
Ladle soup into 4 individual bowls, and top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of the sour cream and 1/2 tablespoon green onion.
Cooking : Apple-Berry Pie
Ingredients
1 pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons tapioca
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups fresh blackberries
2 cups apples - peeled, cored and sliced
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out one crust, and place in a 9 inch pie plate. Roll out top crust, and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, tapioca, and cinnamon. Add blackberries and apple slices. Toss gently to coat without mashing the berries. Let stand for 20 minutes.
Spoon filling into pastry lined pan. Dot with butter. Moisten the edge of the pastry with water. Cover with top crust; trim and crimp edge. Cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape during baking. Cover edge with foil to prevent over-browning.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and continue baking for 20 to 25 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
1 pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons tapioca
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups fresh blackberries
2 cups apples - peeled, cored and sliced
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out one crust, and place in a 9 inch pie plate. Roll out top crust, and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, tapioca, and cinnamon. Add blackberries and apple slices. Toss gently to coat without mashing the berries. Let stand for 20 minutes.
Spoon filling into pastry lined pan. Dot with butter. Moisten the edge of the pastry with water. Cover with top crust; trim and crimp edge. Cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape during baking. Cover edge with foil to prevent over-browning.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and continue baking for 20 to 25 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
Cooking : Apricot Curry Chicken
Ingredients
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
3 1/2 cups fresh apricots, pitted and halved
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon red curry paste (such as Thai Kitchen�)
1/2 (10 ounce) jar mild curry paste (such as Patak's�)
1/2 cup flaked coconut
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Directions
Combine the white wine vinegar, sugar, apricots, coconut milk, onion, garlic, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cinnamon, red curry paste, mild curry paste, and coconut into a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the onion is translucent and the apricots are soft, about 10 minutes.
Pour the mixture into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the sauce moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth. Pour the blended sauce back into the saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. (You can also use a stick blender and puree the sauce right in the cooking pot.)
Stir the chicken meat into the simmering sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, 20 to 30 minutes.
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
3 1/2 cups fresh apricots, pitted and halved
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon red curry paste (such as Thai Kitchen�)
1/2 (10 ounce) jar mild curry paste (such as Patak's�)
1/2 cup flaked coconut
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Directions
Combine the white wine vinegar, sugar, apricots, coconut milk, onion, garlic, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cinnamon, red curry paste, mild curry paste, and coconut into a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the onion is translucent and the apricots are soft, about 10 minutes.
Pour the mixture into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the sauce moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth. Pour the blended sauce back into the saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. (You can also use a stick blender and puree the sauce right in the cooking pot.)
Stir the chicken meat into the simmering sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, 20 to 30 minutes.
Cooking : Brontosaurus Burgers
Ingredients
2 slices bread, torn into bite size pieces
1 egg, beaten
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 pound ground beef sirloin
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup steak seasoning sauce (such as Dale's Steak Seasoning�)
3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Place the torn-up bread into a large bowl, and mix with the egg. Lightly mix in the ground chuck, ground sirloin, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Form the meat mixture into 6 large patties, 6 inches across by 1 inch thick.
Place the burgers on the preheated grill, and cook 10 to 15 minutes per side, until the burgers are browned and no longer pink in the middle. Brush each burger with barbecue sauce, flip them and grill for 5 minutes to slightly char the sauce. Brush the other sides with sauce, flip, and grill for 5 more minutes to cook the other side.
2 slices bread, torn into bite size pieces
1 egg, beaten
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 pound ground beef sirloin
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup steak seasoning sauce (such as Dale's Steak Seasoning�)
3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Place the torn-up bread into a large bowl, and mix with the egg. Lightly mix in the ground chuck, ground sirloin, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Form the meat mixture into 6 large patties, 6 inches across by 1 inch thick.
Place the burgers on the preheated grill, and cook 10 to 15 minutes per side, until the burgers are browned and no longer pink in the middle. Brush each burger with barbecue sauce, flip them and grill for 5 minutes to slightly char the sauce. Brush the other sides with sauce, flip, and grill for 5 more minutes to cook the other side.
Cooking : Apple Dumpling Cake
Ingredients
3 pounds apples - peeled, cored and sliced
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Place sliced apples in baking dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in eggs and oil; pack on top of apples. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until topping is puffed and golden brown.
3 pounds apples - peeled, cored and sliced
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Place sliced apples in baking dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in eggs and oil; pack on top of apples. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until topping is puffed and golden brown.
Cooking : Butter Frosting
Ingredients
1/3 cup butter
4 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
In a bowl beat butter or margarine until fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups of the confectioners' sugar, beating well.
Slowly beat in the milk and vanilla. Slowly beat in remaining sugar. Beat in additional milk, if needed, to make of spreading consistency. Tint with food color, if desired.
1/3 cup butter
4 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
In a bowl beat butter or margarine until fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups of the confectioners' sugar, beating well.
Slowly beat in the milk and vanilla. Slowly beat in remaining sugar. Beat in additional milk, if needed, to make of spreading consistency. Tint with food color, if desired.
Cooking : Barbecue Beef for Sandwiches
Ingredients
4 pounds boneless chuck roast
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
12 ounces chile sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
Place roast in a large covered pan. Roast at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 2 hours, or until the meat falls apart and shreds easily.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, and saute until onions become translucent.
Stir in vinegar and chili sauce. Fill empty chili sauce bottle with water, shake, and pour liquid into skillet. Mix in brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Cook sauce over low heat, stirring often, until thickened.
With two forks, shred roasted beef. Stir meat into the sauce in the skillet, and simmer for 30 minutes.
4 pounds boneless chuck roast
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
12 ounces chile sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
Place roast in a large covered pan. Roast at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 2 hours, or until the meat falls apart and shreds easily.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, and saute until onions become translucent.
Stir in vinegar and chili sauce. Fill empty chili sauce bottle with water, shake, and pour liquid into skillet. Mix in brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Cook sauce over low heat, stirring often, until thickened.
With two forks, shred roasted beef. Stir meat into the sauce in the skillet, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Cooking : Breaded Flounder Fillets
Ingredients
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 egg whites
1/4 cup fat-free milk
4 (6 ounce) fillets flounder
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, paprika and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat egg whites and milk. Coat fish with cornmeal mixture, then dip into egg white mixture. Coat fish again in cornmeal mixture. In a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray, arrange fish in a single layer. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 egg whites
1/4 cup fat-free milk
4 (6 ounce) fillets flounder
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, paprika and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat egg whites and milk. Coat fish with cornmeal mixture, then dip into egg white mixture. Coat fish again in cornmeal mixture. In a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray, arrange fish in a single layer. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Cooking : Aunt Shirley's Dietetic Pie
Ingredients
2 (9 inch) pie shell
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon butter
20 packets aspartame sweetener
4 apples - peeled, cored and diced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring 3/4 cup water to a boil. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water. Whisk this mixture into the boiling water. Reduce heat and stir until mixture is thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir butter or margarine and aspartame into cornstarch mixture. Add cinnamon and nutmeg if desired. Mix well. Place fruit in a large bowl and pour aspartame mixture over fruit. Toss until fruit is thoroughly coated.
Pour fruit into pastry lined pie pan. Cover with second pastry shell. Seal edges and cut steam vents in top.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, until crust is golden brown.
2 (9 inch) pie shell
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon butter
20 packets aspartame sweetener
4 apples - peeled, cored and diced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring 3/4 cup water to a boil. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water. Whisk this mixture into the boiling water. Reduce heat and stir until mixture is thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir butter or margarine and aspartame into cornstarch mixture. Add cinnamon and nutmeg if desired. Mix well. Place fruit in a large bowl and pour aspartame mixture over fruit. Toss until fruit is thoroughly coated.
Pour fruit into pastry lined pie pan. Cover with second pastry shell. Seal edges and cut steam vents in top.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, until crust is golden brown.
Cooking : Best Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Ingredients
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 cups whole milk
10 slices hearty farmhouse-style bread, toasted and cut into cubes
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 pinch ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, whisk 3 eggs, white sugar, 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 cup of butter, and 3 cups of whole milk together, and gently stir in the bread cubes and raisins. Lightly spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and set in the middle, 50 to 55 minutes; cover the dish with foil after 30 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Let the pudding stand for 10 minutes before serving.
For vanilla sauce, whisk 1/2 cup of light brown sugar, the flour, a pinch of cinnamon, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 1/4 cups of whole milk,and salt together in a heavy saucepan until smooth. Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and the sauce coats the back of a spoon, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract. Pour sauce over warm bread pudding, or serve on the side in a bowl.
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 cups whole milk
10 slices hearty farmhouse-style bread, toasted and cut into cubes
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 pinch ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, whisk 3 eggs, white sugar, 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 cup of butter, and 3 cups of whole milk together, and gently stir in the bread cubes and raisins. Lightly spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and set in the middle, 50 to 55 minutes; cover the dish with foil after 30 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Let the pudding stand for 10 minutes before serving.
For vanilla sauce, whisk 1/2 cup of light brown sugar, the flour, a pinch of cinnamon, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 1/4 cups of whole milk,and salt together in a heavy saucepan until smooth. Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and the sauce coats the back of a spoon, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract. Pour sauce over warm bread pudding, or serve on the side in a bowl.
Cooking : Apple Cinnamon Delight
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
2 (12.4 ounce) packages refrigerated sweet roll dough
1 (21 ounce) can LUCKY LEAF� Apple Pie Filling
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Remove cinnamon rolls from package. Set frosting aside. Cut each cinnamon roll into 4 equal pieces. Place cinnamon roll pieces in a even layer in the prepared baking pan. Spoon apple pie filling over the cinnamon roll pieces. Sprinkle with walnuts.
Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until rolls are golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Place frosting in a self-sealing plastic bag. Snip off a tiny corner of bag. Drizzle frosting evenly over rolls in a crisscross design. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nonstick cooking spray
2 (12.4 ounce) packages refrigerated sweet roll dough
1 (21 ounce) can LUCKY LEAF� Apple Pie Filling
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Remove cinnamon rolls from package. Set frosting aside. Cut each cinnamon roll into 4 equal pieces. Place cinnamon roll pieces in a even layer in the prepared baking pan. Spoon apple pie filling over the cinnamon roll pieces. Sprinkle with walnuts.
Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until rolls are golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Place frosting in a self-sealing plastic bag. Snip off a tiny corner of bag. Drizzle frosting evenly over rolls in a crisscross design. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Cooking : Butterscotch Chewies
Ingredients
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until smooth.
In medium bowl, combine flour and baking soda. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Stir in butterscotch chips and pecans.
Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake 7-9 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool. Store in single layers between waxed paper in an airtight container.
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until smooth.
In medium bowl, combine flour and baking soda. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Stir in butterscotch chips and pecans.
Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake 7-9 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool. Store in single layers between waxed paper in an airtight container.
Cooking : A Firefighter's Meatloaf
Ingredients
2 slices whole wheat bread
2 pounds ground beef
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup medium salsa
2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon barbeque sauce
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Soak the bread in warm water in a small bowl. Place the beef in a large bowl. Drain bread and add to beef along with green onion, onion, salsa, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix by hand until well blended. Form into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Drain off excess fat and top with barbeque (Diana) sauce. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
2 slices whole wheat bread
2 pounds ground beef
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup medium salsa
2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon barbeque sauce
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Soak the bread in warm water in a small bowl. Place the beef in a large bowl. Drain bread and add to beef along with green onion, onion, salsa, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix by hand until well blended. Form into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Drain off excess fat and top with barbeque (Diana) sauce. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Cooking : Best Ever Cinnamon Buns
Ingredients
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
6 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup milk
Directions
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, and let stand for 3 minutes. Add cake mix, 1 cup flour, eggs, oil, and salt; beat well. Stir in remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
Knead on well floured surface for about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the dough surface. Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Punch down, and divide into two equal parts. Roll out each section on a lightly floured surface. Spread each with softened butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
Roll up like jelly rolls and cut buns 1 1/2 inches thick with a piece of dental floss or a dull knife. Place in greased baking pans, and allow to rise until doubled.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, combine confectioners sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla, and milk. Remove baked buns from oven and drizzle with frosting.
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
6 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup milk
Directions
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, and let stand for 3 minutes. Add cake mix, 1 cup flour, eggs, oil, and salt; beat well. Stir in remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
Knead on well floured surface for about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the dough surface. Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Punch down, and divide into two equal parts. Roll out each section on a lightly floured surface. Spread each with softened butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
Roll up like jelly rolls and cut buns 1 1/2 inches thick with a piece of dental floss or a dull knife. Place in greased baking pans, and allow to rise until doubled.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, combine confectioners sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla, and milk. Remove baked buns from oven and drizzle with frosting.
Cooking : Boneless Buffalo Wings
Ingredients
oil for deep frying
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl. Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture, and then roll in the flour blend. Repeat so that each piece of chicken is double coated. Refrigerate breaded chicken for 20 minutes.
Fry chicken in the hot oil, in batches. Cook until the exterior is nicely browned, and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes a batch.
Combine hot sauce and butter in a small bowl. Microwave sauce on High until melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Pour sauce over the cooked chicken; mix to coat.
oil for deep frying
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl. Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture, and then roll in the flour blend. Repeat so that each piece of chicken is double coated. Refrigerate breaded chicken for 20 minutes.
Fry chicken in the hot oil, in batches. Cook until the exterior is nicely browned, and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes a batch.
Combine hot sauce and butter in a small bowl. Microwave sauce on High until melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Pour sauce over the cooked chicken; mix to coat.
Cooking : Banana Cream Pie IV
Ingredients
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1 large banana, sliced
2 cups cold milk
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
Directions
Place banana slices in bottom of pie crust.
In a large bowl, combine milk, pudding mixes and cinnamon. Beat with wire whisk for 1 minute.
Gently stir in whipped topping to pudding, then spoon mixture into pie crust.
Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours until pie is set up. When pie is ready serve with caramel topping.
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1 large banana, sliced
2 cups cold milk
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
Directions
Place banana slices in bottom of pie crust.
In a large bowl, combine milk, pudding mixes and cinnamon. Beat with wire whisk for 1 minute.
Gently stir in whipped topping to pudding, then spoon mixture into pie crust.
Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours until pie is set up. When pie is ready serve with caramel topping.
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