Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Store in the refrigerator.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Cooking : Buttermilk Scones
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add butter and buttermilk; stir until a soft dough is formed.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and press dough into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick and 4 inches wide. Cut into 8 even sized pieces.
Place the scones on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add butter and buttermilk; stir until a soft dough is formed.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and press dough into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick and 4 inches wide. Cut into 8 even sized pieces.
Place the scones on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cooking : Better Butter Cookies
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Sift together the flour, and baking soda, set aside. In a medium bowl, cream the white sugar and brown sugar with the butter. Stir in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla and peanut butter. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and stir until combined. Finally, stir in the nuts.
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on wire racks.
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Sift together the flour, and baking soda, set aside. In a medium bowl, cream the white sugar and brown sugar with the butter. Stir in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla and peanut butter. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and stir until combined. Finally, stir in the nuts.
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on wire racks.
Cooking : Brunch Enchiladas
Ingredients
1 pound cooked ham, chopped
3/4 cup sliced green onions
3/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
10 (7 inch) flour tortillas
5 eggs, beaten
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce
Directions
Place ham in food processor, and pulse until finely ground. Mix together ham, green onions, and green peppers. Spoon 1/3 cup of the ham mixture and 3 tablespoons shredded cheese onto each tortilla, then roll up. Carefully place filled tortillas, seam side down, in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, cream, and milk, flour, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce. Pour egg mixture over tortillas. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
The next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until set. Sprinkle casserole with remaining 1 cup shredded cheese. Bake about 3 minutes more, or until cheese melts. Let stand a least 10 minutes before serving.
1 pound cooked ham, chopped
3/4 cup sliced green onions
3/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
10 (7 inch) flour tortillas
5 eggs, beaten
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce
Directions
Place ham in food processor, and pulse until finely ground. Mix together ham, green onions, and green peppers. Spoon 1/3 cup of the ham mixture and 3 tablespoons shredded cheese onto each tortilla, then roll up. Carefully place filled tortillas, seam side down, in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, cream, and milk, flour, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce. Pour egg mixture over tortillas. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
The next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until set. Sprinkle casserole with remaining 1 cup shredded cheese. Bake about 3 minutes more, or until cheese melts. Let stand a least 10 minutes before serving.
Cooking : Best Ever Meatloaf I
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup tomato juice
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine meat, tomato juice, oats, egg, chopped onion, salt and pepper. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Press into 8x4 inch loaf pan.
Bake for 1 hour, or until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear. Drain. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup tomato juice
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine meat, tomato juice, oats, egg, chopped onion, salt and pepper. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Press into 8x4 inch loaf pan.
Bake for 1 hour, or until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear. Drain. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Cooking : Best Meatloaf
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2/3 cup Kikkoman Katsu Sauce
1 green onion, roughly chopped
2 cups Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs
2 tablespoons Kikkoman Katsu Sauce
Directions
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In mixing bowl, combine beef, panko, 2/3 cup of the Katsu sauce, onion, green onion and eggs, mixing with a fork until well blended. Shape into a loaf and place in 9-inch loaf pan. Bake 1 hour, basting occasionally with remaining 2 tablespoons Katsu sauce.
2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2/3 cup Kikkoman Katsu Sauce
1 green onion, roughly chopped
2 cups Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs
2 tablespoons Kikkoman Katsu Sauce
Directions
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In mixing bowl, combine beef, panko, 2/3 cup of the Katsu sauce, onion, green onion and eggs, mixing with a fork until well blended. Shape into a loaf and place in 9-inch loaf pan. Bake 1 hour, basting occasionally with remaining 2 tablespoons Katsu sauce.
Cooking : Almond Apricot Bread
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 (4 ounce) jars apricot baby food, divided
3/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
2/3 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup diced dried apricots
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon milk
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking powder and salt. Set aside 1 tablespoon baby food for glaze. In another bowl, beat the egg, milk, oil, extract and remaining baby food. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in almonds and apricots. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack.
For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk, extract and reserved baby food until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread.
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 (4 ounce) jars apricot baby food, divided
3/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
2/3 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup diced dried apricots
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon milk
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking powder and salt. Set aside 1 tablespoon baby food for glaze. In another bowl, beat the egg, milk, oil, extract and remaining baby food. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in almonds and apricots. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack.
For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk, extract and reserved baby food until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread.
Cooking : Apricot-Cherry Bars With Oatmeal Crumble Topping
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter
2 cups sweetened, flaked coconut
2 cups sliced almonds
2 cups dried cherries
2 cups dried apricots, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
Directions
Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position; heat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 13-by-9-inch Pyrex baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar and salt. Stir in butter with a fork until well mixed and clumps have formed. Spread 1 1/2 packed cups of oat mixture over the bottom of the pan, pressing to form a thin crust.
Mix coconut, almonds, cherries, apricots and milk in a large bowl. Pour over crust, using a rubber spatula to evenly distribute and press down. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over dried fruit filling.
Bake until lightly golden, about 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature. (You can cover and store at room temperature up to 2 days.)
To serve, cut into generous 1 1/2-inch squares.
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter
2 cups sweetened, flaked coconut
2 cups sliced almonds
2 cups dried cherries
2 cups dried apricots, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
Directions
Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position; heat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 13-by-9-inch Pyrex baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar and salt. Stir in butter with a fork until well mixed and clumps have formed. Spread 1 1/2 packed cups of oat mixture over the bottom of the pan, pressing to form a thin crust.
Mix coconut, almonds, cherries, apricots and milk in a large bowl. Pour over crust, using a rubber spatula to evenly distribute and press down. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over dried fruit filling.
Bake until lightly golden, about 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature. (You can cover and store at room temperature up to 2 days.)
To serve, cut into generous 1 1/2-inch squares.
Cooking : Beets in Orange Sauce
Ingredients
8 medium beets
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Dash pepper
1 cup orange juice
1 medium navel orange, sliced and halved (optional)
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
Directions
Place beets in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and slice; place in a serving bowl and keep warm.
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and pepper; stir in orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in orange slices if desired and peel. Pour over beets.
8 medium beets
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Dash pepper
1 cup orange juice
1 medium navel orange, sliced and halved (optional)
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
Directions
Place beets in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and slice; place in a serving bowl and keep warm.
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and pepper; stir in orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in orange slices if desired and peel. Pour over beets.
Cooking : Apricot Lemon Sole
Ingredients
Ingredients for Fish Fillets:
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup corn flake crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 small fillets of sole or flounder
Ingredients for Apricot Lemon Sauce:
2/3 cup SMUCKER'S� Low Sugar Apricot Preserves
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
Coat baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In pie plate, combine egg and water. In plastic bag, combine crumbs, salt, paprika and pepper. Dip each fish fillet into egg mixture; drop into bag and shake to coat with crumbs. Arrange fish in single layer on baking sheet.
Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. (Do not turn fish.)
Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients; heat until bubbly. Serve sauce with fish.
Ingredients for Fish Fillets:
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup corn flake crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 small fillets of sole or flounder
Ingredients for Apricot Lemon Sauce:
2/3 cup SMUCKER'S� Low Sugar Apricot Preserves
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
Coat baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In pie plate, combine egg and water. In plastic bag, combine crumbs, salt, paprika and pepper. Dip each fish fillet into egg mixture; drop into bag and shake to coat with crumbs. Arrange fish in single layer on baking sheet.
Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. (Do not turn fish.)
Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients; heat until bubbly. Serve sauce with fish.
Cooking : Blueberry, Banana, and Peanut Butter Smoothie
Ingredients
1 tablespoon flax seed meal or wheat germ
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 cup milk
Directions
Put ground flax seed meal or wheat germ into blender to grind and further breakdown. This will also eliminate any bitterness from the flax seed.
Place the banana, blueberries, peanut butter, honey, yogurt, and milk into the blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Pour into glasses to serve.
1 tablespoon flax seed meal or wheat germ
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 cup milk
Directions
Put ground flax seed meal or wheat germ into blender to grind and further breakdown. This will also eliminate any bitterness from the flax seed.
Place the banana, blueberries, peanut butter, honey, yogurt, and milk into the blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Pour into glasses to serve.
Cooking : Apple and Orange Chicken
Ingredients
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinless
1 (.6 ounce) package cream of chicken soup mix
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 cup apple juice
1 cup orange juice
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl combine the onion soup mix, cream of chicken soup mix, soy sauce, garlic, apple and orange juice, salt and pepper. Mix together and pour mixture over chicken. Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, then remove cover/lid and bake for another 1/2 hour to brown the chicken.
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinless
1 (.6 ounce) package cream of chicken soup mix
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 cup apple juice
1 cup orange juice
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl combine the onion soup mix, cream of chicken soup mix, soy sauce, garlic, apple and orange juice, salt and pepper. Mix together and pour mixture over chicken. Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, then remove cover/lid and bake for another 1/2 hour to brown the chicken.
Cooking : Asian Avocado
Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Directions
Stir together garlic, ginger, and soy sauce; set aside for five minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Cut the avocado in half, and discard the pit; divide the sauce between the avocado halves. Eat with a spoon!
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Directions
Stir together garlic, ginger, and soy sauce; set aside for five minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Cut the avocado in half, and discard the pit; divide the sauce between the avocado halves. Eat with a spoon!
Cooking : Berries with Sour Cream Sauce
Ingredients
1 quart fresh strawberries, halved
1 pint fresh raspberries
1 pint fresh blueberries
1 pint fresh blackberries
2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup honey
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In another bowl, combine the sour cream and honey. Serve with berries.
1 quart fresh strawberries, halved
1 pint fresh raspberries
1 pint fresh blueberries
1 pint fresh blackberries
2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup honey
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In another bowl, combine the sour cream and honey. Serve with berries.
Cooking : Breakfast Bread Pudding
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 eggs, separated
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
9 slices bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a large bowl combine butter, egg yolks, milk, mustard, salt and cayenne pepper. Stir in bread cubes and cheese. In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into bread mixture. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 eggs, separated
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
9 slices bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a large bowl combine butter, egg yolks, milk, mustard, salt and cayenne pepper. Stir in bread cubes and cheese. In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into bread mixture. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
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 : Avocado Salad
Ingredients
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 large ripe tomato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 lime, juiced
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine avocados, onion, bell pepper, tomato, cilantro and lime juice. Gently toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper.
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 large ripe tomato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 lime, juiced
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine avocados, onion, bell pepper, tomato, cilantro and lime juice. Gently toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper.
Cooking : All-Around Spice Rub
Ingredients
3/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup fresh-ground pepper blend
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon sea salt
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Directions
Stir the paprika, pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, onion powder, sea salt, and cayenne pepper together in a container with a lid. Store in a cool, dark place between uses.
3/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup fresh-ground pepper blend
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon sea salt
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Directions
Stir the paprika, pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, onion powder, sea salt, and cayenne pepper together in a container with a lid. Store in a cool, dark place between uses.
Cooking : Big E's BBQ Rub
Ingredients
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground white pepper
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
Directions
Mix together mustard, seafood seasoning, garlic powder, white pepper, black pepper, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, cumin, white sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl until evenly combined.
To use, rub the mixture on up to 5 pounds of meat and refrigerate from 2 to 12 hours before smoking or grilling.
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground white pepper
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
Directions
Mix together mustard, seafood seasoning, garlic powder, white pepper, black pepper, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, cumin, white sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl until evenly combined.
To use, rub the mixture on up to 5 pounds of meat and refrigerate from 2 to 12 hours before smoking or grilling.
Cooking : Butterscotch Basketball Cookies
Ingredients
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
Paste food coloring
Directions
In a microwave, melt butterscotch chips; cool for 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add egg, milk and vanilla; mix well. Beat in melted chips. Gradually add flour; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-1/2-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter and a 3-in. round cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 5-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, combine shortening, water, flour and vanilla in a mixing bowl; mix well. gradually beat in sugar. Place 1 cup frosting in a plastic bag; cut a small hole in corner of bag. Pipe shirt and shorts on players. Fill in outline and smooth with a metal spatula. Tint 1/4 cup frosting black; place in a plastic bag. Pipe lines on round cookies to create basketballs; pipe hair, eyes and noses on players. Tint 1/4 cup frosting red; pipe a mouth on each player. Tint remaining frosting to match team colors of your choice; pipe around shirts and shorts and add a letter on shirts if desired.
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
Paste food coloring
Directions
In a microwave, melt butterscotch chips; cool for 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add egg, milk and vanilla; mix well. Beat in melted chips. Gradually add flour; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-1/2-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter and a 3-in. round cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 5-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, combine shortening, water, flour and vanilla in a mixing bowl; mix well. gradually beat in sugar. Place 1 cup frosting in a plastic bag; cut a small hole in corner of bag. Pipe shirt and shorts on players. Fill in outline and smooth with a metal spatula. Tint 1/4 cup frosting black; place in a plastic bag. Pipe lines on round cookies to create basketballs; pipe hair, eyes and noses on players. Tint 1/4 cup frosting red; pipe a mouth on each player. Tint remaining frosting to match team colors of your choice; pipe around shirts and shorts and add a letter on shirts if desired.
Cooking : Baked Basil Fries
Ingredients
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 medium red potatoes
Directions
In a bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, oil, basil and garlic powder.
Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. sticks. Add to cheese mixture; toss to coat. Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes; turn potatoes. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until crisp and tender.
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 medium red potatoes
Directions
In a bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, oil, basil and garlic powder.
Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. sticks. Add to cheese mixture; toss to coat. Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes; turn potatoes. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until crisp and tender.
Cooking : Broiled Chicken Breasts with Chutney-Lime Glaze and Broccoli Slaw
Ingredients
6 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), tenderloins cut or pulled away, and breasts pounded lightly with fist to a more-or-less even thickness
4 teaspoons ground coriander
6 tablespoons Major Grey Chutney
1 lime, quartered
6 tablespoons frozen limeade concentrate
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1 (15 ounce) package broccoli slaw
3 medium green onions, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, coarsely grated
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Adjust oven rack to position closest to broiler element, and turn on high. Mix coriander, a generous sprinkling of salt and the chutney in a medium bowl, then add chicken breasts (and tenderloins), and toss to coat with sauce. Place chicken, skinned side up, on a wire rack set over a foiled-lined pan; broil without turning until chicken is cooked through and spotty brown, about 8 minutes.
While chicken breasts cook, whisk limeade concentrate (no need to thaw) with pepper flakes and ginger, and then whisk in oil. Place broccoli slaw, green onions, carrot and cilantro in a clean medium-sized bowl and add dressing; toss to coat.
Remove chicken and transfer to serving platter. Squeeze lime juice over chicken to taste, and serve with slaw.
For lunch, pack chicken and slaw in separate leakproof containers. Warm chicken in microwave, or serve the chicken and slaw at room temperature.
6 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), tenderloins cut or pulled away, and breasts pounded lightly with fist to a more-or-less even thickness
4 teaspoons ground coriander
6 tablespoons Major Grey Chutney
1 lime, quartered
6 tablespoons frozen limeade concentrate
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1 (15 ounce) package broccoli slaw
3 medium green onions, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, coarsely grated
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Adjust oven rack to position closest to broiler element, and turn on high. Mix coriander, a generous sprinkling of salt and the chutney in a medium bowl, then add chicken breasts (and tenderloins), and toss to coat with sauce. Place chicken, skinned side up, on a wire rack set over a foiled-lined pan; broil without turning until chicken is cooked through and spotty brown, about 8 minutes.
While chicken breasts cook, whisk limeade concentrate (no need to thaw) with pepper flakes and ginger, and then whisk in oil. Place broccoli slaw, green onions, carrot and cilantro in a clean medium-sized bowl and add dressing; toss to coat.
Remove chicken and transfer to serving platter. Squeeze lime juice over chicken to taste, and serve with slaw.
For lunch, pack chicken and slaw in separate leakproof containers. Warm chicken in microwave, or serve the chicken and slaw at room temperature.
Cooking : Baked Goat Cheese
Ingredients
2 (4 ounce) logs soft goat cheese, cut into 1-inch slices
1 (14.5 ounce) can Muir Glen� Organic Diced Tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
24 (1/2 -inch-thick) slices baguette, toasted
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In ungreased 1-quart shallow ovenproof gratin dish or 9-inch glass pie plate, place cheese in single layer.
Sprinkle tomatoes, olives, thyme leaves and red pepper over cheese. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until warm.
Serve with baguette slices.
2 (4 ounce) logs soft goat cheese, cut into 1-inch slices
1 (14.5 ounce) can Muir Glen� Organic Diced Tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
24 (1/2 -inch-thick) slices baguette, toasted
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In ungreased 1-quart shallow ovenproof gratin dish or 9-inch glass pie plate, place cheese in single layer.
Sprinkle tomatoes, olives, thyme leaves and red pepper over cheese. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until warm.
Serve with baguette slices.
Cooking : Artichoke Crostini
Ingredients
1 (1 pound) loaf sourdough baguette
2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Cut the baguette into 32 slices. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; spritz bread with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 325 degrees F for 7-10 minutes or until crisp. Cool on a wire rack. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, artichokes, basil, oil, seasoned salt and pepper. Spoon onto bread slices.
1 (1 pound) loaf sourdough baguette
2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Cut the baguette into 32 slices. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; spritz bread with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 325 degrees F for 7-10 minutes or until crisp. Cool on a wire rack. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, artichokes, basil, oil, seasoned salt and pepper. Spoon onto bread slices.
Cooking : Best Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
2 cups water
4 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, bring water to boil. Add broccoli, celery and carrots; boil 2-3 minutes. Drain; set vegetables aside. In the same kettle, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually add the broth and milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 1 minute. Add vegetables and remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2 cups water
4 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, bring water to boil. Add broccoli, celery and carrots; boil 2-3 minutes. Drain; set vegetables aside. In the same kettle, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually add the broth and milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 1 minute. Add vegetables and remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Cooking : Balsamic Bleu Cheese Salad
Ingredients
2 cups mixed baby greens
1 cup leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Directions
In a medium bowl, toss together the mixed greens, leaf lettuce, cheese and walnuts. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over the salad mixture and toss well.
2 cups mixed baby greens
1 cup leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Directions
In a medium bowl, toss together the mixed greens, leaf lettuce, cheese and walnuts. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over the salad mixture and toss well.
Cooking : Broccoli Beef II
Ingredients
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fat-free Italian dressing
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 pound round steak, cut into strips
6 cups water
5 cubes beef bouillon
4 ounces linguine pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup fat free beef broth
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1 pound broccoli, separated into florets
Directions
In a shallow glass dish or bowl, stir together the soy sauce, Italian dressing, cornstarch, garlic and ginger. Place steak strips in the mixture to marinate for 15 minutes.
While the beef is marinating, combine the bouillon cubes in water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, and add pasta. Cook for about 8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove beef from marinade with a slotted spoon, and place in the hot skillet. Discard marinade. Cook beef, stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, or until mostly browned. Stir in the beef broth, mushrooms and green onions, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove lid, add broccoli, and cook until broccoli is bright green and tender but still crisp. Add drained linguine, toss, and serve.
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fat-free Italian dressing
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 pound round steak, cut into strips
6 cups water
5 cubes beef bouillon
4 ounces linguine pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup fat free beef broth
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1 pound broccoli, separated into florets
Directions
In a shallow glass dish or bowl, stir together the soy sauce, Italian dressing, cornstarch, garlic and ginger. Place steak strips in the mixture to marinate for 15 minutes.
While the beef is marinating, combine the bouillon cubes in water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, and add pasta. Cook for about 8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove beef from marinade with a slotted spoon, and place in the hot skillet. Discard marinade. Cook beef, stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, or until mostly browned. Stir in the beef broth, mushrooms and green onions, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove lid, add broccoli, and cook until broccoli is bright green and tender but still crisp. Add drained linguine, toss, and serve.
Cooking : Apricot Explosions
Ingredients
1 cup chopped walnuts
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup shortening
1 cup apricot preserves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions
In large mixing bowl, combine sugar, eggs, and shortening together by hand. Add flour and baking powder; mix well. Divide dough in half.
Spread half of dough in 10 x 15 inch pan. Spread preserves over dough. Sprinkle walnuts on top and then sprinkle cinnamon on top
Grate second half of dough on top (crumble). Press down gently. Bake for 1/2 hour at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut into squares when cool.
1 cup chopped walnuts
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup shortening
1 cup apricot preserves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions
In large mixing bowl, combine sugar, eggs, and shortening together by hand. Add flour and baking powder; mix well. Divide dough in half.
Spread half of dough in 10 x 15 inch pan. Spread preserves over dough. Sprinkle walnuts on top and then sprinkle cinnamon on top
Grate second half of dough on top (crumble). Press down gently. Bake for 1/2 hour at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut into squares when cool.
Cooking : Basic Sauce for Pasta
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon processed cheese sauce
1 cup water
Directions
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute' onion and garlic in the olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, oregano, salt, pepper, cheese sauce and water. Lower heat and simmer until it thickens; about 30 minutes.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon processed cheese sauce
1 cup water
Directions
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute' onion and garlic in the olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, oregano, salt, pepper, cheese sauce and water. Lower heat and simmer until it thickens; about 30 minutes.
Cooking : Apricot Fruitcake
Ingredients
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup water
3/4 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup golden raisins
1 pound red and green candied cherries
6 candied pineapple slices
1 pound dried mixed fruit
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup apricot nectar
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease two 9 inch tube pans.
In a saucepan over medium heat cook apricots in the water until they are mushy. Press them through a sieve and let them cool.
Separate the eggs. Beat the egg yolks until lemony colored. Then beat the egg whites until stiff peaks are formed. Set aside.
Cream the butter or margarine and sugar together. Add the beaten egg yolks and the apricots, and mix thoroughly.
Combine the raisins, candied cherries, candied pineapple, and mixed dried fruits in a bowl coated with one cup of the flour.
Combine the remaining flour, baking soda, and salt. Add this flour mixture alternately to the creamed mixture with the apricot juice. Blend this batter into the mixed fruits. Add the chopped pecans or walnuts and fold in the beaten egg whites. Turn the batter into the prepared pans.
Bake at 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) for 2 hours. Garnish cakes with candied pineapples and cherries. Makes about 24 servings.
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup water
3/4 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup golden raisins
1 pound red and green candied cherries
6 candied pineapple slices
1 pound dried mixed fruit
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup apricot nectar
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease two 9 inch tube pans.
In a saucepan over medium heat cook apricots in the water until they are mushy. Press them through a sieve and let them cool.
Separate the eggs. Beat the egg yolks until lemony colored. Then beat the egg whites until stiff peaks are formed. Set aside.
Cream the butter or margarine and sugar together. Add the beaten egg yolks and the apricots, and mix thoroughly.
Combine the raisins, candied cherries, candied pineapple, and mixed dried fruits in a bowl coated with one cup of the flour.
Combine the remaining flour, baking soda, and salt. Add this flour mixture alternately to the creamed mixture with the apricot juice. Blend this batter into the mixed fruits. Add the chopped pecans or walnuts and fold in the beaten egg whites. Turn the batter into the prepared pans.
Bake at 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) for 2 hours. Garnish cakes with candied pineapples and cherries. Makes about 24 servings.
Cooking : Bourbon Street Rib-Eye Steak
Ingredients
1 cup water
2/3 cup bourbon whiskey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 (6 ounce) beef rib-eye steaks
Directions
Whisk together the water, bourbon whiskey, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice in a bowl, and pour into a plastic zipper bag. Add the rib-eye steaks, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Remove the rib-eye steaks from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Grill the steaks on high, 1 to 2 minutes per side, to sear the meat. Move the steaks to a cooler part of the grill and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes per side, if desired.
1 cup water
2/3 cup bourbon whiskey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 (6 ounce) beef rib-eye steaks
Directions
Whisk together the water, bourbon whiskey, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice in a bowl, and pour into a plastic zipper bag. Add the rib-eye steaks, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Remove the rib-eye steaks from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Grill the steaks on high, 1 to 2 minutes per side, to sear the meat. Move the steaks to a cooler part of the grill and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes per side, if desired.
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