Ingredients
7 quarts fresh blueberries
4 1/2 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon salt
10 cups water, divided
1 cup cornstarch
Directions
Place the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and 8 cups of water into a large, non-reactive pot, and bring to a boil over high heat. Dissolve the cornstarch in the remaining 2 cups of water, and stir into the boiling blueberries until thickened. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
Ladle into 7 sterilized quart jars with lids and rings. Process in a pressure canner for 5 minutes at 5 pounds of pressure. Remove jars from the canner and place on cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press top of each lid with finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid doesn't move up or down at all). Sealed jars can be stored for up to a year.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Cooking : Bonnie's Fruit Dip
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream, for topping
1 cup whipped cream
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, whipped cream, brown sugar, sugar, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Serve immediately or chill for later.
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream, for topping
1 cup whipped cream
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, whipped cream, brown sugar, sugar, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Cooking : Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Elk Backstrap
Ingredients
2 pounds elk loin (backstrap), cut into 2 ounce pieces
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
16 slices thick cut bacon
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
Season backstrap pieces with liquid smoke and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Wrap each piece of meat with a strip of bacon, and place on a metal skewer.
Cook the elk on the preheated grill until the bacon becomes slightly burnt, and the meat has cooked to medium-rare, 15 to 20 minutes.
2 pounds elk loin (backstrap), cut into 2 ounce pieces
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
16 slices thick cut bacon
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
Season backstrap pieces with liquid smoke and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Wrap each piece of meat with a strip of bacon, and place on a metal skewer.
Cook the elk on the preheated grill until the bacon becomes slightly burnt, and the meat has cooked to medium-rare, 15 to 20 minutes.
Cooking : Buttermilk Chocolate Bread
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup chopped pecans
CHOCOLATE HONEY BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in pecans.
Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
In a small mixing bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add honey and chocolate syrup; mix well. Serve with the bread.
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup chopped pecans
CHOCOLATE HONEY BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in pecans.
Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
In a small mixing bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add honey and chocolate syrup; mix well. Serve with the bread.
Cooking : Bee Lian's Rich Orange Cake
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 egg yolks
1 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 egg whites
1 pinch salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Grease one 8 inch round cake pan. Sift flour and set aside.
Cream butter, sugar and grated orange zest until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time. Fold in sifted flour, alternating with orange juice.
In another bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff and add a pinch of salt. Fold whisked egg whites into the mixture. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 egg yolks
1 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 egg whites
1 pinch salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Grease one 8 inch round cake pan. Sift flour and set aside.
Cream butter, sugar and grated orange zest until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time. Fold in sifted flour, alternating with orange juice.
In another bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff and add a pinch of salt. Fold whisked egg whites into the mixture. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.
Cooking : Aromatic Asparagus
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
salt to taste
Directions
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in asparagus and cook 5 minutes.
Sprinkle flour over asparagus, and toss to coat. Mix milk, vegetable broth and water into saucepan. Stir in Parmesan cheese, thyme, sage and salt. Cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
salt to taste
Directions
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in asparagus and cook 5 minutes.
Sprinkle flour over asparagus, and toss to coat. Mix milk, vegetable broth and water into saucepan. Stir in Parmesan cheese, thyme, sage and salt. Cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.
Cooking : Beef Stew with Ale
Ingredients
2 pounds beef brisket, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups diced portobello mushroom caps
1 1/2 cups red pearl onions, peeled
1 cup diced carrot
1 cup diced celery root (celeriac)
1 cup diced turnip
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles brown lager beer
2 cups beef broth
1 cup diced potato
1 tablespoon malt vinegar
4 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
Directions
Place the brisket cubes into a mixing bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with flour, and toss until evenly coated. Heat the canola oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over high heat. Cook the meat in small batches until browned on all sides; about 5 minutes per batch. Set the meat aside as the batches are done.
Once the meat has been browned and set aside, stir in the portobello mushrooms, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the mushrooms, and set aside. Stir the pearl onions, carrot, celery root, and turnips into the pot. Cook and stir until the onions begin to turn light brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and continue cooking until the onions are golden brown, about 3 minutes more. Remove the vegetables and set aside.
Return the beef to the pot, and pour in the beer. Bring to a boil, and cook until the beer has reduced to 1/3 of its original volume, about 8 minutes. Pour in the beef broth and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the meat starts to become tender, about 1 hour. Return the browned vegetables to the pot along with the potatoes, recover, and cook 1 hour more.
Stir in the reserved mushrooms, malt vinegar, thyme, and rosemary. Simmer a few minutes until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
2 pounds beef brisket, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups diced portobello mushroom caps
1 1/2 cups red pearl onions, peeled
1 cup diced carrot
1 cup diced celery root (celeriac)
1 cup diced turnip
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles brown lager beer
2 cups beef broth
1 cup diced potato
1 tablespoon malt vinegar
4 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
Directions
Place the brisket cubes into a mixing bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with flour, and toss until evenly coated. Heat the canola oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over high heat. Cook the meat in small batches until browned on all sides; about 5 minutes per batch. Set the meat aside as the batches are done.
Once the meat has been browned and set aside, stir in the portobello mushrooms, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the mushrooms, and set aside. Stir the pearl onions, carrot, celery root, and turnips into the pot. Cook and stir until the onions begin to turn light brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and continue cooking until the onions are golden brown, about 3 minutes more. Remove the vegetables and set aside.
Return the beef to the pot, and pour in the beer. Bring to a boil, and cook until the beer has reduced to 1/3 of its original volume, about 8 minutes. Pour in the beef broth and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the meat starts to become tender, about 1 hour. Return the browned vegetables to the pot along with the potatoes, recover, and cook 1 hour more.
Stir in the reserved mushrooms, malt vinegar, thyme, and rosemary. Simmer a few minutes until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
Cooking : Aussie Beef and Peppers with Gnocchi
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound flank steak, cut into strips
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (6 ounce) package fresh button mushrooms, sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 (14.4 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
1 (1 pound) package potato gnocchi
Directions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add beef and cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer the beef to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to keep warm. Reserve the oil in the skillet.
Reduce heat to medium, then stir in the onion and garlic, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Toss in the mushrooms, red peppers, and yellow peppers and cook until tender, another 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and paprika; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Combine the beef with the tomato mixture and stir.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add gnocchi and cook until they float, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, then toss the gnocchi in the sauce and serve.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound flank steak, cut into strips
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (6 ounce) package fresh button mushrooms, sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 (14.4 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
1 (1 pound) package potato gnocchi
Directions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add beef and cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer the beef to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to keep warm. Reserve the oil in the skillet.
Reduce heat to medium, then stir in the onion and garlic, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Toss in the mushrooms, red peppers, and yellow peppers and cook until tender, another 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and paprika; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Combine the beef with the tomato mixture and stir.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add gnocchi and cook until they float, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, then toss the gnocchi in the sauce and serve.
Cooking : Black Beans and Rice
Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cooked long-grain rice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a nonstick skillet that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray, saute the onion, green and red peppers, garlic, basil and pepper until tender. Stir in tomato sauce. Add beans, rice and vinegar; heat through. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with cheese.
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cooked long-grain rice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a nonstick skillet that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray, saute the onion, green and red peppers, garlic, basil and pepper until tender. Stir in tomato sauce. Add beans, rice and vinegar; heat through. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with cheese.
Cooking : Brunch Potato Casserole
Ingredients
4 pounds new potatoes, skinned, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound processed cheese food, cubed
2 cups mayonnaise
1 onion, finely chopped
1 pound bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place potatoes in a large pan, fill with water to cover potatoes, and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are just soft. Drain, place in a large bowl. While the potatoes are still hot, gently stir in cheese without mashing potatoes. Continue to stir, every minute or so, until cheese is melted.
In a separate bowl, stir together mayonnaise, onion, and bacon. Gently stir into potatoes and cheese. Spread into a 13x9-inch baking dish.
Bake in a preheated oven for 50 minutes.
4 pounds new potatoes, skinned, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound processed cheese food, cubed
2 cups mayonnaise
1 onion, finely chopped
1 pound bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place potatoes in a large pan, fill with water to cover potatoes, and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are just soft. Drain, place in a large bowl. While the potatoes are still hot, gently stir in cheese without mashing potatoes. Continue to stir, every minute or so, until cheese is melted.
In a separate bowl, stir together mayonnaise, onion, and bacon. Gently stir into potatoes and cheese. Spread into a 13x9-inch baking dish.
Bake in a preheated oven for 50 minutes.
Cooking : Authentic Pepper Pot Soup
Ingredients
1 pound honeycomb tripe
5 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 leeks, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
2 green bell peppers, diced
2 quarts beef stock
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large potato, peeled and diced
2 large carrots, diced
4 tablespoons margarine
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Directions
Place the tripe or other meat that you have selected to use in a saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and turn off the heat. Allow the meat to cool a bit in the water, and then drain and rinse. Cut into 1/4 inch pieces.
In a large heavy kettle, saute the bacon until clear. Add the onion, celery, leeks, parsley, and green peppers; saute until tender.
Stir in beef stock, thyme, marjoram, cloves, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and black pepper. Bring the kettle to a boil, and turn down to a simmer. Cook, covered, until meat is very tender, about 2 hours.
Add the diced potato and carrots, and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
Prepare the roux by stirring the flour into the melted butter or margarine, and cooking for a moment on the stove. When the soup is done to your liking, stir in the roux. Simmer, stirring all the while, until the soup thickens a bit. Correct the seasonings.
1 pound honeycomb tripe
5 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 leeks, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
2 green bell peppers, diced
2 quarts beef stock
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large potato, peeled and diced
2 large carrots, diced
4 tablespoons margarine
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Directions
Place the tripe or other meat that you have selected to use in a saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and turn off the heat. Allow the meat to cool a bit in the water, and then drain and rinse. Cut into 1/4 inch pieces.
In a large heavy kettle, saute the bacon until clear. Add the onion, celery, leeks, parsley, and green peppers; saute until tender.
Stir in beef stock, thyme, marjoram, cloves, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and black pepper. Bring the kettle to a boil, and turn down to a simmer. Cook, covered, until meat is very tender, about 2 hours.
Add the diced potato and carrots, and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
Prepare the roux by stirring the flour into the melted butter or margarine, and cooking for a moment on the stove. When the soup is done to your liking, stir in the roux. Simmer, stirring all the while, until the soup thickens a bit. Correct the seasonings.
Cooking : Al Capone Roast
Ingredients
3 pounds flank steak, pounded thin for easy rolling
1/4 cup olive oil
1 (4 ounce) can finely chopped black olives (optional)
1 cup minced fresh mushrooms (optional)
8 slices prosciutto
6 slices mortadella
10 slices mozzarella cheese
10 slices pepperoni sausage
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon steak seasoning
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Rub the flank steak on both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle the mushrooms and olives over the steak, if using. Place a layer of prosciutto, then a layer of mortadella, mozzarella, and then pepperoni. Season with some of the Italian seasoning. Roll the steak up around the filling, and tie with butcher's string. Rub the outside of the roll with remaining Italian seasoning, garlic powder and steak seasoning.
Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat. Sear the roast over the entire outside. Then leave the roast in the skillet, and place the skillet in the oven.
Roast for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) when taken in the center of the roast. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
3 pounds flank steak, pounded thin for easy rolling
1/4 cup olive oil
1 (4 ounce) can finely chopped black olives (optional)
1 cup minced fresh mushrooms (optional)
8 slices prosciutto
6 slices mortadella
10 slices mozzarella cheese
10 slices pepperoni sausage
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon steak seasoning
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Rub the flank steak on both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle the mushrooms and olives over the steak, if using. Place a layer of prosciutto, then a layer of mortadella, mozzarella, and then pepperoni. Season with some of the Italian seasoning. Roll the steak up around the filling, and tie with butcher's string. Rub the outside of the roll with remaining Italian seasoning, garlic powder and steak seasoning.
Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat. Sear the roast over the entire outside. Then leave the roast in the skillet, and place the skillet in the oven.
Roast for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) when taken in the center of the roast. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Cooking : Bearnaise Sauce II
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon minced onion
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch dry mustard
1 pinch cayenne pepper
Directions
Place butter in a medium glass bowl, and melt in the microwave, about 30 seconds on High. Whisk in the onion, white wine vinegar, egg yolks, heavy cream and lemon juice. Season with tarragon, parsley, salt, mustard powder and cayenne pepper; mix well.
Return to the microwave, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring until smooth every 20 to 30 seconds.
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon minced onion
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch dry mustard
1 pinch cayenne pepper
Directions
Place butter in a medium glass bowl, and melt in the microwave, about 30 seconds on High. Whisk in the onion, white wine vinegar, egg yolks, heavy cream and lemon juice. Season with tarragon, parsley, salt, mustard powder and cayenne pepper; mix well.
Return to the microwave, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring until smooth every 20 to 30 seconds.
Cooking : Apple Refrigerator Pickles
Ingredients
1 cup water
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon ground ginger
6 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup lemon juice
Directions
Place the water, cider vinegar, sugar, allspice, clove, nutmeg, and ginger into a small saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Meanwhile, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice, and pack into two sterilized 1 quart canning jars with lids and rings. Pour the boiling syrup over the apples, and affix the lids and rings.
Allow the jars to stand at room temperature until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Place in the refrigerator, and wait 1 week before opening.
1 cup water
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon ground ginger
6 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup lemon juice
Directions
Place the water, cider vinegar, sugar, allspice, clove, nutmeg, and ginger into a small saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Meanwhile, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice, and pack into two sterilized 1 quart canning jars with lids and rings. Pour the boiling syrup over the apples, and affix the lids and rings.
Allow the jars to stand at room temperature until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Place in the refrigerator, and wait 1 week before opening.
Cooking : Apple Streusel Cobbler
Ingredients
2 (21 ounce) cans apple pie filling
2 large eggs
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND� Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Pillsbury BEST� All Purpose Flour
1/4 cup cold butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup oats
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spread apple filling in buttered 9-inch square baking pan.
In large bowl, beat eggs, sweetened condensed milk, melted butter and spices; pour over apple filling. In small bowl, combine brown sugar and flour; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add nuts and oats. Sprinkle over top.
Bake 50 minutes or until set. Cool. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream (optional). Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
2 (21 ounce) cans apple pie filling
2 large eggs
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND� Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Pillsbury BEST� All Purpose Flour
1/4 cup cold butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup oats
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spread apple filling in buttered 9-inch square baking pan.
In large bowl, beat eggs, sweetened condensed milk, melted butter and spices; pour over apple filling. In small bowl, combine brown sugar and flour; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add nuts and oats. Sprinkle over top.
Bake 50 minutes or until set. Cool. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream (optional). Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
Cooking : Banana Blueberry Pie
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 (1.3 ounce) envelope dry whipped topping mix
3 bananas, sliced
2 (9 inch) pie shells, baked
1 (21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese and sugar until light. Prepare the whipped topping mix according to package instructions, and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
Place a layer of sliced banana into the bottom of each pie shell. Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture into each pie, and spread evenly. Spoon half of the blueberry pie filling over each pie in an even layer. Cover the tops of the pies with the thawed frozen whipped topping. Chill until serving.
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 (1.3 ounce) envelope dry whipped topping mix
3 bananas, sliced
2 (9 inch) pie shells, baked
1 (21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese and sugar until light. Prepare the whipped topping mix according to package instructions, and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
Place a layer of sliced banana into the bottom of each pie shell. Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture into each pie, and spread evenly. Spoon half of the blueberry pie filling over each pie in an even layer. Cover the tops of the pies with the thawed frozen whipped topping. Chill until serving.
Cooking : Apricot Caramel Brunch Cake
Ingredients
Crisco� Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 (18.25 ounce) package Pillsbury� Reduced Sugar Classic White Cake
1/3 cup Crisco� Pure Canola Oil or Crisco� Puritan Canola Oil with Omega-3 DHA
1/4 cup water
3 large eggs
1 (10.25 ounce) jar Smucker's� Apricot Low Sugar Preserves
1/3 cup Smucker's� Sugar Free Caramel Spoonable Ice Cream Topping
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 13 x 9-inch baking pan lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
Stir cake mix, oil, water and eggs in a large bowl by hand until moistened. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven. Turn oven to broil setting and place oven rack about 6 inches from top heating unit.
Combine preserves, topping, coconut and pecans in a medium bowl. Spread evenly on top of warm cake. Place cake under broiler. Broil 6 to 8 minutes or until topping just begins to bubble. Cool.
Crisco� Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 (18.25 ounce) package Pillsbury� Reduced Sugar Classic White Cake
1/3 cup Crisco� Pure Canola Oil or Crisco� Puritan Canola Oil with Omega-3 DHA
1/4 cup water
3 large eggs
1 (10.25 ounce) jar Smucker's� Apricot Low Sugar Preserves
1/3 cup Smucker's� Sugar Free Caramel Spoonable Ice Cream Topping
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 13 x 9-inch baking pan lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
Stir cake mix, oil, water and eggs in a large bowl by hand until moistened. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven. Turn oven to broil setting and place oven rack about 6 inches from top heating unit.
Combine preserves, topping, coconut and pecans in a medium bowl. Spread evenly on top of warm cake. Place cake under broiler. Broil 6 to 8 minutes or until topping just begins to bubble. Cool.
Cooking : Bill's Braisin Bread
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups water
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 tablespoon white sugar
3 cups bread flour
1 1/2 cups raisin bran cereal
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Med Crust cycle; press Start.
1 1/2 cups water
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 tablespoon white sugar
3 cups bread flour
1 1/2 cups raisin bran cereal
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Med Crust cycle; press Start.
Cooking : Breakfast Bread
Ingredients
2 cups milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2/3 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 egg, beaten
7 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Add the butter, salt and sugar and stir until melted; let cool until lukewarm. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine milk mixture with the yeast mixture. Mix in the egg and 3 cups of flour. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until dough reaches the pan tops, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until bottom of the loaves sound hollow when tapped. Place on wire racks to cool.
2 cups milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2/3 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 egg, beaten
7 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Add the butter, salt and sugar and stir until melted; let cool until lukewarm. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine milk mixture with the yeast mixture. Mix in the egg and 3 cups of flour. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until dough reaches the pan tops, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until bottom of the loaves sound hollow when tapped. Place on wire racks to cool.
Cooking : Best Football Dip Ever
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 (8 ounce) jar prepared salsa
1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, sliced
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink. Drain off grease.
Spread the cream cheese in an even layer in the bottom of a 9 inch square baking dish. Spread a layer of salsa over the cream cheese, then cover with a layer of ground beef. Top with slices of processed cheese and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through. Serve hot.
1 pound ground beef
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 (8 ounce) jar prepared salsa
1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, sliced
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink. Drain off grease.
Spread the cream cheese in an even layer in the bottom of a 9 inch square baking dish. Spread a layer of salsa over the cream cheese, then cover with a layer of ground beef. Top with slices of processed cheese and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through. Serve hot.
Cooking : Blackberry-Lemon Pie
Ingredients
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
4 cups fresh blackberries, rinsed and drained
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place bottom crust into a 9 inch pie pan. In a medium bowl, crumble remaining pie crust into a bowl with the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Mix with hands until dough becomes pea-size crumbs. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine blackberries, white sugar, flour and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Fill bottom pie crust with blackberry mixture. Sprinkle crumb topping over mixture and dot with butter.
Bake pie in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until crust is browned and berries are bubbling. Let stand before serving.
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
4 cups fresh blackberries, rinsed and drained
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place bottom crust into a 9 inch pie pan. In a medium bowl, crumble remaining pie crust into a bowl with the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Mix with hands until dough becomes pea-size crumbs. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine blackberries, white sugar, flour and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Fill bottom pie crust with blackberry mixture. Sprinkle crumb topping over mixture and dot with butter.
Bake pie in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until crust is browned and berries are bubbling. Let stand before serving.
Cooking : Apple Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
6 Morningstar Farms� Maple Flavored Veggie Sausage Patties
1 small cooking apple, cored and chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 cups cubed, firm-textured multigrain bread
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
6 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
Directions
Chop Morningstar Farms� Maple Flavored Sausage Patties into bite-size pieces. Set aside. In small bowl toss together apple, 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
Place half of the bread in 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with half of the veggie patties, half of the apple mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
In medium bowl whisk together eggs and sour cream. Whisk in 2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla and salt. Add milk, whisk until combined. Pour over mixture in baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.
Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F about 70 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean (170 degrees F.). Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
6 Morningstar Farms� Maple Flavored Veggie Sausage Patties
1 small cooking apple, cored and chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 cups cubed, firm-textured multigrain bread
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
6 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
Directions
Chop Morningstar Farms� Maple Flavored Sausage Patties into bite-size pieces. Set aside. In small bowl toss together apple, 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
Place half of the bread in 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with half of the veggie patties, half of the apple mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
In medium bowl whisk together eggs and sour cream. Whisk in 2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla and salt. Add milk, whisk until combined. Pour over mixture in baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.
Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F about 70 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean (170 degrees F.). Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Cooking : Better Vegetable Stew
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 potatoes, cut into wedges
3 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 onions, peeled and quartered
1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon mustard seed, toasted
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 medium head garlic
4 large red bell peppers
4 fresh tomatoes, cored
1 cinnamon stick
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 lemon, juiced
salt and pepper to taste
2/3 cup cooked white rice
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Cover two baking sheets with aluminum foil, and drizzle with olive oil. Arrange potatoes, carrots and onions on one baking sheet. Drizzle with more olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, cumin and mustard seeds. Place the garlic bulb on the baking sheet. Arrange the peppers and tomatoes on the second baking sheet, and sprinkle with olive oil.
Place both pans in the oven. Cook, stirring the contents occasionally, until the potatoes, carrots and onions are tender and the peppers and tomatoes are black, about 30 to 45 minutes. The bell peppers and tomatoes may take a little longer to cook than the potatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic. Feel free to remove the baking sheet of potatoes earlier than the baking sheet of bell peppers. Reduce the oven's heat to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C).
Transfer the tomatoes and peppers into a medium size mixing bowl with the canned tomatoes and cinnamon stick. Cover the bowl, and let it set for 30 minutes.
Skin and seed the peppers and skin the tomatoes. Chop the peppers and tomatoes and place them into a medium size pot that can be placed in the oven. Squeeze the garlic from skins into the pot and stir in the potato mixture and chickpeas. Season with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the stew, and bake it for 30 minutes.
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 potatoes, cut into wedges
3 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 onions, peeled and quartered
1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon mustard seed, toasted
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 medium head garlic
4 large red bell peppers
4 fresh tomatoes, cored
1 cinnamon stick
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 lemon, juiced
salt and pepper to taste
2/3 cup cooked white rice
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Cover two baking sheets with aluminum foil, and drizzle with olive oil. Arrange potatoes, carrots and onions on one baking sheet. Drizzle with more olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, cumin and mustard seeds. Place the garlic bulb on the baking sheet. Arrange the peppers and tomatoes on the second baking sheet, and sprinkle with olive oil.
Place both pans in the oven. Cook, stirring the contents occasionally, until the potatoes, carrots and onions are tender and the peppers and tomatoes are black, about 30 to 45 minutes. The bell peppers and tomatoes may take a little longer to cook than the potatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic. Feel free to remove the baking sheet of potatoes earlier than the baking sheet of bell peppers. Reduce the oven's heat to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C).
Transfer the tomatoes and peppers into a medium size mixing bowl with the canned tomatoes and cinnamon stick. Cover the bowl, and let it set for 30 minutes.
Skin and seed the peppers and skin the tomatoes. Chop the peppers and tomatoes and place them into a medium size pot that can be placed in the oven. Squeeze the garlic from skins into the pot and stir in the potato mixture and chickpeas. Season with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the stew, and bake it for 30 minutes.
Cooking : Banana Pancake Muffins
Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 banana, diced
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups soy milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in egg. Blend until banana is completely mixed in, then add flour, baking powder and baking soda. Mix batter with spoon. Stir in soy milk, then spoon into muffin pan. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean.
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 banana, diced
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups soy milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in egg. Blend until banana is completely mixed in, then add flour, baking powder and baking soda. Mix batter with spoon. Stir in soy milk, then spoon into muffin pan. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean.
Cooking : Avocado Cheese Bread
Ingredients
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
2 eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) container lemon-flavor yogurt
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup self-rising corn meal mix
1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, stir together the avocados, eggs, yogurt, cheese, cornmeal, and fajita seasoning until well blended. Spread the mixture evenly into the greased pan.
Bake for 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
2 eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) container lemon-flavor yogurt
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup self-rising corn meal mix
1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, stir together the avocados, eggs, yogurt, cheese, cornmeal, and fajita seasoning until well blended. Spread the mixture evenly into the greased pan.
Bake for 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooking : Blueberry Custard Parfait
Ingredients
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
2 cups fresh blueberries
Directions
In a saucepan, combine eggs, milk, sugar and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until custard is slightly thickened and coats the back of a spoon, about 18 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add vanilla, peels and nutmeg; mix well. Cool for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a small mixing bowl, whip the cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff. Fold two-thirds into the custard. Layer custard and blueberries in parfait glasses. Garnish with remaining cream. Chill for 1 hour.
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
2 cups fresh blueberries
Directions
In a saucepan, combine eggs, milk, sugar and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until custard is slightly thickened and coats the back of a spoon, about 18 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add vanilla, peels and nutmeg; mix well. Cool for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a small mixing bowl, whip the cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff. Fold two-thirds into the custard. Layer custard and blueberries in parfait glasses. Garnish with remaining cream. Chill for 1 hour.
Cooking : Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
5 tablespoons premium bourbon
Directions
Beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and bourbon. Beat until creamy.
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
5 tablespoons premium bourbon
Directions
Beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and bourbon. Beat until creamy.
Cooking : Big M's Spicy Lime Grilled Prawns
Ingredients
48 large tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
4 limes, zested and juiced
4 green chile peppers, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
skewers
Directions
Place the prawns and lime zest in a large, non-metallic bowl. Place the lime juice, chile pepper, garlic, ginger, and onion in a food processor or blender, and process until smooth. You may need to add a little oil to facilitate blending. Pour over the bowl of prawns, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours.
Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Thread prawns onto skewers, piercing each first through the tail, and then the head.
Brush grill grate with oil. Cook prawns for 5 minutes, turning once, or until opaque.
48 large tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
4 limes, zested and juiced
4 green chile peppers, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
skewers
Directions
Place the prawns and lime zest in a large, non-metallic bowl. Place the lime juice, chile pepper, garlic, ginger, and onion in a food processor or blender, and process until smooth. You may need to add a little oil to facilitate blending. Pour over the bowl of prawns, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours.
Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Thread prawns onto skewers, piercing each first through the tail, and then the head.
Brush grill grate with oil. Cook prawns for 5 minutes, turning once, or until opaque.
Cooking : 123 Mocha 2 Go
Ingredients
1 cup instant coffee granules
2 cups instant milk chocolate drink mix
3 cups instant dry milk powder
4 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (optional)
Directions
In a bowl, mix the coffee granules, chocolate milk drink mix, dry milk powder, and cinnamon until thoroughly blended. Store in sealed container.
To use, mix 2 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture with 8 ounces of boiling water in a mug; stir to dissolve.
1 cup instant coffee granules
2 cups instant milk chocolate drink mix
3 cups instant dry milk powder
4 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (optional)
Directions
In a bowl, mix the coffee granules, chocolate milk drink mix, dry milk powder, and cinnamon until thoroughly blended. Store in sealed container.
To use, mix 2 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture with 8 ounces of boiling water in a mug; stir to dissolve.
Cooking : Avocado Lime Cheesecake
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cream
3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 (8 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
Directions
Heat the cream in a small saucepan until small bubbles appear around edges. Remove from heat and stir sugar into the cream until it dissolves. Transfer to a medium bowl, and allow to cool.
Combine the avocado and cream cheese in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the lime juice and process until smooth, then whisk into the cooled cream mixture.
Fill an ice cream maker with the mixture, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Spoon into the prepared pie crust. Smooth surface with a spatula. Freeze at least 2 hours in freezer before serving.
1 1/2 cups cream
3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 (8 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
Directions
Heat the cream in a small saucepan until small bubbles appear around edges. Remove from heat and stir sugar into the cream until it dissolves. Transfer to a medium bowl, and allow to cool.
Combine the avocado and cream cheese in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the lime juice and process until smooth, then whisk into the cooled cream mixture.
Fill an ice cream maker with the mixture, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Spoon into the prepared pie crust. Smooth surface with a spatula. Freeze at least 2 hours in freezer before serving.
Cooking : Back to School Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Tomato Soup
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
6 Pepperidge Farm� Farmhouse Premium White Rolls with Sesame Seeds
Directions
Cook the beef in a 10-inch skillet until it's well browned, stirring often to separate the meat. Pour off any fat.
Stir the soup, ketchup and mustard in the skillet and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Serve on the rolls.
1 pound ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Tomato Soup
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
6 Pepperidge Farm� Farmhouse Premium White Rolls with Sesame Seeds
Directions
Cook the beef in a 10-inch skillet until it's well browned, stirring often to separate the meat. Pour off any fat.
Stir the soup, ketchup and mustard in the skillet and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Serve on the rolls.
Cooking : Badische Schupfnudeln (Potato Noodles)
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 cup lard or other cooking fat
Directions
Place whole potatoes in their skins into a large pot of boiling water; boil for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove potatoes, and discard water. When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes, and place on a lightly floured surface. Mash potatoes with a rolling pin.
Place mashed potatoes into a large bowl. Stir in flour, egg, parsley, salt, and nutmeg. Knead well to form a smooth dough. Then roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Cut flattened dough into thin strips, about 1 1/2 inches long. Gently roll out the strips, or stretch them until the ends taper. Set aside for 15 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat lard over medium heat. Place the potato strips into the skillet, and fry until golden brown on both sides.
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 cup lard or other cooking fat
Directions
Place whole potatoes in their skins into a large pot of boiling water; boil for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove potatoes, and discard water. When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes, and place on a lightly floured surface. Mash potatoes with a rolling pin.
Place mashed potatoes into a large bowl. Stir in flour, egg, parsley, salt, and nutmeg. Knead well to form a smooth dough. Then roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Cut flattened dough into thin strips, about 1 1/2 inches long. Gently roll out the strips, or stretch them until the ends taper. Set aside for 15 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat lard over medium heat. Place the potato strips into the skillet, and fry until golden brown on both sides.
Cooking : Barbecued Beef Cubes or Hamburger
Ingredients
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
1 pound sirloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
7 ounces vermicelli pasta
Directions
In a large, heavy skillet, saute onions in butter or margarine over medium heat. Add meat, and cook until browned.
Mix in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper, and ketchup. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until sauce coats the meat. Serve hot.
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
1 pound sirloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
7 ounces vermicelli pasta
Directions
In a large, heavy skillet, saute onions in butter or margarine over medium heat. Add meat, and cook until browned.
Mix in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper, and ketchup. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until sauce coats the meat. Serve hot.
Cooking : Brownie Oat Cookies
Ingredients
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup white sugar
1 cup quick cooking oats
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Spray cookie sheet with non-stick spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the egg whites, syrup, and vanilla. Drop by spoonfuls on the prepared cookie sheet.
Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup white sugar
1 cup quick cooking oats
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Spray cookie sheet with non-stick spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the egg whites, syrup, and vanilla. Drop by spoonfuls on the prepared cookie sheet.
Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
Cooking : Apricot Confection
Ingredients
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups flaked coconut
7 1/2 ounces vanilla wafers, crushed
8 ounces dried apricots
Directions
Snip apricots into small strips. Sprinkle with water and let stand in a sealed container overnight.
Combine eggs, sugar, and apricots. In a lightly buttered skillet cook the apricot mixture over low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in the nuts, vanilla wafer crumbs and 1/2 of the coconut.
Shape mixture into small balls. Roll balls in the remaining coconut. Store in a tightly covered box. These taste best after aging for a few days.
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups flaked coconut
7 1/2 ounces vanilla wafers, crushed
8 ounces dried apricots
Directions
Snip apricots into small strips. Sprinkle with water and let stand in a sealed container overnight.
Combine eggs, sugar, and apricots. In a lightly buttered skillet cook the apricot mixture over low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in the nuts, vanilla wafer crumbs and 1/2 of the coconut.
Shape mixture into small balls. Roll balls in the remaining coconut. Store in a tightly covered box. These taste best after aging for a few days.
Cooking : Apple Crumble Pie
Ingredients
1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust
5 cups apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup white sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.) Arrange apple slices in unbaked pie shell. Mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples.
Mix 1/3 cup sugar with flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Spoon mixture over apples.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until apples are soft and top is lightly browned.
1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust
5 cups apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup white sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.) Arrange apple slices in unbaked pie shell. Mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples.
Mix 1/3 cup sugar with flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Spoon mixture over apples.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until apples are soft and top is lightly browned.
Cooking : Beef Spaghetti Pie Ole
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (10 ounce) can diced canned tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
3/4 cup light dairy sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
Pasta Shell:
1 (7 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well. In large bowl, whisk together remaining pasta shell ingredients. Add pasta; toss to coat. Arrange pasta in 9-inch pie dish, pressing down and up side to form shell; set aside.
Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; pour off drippings. Return beef to skillet; season with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cumin; stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally.
Reserve 2 tablespoons beef mixture for garnish. Stir sour cream into remaining beef; spoon into pasta shell. Place 1 cup cheese in center, leaving 2-inch border around edge. Spoon reserved beef mixture onto center of cheese; bake in 350 degrees F oven 15 minutes or until heated through.
To serve, cut into wedges.
1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (10 ounce) can diced canned tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
3/4 cup light dairy sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
Pasta Shell:
1 (7 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well. In large bowl, whisk together remaining pasta shell ingredients. Add pasta; toss to coat. Arrange pasta in 9-inch pie dish, pressing down and up side to form shell; set aside.
Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; pour off drippings. Return beef to skillet; season with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cumin; stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally.
Reserve 2 tablespoons beef mixture for garnish. Stir sour cream into remaining beef; spoon into pasta shell. Place 1 cup cheese in center, leaving 2-inch border around edge. Spoon reserved beef mixture onto center of cheese; bake in 350 degrees F oven 15 minutes or until heated through.
To serve, cut into wedges.
Cooking : Almond Raspberry Diamonds
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
1 (10 ounce) package vanilla or white chips, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam or preserves, warmed
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and add 1 cup chips. Let stand, without stirring, to soften chips. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Add sugar; beat until thickened and lemon colored. Beat in chip mixture and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
Spread half of the batter into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown. Spread raspberry jam over warm crust. Stir remaining vanilla chips into the remaining batter. Spoon over raspberry layer. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
1 (10 ounce) package vanilla or white chips, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam or preserves, warmed
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and add 1 cup chips. Let stand, without stirring, to soften chips. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Add sugar; beat until thickened and lemon colored. Beat in chip mixture and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
Spread half of the batter into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown. Spread raspberry jam over warm crust. Stir remaining vanilla chips into the remaining batter. Spoon over raspberry layer. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.
Cooking : Broken Glass Dessert
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 (3 ounce) package lime gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package orange gelatin
4 1/2 cups boiling water, divided
1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup pineapple juice
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
Combine the crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom of a 13-in x 9-in. x 2-in. greased pan. Chill. Combine lime gelatin and 1-1/2 cups boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Pour into an oiled 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan; chill until very firm. Repeat for strawberry and orange gelatins. Soften the unflavored gelatin in cold water. Boil pineapple juice; stir into unflavored gelatin. Set aside until slightly thickened. Place whipped topping in a large bowl; gently fold in pineapple juice mixture. When flavored gelatins are firm, cut into 1-in. cubes; gently fold into whipped topping mixture. Spoon over crust. Chill for at least 2 hours.
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 (3 ounce) package lime gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package orange gelatin
4 1/2 cups boiling water, divided
1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup pineapple juice
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
Combine the crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom of a 13-in x 9-in. x 2-in. greased pan. Chill. Combine lime gelatin and 1-1/2 cups boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Pour into an oiled 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan; chill until very firm. Repeat for strawberry and orange gelatins. Soften the unflavored gelatin in cold water. Boil pineapple juice; stir into unflavored gelatin. Set aside until slightly thickened. Place whipped topping in a large bowl; gently fold in pineapple juice mixture. When flavored gelatins are firm, cut into 1-in. cubes; gently fold into whipped topping mixture. Spoon over crust. Chill for at least 2 hours.
Cooking : Berry Banana Smoothies
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups vanilla or plain yogurt
2/3 cup orange juice
2 ripe bananas, cut into chunks
1 cup halved fresh strawberries
2 teaspoons honey
Directions
In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.
1 1/2 cups vanilla or plain yogurt
2/3 cup orange juice
2 ripe bananas, cut into chunks
1 cup halved fresh strawberries
2 teaspoons honey
Directions
In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.
Cooking : Avocado Feta Salsa
Ingredients
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 ripe avocado - peeled, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Directions
In a bowl, gently stir together tomatoes, avocados, onion, and garlic. Mix in parsley and oregano. Gently stir in olive oil and vinegar. Then stir in feta. Cover, and chill for 2 to 6 hours.
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 ripe avocado - peeled, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Directions
In a bowl, gently stir together tomatoes, avocados, onion, and garlic. Mix in parsley and oregano. Gently stir in olive oil and vinegar. Then stir in feta. Cover, and chill for 2 to 6 hours.
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