Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, diced
2 1/4 pounds butternut squash
1 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place pecans on an ungreased baking sheet. Toast at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes.
Peel the squash, and remove the seeds. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes. There will be about 6 cups squash.
Melt butter or margarine in a heavy large skillet over low heat. Add onion and saute until very tender, about 15 minutes. Add squash and toss to coat. Cover. Cook until squash is tender but still holds it shape, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.
Stir in half of the pecans and half of the parsley. Transfer mixture to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining pecans and parsley. Serve.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Cooking : Broiled Ginger Chicken
Ingredients
4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
Flatten the chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place on a broiler pan rack. Broil for 3 minutes on each side. Combine mayonnaise, soy sauce, ginger and cayenne; brush over chicken. Broil 2-3 minutes longer on each side or until juices run clear.
4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
Flatten the chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place on a broiler pan rack. Broil for 3 minutes on each side. Combine mayonnaise, soy sauce, ginger and cayenne; brush over chicken. Broil 2-3 minutes longer on each side or until juices run clear.
Cooking : Balsamic Glazed Salmon
Ingredients
8 (3 ounce) fillets salmon (about 3/4-inch thick)
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 3/4 cups Swanson� Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness™ or Certified Organic)
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
Orange slices for garnish
Directions
Place the salmon in an 11x8-inch (2-quart) shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with black pepper and drizzle with oil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Stir the cornstarch, broth, vinegar, brown sugar, orange juice and orange peel in a 2-quart saucepan over high heat to a boil. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens.
Place the salmon on a serving platter and serve with the sauce. Garnish with the orange slices.
8 (3 ounce) fillets salmon (about 3/4-inch thick)
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 3/4 cups Swanson� Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness™ or Certified Organic)
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
Orange slices for garnish
Directions
Place the salmon in an 11x8-inch (2-quart) shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with black pepper and drizzle with oil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Stir the cornstarch, broth, vinegar, brown sugar, orange juice and orange peel in a 2-quart saucepan over high heat to a boil. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens.
Place the salmon on a serving platter and serve with the sauce. Garnish with the orange slices.
Cooking : Brazilian-Style Beef Ribs
Ingredients
1 (3 pound) rack of whole beef ribs (not short ribs)
2 tablespoons sea salt, or more if needed
3/4 cup water
Directions
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
Place the rack of beef ribs in front of you on a work surface with the shiny white membrane facing up. Slip the blade of a sharp knife under the membrane at one end, and slice the membrane off the meat in a single piece, if possible. Discard the chewy membrane. Rub the ribs thoroughly with sea salt, front and back. Place the ribs onto a cooking rack in a roasting pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until very tender, about 6 hours. Lightly baste the beef with water (use beef broth if you prefer) after the first 1 1/2 hours, being careful not to dislodge the salt. Baste again every 45 minutes to 1 hour; after 6 hours of total cooking time, remove from oven and allow to rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing up into servings.
1 (3 pound) rack of whole beef ribs (not short ribs)
2 tablespoons sea salt, or more if needed
3/4 cup water
Directions
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
Place the rack of beef ribs in front of you on a work surface with the shiny white membrane facing up. Slip the blade of a sharp knife under the membrane at one end, and slice the membrane off the meat in a single piece, if possible. Discard the chewy membrane. Rub the ribs thoroughly with sea salt, front and back. Place the ribs onto a cooking rack in a roasting pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until very tender, about 6 hours. Lightly baste the beef with water (use beef broth if you prefer) after the first 1 1/2 hours, being careful not to dislodge the salt. Baste again every 45 minutes to 1 hour; after 6 hours of total cooking time, remove from oven and allow to rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing up into servings.
Cooking : Asparagus and Cashews
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 bunch asparagus stalks, ends cut
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup chopped cashews
Directions
Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a wok over low to medium heat. Add ginger, and stir-fry until slightly brown. Add asparagus, and stir-fry for a few minutes before adding soy sauce and cashews. Cook until asparagus is tender but still crisp and bright green, stirring frequently.
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 bunch asparagus stalks, ends cut
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup chopped cashews
Directions
Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a wok over low to medium heat. Add ginger, and stir-fry until slightly brown. Add asparagus, and stir-fry for a few minutes before adding soy sauce and cashews. Cook until asparagus is tender but still crisp and bright green, stirring frequently.
Cooking : Better Spanish Rice
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 1/4 cups uncooked instant rice
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup chicken broth
Directions
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir the chopped onion until browned, about 8 minutes.
Stir in the rice, tomatoes, cilantro, and chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the rice is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 1/4 cups uncooked instant rice
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup chicken broth
Directions
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir the chopped onion until browned, about 8 minutes.
Stir in the rice, tomatoes, cilantro, and chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the rice is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Cooking : Bourbon Chicken Dish
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup melted butter
1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup bourbon whiskey
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup and cheese and mix together. Pour mixture over chicken, then pour melted butter over top. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour bourbon over all.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until browned and bubbly.
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup melted butter
1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup bourbon whiskey
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup and cheese and mix together. Pour mixture over chicken, then pour melted butter over top. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour bourbon over all.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until browned and bubbly.
Cooking : BBQ Meatballs
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package frozen meatballs
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
Directions
Place prepared meatballs, barbeque sauce, and ketchup in a slow cooker. Let cook on a low heat for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
1 (16 ounce) package frozen meatballs
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
Directions
Place prepared meatballs, barbeque sauce, and ketchup in a slow cooker. Let cook on a low heat for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
Cooking : Aileen's Punch
Ingredients
1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
1 (46 fluid ounce) can apricot nectar
1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
2 liters lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
Directions
In a punch bowl combine pineapple juice, apricot nectar and limeade; finally, pour in the lemon-lime soda.
1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
1 (46 fluid ounce) can apricot nectar
1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
2 liters lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
Directions
In a punch bowl combine pineapple juice, apricot nectar and limeade; finally, pour in the lemon-lime soda.
Cooking : Apple Citrus Pie
Ingredients
1 double crust ready-to-use pie crust (such as Pillsbury�)
3 cups water
1 cup honey
5 seedless oranges, thinly sliced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
4 Macintosh apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons melted butter, divided
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Directions
Line a 9 inch pie pan with one of the pie crusts, and chill at least 20 minutes before baking to prevent shrinkage. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line pastry with a double layer of aluminum foil and a layer of pie weights or dried beans. Bake in the preheated oven until edge of crust is golden, about 10 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and weights and bake until the crust has set, about 5 minutes more. Let cool.
Bring the water and honey to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Stir in the orange slices, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, then drain, reserving the orange slices. Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger in a mixing bowl. Toss the apples with the sugar mixture; set aside.
Spread 1/3 of the orange slices into the bottom of the pie crust, then top with 1/3 of the sweetened apples. Form 4 more layers with the apples and oranges, then place the second pie crust on top of the pie. Crimp the edges, then cut 3 slits into the top of the pie. Brush the crust with half of the melted butter.
Bake in the preheated oven until the top crust is flaky and golden, about 1 hour. Remove the pie from the oven, and brush with the remaining butter; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
1 double crust ready-to-use pie crust (such as Pillsbury�)
3 cups water
1 cup honey
5 seedless oranges, thinly sliced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
4 Macintosh apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons melted butter, divided
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Directions
Line a 9 inch pie pan with one of the pie crusts, and chill at least 20 minutes before baking to prevent shrinkage. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line pastry with a double layer of aluminum foil and a layer of pie weights or dried beans. Bake in the preheated oven until edge of crust is golden, about 10 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and weights and bake until the crust has set, about 5 minutes more. Let cool.
Bring the water and honey to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Stir in the orange slices, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, then drain, reserving the orange slices. Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger in a mixing bowl. Toss the apples with the sugar mixture; set aside.
Spread 1/3 of the orange slices into the bottom of the pie crust, then top with 1/3 of the sweetened apples. Form 4 more layers with the apples and oranges, then place the second pie crust on top of the pie. Crimp the edges, then cut 3 slits into the top of the pie. Brush the crust with half of the melted butter.
Bake in the preheated oven until the top crust is flaky and golden, about 1 hour. Remove the pie from the oven, and brush with the remaining butter; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Cooking : Bacon Cheese Treats
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (12 ounce) jar bacon bits
1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
1/4 cup diced onion
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, bacon bits, pepper and onion.
On a lightly floured surface, unroll the crescent rolls lengthwise and form into a long rectangle. Thinly spread the cream cheese mixture on the dough. Starting with the long edge of the rectangle, roll the dough into a long, thin roll. Slice the roll into 1/4 inch thick pieces. Place rolls on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until brown.
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (12 ounce) jar bacon bits
1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
1/4 cup diced onion
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, bacon bits, pepper and onion.
On a lightly floured surface, unroll the crescent rolls lengthwise and form into a long rectangle. Thinly spread the cream cheese mixture on the dough. Starting with the long edge of the rectangle, roll the dough into a long, thin roll. Slice the roll into 1/4 inch thick pieces. Place rolls on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until brown.
Cooking : All-in-One Casserole
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into small cubes
2 (8 ounce) packages sliced fresh mushrooms
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
3 zucchinis, cubed
2 sweet potatoes, cut into cubes
2 large red potatoes, cut into cubes
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the chicken and mushrooms until the chicken breasts in the hot oil until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and remove from heat. Stir in the zucchini, sweet potatoes, red potatoes, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup of olive oil; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork about 1 hour.
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into small cubes
2 (8 ounce) packages sliced fresh mushrooms
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
3 zucchinis, cubed
2 sweet potatoes, cut into cubes
2 large red potatoes, cut into cubes
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the chicken and mushrooms until the chicken breasts in the hot oil until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and remove from heat. Stir in the zucchini, sweet potatoes, red potatoes, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup of olive oil; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork about 1 hour.
Cooking : Bloody Mary Short Ribs
Ingredients
4 pounds beef short ribs
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, sliced into rings
2 leeks (white portion only), sliced
1 cup red wine
1 cup beef stock
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 cups bottled Bloody Mary mix
6 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
20 small mushrooms, stems removed
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season the short ribs with salt and pepper, and set aside.
Heat an oven-proof Dutch oven, or wide, shallow pot with a lid over medium-high heat. Stir in the olive oil and butter until the butter has melted. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the leek, and continue cooking until the onion and leek are lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
Brown the short ribs in the hot Dutch oven until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Once browned, sprinkle the reserved onions over the ribs, pour in the wine, beef stock, tomatoes, and Bloody Mary mix. Nestle the carrot chunks among the ribs. Bring to a simmer, then cover, and place into the preheated oven.
Braise in the oven for 2 hours, then add the mushroom caps, recover, and continue cooking 1 hour more.
4 pounds beef short ribs
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, sliced into rings
2 leeks (white portion only), sliced
1 cup red wine
1 cup beef stock
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 cups bottled Bloody Mary mix
6 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
20 small mushrooms, stems removed
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season the short ribs with salt and pepper, and set aside.
Heat an oven-proof Dutch oven, or wide, shallow pot with a lid over medium-high heat. Stir in the olive oil and butter until the butter has melted. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the leek, and continue cooking until the onion and leek are lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
Brown the short ribs in the hot Dutch oven until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Once browned, sprinkle the reserved onions over the ribs, pour in the wine, beef stock, tomatoes, and Bloody Mary mix. Nestle the carrot chunks among the ribs. Bring to a simmer, then cover, and place into the preheated oven.
Braise in the oven for 2 hours, then add the mushroom caps, recover, and continue cooking 1 hour more.
Cooking : Bianca's Green Chile Pork
Ingredients
3 pounds pork shoulder
1 onion, chopped
4 green bell peppers, chopped
1 (7 ounce) can green chile peppers, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 cup water
1 1/4 cups cooking sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
Directions
Cut pork into small pieces, removing as much fat as possible. Transfer pork to a large frying pan or Dutch oven, and cook and stir until brown.
Stir in onion, bell peppers, chile peppers, and cilantro. Add water and sherry, and season with oregano and salt. Cover, and simmer for about 2 1/2 hours, or until pork is tender. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
3 pounds pork shoulder
1 onion, chopped
4 green bell peppers, chopped
1 (7 ounce) can green chile peppers, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 cup water
1 1/4 cups cooking sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
Directions
Cut pork into small pieces, removing as much fat as possible. Transfer pork to a large frying pan or Dutch oven, and cook and stir until brown.
Stir in onion, bell peppers, chile peppers, and cilantro. Add water and sherry, and season with oregano and salt. Cover, and simmer for about 2 1/2 hours, or until pork is tender. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Cooking : Apricot Brandy Pound Cake III
Ingredients
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon rum flavored extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup apricot brandy
1 cup butter
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Mix together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
Combine the sour cream, rum flavoring, orange extract, almond extract, lemon extract, vanilla extract and apricot brandy. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream and flavorings mixture, stirring just until incorporated.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon rum flavored extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup apricot brandy
1 cup butter
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Mix together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
Combine the sour cream, rum flavoring, orange extract, almond extract, lemon extract, vanilla extract and apricot brandy. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream and flavorings mixture, stirring just until incorporated.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
Cooking : Apple Blueberry Cobbler
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter, melted
9 gingersnap cookies, crushed
4 large tart apples, peeled
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
3 cups fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
6 tablespoons cold butter
Directions
Spread butter over the bottom of an 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with gingersnap crumbs; press down gently. Set aside.
Cut each apple into 16 wedges. In a large skillet, saute apples in butter until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool for 10 minutes. Combine the sugar, cinnamon and ginger; sprinkle over apples and mix well. Place blueberries in a bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice and orange peel; toss gently to mix well.
For topping, combine flour and brown sugar in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Spoon apple mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with blueberry mixture and topping (dish will be full). Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly.
1 tablespoon butter, melted
9 gingersnap cookies, crushed
4 large tart apples, peeled
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
3 cups fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
6 tablespoons cold butter
Directions
Spread butter over the bottom of an 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with gingersnap crumbs; press down gently. Set aside.
Cut each apple into 16 wedges. In a large skillet, saute apples in butter until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool for 10 minutes. Combine the sugar, cinnamon and ginger; sprinkle over apples and mix well. Place blueberries in a bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice and orange peel; toss gently to mix well.
For topping, combine flour and brown sugar in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Spoon apple mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with blueberry mixture and topping (dish will be full). Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly.
Cooking : Banana Pudding Dessert
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup cold milk
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
52 vanilla wafers
4 medium firm bananas, sliced
Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in condensed milk; set aside.
In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix; add to cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped topping.
Arrange a third of the vanilla wafers in a 2-1/2-qt. glass bowl. Top with a third of the bananas and pudding mixture. Repeat layers twice. Refrigerate until serving.
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup cold milk
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
52 vanilla wafers
4 medium firm bananas, sliced
Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in condensed milk; set aside.
In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix; add to cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped topping.
Arrange a third of the vanilla wafers in a 2-1/2-qt. glass bowl. Top with a third of the bananas and pudding mixture. Repeat layers twice. Refrigerate until serving.
Cooking : Bavarian Mints
Ingredients
3 cups milk chocolate chips
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Butter an 8x8 inch dish.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine milk chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate and butter. Heat until melted and smooth, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in condensed milk, peppermint extract and vanilla extract.
Beat with an electric mixer at a low speed for 1 minute, then at a high speed for 1 minute. Chill mixture for 15 minutes, beating by hand every 5 minutes. Beat again with electric mixer two minutes more. Pour into prepared pan and chill until firm. Cut into 1/2 inch squares.
3 cups milk chocolate chips
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Butter an 8x8 inch dish.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine milk chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate and butter. Heat until melted and smooth, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in condensed milk, peppermint extract and vanilla extract.
Beat with an electric mixer at a low speed for 1 minute, then at a high speed for 1 minute. Chill mixture for 15 minutes, beating by hand every 5 minutes. Beat again with electric mixer two minutes more. Pour into prepared pan and chill until firm. Cut into 1/2 inch squares.
Cooking : Apple Pan Chicken
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
3 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
3 tablespoons dried currants
3 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)
1/3 cup apple juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic until soft and translucent. Move the onions to the side, and brown chicken breasts 4 minutes on each side. Top chicken with apples, currants and pine nuts. Pour in apple juice. Season with thyme, parsley, jalapeno, salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are cooked and chicken is no longer pink.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
3 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
3 tablespoons dried currants
3 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)
1/3 cup apple juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic until soft and translucent. Move the onions to the side, and brown chicken breasts 4 minutes on each side. Top chicken with apples, currants and pine nuts. Pour in apple juice. Season with thyme, parsley, jalapeno, salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are cooked and chicken is no longer pink.
Cooking : Beef 'n' Olive Sandwiches
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup chopped dried beef
3 tablespoons sliced stuffed green olives
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
8 slices bread
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cream and pepper; mix well. Stir in beef, olives and walnuts.
Spread on four slices of bread; top with remaining bread. Freeze. Remove from the freezer at least 4 hours before serving. May be frozen for up to 2 months.
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup chopped dried beef
3 tablespoons sliced stuffed green olives
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
8 slices bread
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cream and pepper; mix well. Stir in beef, olives and walnuts.
Spread on four slices of bread; top with remaining bread. Freeze. Remove from the freezer at least 4 hours before serving. May be frozen for up to 2 months.
Cooking : Birthday Bones
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted natural peanut butter
1 cup skim milk
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Stir together the flour and baking powder; set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter and milk. Stir in the flour mixture until well blended. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into shapes using cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted natural peanut butter
1 cup skim milk
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Stir together the flour and baking powder; set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter and milk. Stir in the flour mixture until well blended. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into shapes using cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
Cooking : Beer Simmered Beans
Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup light beer
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Combine pinto beans, kidney beans, beer, jalapenos, garlic, cumin, and salt in a large saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup light beer
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Combine pinto beans, kidney beans, beer, jalapenos, garlic, cumin, and salt in a large saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.
Cooking : Bacon Cheese Stromboli
Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 (12 ounce) jar salsa
Sour cream
Directions
On an ungreased baking sheet, roll the dough into a 12-in. circle. One one half of dough, sprinkle cheeses and bacon to within 1/2 in. of edges. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal. Bake at 425 degrees F for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with salsa and sour cream if desired.
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 (12 ounce) jar salsa
Sour cream
Directions
On an ungreased baking sheet, roll the dough into a 12-in. circle. One one half of dough, sprinkle cheeses and bacon to within 1/2 in. of edges. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal. Bake at 425 degrees F for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with salsa and sour cream if desired.
Cooking : Bar-B-Que Sauce
Ingredients
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, garlic powder, mustard powder, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before brushing on your favorite meat.
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, garlic powder, mustard powder, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before brushing on your favorite meat.
Cooking : Bacon Waffles
Ingredients
1 pound sliced bacon
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
Directions
In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain; crumble and set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat egg yolks, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients until smooth. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Add bacon. Before making each waffle, stir batter. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown.
1 pound sliced bacon
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
Directions
In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain; crumble and set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat egg yolks, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients until smooth. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Add bacon. Before making each waffle, stir batter. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown.
Cooking : Bubba's Jambalaya
Ingredients
6 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup chopped celery
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 pound cubed cooked ham
1/2 pound cubed cooked chicken
1/2 pound cubed smoked sausage
2 (14.5 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, with liquid
2 cups beef broth
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 cups uncooked white rice
1/2 pound salad shrimp
Directions
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon pieces with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Add celery, bell pepper, and onion to the bacon drippings, and cook until tender.
Add the ham, chicken and sausage to the pot, and pour in the tomatoes, beef broth and chicken broth. Season with thyme and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and add the rice. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.
Stir in the shrimp and bacon just before serving, and heat through. If you use uncooked shrimp, let it cook for about 5 minutes before serving.
6 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup chopped celery
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 pound cubed cooked ham
1/2 pound cubed cooked chicken
1/2 pound cubed smoked sausage
2 (14.5 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, with liquid
2 cups beef broth
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 cups uncooked white rice
1/2 pound salad shrimp
Directions
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon pieces with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Add celery, bell pepper, and onion to the bacon drippings, and cook until tender.
Add the ham, chicken and sausage to the pot, and pour in the tomatoes, beef broth and chicken broth. Season with thyme and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and add the rice. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.
Stir in the shrimp and bacon just before serving, and heat through. If you use uncooked shrimp, let it cook for about 5 minutes before serving.
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 : Apricot Casserole
Ingredients
2 (15 ounce) cans apricot halves
1/2 cup butter or margarine, divided
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers
Directions
Drain apricots, reserving 3/4 cup juice. Place apricots in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. melt 1/2 cup butter; add the brown sugar, flour and reserved juice. Pour over apricots.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. melt remaining butter; toss with crackers crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown.
2 (15 ounce) cans apricot halves
1/2 cup butter or margarine, divided
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers
Directions
Drain apricots, reserving 3/4 cup juice. Place apricots in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. melt 1/2 cup butter; add the brown sugar, flour and reserved juice. Pour over apricots.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. melt remaining butter; toss with crackers crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Cooking : Bacon Onion Breadsticks
Ingredients
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
2 cups warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F), divided
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pound sliced bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, beaten
coarse salt
Directions
In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm milk. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add butter, 1 teaspoon salt and remaining milk; mix well. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute bacon and onion until bacon is crisp; drain. Add pepper and remaining salt. Cool completely. Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; knead bacon mixture into dough. Roll dough into a 14-in. square. Brush with egg; sprinkle with coarse salt. Cut dough in half lengthwise and in thirds crosswise. But each section into six strips. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
2 cups warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F), divided
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pound sliced bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, beaten
coarse salt
Directions
In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm milk. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add butter, 1 teaspoon salt and remaining milk; mix well. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute bacon and onion until bacon is crisp; drain. Add pepper and remaining salt. Cool completely. Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; knead bacon mixture into dough. Roll dough into a 14-in. square. Brush with egg; sprinkle with coarse salt. Cut dough in half lengthwise and in thirds crosswise. But each section into six strips. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Cooking : Butter Cream Frosting I
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 egg yolk, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
Directions
Cream butter until soft. Add salt and part of sugar gradually, blending after each addition. Then add egg yolks and vanilla; blend well. Add remaining sugar, alternately with milk, until of right consistency to spread, beating after each addition until smooth. Makes 2 1/2 cups or enough frosting to cover tops and sides of two 8 or 9 inch layers.
Note: If desired, 1 whole egg may be substituted for the 2 egg yolks to make 2 3/4 cups frosting.
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 egg yolk, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
Directions
Cream butter until soft. Add salt and part of sugar gradually, blending after each addition. Then add egg yolks and vanilla; blend well. Add remaining sugar, alternately with milk, until of right consistency to spread, beating after each addition until smooth. Makes 2 1/2 cups or enough frosting to cover tops and sides of two 8 or 9 inch layers.
Note: If desired, 1 whole egg may be substituted for the 2 egg yolks to make 2 3/4 cups frosting.
Cooking : Almond Crusted Chevre and Grape Truffles
Ingredients
4 ounces chevre, crumbled
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons port wine
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup whole almonds, toasted and finely chopped
1/4 cup chives, finely chopped
Directions
In a bowl, mix together chevre and cream cheese with a fork. Add port wine and a pinch of salt and pepper; mix until smooth. Chill 30 minutes.
Scoop 1 tablespoon cheese mixture. Press grape into mixture. Using plastic wrap, cover grape with cheese and roll into little ball with grape inside. Remove plastic wrap. Continue making rest of truffles.
Toast almonds stovetop in a dry fry pan until light brown in color. Lay out on large cutting board to cool. Using large knife, finely chop almonds. (Alternatively, for ground almonds, use a grinder or food processor.)
Spread almonds onto plate. Finely chop chives and combine with almonds. Roll Roll each truffle ball in almonds and coat evenly.
Refrigerate, covered until serving.
4 ounces chevre, crumbled
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons port wine
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup whole almonds, toasted and finely chopped
1/4 cup chives, finely chopped
Directions
In a bowl, mix together chevre and cream cheese with a fork. Add port wine and a pinch of salt and pepper; mix until smooth. Chill 30 minutes.
Scoop 1 tablespoon cheese mixture. Press grape into mixture. Using plastic wrap, cover grape with cheese and roll into little ball with grape inside. Remove plastic wrap. Continue making rest of truffles.
Toast almonds stovetop in a dry fry pan until light brown in color. Lay out on large cutting board to cool. Using large knife, finely chop almonds. (Alternatively, for ground almonds, use a grinder or food processor.)
Spread almonds onto plate. Finely chop chives and combine with almonds. Roll Roll each truffle ball in almonds and coat evenly.
Refrigerate, covered until serving.
Cooking : Banana Pudding Dessert
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup cold milk
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
52 vanilla wafers
4 medium firm bananas, sliced
Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in condensed milk; set aside. In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix; add to cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped topping. Place a third of the vanilla wafers in a 2-1/2-qt. glass bowl. Top with a third of the bananas and pudding mixture. Repeat layers twice. Refrigerate until serving.
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup cold milk
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
52 vanilla wafers
4 medium firm bananas, sliced
Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in condensed milk; set aside. In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix; add to cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped topping. Place a third of the vanilla wafers in a 2-1/2-qt. glass bowl. Top with a third of the bananas and pudding mixture. Repeat layers twice. Refrigerate until serving.
Cooking : 3-Cheese Mostaccioli Bolognese
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
1 (26 ounce) jar Prego� Traditional Italian Sauce or Prego� Organic Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli or tube-shaped pasta (ziti), cooked and drained
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook beef and garlic in 12-inch skillet until beef is browned, stirring to break up meat. Pour off fat. Add zucchini and cook until tender. Stir in sauce.
Stir beef mixture, pasta, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese in 3-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until hot.
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
1 (26 ounce) jar Prego� Traditional Italian Sauce or Prego� Organic Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli or tube-shaped pasta (ziti), cooked and drained
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook beef and garlic in 12-inch skillet until beef is browned, stirring to break up meat. Pour off fat. Add zucchini and cook until tender. Stir in sauce.
Stir beef mixture, pasta, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese in 3-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until hot.
Cooking : Bachelor's Stew
Ingredients
2 pounds lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
1/3 cup dried bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 yellow onion
3 carrots, cut into thick strips
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
1 cup beef broth
Directions
Combine bread crumbs with salt and pepper and toss with beef. Place coated beef cubes into a slow cooker and add onion, carrots, celery, basil, tapioca, mushrooms, soy sauce, tomato soup and broth. Stir well, cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours, or on high for 3 to 5 hours.
2 pounds lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
1/3 cup dried bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 yellow onion
3 carrots, cut into thick strips
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
1 cup beef broth
Directions
Combine bread crumbs with salt and pepper and toss with beef. Place coated beef cubes into a slow cooker and add onion, carrots, celery, basil, tapioca, mushrooms, soy sauce, tomato soup and broth. Stir well, cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours, or on high for 3 to 5 hours.
Cooking : Aunt Rita's Italian Stew
Ingredients
1 pound mild Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
2 carrots, thinly sliced (optional)
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook the sausage with onion and garlic in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium heat, until the meat is browned, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Mix in the summer squash, zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, and stewed tomatoes, reduce heat to medium-low, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve.
1 pound mild Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
2 carrots, thinly sliced (optional)
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook the sausage with onion and garlic in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium heat, until the meat is browned, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Mix in the summer squash, zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, and stewed tomatoes, reduce heat to medium-low, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve.
Cooking : Apple Pie in a Brown Paper Bag
Ingredients
Bottom Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 tablespoons cold water, or more as needed
Pie Filling:
5 pounds Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground ginger
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 cup superfine sugar
2 12x30-inch pieces of parchment paper
Directions
To make the bottom crust, stir the flour and white sugar together in a bowl until well-combined. Rub the unsalted butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle with cold water, a couple of tablespoons at a time, mixing the dough together lightly with a fork until it barely holds together.
Form the dough into a ball and roll it out to a circle about 1/8-inch thick. Gently ease the dough into an 8-inch pie dish. Cut off any excess pastry with a knife. Finish the edge of the crust by gently pressing the tines of a fork into the dough all the way around the edge of the pie dish. Set the crust aside.
To make the pie filling, stir the apples, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and lemon juice together in a large bowl; set aside.
To make the topping, mix 1/2 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of softened butter, and the superfine sugar together in a bowl until you have a sticky, moist dough.
To assemble the pie, cover the bottom of the pie crust with a light, even layer of graham cracker crumbs. Fill the pie with the apple mixture, piling it up in a mound shape. Pinch off pieces of the topping mixture, flatten them a little with your fingers, and dot them at random all over the top of the filling, covering as much of the filling as possible.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Tear off 2 30-inch-long pieces of parchment paper and place them in a cross shape on a work surface. Place the filled pie in the center of the two pieces of parchment, bring the paper ends up over the pie and fold and staple the parchment paper over the pie to completely enclose and seal in the pie. The paper should not touch the top or sides of the pie. Place the parchment-wrapped pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Don't peek inside the parchment paper while baking. Remove from the oven, carefully tear the parchment paper away from the pie, and let cool; serve warm. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
Bottom Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 tablespoons cold water, or more as needed
Pie Filling:
5 pounds Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground ginger
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 cup superfine sugar
2 12x30-inch pieces of parchment paper
Directions
To make the bottom crust, stir the flour and white sugar together in a bowl until well-combined. Rub the unsalted butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle with cold water, a couple of tablespoons at a time, mixing the dough together lightly with a fork until it barely holds together.
Form the dough into a ball and roll it out to a circle about 1/8-inch thick. Gently ease the dough into an 8-inch pie dish. Cut off any excess pastry with a knife. Finish the edge of the crust by gently pressing the tines of a fork into the dough all the way around the edge of the pie dish. Set the crust aside.
To make the pie filling, stir the apples, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and lemon juice together in a large bowl; set aside.
To make the topping, mix 1/2 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of softened butter, and the superfine sugar together in a bowl until you have a sticky, moist dough.
To assemble the pie, cover the bottom of the pie crust with a light, even layer of graham cracker crumbs. Fill the pie with the apple mixture, piling it up in a mound shape. Pinch off pieces of the topping mixture, flatten them a little with your fingers, and dot them at random all over the top of the filling, covering as much of the filling as possible.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Tear off 2 30-inch-long pieces of parchment paper and place them in a cross shape on a work surface. Place the filled pie in the center of the two pieces of parchment, bring the paper ends up over the pie and fold and staple the parchment paper over the pie to completely enclose and seal in the pie. The paper should not touch the top or sides of the pie. Place the parchment-wrapped pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Don't peek inside the parchment paper while baking. Remove from the oven, carefully tear the parchment paper away from the pie, and let cool; serve warm. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
Cooking : Bread Salad with Tofu
Ingredients
1 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup tomato juice
dried basil to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1 (1 pound) loaf day-old bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 (7.5 ounce) package smoked tofu, diced
2 large tomatoes, diced
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tomato juice, basil, salt, and pepper. Toss with the cubed bread, tofu, tomatoes, and spinach just before serving.
1 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup tomato juice
dried basil to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1 (1 pound) loaf day-old bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 (7.5 ounce) package smoked tofu, diced
2 large tomatoes, diced
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tomato juice, basil, salt, and pepper. Toss with the cubed bread, tofu, tomatoes, and spinach just before serving.
Cooking : Backyard BBQ Chex� Mix
Ingredients
5 cups Corn Chex� cereal
4 cups Wheat Chex� cereal
2 cups restaurant style Caesar croutons
1 cup dark rye chips
1 cup smoke flavored almonds
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons blue cheese dressing
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Directions
In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, croutons, chips and almonds.
In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered for 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in dressing, Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated. In small bowl, mix onion powder, garlic salt and pepper. Sprinkle over cereal mixture; toss to evenly coat.
Microwave uncovered on High for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.
5 cups Corn Chex� cereal
4 cups Wheat Chex� cereal
2 cups restaurant style Caesar croutons
1 cup dark rye chips
1 cup smoke flavored almonds
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons blue cheese dressing
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Directions
In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, croutons, chips and almonds.
In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered for 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in dressing, Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated. In small bowl, mix onion powder, garlic salt and pepper. Sprinkle over cereal mixture; toss to evenly coat.
Microwave uncovered on High for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.
Cooking : Baked Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Ingredients
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) ball of fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 clove roasted garlic, mashed into a paste
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
Arrange tomato slices on prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil; sprinkle lightly with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
Bake the tomatoes in the preheated oven until they become leathery, a bit brown, and crunchy around the edges, approximately 2 hours. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Combine the cooled roasted tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, and roasted garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil; mix well.
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) ball of fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 clove roasted garlic, mashed into a paste
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
Arrange tomato slices on prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil; sprinkle lightly with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
Bake the tomatoes in the preheated oven until they become leathery, a bit brown, and crunchy around the edges, approximately 2 hours. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Combine the cooled roasted tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, and roasted garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil; mix well.
Cooking : Blueberry Streusel Cobbler
Ingredients
1 pint fresh or frozen blueberries
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND� Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3/4 cup cold butter or margarine
2 cups biscuit baking mix, divided
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Blueberry Sauce:
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup water
1 pint blueberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In bowl, combine blueberries, sweetened condensed milk and lemon peel.
In large bowl, cut 3/4 cup butter into 1 1/2 cups biscuit mix until crumbly; stir in blueberry mixture. Spread in greased 9-inch square baking pan.
In small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup biscuit mix and brown sugar; cut in remaining 2 tablespoons butter until crumbly. Add nuts. Sprinkle over cobbler.
Bake 65 to 70 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and Blueberry Sauce. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
Blueberry Sauce: In saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add water. Cook and stir until thickened. Stir in blueberries; cook and stir until hot.
1 pint fresh or frozen blueberries
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND� Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3/4 cup cold butter or margarine
2 cups biscuit baking mix, divided
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Blueberry Sauce:
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup water
1 pint blueberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In bowl, combine blueberries, sweetened condensed milk and lemon peel.
In large bowl, cut 3/4 cup butter into 1 1/2 cups biscuit mix until crumbly; stir in blueberry mixture. Spread in greased 9-inch square baking pan.
In small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup biscuit mix and brown sugar; cut in remaining 2 tablespoons butter until crumbly. Add nuts. Sprinkle over cobbler.
Bake 65 to 70 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and Blueberry Sauce. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
Blueberry Sauce: In saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add water. Cook and stir until thickened. Stir in blueberries; cook and stir until hot.
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