Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 slices lemon, thinly sliced
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
In the casserole dish, alternately layer the sweet potatoes and apples.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix together brown sugar, 1/3 cup water, cinnamon, raisins, butter and salt. Cook 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, stir together remaining water and flour. Combine with the brown sugar mixture. Pour over the sweet potatoes and apples. Place the lemon slices on top.
Bake covered in the preheated oven 20 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes and apples are tender.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Cooking : Beverly's Get Up & Go Breakfast Cookies
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup wheat and barley nugget cereal (e.g. Grape-Nuts™)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange juice concentrate, and orange zest. Combine the flour and baking powder; mix into the fluffy mixture until blended. Stir in cereal. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden. Remove from cookie sheet for cooling.
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup wheat and barley nugget cereal (e.g. Grape-Nuts™)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange juice concentrate, and orange zest. Combine the flour and baking powder; mix into the fluffy mixture until blended. Stir in cereal. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden. Remove from cookie sheet for cooling.
Cooking : April's Chicken Fried Rice
Ingredients
2 cups uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon butter
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
salt to taste
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or to taste
Directions
In a saucepan bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in butter and season with salt to taste. Set chicken aside.
Transfer cooked rice to the skillet in which the chicken was cooked, stirring to brown.
In a separate skillet, scramble eggs.
To the rice add chicken, mushrooms, green onions, eggs and soy sauce to taste.
2 cups uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon butter
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
salt to taste
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or to taste
Directions
In a saucepan bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in butter and season with salt to taste. Set chicken aside.
Transfer cooked rice to the skillet in which the chicken was cooked, stirring to brown.
In a separate skillet, scramble eggs.
To the rice add chicken, mushrooms, green onions, eggs and soy sauce to taste.
Cooking : Bacon Broccoli Salad
Ingredients
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine bacon, broccoli, raisins and sunflower seeds; set aside. Mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar; pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Stir before serving.
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine bacon, broccoli, raisins and sunflower seeds; set aside. Mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar; pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Stir before serving.
Cooking : Best Guacamole
Ingredients
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Cut the avocados into halves. Remove the seeds, and scoop out the pulp into a small bowl. Use a fork to mash the avocado. Stir in lemon juice, onion, salt, and olive oil. Cover the bowl, and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Cut the avocados into halves. Remove the seeds, and scoop out the pulp into a small bowl. Use a fork to mash the avocado. Stir in lemon juice, onion, salt, and olive oil. Cover the bowl, and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Cooking : Albondigas Sinaloenses
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup uncooked white rice
fresh mint or spearmint
1 1/2 pounds lean ground sirloin
2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tablespoons diced onion
1 egg white
salt and pepper
4 sprigs fresh mint or spearmint, minced
Directions
In a large stock pot, cook onion and garlic in olive oil over medium high heat until translucent. Stir in tomato sauce, water, rice, mint, and salt, and bring to a low boil.
Meanwhile, combine ground sirloin with tomatoes, 2 tablespoons diced onion, egg white, mint, and salt and pepper. Form into small balls, and place in boiling liquid. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, or until meat is cooked and rice is tender.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup uncooked white rice
fresh mint or spearmint
1 1/2 pounds lean ground sirloin
2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tablespoons diced onion
1 egg white
salt and pepper
4 sprigs fresh mint or spearmint, minced
Directions
In a large stock pot, cook onion and garlic in olive oil over medium high heat until translucent. Stir in tomato sauce, water, rice, mint, and salt, and bring to a low boil.
Meanwhile, combine ground sirloin with tomatoes, 2 tablespoons diced onion, egg white, mint, and salt and pepper. Form into small balls, and place in boiling liquid. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, or until meat is cooked and rice is tender.
Cooking : Balsamic Chicken and Fresh Mozzarella
Ingredients
10 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 fl oz) bottle balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
2 tomatoes, sliced
2 pounds fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 bunch fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Place chicken in a shallow dish or large resealable plastic bag. Pour the dressing over it, cover or seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray or oil, and set over low heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Fry chicken breast halves over low heat for about 30 minutes, or until juices run clear.
Arrange chicken on a serving platter. Place a generous slice of fresh mozzarella on top of each piece. Place a leaf of basil on top of the cheese, and cover with a slice of tomato. Dash balsamic vinegar over the platter, and season with salt and pepper. Serve!
10 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 fl oz) bottle balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
2 tomatoes, sliced
2 pounds fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 bunch fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Place chicken in a shallow dish or large resealable plastic bag. Pour the dressing over it, cover or seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray or oil, and set over low heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Fry chicken breast halves over low heat for about 30 minutes, or until juices run clear.
Arrange chicken on a serving platter. Place a generous slice of fresh mozzarella on top of each piece. Place a leaf of basil on top of the cheese, and cover with a slice of tomato. Dash balsamic vinegar over the platter, and season with salt and pepper. Serve!
Cooking : Bacon Chestnuts
Ingredients
1 pound thick cut bacon
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts
Directions
Slice bacon in half; wrap one piece bacon around one chestnut. Skewer with toothpick to hold in place.
Broil in toaster or conventional oven, turning frequently, until the bacon is evenly cooked. Serve warm.
1 pound thick cut bacon
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts
Directions
Slice bacon in half; wrap one piece bacon around one chestnut. Skewer with toothpick to hold in place.
Broil in toaster or conventional oven, turning frequently, until the bacon is evenly cooked. Serve warm.
Cooking : Amazing Muffaletta Olive Salad
Ingredients
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained, brine reserved
1 (6 ounce) can pimento-stuffed green olives, drained, brine reserved
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
1/4 cup Italian dressing
2 tablespoons reserved olive brine, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Place the black olives, pimento-stuffed green olives, artichoke hearts, onion, celery, garlic, and capers in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are uniform in size, and no larger than a popcorn kernel. Stir in the Italian dressing. Add equal amounts of green and black olive brine as needed for a moist consistency. Season with salt and black pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours before serving.
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained, brine reserved
1 (6 ounce) can pimento-stuffed green olives, drained, brine reserved
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
1/4 cup Italian dressing
2 tablespoons reserved olive brine, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Place the black olives, pimento-stuffed green olives, artichoke hearts, onion, celery, garlic, and capers in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are uniform in size, and no larger than a popcorn kernel. Stir in the Italian dressing. Add equal amounts of green and black olive brine as needed for a moist consistency. Season with salt and black pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours before serving.
Cooking : Baked Potato Soup III
Ingredients
4 baking potatoes
2/3 cup butter
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups milk
1 cup chopped green onions
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
5 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
Directions
Bake potatoes 1 hour in a 400 degree F (200 degree C) oven. Scoop out the inside of the potatoes and set aside. Reserve the skins for another recipe or discard.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux. Cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring until all the milk has been added. Bring heat to medium and keep stirring until the soup mixture starts to get thick.
Add the potatoes, green onions, salt, ground black pepper, bacon and cheese. Stir well and continue to heat for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend. Stirring well, mix in the sour cream until well blended with the soup. Serve immediately.
4 baking potatoes
2/3 cup butter
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups milk
1 cup chopped green onions
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
5 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
Directions
Bake potatoes 1 hour in a 400 degree F (200 degree C) oven. Scoop out the inside of the potatoes and set aside. Reserve the skins for another recipe or discard.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux. Cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring until all the milk has been added. Bring heat to medium and keep stirring until the soup mixture starts to get thick.
Add the potatoes, green onions, salt, ground black pepper, bacon and cheese. Stir well and continue to heat for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend. Stirring well, mix in the sour cream until well blended with the soup. Serve immediately.
Cooking : Baked Haddock with Spinach and Tomatoes
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 (10 ounce) packages chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds haddock fillets
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced Italian plum tomatoes, juices reserved
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 2-quart casserole or baking dish large enough to hold haddock fillets in a single layer.
Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onion slices, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and nutmeg and cook for about 3 minutes.
Arrange haddock fillets in baking dish. Spoon equal portions of the spinach mixture between the fillets. Spoon drained tomatoes around fillets and sprinkle with the thyme, tarragon and salt.
Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
While fish is baking, make the sauce. If necessary add enough water to reserved tomato liquid to make 1 cup. In the skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Stir in the minced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup of the tomato juice to the onions. Bring mixture to a boil. Whisk the cornstarch into the remaining 1/4 cup juice, then add to the skillet. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until sauce thickens slightly. Pour sauce over baked fillets and serve.
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 (10 ounce) packages chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds haddock fillets
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced Italian plum tomatoes, juices reserved
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 2-quart casserole or baking dish large enough to hold haddock fillets in a single layer.
Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onion slices, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and nutmeg and cook for about 3 minutes.
Arrange haddock fillets in baking dish. Spoon equal portions of the spinach mixture between the fillets. Spoon drained tomatoes around fillets and sprinkle with the thyme, tarragon and salt.
Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
While fish is baking, make the sauce. If necessary add enough water to reserved tomato liquid to make 1 cup. In the skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Stir in the minced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup of the tomato juice to the onions. Bring mixture to a boil. Whisk the cornstarch into the remaining 1/4 cup juice, then add to the skillet. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until sauce thickens slightly. Pour sauce over baked fillets and serve.
Cooking : Brown Sugar Banana Bread
Ingredients
4 ripe bananas, cut into chunks
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup whole milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Place the bananas into a large plastic zipper bag, seal the bag, and smoosh the bananas with your fingers until very well mashed. Set the bananas aside. Place the brown sugar and butter into a mixing bowl, and mix on medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Cut a corner from the plastic bag, and squeeze the mashed bananas into the bowl of brown sugar mixture. With the electric mixer on medium speed, beat in the bananas, egg, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture is well combined. Switch the mixer to low speed, and gradually beat in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt just until the batter is smooth, about 1 minute. Spread the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is set and lightly browned on top, about 40 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf should come out clean.
4 ripe bananas, cut into chunks
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup whole milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Place the bananas into a large plastic zipper bag, seal the bag, and smoosh the bananas with your fingers until very well mashed. Set the bananas aside. Place the brown sugar and butter into a mixing bowl, and mix on medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Cut a corner from the plastic bag, and squeeze the mashed bananas into the bowl of brown sugar mixture. With the electric mixer on medium speed, beat in the bananas, egg, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture is well combined. Switch the mixer to low speed, and gradually beat in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt just until the batter is smooth, about 1 minute. Spread the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is set and lightly browned on top, about 40 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf should come out clean.
Cooking : Beef Heart Stew
Ingredients
1 medium beef heart, rinsed and cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, peeled and sliced
1 cup water
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Directions
Dredge the beef heart in flour until coated. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Fry the pieces of heart until browned. Stir in onions and water. Season with salt and seasoning salt. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until the meat is very tender. Serve over noodles or mashed potatoes.
1 medium beef heart, rinsed and cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, peeled and sliced
1 cup water
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Directions
Dredge the beef heart in flour until coated. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Fry the pieces of heart until browned. Stir in onions and water. Season with salt and seasoning salt. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until the meat is very tender. Serve over noodles or mashed potatoes.
Cooking : Awesome Steak Marinade
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups steak sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/3 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1/3 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Into a blender pour in the steak sauce, soy sauce, Italian-style dressing, honey, and garlic powder. Blend for 10 seconds. Pour over any type of steak, cover, and let sit overnight; turning occasionally to coat all sides.
1 1/2 cups steak sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/3 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1/3 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Into a blender pour in the steak sauce, soy sauce, Italian-style dressing, honey, and garlic powder. Blend for 10 seconds. Pour over any type of steak, cover, and let sit overnight; turning occasionally to coat all sides.
Cooking : American Chop Suey
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans spaghetti with sauce
Directions
In a large skillet, brown the beef with the celery and onion until the onion is tender. Add the tomatoes and spaghetti and heat, stirring all together. Serve with garlic bread and a dinner salad if desired. SO easy!
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans spaghetti with sauce
Directions
In a large skillet, brown the beef with the celery and onion until the onion is tender. Add the tomatoes and spaghetti and heat, stirring all together. Serve with garlic bread and a dinner salad if desired. SO easy!
Cooking : Broccoli Pizza Pie
Ingredients
2 pounds potatoes, sliced
1 pound broccoli, chopped
2/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
2 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated pizza crust doughs
1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes; drain.
In a large bowl combine potatoes, broccoli, cheese, lemon juice, garlic, basil, oregano and parsley. On a pizza pan or baking sheet, roll out 1 pizza dough. Top with potato mixture and cover with second pizza dough; with moistened fingers seal edges of dough together.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with warmed pizza sauce.
2 pounds potatoes, sliced
1 pound broccoli, chopped
2/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
2 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated pizza crust doughs
1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes; drain.
In a large bowl combine potatoes, broccoli, cheese, lemon juice, garlic, basil, oregano and parsley. On a pizza pan or baking sheet, roll out 1 pizza dough. Top with potato mixture and cover with second pizza dough; with moistened fingers seal edges of dough together.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with warmed pizza sauce.
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 : Black Beans a la Olla
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, diced
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook the onions and garlic in the oil until the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the black beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cumin, and cayenne pepper; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup cilantro and simmer another 2 minutes. Stir in the green onions and remove from heat. Garnish with 1/4 cup cilantro.
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, diced
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook the onions and garlic in the oil until the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the black beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cumin, and cayenne pepper; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup cilantro and simmer another 2 minutes. Stir in the green onions and remove from heat. Garnish with 1/4 cup cilantro.
Cooking : Awesome Broccoli Marinara
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, basil and olive oil
1 pound broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in the tomatoes with their juices, and simmer until the liquid has reduced by about 1/2. Place the broccoli on top of the tomatoes, and season with a little salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. Do not over cook the broccoli, it should be a vibrant green. Pour into a serving dish, and toss to blend with the sauce before serving.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, basil and olive oil
1 pound broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in the tomatoes with their juices, and simmer until the liquid has reduced by about 1/2. Place the broccoli on top of the tomatoes, and season with a little salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. Do not over cook the broccoli, it should be a vibrant green. Pour into a serving dish, and toss to blend with the sauce before serving.
Cooking : Amy's Sensational Summer Salad
Ingredients
3 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 avocado, diced
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette, or to taste
Directions
Place the chicken breasts and Italian dressing into a resealable plastic bag. Mix together to coat the chicken with the dressing, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Grill the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center, or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 3 minutes per side. Set aside to cool while preparing the ingredients for salad, then dice.
Toss the diced apple with the lemon juice in a large mixing bowl until well coated; drain and discard any excess lemon juice. Place the lettuce into the mixing bowl, then sprinkle with the diced chicken, avocado, feta cheese, strawberries, and cranberries. Gently toss the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette, and serve immediately.
3 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 avocado, diced
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette, or to taste
Directions
Place the chicken breasts and Italian dressing into a resealable plastic bag. Mix together to coat the chicken with the dressing, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Grill the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center, or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 3 minutes per side. Set aside to cool while preparing the ingredients for salad, then dice.
Toss the diced apple with the lemon juice in a large mixing bowl until well coated; drain and discard any excess lemon juice. Place the lettuce into the mixing bowl, then sprinkle with the diced chicken, avocado, feta cheese, strawberries, and cranberries. Gently toss the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette, and serve immediately.
Cooking : Bourbon Glaze
Ingredients
1 cup bourbon whiskey
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pinch dry mustard
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine bourbon, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Use to baste meat, especially chicken or salmon, while cooking.
1 cup bourbon whiskey
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pinch dry mustard
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine bourbon, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Use to baste meat, especially chicken or salmon, while cooking.
Cooking : Bunch's Crab Casserole
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 (6 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
1 pound cooked crabmeat
Directions
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease an 11x7 inch baking dish.
In a bowl, combine the chopped eggs, heavy cream, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, and sherry. Reserve 1/2 cup of the stuffing mix and add the rest to the egg mixture. Stir in the crabmeat.
Pour the mixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle the reserved stuffing on top. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until bubbly and slightly browned on top.
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 (6 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
1 pound cooked crabmeat
Directions
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease an 11x7 inch baking dish.
In a bowl, combine the chopped eggs, heavy cream, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, and sherry. Reserve 1/2 cup of the stuffing mix and add the rest to the egg mixture. Stir in the crabmeat.
Pour the mixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle the reserved stuffing on top. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until bubbly and slightly browned on top.
Cooking : Brazilian Bananas
Ingredients
6 medium bananas, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup flaked coconut
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Place the bananas into the baking dish. Combine the orange juice, lemon juice, sugar and salt in a pitcher or bowl; pour over the bananas. Dot with butter.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Sprinkle with coconut before serving.
6 medium bananas, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup flaked coconut
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Place the bananas into the baking dish. Combine the orange juice, lemon juice, sugar and salt in a pitcher or bowl; pour over the bananas. Dot with butter.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Sprinkle with coconut before serving.
Cooking : Braised Lamb with a Sour Orange Marinade
Ingredients
6 pounds deboned leg of lamb
1 tablespoon dried oregano
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 bay leaves
4 sour oranges
1 cup white wine
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions
Juice the sour oranges, and combine with the garlic, onion, oregano, bay leaf, and white wine in a large bowl. Place meat into the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
In a large pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Place meat into the pan, and sear on all sides. Decrease heat to low. Pour marinade over meat in the pan, and cover. Cook until the meat is fork tender, about 3 hours; add water to the pot if necessary to keep the meat from scorching.
6 pounds deboned leg of lamb
1 tablespoon dried oregano
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 bay leaves
4 sour oranges
1 cup white wine
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions
Juice the sour oranges, and combine with the garlic, onion, oregano, bay leaf, and white wine in a large bowl. Place meat into the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
In a large pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Place meat into the pan, and sear on all sides. Decrease heat to low. Pour marinade over meat in the pan, and cover. Cook until the meat is fork tender, about 3 hours; add water to the pot if necessary to keep the meat from scorching.
Cooking : Apple Chicken Slaw
Ingredients
1/4 cup poppy seed salad dressing
5 teaspoons mayonnaise
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 cups coleslaw mix
1 medium apple, chopped
Lettuce Leaves
Directions
In a small bowl, combine salad dressing and mayonnaise. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, coleslaw mix and apple. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired.
1/4 cup poppy seed salad dressing
5 teaspoons mayonnaise
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 cups coleslaw mix
1 medium apple, chopped
Lettuce Leaves
Directions
In a small bowl, combine salad dressing and mayonnaise. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, coleslaw mix and apple. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired.
Cooking : Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
Ingredients
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Stir the sour cream, mayonnaise, and lemon juice together in a bowl; whisk the tomatoes and basil through the sour cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour.
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Stir the sour cream, mayonnaise, and lemon juice together in a bowl; whisk the tomatoes and basil through the sour cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour.
Cooking : Apple Hermits
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup softened butter
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped apples
1 cup raisins
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Mix in sugar and egg. Stir in flour mixture, and mix thoroughly. Fold in nuts, apples, and raisins.
Drop by rounded teaspoon onto prepared cookie sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar with milk to make a thin glaze. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup softened butter
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped apples
1 cup raisins
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Mix in sugar and egg. Stir in flour mixture, and mix thoroughly. Fold in nuts, apples, and raisins.
Drop by rounded teaspoon onto prepared cookie sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar with milk to make a thin glaze. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Cooking : Buttermilk Pie II
Ingredients
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup melted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place beaten eggs in a medium bowl. Gradually beat in sugar. Stir in melted butter, salt, flour, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Pour mixture into pastry shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake an additional 10 minutes. Pie is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup melted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place beaten eggs in a medium bowl. Gradually beat in sugar. Stir in melted butter, salt, flour, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Pour mixture into pastry shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake an additional 10 minutes. Pie is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cooking : Apple Jack Shot
Ingredients
1 fluid ounce whiskey
1 fluid ounce sour apple schnapps
Directions
Pour whiskey and sour apple schnapps into a shot glass and serve.
1 fluid ounce whiskey
1 fluid ounce sour apple schnapps
Directions
Pour whiskey and sour apple schnapps into a shot glass and serve.
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