Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) package baby greens
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 apple - peeled, cored and sliced
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
4 mandarin oranges, juiced
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste
Directions
In a large bowl, toss together the baby greens, red onion, walnuts, blue cheese, and lemon zest. Mix in the apple and avocado just before serving.
In a container with a lid, mix the mandarin orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Drizzle over the salad as desired.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Cooking : Boneless Buffalo Wings
Ingredients
oil for deep frying
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl. Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture, and then roll in the flour blend. Repeat so that each piece of chicken is double coated. Refrigerate breaded chicken for 20 minutes.
Fry chicken in the hot oil, in batches. Cook until the exterior is nicely browned, and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes a batch.
Combine hot sauce and butter in a small bowl. Microwave sauce on High until melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Pour sauce over the cooked chicken; mix to coat.
oil for deep frying
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl. Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture, and then roll in the flour blend. Repeat so that each piece of chicken is double coated. Refrigerate breaded chicken for 20 minutes.
Fry chicken in the hot oil, in batches. Cook until the exterior is nicely browned, and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes a batch.
Combine hot sauce and butter in a small bowl. Microwave sauce on High until melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Pour sauce over the cooked chicken; mix to coat.
Cooking : Banana Bread Cookies
Ingredients
1 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 banana, peeled and mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
In a medium bowl, cream together shortening and white sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, and banana. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; blend thoroughly into the shortening mixture to make a sticky batter. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.
In a medium bowl, blend butter, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Adjust amount of milk as necessary to attain a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm cookies.
1 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 banana, peeled and mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
In a medium bowl, cream together shortening and white sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, and banana. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; blend thoroughly into the shortening mixture to make a sticky batter. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.
In a medium bowl, blend butter, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Adjust amount of milk as necessary to attain a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm cookies.
Cooking : Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, cubed
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2/3 cup cornstarch
1 cup water
Directions
In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in broccoli, and cover with chicken broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Mix in milk and garlic powder.
In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.
1/2 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, cubed
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2/3 cup cornstarch
1 cup water
Directions
In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in broccoli, and cover with chicken broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Mix in milk and garlic powder.
In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.
Cooking : Busy Day Chicken
Ingredients
1 (4 pound) whole chicken
1 1/2 cups prepared barbecue sauce
Directions
Put chicken, legs up, into slow cooker. Pour sauce over and inside the chicken. Cover.
Cook for 8 to 10 hours on low setting. It is not a good idea to check it, as steam escapes and it takes quite awhile to reheat.
1 (4 pound) whole chicken
1 1/2 cups prepared barbecue sauce
Directions
Put chicken, legs up, into slow cooker. Pour sauce over and inside the chicken. Cover.
Cook for 8 to 10 hours on low setting. It is not a good idea to check it, as steam escapes and it takes quite awhile to reheat.
Cooking : Broccoli Quiche Muffins
Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Directions
Combine the broccoli, onion, ham and cheese; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add oil; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to the egg mixture just until moistened. Fold in broccoli mixture.
Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack.
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Directions
Combine the broccoli, onion, ham and cheese; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add oil; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to the egg mixture just until moistened. Fold in broccoli mixture.
Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack.
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 : Apricot Kolaches
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup dried apricots
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup white sugar
Directions
To make Filling: Combine apricots and water in heavy saucepan and cook covered over medium heat for 10 minutes or until apricots are soft. Cook UNCOVERED 5 to 10 minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed.
Mash apricots, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar and let filling cool. Set aside.
To make Dough: Cream butter and cream cheese until fluffy; add 3/4 cup sugar and beat well. Add flour and mix well. Shape dough into ball and chill 1 hour.
Turn dough onto well-floured surface, working with only half the dough. Roll into 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 2 inch squares. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of apricot filling into the center of the square. Bring four corners to center, pinching to seal.
Bake at 400 degrees F for about 15 minutes. Optional - you may baste with butter halfway thru baking period.
Optional - drizzle LIGHTLY with powdered sugar/milk frosting if you desire sweeter kolaches.
1 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup dried apricots
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup white sugar
Directions
To make Filling: Combine apricots and water in heavy saucepan and cook covered over medium heat for 10 minutes or until apricots are soft. Cook UNCOVERED 5 to 10 minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed.
Mash apricots, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar and let filling cool. Set aside.
To make Dough: Cream butter and cream cheese until fluffy; add 3/4 cup sugar and beat well. Add flour and mix well. Shape dough into ball and chill 1 hour.
Turn dough onto well-floured surface, working with only half the dough. Roll into 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 2 inch squares. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of apricot filling into the center of the square. Bring four corners to center, pinching to seal.
Bake at 400 degrees F for about 15 minutes. Optional - you may baste with butter halfway thru baking period.
Optional - drizzle LIGHTLY with powdered sugar/milk frosting if you desire sweeter kolaches.
Cooking : Aunt Kaye's Rhubarb Dump Cake
Ingredients
1 pound rhubarb, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 cup white sugar
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin mix
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup water
1/4 cup margarine, melted
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Spread the rhubarb evenly in the bottom of the buttered baking dish. Sprinkle the sugar over the rhubarb, followed by the gelatin mix, and finally the cake mix. Pour the water and melted margarine over the top. Do not stir.
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the rhubarb is tender.
1 pound rhubarb, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 cup white sugar
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin mix
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup water
1/4 cup margarine, melted
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Spread the rhubarb evenly in the bottom of the buttered baking dish. Sprinkle the sugar over the rhubarb, followed by the gelatin mix, and finally the cake mix. Pour the water and melted margarine over the top. Do not stir.
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the rhubarb is tender.
Cooking : Best Pickled Eggs in all of Ottawa
Ingredients
4 cups distilled white vinegar
6 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon whole white peppercorns
1 tablespoon whole allspice
2 slices fresh ginger root (optional)
Directions
Place eggs in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs sit in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool in cold water and peel.
In a saucepan, combine vinegar, garlic, peppercorns and allspice. Add sliced ginger if desired. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Place eggs in sterilized preserving jars. Pour vinegar mixture over eggs; strain if desired.
Seal and immerse jars in preserving saucepan with rack to hold jars at least 1-inch water above tops of jars. Cover and boil for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Check seals, the lid should not move at all when pressed. Store about one month before opening.
4 cups distilled white vinegar
6 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon whole white peppercorns
1 tablespoon whole allspice
2 slices fresh ginger root (optional)
Directions
Place eggs in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs sit in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool in cold water and peel.
In a saucepan, combine vinegar, garlic, peppercorns and allspice. Add sliced ginger if desired. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Place eggs in sterilized preserving jars. Pour vinegar mixture over eggs; strain if desired.
Seal and immerse jars in preserving saucepan with rack to hold jars at least 1-inch water above tops of jars. Cover and boil for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Check seals, the lid should not move at all when pressed. Store about one month before opening.
Cooking : Asparagus Frittata
Ingredients
1 cup water
2/3 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups egg substitute
5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water; drain and pat dry. In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add parsley and asparagus; toss to coat.
In a small bowl, combine the egg substitute, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Pour over the asparagus mixture; cover and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until eggs are nearly set. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Place uncovered skillet in the broiler, 6 in. from the heat, for 2 minutes or until eggs are set. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Cut into quarters. Serve immediately.
1 cup water
2/3 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups egg substitute
5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water; drain and pat dry. In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add parsley and asparagus; toss to coat.
In a small bowl, combine the egg substitute, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Pour over the asparagus mixture; cover and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until eggs are nearly set. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Place uncovered skillet in the broiler, 6 in. from the heat, for 2 minutes or until eggs are set. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Cut into quarters. Serve immediately.
Cooking : A Drama Queen's Pavlova
Ingredients
6 egg whites
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
2 cups castor sugar or superfine sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut (optional)
2 cups sweetened whipped cream
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
2 kiwifruit, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced
1 fresh peach - peeled, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). You will be turning the temperature down to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) when you put this in to bake. Line a 9 or 10 inch round glass dish with parchment paper.
Combine the egg whites and salt in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer, or stand mixer using a whisk attachment until able to form soft peaks. Sprinkle in the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time while continuing to whip to stiff peaks. Stir in the vanilla and vinegar, and fold in coconut if using. Spread evenly into the prepared glass dish, making sure to spread out to all of the edges.
Place the Pavlova into the oven, and immediately reduce the temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is crisp and a pale straw color. Leave in the oven, and turn off the heat. Let it stay in the oven until the oven has cooled completely.
Once the Pavlova is cooled, top generously with sweetened whipped cream. Arrange the strawberries, kiwis, peaches and blueberries in beautiful concentric circles on top.
6 egg whites
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
2 cups castor sugar or superfine sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut (optional)
2 cups sweetened whipped cream
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
2 kiwifruit, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced
1 fresh peach - peeled, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). You will be turning the temperature down to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) when you put this in to bake. Line a 9 or 10 inch round glass dish with parchment paper.
Combine the egg whites and salt in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer, or stand mixer using a whisk attachment until able to form soft peaks. Sprinkle in the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time while continuing to whip to stiff peaks. Stir in the vanilla and vinegar, and fold in coconut if using. Spread evenly into the prepared glass dish, making sure to spread out to all of the edges.
Place the Pavlova into the oven, and immediately reduce the temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is crisp and a pale straw color. Leave in the oven, and turn off the heat. Let it stay in the oven until the oven has cooled completely.
Once the Pavlova is cooled, top generously with sweetened whipped cream. Arrange the strawberries, kiwis, peaches and blueberries in beautiful concentric circles on top.
Cooking : Brownie Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
1 (19.5 ounce) package Pillsbury� Classic Traditional Fudge Brownies
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND� Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Smucker's� Chocolate Sundae Syrups Ice Cream Topping, or fruit dessert topping
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare brownie mix as package directs; stir in nuts. Spread into well-greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk, egg and vanilla until smooth. Pour evenly over brownie batter.
Bake 40 minutes and until top is lightly browned. Cool. Chill. Garnish with chocolate syrup. Cut into bars. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
1 (19.5 ounce) package Pillsbury� Classic Traditional Fudge Brownies
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND� Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Smucker's� Chocolate Sundae Syrups Ice Cream Topping, or fruit dessert topping
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare brownie mix as package directs; stir in nuts. Spread into well-greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk, egg and vanilla until smooth. Pour evenly over brownie batter.
Bake 40 minutes and until top is lightly browned. Cool. Chill. Garnish with chocolate syrup. Cut into bars. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
Cooking : Brandy Almond Cake
Ingredients
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
4 eggs, separated
3 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups water
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch round baking pan.
Beat the butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the room-temperature egg yolks one at a time, allowing each egg yolk to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Pour in the flour alternately with the milk, mixing until just incorporated. Stir in the almond extract. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form in a large glass or metal mixing bowl. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. Fold the egg whites into the batter; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour the batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 90 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack. Cut any excess cake so that it is flush with the sides of the pan.
Bring the water and 1 cup of sugar to a boil for 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, then add brandy and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes and remove from heat. Allow syrup to cool to room temperature. Prick holes in the cooled cake with a toothpick, then slowly saturate the cake with the brandy syrup.
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
4 eggs, separated
3 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups water
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch round baking pan.
Beat the butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the room-temperature egg yolks one at a time, allowing each egg yolk to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Pour in the flour alternately with the milk, mixing until just incorporated. Stir in the almond extract. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form in a large glass or metal mixing bowl. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. Fold the egg whites into the batter; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour the batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 90 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack. Cut any excess cake so that it is flush with the sides of the pan.
Bring the water and 1 cup of sugar to a boil for 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, then add brandy and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes and remove from heat. Allow syrup to cool to room temperature. Prick holes in the cooled cake with a toothpick, then slowly saturate the cake with the brandy syrup.
Cooking : Beer Butt Chicken
Ingredients
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
1 (4 pound) whole chicken
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.
In a small skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter. Mix in 1 tablespoon garlic salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, salt, and pepper.
Discard 1/2 the beer, leaving the remainder in the can. Add remaining butter, garlic salt, paprika, and desired amount of salt and pepper to beer can. Place can on a disposable baking sheet. Set chicken on can, inserting can into the cavity of the chicken. Baste chicken with the melted, seasoned butter.
Place baking sheet with beer and chicken on the prepared grill. Cook over low heat for about 3 hours, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
1 (4 pound) whole chicken
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.
In a small skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter. Mix in 1 tablespoon garlic salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, salt, and pepper.
Discard 1/2 the beer, leaving the remainder in the can. Add remaining butter, garlic salt, paprika, and desired amount of salt and pepper to beer can. Place can on a disposable baking sheet. Set chicken on can, inserting can into the cavity of the chicken. Baste chicken with the melted, seasoned butter.
Place baking sheet with beer and chicken on the prepared grill. Cook over low heat for about 3 hours, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
Cooking : Apple Pie Filling
Ingredients
18 cups thinly sliced apples
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 cups water
Directions
In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and set aside. Pour water into a Dutch oven over medium heat. Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add to water, stir well, and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add apples and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until apples are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.
Ladle into 5 freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Cool at room temperature no longer than 1 1/2 hours.
Seal and freeze. Can be stored for up to 12 months.
18 cups thinly sliced apples
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 cups water
Directions
In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and set aside. Pour water into a Dutch oven over medium heat. Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add to water, stir well, and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add apples and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until apples are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.
Ladle into 5 freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Cool at room temperature no longer than 1 1/2 hours.
Seal and freeze. Can be stored for up to 12 months.
Cooking : Apple Grape Drink
Ingredients
6 cups apple juice, chilled
3 cups white grape juice, chilled
1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 liter club soda, chilled
Directions
In a large container, combine the juices and lemonade concentrate; mix well. Stir in club soda. Serve immediately.
6 cups apple juice, chilled
3 cups white grape juice, chilled
1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 liter club soda, chilled
Directions
In a large container, combine the juices and lemonade concentrate; mix well. Stir in club soda. Serve immediately.
Cooking : Billy's Pasta Salad
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package rainbow rotini pasta
2 cups shredded cooked chicken meat
2 stalks celery, diced
1 red onion, diced
2 cups mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, and rinse with cold water to cool.
Stir together chicken, celery, onion, and mayonnaise; fold in cold pasts, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Place in refrigerator, and let rest for at least an hour before serving.
1 (16 ounce) package rainbow rotini pasta
2 cups shredded cooked chicken meat
2 stalks celery, diced
1 red onion, diced
2 cups mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, and rinse with cold water to cool.
Stir together chicken, celery, onion, and mayonnaise; fold in cold pasts, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Place in refrigerator, and let rest for at least an hour before serving.
Cooking : Baby Carrots And Brussels Sprouts Glazed With Brown Sugar and Pepper
Ingredients
2 pounds baby carrots
2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and scored
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Directions
Blanch carrots in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer carrots to bowl of ice water using slotted spoon. Return water to boil. Add sprouts and blanch until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to another bowl of ice water. Drain vegetables, and refrigerate if making ahead.
Bring stock, butter or margarine, and brown sugar to a boil in a heavy large skillet. Stir until sugar dissolves. Boil until reduced by half, about 7 minutes. Can be prepared 6 hours ahead; return to boil before continuing. Add carrots. Cook until almost tender and sauce begins to coat, shaking pan occasionally, about 6 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts and pepper. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
2 pounds baby carrots
2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and scored
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Directions
Blanch carrots in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer carrots to bowl of ice water using slotted spoon. Return water to boil. Add sprouts and blanch until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to another bowl of ice water. Drain vegetables, and refrigerate if making ahead.
Bring stock, butter or margarine, and brown sugar to a boil in a heavy large skillet. Stir until sugar dissolves. Boil until reduced by half, about 7 minutes. Can be prepared 6 hours ahead; return to boil before continuing. Add carrots. Cook until almost tender and sauce begins to coat, shaking pan occasionally, about 6 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts and pepper. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
Cooking : Banana Split Oat Bran Pancakes
Ingredients
1 cup oat bran hot cereal, uncooked
1/2 cup PILLSBURY BEST� All Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar and sucralose blend for baking
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ripe bananas, sliced and divided
1 cup reduced fat milk
1 large egg
CRISCO� Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1/2 cup SMUCKER'S� Strawberry Low Sugar Preserves
SMUCKER'S� Hot Fudge Microwaveable Ice Cream Topping, warmed according to package directions (optional)
Directions
Combine oat bran, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a small bowl. Mash two ripe bananas; combine with milk and egg. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture stirring until the ingredients are just combined.
Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Spray surface with a no-stick spray. Pour a scant 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto hot surface. Cook until bubbly; turn and cook remaining side until golden brown.
Melt preserves in a small microwave safe bowl; cook on HIGH for 15 seconds. Stir. Serve pancakes topped with sliced bananas, drizzled strawberry preserves and hot fudge; dollop with whipped topping.
1 cup oat bran hot cereal, uncooked
1/2 cup PILLSBURY BEST� All Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar and sucralose blend for baking
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ripe bananas, sliced and divided
1 cup reduced fat milk
1 large egg
CRISCO� Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1/2 cup SMUCKER'S� Strawberry Low Sugar Preserves
SMUCKER'S� Hot Fudge Microwaveable Ice Cream Topping, warmed according to package directions (optional)
Directions
Combine oat bran, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a small bowl. Mash two ripe bananas; combine with milk and egg. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture stirring until the ingredients are just combined.
Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Spray surface with a no-stick spray. Pour a scant 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto hot surface. Cook until bubbly; turn and cook remaining side until golden brown.
Melt preserves in a small microwave safe bowl; cook on HIGH for 15 seconds. Stir. Serve pancakes topped with sliced bananas, drizzled strawberry preserves and hot fudge; dollop with whipped topping.
Cooking : Barbecued Ribs
Ingredients
3 pounds pork spareribs
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Place ribs on a jelly roll pan. Cover tightly with foil; bake at 450 degrees F for 45 minutes or until tender. Drain off any fat. In a saucepan, combine all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Pour over ribs. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F; bake, uncovered, for 1 hour, basting frequently.
3 pounds pork spareribs
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Place ribs on a jelly roll pan. Cover tightly with foil; bake at 450 degrees F for 45 minutes or until tender. Drain off any fat. In a saucepan, combine all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Pour over ribs. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F; bake, uncovered, for 1 hour, basting frequently.
Cooking : Almond Spinach Salad
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 (5 ounce) bag baby spinach
1/2 cup dried cranberries
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
CANDIED ALMONDS
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 drop freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 cup roughly chopped or slivered California Almonds
Directions
For vinaigrette, stir together mustard, garlic, sugar, lemon juice and vinegar in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil until mixture is smooth and glossy.
For candied almonds, preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Place a sheet of well-oiled foil on countertop. Place sugar in a very clean medium saucepan and cover with 2 tablespoons water and lemon juice. Place almonds on a baking sheet and place in oven. Bring sugar and water to a boil, and boil until sugar turns deep golden brown, swirling occasionally to ensure even color. Stir in warm almonds, and immediately spread coated almonds onto prepared foil. (Take care not to touch them--caramelized sugar is extremely hot.) Cool completely, then chop roughly or break into small pieces.
To assemble salad, place spinach, candied almonds, cranberries and goat cheese in a large bowl. Toss lightly with dressing and serve immediately.
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 (5 ounce) bag baby spinach
1/2 cup dried cranberries
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
CANDIED ALMONDS
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 drop freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 cup roughly chopped or slivered California Almonds
Directions
For vinaigrette, stir together mustard, garlic, sugar, lemon juice and vinegar in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil until mixture is smooth and glossy.
For candied almonds, preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Place a sheet of well-oiled foil on countertop. Place sugar in a very clean medium saucepan and cover with 2 tablespoons water and lemon juice. Place almonds on a baking sheet and place in oven. Bring sugar and water to a boil, and boil until sugar turns deep golden brown, swirling occasionally to ensure even color. Stir in warm almonds, and immediately spread coated almonds onto prepared foil. (Take care not to touch them--caramelized sugar is extremely hot.) Cool completely, then chop roughly or break into small pieces.
To assemble salad, place spinach, candied almonds, cranberries and goat cheese in a large bowl. Toss lightly with dressing and serve immediately.
Cooking : Best Ever Cinnamon Buns
Ingredients
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
6 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup milk
Directions
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, and let stand for 3 minutes. Add cake mix, 1 cup flour, eggs, oil, and salt; beat well. Stir in remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
Knead on well floured surface for about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the dough surface. Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Punch down, and divide into two equal parts. Roll out each section on a lightly floured surface. Spread each with softened butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
Roll up like jelly rolls and cut buns 1 1/2 inches thick with a piece of dental floss or a dull knife. Place in greased baking pans, and allow to rise until doubled.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, combine confectioners sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla, and milk. Remove baked buns from oven and drizzle with frosting.
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
6 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup milk
Directions
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, and let stand for 3 minutes. Add cake mix, 1 cup flour, eggs, oil, and salt; beat well. Stir in remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
Knead on well floured surface for about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the dough surface. Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Punch down, and divide into two equal parts. Roll out each section on a lightly floured surface. Spread each with softened butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
Roll up like jelly rolls and cut buns 1 1/2 inches thick with a piece of dental floss or a dull knife. Place in greased baking pans, and allow to rise until doubled.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, combine confectioners sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla, and milk. Remove baked buns from oven and drizzle with frosting.
Cooking : Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells
Ingredients
2 butternut squash, quartered and seeded
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon minced rosemary
salt to taste
1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, sliced thin
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups cream
2 tablespoons goat cheese
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
cooking spray
1 (10 ounce) bag spinach
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil squash until very tender, 8-10 minutes. Lift squash out of water with a slotted spoon; cool slightly and peel. Combine cooked squash, garlic, 1/2 cup cream, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 teaspoon rosemary in a food processor; process until squash is smooth. Salt to taste.
Bring the water back to a boil, adding more if necessary. Stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still very firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Stir in red onion and brown sugar. Cook and stir over low heat, until onion is very soft and sweet, about 15 minutes. Remove from skillet; reserve. Melt 1/4 cup butter in the same skillet. Sprinkle flour into butter and stir until incorporated. Pour in 3 1/2 cups cream; whisk in goat cheese and remaining 1 teaspoon rosemary. Cook until sauce is thick, 4-6 minutes. Stir in the reserved onions.
Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Scatter spinach over bottom of dish. Stuff pasta shells evenly with butternut squash mixture and place atop spinach. Bake shells in preheated oven until hot, about 10 minutes. Top with sauce, and sprinkle with parsley to serve.
2 butternut squash, quartered and seeded
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon minced rosemary
salt to taste
1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, sliced thin
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups cream
2 tablespoons goat cheese
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
cooking spray
1 (10 ounce) bag spinach
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil squash until very tender, 8-10 minutes. Lift squash out of water with a slotted spoon; cool slightly and peel. Combine cooked squash, garlic, 1/2 cup cream, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 teaspoon rosemary in a food processor; process until squash is smooth. Salt to taste.
Bring the water back to a boil, adding more if necessary. Stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still very firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Stir in red onion and brown sugar. Cook and stir over low heat, until onion is very soft and sweet, about 15 minutes. Remove from skillet; reserve. Melt 1/4 cup butter in the same skillet. Sprinkle flour into butter and stir until incorporated. Pour in 3 1/2 cups cream; whisk in goat cheese and remaining 1 teaspoon rosemary. Cook until sauce is thick, 4-6 minutes. Stir in the reserved onions.
Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Scatter spinach over bottom of dish. Stuff pasta shells evenly with butternut squash mixture and place atop spinach. Bake shells in preheated oven until hot, about 10 minutes. Top with sauce, and sprinkle with parsley to serve.
Cooking : Amazing Italian Lemon Butter Chicken
Ingredients
Lemon Butter Sauce:
1/4 cup white wine
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup butter, chilled
salt and pepper to taste
Chicken and Pasta:
1/2 pound dry farfalle (bow tie) pasta
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
4 ounces bacon
6 ounces mushrooms, sliced
6 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and halved
2 teaspoons capers, drained
chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
To make the sauce, pour the wine and lemon juice into a saucepan over medium heat. Cook at a low boil until the liquid is reduced by 1/3. Stir in cream, and simmer until it thickens. Gradually add the butter 1 tablespoon at a time to the sauce, stirring until completely incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and keep warm.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
To make the chicken, heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. In a bowl, stir together flour, salt, and pepper. Lightly coat chicken with flour mixture. Without crowding, carefully place chicken in hot oil. (If necessary, cook in batches.) Fry until cooked through and golden brown on both sides. Remove the chicken to paper towels. Stir the bacon, mushrooms, artichokes, and capers into the oil; cook until the mushrooms are soft.
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size strips, and return them to the skillet. Stir half of the lemon butter sauce into the chicken mixture.
To serve, place pasta in a large bowl. Stir the chicken mixture into the pasta. Taste, and adjust seasonings. Stir in additional lemon butter sauce as desired. Toss well, and garnish with parsley.
Lemon Butter Sauce:
1/4 cup white wine
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup butter, chilled
salt and pepper to taste
Chicken and Pasta:
1/2 pound dry farfalle (bow tie) pasta
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
4 ounces bacon
6 ounces mushrooms, sliced
6 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and halved
2 teaspoons capers, drained
chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
To make the sauce, pour the wine and lemon juice into a saucepan over medium heat. Cook at a low boil until the liquid is reduced by 1/3. Stir in cream, and simmer until it thickens. Gradually add the butter 1 tablespoon at a time to the sauce, stirring until completely incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and keep warm.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
To make the chicken, heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. In a bowl, stir together flour, salt, and pepper. Lightly coat chicken with flour mixture. Without crowding, carefully place chicken in hot oil. (If necessary, cook in batches.) Fry until cooked through and golden brown on both sides. Remove the chicken to paper towels. Stir the bacon, mushrooms, artichokes, and capers into the oil; cook until the mushrooms are soft.
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size strips, and return them to the skillet. Stir half of the lemon butter sauce into the chicken mixture.
To serve, place pasta in a large bowl. Stir the chicken mixture into the pasta. Taste, and adjust seasonings. Stir in additional lemon butter sauce as desired. Toss well, and garnish with parsley.
Cooking : Apple and Onion Dressing
Ingredients
7 cups white bread cubes
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups diced apple without peel
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a 2 quart casserole dish.
Cover raisins with boiling water and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain well then toss them with the bread cubes.
In a skillet melt the butter and saute the onions, garlic, and celery for about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir the sauteed onions into the bread cube mixture. Add the diced apples, parsley, salt and paprika and stir carefully. Place stuffing mix in the prepared dish or you can alternately place it in a large roaster with your favorite uncooked meat (pork chops, turkey, chicken, etc.).
Bake the dressing for 30 to 40 minutes. If you are baking the dressing with meat cook it until the meat is completely done all the way through.
7 cups white bread cubes
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups diced apple without peel
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a 2 quart casserole dish.
Cover raisins with boiling water and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain well then toss them with the bread cubes.
In a skillet melt the butter and saute the onions, garlic, and celery for about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir the sauteed onions into the bread cube mixture. Add the diced apples, parsley, salt and paprika and stir carefully. Place stuffing mix in the prepared dish or you can alternately place it in a large roaster with your favorite uncooked meat (pork chops, turkey, chicken, etc.).
Bake the dressing for 30 to 40 minutes. If you are baking the dressing with meat cook it until the meat is completely done all the way through.
Cooking : All-Purpose Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
1 bulb garlic, cloves separated, peeled, and sliced
4 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
4 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup capers
1 cup pitted green olives, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cups portobello mushroom caps, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon habanero hot sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the garlic until lightly browned. Drain excess oil. Mix in the whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, green chiles, tomato paste, capers, green olives, parsley, portobello mushroom caps, horseradish, habanero sauce, and sugar. Season with Italian seasoning, oregano, and cumin. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes.
1/4 cup olive oil
1 bulb garlic, cloves separated, peeled, and sliced
4 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
4 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup capers
1 cup pitted green olives, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cups portobello mushroom caps, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon habanero hot sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the garlic until lightly browned. Drain excess oil. Mix in the whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, green chiles, tomato paste, capers, green olives, parsley, portobello mushroom caps, horseradish, habanero sauce, and sugar. Season with Italian seasoning, oregano, and cumin. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes.
Cooking : Banana Oat Muffins
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed bananas
Directions
Combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat the egg lightly. Stir in the milk, oil, and vanilla. Add the mashed banana, and combine thoroughly. Stir the flour mixture into the banana mixture until just combined. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper bake cups, and divide the batter among them.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 18 to 20 minutes.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed bananas
Directions
Combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat the egg lightly. Stir in the milk, oil, and vanilla. Add the mashed banana, and combine thoroughly. Stir the flour mixture into the banana mixture until just combined. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper bake cups, and divide the batter among them.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 18 to 20 minutes.
Cooking : Broccoli Peanut Picnic Slaw
Ingredients
4 cups Green Cabbage, shredded
4 cups Broccoli broken into small florets
1/2 cup Raisins
3/4 cup Dry Roasted Peanuts
1/2 cup Onion, chopped
10 slices Bacon, crumbled
1 cup Marzetti� Slaw Dressing
1/4 cup Sugar
Directions
In a salad bowl, mix all ingredients together, making sure the flavor is blended well. In a small bowl, mix slaw dressing and sugar together. Pour on top of vegetables. Mix and chill overnight.
4 cups Green Cabbage, shredded
4 cups Broccoli broken into small florets
1/2 cup Raisins
3/4 cup Dry Roasted Peanuts
1/2 cup Onion, chopped
10 slices Bacon, crumbled
1 cup Marzetti� Slaw Dressing
1/4 cup Sugar
Directions
In a salad bowl, mix all ingredients together, making sure the flavor is blended well. In a small bowl, mix slaw dressing and sugar together. Pour on top of vegetables. Mix and chill overnight.
Cooking : Beef or Chicken Marinade
Ingredients
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Directions
In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, distilled white vinegar, garlic powder, ground ginger, vegetable oil, green onions and black pepper. Place desired meat in marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours before grilling.
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Directions
In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, distilled white vinegar, garlic powder, ground ginger, vegetable oil, green onions and black pepper. Place desired meat in marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours before grilling.
Cooking : Brazilian Passion Fruit Mousse (Maracuja)
Ingredients
8 passion fruits
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups cream
Directions
Break passion fruits in half, and empty contents into a bowl. Use a little water to help rinse the juice out of the skins. Mix with hands to soften pulp. Strain through a sieve or cheesecloth. Stir in sugar and sweetened condensed milk.
In a chilled bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the cream into the passion fruit mixture, then quickly fold in remaining cream until no streaks remain. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
8 passion fruits
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups cream
Directions
Break passion fruits in half, and empty contents into a bowl. Use a little water to help rinse the juice out of the skins. Mix with hands to soften pulp. Strain through a sieve or cheesecloth. Stir in sugar and sweetened condensed milk.
In a chilled bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the cream into the passion fruit mixture, then quickly fold in remaining cream until no streaks remain. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Cooking : Bayou Samburgers
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef
4 cloves roasted garlic, chopped
1 pinch garlic pepper
1 pinch lemon pepper
1 pinch Cajun seasoning
4 slices sweet onion, 1/2 inch thick
4 large Hawaiian sweet rolls
4 slices American cheese
4 slices smoked Edam cheese
4 green leaf lettuce leaves
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced
8 dill pickle slices
Creole mustard (optional)
creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™ (optional)
ketchup (optional)
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Mix together the ground beef and roasted garlic. Form the mixture into four balls, and flatten into patties about 3/4 inch thick. Sprinkle the patties with garlic pepper, lemon salt, and Cajun seasoning.
Lightly oil the grilling surface. Place onions on the grill, and toast on both sides. Place beef patties on the grill, and set the onions on top of them. Grill for about 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. If you're lucky (or trashy) enough to still have a coffee can of grease on your stove, brush both sides of the Hawaiian rolls, then toast them on the grill.
To assemble, place the patties on buns, and top with slices of American and Edam cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and your choice of condiments such as ketchup, Creole mustard, and salad dressing. These listed are some of mine.
2 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef
4 cloves roasted garlic, chopped
1 pinch garlic pepper
1 pinch lemon pepper
1 pinch Cajun seasoning
4 slices sweet onion, 1/2 inch thick
4 large Hawaiian sweet rolls
4 slices American cheese
4 slices smoked Edam cheese
4 green leaf lettuce leaves
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced
8 dill pickle slices
Creole mustard (optional)
creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™ (optional)
ketchup (optional)
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Mix together the ground beef and roasted garlic. Form the mixture into four balls, and flatten into patties about 3/4 inch thick. Sprinkle the patties with garlic pepper, lemon salt, and Cajun seasoning.
Lightly oil the grilling surface. Place onions on the grill, and toast on both sides. Place beef patties on the grill, and set the onions on top of them. Grill for about 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. If you're lucky (or trashy) enough to still have a coffee can of grease on your stove, brush both sides of the Hawaiian rolls, then toast them on the grill.
To assemble, place the patties on buns, and top with slices of American and Edam cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and your choice of condiments such as ketchup, Creole mustard, and salad dressing. These listed are some of mine.
Cooking : Beef Loaf Deluxe
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 baking potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 15x10 inch roasting pan. Place the potatoes, green and red peppers, and onions in the pan and toss with the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Bake in a preheated oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine egg, ground beef, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and bread crumbs. Mix thoroughly. Shape into a loaf about 8x4x4 inches.
When vegetables have cooked for 20 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Take roasting pan out of oven and stir in zucchini. Push the vegetables to the sides of the pan. Place the meat loaf in the center of the pan and pour the tomato sauce over the loaf and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bake in a preheated oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until done.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 baking potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 15x10 inch roasting pan. Place the potatoes, green and red peppers, and onions in the pan and toss with the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Bake in a preheated oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine egg, ground beef, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and bread crumbs. Mix thoroughly. Shape into a loaf about 8x4x4 inches.
When vegetables have cooked for 20 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Take roasting pan out of oven and stir in zucchini. Push the vegetables to the sides of the pan. Place the meat loaf in the center of the pan and pour the tomato sauce over the loaf and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bake in a preheated oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until done.
Cooking : Aunt Jane's Brown Bread
Ingredients
2 cups milk
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups bread flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons baking powder
Directions
Butter and flour two 9x5 inch bread pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a small bowl combine milk, sugar and molasses.
Mix together whole wheat flour, regular flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Add to milk mixture and mix well.
Pour mixture into bread pans. Bake for 45 minutes.
2 cups milk
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups bread flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons baking powder
Directions
Butter and flour two 9x5 inch bread pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a small bowl combine milk, sugar and molasses.
Mix together whole wheat flour, regular flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Add to milk mixture and mix well.
Pour mixture into bread pans. Bake for 45 minutes.
Cooking : Banana and Chocolate Bread Pudding
Ingredients
2 cups milk
1 cup SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 cups cubed French bread
2 bananas, sliced
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, mix eggs, milk, SPLENDA� Granulated Sweetener, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in bread, bananas, and chocolate chips, and let rest 5 minutes for bread to soak. Pour into prepared pan.
Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place loaf pan on towel inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with water to reach halfway up the sides of the loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
2 cups milk
1 cup SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 cups cubed French bread
2 bananas, sliced
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, mix eggs, milk, SPLENDA� Granulated Sweetener, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in bread, bananas, and chocolate chips, and let rest 5 minutes for bread to soak. Pour into prepared pan.
Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place loaf pan on towel inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with water to reach halfway up the sides of the loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooking : Asparagus and Yukon Gold Potato Soup with Crab and Chive Sour Cream
Ingredients
1/3 cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and white pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and coarsely chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken stock
2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
1 pinch salt and white pepper to taste
4 ounces lump crabmeat
Directions
In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, chives and lemon juice. Season with salt and white pepper. Cover and refrigerate until needed to blend the flavors.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the asparagus and onion; cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme, and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the flour until smooth, then gradually whisk in the chicken stock to avoid causing lumps. Add the potatoes and bring to a simmer. Simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Puree the soup in a food processor or blender, or use a stick blender in the pot. Return to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and white pepper.
To serve, ladle soup into warmed bowls and garnish with a dollop of the chive sour cream and a few chunks of crabmeat. Garnish with additional chives if you have extra.
1/3 cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and white pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and coarsely chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken stock
2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
1 pinch salt and white pepper to taste
4 ounces lump crabmeat
Directions
In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, chives and lemon juice. Season with salt and white pepper. Cover and refrigerate until needed to blend the flavors.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the asparagus and onion; cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme, and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the flour until smooth, then gradually whisk in the chicken stock to avoid causing lumps. Add the potatoes and bring to a simmer. Simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Puree the soup in a food processor or blender, or use a stick blender in the pot. Return to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and white pepper.
To serve, ladle soup into warmed bowls and garnish with a dollop of the chive sour cream and a few chunks of crabmeat. Garnish with additional chives if you have extra.
Cooking : Banana Nut Cake
Ingredients
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Pecan halves (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
Separate the eggs and set aside.
Stir the baking soda into the buttermilk. Cream 1/2 cup of the butter or margarine with the white sugar. Add the egg yolks, and vanilla, beating well. Add flour alternately with the mashed bananas. Stir in the buttermilk mixture.
Beat the egg whites until stiff. Stir the pecans into the cake batter then fold in the egg whites. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until cakes test done. Let cakes cool in pans.
To Make Icing: Cream 3 tablespoons butter or margarine with the confectioners' sugar. Stir in the heavy cream until well blended. Spread icing on to cooled cake layers. Top with pecan halves if desired.
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Pecan halves (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
Separate the eggs and set aside.
Stir the baking soda into the buttermilk. Cream 1/2 cup of the butter or margarine with the white sugar. Add the egg yolks, and vanilla, beating well. Add flour alternately with the mashed bananas. Stir in the buttermilk mixture.
Beat the egg whites until stiff. Stir the pecans into the cake batter then fold in the egg whites. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until cakes test done. Let cakes cool in pans.
To Make Icing: Cream 3 tablespoons butter or margarine with the confectioners' sugar. Stir in the heavy cream until well blended. Spread icing on to cooled cake layers. Top with pecan halves if desired.
Cooking : Barley Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
4 slices bacon, fat removed and meat finely chopped
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 carrots, diced
12 button mushrooms, quartered
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup barley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 bay leaf, crushed
ground black pepper to taste
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 dark meat chicken pieces
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large skillet, fry bacon until browned. Reserve bacon fat for sauteeing chicken later. Add onions and carrots to skillet and saute 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, stock, barley, thyme, marjoram, parsley, bay leaf and pepper to taste. Mix all together and spread mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Add green bell pepper on top and stir to settle.
Heat reserved bacon fat in skillet and brown chicken. Place browned chicken on top of barley mixture, cover baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
4 slices bacon, fat removed and meat finely chopped
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 carrots, diced
12 button mushrooms, quartered
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup barley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 bay leaf, crushed
ground black pepper to taste
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 dark meat chicken pieces
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large skillet, fry bacon until browned. Reserve bacon fat for sauteeing chicken later. Add onions and carrots to skillet and saute 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, stock, barley, thyme, marjoram, parsley, bay leaf and pepper to taste. Mix all together and spread mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Add green bell pepper on top and stir to settle.
Heat reserved bacon fat in skillet and brown chicken. Place browned chicken on top of barley mixture, cover baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Cooking : Asparagus Soup I
Ingredients
4 large potatoes, peeled
2 cubes chicken bouillon
2 (10 ounce) cans asparagus
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fennel greens for garnish
Directions
Boil and mash potatoes. Puree in a blender, and set aside.
In large pot, dissolve bouillon in water following the directions on the package.
Add asparagus spears, and stir until spears are dissolved. Stir in the potatoes. Season with fennel seeds and pepper to taste. Garnish with fennel greenery if desired. Serve hot.
4 large potatoes, peeled
2 cubes chicken bouillon
2 (10 ounce) cans asparagus
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fennel greens for garnish
Directions
Boil and mash potatoes. Puree in a blender, and set aside.
In large pot, dissolve bouillon in water following the directions on the package.
Add asparagus spears, and stir until spears are dissolved. Stir in the potatoes. Season with fennel seeds and pepper to taste. Garnish with fennel greenery if desired. Serve hot.
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