Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
4 skinless chicken thighs
1/2 onion, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, drained
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken thighs on both sides, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Remove the chicken thighs and set aside. In the hot skillet, cook and stir the onions until softened, about 5 minutes.
Pour the apricot halves, chili sauce, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and black pepper into a blender, and pulse several times to puree. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the onions, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer the sauce until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Return the chicken thighs to the sauce, and spoon sauce over the chicken. Simmer until the chicken is tender and no longer pink inside, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve chicken topped with sauce.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Cooking : Black Bean Cigars
Ingredients
24 frozen potato rounds, thawed and mashed slightly
1 large tomato, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
1/2 cup picante sauce
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix together the potato rounds, tomato, cilantro, black beans, sour cream, shredded cheese, picante sauce, chili powder and cayenne pepper. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the mixture into each tortilla, and roll up. Place filled tortillas seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Spray the tops of the tortilla rolls with cooking spray. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, remove foil, and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until golden. Let stand for 5 minutes to set before serving.
24 frozen potato rounds, thawed and mashed slightly
1 large tomato, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
1/2 cup picante sauce
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix together the potato rounds, tomato, cilantro, black beans, sour cream, shredded cheese, picante sauce, chili powder and cayenne pepper. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the mixture into each tortilla, and roll up. Place filled tortillas seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Spray the tops of the tortilla rolls with cooking spray. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, remove foil, and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until golden. Let stand for 5 minutes to set before serving.
Cooking : Anise Almond Loaf
Ingredients
3/4 cup water (70 to 80 degrees F)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon anise seed
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup chopped almonds
Directions
In bread machine pan, place first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose light crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add almonds.
3/4 cup water (70 to 80 degrees F)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon anise seed
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup chopped almonds
Directions
In bread machine pan, place first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose light crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add almonds.
Cooking : Amazing Greek Pasta
Ingredients
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can organic Italian diced tomatoes
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
15 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
crushed red pepper to taste (optional)
crumbled Feta or grated Parmesan Cheese
Directions
In a skillet, cook onion in olive oil over medium high heat until tender and translucent. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, capers, olives, vinegar, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper (if using).
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, time permitting. Serve over pasta, fish, or chicken, and top with crumbled feta or grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can organic Italian diced tomatoes
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
15 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
crushed red pepper to taste (optional)
crumbled Feta or grated Parmesan Cheese
Directions
In a skillet, cook onion in olive oil over medium high heat until tender and translucent. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, capers, olives, vinegar, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper (if using).
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, time permitting. Serve over pasta, fish, or chicken, and top with crumbled feta or grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Cooking : Beefy Biscuit Cups
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (10 ounce) can large refrigerated biscuits
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce; cook over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Press biscuits onto the bottom and up the sides of greased muffin cups. Spoon 2 tablespoons meat mixture into the center of each cup. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 3 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.
1 pound ground beef
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (10 ounce) can large refrigerated biscuits
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce; cook over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Press biscuits onto the bottom and up the sides of greased muffin cups. Spoon 2 tablespoons meat mixture into the center of each cup. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 3 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.
Cooking : Broiled Lemon and Garlic Tiger Prawns
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven on broiler setting. With a sharp knife, remove tails from prawns, and butterfly them from the underside. Arrange prawns on broiler pan.
In a small saucepan, melt butter with garlic and lemon juice. Pour 1/4 cup butter mixture in a small bowl, and brush onto prawns. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over shrimp.
Place broiler pan on top rack, and broil prawns for 4 to 5 minutes, or until done. Serve with remaining butter mixture for dipping.
1 1/2 pounds tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven on broiler setting. With a sharp knife, remove tails from prawns, and butterfly them from the underside. Arrange prawns on broiler pan.
In a small saucepan, melt butter with garlic and lemon juice. Pour 1/4 cup butter mixture in a small bowl, and brush onto prawns. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over shrimp.
Place broiler pan on top rack, and broil prawns for 4 to 5 minutes, or until done. Serve with remaining butter mixture for dipping.
Cooking : Banana Split Cake IV
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 quart strawberries, stemmed and quartered
1 1/2 cups sugar free strawberry glaze
1 (12 ounce) container lite frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and quartered
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Chill to set.
In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth and creamy. Spread over the chilled graham cracker crust. Arrange the sliced bananas over the cream cheese mixture. Then cover with the drained crushed pineapple. Place strawberries cut side down over the pineapple layer, then coat with the strawberry glaze. Spread the whipped topping over the strawberry layer, decorate with maraschino cherries and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 quart strawberries, stemmed and quartered
1 1/2 cups sugar free strawberry glaze
1 (12 ounce) container lite frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and quartered
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Chill to set.
In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth and creamy. Spread over the chilled graham cracker crust. Arrange the sliced bananas over the cream cheese mixture. Then cover with the drained crushed pineapple. Place strawberries cut side down over the pineapple layer, then coat with the strawberry glaze. Spread the whipped topping over the strawberry layer, decorate with maraschino cherries and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Cooking : Brown Sugar and Port Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large orange, juiced and zested
9 tablespoons port wine
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, brown sugar, orange zest and juice, and port wine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the cranberries have popped and the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool, and refrigerate overnight before serving.
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large orange, juiced and zested
9 tablespoons port wine
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, brown sugar, orange zest and juice, and port wine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the cranberries have popped and the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool, and refrigerate overnight before serving.
Cooking : Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal Muffins
Ingredients
Streusel Topping:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 packets instant maple and brown sugar oatmeal
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups.
Combine 3 tablespoons flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Use a pastry blender or two knives to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve.
Combine 1 3/4 cup flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and the instant oatmeal in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture; pour in the egg, milk, and oil. Stir just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full. Evenly sprinkle streusel topping over muffins.
Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Streusel Topping:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 packets instant maple and brown sugar oatmeal
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups.
Combine 3 tablespoons flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Use a pastry blender or two knives to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve.
Combine 1 3/4 cup flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and the instant oatmeal in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture; pour in the egg, milk, and oil. Stir just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full. Evenly sprinkle streusel topping over muffins.
Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Cooking : Aloo Gobi ki Subzi (Potatoes and Cauliflower)
Ingredients
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon mustard seed
1 pinch asafoetida powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 pinch ground turmeric
1 hot green pepper, split down its length (optional)
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1 potato, cubed
1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
salt to taste
Directions
Heat oil over a medium-high heat. Toss in the mustard seeds; when they start spluttering, add the asafoetida, followed by the cumin seeds, turmeric powder and the green pepper. Add the chopped tomatoes and ginger; stir and saute for a few minutes.
Add the potato, cauliflower florets, sugar and salt; stir well and cook until the potatoes are cooked and the cauliflower tender yet crunchy. (For a crunchier cauliflower, add it when the potatoes are just getting done but not quite finished cooking).
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon mustard seed
1 pinch asafoetida powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 pinch ground turmeric
1 hot green pepper, split down its length (optional)
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1 potato, cubed
1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
salt to taste
Directions
Heat oil over a medium-high heat. Toss in the mustard seeds; when they start spluttering, add the asafoetida, followed by the cumin seeds, turmeric powder and the green pepper. Add the chopped tomatoes and ginger; stir and saute for a few minutes.
Add the potato, cauliflower florets, sugar and salt; stir well and cook until the potatoes are cooked and the cauliflower tender yet crunchy. (For a crunchier cauliflower, add it when the potatoes are just getting done but not quite finished cooking).
Cooking : American Frittata
Ingredients
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 onions, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup cubed ham
salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft.
Stir in eggs, drained potatoes, ham, salt and pepper. Cook until eggs are firm on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Top frittata with shredded cheese and place in preheated oven until cheese is melted and eggs are completely firm, about 10 minutes.
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 onions, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup cubed ham
salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft.
Stir in eggs, drained potatoes, ham, salt and pepper. Cook until eggs are firm on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Top frittata with shredded cheese and place in preheated oven until cheese is melted and eggs are completely firm, about 10 minutes.
Cooking : Anise Seed Rolls
Ingredients
2 cups milk
2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
1 quart water, divided
2/3 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons anise seeds
8 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
Directions
Pour the milk into a pan, and heat just until bubbles form around the edge of the pan. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm (110 degrees F/45 degrees C).
Dissolve yeast in 1 cup lukewarm (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) water. Allow to rest 5 minutes.
Beat the shortening with the sugar, eggs, salt, and anise seeds in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the milk and yeast mixture. Gradually mix in the flour, stirring to make a soft dough (dough should not be sticky). Add more flour if needed. Cover bowl with a clean cloth, and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Punch down dough, divide into two pieces, and roll out each piece into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut dough into 8x1 inch strips. Twist each strip into a simple knot, and place on prepared baking sheet. Cover with a clean cloth, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Pour 1 quart water into a pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Dip each roll quickly into the boiling water, and return to baking sheet.
Bake rolls in preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
2 cups milk
2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
1 quart water, divided
2/3 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons anise seeds
8 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
Directions
Pour the milk into a pan, and heat just until bubbles form around the edge of the pan. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm (110 degrees F/45 degrees C).
Dissolve yeast in 1 cup lukewarm (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) water. Allow to rest 5 minutes.
Beat the shortening with the sugar, eggs, salt, and anise seeds in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the milk and yeast mixture. Gradually mix in the flour, stirring to make a soft dough (dough should not be sticky). Add more flour if needed. Cover bowl with a clean cloth, and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Punch down dough, divide into two pieces, and roll out each piece into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut dough into 8x1 inch strips. Twist each strip into a simple knot, and place on prepared baking sheet. Cover with a clean cloth, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Pour 1 quart water into a pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Dip each roll quickly into the boiling water, and return to baking sheet.
Bake rolls in preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
Cooking : Apple and Onion Beef Pot Roast
Ingredients
1 (3 pound) boneless beef sirloin tip roast, cut in half
1 cup water
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 large tart apple, quartered
1 large onion, sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1/8 teaspoon browning sauce
Directions
In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown roast on all sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add water to the skillet, stirring to loosen any browned bits; pour over roast. Sprinkle with seasoned salt, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Top with apple and onion. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until the meat is tender.
Remove roast and onion; let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Strain cooking liquid into a saucepan, discarding apple. Bring liquid to a boil; cook until reduced to 2 cups, about 15 minutes. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir in browning sauce. Stir into cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over beef and onion.
1 (3 pound) boneless beef sirloin tip roast, cut in half
1 cup water
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 large tart apple, quartered
1 large onion, sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1/8 teaspoon browning sauce
Directions
In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown roast on all sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add water to the skillet, stirring to loosen any browned bits; pour over roast. Sprinkle with seasoned salt, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Top with apple and onion. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until the meat is tender.
Remove roast and onion; let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Strain cooking liquid into a saucepan, discarding apple. Bring liquid to a boil; cook until reduced to 2 cups, about 15 minutes. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir in browning sauce. Stir into cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over beef and onion.
Cooking : Apricot Crumble
Ingredients
8 cups fresh apricots, pitted and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped (optional)
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Toss the apricots with the lemon juice in a bowl; set aside. Combine oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a bowl. Cut in the butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set 2 cups of the oat mixture aside in a bowl. Mix the water into the remaining oat mixture until well blended; pat mixture into the prepared baking dish to make a crust. Spread the apricots evenly over the crust, and top with the reserved crumble mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Served hot with whipped cream.
8 cups fresh apricots, pitted and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped (optional)
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Toss the apricots with the lemon juice in a bowl; set aside. Combine oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a bowl. Cut in the butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set 2 cups of the oat mixture aside in a bowl. Mix the water into the remaining oat mixture until well blended; pat mixture into the prepared baking dish to make a crust. Spread the apricots evenly over the crust, and top with the reserved crumble mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Served hot with whipped cream.
Cooking : Beef Tenderloin Steaks Topped with Horseradish and Dijon Mustard
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons horseradish
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 (8 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
Salt to taste
Directions
Stir together Dijon, horseradish, basil, thyme, tarragon, and pepper. Spread mixture evenly over top and sides of the steaks. Wrap individually with plastic wrap, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a small, glass baking dish with cooking spray.
Unwrap steaks and sprinkle with salt to taste. Place into baking dish, and roast in preheated oven to desired degree of doneness (30 minutes for medium-rare, 60 minutes for well done).
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons horseradish
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 (8 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
Salt to taste
Directions
Stir together Dijon, horseradish, basil, thyme, tarragon, and pepper. Spread mixture evenly over top and sides of the steaks. Wrap individually with plastic wrap, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a small, glass baking dish with cooking spray.
Unwrap steaks and sprinkle with salt to taste. Place into baking dish, and roast in preheated oven to desired degree of doneness (30 minutes for medium-rare, 60 minutes for well done).
Cooking : Brennan's Irish Soda Bread
Ingredients
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Stir the milk and vinegar together, and allow to stand until curdled, about 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet. In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually stir the soured milk into the flour mixture until the dough just comes together, and turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface. Knead a few times, and shape into a round. Place the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut an X shape into the top of the dough to release steam and help the bread keep its round shape.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Stir the milk and vinegar together, and allow to stand until curdled, about 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet. In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually stir the soured milk into the flour mixture until the dough just comes together, and turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface. Knead a few times, and shape into a round. Place the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut an X shape into the top of the dough to release steam and help the bread keep its round shape.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.
Cooking : Apple Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ingredients
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup chopped apple
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Italian-style dried bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
Combine apple, cheese, and bread crumbs. Set aside.
Flatten chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper to 1/4 inch thickness. Divide apple mixture between chicken breasts, and roll up each breast. Secure with toothpicks.
Melt butter or margarine in a 7 inch skillet over medium heat. Brown stuffed chicken breasts. Add wine and 1/4 cup water. Cover. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Combine 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch; stir into juices in pan. Cook and stir until thickened. Pour gravy over chicken, and garnish with parsley. Serve.
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup chopped apple
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Italian-style dried bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
Combine apple, cheese, and bread crumbs. Set aside.
Flatten chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper to 1/4 inch thickness. Divide apple mixture between chicken breasts, and roll up each breast. Secure with toothpicks.
Melt butter or margarine in a 7 inch skillet over medium heat. Brown stuffed chicken breasts. Add wine and 1/4 cup water. Cover. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Combine 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch; stir into juices in pan. Cook and stir until thickened. Pour gravy over chicken, and garnish with parsley. Serve.
Cooking : Austin Margarita (aka Mexican Martini)
Ingredients
1/2 cup ice cubes
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger silver tequila
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger Cointreau
2 teaspoons Grand Marnier liqueur (optional)
2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers freshly squeezed lime juice
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger freshly squeezed orange juice
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 pimento-stuffed green olives (optional)
Directions
Place the ice cubes into a margarita glass. Pour in the tequila, Cointreau, and Grand Marnier. Pour in the lime juice, orange juice, and lemon juice to taste. Garnish with a pimento stuffed olive if desired
1/2 cup ice cubes
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger silver tequila
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger Cointreau
2 teaspoons Grand Marnier liqueur (optional)
2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers freshly squeezed lime juice
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger freshly squeezed orange juice
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 pimento-stuffed green olives (optional)
Directions
Place the ice cubes into a margarita glass. Pour in the tequila, Cointreau, and Grand Marnier. Pour in the lime juice, orange juice, and lemon juice to taste. Garnish with a pimento stuffed olive if desired
Cooking : Basil and Sun-dried Tomato Bread
Ingredients
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
3 cups bread flour
3 tablespoons wheat bran
1/3 cup quinoa
3 tablespoons instant powdered milk
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup boiling water to cover
Directions
In a small bowl, pour boiling water over sun-dried tomato halves to cover. Soak for 10 minutes, drain, and cool to room temperature. With scissors, snip into 1/4 inch pieces.
Place all ingredients into the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the Basic or White Bread cycle, and Start.
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
3 cups bread flour
3 tablespoons wheat bran
1/3 cup quinoa
3 tablespoons instant powdered milk
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup boiling water to cover
Directions
In a small bowl, pour boiling water over sun-dried tomato halves to cover. Soak for 10 minutes, drain, and cool to room temperature. With scissors, snip into 1/4 inch pieces.
Place all ingredients into the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the Basic or White Bread cycle, and Start.
Cooking : Blue Cheese Dressing
Ingredients
6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Cover and refrigerate.
6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Cover and refrigerate.
Cooking : Broccoli-Stuffed Lasagna Spirals
Ingredients
10 wide lasagna noodles
2 (10 ounce) packages chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (32 ounce) jar Classico� Tomato and Basil Sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse.
In a large bowl combine broccoli, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, green onions, basil and nutmeg.
Spread about 1/2 cup of the broccoli mixture along each noodle. Roll noodles to form spirals. Place in prepared dish. Spoon spaghetti sauce on and around spirals, and top with Parmesan cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
10 wide lasagna noodles
2 (10 ounce) packages chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (32 ounce) jar Classico� Tomato and Basil Sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse.
In a large bowl combine broccoli, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, green onions, basil and nutmeg.
Spread about 1/2 cup of the broccoli mixture along each noodle. Roll noodles to form spirals. Place in prepared dish. Spoon spaghetti sauce on and around spirals, and top with Parmesan cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Cooking : Barbequed Hamburgers
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons minced onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
4 teaspoons granulated sugar
2/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix the ground beef, oats, milk, 2 tablespoons minced onion, salt, and pepper. Let stand for a few minutes until milk is absorbed, and shape into 8 patties.
In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and 1/4 cup chopped onion; set aside.
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and fry the patties until brown on both sides. Pour the sauce in with the patties, and reduce heat. Continue cooking about 15 minutes.
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons minced onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
4 teaspoons granulated sugar
2/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix the ground beef, oats, milk, 2 tablespoons minced onion, salt, and pepper. Let stand for a few minutes until milk is absorbed, and shape into 8 patties.
In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and 1/4 cup chopped onion; set aside.
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and fry the patties until brown on both sides. Pour the sauce in with the patties, and reduce heat. Continue cooking about 15 minutes.
Cooking : Antoinette's Strawberry Freeze
Ingredients
3/4 cup white sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed
2 bananas, diced
1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and cream cheese until smooth. In a separate bowl, mix together the pineapple, strawberries, bananas, and whipped topping. Fold the fruit mixture into the cream cheese mixture until evenly blended.
Spread into a 9x13 inch glass dish, or divide among several smaller serving dishes. Cover with plastic wrap, and freeze overnight.
Thaw for approximately 20 minutes before serving.
3/4 cup white sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed
2 bananas, diced
1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and cream cheese until smooth. In a separate bowl, mix together the pineapple, strawberries, bananas, and whipped topping. Fold the fruit mixture into the cream cheese mixture until evenly blended.
Spread into a 9x13 inch glass dish, or divide among several smaller serving dishes. Cover with plastic wrap, and freeze overnight.
Thaw for approximately 20 minutes before serving.
Cooking : Beef Burger Pie with Cheese Puff
Ingredients
2 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 ounce) can carrots, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt 2 tablespoons of shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and ground beef to the pan, and cook until onion is tender and beef is browned, stirring frequently and crumbling beef. Drain fat. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper, then sprinkle 3 tablespoons of flour over the top. Pour in the tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce, and stir to blend everything. Cook for a few minutes, until slightly thickened. Stir in the carrots and green beans, then transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish.
In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup of flour, baking powder, mustard powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cut in 2 tablespoons of shortening until only small lumps remain, then stir in the cheese and milk to make a thick batter. Spoon over the top of the casserole, and spread evenly.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top of the puff is golden brown.
2 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 ounce) can carrots, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt 2 tablespoons of shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and ground beef to the pan, and cook until onion is tender and beef is browned, stirring frequently and crumbling beef. Drain fat. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper, then sprinkle 3 tablespoons of flour over the top. Pour in the tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce, and stir to blend everything. Cook for a few minutes, until slightly thickened. Stir in the carrots and green beans, then transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish.
In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup of flour, baking powder, mustard powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cut in 2 tablespoons of shortening until only small lumps remain, then stir in the cheese and milk to make a thick batter. Spoon over the top of the casserole, and spread evenly.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top of the puff is golden brown.
Cooking : Baked Fish with Shrimp
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds red snapper fillets
1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat. Whisk in flour and salt to make a paste. Gradually whisk in milk. Stirring constantly, cook until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Select a pan large enough to accommodate all the fillets in one layer. Coat with cooking spray. Arrange fish in pan, and cover with shrimp.. Pour white sauce over shrimp. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes.
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds red snapper fillets
1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat. Whisk in flour and salt to make a paste. Gradually whisk in milk. Stirring constantly, cook until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Select a pan large enough to accommodate all the fillets in one layer. Coat with cooking spray. Arrange fish in pan, and cover with shrimp.. Pour white sauce over shrimp. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes.
Cooking : Apricot-Orange Glazed Carrots
Ingredients
8 medium carrots, sliced
1/2 cup dried apricots, sliced
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Directions
Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 9-11 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
In the same pan, combine the remaining ingredients; cook and stir until lightly thickened. Return carrots to the pan; stir until glazed and heated through.
8 medium carrots, sliced
1/2 cup dried apricots, sliced
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Directions
Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 9-11 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
In the same pan, combine the remaining ingredients; cook and stir until lightly thickened. Return carrots to the pan; stir until glazed and heated through.
Cooking : Bran Muffins III
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups wheat bran
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
6 tablespoons molasses
2 cups buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease muffin pans or line with paper cups.
In a large bowl, combine all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat bran, salt and baking soda. Add molasses, buttermilk, egg and butter; stir just to moisten. Scoop batter into prepared muffin pans. Cups should be 2/3 to 3/4 full.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups wheat bran
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
6 tablespoons molasses
2 cups buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease muffin pans or line with paper cups.
In a large bowl, combine all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat bran, salt and baking soda. Add molasses, buttermilk, egg and butter; stir just to moisten. Scoop batter into prepared muffin pans. Cups should be 2/3 to 3/4 full.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cooking : Brie and Walnut Tartlets
Ingredients
1/2 (17.3 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm� Puff Pastry Sheets
3/4 pound Brie cheese, well chilled and rind removed
1/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
Directions
Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it's easy to handle. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the sheet into a 14-inch square. Cut into 36 (2 1/4-inch) squares. Gently press each square into each section of 3 (1 3/4-inch) mini muffin pans.
Cut the cheese into 36 pieces, about 1 x 1/2-inch thick. Stir the walnuts, brown sugar and mustard in a small cup. Spoon about 1/4 teaspoon of the sugar mixture on the bottom of each pastry square. Top each with a piece of cheese.
Bake the tartlets for 15 minutes or until golden. Let cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm.
1/2 (17.3 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm� Puff Pastry Sheets
3/4 pound Brie cheese, well chilled and rind removed
1/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
Directions
Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it's easy to handle. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the sheet into a 14-inch square. Cut into 36 (2 1/4-inch) squares. Gently press each square into each section of 3 (1 3/4-inch) mini muffin pans.
Cut the cheese into 36 pieces, about 1 x 1/2-inch thick. Stir the walnuts, brown sugar and mustard in a small cup. Spoon about 1/4 teaspoon of the sugar mixture on the bottom of each pastry square. Top each with a piece of cheese.
Bake the tartlets for 15 minutes or until golden. Let cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm.
Cooking : Bacon Quiche Tarts
Ingredients
5 slices bacon
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated flaky biscuit dough
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups.
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until crisp and evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
Place the cream cheese, milk, and eggs in a medium bowl, and beat until smooth with an electric mixer set on Low. Stir in Swiss cheese and green onion, and set aside.
Separate dough into 10 biscuits. Press into the bottom and sides of each muffin cup, forming 1/4 inch rims. Sprinkle half of the bacon into the bottoms of the dough-lined muffin cups. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into each cup.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until filling is set and rims of the tarts are golden brown. Sprinkle with the remaining bacon, and lightly press into the filling. Remove from pan, and serve warm.
5 slices bacon
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated flaky biscuit dough
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups.
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until crisp and evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
Place the cream cheese, milk, and eggs in a medium bowl, and beat until smooth with an electric mixer set on Low. Stir in Swiss cheese and green onion, and set aside.
Separate dough into 10 biscuits. Press into the bottom and sides of each muffin cup, forming 1/4 inch rims. Sprinkle half of the bacon into the bottoms of the dough-lined muffin cups. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into each cup.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until filling is set and rims of the tarts are golden brown. Sprinkle with the remaining bacon, and lightly press into the filling. Remove from pan, and serve warm.
Cooking : Big Al's Chicken
Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
10 skinless chicken thighs
Directions
In a jar with a lid, combine the vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, egg substitute, garlic powder, paprika, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Close the lid, and shake to blend. Place chicken in a shallow glass baking dish. Pour about 3/4 of the marinade over it, and reserve the rest for basting. Cover chicken, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard marinade from the dish. Cook the chicken for 10 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Brush reserved sauce onto chicken just before serving.
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
10 skinless chicken thighs
Directions
In a jar with a lid, combine the vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, egg substitute, garlic powder, paprika, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Close the lid, and shake to blend. Place chicken in a shallow glass baking dish. Pour about 3/4 of the marinade over it, and reserve the rest for basting. Cover chicken, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard marinade from the dish. Cook the chicken for 10 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Brush reserved sauce onto chicken just before serving.
Cooking : Basic Italian Biscotti
Ingredients
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 cup shortening
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions
Sift flour and measure. Resift with sugar and baking powder onto a flat surface. Cut shortening into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
Make a well in flour and break eggs into it. Add vanilla, and knead dough well for about 5 minutes until it is smooth, adding a little more flour if dough seems to soft and sticky.
Pinch off bits of dough about the size of an apricot, and form into desired shapes. Cookies may be baked as rings, strips, or in letters, such as S.
Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet and bake in hot 450 degree F (230 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes, until golden brown. Watch carefully, because they burn easily.
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 cup shortening
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions
Sift flour and measure. Resift with sugar and baking powder onto a flat surface. Cut shortening into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
Make a well in flour and break eggs into it. Add vanilla, and knead dough well for about 5 minutes until it is smooth, adding a little more flour if dough seems to soft and sticky.
Pinch off bits of dough about the size of an apricot, and form into desired shapes. Cookies may be baked as rings, strips, or in letters, such as S.
Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet and bake in hot 450 degree F (230 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes, until golden brown. Watch carefully, because they burn easily.
Cooking : Big Ray's Pork Pie
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds lean ground pork
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup water
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Crumble the ground pork into a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until evenly browned. Remove from heat, and mix in the fresh bread crumbs. Season with salt, cinnamon, and cloves, and mix well.
Press one of the pie crusts into the bottom and up the sides of a pie plate. Fill with the pork mixture. Place the second crust over the top, and pinch the seams to seal. Poke a couple of holes in the top crust to vent steam.
Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until crust is golden.
2 1/2 pounds lean ground pork
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup water
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Crumble the ground pork into a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until evenly browned. Remove from heat, and mix in the fresh bread crumbs. Season with salt, cinnamon, and cloves, and mix well.
Press one of the pie crusts into the bottom and up the sides of a pie plate. Fill with the pork mixture. Place the second crust over the top, and pinch the seams to seal. Poke a couple of holes in the top crust to vent steam.
Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until crust is golden.
Cooking : Broccoli Chicken
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of broccoli soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken breasts until cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Combine the milk and cream of broccoli soup; pour over the chicken. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for a few more minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese until well blended, and remove from heat. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of broccoli soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken breasts until cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Combine the milk and cream of broccoli soup; pour over the chicken. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for a few more minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese until well blended, and remove from heat. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
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 : Boston Cream Cake
Ingredients
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting
Directions
Make cake according to package directions, using two 8 inch round pans. allow cake to cool completely.
Mix pudding according to package directions, spread between layers.
Place chocolate icing, uncovered, in microwave for 30 seconds until thin, pour over top of cake until it runs down sides. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting
Directions
Make cake according to package directions, using two 8 inch round pans. allow cake to cool completely.
Mix pudding according to package directions, spread between layers.
Place chocolate icing, uncovered, in microwave for 30 seconds until thin, pour over top of cake until it runs down sides. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Cooking : Better Than Best Fried Chicken
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
seasoning salt to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste
oil for frying
Directions
In a shallow dish or bowl combine the soup, egg and seasoning salt (be careful, as soup is already salted); mix together. Dip chicken in mixture and turn to coat completely. Set aside.
In a resealable plastic bag mix together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. One at a time, place chicken pieces in bag, seal and shake to coat. Add more flour and/or cornstarch as necessary, but add them in equal parts (there should be an equal amount of each in the mixture).
Place coated chicken on a platter and allow to sit until it becomes doughy (this is critical, to ensure crispiness when fried). Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat; be sure to use enough oil to cover chicken pieces. Once chicken is doughy, test oil by dropping a piece of the 'dough' into it; the oil is ready when it starts to fry immediately.
Fry chicken pieces in oil for about 7 to 10 minutes each, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels and serve.
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
seasoning salt to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste
oil for frying
Directions
In a shallow dish or bowl combine the soup, egg and seasoning salt (be careful, as soup is already salted); mix together. Dip chicken in mixture and turn to coat completely. Set aside.
In a resealable plastic bag mix together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. One at a time, place chicken pieces in bag, seal and shake to coat. Add more flour and/or cornstarch as necessary, but add them in equal parts (there should be an equal amount of each in the mixture).
Place coated chicken on a platter and allow to sit until it becomes doughy (this is critical, to ensure crispiness when fried). Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat; be sure to use enough oil to cover chicken pieces. Once chicken is doughy, test oil by dropping a piece of the 'dough' into it; the oil is ready when it starts to fry immediately.
Fry chicken pieces in oil for about 7 to 10 minutes each, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels and serve.
Cooking : Apple Gouda Quesadillas
Ingredients
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 green onions, chopped
2 red apples, cored and thinly sliced
2 cups shredded Gouda cheese
Directions
Preheat a grill for high heat.
Brush oil onto one side of a tortilla, and place on a plate oil side down. Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of mustard on the top side, and top with green onion, apple slices and about 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Place a second tortilla on top, and brush the top with olive oil. Repeat with remaining ingredients, stacking the quesadillas on the plate.
Brush the grilling surface with oil, and place the quesadillas carefully on the grill. Grill for about 3 minutes, or until the bottom is crisp. Flip, and grill on the other side until crisp. Remove from the grill to serving plates and cut into quarters. Serve warm.
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 green onions, chopped
2 red apples, cored and thinly sliced
2 cups shredded Gouda cheese
Directions
Preheat a grill for high heat.
Brush oil onto one side of a tortilla, and place on a plate oil side down. Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of mustard on the top side, and top with green onion, apple slices and about 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Place a second tortilla on top, and brush the top with olive oil. Repeat with remaining ingredients, stacking the quesadillas on the plate.
Brush the grilling surface with oil, and place the quesadillas carefully on the grill. Grill for about 3 minutes, or until the bottom is crisp. Flip, and grill on the other side until crisp. Remove from the grill to serving plates and cut into quarters. Serve warm.
Cooking : Brown Rice and Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of asparagus soup
10 3/4 fluid ounces milk
1 1/2 cups water
1 pound chopped cooked chicken
1 cup uncooked brown rice
2 (14.5 ounce) cans French cut green beans
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
In a large bowl, mix the soup, milk, water, chicken, rice, green beans, Cheddar cheese, onion, and garlic. Season with parsley, basil, dill, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
Bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, until rice is tender. If water is absorbed too quickly, add more as needed.
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of asparagus soup
10 3/4 fluid ounces milk
1 1/2 cups water
1 pound chopped cooked chicken
1 cup uncooked brown rice
2 (14.5 ounce) cans French cut green beans
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
In a large bowl, mix the soup, milk, water, chicken, rice, green beans, Cheddar cheese, onion, and garlic. Season with parsley, basil, dill, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
Bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, until rice is tender. If water is absorbed too quickly, add more as needed.
Cooking : Blueberry Mini Muffins
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Additional sugar
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, buttermilk and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in blueberries (batter will be thick).
Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups with about a tablespoon of batter. Sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Additional sugar
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, buttermilk and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in blueberries (batter will be thick).
Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups with about a tablespoon of batter. Sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Cooking : Bread Pretzels
Ingredients
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups bread flour
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons kosher salt
Directions
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine yeast mixture, sugar, salt and 1 cup flour; beat well. Beat in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a stiff dough is formed. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in volume.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 pieces. Roll pieces out into long sticks and form into pretzel shape. Place pretzels on prepared baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with kosher salt.
Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups bread flour
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons kosher salt
Directions
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine yeast mixture, sugar, salt and 1 cup flour; beat well. Beat in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a stiff dough is formed. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in volume.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 pieces. Roll pieces out into long sticks and form into pretzel shape. Place pretzels on prepared baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with kosher salt.
Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
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