Ingredients
1 cup butter
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon hot water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cream butter or margarine and 1/4 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in almond extract. Add flour and salt; mix well.
Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten middle of dough ball with thumb print. Bake 8 - 10 minutes or until golden brown around edges. Let cool.
To make Frosting: combine confectioner's sugar and cocoa. Add water and vanilla and mix well. Place chocolate frosting into thumb print indention of cooled cookies.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Cooking : All Purpose Lime Marinade
Ingredients
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder
Directions
To make the marinade, whisk together the lime juice, teriyaki sauce, green onions, ginger, and ancho powder.
To use, marinate your chosen meat for 2 to 4 hours. Grill over hardwood charcoal.
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder
Directions
To make the marinade, whisk together the lime juice, teriyaki sauce, green onions, ginger, and ancho powder.
To use, marinate your chosen meat for 2 to 4 hours. Grill over hardwood charcoal.
Cooking : Best Carrot Cake Ever
Ingredients
6 cups grated carrots
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine grated carrots and brown sugar. Set aside for 60 minutes, then stir in raisins.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 10 inch cake pans.
In a large bowl, beat eggs until light. Gradually beat in the white sugar, oil and vanilla. Stir in the pineapple. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, stir into the wet mixture until absorbed. Finally stir in the carrot mixture and the walnuts. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until cake tests done with a toothpick. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. When completely cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.
6 cups grated carrots
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine grated carrots and brown sugar. Set aside for 60 minutes, then stir in raisins.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 10 inch cake pans.
In a large bowl, beat eggs until light. Gradually beat in the white sugar, oil and vanilla. Stir in the pineapple. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, stir into the wet mixture until absorbed. Finally stir in the carrot mixture and the walnuts. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until cake tests done with a toothpick. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. When completely cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.
Cooking : Almond Pie Bars
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup cold butter (no substitutes)
2 cups sugar
1 cup chopped almonds
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), melted
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
For the crust, combine flour and confectioners' sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. In a bowl, combine sugar, almonds and flour; stir in the remaining filling ingredients. Pour over crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store into refrigerator.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup cold butter (no substitutes)
2 cups sugar
1 cup chopped almonds
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), melted
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
For the crust, combine flour and confectioners' sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. In a bowl, combine sugar, almonds and flour; stir in the remaining filling ingredients. Pour over crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store into refrigerator.
Cooking : Apple Matzo Kugel
Ingredients
4 matzo sheets
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
2 apples - peeled, cored and cubed
1/2 cup raisins
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish. Break the matzo sheets into pieces, and soak in a bowl of water until soft. Drain in a colander, mashing to squeeze the water out.
In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, salt, sugar, oil and cinnamon. Add the soaked matzo, and mix well. Fold in the apples and raisins. Spoon into the prepared baking dish, and spread evenly.
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until nicely browned and apples are tender.
4 matzo sheets
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
2 apples - peeled, cored and cubed
1/2 cup raisins
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish. Break the matzo sheets into pieces, and soak in a bowl of water until soft. Drain in a colander, mashing to squeeze the water out.
In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, salt, sugar, oil and cinnamon. Add the soaked matzo, and mix well. Fold in the apples and raisins. Spoon into the prepared baking dish, and spread evenly.
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until nicely browned and apples are tender.
Cooking : A Potato Salad Sandwich
Ingredients
1 hamburger bun
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 leaves of lettuce
2 slices tomato
1/3 cup prepared potato salad
Directions
Open bun and spread each side with mayonnaise. Place lettuce leaves and tomato slices on bottom half of bun. Scoop potato salad onto tomato, and gently spread toward edges of bun. Cover with top of bun.
1 hamburger bun
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 leaves of lettuce
2 slices tomato
1/3 cup prepared potato salad
Directions
Open bun and spread each side with mayonnaise. Place lettuce leaves and tomato slices on bottom half of bun. Scoop potato salad onto tomato, and gently spread toward edges of bun. Cover with top of bun.
Cooking : BREAKSTONE'S Creamy Chicken Chipotle Skillet
Ingredients
1 tablespoon oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 1/2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can mushroom pieces and stems, undrained
2 chicken bouillon cubes
8 ounces medium egg noodles, uncooked
1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 (8 ounce) container BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat Sour Cream
Directions
Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and onions; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Add water, mushrooms with their liquid, the bouillon cubes and noodles; mix well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until noodles are tender and only a small amount of liquid remains. Stir in peppers. Cook an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Stir in sour cream.
1 tablespoon oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 1/2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can mushroom pieces and stems, undrained
2 chicken bouillon cubes
8 ounces medium egg noodles, uncooked
1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 (8 ounce) container BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat Sour Cream
Directions
Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and onions; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Add water, mushrooms with their liquid, the bouillon cubes and noodles; mix well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until noodles are tender and only a small amount of liquid remains. Stir in peppers. Cook an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Stir in sour cream.
Cooking : Autumn Apple Salad
Ingredients
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
2/3 cup white sugar
1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored gelatin mix
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup diced, unpeeled apples
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, boil the pineapple and sugar 3 minutes. Mix in the lemon gelatin mix, stirring until dissolved. Stir in the cream cheese. Remove from heat and allow to cool 10 to 15 minutes.
Gently fold the apples, nuts, celery and whipped topping into the mixture. Transfer to a 9x9 inch square pan. Refrigerate 4 hours, or until firm.
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
2/3 cup white sugar
1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored gelatin mix
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup diced, unpeeled apples
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, boil the pineapple and sugar 3 minutes. Mix in the lemon gelatin mix, stirring until dissolved. Stir in the cream cheese. Remove from heat and allow to cool 10 to 15 minutes.
Gently fold the apples, nuts, celery and whipped topping into the mixture. Transfer to a 9x9 inch square pan. Refrigerate 4 hours, or until firm.
Cooking : Beefy Bloody Caesar
Ingredients
1 pinch celery salt
1 fluid ounce vodka
6 fluid ounces tomato and clam juice cocktail
1 dash dry beef bouillon powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 stalk celery
Directions
Rub the rim of a cocktail glass with celery salt. Place ice in the glass, and pour in vodka and tomato and clam juice cocktail. Mix in the bouillon powder, hot pepper sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Garnish with celery.
1 pinch celery salt
1 fluid ounce vodka
6 fluid ounces tomato and clam juice cocktail
1 dash dry beef bouillon powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 stalk celery
Directions
Rub the rim of a cocktail glass with celery salt. Place ice in the glass, and pour in vodka and tomato and clam juice cocktail. Mix in the bouillon powder, hot pepper sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Garnish with celery.
Cooking : Banana Cake V
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup mashed bananas
1 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch pan.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs and beat well. Dissolve soda in the sour cream and add it to the butter mixture. Beat well. Add the mashed bananas and mix in. Add cake flour and mix well. Stir in vanilla extract.
Pour batter into a 9x9 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until done.
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup mashed bananas
1 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch pan.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs and beat well. Dissolve soda in the sour cream and add it to the butter mixture. Beat well. Add the mashed bananas and mix in. Add cake flour and mix well. Stir in vanilla extract.
Pour batter into a 9x9 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until done.
Cooking : Angel Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup butter
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1/2 cup white wine
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
4 ounces cream cheese with chives
1 pound angel hair pasta
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the package of dressing mix. Blend in wine and golden mushroom soup. Mix in cream cheese, and stir until smooth. Heat through, but do not boil. Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour sauce over.
Bake for 60 minutes in the preheated oven. Twenty minutes before the chicken is done, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta.
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup butter
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1/2 cup white wine
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
4 ounces cream cheese with chives
1 pound angel hair pasta
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the package of dressing mix. Blend in wine and golden mushroom soup. Mix in cream cheese, and stir until smooth. Heat through, but do not boil. Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour sauce over.
Bake for 60 minutes in the preheated oven. Twenty minutes before the chicken is done, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta.
Cooking : Appetizer Crab Pizza
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/4 cup milk
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and oil to 120 degrees F-130 degrees F. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down; divide in half. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a 13-in. circle; transfer to two 12-in. pizza pans. Build up edge slightly. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake crusts at 450 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine the cream cheese, crab, milk, feta cheese, basil, oregano, and garlic powder; spread mixture over each crust. Sprinkle each with 1/2 cup Swiss cheese. Bake 10-12 minutes longer or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges.
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/4 cup milk
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and oil to 120 degrees F-130 degrees F. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down; divide in half. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a 13-in. circle; transfer to two 12-in. pizza pans. Build up edge slightly. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake crusts at 450 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine the cream cheese, crab, milk, feta cheese, basil, oregano, and garlic powder; spread mixture over each crust. Sprinkle each with 1/2 cup Swiss cheese. Bake 10-12 minutes longer or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges.
Cooking : Anise Cookies (Springerle)
Ingredients
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon zest
4 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 drops anise oil
Directions
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until very light and fluffy. Stir in the anise oil and lemon zest. Add the flour and baking powder; mix until well blended. Cover and chill dough for 3 to 4 hours.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness. Use a springerle rolling pin or board to make the designs. Cut into 1 1/2 inch rectangles, place onto a cookie sheet, and let them sit out overnight, uncovered, in a cool dry place.
The next morning, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake the cookies for 15 to 20 minutes. Do not let the cookies brown. Allow cookies to cool, and store in an airtight tin for 1 week to blend the flavors.
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon zest
4 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 drops anise oil
Directions
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until very light and fluffy. Stir in the anise oil and lemon zest. Add the flour and baking powder; mix until well blended. Cover and chill dough for 3 to 4 hours.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness. Use a springerle rolling pin or board to make the designs. Cut into 1 1/2 inch rectangles, place onto a cookie sheet, and let them sit out overnight, uncovered, in a cool dry place.
The next morning, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake the cookies for 15 to 20 minutes. Do not let the cookies brown. Allow cookies to cool, and store in an airtight tin for 1 week to blend the flavors.
Cooking : Apple-Topped Pork Loin
Ingredients
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (4 pound) boneless pork loin roast
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
APPLE TOPPING:
1 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; rub over roast. In a large skillet, heat oil; brown roast on all sides. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours.
Combine the topping ingredients; spread over top of roast. Bake 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (4 pound) boneless pork loin roast
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
APPLE TOPPING:
1 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; rub over roast. In a large skillet, heat oil; brown roast on all sides. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours.
Combine the topping ingredients; spread over top of roast. Bake 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Cooking : Buttermilk Corn Bread
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
Directions
Place oil in an 8-in. ovenproof skillet; tilt to coat bottom and sides. Place in a 425 degrees F oven for 10 minutes. In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Beat egg and buttermilk; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into the hot skillet. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
Directions
Place oil in an 8-in. ovenproof skillet; tilt to coat bottom and sides. Place in a 425 degrees F oven for 10 minutes. In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Beat egg and buttermilk; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into the hot skillet. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cooking : Brownie Martini
Ingredients
2 fluid ounces vanilla-flavored vodka
3/4 fluid ounce Irish cream liqueur
3/4 fluid ounce creme de cacao
1 fluid ounce coffee-flavored liqueur
1/2 fluid ounce butterscotch schnapps
Directions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; pour the vodka, Irish cream, creme de cacao, coffee-flavored liqueur, and butterscotch schnapps over the ice; cover and shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass to serve.
2 fluid ounces vanilla-flavored vodka
3/4 fluid ounce Irish cream liqueur
3/4 fluid ounce creme de cacao
1 fluid ounce coffee-flavored liqueur
1/2 fluid ounce butterscotch schnapps
Directions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; pour the vodka, Irish cream, creme de cacao, coffee-flavored liqueur, and butterscotch schnapps over the ice; cover and shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass to serve.
Cooking : BBQ Chili Pasta
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
8 ounces ground turkey
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
Directions
In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rotelle pasta until al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat, add onion and cook until onion for 2 minutes, or until softened. Add ground turkey and cook until no pink remains, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in chopped green bell pepper, corn, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, tomato sauce, and BBQ sauce. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a large serving bowl, combine the turkey mixture with the pasta. Serve immediately.
1 (8 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
8 ounces ground turkey
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
Directions
In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rotelle pasta until al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat, add onion and cook until onion for 2 minutes, or until softened. Add ground turkey and cook until no pink remains, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in chopped green bell pepper, corn, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, tomato sauce, and BBQ sauce. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a large serving bowl, combine the turkey mixture with the pasta. Serve immediately.
Cooking : Almond Strawberry Salad
Ingredients
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup sliced honey-roasted almonds
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, honey and sugar; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup sliced honey-roasted almonds
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, honey and sugar; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Cooking : Boston Brown Bread III
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups buttermilk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, knocking out excess flour.
In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and brown sugar. Mix in molasses and buttermilk until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for one hour, or until done. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes, and then remove from pan. Cool completely before slicing.
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups buttermilk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, knocking out excess flour.
In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and brown sugar. Mix in molasses and buttermilk until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for one hour, or until done. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes, and then remove from pan. Cool completely before slicing.
Cooking : Blueberry Raspberry Pie
Ingredients
1 Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
1 egg white
2 tablespoons water, divided
17 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
Directions
Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim pastry even with edge of plate. Beat the egg white and 1 tablespoon water; brush over crust. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon peel, vanilla and cinnamon. Gently stir in the berries. Pour into the crust.
Roll out the remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over the filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top. Brush with remaining water; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 40-50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.
1 Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
1 egg white
2 tablespoons water, divided
17 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
Directions
Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim pastry even with edge of plate. Beat the egg white and 1 tablespoon water; brush over crust. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon peel, vanilla and cinnamon. Gently stir in the berries. Pour into the crust.
Roll out the remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over the filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top. Brush with remaining water; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 40-50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.
Cooking : Banana Split Freeze
Ingredients
3/4 cup SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
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 SPLENDA� Granulated Sweetener 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 SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
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 SPLENDA� Granulated Sweetener 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 : Alcohol-Free Mojitos
Ingredients
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 cups mint leaves, chopped
2 cups lime sherbet, softened
1 cup lime juice
1 cup water
8 cups club soda
lime slices for garnish
Directions
Combine 2 cups water and the sugar in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave on High for 5 minutes. Stir the mint into the water; let stand for 5 minutes. Strain and discard the mint leaves from the syrup; set aside.
Stir the lime sherbet, lime juice, and 1 cup water together in a large pitcher until well combined. Pour the mint-infused syrup into the mixture. Add club soda and stir. Serve over ice. Garnish with lime slices.
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 cups mint leaves, chopped
2 cups lime sherbet, softened
1 cup lime juice
1 cup water
8 cups club soda
lime slices for garnish
Directions
Combine 2 cups water and the sugar in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave on High for 5 minutes. Stir the mint into the water; let stand for 5 minutes. Strain and discard the mint leaves from the syrup; set aside.
Stir the lime sherbet, lime juice, and 1 cup water together in a large pitcher until well combined. Pour the mint-infused syrup into the mixture. Add club soda and stir. Serve over ice. Garnish with lime slices.
Cooking : Banana Split Cake VI
Ingredients
2 cups cornflakes cereal crumbs
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup margarine
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 (15 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
chopped walnuts
Directions
Combine 1/2 cup margarine with cornflake crumbs, then press into the bottom of a 13x9 inch pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Mix together eggs, vanilla extract, 1 cup margarine and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pour mixture over the chilled cornflake crust. Slice bananas lengthwise and place over the egg mixture. Spoon pineapple over the bananas, then spread whipped topping over the top to cover. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Refrigerate overnight before serving.
2 cups cornflakes cereal crumbs
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup margarine
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 (15 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
chopped walnuts
Directions
Combine 1/2 cup margarine with cornflake crumbs, then press into the bottom of a 13x9 inch pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Mix together eggs, vanilla extract, 1 cup margarine and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pour mixture over the chilled cornflake crust. Slice bananas lengthwise and place over the egg mixture. Spoon pineapple over the bananas, then spread whipped topping over the top to cover. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Refrigerate overnight before serving.
Cooking : Apricot Cream Cheese Thumbprints
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup apricot preserves
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
Directions
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Cover, and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls, and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Using your finger, make an indention in the center of each ball, and fill with 1/2 teaspoon of apricot preserves.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup apricot preserves
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
Directions
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Cover, and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls, and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Using your finger, make an indention in the center of each ball, and fill with 1/2 teaspoon of apricot preserves.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
Cooking : Braised Skirt Steak with Artichoke
Ingredients
1 cube beef bouillon
1/2 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound tenderized skirt steak
1 pinch salt
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped, liquid reserved
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
2 pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped
1/2 cup pickled carrots, chopped
1 teaspoon capers
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Dissolve beef boullion cube in boiling water. Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe Dutch oven over high heat. Season the skirt steak on both sides with salt, and cook in the hot oil until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
Pour the beef bouillon and 1/4 cup artichoke juice into the Dutch oven, then stir in the artichokes, red peppers, jalapeno peppers, carrots, capers, and horseradish. Bring to a boil, then cover, and place into the preheated oven. Bake until the meat has turned from red to light pink in the center, about 30 minutes.
Remove the skirt steak from the Dutch oven, cover with foil, and keep warm. Return the Dutch oven to the stove, and simmer, uncovered, over medium-high heat until the sauce has reduced to your desired consistency, about 10 minutes. Slice the skirt steak thinly, and serve with the reduced sauce.
1 cube beef bouillon
1/2 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound tenderized skirt steak
1 pinch salt
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped, liquid reserved
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
2 pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped
1/2 cup pickled carrots, chopped
1 teaspoon capers
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Dissolve beef boullion cube in boiling water. Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe Dutch oven over high heat. Season the skirt steak on both sides with salt, and cook in the hot oil until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
Pour the beef bouillon and 1/4 cup artichoke juice into the Dutch oven, then stir in the artichokes, red peppers, jalapeno peppers, carrots, capers, and horseradish. Bring to a boil, then cover, and place into the preheated oven. Bake until the meat has turned from red to light pink in the center, about 30 minutes.
Remove the skirt steak from the Dutch oven, cover with foil, and keep warm. Return the Dutch oven to the stove, and simmer, uncovered, over medium-high heat until the sauce has reduced to your desired consistency, about 10 minutes. Slice the skirt steak thinly, and serve with the reduced sauce.
Cooking : Apple Snack Cake
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
whipped topping
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in the apples and walnuts. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Cut into squares. Serve with whipped topping if desired.
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
whipped topping
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in the apples and walnuts. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Cut into squares. Serve with whipped topping if desired.
Cooking : Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup chunky applesauce
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 packets instant apple cinnamon oatmeal (single serving size)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in applesauce, cinnamon and one packet oatmeal. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Mix in the baking soda and flour. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining packet of oatmeal.
Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup chunky applesauce
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 packets instant apple cinnamon oatmeal (single serving size)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in applesauce, cinnamon and one packet oatmeal. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Mix in the baking soda and flour. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining packet of oatmeal.
Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.
Cooking : Black 'N' White Brownies
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup flaked coconut
2/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons milk
CHOCOLATE LAYER:
1/3 cup butter
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Stir in oats and coconut. Add butter and milk; mix well. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F.
In a saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate; cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, brown sugar, milk and vanilla; mix well. Add chocolate mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to chocolate mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts. Spread evenly over crust. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.
In a mixing bowl, combine the first four frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy. Spread over bars. Sprinkle with walnuts. Store in the refrigerator.
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup flaked coconut
2/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons milk
CHOCOLATE LAYER:
1/3 cup butter
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Stir in oats and coconut. Add butter and milk; mix well. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F.
In a saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate; cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, brown sugar, milk and vanilla; mix well. Add chocolate mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to chocolate mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts. Spread evenly over crust. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.
In a mixing bowl, combine the first four frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy. Spread over bars. Sprinkle with walnuts. Store in the refrigerator.
Cooking : Asparagus and Artichoke Pasta Salad
Ingredients
6 slices bacon
10 asparagus spears, ends trimmed
1/2 (16 ounce) package rotini, elbow, or penne pasta
3 tablespoons low fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1 cooked chicken breast, cubed
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Strain asparagus out of water and immediately plunge into a bowl filled with ice water; let sit in ice water until completely cold, then cut into 1 inch pieces. Next, add pasta to boiling water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, rinse with cold water until chilled, then drain well.
Stir together mayonnaise, balsamic vinaigrette, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Fold in artichoke, chicken, cranberries, almonds, crumbled bacon, and asparagus. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then fold in cooked pasta. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
6 slices bacon
10 asparagus spears, ends trimmed
1/2 (16 ounce) package rotini, elbow, or penne pasta
3 tablespoons low fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1 cooked chicken breast, cubed
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Strain asparagus out of water and immediately plunge into a bowl filled with ice water; let sit in ice water until completely cold, then cut into 1 inch pieces. Next, add pasta to boiling water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, rinse with cold water until chilled, then drain well.
Stir together mayonnaise, balsamic vinaigrette, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Fold in artichoke, chicken, cranberries, almonds, crumbled bacon, and asparagus. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then fold in cooked pasta. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Cooking : Apple Oatmeal Bar Cookies
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 1/2 cups uncooked rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup applesauce
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the oats, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla. Fold in the applesauce and walnuts. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan.
Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool in pan, and cut into squares.
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 1/2 cups uncooked rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup applesauce
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the oats, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla. Fold in the applesauce and walnuts. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan.
Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool in pan, and cut into squares.
Cooking : Blueberry-Peach Pound Cake
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 1/2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups chopped fresh or frozen unsweetened peaches
2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries*
3/4 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar and applesauce. Add egg substitute and milk. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix until blended. Fold in peaches and blueberries. Pour into a 10-in. flouted tube pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Garnish slices with whipped topping.
2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 1/2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups chopped fresh or frozen unsweetened peaches
2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries*
3/4 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar and applesauce. Add egg substitute and milk. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix until blended. Fold in peaches and blueberries. Pour into a 10-in. flouted tube pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Garnish slices with whipped topping.
Cooking : Blue Monday Dip
Ingredients
1 cup sour cream
1 cup yogurt
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon dried minced onion flakes
1 tablespoon Beau Monde ™ seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 dash hot pepper sauce
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, yogurt, spinach, onion flakes, Beau Monde seasoning ™, garlic salt and hot pepper sauce. Chill until ready to serve.
1 cup sour cream
1 cup yogurt
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon dried minced onion flakes
1 tablespoon Beau Monde ™ seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 dash hot pepper sauce
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, yogurt, spinach, onion flakes, Beau Monde seasoning ™, garlic salt and hot pepper sauce. Chill until ready to serve.
Cooking : Authentic Cincinnati Chili
Ingredients
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 quart water, or amount to cover
2 onions, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
5 whole cloves
5 whole allspice berries
1 bay leaf
Directions
Place the ground beef in a large pan, cover with about 1 quart of cold water, and bring to a boil, stirring and breaking up the beef with a fork to a fine texture. Slowly boil until the meat is thoroughly cooked, about 30 minutes, then remove from heat and refrigerate in the pan overnight.
The next day, skim the solid fat from the top of the pan, and discard the fat. Place the beef mixture over medium heat, and stir in the onions, tomato sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chocolate, chili powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, cloves, allspice berries, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours. Add water if necessary to prevent the chili from burning.
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 quart water, or amount to cover
2 onions, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
5 whole cloves
5 whole allspice berries
1 bay leaf
Directions
Place the ground beef in a large pan, cover with about 1 quart of cold water, and bring to a boil, stirring and breaking up the beef with a fork to a fine texture. Slowly boil until the meat is thoroughly cooked, about 30 minutes, then remove from heat and refrigerate in the pan overnight.
The next day, skim the solid fat from the top of the pan, and discard the fat. Place the beef mixture over medium heat, and stir in the onions, tomato sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chocolate, chili powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, cloves, allspice berries, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours. Add water if necessary to prevent the chili from burning.
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