Ingredients
1/2 pound boneless round steak
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions
Cut meat into two portions; pound to 1/4-in. thickness. Combine 1 tablespoon flour and salt; coat meat on both sides. In a skillet, brown meat in oil. Transfer meat to a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish; set aside.
To pan drippings, add tomatoes, carrot, celery, onion, Worcestershire sauce and remaining flour. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour over meat. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours or until the meat is tender. Sprinkle with cheese; return to the oven until cheese is melted.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Cooking : Armenian Shish Kabob
Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dry white wine
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 large onions, peeled, cut into 8 wedges each
2 large green bell peppers, cut into 8 wedges each
12 mushrooms, stems removed
2 large tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
Directions
Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, wine, and garlic; season with salt, pepper, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaf. Toss lamb with marinade until evenly combined, then pour into a resealable plastic bag, and marinate in refrigerator at least 24 hours.
Position oven rack to its top setting and set oven to broil.
Remove lamb from marinade and thread onto metal skewers; reserve marinade. Thread onion wedges, green peppers, and mushrooms onto separate metal skewers. Brush vegetables with reserved marinade.
Broil the skewers on a broiler pan, turning frequently. Cook onions for 12 minutes, lamb for 10 minutes, green pepper for 7 minutes, and the mushrooms for 3 minutes. Remove from oven, and allow to cool until cool enough to handle.
Remove skewers from ingredients and set aside. Reassemble skewers, alternating lamb, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Place onto broiler pan and brush again with marinade. Discard remaining marinade.
Broil skewers again to finish cooking, turning frequently until the lamb is medium-rare and the vegetables begin to blacken in spots, 5 to 7 minutes.
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dry white wine
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 large onions, peeled, cut into 8 wedges each
2 large green bell peppers, cut into 8 wedges each
12 mushrooms, stems removed
2 large tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
Directions
Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, wine, and garlic; season with salt, pepper, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaf. Toss lamb with marinade until evenly combined, then pour into a resealable plastic bag, and marinate in refrigerator at least 24 hours.
Position oven rack to its top setting and set oven to broil.
Remove lamb from marinade and thread onto metal skewers; reserve marinade. Thread onion wedges, green peppers, and mushrooms onto separate metal skewers. Brush vegetables with reserved marinade.
Broil the skewers on a broiler pan, turning frequently. Cook onions for 12 minutes, lamb for 10 minutes, green pepper for 7 minutes, and the mushrooms for 3 minutes. Remove from oven, and allow to cool until cool enough to handle.
Remove skewers from ingredients and set aside. Reassemble skewers, alternating lamb, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Place onto broiler pan and brush again with marinade. Discard remaining marinade.
Broil skewers again to finish cooking, turning frequently until the lamb is medium-rare and the vegetables begin to blacken in spots, 5 to 7 minutes.
Cooking : Best Salmon Bake
Ingredients
1 pound salmon fillet, halved
1 small tomato, chopped
5 green onions, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place salmon on a lightly oiled sheet pan or in a shallow baking dish, folding under thin outer edges of fillets for even cooking. Top salmon with chopped tomatoes and green onions, and season with salt and pepper.
Cook salmon in the preheated oven, uncovered, for approximately 20 minutes. Fish is done when easily flaked with a fork.
1 pound salmon fillet, halved
1 small tomato, chopped
5 green onions, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place salmon on a lightly oiled sheet pan or in a shallow baking dish, folding under thin outer edges of fillets for even cooking. Top salmon with chopped tomatoes and green onions, and season with salt and pepper.
Cook salmon in the preheated oven, uncovered, for approximately 20 minutes. Fish is done when easily flaked with a fork.
Cooking : Apple Chicken Slaw
Ingredients
1/4 cup poppy seed salad dressing
5 teaspoons mayonnaise
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 cups coleslaw mix
1 medium apple, chopped
Lettuce Leaves
Directions
In a small bowl, combine salad dressing and mayonnaise. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, coleslaw mix and apple. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired.
1/4 cup poppy seed salad dressing
5 teaspoons mayonnaise
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 cups coleslaw mix
1 medium apple, chopped
Lettuce Leaves
Directions
In a small bowl, combine salad dressing and mayonnaise. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, coleslaw mix and apple. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired.
Cooking : Amazing White Clam Sauce
Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 3/4 cups half-and-half cream
3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
1 (8 ounce) package dried linguine pasta
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper flakes, and cook stirring constantly until onion is tender. Add garlic, and cook for a couple of minutes, just until fragrant. Pour in the reserved clam juice, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
Gradually stir the half-and-half cream into the skillet, and simmer for another 20 minutes, but do not boil. At this time, I like to prepare my linguine and garlic bread.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente.
Add clams to the sauce, and cook just until clams are heated through, or they will become tough and chewy. Remove from heat, and serve over linguine pasta. Top with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
1/2 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 3/4 cups half-and-half cream
3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
1 (8 ounce) package dried linguine pasta
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper flakes, and cook stirring constantly until onion is tender. Add garlic, and cook for a couple of minutes, just until fragrant. Pour in the reserved clam juice, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
Gradually stir the half-and-half cream into the skillet, and simmer for another 20 minutes, but do not boil. At this time, I like to prepare my linguine and garlic bread.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente.
Add clams to the sauce, and cook just until clams are heated through, or they will become tough and chewy. Remove from heat, and serve over linguine pasta. Top with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Cooking : Brownie Delight
Ingredients
1 (13 ounce) package brownie mix
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
2 cups cold milk
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar for 2 minutes. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. Spread over brownies. In another bowl, combine the milk and pudding mix; beat until smooth. Refrigerate for 5 minutes; spread over the cream cheese layer. Spread with remaining whipped topping; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate until serving.
1 (13 ounce) package brownie mix
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
2 cups cold milk
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar for 2 minutes. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. Spread over brownies. In another bowl, combine the milk and pudding mix; beat until smooth. Refrigerate for 5 minutes; spread over the cream cheese layer. Spread with remaining whipped topping; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate until serving.
Cooking : Barb's Supreme Curried Ham and Egg Stacks
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
2 (1/4 inch thick) slices of Black Forest Ham
10 leaves baby spinach, rinsed and dried
2 English muffins, split and toasted (optional)
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup pineapple juice
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, and cook until lightly browned. Remove from the pan, and set aside. Fry the ham slices in the same skillet just until browned on each side. As you turn the ham to brown on the second side, place the spinach leaves on top to steam a little. Remove from the skillet and place onto a plate or onto toasted English muffins, keeping the spinach on top.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet. Crack the eggs in, and fry on each side to your desired degree of doneness. Place the eggs on top of the ham stacks.
Return the shallots to the skillet, and season with curry powder. Gradually stir in pineapple juice, scraping the bottom of the pan to mix in all of the browned bits. Increase the heat to medium-high, and boil until the sauce has reduced and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over the egg stacks and serve immediately.
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
2 (1/4 inch thick) slices of Black Forest Ham
10 leaves baby spinach, rinsed and dried
2 English muffins, split and toasted (optional)
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup pineapple juice
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, and cook until lightly browned. Remove from the pan, and set aside. Fry the ham slices in the same skillet just until browned on each side. As you turn the ham to brown on the second side, place the spinach leaves on top to steam a little. Remove from the skillet and place onto a plate or onto toasted English muffins, keeping the spinach on top.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet. Crack the eggs in, and fry on each side to your desired degree of doneness. Place the eggs on top of the ham stacks.
Return the shallots to the skillet, and season with curry powder. Gradually stir in pineapple juice, scraping the bottom of the pan to mix in all of the browned bits. Increase the heat to medium-high, and boil until the sauce has reduced and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over the egg stacks and serve immediately.
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 : Banana Butter Icing
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup mashed bananas
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
Cream together butter, banana, lemon juice and vanilla. Slowly beat in confectioners' sugar, adding more if needed to make a nice fluffy, spreadable icing. Makes about 2 1/3 cups.
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup mashed bananas
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
Cream together butter, banana, lemon juice and vanilla. Slowly beat in confectioners' sugar, adding more if needed to make a nice fluffy, spreadable icing. Makes about 2 1/3 cups.
Cooking : Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)
Ingredients
1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
Goya Adobo with Pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Goya Minced Garlic
1 1/2 cups Canilla Extra Long Grain Rice
1 packet Goya Powdered Chicken Bouillon
1 packet Sazon Goya with Azafran
1/4 cup Goya Pitted Alcaparrado, sliced
1 (4 ounce) jar Goya Fancy Sliced Pimientos
1/2 cup Goya Frozen Peas, thawed
Directions
Using paper towels, pat chicken dry. Season chicken with Adobo. Heat oil in caldero, or large heavy pot over medium heat. Cook chicken, in batches, until brown on all sides, 7-10 minutes; set aside.
Stir onions, peppers and garlic into pot; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add rice, bouillon and Sazon to pot; cook, stirring constantly, until rice is completely coated in oil mixture, about 1 minute.
Stir in 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Add alcaparrado and chicken (skin-side up) to pot. Cover pot, reduce heat to low and simmer until water is absorbed, rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
To serve, using fork, fluff rice; garnish with pimiento strips and peas.
1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
Goya Adobo with Pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Goya Minced Garlic
1 1/2 cups Canilla Extra Long Grain Rice
1 packet Goya Powdered Chicken Bouillon
1 packet Sazon Goya with Azafran
1/4 cup Goya Pitted Alcaparrado, sliced
1 (4 ounce) jar Goya Fancy Sliced Pimientos
1/2 cup Goya Frozen Peas, thawed
Directions
Using paper towels, pat chicken dry. Season chicken with Adobo. Heat oil in caldero, or large heavy pot over medium heat. Cook chicken, in batches, until brown on all sides, 7-10 minutes; set aside.
Stir onions, peppers and garlic into pot; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add rice, bouillon and Sazon to pot; cook, stirring constantly, until rice is completely coated in oil mixture, about 1 minute.
Stir in 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Add alcaparrado and chicken (skin-side up) to pot. Cover pot, reduce heat to low and simmer until water is absorbed, rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
To serve, using fork, fluff rice; garnish with pimiento strips and peas.
Cooking : Amazingly Good Eggnog
Ingredients
4 cups milk
5 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups light rum
4 cups light cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
Combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. Slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
Stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. Refrigerate overnight before serving.
4 cups milk
5 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups light rum
4 cups light cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
Combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. Slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
Stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. Refrigerate overnight before serving.
Cooking : Absolutely the Best Nacho Dip Ever
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup cocktail sauce
1 cup mild salsa
3/4 cup diced green onion
3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
3/4 cup diced green bell pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
Directions
In a blender or food processor, thoroughly mix cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise. Spread the mixture evenly in the bottom of a medium serving dish.
In individual layers, top the mixture with cocktail sauce, mild salsa, diced green onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, shredded Cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce.
Arrange cucumber slices around the edge of the serving dish. Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup cocktail sauce
1 cup mild salsa
3/4 cup diced green onion
3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
3/4 cup diced green bell pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
Directions
In a blender or food processor, thoroughly mix cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise. Spread the mixture evenly in the bottom of a medium serving dish.
In individual layers, top the mixture with cocktail sauce, mild salsa, diced green onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, shredded Cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce.
Arrange cucumber slices around the edge of the serving dish. Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
Cooking : Back to the Basics Smoothie
Ingredients
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, frozen
1 banana, frozen and chunked
1 frozen Gala apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1 (12 ounce) package tofu
1 cup orange juice
Directions
In a blender, combine mandarin oranges, banana, apple and tofu. Pour in orange juice. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, frozen
1 banana, frozen and chunked
1 frozen Gala apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1 (12 ounce) package tofu
1 cup orange juice
Directions
In a blender, combine mandarin oranges, banana, apple and tofu. Pour in orange juice. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
Cooking : Beans and Franks Applesauce Bake
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
6 hot dogs, sliced
1 (28 ounce) can baked beans with pork
1 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until starting to brown, then mix in the hot dogs. Fry until browned, then transfer hot dogs and onions to a 2 quart casserole dish. Stir in the baked beans, applesauce, mustard, ketchup and ginger. Top with shredded cheese.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through and cheese is melted and browned.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
6 hot dogs, sliced
1 (28 ounce) can baked beans with pork
1 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until starting to brown, then mix in the hot dogs. Fry until browned, then transfer hot dogs and onions to a 2 quart casserole dish. Stir in the baked beans, applesauce, mustard, ketchup and ginger. Top with shredded cheese.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through and cheese is melted and browned.
Cooking : Bonnie's Fruit Dip
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream, for topping
1 cup whipped cream
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, whipped cream, brown sugar, sugar, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Serve immediately or chill for later.
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream, for topping
1 cup whipped cream
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, whipped cream, brown sugar, sugar, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Cooking : Artichoke and Crab Spread
Ingredients
3 frozen cooked artichoke hearts, thawed and quartered
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
4 ounces crabmeat
3 green onions
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
Place artichoke hearts, crab, green onions, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor and pulse until chopped fairly small. Add cream cheese and puree until smooth.
Pour dip into a non-metallic bowl, and chill for 1 hour.
Serve with crackers or vegetables.
3 frozen cooked artichoke hearts, thawed and quartered
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
4 ounces crabmeat
3 green onions
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
Place artichoke hearts, crab, green onions, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor and pulse until chopped fairly small. Add cream cheese and puree until smooth.
Pour dip into a non-metallic bowl, and chill for 1 hour.
Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Cooking : Asparagus Angel Hair Pasta
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and chopped
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
1/2 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded queso asadero (white Mexican cheese)
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta, cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until al dente; drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent stickiness.,
Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and tomatoes, stirring to coat. Pour in the broth, and continue cooking uncovered 10 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender, but still bright green.
Place the pasta in a large bowl, and toss with the asparagus and tomato mixture. Season with dill and pepper. In a separate bowl, mix the avocados, lime juice, and garlic powder together until blended.
Serve pasta with a dollop of the avocado mixture, and top with shredded cheese.
1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and chopped
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
1/2 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded queso asadero (white Mexican cheese)
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta, cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until al dente; drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent stickiness.,
Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and tomatoes, stirring to coat. Pour in the broth, and continue cooking uncovered 10 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender, but still bright green.
Place the pasta in a large bowl, and toss with the asparagus and tomato mixture. Season with dill and pepper. In a separate bowl, mix the avocados, lime juice, and garlic powder together until blended.
Serve pasta with a dollop of the avocado mixture, and top with shredded cheese.
Cooking : Bulgur Pilaf with Lamb
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1/2 pound lamb, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 cups coarse bulgur, rinsed and drained
4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
3 cups chicken broth
salt to taste
Directions
Heat butter in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat . Cook lamb and onions until onions are very light brown. Stir in bulgur, and cook about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and tomatoes. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until all moisture is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
1/4 cup butter
1/2 pound lamb, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 cups coarse bulgur, rinsed and drained
4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
3 cups chicken broth
salt to taste
Directions
Heat butter in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat . Cook lamb and onions until onions are very light brown. Stir in bulgur, and cook about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and tomatoes. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until all moisture is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
Cooking : Blueberry Shortbread Cheesecake
Ingredients
3/4 cup unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 pint sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
zest from 1 lemon
1 quart blueberries
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine the butter, flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Process until mixture begins to form small lumps; press into the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes; remove from oven. Reduce oven's heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Beat the cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar in a bowl until soft and creamy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, until smooth. Gradually stir in the sour cream, vanilla, and lemon zest. Pour the mixture over the crust.
Bake until firm to the touch, 45 to 55 minutes. Meanwhile, make the topping by combining the blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook until thickened. Allow mixture to cool.
Pour the cooled blueberry mixture over top of the cream cheese layer. Chill assembled cheesecake in refrigerator overnight.
3/4 cup unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 pint sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
zest from 1 lemon
1 quart blueberries
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine the butter, flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Process until mixture begins to form small lumps; press into the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes; remove from oven. Reduce oven's heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Beat the cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar in a bowl until soft and creamy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, until smooth. Gradually stir in the sour cream, vanilla, and lemon zest. Pour the mixture over the crust.
Bake until firm to the touch, 45 to 55 minutes. Meanwhile, make the topping by combining the blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook until thickened. Allow mixture to cool.
Pour the cooled blueberry mixture over top of the cream cheese layer. Chill assembled cheesecake in refrigerator overnight.
Cooking : Birthday Party Cake
Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
2 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup boiling milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
Directions
Beat eggs and sugar together for 5 minutes. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, beat the egg and sugar mixture for 5 minutes more.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 8 inch cake pans.
Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder together. Add the flour mixture alternately with the boiling hot milk to the egg and sugar mixture. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes. Let cakes cool then fill and frost with Seven Minute Frosting.
2 cups white sugar
2 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup boiling milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
Directions
Beat eggs and sugar together for 5 minutes. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, beat the egg and sugar mixture for 5 minutes more.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 8 inch cake pans.
Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder together. Add the flour mixture alternately with the boiling hot milk to the egg and sugar mixture. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes. Let cakes cool then fill and frost with Seven Minute Frosting.
Cooking : Banana Split Bars
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup maraschino cherries, halved
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and pour in the crushed pineapple, eggs, oil, bananas and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in the cherries. Mix well and pour into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Frost cake while still warm.
To make the frosting: in a medium bowl, combine melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Beat in milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup maraschino cherries, halved
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and pour in the crushed pineapple, eggs, oil, bananas and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in the cherries. Mix well and pour into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Frost cake while still warm.
To make the frosting: in a medium bowl, combine melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Beat in milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
Cooking : Barbequed Steak
Ingredients
4 (1/2 pound) beef top sirloin steaks
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 ounce steak spice seasoning mix
Directions
Put oil and steak spice on a large enough platter to accommodate the steaks. Coat the steak well with the oil and spices.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate
Grill steaks over high heat to desired doneness.
4 (1/2 pound) beef top sirloin steaks
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 ounce steak spice seasoning mix
Directions
Put oil and steak spice on a large enough platter to accommodate the steaks. Coat the steak well with the oil and spices.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate
Grill steaks over high heat to desired doneness.
Cooking : Baked Ziti with Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely diced onion
3 tablespoons chopped, toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup grated Romano cheese
6 cups tomato sauce
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
Directions
In a bowl, stir together turkey, garlic, bread crumbs, onion, pine nuts, parsley, egg, salt and pepper. Form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
In a large heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Cook half of meatballs, shaking skillet, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer meatballs to paper towels to drain. Brown remaining meatballs in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same manner.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oil a 3 to 4 quart gratin dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until just al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
In a small bowl, toss together mozzarella and Romano cheese.
Spoon about 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce and half the meatballs into prepared dish, and spoon half the pasta on top. Spread half remaining sauce and half cheese mixture over pasta. Top with remaining meatballs, and drop dollops of ricotta over meatballs. Spread remaining pasta over ricotta, and top with remaining sauce and cheese mixture. Bake in middle of oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
1 pound ground turkey
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely diced onion
3 tablespoons chopped, toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup grated Romano cheese
6 cups tomato sauce
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
Directions
In a bowl, stir together turkey, garlic, bread crumbs, onion, pine nuts, parsley, egg, salt and pepper. Form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
In a large heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Cook half of meatballs, shaking skillet, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer meatballs to paper towels to drain. Brown remaining meatballs in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same manner.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oil a 3 to 4 quart gratin dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until just al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
In a small bowl, toss together mozzarella and Romano cheese.
Spoon about 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce and half the meatballs into prepared dish, and spoon half the pasta on top. Spread half remaining sauce and half cheese mixture over pasta. Top with remaining meatballs, and drop dollops of ricotta over meatballs. Spread remaining pasta over ricotta, and top with remaining sauce and cheese mixture. Bake in middle of oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Cooking : Best Ever Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine flour, salt, baking soda and nutmeg.
Cream together the butter and sugar. Blend in the sour cream; add dry ingredients.
Chill dough for 1 hour. Roll to 1/2 inch thickness on a sugar and floured surface.
Cut with cookie cutter; bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 8-10 minutes.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine flour, salt, baking soda and nutmeg.
Cream together the butter and sugar. Blend in the sour cream; add dry ingredients.
Chill dough for 1 hour. Roll to 1/2 inch thickness on a sugar and floured surface.
Cut with cookie cutter; bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 8-10 minutes.
Cooking : Blackberry Pie II
Ingredients
4 1/2 cups fresh blackberries, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/4 cup tapioca flour
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1 egg white, beaten
1 tablespoon white sugar
Directions
Mix tapioca flour and sugar together, and blend mixture into the berries.
Line a pie dish with pastry. Pour filling into pie shell, and cover with top crust. Seal edges by pinching or fluting the edge. Brush top with egg white and sprinkle with a little sugar. Cut slits in top to allow steam to escape.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, until pie is golden brown and bubbly.
4 1/2 cups fresh blackberries, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/4 cup tapioca flour
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1 egg white, beaten
1 tablespoon white sugar
Directions
Mix tapioca flour and sugar together, and blend mixture into the berries.
Line a pie dish with pastry. Pour filling into pie shell, and cover with top crust. Seal edges by pinching or fluting the edge. Brush top with egg white and sprinkle with a little sugar. Cut slits in top to allow steam to escape.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, until pie is golden brown and bubbly.
Cooking : Banana Cream Cheesecake
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1/2 cup ground walnuts
5 tablespoons butter, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/8 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup banana liqueur
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons cold water
1/3 cup white sugar
4 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
12 vanilla wafer cookies
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the sides of a 9 inch springform pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the vanilla wafer crumbs, ground walnuts, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
In a large bowl, stir cream cheese to soften. Mix together 1 1/8 cup sugar and flour; stir into the cream cheese until smooth. Stir in eggs, one at a time, mixing until well blended after each one. Stir in sour cream, mashed banana, banana liqueur, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla. Pour over the crust in the springform pan.
Cover the bottom of the outside of the cheesecake pan with aluminum foil to prevent water from the water bath from seeping in. Place springform pan inside a larger pan. Place the whole thing into the preheated oven, and fill the outer pan with hot water.
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. After the time is up, turn the oven off, but leave door closed. Leave cheesecake in the unopened oven for 1 hour. Before removing from the water bath. Run a knife around the outer edge of the cake to keep it from shrinking away from the center and cracking. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours, or overnight.
In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water, and set aside to soften. Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling. Meanwhile, whisk together 1/3 cup sugar and egg yolks until smooth and frothy. Whisk about 1/3 of the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture, then pour the yolk mixture into the pan with the remaining milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula, making sure that the mixture does not burn on the bottom, until it is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat. Stir the softened gelatin into the hot pastry cream until dissolved, then stir in vanilla. Pour into a bowl, place a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface, and refrigerate until cooled, about 1 hour.
When the pastry cream is cooled, whip heavy cream just past soft peaks. Stir pastry cream to soften, then fold in the whipped cream. Place vanilla wafers on top of the cooled cheesecake, then spread the vanilla cream over the entire top. Chill until serving. Run a wet knife around the outer edge of the cake before removing the sides for a cleaner look.
1 1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1/2 cup ground walnuts
5 tablespoons butter, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/8 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup banana liqueur
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons cold water
1/3 cup white sugar
4 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
12 vanilla wafer cookies
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the sides of a 9 inch springform pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the vanilla wafer crumbs, ground walnuts, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
In a large bowl, stir cream cheese to soften. Mix together 1 1/8 cup sugar and flour; stir into the cream cheese until smooth. Stir in eggs, one at a time, mixing until well blended after each one. Stir in sour cream, mashed banana, banana liqueur, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla. Pour over the crust in the springform pan.
Cover the bottom of the outside of the cheesecake pan with aluminum foil to prevent water from the water bath from seeping in. Place springform pan inside a larger pan. Place the whole thing into the preheated oven, and fill the outer pan with hot water.
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. After the time is up, turn the oven off, but leave door closed. Leave cheesecake in the unopened oven for 1 hour. Before removing from the water bath. Run a knife around the outer edge of the cake to keep it from shrinking away from the center and cracking. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours, or overnight.
In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water, and set aside to soften. Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling. Meanwhile, whisk together 1/3 cup sugar and egg yolks until smooth and frothy. Whisk about 1/3 of the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture, then pour the yolk mixture into the pan with the remaining milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula, making sure that the mixture does not burn on the bottom, until it is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat. Stir the softened gelatin into the hot pastry cream until dissolved, then stir in vanilla. Pour into a bowl, place a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface, and refrigerate until cooled, about 1 hour.
When the pastry cream is cooled, whip heavy cream just past soft peaks. Stir pastry cream to soften, then fold in the whipped cream. Place vanilla wafers on top of the cooled cheesecake, then spread the vanilla cream over the entire top. Chill until serving. Run a wet knife around the outer edge of the cake before removing the sides for a cleaner look.
Cooking : Aunt Hazel's Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups rolled oats
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 apple - peeled, cored and shredded
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Mix together brown sugar and margarine until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Mix in the rest of the ingredients, except for powdered sugar and milk. Stir until well blended.
Drop on cookie sheet and bake 9 to 12 minutes.
Mix powdered sugar and milk in small bowl and drizzle over cooled cookies.
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups rolled oats
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 apple - peeled, cored and shredded
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Mix together brown sugar and margarine until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Mix in the rest of the ingredients, except for powdered sugar and milk. Stir until well blended.
Drop on cookie sheet and bake 9 to 12 minutes.
Mix powdered sugar and milk in small bowl and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Cooking : Bananas About Homemade Yogurt!
Ingredients
4 cups 2% low-fat milk
1/2 cup plain yogurt with active cultures
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 banana, peeled and chopped
Directions
Pour the milk into a pan, and heat over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edge of the pan and milk is just below the boiling point. Do not let the milk boil. Remove from heat and cool. Skim off any skin that forms on the milk.
Pour the cooled milk into a yogurt maker, and stir in the yogurt, vanilla, and bananas. Cook according to manufacturer's directions, or at least 4 hours . If desired, strain yogurt through a fine sieve or coffee filter to remove the whey, and return to the yogurt maker. Refrigerate the yogurt overnight or another 8 hours to thicken further.
4 cups 2% low-fat milk
1/2 cup plain yogurt with active cultures
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 banana, peeled and chopped
Directions
Pour the milk into a pan, and heat over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edge of the pan and milk is just below the boiling point. Do not let the milk boil. Remove from heat and cool. Skim off any skin that forms on the milk.
Pour the cooled milk into a yogurt maker, and stir in the yogurt, vanilla, and bananas. Cook according to manufacturer's directions, or at least 4 hours . If desired, strain yogurt through a fine sieve or coffee filter to remove the whey, and return to the yogurt maker. Refrigerate the yogurt overnight or another 8 hours to thicken further.
Cooking : Broiled Grouper with Creamy Crab and Shrimp Sauce
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon Creole mustard
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained and flaked
1 (4 ounce) can small shrimp, drained
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds grouper fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat the oven broiler. Cover a medium baking dish with foil.
Melt butter with cream in a saucepan over medium heat, and blend in Creole mustard. Cook and stir until thickened. Mix in crab and shrimp. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through.
Place grouper in the prepared baking dish, and rub with olive oil, lemon juice, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
Broil grouper about 4 minutes on each side, until easily flaked with a fork. Spoon the crab and shrimp mixture over fish to serve.
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon Creole mustard
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained and flaked
1 (4 ounce) can small shrimp, drained
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds grouper fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat the oven broiler. Cover a medium baking dish with foil.
Melt butter with cream in a saucepan over medium heat, and blend in Creole mustard. Cook and stir until thickened. Mix in crab and shrimp. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through.
Place grouper in the prepared baking dish, and rub with olive oil, lemon juice, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
Broil grouper about 4 minutes on each side, until easily flaked with a fork. Spoon the crab and shrimp mixture over fish to serve.
Cooking : Almond Shortbread II
Ingredients
1 1/8 cups butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup almond meal
20 almonds
Directions
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until very light. Gradually add the cornstarch, all purpose flour and nutmeg. Stir until well blended. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead for a few turns. Divide the mixture into 2 parts. Roll each part into a roll about 6 inches (15 cm) long. Wrap the rolls in plastic wrap or wax paper, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. These can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
Unwrap the rolls and slice into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place onto the prepared cookie sheets. Gently press an almond onto the top of each cookie.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. When cookies are cooled, store in an airtight tin to preserve crispness.
1 1/8 cups butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup almond meal
20 almonds
Directions
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until very light. Gradually add the cornstarch, all purpose flour and nutmeg. Stir until well blended. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead for a few turns. Divide the mixture into 2 parts. Roll each part into a roll about 6 inches (15 cm) long. Wrap the rolls in plastic wrap or wax paper, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. These can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
Unwrap the rolls and slice into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place onto the prepared cookie sheets. Gently press an almond onto the top of each cookie.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. When cookies are cooled, store in an airtight tin to preserve crispness.
Cooking : Beef and Rice Dish
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
2/3 cup water
1 cube beef bouillon
1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (11 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) package (1 ounce each) mozzarella cheese
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
Place the ground beef, onion, garlic, and green bell pepper in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook until beef is evenly brown. Drain grease.
Mix rice, broth, water, bouillon, tomatoes, and corn into the saucepan. Season with pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 25 minutes. Top with mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses to serve.
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
2/3 cup water
1 cube beef bouillon
1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (11 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) package (1 ounce each) mozzarella cheese
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
Place the ground beef, onion, garlic, and green bell pepper in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook until beef is evenly brown. Drain grease.
Mix rice, broth, water, bouillon, tomatoes, and corn into the saucepan. Season with pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 25 minutes. Top with mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses to serve.
Cooking : Beetroot Aloo Koora
Ingredients
4 large red beets - trimmed, peeled, and cut into cubes
3 potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon skinned split black lentils (urad dal)
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
2 dried red chile peppers, broken into pieces
1 pinch asafoetida powder
6 fresh curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 cup flaked coconut
Directions
Place the beets and potatoes in separate bowls, each with enough water to cover. Set aside to soak until you need them.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the lentils, mustard seed, cumin seed, and red chile peppers in the hot oil until the seeds begin to splutter, about 30 seconds. Stir the asafoetida and curry leaves into the mixture and cook another few seconds.
Drain the beets and potatoes and add to the skillet. Cook and stir until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue cooking until the potatoes and beets are soft, about 20 minutes more. If there is excess water in the pan, increase the heat to high and cook until the water evaporates completely. Stir the red pepper and coconut into the mixture and serve immediately.
4 large red beets - trimmed, peeled, and cut into cubes
3 potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon skinned split black lentils (urad dal)
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
2 dried red chile peppers, broken into pieces
1 pinch asafoetida powder
6 fresh curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 cup flaked coconut
Directions
Place the beets and potatoes in separate bowls, each with enough water to cover. Set aside to soak until you need them.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the lentils, mustard seed, cumin seed, and red chile peppers in the hot oil until the seeds begin to splutter, about 30 seconds. Stir the asafoetida and curry leaves into the mixture and cook another few seconds.
Drain the beets and potatoes and add to the skillet. Cook and stir until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue cooking until the potatoes and beets are soft, about 20 minutes more. If there is excess water in the pan, increase the heat to high and cook until the water evaporates completely. Stir the red pepper and coconut into the mixture and serve immediately.
Cooking : Basic Curry Sauce
Ingredients
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon margarine
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 serrano chile peppers, seeded
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup yogurt, whisked until smooth
3 cups water
Directions
Heat oil and margarine in a small skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add onion and saute until very brown, 10 to 15 minutes. (Note: This is an important step; if onion is not cooked well, sauce will taste funny.)
Add ginger and garlic to onion and saute for an additional 2 minutes. Process onion/ginger/garlic mixture in food processor until smooth. Do not rinse food processor.
Place onion mixture in a large saucepan. Stir in the cinnamon, black pepper, coriander, cumin, turmeric and cayenne pepper and cook over low heat until mixture is thick and has the consistency of a paste.
Puree tomatoes, chile peppers and cilantro in food processor until smooth. Add to onion mixture and stir well over low heat, cooking off moisture from tomatoes and cilantro. Add yogurt a little bit at a time, stirring constantly to avoid curdling.
Blend the whole mixture in food processor to puree it (for a very smooth sauce). Return to saucepan, add water and increase heat to high; bring sauce to a rolling boil. Cover saucepan and boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until desired consistency is reached.
To serve with meat, cook the meat first separately, then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes in the sauce before serving over rice or with bread. To serve with vegetables, steam raw veggies first 4 to 5 minutes, then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes in the sauce before serving.
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon margarine
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 serrano chile peppers, seeded
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup yogurt, whisked until smooth
3 cups water
Directions
Heat oil and margarine in a small skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add onion and saute until very brown, 10 to 15 minutes. (Note: This is an important step; if onion is not cooked well, sauce will taste funny.)
Add ginger and garlic to onion and saute for an additional 2 minutes. Process onion/ginger/garlic mixture in food processor until smooth. Do not rinse food processor.
Place onion mixture in a large saucepan. Stir in the cinnamon, black pepper, coriander, cumin, turmeric and cayenne pepper and cook over low heat until mixture is thick and has the consistency of a paste.
Puree tomatoes, chile peppers and cilantro in food processor until smooth. Add to onion mixture and stir well over low heat, cooking off moisture from tomatoes and cilantro. Add yogurt a little bit at a time, stirring constantly to avoid curdling.
Blend the whole mixture in food processor to puree it (for a very smooth sauce). Return to saucepan, add water and increase heat to high; bring sauce to a rolling boil. Cover saucepan and boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until desired consistency is reached.
To serve with meat, cook the meat first separately, then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes in the sauce before serving over rice or with bread. To serve with vegetables, steam raw veggies first 4 to 5 minutes, then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes in the sauce before serving.
Cooking : Baked Miniature Pumpkins
Ingredients
1 small sugar pumpkin
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon butter
2 pinches ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cut off the top of the pumpkin and scrape out all the seeds. Place the butter or margarine and brown sugar inside the pumpkin and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Put the pumpkin lid back on and place pumpkin in a baking pan with a little water in the bottom.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until tender. These can also be baked in the microwave on high for about 10 to 15 minutes.
1 small sugar pumpkin
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon butter
2 pinches ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cut off the top of the pumpkin and scrape out all the seeds. Place the butter or margarine and brown sugar inside the pumpkin and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Put the pumpkin lid back on and place pumpkin in a baking pan with a little water in the bottom.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until tender. These can also be baked in the microwave on high for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Cooking : Aunt Mabel's Molded Avocado Salad with Toasted Pecans
Ingredients
1 (6 ounce) package lime flavored gelatin mix
1 3/4 cups boiling water
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 avocados, peeled and mashed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion juice (optional)
6 butter lettuce leaves, rinsed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
Directions
In a medium bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water. In another bowl, mix together cream cheese, celery, avocado, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and salt. Mix in onion juice, if using. Gradually stir in the gelatin mixture. Pour into an 11x7 inch glass baking dish, and refrigerate until set.
Cut the gelatin salad into squares, and serve each square on top of a leaf of butter lettuce. Make the salad dressing by mixing the 1/2 cup mayonnaise with confectioners' sugar and lemon juice to taste. Drizzle dressing over squares, and garnish with toasted pecans.
1 (6 ounce) package lime flavored gelatin mix
1 3/4 cups boiling water
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 avocados, peeled and mashed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion juice (optional)
6 butter lettuce leaves, rinsed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
Directions
In a medium bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water. In another bowl, mix together cream cheese, celery, avocado, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and salt. Mix in onion juice, if using. Gradually stir in the gelatin mixture. Pour into an 11x7 inch glass baking dish, and refrigerate until set.
Cut the gelatin salad into squares, and serve each square on top of a leaf of butter lettuce. Make the salad dressing by mixing the 1/2 cup mayonnaise with confectioners' sugar and lemon juice to taste. Drizzle dressing over squares, and garnish with toasted pecans.
Cooking : Basic Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
2 cups Basic Cookie Mix
3/4 cup butter
1/4 cup cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Stir oats into Basic Cookie Mix. Lightly beat egg and add to mixture. Melt butter or margarine over low heat and stir in. Add cold water, vanilla and almond extract. Mix well.
Spoon into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes until top is golden. Cool and cut into bars.
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
2 cups Basic Cookie Mix
3/4 cup butter
1/4 cup cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Stir oats into Basic Cookie Mix. Lightly beat egg and add to mixture. Melt butter or margarine over low heat and stir in. Add cold water, vanilla and almond extract. Mix well.
Spoon into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes until top is golden. Cool and cut into bars.
Cooking : Apple Crisp II
Ingredients
10 cups all-purpose apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup water
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degree C).
Place the sliced apples in a 9x13 inch pan. Mix the white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour and ground cinnamon together, and sprinkle over apples. Pour water evenly over all.
Combine the oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and melted butter together. Crumble evenly over the apple mixture.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes.
10 cups all-purpose apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup water
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degree C).
Place the sliced apples in a 9x13 inch pan. Mix the white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour and ground cinnamon together, and sprinkle over apples. Pour water evenly over all.
Combine the oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and melted butter together. Crumble evenly over the apple mixture.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes.
Cooking : Barbequed Steak
Ingredients
4 (1/2 pound) beef top sirloin steaks
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 ounce steak spice seasoning mix
Directions
Put oil and steak spice on a large enough platter to accommodate the steaks. Coat the steak well with the oil and spices.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate
Grill steaks over high heat to desired doneness.
4 (1/2 pound) beef top sirloin steaks
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 ounce steak spice seasoning mix
Directions
Put oil and steak spice on a large enough platter to accommodate the steaks. Coat the steak well with the oil and spices.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate
Grill steaks over high heat to desired doneness.
Cooking : Beef Noodle Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 (1.25 ounce) package beef with onion soup mix
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a medium skillet, brown beef over medium high heat and drain. Stir in water, soup mix and elbow macaroni; let simmer all together for 5 minutes.
Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with potatoes and sprinkle with paprika. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes and serve hot.
1 pound ground beef
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 (1.25 ounce) package beef with onion soup mix
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a medium skillet, brown beef over medium high heat and drain. Stir in water, soup mix and elbow macaroni; let simmer all together for 5 minutes.
Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with potatoes and sprinkle with paprika. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes and serve hot.
Cooking : Anise Waffle Cookies
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
1 tablespoon anise seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 small eggs
1 drop anise oil
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed
Directions
Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Whisk together flour, anise seed, and salt in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, mash the shortening until creamy, and stir with all of the sugar, eggs, and anise oil until thoroughly mixed. Stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients to form a dough. Break off about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie, and roll into 1-inch balls.
Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray. Place dough balls onto the iron, close the lid, and bake until the iron stops emitting steam and the cookies are lightly golden brown, 1 to 3 minutes. Check after about 1 minute. Remove the cookies from the iron and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar while still warm. Cool on wire rack.
3 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
1 tablespoon anise seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 small eggs
1 drop anise oil
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed
Directions
Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Whisk together flour, anise seed, and salt in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, mash the shortening until creamy, and stir with all of the sugar, eggs, and anise oil until thoroughly mixed. Stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients to form a dough. Break off about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie, and roll into 1-inch balls.
Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray. Place dough balls onto the iron, close the lid, and bake until the iron stops emitting steam and the cookies are lightly golden brown, 1 to 3 minutes. Check after about 1 minute. Remove the cookies from the iron and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar while still warm. Cool on wire rack.
Cooking : Ambrosia Bites
Ingredients
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup flaked coconut
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in peels and vanilla. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup flaked coconut
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in peels and vanilla. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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