Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 cups shredded Chinese cabbage
1 carrot, shredded
1 onion, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (14 ounce) package wonton wrappers
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together beef, cabbage, carrot, and onion. Stir in the egg, sugar, salt, soy sauce, and vegetable oil.
Place a large teaspoonful of filling in the center of a dumpling skin. Moisten the edges of a wonton with a few drops of water. Then fold the dumpling in half, and pinch the edges together to seal. Create a ripple pattern along the pinched edge by pinching and gently pushing together small segments of it. Repeat with remaining dumplings.
Boil the dumplings in water until they float to the top, about 5 minutes.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Cooking : Best Marinated Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup rice wine
1/3 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 dashes liquid smoke flavoring
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon fines herbs
1 (4 pound) chicken, skin removed, cut into pieces
6 sprigs fresh rosemary
Directions
In a large shallow dish, combine water, wine, sesame oil, soy sauce, mustard, brown sugar and liquid smoke. Stir in Italian dressing mix, orange zest, ginger, paprika and fines herbs. Place chicken in the dish, and turn to coat. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
Discard marinade. Grill chicken 15 to 20 minutes per side, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Occasionally place rosemary sprigs on coals to impart a unique smoky flavor to chicken.
1 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup rice wine
1/3 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 dashes liquid smoke flavoring
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon fines herbs
1 (4 pound) chicken, skin removed, cut into pieces
6 sprigs fresh rosemary
Directions
In a large shallow dish, combine water, wine, sesame oil, soy sauce, mustard, brown sugar and liquid smoke. Stir in Italian dressing mix, orange zest, ginger, paprika and fines herbs. Place chicken in the dish, and turn to coat. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
Discard marinade. Grill chicken 15 to 20 minutes per side, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Occasionally place rosemary sprigs on coals to impart a unique smoky flavor to chicken.
Cooking : Basil-Tomato Tuna Steaks
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
4 (4 ounce) tuna or salmon steaks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the tuna steaks; cook for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Transfer to a broiler pan. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Cover with basil leaves. Top with tomato and cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
4 (4 ounce) tuna or salmon steaks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the tuna steaks; cook for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Transfer to a broiler pan. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Cover with basil leaves. Top with tomato and cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Cooking : A-Number-1 Banana Cake
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
4 ripe bananas, mashed
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - 8 inch round pans. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter, white sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in the bananas. Add flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk to the creamed mixture. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and place on a damp tea towel to cool.
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
4 ripe bananas, mashed
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - 8 inch round pans. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter, white sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in the bananas. Add flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk to the creamed mixture. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and place on a damp tea towel to cool.
Cooking : Annette's Great Ham Glaze
Ingredients
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
8 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup gold rum (such as Bacardi Gold�)
1/4 cup dark molasses
3 tablespoons spicy mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Combine brown sugar, butter, rum, molasses, mustard, and cider vinegar in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring constantly, until sugar has melted and the glaze has thickened, about 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
8 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup gold rum (such as Bacardi Gold�)
1/4 cup dark molasses
3 tablespoons spicy mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Combine brown sugar, butter, rum, molasses, mustard, and cider vinegar in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring constantly, until sugar has melted and the glaze has thickened, about 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cooking : 3-Cheese Mostaccioli Bolognese
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
1 (26 ounce) jar Prego� Traditional Italian Sauce or Prego� Organic Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli or tube-shaped pasta (ziti), cooked and drained
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook beef and garlic in 12-inch skillet until beef is browned, stirring to break up meat. Pour off fat. Add zucchini and cook until tender. Stir in sauce.
Stir beef mixture, pasta, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese in 3-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until hot.
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
1 (26 ounce) jar Prego� Traditional Italian Sauce or Prego� Organic Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli or tube-shaped pasta (ziti), cooked and drained
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook beef and garlic in 12-inch skillet until beef is browned, stirring to break up meat. Pour off fat. Add zucchini and cook until tender. Stir in sauce.
Stir beef mixture, pasta, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese in 3-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until hot.
Cooking : Banana Flavored Jam
Ingredients
4 cups mashed ripe bananas
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Heat to a boiling in a saucepan and simmer slowly, till mixture is thickened. Serve warm over pancakes or cool and serve as a jam.
4 cups mashed ripe bananas
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Heat to a boiling in a saucepan and simmer slowly, till mixture is thickened. Serve warm over pancakes or cool and serve as a jam.
Cooking : Blueberry Bake
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups fresh blueberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
To Make Biscuit Topping: In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Mix well then stir in buttermilk just until all ingredients are moistened and dough forms a ball. Set aside.
To Make Berry Filling: In a large saucepan combine honey, 1 tablespoon sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, water, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth, then add berries. Simmer over medium heat, stirring gently, until thickened (about 10 minutes). Spoon berry mixture into an 8x11 inch nonstick casserole dish.
Drop biscuit dough onto berry mixture by tablespoonfuls.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until biscuits are lightly browned.
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups fresh blueberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
To Make Biscuit Topping: In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Mix well then stir in buttermilk just until all ingredients are moistened and dough forms a ball. Set aside.
To Make Berry Filling: In a large saucepan combine honey, 1 tablespoon sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, water, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth, then add berries. Simmer over medium heat, stirring gently, until thickened (about 10 minutes). Spoon berry mixture into an 8x11 inch nonstick casserole dish.
Drop biscuit dough onto berry mixture by tablespoonfuls.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until biscuits are lightly browned.
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 : Apple Oatmeal Crisp
Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 cups apples - peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) Lightly grease an 8 inch square pan.
In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, flour and butter. Mix until crumbly. Place half of crumb mixture in pan. Spread the apples evenly over crumb mixture. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon and top with remaining crumb mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 cups apples - peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) Lightly grease an 8 inch square pan.
In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, flour and butter. Mix until crumbly. Place half of crumb mixture in pan. Spread the apples evenly over crumb mixture. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon and top with remaining crumb mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cooking : Asian Crab and Cuke Salad
Ingredients
1 cucumber, sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Directions
Place cucumber slices in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Toss in imitation crabmeat. Whisk vinegar and soy sauce together in a separate bowl. Pour over the cucumber and crab mixture and toss to coat.
1 cucumber, sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Directions
Place cucumber slices in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Toss in imitation crabmeat. Whisk vinegar and soy sauce together in a separate bowl. Pour over the cucumber and crab mixture and toss to coat.
Cooking : Artichoke and Tomato Chicken
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
4 fresh tomatoes, diced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
6 artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, cubed
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
2 cups marinara sauce
Directions
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, artichoke hearts and red peppers. Cook until just hot, then remove from heat. transfer to a large bowl and toss together with mozzarella cubes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lay out the pounded breasts and spoon filling onto the center, leaving an inch on each side. Adjust filling as you roll so as not to over stuff. Place them seam side down into a 2 quart baking dish. cover with marinara sauce. Place lid onto dish or cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is cooked through. You'll love it!
1/4 cup olive oil
4 fresh tomatoes, diced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
6 artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, cubed
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
2 cups marinara sauce
Directions
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, artichoke hearts and red peppers. Cook until just hot, then remove from heat. transfer to a large bowl and toss together with mozzarella cubes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lay out the pounded breasts and spoon filling onto the center, leaving an inch on each side. Adjust filling as you roll so as not to over stuff. Place them seam side down into a 2 quart baking dish. cover with marinara sauce. Place lid onto dish or cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is cooked through. You'll love it!
Cooking : Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup apple butter
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
STREUSEL TOPPING:
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, apple butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in eggs and evaporated milk. Pour into prepared pie shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted 2 inches from the center comes out clean. Sprinkle streusel topping over the pie, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
To make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine butter, flour, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans.
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup apple butter
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
STREUSEL TOPPING:
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, apple butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in eggs and evaporated milk. Pour into prepared pie shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted 2 inches from the center comes out clean. Sprinkle streusel topping over the pie, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
To make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine butter, flour, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans.
Cooking : Bacon, Potato, and Egg Taco Ole
Ingredients
8 bacon strips
1/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons water
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup diced onion
2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon butter
4 corn or flour tortilla
Directions
Place bacon in a skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Keeping drippings in the skillet, remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. Crumble the bacon.
While the bacon is cooking, mix the eggs, milk, water, salt, and pepper in a bowl until combined.
Add potatoes to the bacon drippings and cook until semi-soft. Stir in the onions. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Stir in the crumbled bacon and the butter. Cook until the eggs set to your desired firmness. Spoon mixture into tortillas and serve.
8 bacon strips
1/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons water
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup diced onion
2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon butter
4 corn or flour tortilla
Directions
Place bacon in a skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Keeping drippings in the skillet, remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. Crumble the bacon.
While the bacon is cooking, mix the eggs, milk, water, salt, and pepper in a bowl until combined.
Add potatoes to the bacon drippings and cook until semi-soft. Stir in the onions. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Stir in the crumbled bacon and the butter. Cook until the eggs set to your desired firmness. Spoon mixture into tortillas and serve.
Cooking : Applesauce Cocoa Cookies
Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup granulated artificial sweetener
2 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
Cream together shortening and sugar replacement. Add egg and blend well.
Sift all dry ingredients together and add alternately with applesauce and water to creamed mixture. Be sure to add flour first and last.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup granulated artificial sweetener
2 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
Cream together shortening and sugar replacement. Add egg and blend well.
Sift all dry ingredients together and add alternately with applesauce and water to creamed mixture. Be sure to add flour first and last.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.
Cooking : Apple Dip with a Twist
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups fat free ranch dressing
1 1/4 cups grated apple
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
Directions
Mix the fat free ranch dressing, grated apple, horseradish, pumpkin pie spice, lemon juice and pepper in a medium sized serving bowl and chill until serving.
1 1/4 cups fat free ranch dressing
1 1/4 cups grated apple
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
Directions
Mix the fat free ranch dressing, grated apple, horseradish, pumpkin pie spice, lemon juice and pepper in a medium sized serving bowl and chill until serving.
Cooking : Anika's Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
3 (15 ounce) cans French cut green beans, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
salt and pepper to taste
1 (5 ounce) jar bacon cheese spread
1 (6 ounce) can Cheddar-flavored French fried onions (such as French's�)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix the green beans and mushroom soup in a large bowl. Spoon into 9x13 inch baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Dollop the cheese spread on top of the beans in heaping tablespoons.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; scatter fried onions over casserole. Bake until onions are golden brown, about 5 additional minutes.
3 (15 ounce) cans French cut green beans, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
salt and pepper to taste
1 (5 ounce) jar bacon cheese spread
1 (6 ounce) can Cheddar-flavored French fried onions (such as French's�)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix the green beans and mushroom soup in a large bowl. Spoon into 9x13 inch baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Dollop the cheese spread on top of the beans in heaping tablespoons.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; scatter fried onions over casserole. Bake until onions are golden brown, about 5 additional minutes.
Cooking : Apple Sausage Appetizers
Ingredients
2 (20 ounce) jars unsweetened chunky applesauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 pounds fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
Directions
In a bowl, combine applesauce and brown sugar. Stir in sausage and onion. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 40-50 minutes or until bubbly.
2 (20 ounce) jars unsweetened chunky applesauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 pounds fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
Directions
In a bowl, combine applesauce and brown sugar. Stir in sausage and onion. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 40-50 minutes or until bubbly.
Cooking : Arroz Tapado (Rice-On-Top)
Ingredients
2 cups uncooked white rice
4 cups water
1 potato, peeled and cubed
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
3 small tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground dried aji chile
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 pound lean ground beef
2 large carrots, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon peanut butter
chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
chopped fresh tomato (optional)
ketchup (optional)
Directions
Bring the rice and 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Place the egg into a saucepan, and cover with water by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the egg stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the egg under cold running water in the sink. Peel once cold. Chop the egg and set aside in a small bowl.
Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Deep fry the potato cubes until golden brown, about 5 minutes; drain on paper towels, and set aside.
Place tomatoes and 1/2 cup of water in a blender, and puree until tomatoes are liquefied (peel and seed first, if desired).
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, garlic, aji chile powder, cumin, black pepper, and oregano until the onion begins to brown, 8 to 10 minutes; pour in the pureed tomatoes, and simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring often. Mix in the ground beef and carrots, and cook until the meat is no longer pink and the carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Break the meat up into small chunks as it cooks. Mix in the chopped hard-cooked egg, peas, and peanut butter until thoroughly combined. Finally, gently stir in the cubes of fried potato.
To assemble the dish, oil a flexible plastic bowl (at least 1 cup size) and press cooked rice into the bottom to fill 1/3 of the bowl. Layer about 3/4 inch of meat mixture over the rice, and top with more cooked rice to fill the bowl. With an oiled hand, gently press on the rice to compact the mixture; place a serving plate on top of the bowl, flip, and turn out the rice and meat-filled form. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Garnish with sprinkles of cilantro, chopped tomato, and dollops of ketchup on each serving.
2 cups uncooked white rice
4 cups water
1 potato, peeled and cubed
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
3 small tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground dried aji chile
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 pound lean ground beef
2 large carrots, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon peanut butter
chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
chopped fresh tomato (optional)
ketchup (optional)
Directions
Bring the rice and 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Place the egg into a saucepan, and cover with water by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the egg stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the egg under cold running water in the sink. Peel once cold. Chop the egg and set aside in a small bowl.
Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Deep fry the potato cubes until golden brown, about 5 minutes; drain on paper towels, and set aside.
Place tomatoes and 1/2 cup of water in a blender, and puree until tomatoes are liquefied (peel and seed first, if desired).
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, garlic, aji chile powder, cumin, black pepper, and oregano until the onion begins to brown, 8 to 10 minutes; pour in the pureed tomatoes, and simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring often. Mix in the ground beef and carrots, and cook until the meat is no longer pink and the carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Break the meat up into small chunks as it cooks. Mix in the chopped hard-cooked egg, peas, and peanut butter until thoroughly combined. Finally, gently stir in the cubes of fried potato.
To assemble the dish, oil a flexible plastic bowl (at least 1 cup size) and press cooked rice into the bottom to fill 1/3 of the bowl. Layer about 3/4 inch of meat mixture over the rice, and top with more cooked rice to fill the bowl. With an oiled hand, gently press on the rice to compact the mixture; place a serving plate on top of the bowl, flip, and turn out the rice and meat-filled form. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Garnish with sprinkles of cilantro, chopped tomato, and dollops of ketchup on each serving.
Cooking : Authentic Mexican Hot Sauce
Ingredients
1 dried guajillo chile
1 dried chile negro (pasilla) pepper
2 dried New Mexico chile pods
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Directions
Remove stems and seeds from the guajillo chile, pasilla chile, and the New Mexico chile pods.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Toast the chile pods in the skillet until lightly brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the chile pods to a small bowl and pour the warm water over them. Allow chiles to soak about 40 minutes.
Remove the guajillo and New Mexico chiles from the water. Use a spoon to scrape the pulp from the skin. Discard the skin. Place the pulp of the guajillo chile and the New Mexico chiles in a food processor with the pasilla chile and the water in which the peppers soaked. Puree in the food processor until all ingredients are combined. Add the garlic, cumin, salt, brown sugar, salt, and vinegar. Puree the mixture until smooth.
1 dried guajillo chile
1 dried chile negro (pasilla) pepper
2 dried New Mexico chile pods
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Directions
Remove stems and seeds from the guajillo chile, pasilla chile, and the New Mexico chile pods.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Toast the chile pods in the skillet until lightly brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the chile pods to a small bowl and pour the warm water over them. Allow chiles to soak about 40 minutes.
Remove the guajillo and New Mexico chiles from the water. Use a spoon to scrape the pulp from the skin. Discard the skin. Place the pulp of the guajillo chile and the New Mexico chiles in a food processor with the pasilla chile and the water in which the peppers soaked. Puree in the food processor until all ingredients are combined. Add the garlic, cumin, salt, brown sugar, salt, and vinegar. Puree the mixture until smooth.
Cooking : Blushing Apple Cream Pie
Ingredients
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cinnamon red hot candies
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vinegar
4 1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled baking apples
1 Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine first six ingredients; mix well. Add apples and stir gently to mix. Pour into a pastry-lined pie plate. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Cut slits in top crust; place over apples. Seal and flute edges. Bake at 400 degrees F for 50 minutes or until pastry is golden and apples are tender.
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cinnamon red hot candies
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vinegar
4 1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled baking apples
1 Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine first six ingredients; mix well. Add apples and stir gently to mix. Pour into a pastry-lined pie plate. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Cut slits in top crust; place over apples. Seal and flute edges. Bake at 400 degrees F for 50 minutes or until pastry is golden and apples are tender.
Cooking : Bratwurst Potato Skillet
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 fully cooked bratwurst, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Directions
In a heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes; cover and cook for 6 minutes or until browned and crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
Add bratwurst, onion and green pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until meat is heated through and vegetables are crisp-tender.
Combine the soy sauce, orange juice, basil, salt and pepper; add to the skillet. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are evenly coated.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 fully cooked bratwurst, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Directions
In a heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes; cover and cook for 6 minutes or until browned and crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
Add bratwurst, onion and green pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until meat is heated through and vegetables are crisp-tender.
Combine the soy sauce, orange juice, basil, salt and pepper; add to the skillet. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are evenly coated.
Cooking : Beans and Rice
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
3 cups water
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can refried beans
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Bring the rice and 3 cups water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain grease. Mix in onion, refried beans, and green chiles. Stir in water, mustard, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Season with cumin, seasoned salt, and salt. Reduce heat to low, and cook 25 minutes, stirring often. Serve over rice.
1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
3 cups water
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can refried beans
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Bring the rice and 3 cups water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain grease. Mix in onion, refried beans, and green chiles. Stir in water, mustard, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Season with cumin, seasoned salt, and salt. Reduce heat to low, and cook 25 minutes, stirring often. Serve over rice.
Cooking : Beef and Veggie Stew with Dumplings
Ingredients
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup margarine
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can peas, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (13.5 ounce) can spinach, undrained
4 cubes beef bouillon
4 cups water
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash�), or to taste
1 (16.3 ounce) can refrigerated biscuits (such as Pillsbury Grands�)
Directions
Season the beef with salt and black pepper; heat the margarine in a skillet over low heat, and cook the beef, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and tender, about 45 minutes.
While the beef is cooking, place the tomato soup, corn, peas, beans, spinach, beef bouillon cubes, water, garlic powder, and garlic herb seasoning in a large, heavy saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, then add the stew beef. Simmer to blend the flavors, about 30 minutes.
Cut each biscuit into quarters, flatten slightly, and gently stir the dumplings into the stew. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, then cover the stew and simmer 10 more minutes.
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup margarine
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can peas, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (13.5 ounce) can spinach, undrained
4 cubes beef bouillon
4 cups water
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash�), or to taste
1 (16.3 ounce) can refrigerated biscuits (such as Pillsbury Grands�)
Directions
Season the beef with salt and black pepper; heat the margarine in a skillet over low heat, and cook the beef, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and tender, about 45 minutes.
While the beef is cooking, place the tomato soup, corn, peas, beans, spinach, beef bouillon cubes, water, garlic powder, and garlic herb seasoning in a large, heavy saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, then add the stew beef. Simmer to blend the flavors, about 30 minutes.
Cut each biscuit into quarters, flatten slightly, and gently stir the dumplings into the stew. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, then cover the stew and simmer 10 more minutes.
Cooking : Bonnie Blue-Barb Pie
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Directions
In a large bowl, combine rhubarb and blueberries. Combine sugar, flour and salt. Sprinkle over the fruit; toss lightly. Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; add filling. Dot with butter. Top with a lattice crust. Bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F; bake 35 minutes longer or until golden brown.
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Directions
In a large bowl, combine rhubarb and blueberries. Combine sugar, flour and salt. Sprinkle over the fruit; toss lightly. Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; add filling. Dot with butter. Top with a lattice crust. Bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F; bake 35 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Cooking : Baked Moist and Savory Stuffing
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups Swanson� Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness™ or Certified Organic)
2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 (16 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm� Herb Seasoned Stuffing
Directions
Heat the broth, celery and onion in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Add the stuffing and mix lightly.
Spoon the stuffing mixture into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes or until hot.
2 1/2 cups Swanson� Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness™ or Certified Organic)
2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 (16 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm� Herb Seasoned Stuffing
Directions
Heat the broth, celery and onion in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Add the stuffing and mix lightly.
Spoon the stuffing mixture into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes or until hot.
Cooking : Apple Curry Turkey Pita
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 pound cooked turkey, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon curry powder, or to taste
1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced
3 pita bread rounds
1/2 cup plain yogurt
Directions
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and lemon juice. Cook until onion is tender. Mix in turkey, season with curry powder and continue cooking until heated through.
Remove from heat. Stir in apple. Stuff pitas with the mixture. Drizzle with yogurt to serve.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 pound cooked turkey, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon curry powder, or to taste
1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced
3 pita bread rounds
1/2 cup plain yogurt
Directions
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and lemon juice. Cook until onion is tender. Mix in turkey, season with curry powder and continue cooking until heated through.
Remove from heat. Stir in apple. Stuff pitas with the mixture. Drizzle with yogurt to serve.
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