Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup boiling water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
Directions
In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In anther bowl, combine the oats, apricots, butter and boiling water; stir until butter is melted. Cool for 5 minutes. Stir in eggs, milk and orange peel if desired. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Cooking : Aunt Betz Cookies
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup butter
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups miniature marshmallows
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup shredded coconut
Directions
Beat eggs. Combine eggs, sugar, and butter or margarine in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and let cook on low for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Turn off heat. Add the crumbs, marshmallows and coconut.
Spread mixture into a lightly buttered 9x13 inch dish.
Melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together and spread over the top of the bars. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into small squares to serve.
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup butter
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups miniature marshmallows
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup shredded coconut
Directions
Beat eggs. Combine eggs, sugar, and butter or margarine in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and let cook on low for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Turn off heat. Add the crumbs, marshmallows and coconut.
Spread mixture into a lightly buttered 9x13 inch dish.
Melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together and spread over the top of the bars. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into small squares to serve.
Cooking : Beer Cooked Chicken
Ingredients
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
To Marinate: Pour 1/2 of the beer into a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Add chicken breasts, toss to coat, cover dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.
Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute for 5 to 10 minutes or until cooked; remove from skillet and reserve, keeping warm.
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium high heat and add chicken. Saute 5 to 6 minutes each side or until cooked through and juices run clear. Reduce heat to low, pour remaining beer over chicken and add reserved mushrooms. Cover skillet and let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
To Marinate: Pour 1/2 of the beer into a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Add chicken breasts, toss to coat, cover dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.
Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute for 5 to 10 minutes or until cooked; remove from skillet and reserve, keeping warm.
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium high heat and add chicken. Saute 5 to 6 minutes each side or until cooked through and juices run clear. Reduce heat to low, pour remaining beer over chicken and add reserved mushrooms. Cover skillet and let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Cooking : Black Pasta in a Pink Gorgonzola Sauce
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package black squid ink pasta
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 shallots, minced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock
8 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
5 (1/2 ounce) slices prosciutto, diced
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 leaves fresh basil, cut into thin strips
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute shallots and garlic until lightly golden. Pour in wine and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, and stir in gorgonzola. Add tomato paste and prosciutto; bring to a boil. Stir in half-and-half, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add pasta, and toss to coat evenly. Cook until pasta is heated through. Transfer to serving dish, and garnish with parmesan and basil.
1 (16 ounce) package black squid ink pasta
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 shallots, minced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock
8 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
5 (1/2 ounce) slices prosciutto, diced
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 leaves fresh basil, cut into thin strips
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute shallots and garlic until lightly golden. Pour in wine and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, and stir in gorgonzola. Add tomato paste and prosciutto; bring to a boil. Stir in half-and-half, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add pasta, and toss to coat evenly. Cook until pasta is heated through. Transfer to serving dish, and garnish with parmesan and basil.
Cooking : Apple Butter with Honey
Ingredients
3 cups apple cider
2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and chopped
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Directions
In a large saucepan over medium heat, boil the cider 15 minutes.
Stir apples into the cider and reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring frequently. Cook 1 hour, or until the apples are tender.
Remove apples from heat. Mash with a potato masher. Stir in the honey, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Return to low heat and cook uncovered, stirring often, until thick. Transfer to sterile jars and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
3 cups apple cider
2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and chopped
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Directions
In a large saucepan over medium heat, boil the cider 15 minutes.
Stir apples into the cider and reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring frequently. Cook 1 hour, or until the apples are tender.
Remove apples from heat. Mash with a potato masher. Stir in the honey, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Return to low heat and cook uncovered, stirring often, until thick. Transfer to sterile jars and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Cooking : Black 'N' White Brownies
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup flaked coconut
2/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons milk
CHOCOLATE LAYER:
1/3 cup butter
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Stir in oats and coconut. Add butter and milk; mix well. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F.
In a saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate; cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, brown sugar, milk and vanilla; mix well. Add chocolate mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to chocolate mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts. Spread evenly over crust. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.
In a mixing bowl, combine the first four frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy. Spread over bars. Sprinkle with walnuts. Store in the refrigerator.
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup flaked coconut
2/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons milk
CHOCOLATE LAYER:
1/3 cup butter
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Stir in oats and coconut. Add butter and milk; mix well. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F.
In a saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate; cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, brown sugar, milk and vanilla; mix well. Add chocolate mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to chocolate mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts. Spread evenly over crust. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.
In a mixing bowl, combine the first four frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy. Spread over bars. Sprinkle with walnuts. Store in the refrigerator.
Cooking : Blue Ribbon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup crispy rice cereal
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cream together white sugar, brown sugar and shortening until fluffy. Stir in the vanilla and eggs. Combine the flour, wheat germ, salt and baking soda; mix into the batter. Stir in crispy rice cereal and chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls on an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, until cookies are light brown at the edges. Cool well before eating as the chocolate can burn your mouth.
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup crispy rice cereal
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cream together white sugar, brown sugar and shortening until fluffy. Stir in the vanilla and eggs. Combine the flour, wheat germ, salt and baking soda; mix into the batter. Stir in crispy rice cereal and chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls on an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, until cookies are light brown at the edges. Cool well before eating as the chocolate can burn your mouth.
Cooking : Allison's Supreme Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon coffee-flavored liqueur
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and coffee liqueur. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in the oats, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls, and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before eating!
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon coffee-flavored liqueur
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and coffee liqueur. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in the oats, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls, and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before eating!
Cooking : Best Spaghetti Sauce in the World
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
16 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/3 cup dry vermouth
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Directions
In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Toss in garlic and saute 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly golden. Mix chopped tomatoes into pan. Stir in chicken stock, thinning with 1 to 2 tablespoons water if necessary. Cook over medium heat until bubbly. Stir in Vermouth and cook 5 minutes more. Mix in basil just before serving.
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
16 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/3 cup dry vermouth
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Directions
In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Toss in garlic and saute 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly golden. Mix chopped tomatoes into pan. Stir in chicken stock, thinning with 1 to 2 tablespoons water if necessary. Cook over medium heat until bubbly. Stir in Vermouth and cook 5 minutes more. Mix in basil just before serving.
Cooking : Banana Cake III
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup water
1 cup mashed bananas
1 pinch salt
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9 inch round pans.
Combine sugar, flour, baking soda, water, mashed bananas, salt, and mayonnaise. Mix together, and pour into the cake pans.
Bake cake about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven, and cool on wire racks.
In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and butter or margarine together. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, and mix well. Stir in nuts. Fill and frost the cake.
1 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup water
1 cup mashed bananas
1 pinch salt
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9 inch round pans.
Combine sugar, flour, baking soda, water, mashed bananas, salt, and mayonnaise. Mix together, and pour into the cake pans.
Bake cake about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven, and cool on wire racks.
In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and butter or margarine together. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, and mix well. Stir in nuts. Fill and frost the cake.
Cooking : Baked Chicken and Cheese Risotto
Ingredients
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup or Campbell's� Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
3/4 cup uncooked Arborio or regular long-grain white rice
Directions
Mix soup, water, milk, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, vegetables, chicken and rice in 3-qt. shallow baking dish. Cover.
Bake at 400 degrees F. for 35 min. Stir.
Bake for 10 min. or until hot and rice is done. Let stand 5 min.
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup or Campbell's� Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
3/4 cup uncooked Arborio or regular long-grain white rice
Directions
Mix soup, water, milk, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, vegetables, chicken and rice in 3-qt. shallow baking dish. Cover.
Bake at 400 degrees F. for 35 min. Stir.
Bake for 10 min. or until hot and rice is done. Let stand 5 min.
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 : Braised Flank Steak with Lemon and Garlic
Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 (1 1/2-pound) beef flank steak
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 (13.75 ounce) can chicken broth
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 whole cloves
Directions
Mix the flour and garlic powder together in a shallow dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Dip the steak in the flour mixture evenly coating both sides. Set aside. Discard remaining flour mixture.
Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the steak in the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes for each side. Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, and cloves. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until steak is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
To serve, remove steak from the skillet, and slice across the grain in thin strips. Place on serving plates, and ladle sauce over meat.
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 (1 1/2-pound) beef flank steak
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 (13.75 ounce) can chicken broth
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 whole cloves
Directions
Mix the flour and garlic powder together in a shallow dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Dip the steak in the flour mixture evenly coating both sides. Set aside. Discard remaining flour mixture.
Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the steak in the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes for each side. Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, and cloves. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until steak is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
To serve, remove steak from the skillet, and slice across the grain in thin strips. Place on serving plates, and ladle sauce over meat.
Cooking : Basil Pecan Pesto
Ingredients
3 cups fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 cups pecans
4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Blend the basil, pecans, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a food processor until the mixture becomes a slightly chunky paste.
3 cups fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 cups pecans
4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Blend the basil, pecans, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a food processor until the mixture becomes a slightly chunky paste.
Cooking : Apple-Cranberry Crisp
Ingredients
2 pounds Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
3/4 cup cranberries
1/4 cup white sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) Butter an 8 inch square baking dish.
In a large bowl, mix together apples, cranberries, white sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place evenly into baking dish.
In the same bowl, combine oats, flour and brown sugar. With a fork, mix in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over apples.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until topping is golden brown, and apples are tender.
2 pounds Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
3/4 cup cranberries
1/4 cup white sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) Butter an 8 inch square baking dish.
In a large bowl, mix together apples, cranberries, white sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place evenly into baking dish.
In the same bowl, combine oats, flour and brown sugar. With a fork, mix in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over apples.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until topping is golden brown, and apples are tender.
Cooking : Bailey's Banana Colada
Ingredients
2 bananas, broken into chunks
6 fluid ounces banana liqueur
6 fluid ounces Irish cream liqueur
6 fluid ounces coconut cream
6 cups crushed ice
Directions
In a blender combine the bananas and banana liqueur; blend until smooth. Blend in the Irish cream and coconut cream (Note: Make sure the coconut cream is at room temperature, or you will not be able to pour it). Finally, add the ice and blend until smooth.
2 bananas, broken into chunks
6 fluid ounces banana liqueur
6 fluid ounces Irish cream liqueur
6 fluid ounces coconut cream
6 cups crushed ice
Directions
In a blender combine the bananas and banana liqueur; blend until smooth. Blend in the Irish cream and coconut cream (Note: Make sure the coconut cream is at room temperature, or you will not be able to pour it). Finally, add the ice and blend until smooth.
Cooking : Brownie Torte
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (optional)
Directions
Butter and flour a 9 inch round cake pan.
In a pan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup light corn syrup.
Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips until melted.
Remove from heat and add sugar and eggs, and stir until blended.
Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla , flour, and nuts.
Pour into pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until center springs back when touched.
Cool in pan 10 minutes. Then place on a cooling rack.
To Make Glaze: Combine chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine and corn syrup in pan. Stir over low heat till chocolate chips are melted. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
Frost tops and sides of torte. Chill until set. Garnish with sliced strawberries.
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (optional)
Directions
Butter and flour a 9 inch round cake pan.
In a pan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup light corn syrup.
Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips until melted.
Remove from heat and add sugar and eggs, and stir until blended.
Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla , flour, and nuts.
Pour into pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until center springs back when touched.
Cool in pan 10 minutes. Then place on a cooling rack.
To Make Glaze: Combine chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine and corn syrup in pan. Stir over low heat till chocolate chips are melted. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
Frost tops and sides of torte. Chill until set. Garnish with sliced strawberries.
Cooking : Breakfast Muffins
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup fresh blueberries
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, egg, and butter; mix until ingredients are moistened, do not overbeat. Stir in fresh fruit. Spoon batter into twelve greased muffin cups.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Serve warm.
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup fresh blueberries
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, egg, and butter; mix until ingredients are moistened, do not overbeat. Stir in fresh fruit. Spoon batter into twelve greased muffin cups.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Serve warm.
Cooking : Bramblewood Blackberry Pie
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cold water
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups fresh blackberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Mix together 2 cups flour and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Make a well in the center, pour in the oil and water and stir together.
Separate the dough into two balls, using 3/4 of the dough for the first ball and 1/4 of the dough for the second. Place a sheet of wax paper over the bigger ball of dough, and roll it out; the dough can be crumbly, and the wax paper will help keep the dough in one large piece. Line an 8 inch pie pan with dough. Roll out the small ball of dough similarly, and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and cinnamon. Place berries in a large bowl, and sprinkle sugar mixture over the berries. Gently stir to coat. Spread filling into the dough lined pie pan. Cover with top crust, and pinch the crusts together. Poke holes in the top to allow steam to escape during baking. Line the edges of the crust with tin foil to prevent burning.
Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned and filling is hot and bubbly.
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cold water
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups fresh blackberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Mix together 2 cups flour and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Make a well in the center, pour in the oil and water and stir together.
Separate the dough into two balls, using 3/4 of the dough for the first ball and 1/4 of the dough for the second. Place a sheet of wax paper over the bigger ball of dough, and roll it out; the dough can be crumbly, and the wax paper will help keep the dough in one large piece. Line an 8 inch pie pan with dough. Roll out the small ball of dough similarly, and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and cinnamon. Place berries in a large bowl, and sprinkle sugar mixture over the berries. Gently stir to coat. Spread filling into the dough lined pie pan. Cover with top crust, and pinch the crusts together. Poke holes in the top to allow steam to escape during baking. Line the edges of the crust with tin foil to prevent burning.
Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned and filling is hot and bubbly.
Cooking : Avocado Energy Booster
Ingredients
1/2 cup ice
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup milk
1/4 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (optional)
2 cups vanilla flavored whey protein powder
Directions
Place ice, avocado, maple syrup, milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla powder into a blender. Puree until smooth.
1/2 cup ice
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup milk
1/4 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (optional)
2 cups vanilla flavored whey protein powder
Directions
Place ice, avocado, maple syrup, milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla powder into a blender. Puree until smooth.
Cooking : Baked Pita Triangles
Ingredients
6 pitas (6-inch rounds), split, then quartered
Directions
Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees.
Place pita triangles directly on rack. Bake until golden brown and completely crisp, about 10 minutes.
6 pitas (6-inch rounds), split, then quartered
Directions
Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees.
Place pita triangles directly on rack. Bake until golden brown and completely crisp, about 10 minutes.
Cooking : Beverly Hills Cheesecake
Ingredients
2 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix together the cream cheese, lemon zest and vanilla until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar, then beat in the eggs, one at a time until blended.
Pour the cheesecake mixture into the prepared graham cracker crusts, being careful to distribute it evenly. Shake the pans gently to settle the batter, then bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the cheesecakes, but do not turn off the oven. Allow cheesecakes to cool before topping.
For the sour cream topping: Whisk together the sour cream, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until blended. Distribute the topping mixture over the two cooled cheesecakes. Bake cheesecakes in 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for an additional 10 minutes. Cool completely, then refrigerate until serving.
2 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix together the cream cheese, lemon zest and vanilla until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar, then beat in the eggs, one at a time until blended.
Pour the cheesecake mixture into the prepared graham cracker crusts, being careful to distribute it evenly. Shake the pans gently to settle the batter, then bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the cheesecakes, but do not turn off the oven. Allow cheesecakes to cool before topping.
For the sour cream topping: Whisk together the sour cream, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until blended. Distribute the topping mixture over the two cooled cheesecakes. Bake cheesecakes in 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for an additional 10 minutes. Cool completely, then refrigerate until serving.
Cooking : Blue Cheese Cole Slaw
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix
2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup prepared Dijon-style mustard
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, cheese, sugar and vinegar. Add the coleslaw mix, grapes and carrots and stir until evenly coated. Chill until serving.
1 (16 ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix
2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup prepared Dijon-style mustard
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, cheese, sugar and vinegar. Add the coleslaw mix, grapes and carrots and stir until evenly coated. Chill until serving.
Cooking : Beef and Potato Nacho Casserole
Ingredients
2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion, divided
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (24 ounce) package frozen O'Brien potatoes, thawed
1 (10.75 ounce) can nacho cheese soup, undiluted
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Paprika
Directions
Brown ground beef and 1/2 cup onion in skillet; drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning, water and tomato sauce. Bring to boil and simmer 1 minute. Spread meat mixture into a greased 9-in. x 13-in. baking pan. Top with green chilies, beans and potatoes. In mixing bowl, combine soup, milk, 1/4 cup onions, green pepper, sugar and Worcestershire sauce; pour over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Allow to stand 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion, divided
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (24 ounce) package frozen O'Brien potatoes, thawed
1 (10.75 ounce) can nacho cheese soup, undiluted
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Paprika
Directions
Brown ground beef and 1/2 cup onion in skillet; drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning, water and tomato sauce. Bring to boil and simmer 1 minute. Spread meat mixture into a greased 9-in. x 13-in. baking pan. Top with green chilies, beans and potatoes. In mixing bowl, combine soup, milk, 1/4 cup onions, green pepper, sugar and Worcestershire sauce; pour over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Allow to stand 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
Cooking : Barbequed Steelhead Trout
Ingredients
2 pounds steelhead trout fillets
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup barbeque sauce
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Arrange the trout fillets on large piece of aluminum foil. Whisk together the butter, lemon juice, paprika, and cayenne pepper; brush the mixture onto the fillets.
Cook on the preheated grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes; brush the fillets with the barbeque sauce; cook another 2 minutes.
2 pounds steelhead trout fillets
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup barbeque sauce
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Arrange the trout fillets on large piece of aluminum foil. Whisk together the butter, lemon juice, paprika, and cayenne pepper; brush the mixture onto the fillets.
Cook on the preheated grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes; brush the fillets with the barbeque sauce; cook another 2 minutes.
Cooking : Baked Corn Casserole
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (11.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium size bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese. Mix in whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, chiles, chopped onions, and 1/2 can of the French-fried onions. Pour mixture into a 1 quart casserole dish.
Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle the remaining French-fried onions over the top of the casserole. Return to the oven and bake an additional 15 minutes.
1/4 cup butter
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (11.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium size bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese. Mix in whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, chiles, chopped onions, and 1/2 can of the French-fried onions. Pour mixture into a 1 quart casserole dish.
Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle the remaining French-fried onions over the top of the casserole. Return to the oven and bake an additional 15 minutes.
Cooking : Apricot Oat Bread
Ingredients
4 1/4 cups bread flour
2/3 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, cut up
1 2/3 cups orange juice
1/2 cup diced dried apricots
2 tablespoons honey, warmed
Directions
Place bread ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer; add the dried apricots just before the knead cycle ends.
Remove the bread promptly from the machine when it's finished, and glaze with the warmed honey. Allow to cool completely before serving.
4 1/4 cups bread flour
2/3 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, cut up
1 2/3 cups orange juice
1/2 cup diced dried apricots
2 tablespoons honey, warmed
Directions
Place bread ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer; add the dried apricots just before the knead cycle ends.
Remove the bread promptly from the machine when it's finished, and glaze with the warmed honey. Allow to cool completely before serving.
Cooking : Apricot Coconut Cookies
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 1/2 teaspoons butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons milk
Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter and cream cheese until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add coconut and preserves; mix well.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Combine glaze ingredients in a small bowl; mix well. Spoon over cookies.
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 1/2 teaspoons butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons milk
Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter and cream cheese until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add coconut and preserves; mix well.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Combine glaze ingredients in a small bowl; mix well. Spoon over cookies.
Cooking : Biscuit-Topped Italian Casserole
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, water and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in vegetables and 1-1/2 cups cheese. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
Split each biscuit in half. Arrange biscuits around edge of dish, overlapping slightly; brush with butter and sprinkle with oregano. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the meat mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.
1 pound ground beef
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, water and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in vegetables and 1-1/2 cups cheese. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
Split each biscuit in half. Arrange biscuits around edge of dish, overlapping slightly; brush with butter and sprinkle with oregano. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the meat mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.
Cooking : Awesome Ham Pasta Salad
Ingredients
8 ounces ziti pasta
1 pound cooked ham, cubed
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large red onion, coarsely chopped
15 small sweet pickles, chopped, juice reserved
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a large bowl, mix together the drained pasta, ham, peppers, onion, pickles and tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, beef bouillon granules, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic and 1/2 cup of reserved pickle juice. Fold into the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Chill overnight to allow the flavors to blend. Serve near room temperature.
8 ounces ziti pasta
1 pound cooked ham, cubed
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large red onion, coarsely chopped
15 small sweet pickles, chopped, juice reserved
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a large bowl, mix together the drained pasta, ham, peppers, onion, pickles and tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, beef bouillon granules, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic and 1/2 cup of reserved pickle juice. Fold into the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Chill overnight to allow the flavors to blend. Serve near room temperature.
Cooking : Almond-Raspberry Meringue Bars
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
7 ounces almond paste
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup seedless red raspberry jam
3 egg whites
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with greased aluminum foil.
To make the Crust: In a large bowl, mix together the butter, almond paste, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in one egg and the almond extract. Mix in the flour and stir until well blended.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden. Cool slightly, and spread the raspberry preserves over the crust.
In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar until peaks become stiff. Spread the meringue over the jam and sprinkle with coconut.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until firm. Let cool on wire racks. Lift foil from pan and cut bars with a sharp knife.
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
7 ounces almond paste
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup seedless red raspberry jam
3 egg whites
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with greased aluminum foil.
To make the Crust: In a large bowl, mix together the butter, almond paste, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in one egg and the almond extract. Mix in the flour and stir until well blended.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden. Cool slightly, and spread the raspberry preserves over the crust.
In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar until peaks become stiff. Spread the meringue over the jam and sprinkle with coconut.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until firm. Let cool on wire racks. Lift foil from pan and cut bars with a sharp knife.
Cooking : Asparagus and Mushroom Puff Pastry Pie
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
2 bunches fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
6 cloves garlic, diced
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup prepared hollandaise sauce
1 (17.25 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus, and cook for about 10 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir until the mushrooms are tender. Set aside.
Prepare the hollandaise sauce according to package directions. Stir into the asparagus and mushrooms.
Lay one sheet of puff pastry out flat in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, letting any extra dough go up the sides. Spread the asparagus mixture evenly over the dough. Top with the other sheet of pastry, and pinch the edges together to seal.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until pastry is golden brown. Cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
1/2 cup butter
2 bunches fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
6 cloves garlic, diced
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup prepared hollandaise sauce
1 (17.25 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus, and cook for about 10 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir until the mushrooms are tender. Set aside.
Prepare the hollandaise sauce according to package directions. Stir into the asparagus and mushrooms.
Lay one sheet of puff pastry out flat in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, letting any extra dough go up the sides. Spread the asparagus mixture evenly over the dough. Top with the other sheet of pastry, and pinch the edges together to seal.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until pastry is golden brown. Cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Cooking : Beefy Cowboy Chili
Ingredients
1 pound boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into small, bite-size pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (15 ounce) can ranch-style beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can Hunt’s� Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can Hunt's� Tomato Paste
1 cup water
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
Sliced green onions, sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese and crushed corn chips (optional)
Directions
Sprinkle steak pieces evenly with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in 6-quart saucepan over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add steak pieces, onion, garlic and chili powder. Cook 5 minutes, or until steak is browned on all sides and onion is tender, stirring frequently.
Add beans, both diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, water, sugar and red pepper; blend well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with optional toppings, if desired.
1 pound boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into small, bite-size pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (15 ounce) can ranch-style beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can Hunt’s� Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can Hunt's� Tomato Paste
1 cup water
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
Sliced green onions, sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese and crushed corn chips (optional)
Directions
Sprinkle steak pieces evenly with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in 6-quart saucepan over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add steak pieces, onion, garlic and chili powder. Cook 5 minutes, or until steak is browned on all sides and onion is tender, stirring frequently.
Add beans, both diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, water, sugar and red pepper; blend well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with optional toppings, if desired.
Cooking : Broccoli Spaghetti Soup
Ingredients
1 head broccoli, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 (8 ounce) package spaghettini
1/4 cup olive oil
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir in broccoli and salt and cook until just tender. Break up spaghettini and stir into the pot. Cook 8 to 10 minutes more, until pasta is al dente. Serve in bowls topped with a tablespoon of olive and some freshly ground pepper.
1 head broccoli, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 (8 ounce) package spaghettini
1/4 cup olive oil
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir in broccoli and salt and cook until just tender. Break up spaghettini and stir into the pot. Cook 8 to 10 minutes more, until pasta is al dente. Serve in bowls topped with a tablespoon of olive and some freshly ground pepper.
Cooking : Bob's Salad Dressing
Ingredients
2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup tahini
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1/4 cup tamari
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a blender, combine olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, nutritional yeast, tamari, honey, oregano, mayonnaise and salt and pepper. Process until smooth and serve over salad.
2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup tahini
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1/4 cup tamari
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a blender, combine olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, nutritional yeast, tamari, honey, oregano, mayonnaise and salt and pepper. Process until smooth and serve over salad.
Cooking : 4-H Corn Special
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
2 cups seeded, chopped fresh tomatoes
2 cups fresh, frozen or canned sweet corn
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup crushed saltine crackers
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
Directions
In a large skillet, brown beef and onion; drain. Stir in rice, tomatoes, corn, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Combine cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle on top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
2 cups seeded, chopped fresh tomatoes
2 cups fresh, frozen or canned sweet corn
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup crushed saltine crackers
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
Directions
In a large skillet, brown beef and onion; drain. Stir in rice, tomatoes, corn, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Combine cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle on top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
Cooking : Apple Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
1 frozen bananas, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup orange juice
1 Gala apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1/4 cup milk
Directions
In a blender combine frozen banana, orange juice, apple and milk. Blend until smooth. pour into glasses and serve.
1 frozen bananas, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup orange juice
1 Gala apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1/4 cup milk
Directions
In a blender combine frozen banana, orange juice, apple and milk. Blend until smooth. pour into glasses and serve.
Cooking : Black Walnut Ice Cream
Ingredients
1/2 cup superfine sugar
2 cups light cream
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon black walnut extract
1/2 cup chopped black walnuts
Directions
In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, light cream, half-and-half and black walnut extract. Pour into the container of an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. When ice cream is done, fold in walnuts, and transfer to a freezer container. Freeze until solid.
1/2 cup superfine sugar
2 cups light cream
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon black walnut extract
1/2 cup chopped black walnuts
Directions
In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, light cream, half-and-half and black walnut extract. Pour into the container of an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. When ice cream is done, fold in walnuts, and transfer to a freezer container. Freeze until solid.
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