Ingredients
5 cups fresh chopped broccoli
1 pound bacon - cooked and crumbled
1 cup raisins
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, bacon and raisins.
Whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture, toss and refrigerate.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Cooking : Brilliant Potatoes With Paprika and Caramelized Onions
Ingredients
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 large Vidalia or other sweet onions, roughly chopped
4 (15 ounce) cans whole new potatoes, drained
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic
2 tablespoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then stir in the Vidalia onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned deep brown, 10 to 15 minutes. While the onions are caramelizing, toss the drained potatoes with the olive oil in a large bowl. Season with garlic salt, garlic powder, dried minced garlic, and black pepper; toss until well coated, then pour into the prepared baking dish, and spread into a single layer.
Sprinkle the caramelized onions on top of the potatoes, then dot the top of the dish with the room temperature butter, and sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the outsides of the potatoes are crisp, 45 to 55 minutes.
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 large Vidalia or other sweet onions, roughly chopped
4 (15 ounce) cans whole new potatoes, drained
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic
2 tablespoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then stir in the Vidalia onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned deep brown, 10 to 15 minutes. While the onions are caramelizing, toss the drained potatoes with the olive oil in a large bowl. Season with garlic salt, garlic powder, dried minced garlic, and black pepper; toss until well coated, then pour into the prepared baking dish, and spread into a single layer.
Sprinkle the caramelized onions on top of the potatoes, then dot the top of the dish with the room temperature butter, and sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the outsides of the potatoes are crisp, 45 to 55 minutes.
Cooking : All-Bran Classic Carrot Muffins
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups Kellogg's* All-Bran* Original cereal
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins or chopped dates
1 cup grated carrots
1 3/4 cups buttermilk or soured milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg, lightly beaten
Grated rind of 1 lemon or orange
Directions
In large bowl, stir together flour, cereal, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, soda, salt raisins and carrots.
Add buttermilk, oil, egg and lemon rind, stirring just until combined.
Spoon into greased non - stick muffin tins. Bake in 200 degrees C (400 degrees F) oven for 20 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch.
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups Kellogg's* All-Bran* Original cereal
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins or chopped dates
1 cup grated carrots
1 3/4 cups buttermilk or soured milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg, lightly beaten
Grated rind of 1 lemon or orange
Directions
In large bowl, stir together flour, cereal, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, soda, salt raisins and carrots.
Add buttermilk, oil, egg and lemon rind, stirring just until combined.
Spoon into greased non - stick muffin tins. Bake in 200 degrees C (400 degrees F) oven for 20 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch.
Cooking : Battenburg Cake
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 drops red food coloring
1 cup apricot preserves
2 cups ground almonds
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Cream butter and 1 cup sugar together. Beat in 3 eggs, one at a time. Mix in vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt gently. Add milk if needed.
Divide batter into 2 equal parts. Add food colouring to 1 part to make a deep pink color. Grease two 7 inch square pans. Spread batters into pans.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand in pans 5 minutes. Turn out on racks to cool.
Trim edges from both cakes. Cut each cake lengthwise into 4 strips as wide as the cake is thick. Trim to make strips match. Heat jam slightly. Spread on sides to glue 2 pink and 2 white strips together checkerboard fashion. Spread all 4 sides of completed cake with jam. Repeat with remaining pink and white stripes. Makes two cakes.
To Make Almond Paste: Mix almonds, confectioners' sugar, egg, lemon juice, and almond extract together. Knead until smooth, adding a bit of lemon juice or water if too dry to roll. Add only 1/2 teaspoon at a time. It will be stiff. Divide into 2 equal parts.
Roll 1/2 of paste 1/8 inch or so thick on a surface lightly dusted with confectioners' sugar. Cut to fit length of cake, and long enough to cover 4 sides leaving ends uncovered. Lay cake on one end of paste. Wrap to completely enclose all 4 sides of cake pinching paste to seal. Roll in granulated sugar. Place with seal underneath on serving plate, or store in plastic bag. Repeat for second cake. Chill. Slice thinly to serve.
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 drops red food coloring
1 cup apricot preserves
2 cups ground almonds
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Cream butter and 1 cup sugar together. Beat in 3 eggs, one at a time. Mix in vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt gently. Add milk if needed.
Divide batter into 2 equal parts. Add food colouring to 1 part to make a deep pink color. Grease two 7 inch square pans. Spread batters into pans.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand in pans 5 minutes. Turn out on racks to cool.
Trim edges from both cakes. Cut each cake lengthwise into 4 strips as wide as the cake is thick. Trim to make strips match. Heat jam slightly. Spread on sides to glue 2 pink and 2 white strips together checkerboard fashion. Spread all 4 sides of completed cake with jam. Repeat with remaining pink and white stripes. Makes two cakes.
To Make Almond Paste: Mix almonds, confectioners' sugar, egg, lemon juice, and almond extract together. Knead until smooth, adding a bit of lemon juice or water if too dry to roll. Add only 1/2 teaspoon at a time. It will be stiff. Divide into 2 equal parts.
Roll 1/2 of paste 1/8 inch or so thick on a surface lightly dusted with confectioners' sugar. Cut to fit length of cake, and long enough to cover 4 sides leaving ends uncovered. Lay cake on one end of paste. Wrap to completely enclose all 4 sides of cake pinching paste to seal. Roll in granulated sugar. Place with seal underneath on serving plate, or store in plastic bag. Repeat for second cake. Chill. Slice thinly to serve.
Cooking : Asian Carryout Noodles
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 leaves bok choy, diced
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 green onions, minced
Directions
In a large pot with boiling salted water cook angel hair pasta until al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet heat canola and sesame oil over medium high heat. Saute onion and garlic until softened. Stir in chopped chicken, and cook until chicken browns and juices run clear. Stir in ginger, bok choy, chicken stock, sherry, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce. Reduce heat, and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
Toss pasta with chicken mixture until well coated. Season with salt. Serve warm sprinkled with minced green onions.
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 leaves bok choy, diced
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 green onions, minced
Directions
In a large pot with boiling salted water cook angel hair pasta until al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet heat canola and sesame oil over medium high heat. Saute onion and garlic until softened. Stir in chopped chicken, and cook until chicken browns and juices run clear. Stir in ginger, bok choy, chicken stock, sherry, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce. Reduce heat, and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
Toss pasta with chicken mixture until well coated. Season with salt. Serve warm sprinkled with minced green onions.
Cooking : Banana Split Cheesecake
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup melted butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 medium bananas, quartered
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
8 maraschino cherries, halved
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
1/2 cup pecan halves
Directions
Blend the melted butter or margarine with the graham crackers and press into the bottom of one 9x12 inch pan.
Blend the confectioner's sugar and the cream cheese together until smooth. Spread over the graham cracker crumb layer. Layer the crushed pineapple and the bananas over the cream cheese layer. Then spread the whipped topping over the top. Decorate with maraschino cherry halves. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top and sprinkle with pecans. Chill for at least 4 hours then serve.
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup melted butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 medium bananas, quartered
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
8 maraschino cherries, halved
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
1/2 cup pecan halves
Directions
Blend the melted butter or margarine with the graham crackers and press into the bottom of one 9x12 inch pan.
Blend the confectioner's sugar and the cream cheese together until smooth. Spread over the graham cracker crumb layer. Layer the crushed pineapple and the bananas over the cream cheese layer. Then spread the whipped topping over the top. Decorate with maraschino cherry halves. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top and sprinkle with pecans. Chill for at least 4 hours then serve.
Cooking : Baby Blintz Stacks
Ingredients
1 (24 ounce) carton cottage cheese
2 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and chopped
3 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 fresh peaches, pitted and sliced
Directions
Stir together the cottage cheese, chopped peaches, 3 tablespoons white sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the almond extract in a bowl until evenly combined. Stir together the sour cream and brown sugar in a separate bowl. Refrigerate both fillings until ready to use.
Whisk together the flour, 1 tablespoon of white sugar, the baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the nutmeg in a bowl. Beat the eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth. Stir in the flour mixture until no lumps remain.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle to form silver dollar-sized blintzes. Cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, about 2 minutes. Flip, and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.
To assemble, spread 1 tablespoon of peach filling on top of each blintz. Stack together 5 blintzes to make a serving portion, and spoon the sweetened sour cream overtop. Garnish with peach slices.
1 (24 ounce) carton cottage cheese
2 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and chopped
3 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 fresh peaches, pitted and sliced
Directions
Stir together the cottage cheese, chopped peaches, 3 tablespoons white sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the almond extract in a bowl until evenly combined. Stir together the sour cream and brown sugar in a separate bowl. Refrigerate both fillings until ready to use.
Whisk together the flour, 1 tablespoon of white sugar, the baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the nutmeg in a bowl. Beat the eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth. Stir in the flour mixture until no lumps remain.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle to form silver dollar-sized blintzes. Cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, about 2 minutes. Flip, and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.
To assemble, spread 1 tablespoon of peach filling on top of each blintz. Stack together 5 blintzes to make a serving portion, and spoon the sweetened sour cream overtop. Garnish with peach slices.
Cooking : Asian Stir Fry Sauce
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Argo� Corn Starch
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon Spice Islands� Crushed Red OR Cayenne Pepper
1/2 cup Karo� Light Corn Syrup
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Directions
Stir corn starch, brown sugar and crushed red pepper together in a small saucepan OR 1-quart microwaveable dish. Add remaining ingredients; stir well.
Cook over medium heat (OR microwave on HIGH (100%) for 2 minutes) stirring occasionally. Heat until mixture boils for 1 full minute. Cook and stir an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened to a syrup-like consistency.
Drizzle over your favorite stir-fry just before serving. Also delicious as a glaze for grilled meats. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
2 tablespoons Argo� Corn Starch
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon Spice Islands� Crushed Red OR Cayenne Pepper
1/2 cup Karo� Light Corn Syrup
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Directions
Stir corn starch, brown sugar and crushed red pepper together in a small saucepan OR 1-quart microwaveable dish. Add remaining ingredients; stir well.
Cook over medium heat (OR microwave on HIGH (100%) for 2 minutes) stirring occasionally. Heat until mixture boils for 1 full minute. Cook and stir an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened to a syrup-like consistency.
Drizzle over your favorite stir-fry just before serving. Also delicious as a glaze for grilled meats. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Cooking : Best Ever Pie Crust
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup water
Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half, and shape into balls. Wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Roll out dough on a floured counter. Don't over work it. Use as directed in pie recipe.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup water
Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half, and shape into balls. Wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Roll out dough on a floured counter. Don't over work it. Use as directed in pie recipe.
Cooking : Beautiful Salad
Ingredients
8 cups baby spinach leaves
1/2 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 1/2 cups sweetened dried cranberries
1 cup honey-roasted sliced almonds
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste
Directions
Place servings of spinach onto salad plates. Top with red onion, mandarin oranges, cranberries, sliced almonds and feta cheese in that order. Drizzle dressing over each salad.
8 cups baby spinach leaves
1/2 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 1/2 cups sweetened dried cranberries
1 cup honey-roasted sliced almonds
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste
Directions
Place servings of spinach onto salad plates. Top with red onion, mandarin oranges, cranberries, sliced almonds and feta cheese in that order. Drizzle dressing over each salad.
Cooking : Aunt Betty's Banana Pudding
Ingredients
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
6 bananas, sliced
1/2 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix and milk and stir until mix is dissolved. Refrigerate 15 minutes, until partially set.
Stir condensed milk into pudding mixture until smooth. Fold in sour cream and whipped topping. Fold in bananas.
Make a single layer of vanilla wafers in the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish. Spread pudding evenly over wafers. Crush remaining wafers and sprinkle on top. Refrigerate until serving.
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
6 bananas, sliced
1/2 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix and milk and stir until mix is dissolved. Refrigerate 15 minutes, until partially set.
Stir condensed milk into pudding mixture until smooth. Fold in sour cream and whipped topping. Fold in bananas.
Make a single layer of vanilla wafers in the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish. Spread pudding evenly over wafers. Crush remaining wafers and sprinkle on top. Refrigerate until serving.
Cooking : Blue Ribbon Fruit Cookies
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup candied pineapple
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Combine melted butter and brown sugar in large mixer bowl; blend well. Add eggs; beat well.
Melt chocolate in top of a double boiler over hot (not boiling) water; add to egg-sugar mixture.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in candied pineapple, raisins and nuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes or until almost set. Cool slightly on cookie sheet. Remove from cookie sheet; cool on wire rack.
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup candied pineapple
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Combine melted butter and brown sugar in large mixer bowl; blend well. Add eggs; beat well.
Melt chocolate in top of a double boiler over hot (not boiling) water; add to egg-sugar mixture.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in candied pineapple, raisins and nuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes or until almost set. Cool slightly on cookie sheet. Remove from cookie sheet; cool on wire rack.
Cooking : Apple Pie by Grandma Ople
Ingredients
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
8 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer.
Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off.
Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
8 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer.
Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off.
Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.
Cooking : Bacon Wrapped Dates
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package pitted dates
10 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed
1 pound sliced bacon, quartered
Directions
Preheat the broiler.
Slice open dates, and stuff each with a cube of Cheddar cheese. Wrap each date with a quarter of a bacon slice, and secure bacon with toothpicks.
Arrange wrapped dates on a medium baking sheet, and broil 15 minutes in the preheated oven, turning once, until bacon is evenly browned.
1 (8 ounce) package pitted dates
10 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed
1 pound sliced bacon, quartered
Directions
Preheat the broiler.
Slice open dates, and stuff each with a cube of Cheddar cheese. Wrap each date with a quarter of a bacon slice, and secure bacon with toothpicks.
Arrange wrapped dates on a medium baking sheet, and broil 15 minutes in the preheated oven, turning once, until bacon is evenly browned.
Cooking : Brunch Pockets
Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crust
2 fresh pineapple, cut into pieces
4 thin slices deli ham
4 thin slices deli-style turkey
4 slices Swiss cheese
1 egg, beaten
Directions
Cut each pastry sheet into four wedges. Pat pineapple slices dry with paper towels. Top four pastry wedges with one slice each of ham, turkey, cheese and pineapple, folding meat and cheese to fit if necessary. Top each with a pastry wedge; seal and crimp edges with a fork. Cut slits in pastry.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush lightly with egg. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crust
2 fresh pineapple, cut into pieces
4 thin slices deli ham
4 thin slices deli-style turkey
4 slices Swiss cheese
1 egg, beaten
Directions
Cut each pastry sheet into four wedges. Pat pineapple slices dry with paper towels. Top four pastry wedges with one slice each of ham, turkey, cheese and pineapple, folding meat and cheese to fit if necessary. Top each with a pastry wedge; seal and crimp edges with a fork. Cut slits in pastry.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush lightly with egg. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Cooking : Balsamic Mushrooms
Ingredients
1/3 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons white wine
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Saute the garlic in olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not brown the garlic. Add mushrooms and cook 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in balsamic vinegar and wine, cook another 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
1/3 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons white wine
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Saute the garlic in olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not brown the garlic. Add mushrooms and cook 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in balsamic vinegar and wine, cook another 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cooking : Awesome Buttertarts
Ingredients
24 (3 inch) unbaked tart shells
2 cups dark brown sugar
2/3 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) Arrange tart shells on a cookie sheet.
In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar, butter, eggs, cream and vanilla. Stir in raisins and pecans. Divide filling into 24 (3 inch) tart shells.
Bake in preheated oven for 16 to 20 minutes, or until filling is set.
24 (3 inch) unbaked tart shells
2 cups dark brown sugar
2/3 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) Arrange tart shells on a cookie sheet.
In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar, butter, eggs, cream and vanilla. Stir in raisins and pecans. Divide filling into 24 (3 inch) tart shells.
Bake in preheated oven for 16 to 20 minutes, or until filling is set.
Cooking : Amber's Super Stuffing
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup wild rice
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
2 cups diced celery
1 cup chopped onion
4 cups corn bread stuffing mix
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
Directions
In a medium sized saucepan combine the chicken stock and the wild rice. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer until rice is tender.
In a large skillet melt the butter. Add the mushrooms, celery and onion. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
In a large bowl mix the cornbread stuffing and poultry seasoning. Add the rice and the vegetables and mix well. Use to stuff turkey or bake on its own. More chicken stock can be added if stuffing is dry.
2 1/4 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup wild rice
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
2 cups diced celery
1 cup chopped onion
4 cups corn bread stuffing mix
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
Directions
In a medium sized saucepan combine the chicken stock and the wild rice. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer until rice is tender.
In a large skillet melt the butter. Add the mushrooms, celery and onion. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
In a large bowl mix the cornbread stuffing and poultry seasoning. Add the rice and the vegetables and mix well. Use to stuff turkey or bake on its own. More chicken stock can be added if stuffing is dry.
Cooking : Anise Seed Cookies
Ingredients
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon anise oil
1 teaspoon anise seed
Directions
In a large bowl, whip eggs and sugar together for 15 minutes on the high speed of an electric mixer. Gradually stir in the flour, anise oil and anise seeds. Spoon out dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto well greased cookie sheets. Decorate at this time if desired. Let the cookies stand uncovered for at least 4 hours.
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, until cookies begin to brown. remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon anise oil
1 teaspoon anise seed
Directions
In a large bowl, whip eggs and sugar together for 15 minutes on the high speed of an electric mixer. Gradually stir in the flour, anise oil and anise seeds. Spoon out dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto well greased cookie sheets. Decorate at this time if desired. Let the cookies stand uncovered for at least 4 hours.
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, until cookies begin to brown. remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.
Cooking : Battered Balsamic Fish
Ingredients
2 cups olive oil for frying
1 red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cups plain dry bread crumbs
1 cup self-rising flour
6 (6 ounce) fillets halibut
Directions
Heat 1/4 to 1/2 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. While that is warming, place the red onion onto a platter and sprinkle with balsamic vinegar.
Combine the bread crumbs and flour. Press fish into the mixture to coat on both sides. Fry in the hot oil until cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side.
Transfer to the dish of onions and allow to drain. Wait 5 minutes and then transfer to serving plates. Spoon some of the vinegar and onions over the top for show.
2 cups olive oil for frying
1 red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cups plain dry bread crumbs
1 cup self-rising flour
6 (6 ounce) fillets halibut
Directions
Heat 1/4 to 1/2 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. While that is warming, place the red onion onto a platter and sprinkle with balsamic vinegar.
Combine the bread crumbs and flour. Press fish into the mixture to coat on both sides. Fry in the hot oil until cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side.
Transfer to the dish of onions and allow to drain. Wait 5 minutes and then transfer to serving plates. Spoon some of the vinegar and onions over the top for show.
Cooking : Blueberry Quick Bread
Ingredients
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
2 cups cold milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in walnuts. In a small bowl, beat eggs, milk and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Gently fold in blueberries. Pour into two 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 65-75 minutes or until bread tests done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
2 cups cold milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in walnuts. In a small bowl, beat eggs, milk and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Gently fold in blueberries. Pour into two 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 65-75 minutes or until bread tests done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
Cooking : Blackberry Wine Cake II
Ingredients
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package blackberry flavored gelatin
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup blackberry wine
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup blackberry wine
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and gelatin mix. Make a well in the center and pour in eggs, oil and blackberry wine. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Pour 1/2 of blackberry wine glaze over top of cake while still warm. Let set for 10 minutes then remove cake from pan. Allow cake to cool fully before pouring the remaining glaze on top.
To make the Glaze: In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar and 1/2 cup blackberry wine.
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package blackberry flavored gelatin
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup blackberry wine
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup blackberry wine
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and gelatin mix. Make a well in the center and pour in eggs, oil and blackberry wine. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Pour 1/2 of blackberry wine glaze over top of cake while still warm. Let set for 10 minutes then remove cake from pan. Allow cake to cool fully before pouring the remaining glaze on top.
To make the Glaze: In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar and 1/2 cup blackberry wine.
Cooking : Buttermilk Chess Pie
Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
In a large bowl, combine sugar and flour. Beat in the eggs and buttermilk until blended. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla. Pour filling into the pie crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until filling is set.
2 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
In a large bowl, combine sugar and flour. Beat in the eggs and buttermilk until blended. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla. Pour filling into the pie crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until filling is set.
Cooking : Beef Summer Sausage
Ingredients
5 pounds ground beef
4 tablespoons monosodium glutamate (MSG)
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
3 teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
4 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the beef, meat tenderizer, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, garlic powder, brown sugar, mustard powder and peppercorns and mix well. Pour the liquid smoke over the mixture, but do not mix. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 150 degrees F (65 degrees C).
Remove the beef mixture from refrigerator and mix well. Roll into 1 1/2x9 inch logs and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake at 150 degrees F (65 degrees C) for 4 hours. Remove from oven and let cool.
5 pounds ground beef
4 tablespoons monosodium glutamate (MSG)
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
3 teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
4 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the beef, meat tenderizer, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, garlic powder, brown sugar, mustard powder and peppercorns and mix well. Pour the liquid smoke over the mixture, but do not mix. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 150 degrees F (65 degrees C).
Remove the beef mixture from refrigerator and mix well. Roll into 1 1/2x9 inch logs and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake at 150 degrees F (65 degrees C) for 4 hours. Remove from oven and let cool.
Cooking : Blue Cheese Dressing
Ingredients
6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Cover and refrigerate.
6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Cover and refrigerate.
Cooking : Barbecued Beef Brisket
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 pounds fresh beef brisket*, trimmed
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
Directions
Combine the first six ingredients; rub over brisket. Place in a slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Pour half over the brisket; set the remaining sauce aside. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with the reserved sauce.
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 pounds fresh beef brisket*, trimmed
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
Directions
Combine the first six ingredients; rub over brisket. Place in a slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Pour half over the brisket; set the remaining sauce aside. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with the reserved sauce.
Cooking : Ambrosial Bread
Ingredients
1 1/3 cups water
3/4 cup chocolate-covered crispy peanut butter candy
1/3 cup honey
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons dry milk powder
4 cups bread flour
2 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
Directions
Place ingredients into the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Sweet Bread setting or White Bread setting. Start.
1 1/3 cups water
3/4 cup chocolate-covered crispy peanut butter candy
1/3 cup honey
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons dry milk powder
4 cups bread flour
2 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
Directions
Place ingredients into the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Sweet Bread setting or White Bread setting. Start.
Cooking : Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup Ranch dressing
3/4 cup pepper sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot�)
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 bunch celery, cleaned and cut into 4 inch pieces
1 (8 ounce) box chicken-flavored crackers
Directions
Heat chicken and hot sauce in a skillet over medium heat, until heated through. Stir in cream cheese and ranch dressing. Cook, stirring until well blended and warm. Mix in half of the shredded cheese, and transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, cover, and cook on Low setting until hot and bubbly. Serve with celery sticks and crackers.
2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup Ranch dressing
3/4 cup pepper sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot�)
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 bunch celery, cleaned and cut into 4 inch pieces
1 (8 ounce) box chicken-flavored crackers
Directions
Heat chicken and hot sauce in a skillet over medium heat, until heated through. Stir in cream cheese and ranch dressing. Cook, stirring until well blended and warm. Mix in half of the shredded cheese, and transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, cover, and cook on Low setting until hot and bubbly. Serve with celery sticks and crackers.
Cooking : Bow Tie Pasta with Tomato Tuna Sauce
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 (15 ounce) can canned beans
1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
2 cups tomato sauce
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the pasta and boil until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Toast bread crumbs in oil, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; stir in lemon zest. Remove seasoned bread crumbs from skillet and drain on paper towels.
Place the skillet back over medium heat. Add the beans, and mash. Stir in the tuna, tomato sauce, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
Toss sauce with prepared pasta; place in prepared baking dish. Top with the toasted bread crumbs and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake in preheated oven until the cheese melts, about 10 minutes.
1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 (15 ounce) can canned beans
1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
2 cups tomato sauce
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the pasta and boil until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Toast bread crumbs in oil, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; stir in lemon zest. Remove seasoned bread crumbs from skillet and drain on paper towels.
Place the skillet back over medium heat. Add the beans, and mash. Stir in the tuna, tomato sauce, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
Toss sauce with prepared pasta; place in prepared baking dish. Top with the toasted bread crumbs and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake in preheated oven until the cheese melts, about 10 minutes.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)