Ingredients
2 English muffins, split and toasted
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 tomato slices
4 slices onion
4 slices processed American cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions
Spread muffin halves with mayonnaise; top with tomato, onion and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Top with bacon. Serve immediately.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Cooking : Blueberry Snow
Ingredients
1 (10 inch) angel food cake
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Break angel food cake into small pieces, and spread into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
Mix together confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Pour over cake pieces. Pour blueberries over all. Chill for 4 hours or overnight.
1 (10 inch) angel food cake
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Break angel food cake into small pieces, and spread into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
Mix together confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Pour over cake pieces. Pour blueberries over all. Chill for 4 hours or overnight.
Cooking : Breakfast In A Glass
Ingredients
1/4 cup strawberries
1/3 cup nonfat milk
1 (8 ounce) container nonfat plain yogurt
Directions
In a blender, combine banana, strawberries, milk and yogurt. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
1/4 cup strawberries
1/3 cup nonfat milk
1 (8 ounce) container nonfat plain yogurt
Directions
In a blender, combine banana, strawberries, milk and yogurt. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
Cooking : Broccoli Squares
Ingredients
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix
1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
Arrange the dinner roll dough in 4 rectangles on the baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise and dry ranch-style dressing mix. Spread evenly on the crescent rolls. Sprinkle with broccoli and tomatoes. Top with Cheddar cheese and serve.
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix
1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
Arrange the dinner roll dough in 4 rectangles on the baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise and dry ranch-style dressing mix. Spread evenly on the crescent rolls. Sprinkle with broccoli and tomatoes. Top with Cheddar cheese and serve.
Cooking : Broiler Icing
Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup cream
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, and cream. Mix in coconut and chopped nuts.
Spread icing over cooled cake. Place cake under broiler for 2 minutes or until bubbly.
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup cream
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, and cream. Mix in coconut and chopped nuts.
Spread icing over cooled cake. Place cake under broiler for 2 minutes or until bubbly.
Cooking : Burgers with Chunky Grilled Vegetables
Ingredients
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper
1/2 medium medium red bell pepper
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise
1 baby eggplant or Japanese eggplant, halved lengthwise
4 Morningstar Farms� Grillers� Original
Directions
In small saucepan cook vinegar over low heat about 5 minutes or until reduced to 2 tablespoons and syrupy. Set aside.
In small bowl stir together olive oil and garlic. Brush bell peppers, zucchini and eggplant with olive oil mixture.
Grill peppers and zucchini over medium heat for 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Add burgers and eggplant to grill. Grill for 4 to 6 minutes more or until burgers are heated through and vegetables are tender, turning occasionally. Remove from grill. Cut vegetables into 3/4- to 1-inch pieces.
To serve, spoon vegetables on burgers. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper
1/2 medium medium red bell pepper
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise
1 baby eggplant or Japanese eggplant, halved lengthwise
4 Morningstar Farms� Grillers� Original
Directions
In small saucepan cook vinegar over low heat about 5 minutes or until reduced to 2 tablespoons and syrupy. Set aside.
In small bowl stir together olive oil and garlic. Brush bell peppers, zucchini and eggplant with olive oil mixture.
Grill peppers and zucchini over medium heat for 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Add burgers and eggplant to grill. Grill for 4 to 6 minutes more or until burgers are heated through and vegetables are tender, turning occasionally. Remove from grill. Cut vegetables into 3/4- to 1-inch pieces.
To serve, spoon vegetables on burgers. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
Cooking : Awesome Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
3 cups grated carrots
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
3/4 cup chopped pecans
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, combine grated carrots, flour, white sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in eggs, oil, 1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, pineapple and 3/4 cup chopped pecans. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, Neufchatel cheese, 1/2 cup butter or margarine and 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla. Beat until smooth, then stir in 1 cup chopped pecans. Spread on cooled cake.
3 cups grated carrots
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
3/4 cup chopped pecans
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, combine grated carrots, flour, white sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in eggs, oil, 1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, pineapple and 3/4 cup chopped pecans. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, Neufchatel cheese, 1/2 cup butter or margarine and 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla. Beat until smooth, then stir in 1 cup chopped pecans. Spread on cooled cake.
Cooking : Aunt Jane's Brown Bread
Ingredients
2 cups milk
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups bread flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons baking powder
Directions
Butter and flour two 9x5 inch bread pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a small bowl combine milk, sugar and molasses.
Mix together whole wheat flour, regular flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Add to milk mixture and mix well.
Pour mixture into bread pans. Bake for 45 minutes.
2 cups milk
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups bread flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons baking powder
Directions
Butter and flour two 9x5 inch bread pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a small bowl combine milk, sugar and molasses.
Mix together whole wheat flour, regular flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Add to milk mixture and mix well.
Pour mixture into bread pans. Bake for 45 minutes.
Cooking : Best London Broil Ever!
Ingredients
1 (2 pound) top round London broil
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
garlic salt to taste
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the roast in a roasting pan, pour stewed tomatoes over it, and season with garlic salt.
Roast for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until fork tender. Let stand for about 10 minutes at room temperature before carving and serving.
1 (2 pound) top round London broil
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
garlic salt to taste
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the roast in a roasting pan, pour stewed tomatoes over it, and season with garlic salt.
Roast for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until fork tender. Let stand for about 10 minutes at room temperature before carving and serving.
Cooking : Apple Crisp III
Ingredients
4 cups sliced apples
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
Place apples in prepared dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Pour water over all. In a bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Blend in flour. Sprinkle mixture evenly over apples.
Bake in preheated oven 30 to 40 minutes, until apples are tender and crust is golden.
4 cups sliced apples
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
Place apples in prepared dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Pour water over all. In a bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Blend in flour. Sprinkle mixture evenly over apples.
Bake in preheated oven 30 to 40 minutes, until apples are tender and crust is golden.
Cooking : Bottom Round Roast with Onion Gravy
Ingredients
6 onions, sliced
1 (4 pound) bottom round roast
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup water
Directions
Place sliced onions in the bottom of a Dutch oven or stock pot. Season the roast with salt and pepper, and place on top of the onions. Add the vinegar and bay leaf to the pan, and heat over high heat to get it simmering. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 3 to 4 hours. Try not to take the lid off while cooking.
When the roast is done, remove it from the pan to a serving platter. Mix the flour into the water, and pour into the drippings from the roast. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until thickened. Carve roast, and serve with the pan gravy.
6 onions, sliced
1 (4 pound) bottom round roast
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup water
Directions
Place sliced onions in the bottom of a Dutch oven or stock pot. Season the roast with salt and pepper, and place on top of the onions. Add the vinegar and bay leaf to the pan, and heat over high heat to get it simmering. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 3 to 4 hours. Try not to take the lid off while cooking.
When the roast is done, remove it from the pan to a serving platter. Mix the flour into the water, and pour into the drippings from the roast. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until thickened. Carve roast, and serve with the pan gravy.
Cooking : Basic Buttermilk Corn Bread
Ingredients
2 cups cornmeal
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Whisk together the cornmeal, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and egg in a bowl to form a batter.
Melt the butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, and swirl the melted butter all over the bottom and up the sides of the skillet. Let the butter heat until it gives off a faint toasted fragrance; pour the batter into the hot skillet.
Place the skillet into the preheated oven, and bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
2 cups cornmeal
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Whisk together the cornmeal, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and egg in a bowl to form a batter.
Melt the butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, and swirl the melted butter all over the bottom and up the sides of the skillet. Let the butter heat until it gives off a faint toasted fragrance; pour the batter into the hot skillet.
Place the skillet into the preheated oven, and bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
Cooking : Beer, Orzo and Chicken
Ingredients
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 pound boneless chicken thighs
1/2 onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup pimentos, drained
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup frozen petite peas
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place the orzo in a small bowl. Pour enough beer into the bowl to cover the orzo; set the remaining beer aside.
Heat the oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Drain the fat from the skillet and lower heat to medium. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onions are translucent.
Pour in the orzo mixture, the rest of the beer, chicken broth, tomato sauce, pimentos, and turmeric; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the peas; simmer another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 pound boneless chicken thighs
1/2 onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup pimentos, drained
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup frozen petite peas
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place the orzo in a small bowl. Pour enough beer into the bowl to cover the orzo; set the remaining beer aside.
Heat the oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Drain the fat from the skillet and lower heat to medium. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onions are translucent.
Pour in the orzo mixture, the rest of the beer, chicken broth, tomato sauce, pimentos, and turmeric; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the peas; simmer another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Cooking : Brownie Pudding
Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon shortening, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup boiling water
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, white sugar and 1 tablespoon cocoa. Stir in shortening, vanilla and milk until smooth. Fold in nuts. Spread mixture in a 1 quart baking dish.
Stir together brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cocoa and boiling water. Pour carefully over pudding mixture in baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven 30 to 45 minutes, until set.
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon shortening, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup boiling water
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, white sugar and 1 tablespoon cocoa. Stir in shortening, vanilla and milk until smooth. Fold in nuts. Spread mixture in a 1 quart baking dish.
Stir together brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cocoa and boiling water. Pour carefully over pudding mixture in baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven 30 to 45 minutes, until set.
Cooking : Barbados Punch
Ingredients
1 ounce Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
1/4 ounce triple sec
1 ounce lime juice
2 ounces pineapple juice
1 slice lime
1 slice pineapple
Directions
Add Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, triple sec, lime juice, and pineapple juice in a blender with crushed ice.
Blend until smooth and pour into glass.
Garnish with lime slice and pineapple slice.
1 ounce Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
1/4 ounce triple sec
1 ounce lime juice
2 ounces pineapple juice
1 slice lime
1 slice pineapple
Directions
Add Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, triple sec, lime juice, and pineapple juice in a blender with crushed ice.
Blend until smooth and pour into glass.
Garnish with lime slice and pineapple slice.
Cooking : Best Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients
1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
1 (2 ounce) package dry cauliflower soup mix
4 cups water
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a medium sized stock pot, over medium heat, combine soup mix and water, stirring constantly until well mixed.
Add broccoli florets, partially cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes stirring often.
Once broccoli is tender, place soup in a food processor or blender and puree. Once blended return soup mixture to stock pot, add milk and stir.
Add cheese to soup mixture keeping 1/2 cup set aside. Stir soup until cheese is melted and then sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top of individual soup servings.
1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
1 (2 ounce) package dry cauliflower soup mix
4 cups water
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a medium sized stock pot, over medium heat, combine soup mix and water, stirring constantly until well mixed.
Add broccoli florets, partially cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes stirring often.
Once broccoli is tender, place soup in a food processor or blender and puree. Once blended return soup mixture to stock pot, add milk and stir.
Add cheese to soup mixture keeping 1/2 cup set aside. Stir soup until cheese is melted and then sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top of individual soup servings.
Cooking : Breakfast Sausage
Ingredients
2 teaspoons dried sage
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pinch ground cloves
2 pounds ground pork
Directions
In a small, bowl, combine the sage, salt, ground black pepper, marjoram, brown sugar, crushed red pepper and cloves. Mix well.
Place the pork in a large bowl and add the mixed spices to it. Mix well with your hands and form into patties.
Saute the patties in a large skillet over medium high heat for 5 minutes per side, or until internal pork temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
2 teaspoons dried sage
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pinch ground cloves
2 pounds ground pork
Directions
In a small, bowl, combine the sage, salt, ground black pepper, marjoram, brown sugar, crushed red pepper and cloves. Mix well.
Place the pork in a large bowl and add the mixed spices to it. Mix well with your hands and form into patties.
Saute the patties in a large skillet over medium high heat for 5 minutes per side, or until internal pork temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Cooking : Amish Sourdough Pancakes
Ingredients
2 cups buttermilk pancake mix
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter
Directions
Place the pancake mix in a large bowl. Add the water and Amish Friendship Bread Starter and stir until well combined.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.
2 cups buttermilk pancake mix
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter
Directions
Place the pancake mix in a large bowl. Add the water and Amish Friendship Bread Starter and stir until well combined.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.
Cooking : Baked Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt the butter with the garlic in a saucepan over medium heat. When the butter starts to bubble, remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Stir the breadcrumbs together with the Parmesan cheese, thyme, basil, oregano, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Dip the chicken breasts in the butter, then press into the seasoned bread crumbs. Place the chicken into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 50 to 55 minutes.
3/4 cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt the butter with the garlic in a saucepan over medium heat. When the butter starts to bubble, remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Stir the breadcrumbs together with the Parmesan cheese, thyme, basil, oregano, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Dip the chicken breasts in the butter, then press into the seasoned bread crumbs. Place the chicken into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 50 to 55 minutes.
Cooking : Black Bean Soft Tacos
Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
Directions
In a nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, chilies and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Spoon about 1/2 cup off center on each tortilla; sprinkle with cheese. Fold one side of tortilla over filling. Garnish with avocado.
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
Directions
In a nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, chilies and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Spoon about 1/2 cup off center on each tortilla; sprinkle with cheese. Fold one side of tortilla over filling. Garnish with avocado.
Cooking : Blueberry Monkey Bread
Ingredients
2/3 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
4 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough
1 1/4 cups frozen blueberries, dry pack
2/3 cup white sugar
10 tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup frozen blueberries, dry pack
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Thoroughly grease a 10 x 4 inch tube pan.
Mix sugar and cinnamon. Cut biscuits in quarters, then roll each piece in sugar-cinnamon mixture. Arrange about 1/4 of the biscuit pieces and blueberries in an even layer in pan.
Place blueberries between biscuit pieces, creating a mosaic effect. Repeat three times with remaining biscuits and blueberries, covering blueberries of one layer with biscuits in next layer to avoid a column of blueberries.
In saucepan combine sugar, margarine, vanilla, cinnamon, and the additional cup of blueberries. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cook, stirring frequently until sugar is dissolved and margarine is melted. Pour over biscuits in pan.
Bake for 65 minutes or until done. Lift or turn out onto a cake plate.
2/3 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
4 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough
1 1/4 cups frozen blueberries, dry pack
2/3 cup white sugar
10 tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup frozen blueberries, dry pack
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Thoroughly grease a 10 x 4 inch tube pan.
Mix sugar and cinnamon. Cut biscuits in quarters, then roll each piece in sugar-cinnamon mixture. Arrange about 1/4 of the biscuit pieces and blueberries in an even layer in pan.
Place blueberries between biscuit pieces, creating a mosaic effect. Repeat three times with remaining biscuits and blueberries, covering blueberries of one layer with biscuits in next layer to avoid a column of blueberries.
In saucepan combine sugar, margarine, vanilla, cinnamon, and the additional cup of blueberries. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cook, stirring frequently until sugar is dissolved and margarine is melted. Pour over biscuits in pan.
Bake for 65 minutes or until done. Lift or turn out onto a cake plate.
Cooking : Black Bean and Rice Salad
Ingredients
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
3/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/4 teaspoons dried cilantro
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn; drain and reserve liquid
1 (15 ounce) can black beans; drain and reserve liquid
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, cilantro, basil, red pepper flakes, corn, and beans. Stir to combine the vegetables, then set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil at a medium-low heat. Add onions and saute until they are translucent. Add garlic and saute for another minute. Pour in rice and toss to coat. Add reserved liquid from the corn and beans, along with any additional liquid as directed on the rice box. Cook the rice to package specifications. Let the rice cool slightly.
Combine the rice and vegetable mixture. Salt and pepper to taste and serve.
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
3/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/4 teaspoons dried cilantro
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn; drain and reserve liquid
1 (15 ounce) can black beans; drain and reserve liquid
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, cilantro, basil, red pepper flakes, corn, and beans. Stir to combine the vegetables, then set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil at a medium-low heat. Add onions and saute until they are translucent. Add garlic and saute for another minute. Pour in rice and toss to coat. Add reserved liquid from the corn and beans, along with any additional liquid as directed on the rice box. Cook the rice to package specifications. Let the rice cool slightly.
Combine the rice and vegetable mixture. Salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Cooking : Black Beans and Rice
Ingredients
1 (15.5 ounce) can Goya Black Beans, undrained
1 tablespoon Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Goya Golden Cooking Wine
1 tablespoon Goya Recaito
1 Goya Bay Leaf
1 packet Sazon Goya without Annatto
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Goya Oregano Leaf, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon Goya White Vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Goya Cumin, or to taste
Goya Adobo with Pepper, to taste
2 cups cooked Canilla Extra Long Grain Rice
Directions
Add 1/4 cup water to 4 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add first 10 ingredients to pot. Bring bean mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors come together, about 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf; season beans with Adobo.
Divide beans evenly among serving plates. Divide cooked rice evenly among plates alongside beans.
1 (15.5 ounce) can Goya Black Beans, undrained
1 tablespoon Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Goya Golden Cooking Wine
1 tablespoon Goya Recaito
1 Goya Bay Leaf
1 packet Sazon Goya without Annatto
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Goya Oregano Leaf, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon Goya White Vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Goya Cumin, or to taste
Goya Adobo with Pepper, to taste
2 cups cooked Canilla Extra Long Grain Rice
Directions
Add 1/4 cup water to 4 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add first 10 ingredients to pot. Bring bean mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors come together, about 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf; season beans with Adobo.
Divide beans evenly among serving plates. Divide cooked rice evenly among plates alongside beans.
Cooking : Apple Butterscotch Bars
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup white sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup apple jelly
1/4 cup chopped cashews
1 (11 ounce) package butterscotch chips
Directions
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a 9 inch square baking dish.
Mix the flour, oats, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture is crumbly. Set aside 3/4 cup of the mixture and press the rest into the bottom of the prepared dish. Spread the top with the apple jelly.
Stir the reserved flour mixture and the cashews together in a bowl; sprinkle over the apple jelly. Scatter the butterscotch chips over the cashew mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown; 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup white sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup apple jelly
1/4 cup chopped cashews
1 (11 ounce) package butterscotch chips
Directions
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a 9 inch square baking dish.
Mix the flour, oats, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture is crumbly. Set aside 3/4 cup of the mixture and press the rest into the bottom of the prepared dish. Spread the top with the apple jelly.
Stir the reserved flour mixture and the cashews together in a bowl; sprinkle over the apple jelly. Scatter the butterscotch chips over the cashew mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown; 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Cooking : BLT Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
6 cups torn romaine
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium tomato, diced
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, romaine, chicken, tomato and bacon. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, water, barbecue sauce, vinegar and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
2 1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
6 cups torn romaine
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium tomato, diced
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, romaine, chicken, tomato and bacon. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, water, barbecue sauce, vinegar and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
Cooking : Balsamic Chicken with White Beans and Spinach
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup
1 (15 ounce) can white kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed and drained
1 (7 ounce) bag fresh baby spinach
Directions
Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until it's well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the vinegar and cook, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Stir the soup and beans in the skillet and heat to a boil. Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the spinach. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the spinach is wilted.
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup
1 (15 ounce) can white kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed and drained
1 (7 ounce) bag fresh baby spinach
Directions
Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until it's well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the vinegar and cook, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Stir the soup and beans in the skillet and heat to a boil. Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the spinach. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the spinach is wilted.
Cooking : Baked Oatmeal Squares
Ingredients
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Cut into squares.
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Cut into squares.
Cooking : Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Yogurt-Cheese Dressing
Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus, thawed
1 tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
10 leaves lettuce
Directions
Thaw frozen asparagus and drain well. In a medium bowl, combine the asparagus, tomatoes, onions and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, cheese and mustard. Add to the vegetable mixture and toss until well coated. To serve, line salad plates with romaine lettuce leaves and spoon salad on top.
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus, thawed
1 tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
10 leaves lettuce
Directions
Thaw frozen asparagus and drain well. In a medium bowl, combine the asparagus, tomatoes, onions and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, cheese and mustard. Add to the vegetable mixture and toss until well coated. To serve, line salad plates with romaine lettuce leaves and spoon salad on top.
Cooking : Best Toffee Ever - Super Easy
Ingredients
2 cups butter
2 cups white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup finely chopped almonds
Directions
In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Allow to come to a boil, and cook until the mixture becomes a dark amber color, and the temperature has reached 285 degrees F (137 degrees C). Stir occasionally.
While the toffee is cooking, cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
As soon as the toffee reaches the proper temperature, pour it out onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate over the top, and let it set for a minute or two to soften. Spread the chocolate into a thin even layer once it is melted. Sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate, and press in slightly. Putting a plastic bag over your hand will minimize the mess.
Place the toffee in the refrigerator to chill until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.
2 cups butter
2 cups white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup finely chopped almonds
Directions
In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Allow to come to a boil, and cook until the mixture becomes a dark amber color, and the temperature has reached 285 degrees F (137 degrees C). Stir occasionally.
While the toffee is cooking, cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
As soon as the toffee reaches the proper temperature, pour it out onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate over the top, and let it set for a minute or two to soften. Spread the chocolate into a thin even layer once it is melted. Sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate, and press in slightly. Putting a plastic bag over your hand will minimize the mess.
Place the toffee in the refrigerator to chill until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.
Cooking : Beef Stroganoff III
Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck roast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces butter
4 green onions, sliced (white parts only)
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup white wine
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Remove any fat and gristle from the roast and cut into strips 1/2 inch thick by 2 inches long. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of both salt and pepper.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and brown the beef strips quickly, then push the beef strips off to one side. Add the onions and cook slowly for 3 to 5 minutes, then push to the side with the beef strips.
Stir the flour into the juices on the empty side of the pan. Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower the heat and stir in mustard. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the meat is tender.
Five minutes before serving, stir in the mushrooms, sour cream, and white wine. Heat briefly then salt and pepper to taste.
2 pounds beef chuck roast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces butter
4 green onions, sliced (white parts only)
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup white wine
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Remove any fat and gristle from the roast and cut into strips 1/2 inch thick by 2 inches long. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of both salt and pepper.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and brown the beef strips quickly, then push the beef strips off to one side. Add the onions and cook slowly for 3 to 5 minutes, then push to the side with the beef strips.
Stir the flour into the juices on the empty side of the pan. Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower the heat and stir in mustard. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the meat is tender.
Five minutes before serving, stir in the mushrooms, sour cream, and white wine. Heat briefly then salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking : Bacon Quiche Tarts
Ingredients
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
5 teaspoons milk
1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add the eggs, cheese, green pepper and onion; mix well.
Separate dough into eight triangles; press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased muffin cups. Sprinkle half of the bacon into cups. Pour egg mixture over bacon; top with remaining bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until a knife comes out clean. Serve warm.
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
5 teaspoons milk
1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add the eggs, cheese, green pepper and onion; mix well.
Separate dough into eight triangles; press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased muffin cups. Sprinkle half of the bacon into cups. Pour egg mixture over bacon; top with remaining bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until a knife comes out clean. Serve warm.
Cooking : Beefy Tomatoes
Ingredients
6 medium tomatoes
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
Directions
Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato and discard; remove core. Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Reserve 1 cup pulp (discard remaining pulp or save for another use). Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the basil, salt, pepper and reserved tomato pulp; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated.
Stir in the rice, cheese and egg; heat through. Spoon into tomato shells. Place in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
6 medium tomatoes
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
Directions
Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato and discard; remove core. Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Reserve 1 cup pulp (discard remaining pulp or save for another use). Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the basil, salt, pepper and reserved tomato pulp; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated.
Stir in the rice, cheese and egg; heat through. Spoon into tomato shells. Place in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
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