5.04.2011

BREAKSTONE'S Sensational Creamy Strawberry Shortcake recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/4 cups milk, divided
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat Sour Cream
3 tablespoons sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose baking mix for biscuits
1 pkg. (4 serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
4 cups sliced strawberries
1/3 cup sugar

Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Beat 1/2 cup of the milk, the sour cream and 3 Tbsp. sugar in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Stir in baking mix until just moistened. Spread evenly into greased 9-inch round cake pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until top is golden brown. Remove from pan to wire rack; cool completely.
Add remaining 3/4 cup milk to dry pudding mix in medium bowl. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended. Gently stir in half of the whipped topping. Toss strawberries with 1/3 cup sugar; set aside. Cut cake horizontally in half to make two layers.
Place bottom cake layer on serving plate; top with half of the strawberry mixture. Spread with pudding mixture; cover with top cake layer. Spread with remaining whipped topping; top with remaining strawberry mixture. Serve immediately. Store any leftover shortcake in refrigerator.

Baked Barbecued Broilers recipe.

Ingredients
2 (3 1/2) pound broiler-fryer chickens
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup cider or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions
Place chickens, breast side up, in a large shallow roasting pan. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chickens. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Cover and bake 20-30 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F and juices run clear. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Artichoke and Crabmeat Triangles recipe.

Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
16 ounces crabmeat
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (12 ounce) package English muffins

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a medium size mixing bowl, combine artichoke hearts, crabmeat, mayonnaise, onions, and cheese. Mix thoroughly.
Split each English muffin in half ,and spread the mixture on the cut side of the split muffins. Cut each of the sliced muffins into quarters. Arrange the muffin-bites on a baking sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve hot.

Brownie Delight recipe.

Ingredients
1 (13 ounce) package brownie mix
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
2 cups cold milk
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions
Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar for 2 minutes. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. Spread over brownies. In another bowl, combine the milk and pudding mix; beat until smooth. Refrigerate for 5 minutes; spread over the cream cheese layer. Spread with remaining whipped topping; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate until serving.

Big Chocolate Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
6 tablespoons butter (no substitutes)
6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon boiling water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour*
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Directions
In a microwave or double boiler, melt butter and the chocolate squares; cool. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until foamy; gradually add sugar. Dissolve coffee granules in water. Add coffee, vanilla and cooled chocolate mixture to egg mixture. Combine flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to the egg mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
Drop by 1/3 cupfuls 4 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-17 minutes or until firm. Cool for 4 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Asian Roll Lettuce Wrap recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 cup brown rice
1 cup water
16 large lettuce leaves
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced red bell pepper
1 cup sliced radishes
1/3 cup light soy sauce
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon sugar

Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together ground turkey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon minced garlic and 2 teaspoons ginger. Form into 16 meatballs and roll into ovals. Cover and refrigerate.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine rice with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
Preheat the grill or broiler. Arrange rice, lettuce leaves, carrots, scallions, radishes and red peppers onto a serving platter or place each into a small bowl. In a medium bowl, mix together 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup water, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger, and sugar. Divide into 4 small dipping bowls.
Thread two meatballs onto each 10 inch skewer. Grill or broil for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally to brown all sides. If broiling, line the broiler pan with aluminum foil and drain fat after 6 minutes.
To eat, place a leaf of lettuce onto the palm of your hand, spoon on a little rice, then a meat roll, and a few of the vegetables. Roll up and dip in dipping sauce or spoon sauce over.

Apple-Cinnamon Farfel Kugel recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup hot water
1 cup matzo farfel
1/2 cup white sugar
2 large apples - peeled, cored and shredded
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the water and farfel. Add the sugar, apple, and cinnamon. Fold in the egg whites. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and dust the top with more cinnamon.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Broccoli and Cheese Brunch Casserole recipe.

Ingredients
8 ounces pork sausage
1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup ricotta cheese
8 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 roma (plum) tomato, thinly sliced

Directions
Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11 inch baking dish.
In a bowl, mix cooked sausage, broccoli, and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, pepper, and salt. Spoon the sausage mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread the Cheddar and ricotta mixture over the sausage mixture. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar. Arrange tomato slices on top.
Cover with aluminum foil, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Uncover, and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Black Bean, Sausage, and Sweet Potato Soup recipe.

Ingredients
5 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups dry black beans
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon water
1/4 pound Italian sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound sweet potatoes
3 green onions
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Directions
In a 4 quart saucepan, combine beans, garlic, bay leaf, allspice, broth and 5 1/2 cups water. Cook, partially covered, until beans are tender, about 50 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
In a blender puree 1 cup cooked beans with 1 cup cooking liquid, and return to pan.
In a small bowl, stir together tomato paste and 1 tablespoon water; stir into beans with sausage and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer soup, covered, for 15 minutes. Soup may be prepared up to this point 3 days ahead.
While soup is simmering, peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir potatoes, 3 chopped scallions, and salt and pepper to taste into soup. Serve soup garnished with scallion greens.

Baked Paprika-Parmesan Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons milk
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine flour, parmesan, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Dip the chicken in the egg, then dredge in the flour mixture. Place in the baking dish, and pour the melted butter evenly over the chicken.
Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese has browned, and the chicken has cooked.

Berry Valentine Pie recipe.

Ingredients
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed and drained
3 (7 ounce) cans whipped cream
1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries
1 (15 ounce) can blueberries
2 graham crackers, crushed

Directions
On bottom of pie crust, spread strawberries evenly; cover with whipped cream.
Spread cherries on whipped cream and cover cherries with whipped cream layer.
Spread blueberries on top of whipped cream and cover with last layer of whipped cream.
Sprinkle crumbled crackers on top of pie and place in the refrigerator for 45 minutes; serve.

Bacon and Roquefort Stuffed Burgers recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 ounces Roquefort or other blue cheese, crumbled
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
1 tomato, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
4 leaves lettuce

Directions
In a large bowl, lightly mix the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper. Divide into 8 equal portions and flatten each one into 1/4 inch thick patty. In a separate bowl, combine the crumbled bacon, Roquefort cheese and thyme. Place an equal portion of the bacon mixture onto 4 of the patties. Top with the remaining 4 patties, pressing the edges together to enclose the filling.
Preheat a grill for medium heat. When hot, lightly oil the grate.
Grill the patties for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Serve immediately on toasted buns, topped with tomato, onion and lettuce.

Asiago Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon Asiago Cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with equal parts water
1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
3/4 cup bacon
1/4 cup butter
1 cup diced red onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup chopped green onion
1 pound grilled skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook 2 cups cream until just bubbling. Watch carefully, to ensure that it doesn't boil over. Stir in bouillon and Asiago cheese. Stir with a whisk until dissolved. Add cornstarch mixture, and simmer until sauce is thickened, stirring constantly. Mix in the sun-dried tomatoes. Set aside, or cover and refrigerate for later use.
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. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute red onion until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic and cooked bacon, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in green onions, chicken and 1 cup cream. Cook, stirring, until cream is heated through. Add Asiago cream sauce, and heat through. Toss with cooked pasta until evenly coated, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Apple Fruit Bread recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup apple juice
1 large tart apple - peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup maraschino cherries, halved

Directions
In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Combine egg and apple juice; stir into dry ingredients. Fold in apple, raisins, walnuts and cherries. Transfer to a greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Baked Salmon with Herbs recipe.

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (3 pound) salmon fillet

Directions
Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with foil; coat foil with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Add butter; toss to coat evenly.
Place salmon on prepared pan. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and pat with bread crumb mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Broiled Herb Butter Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions
Preheat oven to Broil/Grill and line broiler pan with aluminum foil.
Place chicken on pan. In a small bowl combine the butter, garlic, parsley, rosemary and thyme and mix together, then evenly spread a dollop of mixture on each chicken breast.
Broil in preheated oven, turning and frequently coating with remaining herb/butter mixture, for about 15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

All-Bran Big and Juicy 1/4-lb. Burgers recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup Kellogg's* All-Bran* Original cereal
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Directions
In large bowl, combine all ingredients, except oil. Mix well and shape into 4 uniform patties.
In large non-stick skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add patties; cook 3 to 4 minutes per side. Alternatively, grill over medium-high heat on barbecue or under broiler.
Serve on toasted whole grain rolls with your favourite condiments.

Banana Bread VII recipe.

Ingredients
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/3 cups baking mix
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease the bottom of a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
Measure oil, bananas, vanilla, eggs, baking mix, sugar, and nuts into a large bowl. Beat vigorously with a spoon for about 30 seconds. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 55 to 65 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan. Loosen sides of loaf from the pan. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Best Ever Beef Stew recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 pound cubed beef stew meat
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 cups beef broth
1 (11.5 ounce) can tomato juice
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup peeled and cubed potatoes
1 cup chopped cabbage

Directions
Toss beef with salt, pepper and flour to coat. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook coated beef in oil, stirring constantly, until well browned on all sides. Pour in broth and tomato juice, and stir in mixed vegetables, potatoes and cabbage. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour, until potatoes are soft and meat is fully cooked.

Applesauce Brownies I recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup margarine
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups applesauce
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cream 1 1/2 cups sugar and margarine. Add eggs. Sift cocoa, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and flour ingredients and add to sugar mixture, alternately with applesauce. Pour into 10-1/2 X 15-1/2 inch jelly roll pan.
Combine 2 tablespoon sugar, 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped nuts. Sprinkle over batter. Bake for 30 minutes.

Black Walnut Cookies II recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4 cups chopped black walnuts

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a medium bowl, beat eggs and sugar together until well blended. Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder, gradually add to the egg mixture. Stir in the nuts until they are evenly distributed.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool before removing from cookie sheets.

Baked French Toast recipe.

Ingredients
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup butter
1 1/3 cups brown sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup

Directions
Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange the slices of bread in the bottom. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, cream, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over bread slices, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
The next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup; heat until bubbling. Pour over bread and egg mixture.
Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 40 minutes.

Basil Turkey Burgers recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided
1/4 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound lean ground turkey
4 hamburger buns, split
4 lettuce leaves
1 large tomato, sliced

Directions
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon basil. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. In a bowl, combine the milk, onion, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and remaining basil. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.
Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 165 degrees F. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and basil mayonnaise.

Aunt Fannie's Dinner recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup stewed, diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

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 skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and saute for 5 to 10 more minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Add the tomato sauce, stewed OR diced tomatoes, corn and cooked macaroni. Stir well and allow to heat through, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Broccoli, Corn, and Green Bean Saute recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1/2 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes
dried oregano to taste
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Directions
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in broccoli, corn, and green beans. Cook until broccoli is tender. Sprinkle with feta cheese, and continue cooking until cheese is melted. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.

Blueberry Liquor recipe.

Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) package frozen blueberries, thawed
1/2 lemon, zested
3 whole cloves
1 1/2 cups vodka
3/4 cup simple syrup

Directions
Mash thawed blueberries with a fork in a bowl, then place into a 1-quart canning jar. Add the lemon zest, cloves, and vodka.
Seal the jar tightly with its lid and place in a cool, dark place. Allow the vodka to stand for 3 months, shaking the jar gently every few days.
After 3 months, strain out the blueberries, and filter the vodka through cheesecloth into another 1-quart jar. Pour in the simple syrup, seal the jar tightly with its lid, and shake until the syrup has dissolved.
Again place into a cool, dark place, and age for at least a month. When ready to bottle, filter again through cheesecloth, then pour into a decorative bottle of your choice.

Beefy Rice Dinner recipe.

Ingredients
1 (6.8 ounce) package beef flavored rice mix
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
Prepared rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, celery and green pepper until the meat is browned and vegetables are tender; drain. Add rice, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Applesauce Salad recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups water
1/2 cup cinnamon red hot candies
1 (6 ounce) package cherry flavored gelatin mix
2 cups applesauce

Directions
Bring the water to a boil. Dissolve the cinnamon red hot candies in the boiling water. Mix in and dissolve the cherry flavored gelatin. Transfer to a medium bowl. Mix in the applesauce. Chill in the refrigerator 4 hours, or until firmly gelled.

Bourbon Balls II recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup bourbon
1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Directions
Combine wafer crumbs, finely chopped pecans, 1 cup confectioners' sugar and cocoa.
Blend the bourbon and the corn syrup together. Add the crumb mixture and mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate.

Bananerberry Smoothie recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup fresh strawberries
1 banana, sliced
1 cup fresh peaches
1 cup apples
1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 1/2 cups ice cubes
1/2 cup milk

Directions
In a blender combine strawberries, banana, peaches, apples, and ice cream. Blend until smooth. Add ice, pour in milk and blend again until smooth. Serve immediately.

Apple Snack Squares recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups peeled, cored, and chopped tart apple
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup butterscotch chips

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla until well blended. Stir in flour and cinnamon. Mixture will be thick. Fold in apple and nuts. Spread in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle top with butterscotch chips.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and cut into squares.

Alannah's Chocolate Galaxy recipe.

Ingredients
6 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
6 tablespoons hot brewed coffee
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups butter, room temperature
2 cups white sugar
2 cups packed brown sugar
6 egg yolks
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting
1 cup sweetened whipped cream
6 egg whites

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10 inch springform pan.
Place the chocolate in a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Stir in the hot coffee - hotter coffee will mix in better, but if the mixture suddenly hardens into a dull paste, that is okay too. It can still be used. Stir in the vanilla. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks gradually, then stir in the chocolate mixture. Mix in the flour just until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whip egg whites with clean beaters until they can hold a stiff peak. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the cake batter until fully incorporated, then gently fold in the rest. Pour into the prepared pan. Adjust the oven rack to the center position.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the top of the cake springs back when pressed down gently. Cool in the pan over a wire rack. Cover the top with aluminum foil to keep the top crust of the cake from getting hardened. When cool, store in the pan until ready to serve.
To serve, run a knife around the outside of the cake, and remove the springform ring. Invert the cake onto a serving plate, and dust with confectioners' sugar. Slice and serve with dollops of whipped cream.

Bread Pretzels recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups bread flour
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons kosher salt

Directions
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine yeast mixture, sugar, salt and 1 cup flour; beat well. Beat in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a stiff dough is formed. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in volume.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 pieces. Roll pieces out into long sticks and form into pretzel shape. Place pretzels on prepared baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with kosher salt.
Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.

Buckwheat and Bacon Side Dish recipe.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 bacon strips, chopped
1/4 cup uncooked medium roasted buckwheat groats
3/4 cup chicken stock
1/3 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
salt and coarsely ground pepper to taste

Directions
Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the shallots and garlic; cook until softened and light brown. Add the bacon pieces and buckwheat; cook and stir until the buckwheat turns orangeish brown, about 5 minutes.
Add the stock and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently until the liquid is absorbed and the buckwheat is tender,13 to 15 minutes. Toss with the parsley, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Almond Citrus Biscotti recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons coarsely ground almonds

Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in lemon peel, orange peel and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Divide dough into four portions; shape each into an 8-in. x 2-in. rectangle on ungreased baking sheets. In a small bowl, lightly beat remaining egg; brush evenly over dough. Sprinkle with almonds.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place, cut side down, on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Apricot Barley Casserole recipe.

Ingredients
2/3 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds
1/4 cup butter, divided
2 cups pearl barley
1 cup sliced green onions
7 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup diced dried apricots
1/2 cup golden raisins

Directions
In a large skillet, saute nuts in 2 tablespoons butter until lightly browned; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the barley and onions in remaining butter until onions are tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in the apricots, raisins and reserved nuts.
Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 1-1/4 hours or until barley is tender.

Apple-Raisin Stuffing recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 (10.5 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Chicken Broth
4 cups Pepperidge Farm� Herb Seasoned Stuffing
1 medium apple, cored and chopped
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and onion and cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Add the broth and heat to a boil. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the stuffing, apples, raisins and cinnamon and mix lightly. Spoon the stuffing mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until the stuffing is hot.

Almond Lemon Cake recipe.

Ingredients
8 egg whites
1 dash cream of tartar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped blanched almonds

Directions
In a bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until stiff. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar.
In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Beat in lemon rind, lemon juice, sour cream, and vanilla. Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture, along with about 1/3 of the beaten egg whites. Fold in the rest of the egg whites gently but thoroughly. Stir in the almonds. Turn the batter into a greased and floured tube pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 70 minutes, or until it tests done with a toothpick. Cool on a wire rack.