Ingredients
2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 medium carrots, chopped
4 cups beef broth
1 cup water
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons caraway seeds
Sour cream
Directions
In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook and stir the beef, onion and green pepper in oil until meat is browned on all sides; drain. Stir in the next 10 ingredients. bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste and caraway seeds. Cover and simmer 25-30 minutes longer or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaves. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.
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Buffalo Chip Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups margarine, melted
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups white sugar
2 cups raisin bran cereal
2 cups raisins
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups rolled oats
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine the margarine, sugars, eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour baking soda, baking powder, raisin bran, oats, raisins, coconut, chopped nuts and chocolate chips. Mix until well combined. Drop large tablespoon sized scoops onto a baking sheet. Bake until golden approximately 10 minutes.
2 cups margarine, melted
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups white sugar
2 cups raisin bran cereal
2 cups raisins
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups rolled oats
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine the margarine, sugars, eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour baking soda, baking powder, raisin bran, oats, raisins, coconut, chopped nuts and chocolate chips. Mix until well combined. Drop large tablespoon sized scoops onto a baking sheet. Bake until golden approximately 10 minutes.
Best Apple Salad recipe.
Ingredients
2 medium sweet apples, cored and cubed
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
ground black pepper to taste
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine the apples, bell pepper, red onion and kidney beans. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper. Pour over the salad, and stir gently to coat.
2 medium sweet apples, cored and cubed
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
ground black pepper to taste
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine the apples, bell pepper, red onion and kidney beans. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper. Pour over the salad, and stir gently to coat.
Buffalo Chicken Sauce recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups butter
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle hot sauce
Directions
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, or in microwave on high, until completely melted. Skim off white foam from the top and add hot sauce. Blend until well mixed, remove from heat and set aside until mixture starts to set.
1 1/2 cups butter
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle hot sauce
Directions
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, or in microwave on high, until completely melted. Skim off white foam from the top and add hot sauce. Blend until well mixed, remove from heat and set aside until mixture starts to set.
Baked Milk Fish recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds cod fillets
1 1/2 cups 1% milk
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
salt to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray.
Rinse cod filets and pat dry. Place fish in a single layer in the baking dish. Mix together milk, onion, lemon pepper, parsley and salt; pour over fish filets. Drizzle filets with lemon juice.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until fish is firm and can be flaked with a fork.
1 1/2 pounds cod fillets
1 1/2 cups 1% milk
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
salt to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray.
Rinse cod filets and pat dry. Place fish in a single layer in the baking dish. Mix together milk, onion, lemon pepper, parsley and salt; pour over fish filets. Drizzle filets with lemon juice.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until fish is firm and can be flaked with a fork.
Buffalo Chicken Phyllo Wraps recipe.
Ingredients
2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot�)
6 sheets phyllo dough
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot�)
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup light garlic-flavored cream cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Combine chicken and 1/4 cup hot sauce in a shallow dish; marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Grease a 9x13- inch baking dish.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place phyllo sheets on work surface; cover with damp towel to keep from drying out.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from hot sauce; season with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken in the oil until the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat; shred. Combine the shredded chicken, remaining 1/2 cup hot sauce, vinegar, and cream cheese in a large bowl. Stir until creamy. Allow mixture to cool, about 5 minutes.
Remove 1 phyllo sheet from stack; fold in half lengthwise. Brush lightly with oil. Place 2 heaping tablespoons of the chicken mixture at the bottom of the folded phyllo, about 1 inch from the bottom. Fold bottom of phyllo over filling, fold in each side, roll wrap to the end of the phyllo sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and chicken mixture.
Place phyllo rolls in prepared baking dish. Bake in preheated oven until phyllo is brown and flaky, 20 to 25 minutes.
2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot�)
6 sheets phyllo dough
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot�)
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup light garlic-flavored cream cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Combine chicken and 1/4 cup hot sauce in a shallow dish; marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Grease a 9x13- inch baking dish.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place phyllo sheets on work surface; cover with damp towel to keep from drying out.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from hot sauce; season with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken in the oil until the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat; shred. Combine the shredded chicken, remaining 1/2 cup hot sauce, vinegar, and cream cheese in a large bowl. Stir until creamy. Allow mixture to cool, about 5 minutes.
Remove 1 phyllo sheet from stack; fold in half lengthwise. Brush lightly with oil. Place 2 heaping tablespoons of the chicken mixture at the bottom of the folded phyllo, about 1 inch from the bottom. Fold bottom of phyllo over filling, fold in each side, roll wrap to the end of the phyllo sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and chicken mixture.
Place phyllo rolls in prepared baking dish. Bake in preheated oven until phyllo is brown and flaky, 20 to 25 minutes.
A Good Easy Garlic Chicken recipe.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
Directions
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder, seasoning salt and onion powder. Saute about 10 to 15 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
3 tablespoons butter
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
Directions
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder, seasoning salt and onion powder. Saute about 10 to 15 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
Broccoli n Tomato Pasta recipe.
Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add spaghetti; boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add broccoli; boil 3-4 minutes longer or until pasta and broccoli are tender.
Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute the tomatoes, garlic and pepper flakes in oil for 2 minutes. Drain pasta mixture; add to the skillet. Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat.
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add spaghetti; boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add broccoli; boil 3-4 minutes longer or until pasta and broccoli are tender.
Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute the tomatoes, garlic and pepper flakes in oil for 2 minutes. Drain pasta mixture; add to the skillet. Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat.
Angels on Horseback recipe.
Ingredients
12 shucked oysters
12 slices bacon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Set a wire rack into a small baking dish.
Wrap each oyster with a slice of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley; set onto wire rack.
Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately. They aren't as good once they get cold.
12 shucked oysters
12 slices bacon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Set a wire rack into a small baking dish.
Wrap each oyster with a slice of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley; set onto wire rack.
Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately. They aren't as good once they get cold.
Best Lemonade Ever recipe.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups white sugar
8 cups water
1 1/2 cups lemon juice
Directions
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. In pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.
1 3/4 cups white sugar
8 cups water
1 1/2 cups lemon juice
Directions
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. In pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.
Baked Rice (Ross Fil-Forn) recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups long grain white rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
3 bay leaves
salt and black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, and cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. Mix in the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, and bay leaves. Simmer for 25 minutes over low heat.
Meanwhile, place the rice into a saucepan with enough water to cover by one inch. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes (halfway), then drain off water.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Remove the bay leaves from the sauce, and mix in the half-cooked rice. Stir in the basil, mint, eggs, and mozzarella cheese; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed.
2 cups long grain white rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
3 bay leaves
salt and black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, and cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. Mix in the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, and bay leaves. Simmer for 25 minutes over low heat.
Meanwhile, place the rice into a saucepan with enough water to cover by one inch. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes (halfway), then drain off water.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Remove the bay leaves from the sauce, and mix in the half-cooked rice. Stir in the basil, mint, eggs, and mozzarella cheese; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed.
Banana Date Bars recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sliced bananas
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar. Gradually mix in eggs and vanilla. Stir in bananas. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir into the sugar mixture. Finally, fold in dates and chopped almonds.
Spread batter evenly into prepared baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
While the bars are baking, You can make the lemon icing. In a small bowl, Mix together salt and confectioners sugar. Stir in soft butter, lemon juice, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
When bars are cool, spread the lemon icing over the top and cut into squares. Mmmm Mmmmm!
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sliced bananas
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar. Gradually mix in eggs and vanilla. Stir in bananas. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir into the sugar mixture. Finally, fold in dates and chopped almonds.
Spread batter evenly into prepared baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
While the bars are baking, You can make the lemon icing. In a small bowl, Mix together salt and confectioners sugar. Stir in soft butter, lemon juice, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
When bars are cool, spread the lemon icing over the top and cut into squares. Mmmm Mmmmm!
Apple Butter the Easy Way recipe.
Ingredients
2 pounds chopped apples
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
In a microwave safe bowl, combine apples, maple syrup and cinnamon. Microwave on high for 15 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender and process until smooth. Return mixture to bowl and microwave 5 minutes more. Cool and transfer to a jar. Store in refrigerator.
2 pounds chopped apples
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
In a microwave safe bowl, combine apples, maple syrup and cinnamon. Microwave on high for 15 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender and process until smooth. Return mixture to bowl and microwave 5 minutes more. Cool and transfer to a jar. Store in refrigerator.
BREAKSTONE'S Noodle Kugel recipe.
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) container BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1 (16 ounce) container BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat Sour Cream
1 cup sugar
5 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 tablespoon imitation vanilla
1 (12 ounce) package broad egg noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained (Kosher for Passover)
1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all ingredients except noodles and cinnamon sugar until well blended. Stir in noodles.
Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Bake 50 minutes to 1 hour or until center is set. Cool at least 10 minutes before cutting to serve.
1 (16 ounce) container BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1 (16 ounce) container BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat Sour Cream
1 cup sugar
5 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 tablespoon imitation vanilla
1 (12 ounce) package broad egg noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained (Kosher for Passover)
1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all ingredients except noodles and cinnamon sugar until well blended. Stir in noodles.
Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Bake 50 minutes to 1 hour or until center is set. Cool at least 10 minutes before cutting to serve.
Best Meatloaf in the Whole Wide World! recipe.
Ingredients
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup bacon bits
1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup crushed saltine crackers
1 egg, beaten
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1/4 onion, minced
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Stir ketchup, brown sugar, bacon bits, pineapple, and 1 dash Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl; reserve.
Combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, saltines, egg, garlic, onion, and 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl; mix well. Pat meat mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Bake meatloaf in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; pour reserved pineapple mixture over loaf. Return to the oven; bake until no longer pink in the center, about an additional 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup bacon bits
1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup crushed saltine crackers
1 egg, beaten
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1/4 onion, minced
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Stir ketchup, brown sugar, bacon bits, pineapple, and 1 dash Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl; reserve.
Combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, saltines, egg, garlic, onion, and 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl; mix well. Pat meat mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Bake meatloaf in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; pour reserved pineapple mixture over loaf. Return to the oven; bake until no longer pink in the center, about an additional 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Brownie Martini recipe.
Ingredients
2 fluid ounces vanilla-flavored vodka
3/4 fluid ounce Irish cream liqueur
3/4 fluid ounce creme de cacao
1 fluid ounce coffee-flavored liqueur
1/2 fluid ounce butterscotch schnapps
Directions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; pour the vodka, Irish cream, creme de cacao, coffee-flavored liqueur, and butterscotch schnapps over the ice; cover and shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass to serve.
2 fluid ounces vanilla-flavored vodka
3/4 fluid ounce Irish cream liqueur
3/4 fluid ounce creme de cacao
1 fluid ounce coffee-flavored liqueur
1/2 fluid ounce butterscotch schnapps
Directions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; pour the vodka, Irish cream, creme de cacao, coffee-flavored liqueur, and butterscotch schnapps over the ice; cover and shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass to serve.
Arugula and Watermelon Salad recipe.
Ingredients
2 (5 ounce) packages arugula
1/2 large watermelon, seeded and cubed
1 red onion, sliced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 1/2 cups balsamic vinaigrette
Directions
Toss the arugula, watermelon, red onion, and feta cheese with the balsamic vinaigrette in a large bowl. Serve cold.
2 (5 ounce) packages arugula
1/2 large watermelon, seeded and cubed
1 red onion, sliced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 1/2 cups balsamic vinaigrette
Directions
Toss the arugula, watermelon, red onion, and feta cheese with the balsamic vinaigrette in a large bowl. Serve cold.
Brown Sugar Crinkles recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture (the dough will be soft).
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture (the dough will be soft).
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
Blue Cheese Pear Salad recipe.
Ingredients
8 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup unpeeled fresh pear slices
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
pepper to taste
Directions
In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, pears, raspberries if desired, blue cheese and nuts. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
8 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup unpeeled fresh pear slices
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
pepper to taste
Directions
In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, pears, raspberries if desired, blue cheese and nuts. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Banana Pound Cake With Caramel Glaze recipe.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
4 ripe bananas, mashed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
Directions
Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside. Grease and flour a fluted tube pan.
Beat 1 cup of butter, shortening, 2 cups of brown sugar, and 1 cup of white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the bananas, followed by the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract with the last egg. Pour in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in the pecans; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour the batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the glaze. Heat 1/2 cup of butter, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of white sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugars have dissolved, then gently simmer for 1 minute. Pour over baked cake while still in the pan. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
4 ripe bananas, mashed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
Directions
Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside. Grease and flour a fluted tube pan.
Beat 1 cup of butter, shortening, 2 cups of brown sugar, and 1 cup of white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the bananas, followed by the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract with the last egg. Pour in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in the pecans; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour the batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the glaze. Heat 1/2 cup of butter, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of white sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugars have dissolved, then gently simmer for 1 minute. Pour over baked cake while still in the pan. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
All-Bran Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups Kellogg's* All-Bran* Original cereal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
Directions
In medium bowl, mix together cereal, flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In large mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, egg, oil. Whisk in water and vanilla. Stir in cereal mixture until combined. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
Spread batter evenly in 33 x 23 cm (13 x 9-inch) baking pan coated with non-stick cooking spray.
Bake at 180 degrees C (350 degrees F) for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely, cut into bars. Store in airtight container.
1 1/4 cups Kellogg's* All-Bran* Original cereal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
Directions
In medium bowl, mix together cereal, flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In large mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, egg, oil. Whisk in water and vanilla. Stir in cereal mixture until combined. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
Spread batter evenly in 33 x 23 cm (13 x 9-inch) baking pan coated with non-stick cooking spray.
Bake at 180 degrees C (350 degrees F) for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely, cut into bars. Store in airtight container.
Budget Berry Jam recipe.
Ingredients
4 cups green tomato pulp
4 cups white sugar
2 (3 ounce) packages fruit flavored gelatin mix, any flavor
Directions
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat combine tomato pulp and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat and stir in the gelatin mix. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour into hot sterilized jars and seal. When jars are cool put them in the freezer.
4 cups green tomato pulp
4 cups white sugar
2 (3 ounce) packages fruit flavored gelatin mix, any flavor
Directions
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat combine tomato pulp and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat and stir in the gelatin mix. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour into hot sterilized jars and seal. When jars are cool put them in the freezer.
Bobbe's Super Cheesy Pasta recipe.
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rigatoni pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 cup cubed sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cubed Gouda cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup blue cheese dressing
1/2 cup milk
paprika to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook the rigatoni pasta 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and return pasta to the pot.
In the pot with the pasta, mix the butter, garlic, Cheddar cheese, Gouda cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir over low heat. Be careful not to have too much heat, as the cheese will get stringy. Gradually mix in the blue cheese dressing and milk. Continue to cook and stir until the pasta is well coated. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rigatoni pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 cup cubed sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cubed Gouda cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup blue cheese dressing
1/2 cup milk
paprika to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook the rigatoni pasta 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and return pasta to the pot.
In the pot with the pasta, mix the butter, garlic, Cheddar cheese, Gouda cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir over low heat. Be careful not to have too much heat, as the cheese will get stringy. Gradually mix in the blue cheese dressing and milk. Continue to cook and stir until the pasta is well coated. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
Best Ever Sloppy Joes recipe.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef chuck
1 large diced onion
1 large diced green pepper
1 celery stalk, diced
1 1/2 (10.75 ounce) cans tomato soup
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
6 hamburger buns
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Place a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble the ground beef into the skillet and cook until brown. Add the onion, pepper, and celery and cook until soft. Stir in the tomato soup, ground cumin, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; simmer until hot. Ladle meat onto hamburger buns; top with Cheddar cheese.
2 pounds ground beef chuck
1 large diced onion
1 large diced green pepper
1 celery stalk, diced
1 1/2 (10.75 ounce) cans tomato soup
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
6 hamburger buns
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Place a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble the ground beef into the skillet and cook until brown. Add the onion, pepper, and celery and cook until soft. Stir in the tomato soup, ground cumin, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; simmer until hot. Ladle meat onto hamburger buns; top with Cheddar cheese.
Beet and Yogurt Salad recipe.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/8 teaspoon black mustard seed
1/8 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 cups plain yogurt
1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, and add mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds begin to pop, add the cumin seeds. Stir for about 10 seconds, and remove from heat.
In a large bowl, gently stir yogurt with beets. Stir in mustard and cumin seeds, and season with salt to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/8 teaspoon black mustard seed
1/8 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 cups plain yogurt
1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, and add mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds begin to pop, add the cumin seeds. Stir for about 10 seconds, and remove from heat.
In a large bowl, gently stir yogurt with beets. Stir in mustard and cumin seeds, and season with salt to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Blueberry Zucchini Bread recipe.
Ingredients
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups white sugar
2 cups shredded zucchini
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 pint fresh blueberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 4 mini-loaf pans.
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar. Fold in the zucchini. Beat in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gently fold in the blueberries. Transfer to the prepared mini-loaf pans.
Bake 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in pans, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups white sugar
2 cups shredded zucchini
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 pint fresh blueberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 4 mini-loaf pans.
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar. Fold in the zucchini. Beat in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gently fold in the blueberries. Transfer to the prepared mini-loaf pans.
Bake 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in pans, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Broccoli Coleslaw recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup olive oil
1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 (3 ounce) package chicken flavored ramen noodles, crushed, seasoning packet reserved
1 large head fresh broccoli, diced
2 carrots, grated
2 bunches green onions, chopped
1 cup sunflower seeds
Directions
In a small bowl combine oil, vinegar, sugar and the seasoning packet from the ramen noodles. Mix well and refrigerate at least one hour before serving, or overnight.
In a large bowl combine broccoli, carrots, green onions and sunflower seeds. Crush ramen noodles and stir in. Pour dressing over salad about 10 minutes before serving.
1 cup olive oil
1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 (3 ounce) package chicken flavored ramen noodles, crushed, seasoning packet reserved
1 large head fresh broccoli, diced
2 carrots, grated
2 bunches green onions, chopped
1 cup sunflower seeds
Directions
In a small bowl combine oil, vinegar, sugar and the seasoning packet from the ramen noodles. Mix well and refrigerate at least one hour before serving, or overnight.
In a large bowl combine broccoli, carrots, green onions and sunflower seeds. Crush ramen noodles and stir in. Pour dressing over salad about 10 minutes before serving.
Bean 'N' Rice Burritos recipe.
Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups cooked rice
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
4 ounces process cheese (eg. Velveeta), cut into 12 slices
1 cup sour cream
Directions
In a large skillet, combine the beans, tomatoes, garlic powder and cumin; heat through. Stir in the rice. Spoon about 1/3 cupful off-center on each tortilla. Top with cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with sour cream.
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups cooked rice
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
4 ounces process cheese (eg. Velveeta), cut into 12 slices
1 cup sour cream
Directions
In a large skillet, combine the beans, tomatoes, garlic powder and cumin; heat through. Stir in the rice. Spoon about 1/3 cupful off-center on each tortilla. Top with cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with sour cream.
Angler's Delight recipe.
Ingredients
6 frozen haddock or cod fillets, thawed
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
Directions
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine fish and lime juice; seal bag and turn to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, taco seasoning, cumin and cayenne. Drain fillets; coat with flour mixture.
In a large skillet, cook fillets in oil over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
6 frozen haddock or cod fillets, thawed
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
Directions
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine fish and lime juice; seal bag and turn to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, taco seasoning, cumin and cayenne. Drain fillets; coat with flour mixture.
In a large skillet, cook fillets in oil over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Balsamic-Glazed Salmon Fillets recipe.
Ingredients
6 (5 ounce) salmon fillets
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon white wine
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Coat a small saucepan with non-stick cooking spray. Over medium heat, cook and stir garlic until soft, about 3 minutes. Mix in white wine, honey, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for about 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Arrange salmon fillets on foil-lined baking sheet. Brush fillets with balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with oregano.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 14 minutes, or until flesh flakes easily with a fork. Brush fillets with remaining glaze, and season with salt and pepper. Use a spatula to transfer fillets to serving platter, leaving the skin behind on the foil.
6 (5 ounce) salmon fillets
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon white wine
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Coat a small saucepan with non-stick cooking spray. Over medium heat, cook and stir garlic until soft, about 3 minutes. Mix in white wine, honey, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for about 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Arrange salmon fillets on foil-lined baking sheet. Brush fillets with balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with oregano.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 14 minutes, or until flesh flakes easily with a fork. Brush fillets with remaining glaze, and season with salt and pepper. Use a spatula to transfer fillets to serving platter, leaving the skin behind on the foil.
Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Style recipe.
Ingredients
1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 cube vegetable bouillon
black pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with a thin layer of cooking spray. Place squash halves cut side down on the baking sheet.
Bake squash 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife can be easily inserted. Remove from oven, and cool.
Meanwhile, spray a non-stick saucepan with cooking spray. Over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic until golden brown. Stir in tomatoes, basil, bouillon cube, and black pepper. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until you have a medium thick sauce.
Remove squash strands with a fork, reserving the shells. Layer each half with a spoonful of the sauce, a layer of spaghetti squash strands, olives, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until shells are full, or until all of the ingredients are used. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until Parmesan cheese melts.
1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 cube vegetable bouillon
black pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with a thin layer of cooking spray. Place squash halves cut side down on the baking sheet.
Bake squash 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife can be easily inserted. Remove from oven, and cool.
Meanwhile, spray a non-stick saucepan with cooking spray. Over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic until golden brown. Stir in tomatoes, basil, bouillon cube, and black pepper. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until you have a medium thick sauce.
Remove squash strands with a fork, reserving the shells. Layer each half with a spoonful of the sauce, a layer of spaghetti squash strands, olives, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until shells are full, or until all of the ingredients are used. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until Parmesan cheese melts.
Batata Nu Shak (Potato Curry) recipe.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
2 dried red chile peppers
1 pinch asafoetida powder
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
salt to taste
1 teaspoon chickpea flour (besan) (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, and red chile peppers in the oil until the seeds begin to splutter. Stir the asafoetida powder into the mixture. Add the onion, ginger, and turmeric; cook and stir for a few minutes. Add the tomato and simmer until the tomatoes are soft. Sprinkle the ground cumin, coriander, and ground red pepper over the mixture.
Fold the potatoes into the mixture until coated. Pour the water into the skillet; season with the sugar and salt. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. The gravy should be nicely thickened. If not, add a teaspoon of chickpea flour to thicken it. Garnish with the cilantro to serve.
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
2 dried red chile peppers
1 pinch asafoetida powder
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
salt to taste
1 teaspoon chickpea flour (besan) (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, and red chile peppers in the oil until the seeds begin to splutter. Stir the asafoetida powder into the mixture. Add the onion, ginger, and turmeric; cook and stir for a few minutes. Add the tomato and simmer until the tomatoes are soft. Sprinkle the ground cumin, coriander, and ground red pepper over the mixture.
Fold the potatoes into the mixture until coated. Pour the water into the skillet; season with the sugar and salt. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. The gravy should be nicely thickened. If not, add a teaspoon of chickpea flour to thicken it. Garnish with the cilantro to serve.
Baby Blue Punch recipe.
Ingredients
1 (0.13 ounce) package blue, berry flavored unsweetened drink mix
1 (2 liter) bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle white cranberry juice
8 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 cup white sugar, or to taste
Directions
In a large punch bowl, stir together the drink mix, lemon-lime soda, and white cranberry juice. Taste, and stir in sugar to your liking. (I like to add the whole cup.) Float scoops of ice cream on the top. The ice cream melts somewhat and turns the punch a beautiful baby blue color with frothy white clouds floating on the top.
1 (0.13 ounce) package blue, berry flavored unsweetened drink mix
1 (2 liter) bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle white cranberry juice
8 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 cup white sugar, or to taste
Directions
In a large punch bowl, stir together the drink mix, lemon-lime soda, and white cranberry juice. Taste, and stir in sugar to your liking. (I like to add the whole cup.) Float scoops of ice cream on the top. The ice cream melts somewhat and turns the punch a beautiful baby blue color with frothy white clouds floating on the top.
Anna's Custard Pie recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs, beaten
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
1 pinch ground nutmeg
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a mixing bowl, blend together the milk, flour, sugar, vanilla and eggs.
Pour into pie shell, sprinkle with nutmeg and bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until set.
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs, beaten
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
1 pinch ground nutmeg
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a mixing bowl, blend together the milk, flour, sugar, vanilla and eggs.
Pour into pie shell, sprinkle with nutmeg and bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until set.
Black Cherry Cream Parfaits recipe.
Ingredients
2 (3 ounce) packages black cherry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups black cherry soda, chilled
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (15 ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in soda; refrigerate for 2 hours or until partially set.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Stir cherries and walnuts into gelatin; fold in whipped cream. spoon into parfait glasses. Refrigerate until firm.
2 (3 ounce) packages black cherry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups black cherry soda, chilled
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (15 ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in soda; refrigerate for 2 hours or until partially set.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Stir cherries and walnuts into gelatin; fold in whipped cream. spoon into parfait glasses. Refrigerate until firm.
Broccoli with Garlic Butter and Cashews recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
1/3 cup butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup chopped salted cashews
Directions
Place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. Bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. Drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
While the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. Mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. Serve immediately.
1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
1/3 cup butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup chopped salted cashews
Directions
Place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. Bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. Drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
While the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. Mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. Serve immediately.
Banana Wheat Bread recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C).
Combine oil, honey, eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas in a bowl.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, wheat germ, salt, and baking soda. Make a well in dry ingredients, and add the banana mixture. Mix together until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake 1 hour in preheated oven. Test for doneness, and cool on wire rack.
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C).
Combine oil, honey, eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas in a bowl.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, wheat germ, salt, and baking soda. Make a well in dry ingredients, and add the banana mixture. Mix together until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake 1 hour in preheated oven. Test for doneness, and cool on wire rack.
Brandy Simple Syrup recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups water
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup brandy
Directions
In a saucepan, combine water, sugar and lemon zest. Bring mixture to a boil and continue boiling for 5 minutes. Strain into a sealable container, removing the lemon zest. Allow to cool, then cover and store in refrigerator.
When ready to use, mix in brandy. Brush onto cake layers before frosting.
2 cups water
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup brandy
Directions
In a saucepan, combine water, sugar and lemon zest. Bring mixture to a boil and continue boiling for 5 minutes. Strain into a sealable container, removing the lemon zest. Allow to cool, then cover and store in refrigerator.
When ready to use, mix in brandy. Brush onto cake layers before frosting.
Bacon Avocado Burritos recipe.
Ingredients
8 flour tortillas (7 inches)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 large ripe avocado, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups chopped green onions
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
Salsa, ranch salad dressing or sour cream
Directions
In a bowl, beat the eggs. Dip one tortilla in eggs.
In a large skillet, cook tortilla in oil just until egg sets; turn to cook other side. Remove and place between paper towels to drain; keep warm. Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding more oil if needed.
Place cheese, avocado, onions and bacon down the center of tortillas; top with salsa, salad dressing or sour cream. Fold ends and sides over filling. If desired, filled burritos may be warmed in the microwave just before serving.
8 flour tortillas (7 inches)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 large ripe avocado, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups chopped green onions
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
Salsa, ranch salad dressing or sour cream
Directions
In a bowl, beat the eggs. Dip one tortilla in eggs.
In a large skillet, cook tortilla in oil just until egg sets; turn to cook other side. Remove and place between paper towels to drain; keep warm. Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding more oil if needed.
Place cheese, avocado, onions and bacon down the center of tortillas; top with salsa, salad dressing or sour cream. Fold ends and sides over filling. If desired, filled burritos may be warmed in the microwave just before serving.
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