Ingredients
1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 3 inch pieces
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Place beans in a steamer basket in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the preserves, butter and salt. Heat, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds or until butter is melted. Transfer beans to a serving bowl; add apricot mixture and toss to coat.
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Baked Potato Skins recipe.
Ingredients
4 large baking potatoes, baked
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
4 green onions, sliced
Directions
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (save pulp for another use). Place potatoes skins on a greased baking sheet. Combine oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper; brush over both sides of skins. Bake at 475 degrees F for 7 minutes; turn. Bake until crisp, about 7 minutes more. Sprinkle bacon and cheddar cheese inside skins. Bake 2 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and onions. Serve immediately.
4 large baking potatoes, baked
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
4 green onions, sliced
Directions
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (save pulp for another use). Place potatoes skins on a greased baking sheet. Combine oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper; brush over both sides of skins. Bake at 475 degrees F for 7 minutes; turn. Bake until crisp, about 7 minutes more. Sprinkle bacon and cheddar cheese inside skins. Bake 2 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and onions. Serve immediately.
Asian Barbequed Butterflied Leg of Lamb recipe.
Ingredients
2/3 cup hoisin sauce
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 cup minced green onions
1/4 cup mushroom soy sauce
4 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (5 pound) boneless butterflied leg of lamb
Directions
In a large resealable plastic bag, mix hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, green onions, mushroom soy sauce, garlic, honey, sesame oil, sesame seeds, white pepper, and black pepper. Place lamb in bag, seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Oil the grill grate. Place lamb on the grill, and discard marinade. Cook 15 minutes on each side, to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), or to desired doneness. Transfer meat to a serving platter, and allow it to rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
2/3 cup hoisin sauce
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 cup minced green onions
1/4 cup mushroom soy sauce
4 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (5 pound) boneless butterflied leg of lamb
Directions
In a large resealable plastic bag, mix hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, green onions, mushroom soy sauce, garlic, honey, sesame oil, sesame seeds, white pepper, and black pepper. Place lamb in bag, seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Oil the grill grate. Place lamb on the grill, and discard marinade. Cook 15 minutes on each side, to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), or to desired doneness. Transfer meat to a serving platter, and allow it to rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Betty's Green Tomato Chutney recipe.
Ingredients
2 pounds green tomatoes, chopped
1 pound cauliflower, chopped
1 1/2 pounds onions, chopped
2 1/2 pounds brown sugar
3 cups distilled white vinegar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup distilled white vinegar
Directions
Place the tomatoes, cauliflower, onion, sugar, and 3 cups of vinegar into a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir until the sugar has dissolved, 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir the flour, turmeric, mustard, curry, nutmeg, clove, and ginger together in a bowl. Stir in the remaining cup of vinegar to create a thin paste. Blend this mixture into the simmering tomatoes. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens, then simmer an additional 10 minutes. Cool completely and store in the refrigerator.
2 pounds green tomatoes, chopped
1 pound cauliflower, chopped
1 1/2 pounds onions, chopped
2 1/2 pounds brown sugar
3 cups distilled white vinegar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup distilled white vinegar
Directions
Place the tomatoes, cauliflower, onion, sugar, and 3 cups of vinegar into a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir until the sugar has dissolved, 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir the flour, turmeric, mustard, curry, nutmeg, clove, and ginger together in a bowl. Stir in the remaining cup of vinegar to create a thin paste. Blend this mixture into the simmering tomatoes. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens, then simmer an additional 10 minutes. Cool completely and store in the refrigerator.
Brazilian Style Flan (Pudim de Leite Condensado) recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup milk, plus
2 tablespoons milk
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt the sugar in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Once the sugar becomes a golden brown syrup after about 10 minutes, pour it immediately into a round baking dish, swirling so that the syrup coats all sides of the dish. Set aside to cool.
Place the egg yolks into a blender and blend on medium for 5 minutes, then add condensed milk, 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, and egg whites. Continue to blend until all ingredients are combined. Pour egg mixture into the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place baking dish on towel, inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. The center of the flan will still be soft. Allow flan to cool before unmolding onto a plate. Refrigerate before serving.
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup milk, plus
2 tablespoons milk
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt the sugar in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Once the sugar becomes a golden brown syrup after about 10 minutes, pour it immediately into a round baking dish, swirling so that the syrup coats all sides of the dish. Set aside to cool.
Place the egg yolks into a blender and blend on medium for 5 minutes, then add condensed milk, 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, and egg whites. Continue to blend until all ingredients are combined. Pour egg mixture into the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place baking dish on towel, inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. The center of the flan will still be soft. Allow flan to cool before unmolding onto a plate. Refrigerate before serving.
Better Baked Beans recipe.
Ingredients
2 (28 ounce) cans baked beans
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons pancake syrup
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
4 slices bacon
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, stir together the baked beans, onion, brown sugar, syrup, ketchup and mustard. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and lay strips of bacon across the top.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bacon is browned and the beans have thickened.
2 (28 ounce) cans baked beans
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons pancake syrup
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
4 slices bacon
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, stir together the baked beans, onion, brown sugar, syrup, ketchup and mustard. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and lay strips of bacon across the top.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bacon is browned and the beans have thickened.
Buffalo Chicken Wings II recipe.
Ingredients
12 chicken wings, split and tips discarded
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish in preheated oven. Coat chicken with flour, shake off excess and place in dish.
Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn pieces and bake uncovered for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside when thickest pieces are cut in the center. Drain on paper toweling.
In a small bowl combine the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, vinegar, pepper sauce and salt and mix until well blended. Add chicken and toss until evenly coated with mixture. Serve with bleu cheese salad dressing.
12 chicken wings, split and tips discarded
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish in preheated oven. Coat chicken with flour, shake off excess and place in dish.
Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn pieces and bake uncovered for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside when thickest pieces are cut in the center. Drain on paper toweling.
In a small bowl combine the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, vinegar, pepper sauce and salt and mix until well blended. Add chicken and toss until evenly coated with mixture. Serve with bleu cheese salad dressing.
Bacon-Cheese English Muffins recipe.
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.
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.
Apple Breakfast Bread recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
In a bowl, mix the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in the eggs.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Mix into the butter mixture until moistened. Fold in the apples. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan.
Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
In a bowl, mix the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in the eggs.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Mix into the butter mixture until moistened. Fold in the apples. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan.
Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
A Big, Honkin' Margarita recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 cup white sugar, or to taste
1 (750 milliliter) bottle tequila
4 cups ice cubes, or as needed
Directions
Wash the lemons and limes, and cut the fruit into quarters. Squeeze juice from the fruit quarters into a 1-gallon glass ice tea jar, and place the squeezed fruit quarters into the jar. Fill the jar with ice cubes, and pour in the sugar and tequila. Top off the jar with more ice cubes if some have melted from the tequila. Seal the jar, and wrap the jar with a wet (but not sopping wet) hand towel.
Gather 8 or so people in a circle, and pass the jar from one to the next, each person shaking the jar for 3 to 5 minutes. The drink is ready when the sugar has dissolved and the hand towel freezes and sticks to the jar. Dispense into ice-filled glasses and serve.
3/4 cup white sugar, or to taste
1 (750 milliliter) bottle tequila
4 cups ice cubes, or as needed
Directions
Wash the lemons and limes, and cut the fruit into quarters. Squeeze juice from the fruit quarters into a 1-gallon glass ice tea jar, and place the squeezed fruit quarters into the jar. Fill the jar with ice cubes, and pour in the sugar and tequila. Top off the jar with more ice cubes if some have melted from the tequila. Seal the jar, and wrap the jar with a wet (but not sopping wet) hand towel.
Gather 8 or so people in a circle, and pass the jar from one to the next, each person shaking the jar for 3 to 5 minutes. The drink is ready when the sugar has dissolved and the hand towel freezes and sticks to the jar. Dispense into ice-filled glasses and serve.
Anise Seed Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon anise oil
1 teaspoon anise seed
Directions
In a large bowl, whip eggs and sugar together for 15 minutes on the high speed of an electric mixer. Gradually stir in the flour, anise oil and anise seeds. Spoon out dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto well greased cookie sheets. Decorate at this time if desired. Let the cookies stand uncovered for at least 4 hours.
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, until cookies begin to brown. remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon anise oil
1 teaspoon anise seed
Directions
In a large bowl, whip eggs and sugar together for 15 minutes on the high speed of an electric mixer. Gradually stir in the flour, anise oil and anise seeds. Spoon out dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto well greased cookie sheets. Decorate at this time if desired. Let the cookies stand uncovered for at least 4 hours.
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, until cookies begin to brown. remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.
Breakfast Sausage Casserole recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound breakfast sausage
8 slices bread, cubed
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
2 cups milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
Directions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the sausage in the hot skillet until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the bread cubes into the prepared dish; sprinkle the browned sausage and Cheddar cheese overtop.
Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until smooth; add the salt, mustard powder, and 2 cups of milk and whisk until evenly blended. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup milk; pour over the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven until firm and golden brown, about 1 1/2 hours.
1 pound breakfast sausage
8 slices bread, cubed
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
2 cups milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
Directions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the sausage in the hot skillet until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the bread cubes into the prepared dish; sprinkle the browned sausage and Cheddar cheese overtop.
Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until smooth; add the salt, mustard powder, and 2 cups of milk and whisk until evenly blended. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup milk; pour over the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven until firm and golden brown, about 1 1/2 hours.
Biscotti Dessert Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup ground toasted hazelnuts
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter, softened
6 tablespoons honey
2 eggs
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine flour, hazelnuts, and baking powder.
In a large bowl, beat butter and honey until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
Divide dough in half. On prepared baking sheet, form each half into a log about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until golden brown. Transfer logs to a cutting board and cut on diagonal into 1/2 inch thick slices. Lay slices on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes longer -- until dry. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Store in a tightly sealed container and let them age for a few days before serving.
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup ground toasted hazelnuts
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter, softened
6 tablespoons honey
2 eggs
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine flour, hazelnuts, and baking powder.
In a large bowl, beat butter and honey until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
Divide dough in half. On prepared baking sheet, form each half into a log about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until golden brown. Transfer logs to a cutting board and cut on diagonal into 1/2 inch thick slices. Lay slices on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes longer -- until dry. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Store in a tightly sealed container and let them age for a few days before serving.
Blue Cheese Dressing recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, onion, garlic, parsley, sour cream, lemon juice, vinegar, and blue cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, onion, garlic, parsley, sour cream, lemon juice, vinegar, and blue cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Banana Chocolate Chip Softies recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Beat in the banana and egg, then stir in the vanilla. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until well blended. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts, if desired. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Beat in the banana and egg, then stir in the vanilla. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until well blended. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts, if desired. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Artichoke Mashed Potatoes recipe.
Ingredients
4 large baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, drained
1 teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste
1/2 cup hot milk
1/4 cup softened butter
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
Meanwhile, puree the artichokes and garlic with the milk until smooth.
Place drained potatoes in a mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in softened butter and artichoke puree until the butter has melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4 large baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, drained
1 teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste
1/2 cup hot milk
1/4 cup softened butter
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
Meanwhile, puree the artichokes and garlic with the milk until smooth.
Place drained potatoes in a mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in softened butter and artichoke puree until the butter has melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Beef Summer Sausage recipe.
Ingredients
5 pounds ground beef
4 tablespoons monosodium glutamate (MSG)
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
3 teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
4 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the beef, meat tenderizer, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, garlic powder, brown sugar, mustard powder and peppercorns and mix well. Pour the liquid smoke over the mixture, but do not mix. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 150 degrees F (65 degrees C).
Remove the beef mixture from refrigerator and mix well. Roll into 1 1/2x9 inch logs and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake at 150 degrees F (65 degrees C) for 4 hours. Remove from oven and let cool.
5 pounds ground beef
4 tablespoons monosodium glutamate (MSG)
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
3 teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
4 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the beef, meat tenderizer, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, garlic powder, brown sugar, mustard powder and peppercorns and mix well. Pour the liquid smoke over the mixture, but do not mix. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 150 degrees F (65 degrees C).
Remove the beef mixture from refrigerator and mix well. Roll into 1 1/2x9 inch logs and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake at 150 degrees F (65 degrees C) for 4 hours. Remove from oven and let cool.
Bacon 'N' Egg Tacos recipe.
Ingredients
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 slices process American cheese, diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
Salsa
Directions
In a bowl, beat the egg; add bacon. melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook and stir until the eggs are completely set. Stir in the cheese, salt and pepper. Spoon 1/4 cup down the center of each tortilla; fold sides over filling. Serve with salsa if desired.
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 slices process American cheese, diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
Salsa
Directions
In a bowl, beat the egg; add bacon. melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook and stir until the eggs are completely set. Stir in the cheese, salt and pepper. Spoon 1/4 cup down the center of each tortilla; fold sides over filling. Serve with salsa if desired.
Beef Heart en Mole recipe.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 carrot, cubed
1 slice bacon, sliced into small strips
2 pounds beef heart, rinsed and cubed
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup red wine
3 cups water, or as needed
1/4 cup prepared mole sauce
1 parsnip, cubed (optional)
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 cup canned lima beans
Directions
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over low heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, carrots and bacon. Cover, and let the vegetables sweat for about 10 minutes.
Remove vegetables to a plate to make room, and place the beef heart in the pan, adding a bit more oil if necessary. Saute over medium heat until browned. Return the onion mixture to the pan, sprinkle in the cumin and beef bouillon. Pour in the red wine, mole sauce, and enough water to cover. Put the lid on the pan, and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.
Add the parsnip and potato to the stew, and stir in the beans. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, until vegetables are tender. I hope you enjoy making and eating my creation.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 carrot, cubed
1 slice bacon, sliced into small strips
2 pounds beef heart, rinsed and cubed
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup red wine
3 cups water, or as needed
1/4 cup prepared mole sauce
1 parsnip, cubed (optional)
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 cup canned lima beans
Directions
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over low heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, carrots and bacon. Cover, and let the vegetables sweat for about 10 minutes.
Remove vegetables to a plate to make room, and place the beef heart in the pan, adding a bit more oil if necessary. Saute over medium heat until browned. Return the onion mixture to the pan, sprinkle in the cumin and beef bouillon. Pour in the red wine, mole sauce, and enough water to cover. Put the lid on the pan, and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.
Add the parsnip and potato to the stew, and stir in the beans. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, until vegetables are tender. I hope you enjoy making and eating my creation.
Apple-Strawberry Spinach Salad recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound fresh spinach, torn
2 cups chopped unpeeled Granny Smith apples
3/4 cup fresh bean sprouts
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 small onion, grated
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons salt
Directions
In a large salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Just before serving, pour over salad and toss.
1 pound fresh spinach, torn
2 cups chopped unpeeled Granny Smith apples
3/4 cup fresh bean sprouts
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 small onion, grated
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons salt
Directions
In a large salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Just before serving, pour over salad and toss.
Amy's Lavender Lemonade recipe.
Ingredients
1 tray ice cubes
1/4 cup dried lavender
2 cups boiling water
3/4 cup white sugar
5 cups cold water, or as needed
Directions
Place ice cubes into a 2 quart pitcher. Place the lavender into a bowl, and pour boiling water over it. Allow to steep for about 10 minutes, then strain out the lavender and discard. Mix the sugar into the hot lavender water, then pour into the pitcher with the ice.
Squeeze the juice from the lemons into the pitcher, getting as much juice as you can. Top off the pitcher with cold water, and stir. Taste, and adjust lemon juice or sugar if desired. Pour into tall glasses, pull up a lawn chair and a good book, and relax!
1 tray ice cubes
1/4 cup dried lavender
2 cups boiling water
3/4 cup white sugar
5 cups cold water, or as needed
Directions
Place ice cubes into a 2 quart pitcher. Place the lavender into a bowl, and pour boiling water over it. Allow to steep for about 10 minutes, then strain out the lavender and discard. Mix the sugar into the hot lavender water, then pour into the pitcher with the ice.
Squeeze the juice from the lemons into the pitcher, getting as much juice as you can. Top off the pitcher with cold water, and stir. Taste, and adjust lemon juice or sugar if desired. Pour into tall glasses, pull up a lawn chair and a good book, and relax!
Big Soft Ginger Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons white sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons white sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Acapulco Margarita Grouper recipe.
Ingredients
4 (6 ounce) grouper fillets
1/3 cup tequila
1/2 cup orange liqueur
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
3 large cloves garlic, peeled
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium tomatoes, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 pinch white sugar
salt to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Place fish in a shallow baking dish. In a bowl, stir together the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, and olive oil. Pour mixture over fillets, and rub into fish. Cover, and refrigerate for 1/2 hour, turning the fillets once.
Preheat the grill for high heat.
In a medium bowl, toss together the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and sugar. Season to taste with salt. Set salsa aside.
Remove fillets from marinade, and pat dry. Brush the fillets with oil, and sprinkle with ground black pepper. In a small saucepan, boil remaining marinade for several minutes. Remove from heat, and strain out garlic cloves. Set aside to cool.
Grill fish for 4 minutes per side, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Transfer fillets to a serving dish. Transfer the fish to a serving plate. Spoon salsa over the fish, and drizzle with the cooked marinade to serve.
4 (6 ounce) grouper fillets
1/3 cup tequila
1/2 cup orange liqueur
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
3 large cloves garlic, peeled
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium tomatoes, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 pinch white sugar
salt to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Place fish in a shallow baking dish. In a bowl, stir together the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, and olive oil. Pour mixture over fillets, and rub into fish. Cover, and refrigerate for 1/2 hour, turning the fillets once.
Preheat the grill for high heat.
In a medium bowl, toss together the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and sugar. Season to taste with salt. Set salsa aside.
Remove fillets from marinade, and pat dry. Brush the fillets with oil, and sprinkle with ground black pepper. In a small saucepan, boil remaining marinade for several minutes. Remove from heat, and strain out garlic cloves. Set aside to cool.
Grill fish for 4 minutes per side, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Transfer fillets to a serving dish. Transfer the fish to a serving plate. Spoon salsa over the fish, and drizzle with the cooked marinade to serve.
Banana Oatmeal Cookies II recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together shortening and brown sugar. Beat in egg and mashed banana, then stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves; stir into the banana mixture. Mix in rolled oats and walnuts. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets. Leave room for spreading.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together shortening and brown sugar. Beat in egg and mashed banana, then stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves; stir into the banana mixture. Mix in rolled oats and walnuts. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets. Leave room for spreading.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Artichoke Spinach Dip recipe.
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, partially thawed
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 (16 ounce) containers sour cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
garlic salt to taste
Directions
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the spinach and artichoke hearts. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Mix cream cheese and sour cream into the spinach mixture. Stir in Parmesan cheese and garlic salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.
1/4 cup butter
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, partially thawed
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 (16 ounce) containers sour cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
garlic salt to taste
Directions
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the spinach and artichoke hearts. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Mix cream cheese and sour cream into the spinach mixture. Stir in Parmesan cheese and garlic salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Apple Cake II recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
5/8 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped raisins
1 1/2 cups grated apple
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Place the flour in a bowl and mix well, then rub in the butter and stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg.
Stir in the walnuts, raisins, and apples. Add the grated lime rind, eggs, and juice. Beat well until thoroughly combined. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1-1/4 hours, or until the cake is well-risen and firm to the touch. Turn out and cool on wire rack.
1 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
5/8 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped raisins
1 1/2 cups grated apple
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Place the flour in a bowl and mix well, then rub in the butter and stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg.
Stir in the walnuts, raisins, and apples. Add the grated lime rind, eggs, and juice. Beat well until thoroughly combined. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1-1/4 hours, or until the cake is well-risen and firm to the touch. Turn out and cool on wire rack.
Apple Streusel Pie recipe.
Ingredients
2 ounces butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
9 apple - peeled, cored and sliced
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 recipes unbaked pie shells
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
Prepare the topping by combining the butter, brown sugar, flour and chopped pecans. Cut in all ingredients with pastry cutter until pea-sized. Set aside
Combine the apples, sugar, flour and cinnamon. Toss gently together and set aside.
Place apple mixture in unbaked pie shells. Heap the apples up high in each shell and fill completely. Sprinkle topping on top of each.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes. Do not allow topping to get too dark.
2 ounces butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
9 apple - peeled, cored and sliced
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 recipes unbaked pie shells
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
Prepare the topping by combining the butter, brown sugar, flour and chopped pecans. Cut in all ingredients with pastry cutter until pea-sized. Set aside
Combine the apples, sugar, flour and cinnamon. Toss gently together and set aside.
Place apple mixture in unbaked pie shells. Heap the apples up high in each shell and fill completely. Sprinkle topping on top of each.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes. Do not allow topping to get too dark.
American Lite Fried Rice recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup dry jasmine rice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
5 green onions, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package shredded carrots
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup soy sauce, or to taste
1/4 cup water as needed
chili sauce (optional)
Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic and rice in oil for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning the garlic. Add broccoli and cauliflower florets and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes. Toss green onions, carrots, cabbage, and water chestnuts into the pan, and cook another 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add additional water as needed to keep vegetables moist. Drizzle with soy sauce, and toss to coat.
1 cup dry jasmine rice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
5 green onions, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package shredded carrots
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup soy sauce, or to taste
1/4 cup water as needed
chili sauce (optional)
Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic and rice in oil for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning the garlic. Add broccoli and cauliflower florets and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes. Toss green onions, carrots, cabbage, and water chestnuts into the pan, and cook another 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add additional water as needed to keep vegetables moist. Drizzle with soy sauce, and toss to coat.
Beth's Scalloped Cabbage recipe.
Ingredients
1 medium head cabbage, cut into small wedges
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shredded American cheese
1/2 cup crushed buttery round crackers
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook cabbage in boiling water until barely tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour, milk, and salt. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, and then fold in cheese.
Transfer cabbage to prepared casserole dish, and stir in cheese sauce. Sprinkle cracker crumbs on top.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until top is browned.
1 medium head cabbage, cut into small wedges
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shredded American cheese
1/2 cup crushed buttery round crackers
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook cabbage in boiling water until barely tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour, milk, and salt. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, and then fold in cheese.
Transfer cabbage to prepared casserole dish, and stir in cheese sauce. Sprinkle cracker crumbs on top.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until top is browned.
Broccoli Chicken Potato Parmesan recipe.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound small red potatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Broccoli Cheese Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets
1 (10 ounce) package refrigerated cooked chicken breast strips
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir the soup, milk, garlic powder, broccoli and chicken into the skillet. Sprinkle with the cheese. Heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound small red potatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Broccoli Cheese Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets
1 (10 ounce) package refrigerated cooked chicken breast strips
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir the soup, milk, garlic powder, broccoli and chicken into the skillet. Sprinkle with the cheese. Heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Andi's Apricot Almond Chicken recipe.
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt to taste
1 (16 ounce) can apricot halves
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
vegetable oil
1 shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
sliced almonds for garnish
Directions
Place chicken between plastic wrap, and gently pound with a mallet to 1/2" thickness. Season with salt, and set aside. Strain apricot liquid into a small bowl and stir in orange juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Coarsely chop apricots and set aside. Place flour and cayenne pepper in a resealable plastic bag, and shake to combine. Add chicken breasts in batches, tossing to coat and dusting off excess flour.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken, turning once, until no longer pink in center and juices run clear. Transfer to a paper towel-lined dish. Cook and stir shallot and garlic in the same pan until translucent, being careful not to burn the garlic and adding more oil if needed. Stir in orange juice mixture and chopped apricots. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup simmering liquid and 2 tablespoons flour until well blended and no lumps of flour remain. Slowly stir back into skillet to thicken, repeating if necessary for desired consistency. Return chicken to skillet, spooning with sauce, until warmed through. Garnish with almonds, if desired.
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt to taste
1 (16 ounce) can apricot halves
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
vegetable oil
1 shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
sliced almonds for garnish
Directions
Place chicken between plastic wrap, and gently pound with a mallet to 1/2" thickness. Season with salt, and set aside. Strain apricot liquid into a small bowl and stir in orange juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Coarsely chop apricots and set aside. Place flour and cayenne pepper in a resealable plastic bag, and shake to combine. Add chicken breasts in batches, tossing to coat and dusting off excess flour.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken, turning once, until no longer pink in center and juices run clear. Transfer to a paper towel-lined dish. Cook and stir shallot and garlic in the same pan until translucent, being careful not to burn the garlic and adding more oil if needed. Stir in orange juice mixture and chopped apricots. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup simmering liquid and 2 tablespoons flour until well blended and no lumps of flour remain. Slowly stir back into skillet to thicken, repeating if necessary for desired consistency. Return chicken to skillet, spooning with sauce, until warmed through. Garnish with almonds, if desired.
Broccoli-Cheese Corn Bread recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 (8.5 ounce) package corn bread/muffin mix
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
Directions
In a bowl, combine eggs, butter and salt. Stir in corn bread mix just until blended. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Slice and serve warm.
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 (8.5 ounce) package corn bread/muffin mix
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
Directions
In a bowl, combine eggs, butter and salt. Stir in corn bread mix just until blended. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Slice and serve warm.
Buster Bar Dessert recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
2/3 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
1 1/2 cups roasted Spanish peanuts
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, 1/2 cup butter, chocolate chips, and confectioners' sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Allow to cool thoroughly.
In a large bowl, mix together crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and 1/2 cup melted butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan; freeze until firm. Spread softened ice cream over crust, then freeze until firm. Spread top with cooled fudge sauce, and sprinkle with peanuts; freeze until firm. Spread with whipped topping, and freeze until firm, or overnight.
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
2/3 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
1 1/2 cups roasted Spanish peanuts
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, 1/2 cup butter, chocolate chips, and confectioners' sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Allow to cool thoroughly.
In a large bowl, mix together crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and 1/2 cup melted butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan; freeze until firm. Spread softened ice cream over crust, then freeze until firm. Spread top with cooled fudge sauce, and sprinkle with peanuts; freeze until firm. Spread with whipped topping, and freeze until firm, or overnight.
Apricot Chops recipe.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (1 inch thick) bone-in pork chops
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup apricot jam
1 cup Catalina salad dressing
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 garlic clove, crushed
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Heat oil in frying pan over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until well-browned.
Stir jam, salad dressing, onion soup mix, and garlic together in a bowl until well-blended. Place chops in a 9x13 inch baking pan lined with foil, and cover with apricot mixture.
Bake in preheated oven approximately 40 minutes, until internal temperature has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), or pork is no longer pink in the center.
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (1 inch thick) bone-in pork chops
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup apricot jam
1 cup Catalina salad dressing
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 garlic clove, crushed
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Heat oil in frying pan over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until well-browned.
Stir jam, salad dressing, onion soup mix, and garlic together in a bowl until well-blended. Place chops in a 9x13 inch baking pan lined with foil, and cover with apricot mixture.
Bake in preheated oven approximately 40 minutes, until internal temperature has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), or pork is no longer pink in the center.
Apricot Coconut Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 1/2 teaspoons butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons milk
Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter and cream cheese until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add coconut and preserves; mix well.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Combine glaze ingredients in a small bowl; mix well. Spoon over cookies.
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 1/2 teaspoons butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons milk
Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter and cream cheese until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add coconut and preserves; mix well.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Combine glaze ingredients in a small bowl; mix well. Spoon over cookies.
Bob Evans� Au Gratin Potatoes recipe.
Ingredients
1 (20 ounce) package Bob Evans� Hash Brown Potatoes
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9x9 inch baking pan. Blend together flour, salt, pepper and onion powder. Set aside.
In a large bowl combine Bob Evans hash brown potatoes and dry seasoning mixture, mix together. Place half of potato mixture into baking pan. Top with 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Place other half of potato mixture on top and top with 1 cup of cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese. Pour milk and melted butter or margarine over mixture.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until top is golden brown.
1 (20 ounce) package Bob Evans� Hash Brown Potatoes
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9x9 inch baking pan. Blend together flour, salt, pepper and onion powder. Set aside.
In a large bowl combine Bob Evans hash brown potatoes and dry seasoning mixture, mix together. Place half of potato mixture into baking pan. Top with 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Place other half of potato mixture on top and top with 1 cup of cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese. Pour milk and melted butter or margarine over mixture.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until top is golden brown.
Barb's Guinness�-n-Cabbage Delight recipe.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seed oil
2 medium shallots, diced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
3 cups shredded red cabbage
3 cups shredded napa cabbage
1 cup Irish stout beer (e.g., Guinness)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Heat the pumpkin seed oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place shallots and ginger in the skillet, and cook until tender. Mix in red cabbage and napa cabbage, and cook about 2 minutes. Pour in the beer. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium, cover skillet, and continue cooking 5 minutes, or until cabbage is tender.
1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seed oil
2 medium shallots, diced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
3 cups shredded red cabbage
3 cups shredded napa cabbage
1 cup Irish stout beer (e.g., Guinness)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Heat the pumpkin seed oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place shallots and ginger in the skillet, and cook until tender. Mix in red cabbage and napa cabbage, and cook about 2 minutes. Pour in the beer. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium, cover skillet, and continue cooking 5 minutes, or until cabbage is tender.
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