Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups beer
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 carrot, cut into thick strips
1 onion, sliced into rings
6 fresh mushrooms, stems removed
1 green bell pepper, sliced in rings
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cup flour and beer with a wooden spoon; let stand for at least 3 hours at room temperature.
Mix eggs and milk in a small bowl. In a separate bowl mix together 1/2 cup flour and salt and pepper.
Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Dip each vegetable in the egg and milk mixture. Next dip the vegetable into the flour and seasoning mixture, finally dip the vegetable in the beer and flour mixture. Place the vegetables into the oil and fry until golden brown,
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Blueberry Mini Muffins recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Additional sugar
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, buttermilk and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in blueberries (batter will be thick).
Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups with about a tablespoon of batter. Sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Additional sugar
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, buttermilk and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in blueberries (batter will be thick).
Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups with about a tablespoon of batter. Sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Authentic, No Shortcuts, Louisiana Red Beans and Rice recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound dried red beans, soaked overnight
10 cups water
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
8 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 cups cooked rice
Directions
Place the beans and water into a slow cooker. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage in the skillet; remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon and transfer to the slow cooker. Reserve drippings. Add onion, green pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlic to the drippings; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer everything from the skillet to the slow cooker.
Season the mixture with pepper and Creole seasoning. Add the fresh basil leaves and ham hock. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, or until beans are tender. If the bean mixture seems too watery, take the lid off the slow cooker and set heat to High to cook until they reach a creamy texture.
1 pound dried red beans, soaked overnight
10 cups water
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
8 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 cups cooked rice
Directions
Place the beans and water into a slow cooker. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage in the skillet; remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon and transfer to the slow cooker. Reserve drippings. Add onion, green pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlic to the drippings; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer everything from the skillet to the slow cooker.
Season the mixture with pepper and Creole seasoning. Add the fresh basil leaves and ham hock. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, or until beans are tender. If the bean mixture seems too watery, take the lid off the slow cooker and set heat to High to cook until they reach a creamy texture.
Beef Spaghetti Pie Ole recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (10 ounce) can diced canned tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
3/4 cup light dairy sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
Pasta Shell:
1 (7 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well. In large bowl, whisk together remaining pasta shell ingredients. Add pasta; toss to coat. Arrange pasta in 9-inch pie dish, pressing down and up side to form shell; set aside.
Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; pour off drippings. Return beef to skillet; season with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cumin; stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally.
Reserve 2 tablespoons beef mixture for garnish. Stir sour cream into remaining beef; spoon into pasta shell. Place 1 cup cheese in center, leaving 2-inch border around edge. Spoon reserved beef mixture onto center of cheese; bake in 350 degrees F oven 15 minutes or until heated through.
To serve, cut into wedges.
1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (10 ounce) can diced canned tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
3/4 cup light dairy sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
Pasta Shell:
1 (7 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well. In large bowl, whisk together remaining pasta shell ingredients. Add pasta; toss to coat. Arrange pasta in 9-inch pie dish, pressing down and up side to form shell; set aside.
Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; pour off drippings. Return beef to skillet; season with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cumin; stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally.
Reserve 2 tablespoons beef mixture for garnish. Stir sour cream into remaining beef; spoon into pasta shell. Place 1 cup cheese in center, leaving 2-inch border around edge. Spoon reserved beef mixture onto center of cheese; bake in 350 degrees F oven 15 minutes or until heated through.
To serve, cut into wedges.
Breakfast Corn Muffins recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 large ripe banana, cut into 1 inch slices
1/2 cup peanut butter
Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Beat the butter, honey, and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Pour in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing until just incorporated.
Fill each muffin cup about 1/3 full. Place a banana slice onto the batter in each cup and top with about 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter, pressing down slightly to cover the banana. Continue to fill each muffin cup with batter, until the cup is 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 large ripe banana, cut into 1 inch slices
1/2 cup peanut butter
Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Beat the butter, honey, and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Pour in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing until just incorporated.
Fill each muffin cup about 1/3 full. Place a banana slice onto the batter in each cup and top with about 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter, pressing down slightly to cover the banana. Continue to fill each muffin cup with batter, until the cup is 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Asian Shrimp Rice Bowl recipe.
Ingredients
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon chile paste
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/2 pound cooked shrimp
2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
3 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 orange bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups sugar snap peas
1 sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Directions
Whisk soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, chili paste, and orange marmalade together in a small bowl. Stir shrimp into the marinade; refrigerate for one hour.
Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Cook the orange pepper, red pepper, sugar snap peas, and onion in hot oil until they just begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss the marinated shrimp, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil into the vegetables; continue to cook until shrimp is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Serve over hot jasmine rice, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon chile paste
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/2 pound cooked shrimp
2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
3 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 orange bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups sugar snap peas
1 sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Directions
Whisk soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, chili paste, and orange marmalade together in a small bowl. Stir shrimp into the marinade; refrigerate for one hour.
Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Cook the orange pepper, red pepper, sugar snap peas, and onion in hot oil until they just begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss the marinated shrimp, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil into the vegetables; continue to cook until shrimp is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Serve over hot jasmine rice, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Brandied Fruit Topping recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup mandarin oranges
1 cup pitted prunes
3/4 cup white sugar
water to cover
1 (15 ounce) can sliced peaches, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks
3/4 cup brandy
Directions
In a large saucepan combine raisins, mandarin oranges, prunes, sugar and water to cover. Simmer over medium heat until syrupy, about 10 minutes.
Stir in peaches, pineapple and brandy. Store in refrigerator.
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup mandarin oranges
1 cup pitted prunes
3/4 cup white sugar
water to cover
1 (15 ounce) can sliced peaches, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks
3/4 cup brandy
Directions
In a large saucepan combine raisins, mandarin oranges, prunes, sugar and water to cover. Simmer over medium heat until syrupy, about 10 minutes.
Stir in peaches, pineapple and brandy. Store in refrigerator.
Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Yogurt-Cheese Dressing recipe.
Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus, thawed
1 tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
10 leaves lettuce
Directions
Thaw frozen asparagus and drain well. In a medium bowl, combine the asparagus, tomatoes, onions and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, cheese and mustard. Add to the vegetable mixture and toss until well coated. To serve, line salad plates with romaine lettuce leaves and spoon salad on top.
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus, thawed
1 tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
10 leaves lettuce
Directions
Thaw frozen asparagus and drain well. In a medium bowl, combine the asparagus, tomatoes, onions and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, cheese and mustard. Add to the vegetable mixture and toss until well coated. To serve, line salad plates with romaine lettuce leaves and spoon salad on top.
All-Purpose Rub recipe.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
4 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried thyme
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the SPLENDA� Granulated Sweetener, salt, paprika, mustard, pepper, oregano and thyme.
To use: coat meat in mixture, and then grill as desired.
4 tablespoons SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
4 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried thyme
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the SPLENDA� Granulated Sweetener, salt, paprika, mustard, pepper, oregano and thyme.
To use: coat meat in mixture, and then grill as desired.
Broccoli Cheese Layer Bake recipe.
Ingredients
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
2 (11 ounce) cans condensed cream of Cheddar cheese soup
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups seasoned croutons
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook broccoli in boiling salted water until tender.
Mix cheese and chicken soups in a large bowl. Add 2 cups of croutons; blend together well. Drain broccoli.
In a 15x10x2 inch baking pan, place half the cooked broccoli in a layer. Spoon half the soup mixture over the broccoli. Finish with a second layer of broccoli and top vegetable with remaining soup mix. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbling.
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
2 (11 ounce) cans condensed cream of Cheddar cheese soup
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups seasoned croutons
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook broccoli in boiling salted water until tender.
Mix cheese and chicken soups in a large bowl. Add 2 cups of croutons; blend together well. Drain broccoli.
In a 15x10x2 inch baking pan, place half the cooked broccoli in a layer. Spoon half the soup mixture over the broccoli. Finish with a second layer of broccoli and top vegetable with remaining soup mix. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbling.
Butternut Squash and Shiitake Mushroom Wild Rice Risotto recipe.
Ingredients
3 ounces dried sliced shiitake mushrooms
4 cups water
4 cups cubed butternut squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
4 cups vegetable stock
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup wild rice
2 cups Arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine
1 (4 ounce) container crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Directions
Combine the shiitake mushrooms and water in a bowl, assuring the mushrooms are covered with water; allow to soak until the mushrooms have softened, about 30 minutes. Drain and reserve the liquid for later use.
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Toss the butternut squash, olive oil, and maple syrup together in a bowl until the squash is evenly coated. Spread onto a baking sheet.
Roast the squash in the preheated oven until tender yet retains its shape, about 30 minutes; set aside.
Bring the vegetable stock and the reserved liquid from the mushrooms to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; when the butter begins to foam, stir the onion into the butter and cook until the onions are soft and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the wild rice and the Arborio rice through the onions until evenly mixed and coated. Add the white wine and mushrooms to the onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has been absorbed, 7 to 10 minutes.
Pour enough of the simmering stock mixture into the skillet to cover the rice; cook and stir until the liquid is nearly completely absorbed. Continue adding stock about 3/4 cups at a time, allowing each batch to absorb into the mixture before adding the next. Cook and stir until the rice is tender, about 35 minutes total. Add the butternut squash; cook until the squash is hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Quickly stir the Gorgonzola cheese and parsley into the mixture until the risotto is moist and creamy; remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately.
3 ounces dried sliced shiitake mushrooms
4 cups water
4 cups cubed butternut squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
4 cups vegetable stock
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup wild rice
2 cups Arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine
1 (4 ounce) container crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Directions
Combine the shiitake mushrooms and water in a bowl, assuring the mushrooms are covered with water; allow to soak until the mushrooms have softened, about 30 minutes. Drain and reserve the liquid for later use.
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Toss the butternut squash, olive oil, and maple syrup together in a bowl until the squash is evenly coated. Spread onto a baking sheet.
Roast the squash in the preheated oven until tender yet retains its shape, about 30 minutes; set aside.
Bring the vegetable stock and the reserved liquid from the mushrooms to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; when the butter begins to foam, stir the onion into the butter and cook until the onions are soft and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the wild rice and the Arborio rice through the onions until evenly mixed and coated. Add the white wine and mushrooms to the onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has been absorbed, 7 to 10 minutes.
Pour enough of the simmering stock mixture into the skillet to cover the rice; cook and stir until the liquid is nearly completely absorbed. Continue adding stock about 3/4 cups at a time, allowing each batch to absorb into the mixture before adding the next. Cook and stir until the rice is tender, about 35 minutes total. Add the butternut squash; cook until the squash is hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Quickly stir the Gorgonzola cheese and parsley into the mixture until the risotto is moist and creamy; remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately.
Aunt Jules' Balsalmic Chicken with Peppers recipe.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
4 cloves garlic, crushed
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 large red onion, cut into strips
1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Directions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and drizzle the olive oil into the hot skillet. Cook and stir 4 garlic cloves just until fragrant, about 1 minute, smashing them into the oil with a spoon as you stir. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and brown them in the hot oil until the surface is golden and the meat is no longer pink inside, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Remove the chicken breasts to a platter and keep warm.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet over medium heat, and scrape up any browned bits of flavor from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in 2 more cloves of garlic, the green, red, and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and asparagus, and cook and stir until the vegetables are brightly colored and softened, about 10 minutes. Toss the spinach leaves with the hot vegetables to just wilt the spinach. Divide the cooked vegetables between 4 serving plates, and top each plate with a chicken breast.
Stir the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar into the skillet over medium-low heat, stirring until the vinegar comes to a full boil and the sugar has dissolved. Cook the mixture until reduced and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes; spoon the balsamic sauce over each chicken breast to serve.
2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
4 cloves garlic, crushed
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 large red onion, cut into strips
1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Directions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and drizzle the olive oil into the hot skillet. Cook and stir 4 garlic cloves just until fragrant, about 1 minute, smashing them into the oil with a spoon as you stir. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and brown them in the hot oil until the surface is golden and the meat is no longer pink inside, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Remove the chicken breasts to a platter and keep warm.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet over medium heat, and scrape up any browned bits of flavor from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in 2 more cloves of garlic, the green, red, and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and asparagus, and cook and stir until the vegetables are brightly colored and softened, about 10 minutes. Toss the spinach leaves with the hot vegetables to just wilt the spinach. Divide the cooked vegetables between 4 serving plates, and top each plate with a chicken breast.
Stir the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar into the skillet over medium-low heat, stirring until the vinegar comes to a full boil and the sugar has dissolved. Cook the mixture until reduced and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes; spoon the balsamic sauce over each chicken breast to serve.
Almond Sauce Chicken Breasts recipe.
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup water
2 cups finely chopped almonds
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound fresh mushrooms
1 onion, sliced into rings
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup almond paste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Directions
Pound chicken breasts to flatten; Season with salt and pepper to taste. In a small bowl, beat together egg and water to make egg wash. Place almond crumbs in a shallow dish or bowl; dip chicken in egg wash, then dredge in almonds.
Melt butter with olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Brown coated chicken quickly, then transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In same skillet, brown the mushrooms and onions with the garlic. Mix together and spread mixture over the chicken.
In same skillet, combine the cream and almond paste and mix together; heat through, then stir in nutmeg. Pour sauce over chicken, mushrooms and onions.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup water
2 cups finely chopped almonds
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound fresh mushrooms
1 onion, sliced into rings
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup almond paste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Directions
Pound chicken breasts to flatten; Season with salt and pepper to taste. In a small bowl, beat together egg and water to make egg wash. Place almond crumbs in a shallow dish or bowl; dip chicken in egg wash, then dredge in almonds.
Melt butter with olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Brown coated chicken quickly, then transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In same skillet, brown the mushrooms and onions with the garlic. Mix together and spread mixture over the chicken.
In same skillet, combine the cream and almond paste and mix together; heat through, then stir in nutmeg. Pour sauce over chicken, mushrooms and onions.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
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.
Bell Pepper Frittata recipe.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 roma (plum) tomato, seeded and chopped
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon butter (optional)
1 pinch dried tarragon, or to taste
1 pinch dried basil, or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
1 large red bell pepper, top and seeds removed
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat until the foam subsides, and cook and stir the onion and tomato until the onion is translucent and the liquid from the tomato has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Transfer the tomato and onion to a bowl. Pour the beaten eggs into the cooked vegetables, and stir in tarragon, basil, salt, black pepper, and Cheddar cheese until thoroughly combined. Pour the egg mixture into the red bell pepper, and set into a small baking dish, standing upright. Cover the dish and pepper with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until the pepper is tender and the eggs are set, about 55 minutes.
1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 roma (plum) tomato, seeded and chopped
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon butter (optional)
1 pinch dried tarragon, or to taste
1 pinch dried basil, or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
1 large red bell pepper, top and seeds removed
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat until the foam subsides, and cook and stir the onion and tomato until the onion is translucent and the liquid from the tomato has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Transfer the tomato and onion to a bowl. Pour the beaten eggs into the cooked vegetables, and stir in tarragon, basil, salt, black pepper, and Cheddar cheese until thoroughly combined. Pour the egg mixture into the red bell pepper, and set into a small baking dish, standing upright. Cover the dish and pepper with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until the pepper is tender and the eggs are set, about 55 minutes.
Broccoli Bean Bake recipe.
Ingredients
6 cups broccoli florets
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
Directions
Place broccoli in a saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter. Spread in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Drain broccoli; place over onion mixture. Top with beans and pimientos. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, pepper, cheese and bread crumbs. Melt remaining butter; pour over the top.
Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until heated through.
6 cups broccoli florets
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
Directions
Place broccoli in a saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter. Spread in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Drain broccoli; place over onion mixture. Top with beans and pimientos. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, pepper, cheese and bread crumbs. Melt remaining butter; pour over the top.
Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until heated through.
Bishop's Bread II recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
1 cup margarine, softened
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved
2 (12 ounce) packages semisweet chocolate chips
2 (8 ounce) packages chopped pitted dates
1 cup flaked coconut
2 cups chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking powder. In a third bowl, combine the buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla extract and maraschino cherry juice.
Stir the milk mixture and flour mixture alternately into the egg mixture until a soft batter is formed. Fold in cherries, chocolate chips, dates, coconut and pecans. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake in preheated oven for 90 to 120 minutes, until loaves are firm and a toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean.
2 cups white sugar
1 cup margarine, softened
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved
2 (12 ounce) packages semisweet chocolate chips
2 (8 ounce) packages chopped pitted dates
1 cup flaked coconut
2 cups chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking powder. In a third bowl, combine the buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla extract and maraschino cherry juice.
Stir the milk mixture and flour mixture alternately into the egg mixture until a soft batter is formed. Fold in cherries, chocolate chips, dates, coconut and pecans. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake in preheated oven for 90 to 120 minutes, until loaves are firm and a toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean.
Almond Spice Sandwich recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup almond butter
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons sliced almonds
4 tablespoons raisins
8 slices whole-grain bread
Directions
In a small bowl, mix together almond butter, honey and cinnamon.
Spread about 2 tablespoons of almond butter mixture evenly over one slice of bread. Sprinkle one tablespoon each sliced almonds and raisins over the almond butter, and top with another slice of bread. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
1/2 cup almond butter
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons sliced almonds
4 tablespoons raisins
8 slices whole-grain bread
Directions
In a small bowl, mix together almond butter, honey and cinnamon.
Spread about 2 tablespoons of almond butter mixture evenly over one slice of bread. Sprinkle one tablespoon each sliced almonds and raisins over the almond butter, and top with another slice of bread. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Amazing Spicy Grilled Shrimp recipe.
Ingredients
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon Asian chile paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 wooden skewers, soaked in water
Directions
Whisk together the olive oil, sesame oil, parsley, hot sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, chile sauce, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Set aside about 1/3 of this marinade to use while grilling.
Place the shrimp in a large, resealable plastic bag. Pour in the remaining marinade and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side until opaque, basting frequently with reserved marinade.
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon Asian chile paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 wooden skewers, soaked in water
Directions
Whisk together the olive oil, sesame oil, parsley, hot sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, chile sauce, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Set aside about 1/3 of this marinade to use while grilling.
Place the shrimp in a large, resealable plastic bag. Pour in the remaining marinade and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side until opaque, basting frequently with reserved marinade.
Apricot Braids recipe.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups chopped dried apricots
1 1/2 cups water, divided
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a saucepan, bring apricots and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until water is absorbed and fruit is tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a food processor; add brown sugar. Cover and process until smooth.
In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat butter and remaining water to 120 degrees F-130 degrees F. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. add eggs; beat until smooth. stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40-45 minutes.
Punch dough down; divide into thirds. On greased baking sheets; roll out each portion into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Spread filling down the center of each rectangle. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips about 2 in. into center. starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over braids.
2 1/4 cups chopped dried apricots
1 1/2 cups water, divided
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a saucepan, bring apricots and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until water is absorbed and fruit is tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a food processor; add brown sugar. Cover and process until smooth.
In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat butter and remaining water to 120 degrees F-130 degrees F. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. add eggs; beat until smooth. stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40-45 minutes.
Punch dough down; divide into thirds. On greased baking sheets; roll out each portion into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Spread filling down the center of each rectangle. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips about 2 in. into center. starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over braids.
Baked Corn Beef Hash recipe.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
1 (14 ounce) can baked beans
1 (12 ounce) can corned beef, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
2 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, spread the baked beans in a casserole dish. Toss the corned beef with the tomato puree and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl and sprinkle over the beans. Spread the onions overtop, followed by the mashed potatoes. Finally, sprinkle with the shredded Cheddar cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
1 (14 ounce) can baked beans
1 (12 ounce) can corned beef, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
2 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, spread the baked beans in a casserole dish. Toss the corned beef with the tomato puree and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl and sprinkle over the beans. Spread the onions overtop, followed by the mashed potatoes. Finally, sprinkle with the shredded Cheddar cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
Bangan ka Bhurta (Indian Eggplant) recipe.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 sprigs chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Preheat the oven broiler. Place eggplant in a roasting pan, and broil 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until about 1/2 the skin is scorched.
Place eggplant in microwave safe dish. Cook 5 minutes on High in the microwave, or until tender. Cool enough to handle, and remove skin, leaving some scorched bits. Cut into thick slices.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, stir in the onion, and cook until tender. Mix in eggplant, and tomatoes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook and stir until soft. Garnish with cilantro to serve.
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 sprigs chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Preheat the oven broiler. Place eggplant in a roasting pan, and broil 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until about 1/2 the skin is scorched.
Place eggplant in microwave safe dish. Cook 5 minutes on High in the microwave, or until tender. Cool enough to handle, and remove skin, leaving some scorched bits. Cut into thick slices.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, stir in the onion, and cook until tender. Mix in eggplant, and tomatoes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook and stir until soft. Garnish with cilantro to serve.
All-Time Favorite Sweet Potato Pudding recipe.
Ingredients
1 (29 ounce) can sweet potatoes
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
Combine sweet potatoes and eggs in a medium bowl. Beat in the brown sugar, milk, butter, lemon juice, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, salt. Pour into prepared dish.
Bake in preheated oven until hot and golden brown on top, about 30 minutes.
1 (29 ounce) can sweet potatoes
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
Combine sweet potatoes and eggs in a medium bowl. Beat in the brown sugar, milk, butter, lemon juice, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, salt. Pour into prepared dish.
Bake in preheated oven until hot and golden brown on top, about 30 minutes.
Almond Raspberry Diamonds recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
1 (10 ounce) package vanilla or white chips, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam or preserves, warmed
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and add 1 cup chips. Let stand, without stirring, to soften chips. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Add sugar; beat until thickened and lemon colored. Beat in chip mixture and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
Spread half of the batter into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown. Spread raspberry jam over warm crust. Stir remaining vanilla chips into the remaining batter. Spoon over raspberry layer. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
1 (10 ounce) package vanilla or white chips, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam or preserves, warmed
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and add 1 cup chips. Let stand, without stirring, to soften chips. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Add sugar; beat until thickened and lemon colored. Beat in chip mixture and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
Spread half of the batter into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown. Spread raspberry jam over warm crust. Stir remaining vanilla chips into the remaining batter. Spoon over raspberry layer. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.
Bacon-Balsamic Deviled Eggs recipe.
Ingredients
4 slices bacon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup minced red onion
2 teaspoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Place the eggs in a large pot in a single layer and fill with water to cover by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil; immediately remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Drain. Cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel and halve lengthwise. Separate the yolks from the whites, placing the yolks in a bowl; arrange the egg whites with the rounded side down onto a serving platter.
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate; chop.
Mash the yolks with a fork. Add the bacon, mayonnaise, onion, sugar, vinegar, celery salt, and pepper; stir until thoroughly combined. Spoon the mixture into the egg whites. Garnish with parsley.
4 slices bacon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup minced red onion
2 teaspoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Place the eggs in a large pot in a single layer and fill with water to cover by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil; immediately remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Drain. Cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel and halve lengthwise. Separate the yolks from the whites, placing the yolks in a bowl; arrange the egg whites with the rounded side down onto a serving platter.
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate; chop.
Mash the yolks with a fork. Add the bacon, mayonnaise, onion, sugar, vinegar, celery salt, and pepper; stir until thoroughly combined. Spoon the mixture into the egg whites. Garnish with parsley.
Alma's Sweet Corn recipe.
Ingredients
12 ears corn, husks and silk removed
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons salt
Directions
Slice corn from the cob into a large skillet, leaving about a third of the kernel still on the cob. Using the back of the knife, scrape all of the juice and remaining kernels into the skillet. Stir in water, sugar, and salt and cook over medium high heat until sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.
12 ears corn, husks and silk removed
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons salt
Directions
Slice corn from the cob into a large skillet, leaving about a third of the kernel still on the cob. Using the back of the knife, scrape all of the juice and remaining kernels into the skillet. Stir in water, sugar, and salt and cook over medium high heat until sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.
Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal Muffins recipe.
Ingredients
Streusel Topping:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 packets instant maple and brown sugar oatmeal
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups.
Combine 3 tablespoons flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Use a pastry blender or two knives to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve.
Combine 1 3/4 cup flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and the instant oatmeal in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture; pour in the egg, milk, and oil. Stir just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full. Evenly sprinkle streusel topping over muffins.
Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Streusel Topping:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 packets instant maple and brown sugar oatmeal
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups.
Combine 3 tablespoons flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Use a pastry blender or two knives to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve.
Combine 1 3/4 cup flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and the instant oatmeal in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture; pour in the egg, milk, and oil. Stir just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full. Evenly sprinkle streusel topping over muffins.
Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Alyson's Broccoli Salad recipe.
Ingredients
10 slices bacon
1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sunflower seeds
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the broccoli, onion and raisins. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar and mayonnaise. Pour over broccoli mixture, and toss until well mixed. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
Before serving, toss salad with crumbled bacon and sunflower seeds.
10 slices bacon
1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sunflower seeds
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the broccoli, onion and raisins. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar and mayonnaise. Pour over broccoli mixture, and toss until well mixed. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
Before serving, toss salad with crumbled bacon and sunflower seeds.
Apple Pie Bread recipe.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups diced apples
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cloves. In a separate bowl, mix together milk, egg and oil until well blended. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture. Fold in apple. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour 20 minutes, until loaf springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups diced apples
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cloves. In a separate bowl, mix together milk, egg and oil until well blended. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture. Fold in apple. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour 20 minutes, until loaf springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.
Best Burger Sauce recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon white vinegar
hot sauce to taste
seasoned pepper to taste
Directions
Whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, onion, garlic, and vinegar in a bowl. Season with hot sauce and seasoned pepper to taste. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving.
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon white vinegar
hot sauce to taste
seasoned pepper to taste
Directions
Whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, onion, garlic, and vinegar in a bowl. Season with hot sauce and seasoned pepper to taste. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Awesome Green Beans recipe.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 links spicy pork sausage, sliced
1 cup water
2 pounds frozen green beans
seasoning salt to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until tender. Stir in sausage and cook until evenly brown.
Pour in water and bring to a boil. Stir in green beans; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Check water level often and add more as needed to prevent scorching. Season with salt to taste.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 links spicy pork sausage, sliced
1 cup water
2 pounds frozen green beans
seasoning salt to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until tender. Stir in sausage and cook until evenly brown.
Pour in water and bring to a boil. Stir in green beans; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Check water level often and add more as needed to prevent scorching. Season with salt to taste.
Apricot Pineapple Jam recipe.
Ingredients
12 ounces dried apricots
1 cup water
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup grapefruit juice
3 cups sugar
Directions
In a large saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until apricots are very tender. Mash. Add pineapple, grapefruit juice and sugar. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until thick and translucent, stirring frequently.
Pour into jars or freezer containers; cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but no longer than 24 hours. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year.
12 ounces dried apricots
1 cup water
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup grapefruit juice
3 cups sugar
Directions
In a large saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until apricots are very tender. Mash. Add pineapple, grapefruit juice and sugar. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until thick and translucent, stirring frequently.
Pour into jars or freezer containers; cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but no longer than 24 hours. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year.
Blueberry Dump Cake recipe.
Ingredients
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix berries, sugar, and cinnamon in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Cover berries with dry cake mix. Pour butter over cake mix, do not stir.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until light brown. Serve warm or cold. top with ice cream.
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix berries, sugar, and cinnamon in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Cover berries with dry cake mix. Pour butter over cake mix, do not stir.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until light brown. Serve warm or cold. top with ice cream.
Beef Marinade II recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 cup red wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed bay leaf
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 slices lemon
Directions
In a nonreactive container, blend red wine, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Place meat in the mixture, and season with basil, oregano, bay leaf, and garlic powder. Place lemon slices over the beef. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 25 minutes, turning once, before grilling as desired.
3/4 cup red wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed bay leaf
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 slices lemon
Directions
In a nonreactive container, blend red wine, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Place meat in the mixture, and season with basil, oregano, bay leaf, and garlic powder. Place lemon slices over the beef. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 25 minutes, turning once, before grilling as desired.
Broiled Pizza Burgers recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
10 slices American processed cheese
4 hamburger buns, split
Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle with cornstarch. Stir in the tomatoes, oregano, salt and onion salt. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add six cheese slices; cook and stir until cheese is melted and blended.
Place hamburger buns cut side up on a baking sheet; spoon about 1/4 cup meat mixture onto each bun half. Cut remaining cheese slices in half diagonally; place over meat mixture. Broil 6-8 in. from the heat for 4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
10 slices American processed cheese
4 hamburger buns, split
Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle with cornstarch. Stir in the tomatoes, oregano, salt and onion salt. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add six cheese slices; cook and stir until cheese is melted and blended.
Place hamburger buns cut side up on a baking sheet; spoon about 1/4 cup meat mixture onto each bun half. Cut remaining cheese slices in half diagonally; place over meat mixture. Broil 6-8 in. from the heat for 4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Angel Cookies I recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Cream butter, lard and sugars together. Add eggs one at a time and mix thoroughly. Add vanilla and dry ingredients, stir in chopped nuts.
Chill dough until easy to work with.
Shape into balls and roll in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 20 minutes.
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Cream butter, lard and sugars together. Add eggs one at a time and mix thoroughly. Add vanilla and dry ingredients, stir in chopped nuts.
Chill dough until easy to work with.
Shape into balls and roll in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 20 minutes.
Baby Food Cake Bars recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (4.5 ounce) jar carrot baby food
1 (4.5 ounce) jar apricot baby food
1 (4.5 ounce) jar applesauce baby food
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar and oil. Beat until smooth. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the baby food. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool. Cut into bars.
2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (4.5 ounce) jar carrot baby food
1 (4.5 ounce) jar apricot baby food
1 (4.5 ounce) jar applesauce baby food
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar and oil. Beat until smooth. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the baby food. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool. Cut into bars.
Berry Cornmeal Muffins recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup white sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
1 (8 ounce) container naturally flavored strawberry yogurt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 muffin cups or use paper liners.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl gently toss strawberries in 1/2 cup of flour mixture.
Whisk yogurt, melted butter, and egg together. Stir the yogurt mixture into the flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Fold in strawberries. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a tooth pick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup white sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
1 (8 ounce) container naturally flavored strawberry yogurt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 muffin cups or use paper liners.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl gently toss strawberries in 1/2 cup of flour mixture.
Whisk yogurt, melted butter, and egg together. Stir the yogurt mixture into the flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Fold in strawberries. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a tooth pick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Aunt Karen's Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe.
Ingredients
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen Brussels sprouts
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Place Brussels sprouts into a saucepan, pour in about 1/2 cup of water, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover, and cook sprouts until hot, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and drain.
Mix together the apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; add the cooked sprouts and stir to thoroughly coat with dressing. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. Just before serving, mix tomato into Brussels sprouts mixture; sprinkle with parsley.
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen Brussels sprouts
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Place Brussels sprouts into a saucepan, pour in about 1/2 cup of water, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover, and cook sprouts until hot, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and drain.
Mix together the apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; add the cooked sprouts and stir to thoroughly coat with dressing. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. Just before serving, mix tomato into Brussels sprouts mixture; sprinkle with parsley.
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