6.19.2011

Almond Squares II recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup almond paste
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 ounces sliced almonds

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk (reserve egg white), almond paste, and flavoring; beat until well blended. Stir in flour.
Spread mixture in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Beat egg white (at room temperature) until foamy; brush over entire surface of dough, and sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool thoroughly, and cut into 2 inch squares. Store in airtight containers.

Bill's Fried Bacon recipe.

Ingredients
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon paprika
1 pound sliced bacon

Directions
In a large skillet, stir together the water, garlic, and paprika. Separate the bacon slices, and place in the skillet. Turn the heat to high. The water will evaporate leaving the bacon coated with the garlic and paprika. Reduce the heat to medium-high, and continue to fry to your desired crispness, turning as needed.

Banana and Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting recipe.

Ingredients
Banana Cupcakes:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup white sugar
3 eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
2 large bananas, chopped
Buttercream Frosting:
2/3 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
4 drops yellow food coloring, or as desired

Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; set aside. Beat 1/2 cup butter and the white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in the vanilla with the last egg. Pour in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in the chopped bananas, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour the batter into prepared cups.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
While the cupcakes are cooling, make the buttercream by beating 2/3 cup of butter in a bowl until smooth and glossy. Beat in the vanilla, followed by the confectioners' sugar. Once no dry lumps of sugar remain, add the cream and food coloring. Whip on high speed until light and fluffy. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the buttercream frosting.

Broccoli Squash Bake recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups broccoli florets
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cups sliced yellow summer squash
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
dash cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
In a skillet, stir-fry broccoli in butter for 3 minutes. Add squash. Cook 3 minutes longer or until the vegetables are tender. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. In a bowl, combine the egg, Swiss cheese, milk, mustard and cayenne; mix well. Pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until set.

Basic Curry Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon margarine
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 serrano chile peppers, seeded
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup yogurt, whisked until smooth
3 cups water

Directions
Heat oil and margarine in a small skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add onion and saute until very brown, 10 to 15 minutes. (Note: This is an important step; if onion is not cooked well, sauce will taste funny.)
Add ginger and garlic to onion and saute for an additional 2 minutes. Process onion/ginger/garlic mixture in food processor until smooth. Do not rinse food processor.
Place onion mixture in a large saucepan. Stir in the cinnamon, black pepper, coriander, cumin, turmeric and cayenne pepper and cook over low heat until mixture is thick and has the consistency of a paste.
Puree tomatoes, chile peppers and cilantro in food processor until smooth. Add to onion mixture and stir well over low heat, cooking off moisture from tomatoes and cilantro. Add yogurt a little bit at a time, stirring constantly to avoid curdling.
Blend the whole mixture in food processor to puree it (for a very smooth sauce). Return to saucepan, add water and increase heat to high; bring sauce to a rolling boil. Cover saucepan and boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until desired consistency is reached.
To serve with meat, cook the meat first separately, then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes in the sauce before serving over rice or with bread. To serve with vegetables, steam raw veggies first 4 to 5 minutes, then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes in the sauce before serving.

Banana Pudding Crunch recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups cold milk
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup sour cream
2 medium firm bananas. sliced
1 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 egg, beaten

Directions
In a bowl, combine milk, pudding mix and sour cream; whisk until mixture begins to thicken, about 1 minute. Fold in bananas. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
For topping, combine sugar, pecans and egg; spoon onto a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until browned and crunchy. Cool. Using a spatula, loosen pecan mixture from pan and break into a small pieces. Sprinkle over pudding just before serving.

Bahamian Baked Grouper recipe.

Ingredients
4 (4 ounce) fillets grouper
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 pinch red pepper flakes (to taste)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tomato, thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

Directions
Arrange the grouper on a plate. Drizzle the lime juice over the fillets and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or 8 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
Lay the fillets in the prepared baking dish in a single layer. Arrange the tomato slices, onion slices, and bell pepper slices atop the fillets. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake in preheated oven until the fish flakes easily, about 1 hour.

Brian's German Potato Salad recipe.

Ingredients
4 pounds red potatoes, halved
1 pound Bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons celery seed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions
Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two; cut into 1/2-inch pieces and place into a large mixing bowl.
Meanwhile, stir the bacon and onion together in a large skillet over medium heat until the fat has rendered from the bacon and the onion is very tender but not brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in the flour, sugar, and salt; cook for 1 minute. Pour in the vinegar; bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Pour the dressing over the potatoes and sprinkle with celery seed and parsley. Stir gently to combine. Serve hot.

Black-Eyed Pea Pie recipe.

Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
12 large button mushrooms, sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 onion, thinly sliced
1/2 pound chorizo sausage, casings removed and crumbled
1 jalapeno pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped
12 ounces fresh spinach, washed, stems removed
3 cups drained and rinsed canned black-eyed peas
6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pastry for a 10-inch double crust pie
1 teaspoon water

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until reduced, 8 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drain in a colander placed over a bowl.
Place remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the same skillet. Add the onion and cook until transparent and soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chorizo sausage, and cook until evenly browned and cooked through. Mix in the jalapeno pepper, and cook until soft 2 to 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drain, and cool slightly.
Place the spinach, 1 1/2 cups black-eyed peas, Monterey Jack cheese, 1 egg, heavy cream, and cayenne pepper into the bowl of a food processor. Process until well mixed, but still chunky. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Line a 10 inch pie plate with one half of the pastry, letting excess pastry hang over the edge. Spoon the sausage mixture into the pie shell. Layer with the mushrooms, then the spinach mixture, and black-eyed peas. Cover the filling with the remaining pastry. Fold and crimp the edges to seal top and bottom pastry.
Whisk the remaining egg together with the water in a small bowl, and use to brush over the top of the pie.
Bake in preheated oven until top is golden brown, 45 to 60 minutes. Cool at least 15 minutes before serving.

Bacon-Mushroom Brussels Sprouts recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
3 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions
Place brussels sprouts in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm.
In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute onion and mushrooms in the drippings for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
Add the broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until broth is reduced by half. Stir in brussels sprouts and bacon.

Blueberry Orange Bread recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine egg, orange juice, water, butter and orange peel. Add to dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in the blueberries. Pour into a greased and floured 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack.

Beans and Rice recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
3 cups water
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can refried beans
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
Bring the rice and 3 cups water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain grease. Mix in onion, refried beans, and green chiles. Stir in water, mustard, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Season with cumin, seasoned salt, and salt. Reduce heat to low, and cook 25 minutes, stirring often. Serve over rice.

Bacon Fried Bananas recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound bacon
3 ripe bananas, sliced

Directions
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet; cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
Reduce heat to medium. Place the bananas cut side down and cook one minute. Flip with a spatula and cook an additional minute. Drain the banana slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with bacon.

Applesauce Raisin Bread recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup quick cooking oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup raisins
1 1/4 cups applesauce
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup apple juice

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan.
Soak raisins in apple juice.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, oats, and brown sugar. Add applesauce, oil, eggs, and milk; stir until just combined. Mix in raisins. Spread batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Remove from pan immediately, and cool on a wire rack.

Appetizer Chicken Kabobs recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, stems removed

Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine first five ingredients. Stir in chicken and onion; allow to marinate for 30 minutes. Soak wooden skewers in water. On each skewer, thread a piece of chicken, onion, mushroom and another chicken piece. Place on a broiler rack. Broil 5 in. from the heat, turning and basting with marinade after 3 minutes. Continue broiling for another 3 minutes or until chicken is done. Serve immediately.

Apple Enchiladas recipe.

Ingredients
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart baking dish.
Spoon about one heaping quarter cup of pie filling evenly down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with cinnamon; roll up, tucking in edges; and place seam side down in prepared dish.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Pour sauce over enchiladas and let stand 30 minutes.
Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes, or until golden.

Blue Cheese Potatoes Delmonico recipe.

Ingredients
8 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cream
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup bread crumbs

Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a casserole dish.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the milk and cream so there are no lumps. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the blue cheese until smooth. Pour over the potatoes in the dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top.
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until top is nicely browned.

Bean N Corn Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup sugar
1 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil, mustard and salt; shake until sugar is dissolved. Pour over bean mixture and gently stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Baklava Martini recipe.

Ingredients
1 fluid ounce amaretto liqueur
3 fluid ounces gin
1 fluid ounce creme de cacao
1 1/2 fluid ounces simple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
Combine amaretto, gin, creme de cacao, simple syrup, and cinnamon in a cocktail shaker full of ice. Shake well; strain into 2 martini glasses.

Autumn Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup chopped cranberries
1 cup chopped, peeled apple
1/2 cup chopped dried figs
3/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin pans or line with paper muffin liners.
In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar, white sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Make a well in the center, and add the melted butter, milk and eggs, mix until smooth. Stir in the cranberries, apple, figs, and hazelnuts. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pans. Cups should be at least 3/4 full.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

Buffalo Chicken Rolls recipe.

Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup hot sauce
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese

Directions
In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and hot sauce. Place chicken breasts in a glass bowl, and pour the sauce over. Turn to coat, cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove chicken breasts from the hot sauce, and place 1 tablespoon of cheese in the center of each one. Roll up, and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining breasts, and place them seam side down in a glass baking dish.
Cover the dish, and bake for 30 minutes, or until chicken is fork tender. Increase the temperature of the oven to 450 degrees, and place the chicken 8 inches from the heat. Uncover, and bake for 5 minutes, until browned. Garnish with remaining shredded cheese, remove toothpicks, and serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Apple Salad II recipe.

Ingredients
5 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and chopped
5 Red Delicious apples - peeled, cored and chopped
2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained
2 cups raisins
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions
In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the apples, drained pineapple, raisins, pecans and whipped topping. Mix well and serve chilled.

Breakfast Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cups cornflakes
1/2 cup raisins

Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Add flour and baking soda; mix well. Stir in bacon, cornflakes and raisins. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in the refrigerator.

Beer Beef Stew II recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large potatoes, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar

Directions
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the beef stew meat and flour in a large resealable plastic bag, and shake to coat. Transfer coated meat to the skillet, and cook about 1 minute, until browned.
Mix the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in a slow cooker. Place browned beef over the vegetables, and season with basil and thyme.
In a bowl, mix the chili sauce, beer, and brown sugar, and pour over meat in the slow cooker.
Cover slow cooker, and cook 8 hours on Low or 2 hours on High.

Baba Ghanoush recipe.

Ingredients
2 large eggplants
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup tahini
1/2 teaspoon teriyaki sauce
1 clove crushed garlic

Directions
Wash both eggplants, and pierce them with a knife. Place eggplants on a cookie sheet, put them in a 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. After eggplants are baked and cooled, peel the skin off. Put eggplant in a mixing bowl.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, olive oil, and plain yogurt. Mix ingredients until smooth. Stir in tahini according to taste. When all ingredients are added, transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Stir in teryiaki sauce and garlic. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.

Beef Pinwheels recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 drops hot pepper sauce
1 (2 pound) flank steak, trimmed

Directions
In a bowl, combine oil, water, soy sauce, lemon pepper, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce; set aside. Pound flank steak on each side. Cut into 1/2-in strips on the diagonally; add to marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Divide meat strips into eight portions. Roll and shape strips, using larger strips around edges, into pinwheels. Secure each with a skewer. Grill over hot coals for 5-6 minutes per side or until done.

Ambrosia Bites recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup flaked coconut

Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in peels and vanilla. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Aunt Kathy's Cheese Wedges recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup chopped black olives, drained
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
6 English muffins, split

Directions
Gently stir together the Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, butter, olives, seasoned salt, and curry powder in a bowl.
Preheat oven broiler.
Lightly toast the English muffins in a toaster. Spread each muffin with a portion of the cheese mixture. Arrange muffins on a large baking sheet.
Broil topped muffins under the broiler until the cheese bubbles, 3 to 5 minutes. Cut into halves to serve.

Brown Sugar Candy recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound brown sugar
3/4 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions
Butter a 8 or 9 inch square baking dish.
In a large heavy saucepan, stir together the brown sugar and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the temperature reaches between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla and walnuts. Continue to beat with a sturdy spoon until the mixture looses its gloss. Pour into the prepared pan. Score into squares with a knife then set aside until firm, about 5 minutes. Cut into squares and serve or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Bold Vegan Chili recipe.

Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) package vegetarian burger crumbles
3 (15.25 ounce) cans kidney beans
1 large red onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, diced
2 red bell peppers, chopped
4 bay leaves
2 tablespoons hot chili powder
3 tablespoons molasses
1 cube vegetable bouillon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup water
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup hot water

Directions
In a slow cooker combine vegetarian crumbles, kidney beans, onion, celery, bell pepper, bay leaves, chili powder, molasses, bouillon, cilantro, hot sauce, salt, pepper and 1 cup water. Cook on high for 3 hours.
Dissolve flour in 1 cup hot water. Pour into chili and cook 1 more hour.

Blueberry Pie in a Jar recipe.

Ingredients
7 quarts fresh blueberries
4 1/2 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon salt
10 cups water, divided
1 cup cornstarch

Directions
Place the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and 8 cups of water into a large, non-reactive pot, and bring to a boil over high heat. Dissolve the cornstarch in the remaining 2 cups of water, and stir into the boiling blueberries until thickened. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
Ladle into 7 sterilized quart jars with lids and rings. Process in a pressure canner for 5 minutes at 5 pounds of pressure. Remove jars from the canner and place on cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press top of each lid with finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid doesn't move up or down at all). Sealed jars can be stored for up to a year.

Baked Round Steak in Barbeque Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
5 pounds round steak - cut into 1 inch strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown steak strips on all sides. With a slotted spoon, transfer steak strips to a baking dish. Stir garlic into skillet; cook 5 minutes. Add vinegar, sugar, and ketchup. Then stir in mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper; and simmer 3 minutes. Pour sauce over steak strips.
Cover baking dish, and bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour. Uncover, and bake for 30 minutes more.