6.22.2011

Black Bottom Pie II recipe.

Ingredients
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
2 eggs, separated
2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons cold water
2 1/2 tablespoons rum
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup white sugar

Directions
Soften gelatin in cold water. Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler or in a bowl in the microwave. Stir until smooth. Set aside to cool.
Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Blend together milk and egg yolks, stir into sugar mix. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until mixture boils. Remove 1 cup of custard, and combine with chocolate: spread into baked pie shell. Stir softened gelatin into remaining hot custard mix. Stir in rum. Place pan in a bowl of ice water, or refrigerate. Stir occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from spoon. Combine chocolate & the reserved custard mix. Pour into baked pie shell.
Stir softened gelatin into remaining hot custard mix. Stir in rum. Place pan in a bowl of ice water, or refrigerate. Stir occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from spoon.
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Beat in 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and continue beating until stiff and glossy. Do not underbeat. Fold in chilled custard. Spread over chocolate mixture. Chill at least 3 hours or until set.

Amazing Southwest Cilantro Lime Mango Grilled Chicken Sandwiches recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh lime zest
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken breast tenderloins or strips
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
GRILLED VEGETABLES
1 sweet onion cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 red bell pepper, quartered
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
LIME MAYONNAISE
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
16 thick slices French bread
2 mangos - peeled, seeded, and sliced
8 slices Monterey Jack cheese

Directions
For the marinade: Place 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 jalapeno, lime zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl and stir until well combined. Place the chicken breast tenderloins in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken, seal, and shake the bag to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
For the salsa: Combine the tomato, 1 small onion, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1/2 jalapeno, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon chipotle pepper, and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
To prepare the grilled vegetables, toss the onions and red peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 clove garlic in a bowl; set aside.
For the lime mayonnaise: Whisk together the mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of lime juice; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
Grill the marinated chicken on the prepared grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Grill the red pepper and onions until tender and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the grill. Slice the grilled pepper into thin strips.
Spread each slice of bread with 1 1/2 teaspoons of prepared lime mayonnaise. Layer half of the pieces of bread with sliced mango, 1 tablespoon prepared salsa, grilled chicken tenderloins, grilled peppers, grilled onions, and a slice of Monterey Jack cheese. Top off the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread. Return the sandwiches to the grill, turning when the bottom is golden brown
Return the sandwiches to the grill and grill them until the bread is toasted and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side.

Brown Sugar Brats recipe.

Ingredients
3 pounds fresh bratwurst sausages
5 large apples - peeled, cored and sliced
6 onions, sliced
1 (16 ounce) package brown sugar
1 cup water

Directions
Place the brats into the bottom of a large electric covered roaster (such as a Nesco�). Layer the apples, then the onions, then the brown sugar over the brats. Pour the water over the ingredients.
Cover the roaster and cook the brats at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 3 hours. Brats will look dark and candied when ready.

Almond Chocolate Coconut Cookies I recipe.

Ingredients
4 egg whites
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup toasted and chopped almonds

Directions
Beat egg whites until stiff. Add sugar and vanilla gradually. Add coconut and flour; mix well.
Stir in chocolate chips and almonds; drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Remove and cool.

Baked Hot Dog Sandwiches recipe.

Ingredients
8 hot dogs, chopped
2/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons pickle relish
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
3 tablespoons chopped onion
8 hot dog buns

Directions
Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Stir the hot dogs, Cheddar cheese, relish, ketchup, mustard, and onion together in a bowl; spoon into the hot dog buns. Wrap each sandwich in aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until hot, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Applesauce/Sausage Waffles recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs, separated
1 1/3 cups milk
1 cup applesauce
2/3 cup vegetable oil

Directions
In a skillet, brown and crumble sausage until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a another bowl, beat egg yolks lightly. Add milk, applesauce and oil; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Drain sausage; add to batter. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown.

Bok Bok Popovers recipe.

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, chicken, sesame seeds, parsley and onion. Mix well.
Open package of crescent rolls. DO NOT divide them into triangles as you usually would! Keep every 2 triangles together, forming 4 squares. Pinch the 'seam' in the middle of each square closed and pat each one out into a larger square. Put a spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center of each square. Fold the corners up into the center, layering like flower petals so that the roll is kind of sealed. Repeat with all 4 squares.
Place popovers on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown.

Asian Rainbow Trout recipe.

Ingredients
4 (6 ounce) fillets boneless, skinless rainbow trout
2 teaspoons soy sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
4 green onions, chopped

Directions
Rub trout fillets with soy sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar; set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and green onions; cook and stir until golden brown. Add trout fillets and cook until browned and crispy, about 3 minutes. Turn fillets over, and continue cooking until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 3 minutes more.

Bean and Meat Soup recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 pound bacon, chopped
1/2 pound sliced deli turkey meat, torn into pieces
1 onion, sliced
1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Directions
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the bacon, turkey, and onion until bacon is evenly brown and onion is tender.
Mix the tomato puree, brown sugar, and mustard into the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Mix the kidney beans and cannellini beans into the soup. Add water to keep the ingredients covered, if needed. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are heated through.

Apricot Crumble recipe.

Ingredients
8 cups fresh apricots, pitted and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped (optional)

Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Toss the apricots with the lemon juice in a bowl; set aside. Combine oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a bowl. Cut in the butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set 2 cups of the oat mixture aside in a bowl. Mix the water into the remaining oat mixture until well blended; pat mixture into the prepared baking dish to make a crust. Spread the apricots evenly over the crust, and top with the reserved crumble mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Served hot with whipped cream.

Buttermilk Cornbread Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup lowfat buttermilk
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and soda. Combine eggs, buttermilk, honey, and oil; add slowly to the dry ingredients. Mix until blended. Pour into non-stick muffin cups, making them about two-thirds full.
Bake until golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the muffins from the pan and cool completely.

Asian Beef with Snow Peas recipe.

Ingredients
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound beef round steak, cut into thin strips
8 ounces snow peas

Directions
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar and cornstarch. Set aside.
Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium high heat. Stir-fry ginger and garlic for 30 seconds. Add the steak and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until evenly browned. Add the snow peas and stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes. Add the soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower heat and simmer until the sauce is thick and smooth. Serve immediately.

Aunt Anne's Coffee Cake recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup milk, or as needed
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Make the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, 2/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Crack an egg into a measuring cup and then fill add milk to make 1 cup. Stir in vanilla. Pour into crumb mixture and mix just until moistened. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle top with streusel.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Beefy Cowboy Chili recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into small, bite-size pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (15 ounce) can ranch-style beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can Hunt’s� Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can Hunt's� Tomato Paste
1 cup water
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
Sliced green onions, sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese and crushed corn chips (optional)

Directions
Sprinkle steak pieces evenly with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in 6-quart saucepan over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add steak pieces, onion, garlic and chili powder. Cook 5 minutes, or until steak is browned on all sides and onion is tender, stirring frequently.
Add beans, both diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, water, sugar and red pepper; blend well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with optional toppings, if desired.

Brown Rice Pudding recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup short-grain brown rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
3 egg yolks
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions
Bring the heavy cream, water, brown rice, and salt to a boil in a pot; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the liquid is completely absorbed, about 80 minutes. Fold the raisins into the mixture and continue cooking until the raisins plump, about 10 minutes more.
Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl; slowly pour into the pot with the rice while stirring. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.

Berry Cornmeal Cake recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup fresh blackberries

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 9x9 inch baking dish.
Stir the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Combine the eggs, condensed milk, milk, oil, and vanilla in a second mixing bowl. Add egg mixture to the cornmeal mixture all at once and beat until well blended, about 2 minutes. Spread berries over the bottom of prepared dish. Spoon batter evenly over the berries to completely cover.
Bake in preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Apple and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup finely chopped apple
1/8 teaspoon apple pie spice
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 thin slices prosciutto
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2/3 cup milk
1 dash ground black pepper

Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an ovenproof baking dish; set aside.
Combine chopped apple and the 1/8 teaspoon apple pie spice in a small bowl; set aside.
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Place one slice of prosciutto on each chicken breast. Place 1/4 of the apple mixture on each chicken breast. Roll up each breast and secure with a toothpick. Sprinkle the 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice all over outside of chicken breasts and place into the prepared baking dish.
Bake the chicken breasts, uncovered, in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about for 25-30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
When chicken is almost done, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to make a smooth paste. Whisk in milk and pepper; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Serve sauce over chicken.

Bryce's Best Barbeque Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup steak sauce
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground red pepper
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Directions
In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the lemon juice, ketchup, steak sauce, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, butter, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and red pepper. Blend until smooth, then mix in tomato paste. Stirring frequently, bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, until slightly thickened.

Apricot Walnut Bread recipe.

Ingredients
4 egg whites
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup oat bran hot cereal, uncooked
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions
In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in oat bran and apricots. Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder and soda; stir into apricot mixture just until moistened. Fold in nuts. Pour into a greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until bread tests done. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove to wire rack.

Blueberry Coffee Cake III recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups blueberries
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons butter

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch springform pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the blueberries. Pour batter into prepared pan. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, cinnamon and chopped pecans. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Bacon and Mushroom Spaghetti recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound dry spaghetti
1 pound bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia�), chopped
2 (4.5 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce

Directions
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
While the pasta is cooking, brown the bacon with onion in a large pan over medium heat until the bacon is almost crisp, about 10 minutes; drain excess fat, and stir in the mushrooms and tomato sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil. Return the cooked spaghetti to the pot, mix with sauce, and serve.

Bloody Mary Mix recipe.

Ingredients
1 (46 fluid ounce) bottle tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
1 1/2 lemons, juiced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon steak sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon celery salt

Directions
In a large pitcher, combine juice cocktail, lemon juice and brown sugar. Season with Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, hot sauce and celery salt. Cover, and refrigerate 8 to 12 hours to allow flavors to meld.

Asparagus and Water Chestnuts recipe.

Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon butter (optional)
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 (5 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Directions
Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and saute for a few minutes to release the flavor into the oil. Add the water chestnuts, asparagus, and vinegar; cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked but still crunchy.

Best Beer Cheese Soup recipe.

Ingredients
5 slices bacon
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 celery rib, diced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles domestic beer
1 pound processed cheese food, cubed
1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
2 teaspoons garlic powder

Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown; drain on plate lined with paper towels; crumble.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion, carrot, and celery in the butter until soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the bacon, basil, oregano, and green onions; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir the flour into the mixture until completely dissolved. Pour in the chicken broth and beer; cook until heated through. Melt the processed cheese food and Cheddar cheese in the mixture in small batches. Season with garlic powder and stir.

Broth Pesto with Pasta, Peas, and Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1 (8 ounce) package seashell pasta
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped spring onions
1 (12 ounce) package Quorn™ Chicken-Style Recipe Tenders
1 cup sweet peas
3 tablespoons pesto sauce, or more to taste

Directions
Place the vegetable broth into a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir in the pasta, and boil over medium-low heat until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta, and reserve broth.
Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in half the spring onions; cook and stir until the onions begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the vegetarian chicken-style pieces. Cook until vegetarian pieces are browned, about 3 minutes per side, then stir in remaining onion and green peas. Pour 1/2 cup of reserved vegetable broth into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, cook for 1 to 2 minutes to cook the peas, and stir in the pasta and pesto sauce. Mix in an additional 1/2 cup of broth to form a creamy sauce.

Barbarella's German Pancakes recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk

Directions
Place the eggs, sugar, flour and milk into the container of a blender. Process until smooth on low speed.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour batter about 1/4 cup at a time (or more for larger pancakes). Tilt pan to achieve a round shape. Heat until golden, then flip and brown on the other side. Serve immediately with syrup, or fresh berries and whipped cream.

Almost Eggless Egg Salad recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 pound firm tofu, sliced and well drained
1 tablespoon minced onion
2 tablespoons minced celery
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Directions
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, vinegar, mustard, sugar, turmeric, dill, and parsley. Mix well, and reserve.
Place drained tofu in large bowl, and crumble with a fork. Stir in onion and celery. Mix in reserved mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill for several hours to allow flavors to blend.

Belgium Beef Stew recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
3/8 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter
4 onions, diced
1 2/3 cups water
1 sprig fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle brown beer
1 slice bread
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions
Dredge the meat in the flour. In a Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Brown meat in butter, then add the onions and fry until glazed. Stir in water and vinegar. Season with thyme, bay leaves, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Mix in the beer. Spread mustard over bread, then add the bread and the carrots to the meat. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Mix in the brown sugar (two tablespoons is a minimum! A lot of people prefer more).