Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (32 ounce) jar Classico� Tomato and Basil Sauce
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and cool. Reserve.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet brown beef on medium heat. Drain and cool.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine beef, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg whites and oregano. Mix well. Stuff shells with mixture.
Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour enough spaghetti sauce in dish to cover the bottom. Place stuffed noodles in the dish. Cover with pasta sauce and top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes.
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Banana Chocolate Chip Dessert recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter
2/3 cup white sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed bananas
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan.
In a large bowl, cream butter, white sugar and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Fold in mashed banana. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Fold flour mixture into butter mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread in prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes, until set. Cool before cutting into squares.
3/4 cup butter
2/3 cup white sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed bananas
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan.
In a large bowl, cream butter, white sugar and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Fold in mashed banana. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Fold flour mixture into butter mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread in prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes, until set. Cool before cutting into squares.
Bar Stool Pretzels recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 dash hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
20 ounces sourdough pretzels
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion soup mix and hot pepper sauce. Coat pretzels in the mixture by dipping or brushing and place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool, then serve or store in an airtight container.
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 dash hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
20 ounces sourdough pretzels
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion soup mix and hot pepper sauce. Coat pretzels in the mixture by dipping or brushing and place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool, then serve or store in an airtight container.
Almond Chicken Salad recipe.
Ingredients
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, shredded
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 pound sugar snap peas, halved
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast meat
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon ground dry mustard
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together the onions, carrot, red pepper, peas, chicken, cilantro and almonds. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, teriyaki sauce and dry mustard until smooth. Pour over salad mixture and toss until coated. Serve in pita pockets or on a bed of lettuce.
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, shredded
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 pound sugar snap peas, halved
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast meat
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon ground dry mustard
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together the onions, carrot, red pepper, peas, chicken, cilantro and almonds. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, teriyaki sauce and dry mustard until smooth. Pour over salad mixture and toss until coated. Serve in pita pockets or on a bed of lettuce.
Apple Beet Salad recipe.
Ingredients
1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups diced peeled apples
2 cups diced pickled beets
Lettuce Leaves
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
Directions
In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Gently fold in apples and beets. If desired, serve on a lettuce-lined plate and top with chopped egg.
1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups diced peeled apples
2 cups diced pickled beets
Lettuce Leaves
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
Directions
In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Gently fold in apples and beets. If desired, serve on a lettuce-lined plate and top with chopped egg.
Brunch Peanut Butter Muffins recipe.
Ingredients
CRISCO� Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
2 cups PILLSBURY BEST� All Purpose Flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/3 cup Crisco� All-Vegetable Oil
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons PILLSBURY BEST� All Purpose Flour
3 tablespoons Jif� Creamy Peanut Butter or Jif� Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with a no-stick cooking spray or line with paper cups.
Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Combine egg, milk and oil in small bowl. Add liquids to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Divide batter evenly among cups.
Combine sugar, flour, peanut butter and salt in small bowl, mixing with fork until crumbly. Divide topping over muffins. Lightly stir into muffin with knife.
Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on rack 5 minutes. Remove from pan to rack to cool completely.
CRISCO� Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
2 cups PILLSBURY BEST� All Purpose Flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/3 cup Crisco� All-Vegetable Oil
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons PILLSBURY BEST� All Purpose Flour
3 tablespoons Jif� Creamy Peanut Butter or Jif� Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with a no-stick cooking spray or line with paper cups.
Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Combine egg, milk and oil in small bowl. Add liquids to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Divide batter evenly among cups.
Combine sugar, flour, peanut butter and salt in small bowl, mixing with fork until crumbly. Divide topping over muffins. Lightly stir into muffin with knife.
Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on rack 5 minutes. Remove from pan to rack to cool completely.
Best Ever Chocolate Cutout Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 egg
Directions
Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg. Gradually stir in the sifted ingredients to form a soft dough. Divide dough into 2 pieces, flatten and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Dough is sticky so be sure to add more flour to the rolling surface as needed. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 egg
Directions
Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg. Gradually stir in the sifted ingredients to form a soft dough. Divide dough into 2 pieces, flatten and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Dough is sticky so be sure to add more flour to the rolling surface as needed. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Bacon-Wrapped Peanut Butter Jalapenos recipe.
Ingredients
8 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
1/2 cup peanut butter
8 slices bacon, cut in half
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Fill each jalapeno half with peanut butter and with a piece of bacon; secure the bacon with a toothpick. Arrange the wrapped jalapenos on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is dark brown, about 25 minutes.
8 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
1/2 cup peanut butter
8 slices bacon, cut in half
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Fill each jalapeno half with peanut butter and with a piece of bacon; secure the bacon with a toothpick. Arrange the wrapped jalapenos on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is dark brown, about 25 minutes.
Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse Brownies recipe.
Ingredients
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8 inch pan with aluminum foil. Make sure to extend the foil beyond the two opposite ends of the pan. This will help in lifting brownies out of pan. Lightly butter bottom and sides of foil-lined pan.
Cut butter into pieces and melt in a saucepan over low heat. Remove pan from heat, add 1 ounce of unsweetened chocolate. Let stand 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Whisk in 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 egg (make sure egg is at room temperature), and then vanilla. Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour, baking soda and salt just until smooth. Spread dough evenly into pan.
Bake 10-12 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out with a moist crumb. Do not overbake. Cool completely on wire rack.
To Make Mousse: Melt 4 ounces of bittersweet chocolate with the coffee in top of a double boiler over hot water. Stir often until smooth. Whisk in 3 egg yolks, one at a time. Remove from heat.
In a chilled medium bowl, beat 3/4 cup heavy cream just until soft peaks form. In another medium bowl, beat 3 egg whites just until soft peaks begin to form. Stir 1/4 of these beaten egg whites into the chocolate/coffee mixture, then carefully fold in the rest
Gently fold in the whipped cream. Spread chocolate mousse evenly over the top of the cooled brownie in the pan.
To Make Topping: In a chilled medium sized bowl, beat 1/3 cup heavy cream and 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. Remove brownie from baking pan by grasping the overhanging foil. Cut into squares and transfer to serving dish. Place some whipped cream on top of each brownie and top with a chocolate espresso bean. Store in refrigerator.
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8 inch pan with aluminum foil. Make sure to extend the foil beyond the two opposite ends of the pan. This will help in lifting brownies out of pan. Lightly butter bottom and sides of foil-lined pan.
Cut butter into pieces and melt in a saucepan over low heat. Remove pan from heat, add 1 ounce of unsweetened chocolate. Let stand 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Whisk in 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 egg (make sure egg is at room temperature), and then vanilla. Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour, baking soda and salt just until smooth. Spread dough evenly into pan.
Bake 10-12 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out with a moist crumb. Do not overbake. Cool completely on wire rack.
To Make Mousse: Melt 4 ounces of bittersweet chocolate with the coffee in top of a double boiler over hot water. Stir often until smooth. Whisk in 3 egg yolks, one at a time. Remove from heat.
In a chilled medium bowl, beat 3/4 cup heavy cream just until soft peaks form. In another medium bowl, beat 3 egg whites just until soft peaks begin to form. Stir 1/4 of these beaten egg whites into the chocolate/coffee mixture, then carefully fold in the rest
Gently fold in the whipped cream. Spread chocolate mousse evenly over the top of the cooled brownie in the pan.
To Make Topping: In a chilled medium sized bowl, beat 1/3 cup heavy cream and 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. Remove brownie from baking pan by grasping the overhanging foil. Cut into squares and transfer to serving dish. Place some whipped cream on top of each brownie and top with a chocolate espresso bean. Store in refrigerator.
Bacon and Potato Soup recipe.
Ingredients
6 thick slices bacon
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1 stalk celery, chopped
4 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
4 cups cubed potatoes
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Cook bacon until crisp in 3-quart saucepan, remove and drain well on paper towels. Discard bacon grease and wipe pan thoroughly with paper towel.
Meanwhile, prepare vegetables. Add olive oil to saucepan and add onion, carrot, and celery as they are cut up. Saute until onion is soft but not brown, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in chicken broth, potatoes, and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Stir in cheese, heating just until melted--do not boil. Chop bacon and add to soup. Adjust seasoning to taste by adding salt, if desired. Serve at once.
6 thick slices bacon
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1 stalk celery, chopped
4 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
4 cups cubed potatoes
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Cook bacon until crisp in 3-quart saucepan, remove and drain well on paper towels. Discard bacon grease and wipe pan thoroughly with paper towel.
Meanwhile, prepare vegetables. Add olive oil to saucepan and add onion, carrot, and celery as they are cut up. Saute until onion is soft but not brown, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in chicken broth, potatoes, and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Stir in cheese, heating just until melted--do not boil. Chop bacon and add to soup. Adjust seasoning to taste by adding salt, if desired. Serve at once.
Brandy Snap Baskets recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup superfine sugar
1/3 cup golden syrup
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease baking sheets.
Sift together flour and ginger.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar and syrup and cook until butter is melted. Allow to cool.
Stir flour mixture and lemon rind into syrup. Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared sheets, well spaced apart, as the mixture will spread.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes in preheated oven, until golden. Remove from oven and let cool 1 minute. Have ready 5 small bowls, their undersides buttered. Gently lift the brandy snap off the tray and bend it over a bowl to shape. Remove baskets when cooler and set.
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup superfine sugar
1/3 cup golden syrup
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease baking sheets.
Sift together flour and ginger.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar and syrup and cook until butter is melted. Allow to cool.
Stir flour mixture and lemon rind into syrup. Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared sheets, well spaced apart, as the mixture will spread.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes in preheated oven, until golden. Remove from oven and let cool 1 minute. Have ready 5 small bowls, their undersides buttered. Gently lift the brandy snap off the tray and bend it over a bowl to shape. Remove baskets when cooler and set.
Bobbie's Oatmeal Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the oats, chocolate chips, raisins, and pecans, one ingredient at a time. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the oats, chocolate chips, raisins, and pecans, one ingredient at a time. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Best Ever Meatloaf with Brown Gravy recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, chili sauce, egg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper; mix well. Shape into an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
Place loaf pan on a rack in an oven-roasting pan. Bake for 1 hour, or until done. Cook until internal temperature measures 160 degrees F (70 degrees C); the meat should be well done, with no trace of pink. Remove from oven, and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
While the meatloaf is resting, prepare the gravy. In a medium saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook and stir until tender. Add beef broth; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine water and cornstarch in a small cup; stir into broth. Cook and stir for 1 minute, or until thickened.
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, chili sauce, egg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper; mix well. Shape into an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
Place loaf pan on a rack in an oven-roasting pan. Bake for 1 hour, or until done. Cook until internal temperature measures 160 degrees F (70 degrees C); the meat should be well done, with no trace of pink. Remove from oven, and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
While the meatloaf is resting, prepare the gravy. In a medium saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook and stir until tender. Add beef broth; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine water and cornstarch in a small cup; stir into broth. Cook and stir for 1 minute, or until thickened.
Apricot Raisin Loaf recipe.
Ingredients
1/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup orange juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon orange zest
3 tablespoons apricot jam
1 tablespoon water
Directions
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in apricots, raisins, nuts, and rind.
In a large bowl, beat together butter or margarine, sugar, and 1 egg until smooth. Beat in second egg. Blend in orange juice. Pour in flour mixture all at once, and stir just to moisten. Scrape into greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until it tests done. Let stand 10 minutes, and then remove loaf from pan.
Stir apricot jam and water together, and heat. Put through strainer. Spoon glaze over hot loaf. Cool on wire rack.
1/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup orange juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon orange zest
3 tablespoons apricot jam
1 tablespoon water
Directions
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in apricots, raisins, nuts, and rind.
In a large bowl, beat together butter or margarine, sugar, and 1 egg until smooth. Beat in second egg. Blend in orange juice. Pour in flour mixture all at once, and stir just to moisten. Scrape into greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until it tests done. Let stand 10 minutes, and then remove loaf from pan.
Stir apricot jam and water together, and heat. Put through strainer. Spoon glaze over hot loaf. Cool on wire rack.
Barlow's Blackened Catfish recipe.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 pound catfish fillets
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
In a shallow, medium bowl, mix cayenne pepper, lemon pepper, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Brush both sides of catfish fillets with butter. Rub fillets with the cayenne pepper mixture on both sides.
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until really hot. Add fillets, and fry approximately 2 minutes on each side, until slightly blackened.
Arrange blackened fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, and coat with Italian-style salad dressing. Bake 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until fish is easily flaked with a fork.
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 pound catfish fillets
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
In a shallow, medium bowl, mix cayenne pepper, lemon pepper, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Brush both sides of catfish fillets with butter. Rub fillets with the cayenne pepper mixture on both sides.
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until really hot. Add fillets, and fry approximately 2 minutes on each side, until slightly blackened.
Arrange blackened fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, and coat with Italian-style salad dressing. Bake 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until fish is easily flaked with a fork.
Beef Loaf Deluxe recipe.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 baking potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 15x10 inch roasting pan. Place the potatoes, green and red peppers, and onions in the pan and toss with the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Bake in a preheated oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine egg, ground beef, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and bread crumbs. Mix thoroughly. Shape into a loaf about 8x4x4 inches.
When vegetables have cooked for 20 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Take roasting pan out of oven and stir in zucchini. Push the vegetables to the sides of the pan. Place the meat loaf in the center of the pan and pour the tomato sauce over the loaf and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bake in a preheated oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until done.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 baking potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 15x10 inch roasting pan. Place the potatoes, green and red peppers, and onions in the pan and toss with the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Bake in a preheated oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine egg, ground beef, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and bread crumbs. Mix thoroughly. Shape into a loaf about 8x4x4 inches.
When vegetables have cooked for 20 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Take roasting pan out of oven and stir in zucchini. Push the vegetables to the sides of the pan. Place the meat loaf in the center of the pan and pour the tomato sauce over the loaf and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bake in a preheated oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until done.
Arrachera (Skirt Steak Taco Filling) recipe.
Ingredients
2 pounds skirt steak, pounded flat
10 (.18 ounce) packets sazon seasoning with coriander and achiote, such as Goya�
1 tablespoon white pepper
1/2 (12 fluid ounce) bottle Mexican beer (such as Corona�)
Directions
Sprinkle each piece of skirt steak with the sazon and white pepper. Stack the seasoned steaks in a deep dish as you season them. Pour the beer over the steaks. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the steaks from the dish and discard the marinade.
Cook the skirt steaks on the prepared grill until they are very firm, hot, and gray in the center, 7 to 10 minutes per side.
2 pounds skirt steak, pounded flat
10 (.18 ounce) packets sazon seasoning with coriander and achiote, such as Goya�
1 tablespoon white pepper
1/2 (12 fluid ounce) bottle Mexican beer (such as Corona�)
Directions
Sprinkle each piece of skirt steak with the sazon and white pepper. Stack the seasoned steaks in a deep dish as you season them. Pour the beer over the steaks. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the steaks from the dish and discard the marinade.
Cook the skirt steaks on the prepared grill until they are very firm, hot, and gray in the center, 7 to 10 minutes per side.
Brownies In A Jar recipe.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups white sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Pour sugar into a clean and dry one quart jar. Press down firmly.
Add cocoa powder and press down firmly. Pour in chopped pecans, making sure pecans are evenly layered in the jar. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Pour into jar and seal.
Attach the following directions to the jar: Empty mix into large bowl. Use your hands to mix thoroughly. Add 3/4 cup of butter or margarine and 4 slightly beaten eggs. Mix until completely blended. Spread batter into a lightly greased or sprayed 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until done. Cool in pan. Cut into 2 inch squares.
2 1/4 cups white sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Pour sugar into a clean and dry one quart jar. Press down firmly.
Add cocoa powder and press down firmly. Pour in chopped pecans, making sure pecans are evenly layered in the jar. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Pour into jar and seal.
Attach the following directions to the jar: Empty mix into large bowl. Use your hands to mix thoroughly. Add 3/4 cup of butter or margarine and 4 slightly beaten eggs. Mix until completely blended. Spread batter into a lightly greased or sprayed 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until done. Cool in pan. Cut into 2 inch squares.
Beth's Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, butter flavored shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Stir in the oats and raisins. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light and golden. Do not overbake. Let them cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely. Store in airtight container. Make sure you get some, because they don't last long!
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, butter flavored shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Stir in the oats and raisins. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light and golden. Do not overbake. Let them cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely. Store in airtight container. Make sure you get some, because they don't last long!
Amy's Sausage Apple Pie recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound ground pork sausage
1 (15.25 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and combine with apple pie filling. Transfer to pie crust and top with cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until pie crust is golden brown.
1 pound ground pork sausage
1 (15.25 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and combine with apple pie filling. Transfer to pie crust and top with cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until pie crust is golden brown.
Aunt Faith's Clam Dip recipe.
Ingredients
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, with juice
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 small sweet onion, minced
2 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco�), or to taste
Directions
With a fork, mash the cream cheese in a bowl, adding a little bit of the clam juice at a time until smooth. Fold the clams and onions into the cream cheese mixture until evenly mixed. Stir the hot pepper sauce into the dip.
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, with juice
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 small sweet onion, minced
2 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco�), or to taste
Directions
With a fork, mash the cream cheese in a bowl, adding a little bit of the clam juice at a time until smooth. Fold the clams and onions into the cream cheese mixture until evenly mixed. Stir the hot pepper sauce into the dip.
Blueberry Crisp II recipe.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the blueberries into an 8 inch square baking dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in the mayonnaise until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the berries.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is lightly browned.
4 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the blueberries into an 8 inch square baking dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in the mayonnaise until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the berries.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is lightly browned.
Barbecued Beef Liver recipe.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound beef liver, thinly sliced
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash garlic powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
In a resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Place the liver slices into the bag one at a time, seal, and toss to coat.
In a bowl, mix the water, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the liver slices on both sides. Pour the sauce mixture over the liver. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, until liver is tender.
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound beef liver, thinly sliced
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash garlic powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
In a resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Place the liver slices into the bag one at a time, seal, and toss to coat.
In a bowl, mix the water, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the liver slices on both sides. Pour the sauce mixture over the liver. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, until liver is tender.
Bread Pudding II recipe.
Ingredients
1 (1 pound) loaf white bread, torn into small pieces
1 quart hot milk
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons margarine
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large mixing bowl, pour hot milk over bread. Blend eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Stir egg mixture into the bread mixture and blend well. Add raisins. Mix well.
Melt the margarine and pour into a 9x13-inch pan. Pour bread mixture over margarine. Bake for 40 minutes, or until firm and golden brown. Serve hot or cold.
1 (1 pound) loaf white bread, torn into small pieces
1 quart hot milk
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons margarine
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large mixing bowl, pour hot milk over bread. Blend eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Stir egg mixture into the bread mixture and blend well. Add raisins. Mix well.
Melt the margarine and pour into a 9x13-inch pan. Pour bread mixture over margarine. Bake for 40 minutes, or until firm and golden brown. Serve hot or cold.
Beet and Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad recipe.
Ingredients
6 slices bacon
3 romaine hearts, rinsed and torn
2 (15 ounce) cans julienned beets, drained
1/2 red onion, sliced in rings
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss together the romaine, beets, onion, cheese and dressing until evenly coated. Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon and serve immediately.
6 slices bacon
3 romaine hearts, rinsed and torn
2 (15 ounce) cans julienned beets, drained
1/2 red onion, sliced in rings
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss together the romaine, beets, onion, cheese and dressing until evenly coated. Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon and serve immediately.
Best Ever Fudge recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butter
25 marshmallows, quartered
2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Grease 1 - 11x16 inch jelly roll pan. Set aside.
Combine sugar, milk, vanilla and butter in large, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and add marshmallows, semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips and unsweetened chocolate. Stir until melted and smooth. Stir in nuts. Mix well.
Pour into prepared pans. Let fudge sit at least 24 hours before cutting into squares. Refrigerate for easier cutting.
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butter
25 marshmallows, quartered
2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Grease 1 - 11x16 inch jelly roll pan. Set aside.
Combine sugar, milk, vanilla and butter in large, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and add marshmallows, semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips and unsweetened chocolate. Stir until melted and smooth. Stir in nuts. Mix well.
Pour into prepared pans. Let fudge sit at least 24 hours before cutting into squares. Refrigerate for easier cutting.
Baked Italian Chicken and Pasta recipe.
Ingredients
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Tomato Soup
1 1/3 cups water
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
2 cups uncooked corkscrew-shaped pasta (rotini)
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
Stir the soup, water, basil and pasta in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Top with the chicken. Sprinkle with the cheese and additional basil, if desired. Cover the baking dish.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the pasta is tender.
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Tomato Soup
1 1/3 cups water
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
2 cups uncooked corkscrew-shaped pasta (rotini)
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
Stir the soup, water, basil and pasta in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Top with the chicken. Sprinkle with the cheese and additional basil, if desired. Cover the baking dish.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the pasta is tender.
Apple-Honey Dutch Baby recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 large apples, diced
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water
Directions
In a mixing bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, eggs and milk until smooth. Place butter in a 10-in. ovenproof skillet. Heat at 400 degrees F for 3-4 minutes or until melted; tilt pan to coat bottom and sides. Pour batter into hot skillet. Bake for 16-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute apples in butter until lightly browned. Stir in honey, lemon juice and cardamom. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to apple mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon into pancake. Serve immediately.
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 large apples, diced
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water
Directions
In a mixing bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, eggs and milk until smooth. Place butter in a 10-in. ovenproof skillet. Heat at 400 degrees F for 3-4 minutes or until melted; tilt pan to coat bottom and sides. Pour batter into hot skillet. Bake for 16-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute apples in butter until lightly browned. Stir in honey, lemon juice and cardamom. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to apple mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon into pancake. Serve immediately.
Broccoli Salad I recipe.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
3 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons dry roasted sunflower seeds
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon fat-free mayonnaise
Directions
Combine the broccoli, onions, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, orange juice, and mayonnaise until blended. Pour over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
3 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons dry roasted sunflower seeds
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon fat-free mayonnaise
Directions
Combine the broccoli, onions, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, orange juice, and mayonnaise until blended. Pour over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
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