8.04.2011

Buttermilk Pie III recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. mix in the flour, eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. Pour filling into pie shell. Sprinkle top with nutmeg.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until golden brown.

Banana Split Cake VI recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups cornflakes cereal crumbs
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup margarine
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 (15 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
chopped walnuts

Directions
Combine 1/2 cup margarine with cornflake crumbs, then press into the bottom of a 13x9 inch pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Mix together eggs, vanilla extract, 1 cup margarine and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pour mixture over the chilled cornflake crust. Slice bananas lengthwise and place over the egg mixture. Spoon pineapple over the bananas, then spread whipped topping over the top to cover. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

Apricot Chicken II recipe.

Ingredients
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Combine the apricot preserves, vinegar and brown sugar. Pour the preserve mixture over the chicken, cover and bake for 50 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 10 more minutes.

Apple Salad I recipe.

Ingredients
2 red apples, cored and diced
2 tart green apples, cored and diced
2 yellow apples, cored and diced
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
5 (2.1 ounce) bars Baby Ruth ™ candy bars, chopped

Directions
In a large bowl, combine diced apples, whipped topping, and chopped candy bars. Mix well. Serve immediately.

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.

Apple Harvest Pound Cake with Caramel Glaze recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 medium Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons milk
1/2 cup brown sugar

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; stir into the batter just until blended. Fold in the apples and walnuts using a spoon. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the crown or the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes then invert on to a wire rack.
Make the glaze by heating the butter, milk and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then remove from the heat. Drizzle over the warm cake. I like to place a sheet of aluminum foil under the cooling rack to catch the drips for easy clean up.

Asparagus Soup I recipe.

Ingredients
4 large potatoes, peeled
2 cubes chicken bouillon
2 (10 ounce) cans asparagus
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fennel greens for garnish

Directions
Boil and mash potatoes. Puree in a blender, and set aside.
In large pot, dissolve bouillon in water following the directions on the package.
Add asparagus spears, and stir until spears are dissolved. Stir in the potatoes. Season with fennel seeds and pepper to taste. Garnish with fennel greenery if desired. Serve hot.

Brown Sugar Cake recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup raisins
2 eggs

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9 inch round cake pans.
Cream the brown sugar and the butter. Add the eggs, and mix well.
Mix the baking soda and the sour cream, and add this to the creamed mixture.
Sift the flour with the baking powder and spices. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and stir in the raisins. Pour batter into three 9 inch round greased and floured cake pans.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes or until cakes tests done.

Brandied Orange and Cranberry Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
2/3 cup orange zest
2 cups water
2 cups white sugar
2/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cups cranberries
1 tablespoon brandy

Directions
In a small pan over medium heat, combine the orange zest and water. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain, reserving zest and 1/3 cup liquid.
To the reserved liquid, add the sugar, orange juice and lemon juice. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes uncovered, stirring often.
Add cranberries; increase heat to medium-high and boil for about 10 minutes or until the cranberries have popped and a small spoonful of sauce sets on a cold plate.
Remove from heat, stir in brandy. Pour into 4 1/2 pint jars leaving 1/2 inch space from top. Place lids onto jars, and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Anadama Bread recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup molasses
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon salt

Directions
Place 1/2 cup water and cornmeal in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook until mixture thickens; about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butter or margarine and molasses. Let cool to lukewarm.
In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Let sit until creamy; about 10 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled cornmeal mixture with the yeast mixture; stir until well blended. Add 2 cups of the flour and the salt; mix well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
Lightly oil a large mixing bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and put in a warm place to rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a loaf. Place the loaf in a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

Baked Calico Rice recipe.

Ingredients
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
2/3 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions
In a 2-qt. baking dish, combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. discard bay leaf before serving.

Almond Cookies III recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole almonds

Directions
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and almond extract until smooth. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Drop cookies by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets, and press down slightly with the bottom of a glass. Place a whole almond on top of each cookie.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Remove cookies from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Apple Grape Drink recipe.

Ingredients
6 cups apple juice, chilled
3 cups white grape juice, chilled
1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 liter club soda, chilled

Directions
In a large container, combine the juices and lemonade concentrate; mix well. Stir in club soda. Serve immediately.

Brown Lady Drink recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons vodka
2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
2 tablespoons rum cream liqueur
2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur
1/4 cup coconut cream
1 1/2 cups ice cubes

Directions
In a blender, combine the vodka, Irish cream liqueur, rum cream liqueur, coconut cream and ice cubes. Cover, and blend for about 1 minute. Pour into two glasses.

Baked Brussels Sprouts recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and yellow leaves removed
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the Brussels sprouts into a casserole or Dutch oven with a lid. Arrange pieces of butter on top of the sprouts. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Cover with the lid.
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until sprouts are just barely tender. Stir now and then to keep them from sticking. During the last 10 minutes, sprinkle the pine nuts over the sprouts and remove the lid. When the sprouts are done, sprinkle blue cheese over them before serving.

Bacon Chicken II recipe.

Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (18 ounce) bottle honey barbecue sauce
1 pound sliced bacon

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Wash chicken and pat dry, then place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Smother chicken with 1/2 of the barbecue sauce, then layer bacon slices cross-ways on top. Pour remaining 1/2 of barbecue sauce over all.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Serve one chicken breast per person with just the crispy, top pieces of bacon.

Baking Powder Biscuits II recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup buttermilk

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Use a fork to blend in the oil. Add buttermilk and stir until the dough comes together.
Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface. Cut dough into biscuits.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Bacon Asparagus Pizza recipe.

Ingredients
5 thick slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 unbaked pizza crust
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup chopped fresh asparagus
1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
1 (11 ounce) log fresh chevre (goat cheese)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for a few minutes to release most of the grease, but do not cook until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
Spread the pizza crust out on a pizza pan or large baking sheet. Top with mozzarella cheese, bacon pieces, asparagus, and tomatoes. Dot with goat cheese, then season with red pepper flakes and black pepper.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the crust is golden brown underneath when you lift it up to take a peek. Let cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Asparagus Bake recipe.

Ingredients
4 cups asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
12 dinner rolls
1 1/2 cups diced processed American cheese
2 1/2 cups cooked ham, coarsely chopped
3 cups milk
3 tablespoons minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
If using raw asparagus: place a steamer basket or insert and two cups of water into a small stock pot. Bring water to a boil and then add the asparagus. Cook until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and let cool.
Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Split dinner rolls in half and set top half aside. Tear bottom half of rolls into pieces and spread evenly in pan. Layer asparagus, cheese and ham over bread pieces. Arrange remaining half of rolls on top of other ingredients.
Beat together eggs, milk, onion, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture into pan and refrigerate over night.
Remove pan from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking and preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bake uncovered until a knife inserted into center of pan comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Let stand about 10 minutes before cutting.

Beefy Cheese Dip recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 pound sausage
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
2 pounds processed cheese, shredded

Directions
In a large skillet, brown beef and sausage. Drain excess fat.
In another large skillet, mix green onions, salsa and processed cheese over a low heat. Continue stirring until cheese melts.
Add meat to the cheese mixture and simmer uncovered until ready to serve.

Broccoli Cheese Chicken and Stuffing recipe.

Ingredients
4 1/2 cups Pepperidge Farm� Herb Seasoned Stuffing
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup water
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Broccoli Cheese Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1/3 cup milk

Directions
Crush 1/2 cup stuffing and mix with 1 tbsp butter in small bowl. Set aside.
Mix water, remaining butter and broccoli in large bowl. Add remaining stuffing and mix lightly. Spoon into 3-qt. shallow baking dish. Arrange chicken over stuffing. Sprinkle with paprika.
Stir soup and milk in small bowl. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle crushed stuffing mixture over soup mixture.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Black Bing Cherry Pie recipe.

Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
2 lemons, juiced
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted Bing cherries, drained
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Directions
In a large bowl, combine condensed milk, lemon juice, pecans and cherries.
In a separate bowl, whip cream to soft peaks, and fold into milk mixture.
Pour into crust and chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Brisket with BBQ Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
4 pounds lean beef brisket
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
1 tablespoon onion salt
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Pour liquid smoke over brisket. Rub with onion salt and garlic salt. Roll brisket in foil and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place brisket in a large roasting pan. Cover and bake for 5 to 6 hours. Remove from oven, cool, and then slice. Put slices back into pan.
In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, ketchup, butter, water, celery salt, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir, and cook until boiling.
Pour sauce over meat slices in pan. Cover and bake for 1 more hour.

Baked Vegetables II recipe.

Ingredients
1 head fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
1 pound carrots, coarsely chopped
1/2 pound fresh lima beans, cut into bite-sized pieces
3/4 pound yellow wax beans, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 zucchini, chopped
5 onions, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
6 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Directions
In a medium saute pan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir until translucent.
Spread broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, lima beans, yellow wax beans, and zucchini in a large baking dish. Sprinkle with walnuts and shredded cheese. Arrange sauteed onions over cheese.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until vegetables are tender and cheese melts, approximately 30 minutes.

100-Calorie Pumpkin Pie Tartlets recipe.

Ingredients
16 (2 1/2-inch) foil baking cups
Nonstick cooking spray
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
1 (15 ounce) can LIBBY'S� 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 (12 fluid ounce) can NESTLE� CARNATION� Evaporated Fat Free Milk
1 cup fat free whipped topping
12 small gingersnap cookies, broken into 1/4-inch pieces

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place baking cups on baking sheet with sides. Spray each cup with cooking spray.
Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger and salt in small bowl. Beat egg whites in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. Spoon 1/4 to 1/3 cup of mixture into each prepared cup.
Bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until knife inserted near centers comes out clean. Cool on baking sheet for 20 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Top each with whipped topping and gingersnap crumbs.