Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna steaks, 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
Directions
Generously coat tuna with Cajun seasoning.
Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over high heat. When oil is nearly smoking, place steaks in pan. Cook on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, or until blackened. Turn steaks, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or to desired doneness.
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Baked Fruit Dip recipe.
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package soft style cream cheese with pineapple
3/4 pound shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups dried cranberries
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup apple juice
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, blend the cream cheese, Swiss cheese, cranberries, orange juice, and apple juice. Scoop into a 9 inch pie pan.
Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.
1 (16 ounce) package soft style cream cheese with pineapple
3/4 pound shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups dried cranberries
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup apple juice
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, blend the cream cheese, Swiss cheese, cranberries, orange juice, and apple juice. Scoop into a 9 inch pie pan.
Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.
Basil Parmesan Spread recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste
Directions
In a food processor, blend the spinach, basil and garlic. Gradually mix in the olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Process until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.
Blend cream cheese and feta cheese in a medium bowl.
Line a separate medium bowl with plastic wrap. Spread 1/2 the cream cheese mixture in the bowl. Top with sun-dried tomato paste and the spinach mixture. Cover with remaining cream cheese mixture. Pat together, cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving. Flip out of the plastic lined bowl onto a medium serving dish to serve.
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste
Directions
In a food processor, blend the spinach, basil and garlic. Gradually mix in the olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Process until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.
Blend cream cheese and feta cheese in a medium bowl.
Line a separate medium bowl with plastic wrap. Spread 1/2 the cream cheese mixture in the bowl. Top with sun-dried tomato paste and the spinach mixture. Cover with remaining cream cheese mixture. Pat together, cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving. Flip out of the plastic lined bowl onto a medium serving dish to serve.
A to Z Everything-but-the-Kitchen-Sink Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup cornflakes cereal, crumbled
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup flaked coconut
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, mace, nutmeg, and cloves; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla. Gradually mix in the sifted ingredients until well blended. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the cornflakes, oats, coconut, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets; flatten slightly.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. I found that slightly under baking these yields wonderfully chewy cookies!
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup cornflakes cereal, crumbled
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup flaked coconut
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, mace, nutmeg, and cloves; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla. Gradually mix in the sifted ingredients until well blended. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the cornflakes, oats, coconut, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets; flatten slightly.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. I found that slightly under baking these yields wonderfully chewy cookies!
Apple Style Omelets recipe.
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
3 large apples - peeled, cored and diced
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon white sugar
Directions
In a large skillet or frying pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples and saute until tender but not completely cooked.
Heat a lightly oiled omelet pan or medium sized skillet. Whisk together eggs, cream, salt, pepper and sugar. Pour egg mixture into omelet pan. When bottom of omelet has begun to set, place half of the apple mixture on top of the eggs.
When bottom of omelet is completely cooked, fold over omelet, cover and cook through. Serve warm with remaining apples on top or on the side.
1/4 cup butter
3 large apples - peeled, cored and diced
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon white sugar
Directions
In a large skillet or frying pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples and saute until tender but not completely cooked.
Heat a lightly oiled omelet pan or medium sized skillet. Whisk together eggs, cream, salt, pepper and sugar. Pour egg mixture into omelet pan. When bottom of omelet has begun to set, place half of the apple mixture on top of the eggs.
When bottom of omelet is completely cooked, fold over omelet, cover and cook through. Serve warm with remaining apples on top or on the side.
Apple Chicken Stir Fry recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound cubed boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup onion, vertically sliced
1 3/4 cups carrots, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1 cup fresh or frozen Chinese pea pods
1 tablespoon water
1 medium baking apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon oil
2 cups cooked brown rice
Directions
Stir-fry cubed chicken breast in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in nonstick skillet until lightly browned and cooked. Remove from skillet.
Stir-fry onion, carrots and basil in oil in same skillet until carrots are tender. Stir in pea pods and water. Stir-fry 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in apple. Add to chicken.
Serve hot over cooked rice.
1 pound cubed boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup onion, vertically sliced
1 3/4 cups carrots, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1 cup fresh or frozen Chinese pea pods
1 tablespoon water
1 medium baking apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon oil
2 cups cooked brown rice
Directions
Stir-fry cubed chicken breast in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in nonstick skillet until lightly browned and cooked. Remove from skillet.
Stir-fry onion, carrots and basil in oil in same skillet until carrots are tender. Stir in pea pods and water. Stir-fry 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in apple. Add to chicken.
Serve hot over cooked rice.
Asian Stir Fry Sauce recipe.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Argo� Corn Starch
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon Spice Islands� Crushed Red OR Cayenne Pepper
1/2 cup Karo� Light Corn Syrup
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Directions
Stir corn starch, brown sugar and crushed red pepper together in a small saucepan OR 1-quart microwaveable dish. Add remaining ingredients; stir well.
Cook over medium heat (OR microwave on HIGH (100%) for 2 minutes) stirring occasionally. Heat until mixture boils for 1 full minute. Cook and stir an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened to a syrup-like consistency.
Drizzle over your favorite stir-fry just before serving. Also delicious as a glaze for grilled meats. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
2 tablespoons Argo� Corn Starch
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon Spice Islands� Crushed Red OR Cayenne Pepper
1/2 cup Karo� Light Corn Syrup
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Directions
Stir corn starch, brown sugar and crushed red pepper together in a small saucepan OR 1-quart microwaveable dish. Add remaining ingredients; stir well.
Cook over medium heat (OR microwave on HIGH (100%) for 2 minutes) stirring occasionally. Heat until mixture boils for 1 full minute. Cook and stir an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened to a syrup-like consistency.
Drizzle over your favorite stir-fry just before serving. Also delicious as a glaze for grilled meats. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Bloody Mary Deluxe recipe.
Ingredients
1 (11.5 fl oz) can spicy vegetable juice cocktail
1/2 lime, juiced
1 stalk celery
4 dashes pepper sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot�)
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
4 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers vodka, or to taste
1/2 cup crushed ice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup ice cubes
4 marinated cocktail onions
1/2 carrot (optional)
2 short stalks of celery with leaves
2 stuffed green olives
1/2 lime, cut into wedges
2 thin strips of green bell pepper (optional)
2 small sprigs of mint (optional)
Directions
In a blender, combine the vegetable juice, lime juice, 1 celery stalk, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, vodka, and crushed ice. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and blend until smooth.
Use two large frozen beer mugs, highball or pint glasses. Place one cocktail onion at the bottom of each glass. Put 1/2 cup of ice cubes into each glass. Use a vegetable peeler to pull a few strips off of the carrot for each glass. Put in a slice of green pepper. Divide the blended mixture evenly between the two glasses.
On cocktail toothpicks, place a green olive, a cocktail onion, and a lime wedge. Attach each one to a celery stalk so that when inserted, this garnish is on the top of the drink. Sprinkle on a few more carrot strips, and garnish each drink with a sprig of mint.
1 (11.5 fl oz) can spicy vegetable juice cocktail
1/2 lime, juiced
1 stalk celery
4 dashes pepper sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot�)
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
4 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers vodka, or to taste
1/2 cup crushed ice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup ice cubes
4 marinated cocktail onions
1/2 carrot (optional)
2 short stalks of celery with leaves
2 stuffed green olives
1/2 lime, cut into wedges
2 thin strips of green bell pepper (optional)
2 small sprigs of mint (optional)
Directions
In a blender, combine the vegetable juice, lime juice, 1 celery stalk, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, vodka, and crushed ice. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and blend until smooth.
Use two large frozen beer mugs, highball or pint glasses. Place one cocktail onion at the bottom of each glass. Put 1/2 cup of ice cubes into each glass. Use a vegetable peeler to pull a few strips off of the carrot for each glass. Put in a slice of green pepper. Divide the blended mixture evenly between the two glasses.
On cocktail toothpicks, place a green olive, a cocktail onion, and a lime wedge. Attach each one to a celery stalk so that when inserted, this garnish is on the top of the drink. Sprinkle on a few more carrot strips, and garnish each drink with a sprig of mint.
Apple Bran Muffins recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups bran flakes cereal
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/4 cups apple juice
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 apple - peeled, cored and chopped
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin tins.
In a mixing bowl, combine bran flakes, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and baking powder. Stir in apple juice, margarine, vanilla, and apple. Spoon the mixture into the greased muffin tins.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.
1 1/4 cups bran flakes cereal
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/4 cups apple juice
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 apple - peeled, cored and chopped
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin tins.
In a mixing bowl, combine bran flakes, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and baking powder. Stir in apple juice, margarine, vanilla, and apple. Spoon the mixture into the greased muffin tins.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.
Apple Butter II recipe.
Ingredients
2 (16 ounce) jars applesauce
2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a 2 quart casserole combine applesauce, sugar, vinegar, cloves and cinnamon. Bake uncovered for 2 1/2 hours or until mixture is very thick. Stir occasionally during baking.
Allow to cool and place in jars or freezer containers.
2 (16 ounce) jars applesauce
2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a 2 quart casserole combine applesauce, sugar, vinegar, cloves and cinnamon. Bake uncovered for 2 1/2 hours or until mixture is very thick. Stir occasionally during baking.
Allow to cool and place in jars or freezer containers.
Apple Raisin Cakes recipe.
Ingredients
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup raisins
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, applesauce, cinnamon, sugar, flour, baking powder, vanilla, and raisins. Form small cakes out of the batter.
Heat a nonstick griddle over medium heat, fry the cakes until both sides are browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup raisins
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, applesauce, cinnamon, sugar, flour, baking powder, vanilla, and raisins. Form small cakes out of the batter.
Heat a nonstick griddle over medium heat, fry the cakes until both sides are browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Banana Loaf Cake I recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 very ripe bananas
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 5x9 inch loaf pan
Mash bananas and add flour, sugar, butter, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda and egg. Mix well. Pour into loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 very ripe bananas
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 5x9 inch loaf pan
Mash bananas and add flour, sugar, butter, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda and egg. Mix well. Pour into loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.
Almond Glazed Onions recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds small boiling onions, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/3 cup slivered almonds
Directions
Place onions in a large saucepan with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to boil; cook until onions are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain; slip off skins.
Melt butter and sugar in a deep skillet over medium heat. Stir in water and skinned onions. Cook, stirring, until onions begin to color, about 10 minutes.
Sprinkle the almonds into the skillet. Cook and stir until onions are golden and almonds are lightly toasted, 4 to 5 additional minutes.
1 1/2 pounds small boiling onions, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/3 cup slivered almonds
Directions
Place onions in a large saucepan with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to boil; cook until onions are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain; slip off skins.
Melt butter and sugar in a deep skillet over medium heat. Stir in water and skinned onions. Cook, stirring, until onions begin to color, about 10 minutes.
Sprinkle the almonds into the skillet. Cook and stir until onions are golden and almonds are lightly toasted, 4 to 5 additional minutes.
Banana-Berry Nut Bread recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup mashed fresh strawberries
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar and oil until smooth; add the strawberries and banana. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup mashed fresh strawberries
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar and oil until smooth; add the strawberries and banana. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Bacon Cheddar Spread recipe.
Ingredients
10 slices bacon
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 cup creamy salad dressing
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and crumble.
In a medium bowl, mix together crumbled bacon, Cheddar cheese, grated onion and creamy salad dressing. Chill in the refrigerator approximately 1 hour before serving.
10 slices bacon
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 cup creamy salad dressing
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and crumble.
In a medium bowl, mix together crumbled bacon, Cheddar cheese, grated onion and creamy salad dressing. Chill in the refrigerator approximately 1 hour before serving.
Apple Crisp III recipe.
Ingredients
4 cups sliced apples
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
Place apples in prepared dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Pour water over all. In a bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Blend in flour. Sprinkle mixture evenly over apples.
Bake in preheated oven 30 to 40 minutes, until apples are tender and crust is golden.
4 cups sliced apples
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
Place apples in prepared dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Pour water over all. In a bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Blend in flour. Sprinkle mixture evenly over apples.
Bake in preheated oven 30 to 40 minutes, until apples are tender and crust is golden.
Apple Crisp III recipe.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups Macintosh apples - peeled, cored and quartered
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine apples and brown sugar in a large Dutch oven.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Combine milk, flour, and oats. Pour mixture over apples and brown sugar.
Bake for 1 hour. Serve.
2 1/2 cups Macintosh apples - peeled, cored and quartered
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine apples and brown sugar in a large Dutch oven.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Combine milk, flour, and oats. Pour mixture over apples and brown sugar.
Bake for 1 hour. Serve.
Broccoli Quiche with Mashed Potato Crust recipe.
Ingredients
2 large potatoes, peeled
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Mash the potatoes with milk and salt. Brush a deep 9 inch pie dish with olive oil and press the potatoes in. Brush with remaining olive oil. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
Arrange onions, broccoli and cheese in the potato crust. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour over broccoli and cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until slightly puffed and cooked throughout. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
2 large potatoes, peeled
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Mash the potatoes with milk and salt. Brush a deep 9 inch pie dish with olive oil and press the potatoes in. Brush with remaining olive oil. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
Arrange onions, broccoli and cheese in the potato crust. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour over broccoli and cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until slightly puffed and cooked throughout. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Asian Cucumber Salad recipe.
Ingredients
2 cucumbers - halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
4 fresh red chile peppers, sliced
Directions
Put the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt; set aside to drain for 1 hour.
Whisk the vinegar and sugar together until the sugar is dissolved; add the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds; stir.
Rinse salt off the cucumber slices by running under cold water; place in a large bowl with the sliced red chile peppers. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
2 cucumbers - halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
4 fresh red chile peppers, sliced
Directions
Put the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt; set aside to drain for 1 hour.
Whisk the vinegar and sugar together until the sugar is dissolved; add the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds; stir.
Rinse salt off the cucumber slices by running under cold water; place in a large bowl with the sliced red chile peppers. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Anika's Cheesy Green Bean Casserole recipe.
Ingredients
3 (15 ounce) cans French cut green beans, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
salt and pepper to taste
1 (5 ounce) jar bacon cheese spread
1 (6 ounce) can Cheddar-flavored French fried onions (such as French's�)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix the green beans and mushroom soup in a large bowl. Spoon into 9x13 inch baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Dollop the cheese spread on top of the beans in heaping tablespoons.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; scatter fried onions over casserole. Bake until onions are golden brown, about 5 additional minutes.
3 (15 ounce) cans French cut green beans, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
salt and pepper to taste
1 (5 ounce) jar bacon cheese spread
1 (6 ounce) can Cheddar-flavored French fried onions (such as French's�)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix the green beans and mushroom soup in a large bowl. Spoon into 9x13 inch baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Dollop the cheese spread on top of the beans in heaping tablespoons.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; scatter fried onions over casserole. Bake until onions are golden brown, about 5 additional minutes.
Almond Crescents III recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup ground blanched almonds
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Mix together shortening and confectioner's sugar and water. Stir in flour, salt, vanilla and almonds. Mix well.
Form dough with hands into 3 inch lengths about pencil thin.
Bake on ungreased sheet in a preheated 300 degrees F oven (150 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
While cookies cool, melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in a bowl in the microwave. When cookies are completely cool, dip one half in melted chocolate.
1 cup shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup ground blanched almonds
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Mix together shortening and confectioner's sugar and water. Stir in flour, salt, vanilla and almonds. Mix well.
Form dough with hands into 3 inch lengths about pencil thin.
Bake on ungreased sheet in a preheated 300 degrees F oven (150 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
While cookies cool, melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in a bowl in the microwave. When cookies are completely cool, dip one half in melted chocolate.
Amazing Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon pine nuts
Directions
Heat the cream and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until almost boiling, but do not boil. Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and stir until melted. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and serve over pasta with a sprinkling of pine nuts.
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon pine nuts
Directions
Heat the cream and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until almost boiling, but do not boil. Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and stir until melted. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and serve over pasta with a sprinkling of pine nuts.
Best Wild Rice Soup Ever recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup diced cooked ham
1 cup finely shredded carrots
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons pepper
1 1/3 cups uncooked wild rice
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 cup sherry
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh chives
Directions
Melt the butter in a large pot, and saute the onion and garlic. Gradually blend in the flour. Cook and stir until onion is tender and flour is golden brown. Whisk in broth, bring to a boil, and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in ham, carrots, and almonds. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Mix rice, half-and-half, and sherry into the soup, and continue cooking 30 minutes. Stir in parsley and chives, and cook another 30 minutes, until rice is tender.
3/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup diced cooked ham
1 cup finely shredded carrots
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons pepper
1 1/3 cups uncooked wild rice
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 cup sherry
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh chives
Directions
Melt the butter in a large pot, and saute the onion and garlic. Gradually blend in the flour. Cook and stir until onion is tender and flour is golden brown. Whisk in broth, bring to a boil, and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in ham, carrots, and almonds. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Mix rice, half-and-half, and sherry into the soup, and continue cooking 30 minutes. Stir in parsley and chives, and cook another 30 minutes, until rice is tender.
Broccoli Cheese Soup VI recipe.
Ingredients
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 cup half-and-half
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups broccoli florets
Directions
In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the broth, water, half-and-half, cheese, flour, onion flakes and ground black pepper. Whisk all together to break up any lumps.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Stir in the broccoli and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 cup half-and-half
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups broccoli florets
Directions
In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the broth, water, half-and-half, cheese, flour, onion flakes and ground black pepper. Whisk all together to break up any lumps.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Stir in the broccoli and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
A Southern Fried Chicken recipe.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper
4 cups buttermilk
1 cup barbeque sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon steak sauce
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 cups oil for frying
Directions
In a large shallow dish, mix together flour, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then whisk in buttermilk, barbeque sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and steak sauce.
Dredge chicken in milk mixture, then in seasoned flour, alternating in each at least twice. Heat oil in a large, deep-sided skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cook chicken in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes each side.
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper
4 cups buttermilk
1 cup barbeque sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon steak sauce
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 cups oil for frying
Directions
In a large shallow dish, mix together flour, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then whisk in buttermilk, barbeque sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and steak sauce.
Dredge chicken in milk mixture, then in seasoned flour, alternating in each at least twice. Heat oil in a large, deep-sided skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cook chicken in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes each side.
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops recipe.
Ingredients
20 leaves fresh baby spinach
10 uncooked sea scallops, halved
10 bacon strips, halved widthwise
Lemon wedges
Directions
fold a spinach leaf around each scallop half. Wrap bacon over spinach and secure with a toothpick. Place on baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 6 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp. Squeeze lemon over each. Serve immediately.
20 leaves fresh baby spinach
10 uncooked sea scallops, halved
10 bacon strips, halved widthwise
Lemon wedges
Directions
fold a spinach leaf around each scallop half. Wrap bacon over spinach and secure with a toothpick. Place on baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 6 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp. Squeeze lemon over each. Serve immediately.
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.
Banana-Nut Corn Bread recipe.
Ingredients
2 (8.5 ounce) packages corn bread/muffin mix
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup milk
Directions
In a bowl, combine all ingredients just until blended. Spoon into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
2 (8.5 ounce) packages corn bread/muffin mix
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup milk
Directions
In a bowl, combine all ingredients just until blended. Spoon into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Bayou's Mardi Gras Slaw recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons celery seed
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
salt to taste
1 small head red cabbage, shredded
2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
2 green zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch strips
Directions
Whisk together cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, dry mustard, celery seed, cayenne pepper, dill, sour cream, mayonnaise, horseradish and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, place the cabbage, bell pepper, and zucchini in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat (see notes).
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons celery seed
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
salt to taste
1 small head red cabbage, shredded
2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
2 green zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch strips
Directions
Whisk together cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, dry mustard, celery seed, cayenne pepper, dill, sour cream, mayonnaise, horseradish and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, place the cabbage, bell pepper, and zucchini in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat (see notes).
Brown Sugar and Honey Limeade recipe.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups freshly squeezed lime juice and pulp
10 cups cool water
1/2 cup honey, warmed
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 limes, sliced
Directions
Combine the lime juice and water in a pitcher; mix in the warm honey. Stir the brown sugar into the mixture until dissolved completely. Pour over ice and top with a lime slice to serve.
1 3/4 cups freshly squeezed lime juice and pulp
10 cups cool water
1/2 cup honey, warmed
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 limes, sliced
Directions
Combine the lime juice and water in a pitcher; mix in the warm honey. Stir the brown sugar into the mixture until dissolved completely. Pour over ice and top with a lime slice to serve.
Almond Macaroons I recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 pound almond paste
1 cup white sugar
3 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cake flour
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons chopped blanched almonds
Directions
Cover cookie sheets with parchment or aluminum foil, shiny side up.
Soften almond paste with your hands or food processor. In large mixing bowl, blend almond paste and sugar.
Separate eggs and add whites to mixture. Mix in confectioners' sugar, flour and salt. Stir well.
Force dough through a cookie press or drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Sprinkle cookies with chopped almonds and bake for 25 minutes. Remove parchment or foil from cookie sheets and let cool. Peel off macaroons.
1/2 pound almond paste
1 cup white sugar
3 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cake flour
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons chopped blanched almonds
Directions
Cover cookie sheets with parchment or aluminum foil, shiny side up.
Soften almond paste with your hands or food processor. In large mixing bowl, blend almond paste and sugar.
Separate eggs and add whites to mixture. Mix in confectioners' sugar, flour and salt. Stir well.
Force dough through a cookie press or drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Sprinkle cookies with chopped almonds and bake for 25 minutes. Remove parchment or foil from cookie sheets and let cool. Peel off macaroons.
Artichoke Bean Salad recipe.
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
Directions
In a large bowl, toss all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
Directions
In a large bowl, toss all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Bangalore Cornish Hens recipe.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons caraway seed
2 tablespoons salt
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup mild paprika
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 large zucchinis, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
3 medium turnips, peeled, halved, and cut into 1-inch thick slices
2 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
3 medium crookneck yellow squash, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch wedges
1 (28 ounce) can canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 (1 1/2 pound) Cornish game hens, halved lengthwise
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Coarsely grind caraway seeds with salt with a mortar and pestle. Mash the garlic into a paste with the caraway. In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic paste with the honey, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with paprika, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and black pepper; mix well.
Lightly oil the inside of a heavy, ovenproof Dutch oven. Add the zucchini, turnips, red pepper, yellow squash, and onions. Toss with 1/2 of the spice paste. Stir in tomatoes and chicken broth. Toss the Cornish hens with the remaining spice paste, then arrange them in the Dutch oven, so that the cut side is facing down.
Cover the Dutch oven, and bake in the center of the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. If a crunchy skin is desired on the Cornish hens, uncover during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Skim the fat off of the broth.
Serve hens on top of vegetables, spoon some of the broth over, and sprinkle with the parsley, cilantro, and mint.
2 teaspoons caraway seed
2 tablespoons salt
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup mild paprika
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 large zucchinis, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
3 medium turnips, peeled, halved, and cut into 1-inch thick slices
2 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
3 medium crookneck yellow squash, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch wedges
1 (28 ounce) can canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 (1 1/2 pound) Cornish game hens, halved lengthwise
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Coarsely grind caraway seeds with salt with a mortar and pestle. Mash the garlic into a paste with the caraway. In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic paste with the honey, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with paprika, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and black pepper; mix well.
Lightly oil the inside of a heavy, ovenproof Dutch oven. Add the zucchini, turnips, red pepper, yellow squash, and onions. Toss with 1/2 of the spice paste. Stir in tomatoes and chicken broth. Toss the Cornish hens with the remaining spice paste, then arrange them in the Dutch oven, so that the cut side is facing down.
Cover the Dutch oven, and bake in the center of the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. If a crunchy skin is desired on the Cornish hens, uncover during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Skim the fat off of the broth.
Serve hens on top of vegetables, spoon some of the broth over, and sprinkle with the parsley, cilantro, and mint.
Apple Bread Pudding Pie recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup vanilla fat-free yogurt
1/2 cup SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1/4 cup SPLENDA� Brown Sugar Blend
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups bread cubes
2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
1 (9 inch) unbaked 9 inch pie crust
2 tablespoons SPLENDA� Brown Sugar Blend
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium mixing bowl stir together eggs, applesauce, yogurt, SPLENDA� Granulated Sweetener, 1/4 cup SPLENDA� Brown Sugar Blend, oats, and cinnamon. Stir in bread and apples. Pour into pie crust.
In another bowl stir 2 tablespoons SPLENDA� Brown Sugar Blend and flour. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle on top of pie filling.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until top is golden and fruit is tender.
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup vanilla fat-free yogurt
1/2 cup SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1/4 cup SPLENDA� Brown Sugar Blend
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups bread cubes
2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
1 (9 inch) unbaked 9 inch pie crust
2 tablespoons SPLENDA� Brown Sugar Blend
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium mixing bowl stir together eggs, applesauce, yogurt, SPLENDA� Granulated Sweetener, 1/4 cup SPLENDA� Brown Sugar Blend, oats, and cinnamon. Stir in bread and apples. Pour into pie crust.
In another bowl stir 2 tablespoons SPLENDA� Brown Sugar Blend and flour. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle on top of pie filling.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until top is golden and fruit is tender.
Beef Sirloin Salad with Dried Cherries recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick
8 cups torn Boston lettuce
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup dried cherries or dried cranberries
1/2 cup pine nuts or coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In medium bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Remove and reserve 1/2 cup; cover and refrigerate.
Trim fat from beef steak. Cut steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick strips. Add beef to remaining dressing; toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef (1/2 at a time) and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet with slotted spoon.
In large bowl, combine lettuce and reserved dressing; toss to coat. Arrange beef over lettuce; sprinkle with cheese, cherries and nuts. Serve immediately.
1 1/4 pounds boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick
8 cups torn Boston lettuce
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup dried cherries or dried cranberries
1/2 cup pine nuts or coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In medium bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Remove and reserve 1/2 cup; cover and refrigerate.
Trim fat from beef steak. Cut steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick strips. Add beef to remaining dressing; toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef (1/2 at a time) and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet with slotted spoon.
In large bowl, combine lettuce and reserved dressing; toss to coat. Arrange beef over lettuce; sprinkle with cheese, cherries and nuts. Serve immediately.
Bramblett's Vegetable Stock recipe.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, cut into chunks
1 celeriac (celery root), chopped
1 cup potato peelings
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup fresh mushrooms
1 cup butternut squash peelings and pulp
salt to taste
1 quart water
Directions
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Place onions in pot and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until very tender and golden brown.
Mix celery root, potato peels, carrots, mushrooms and squash into pot. Season with salt. Continue cooking 45 minutes or until vegetables are very tender and golden brown.
Pour water into pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain out the solids, taste for sufficient salt and voila! Your stock!
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, cut into chunks
1 celeriac (celery root), chopped
1 cup potato peelings
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup fresh mushrooms
1 cup butternut squash peelings and pulp
salt to taste
1 quart water
Directions
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Place onions in pot and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until very tender and golden brown.
Mix celery root, potato peels, carrots, mushrooms and squash into pot. Season with salt. Continue cooking 45 minutes or until vegetables are very tender and golden brown.
Pour water into pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain out the solids, taste for sufficient salt and voila! Your stock!
Amy's Garlic Egg Chicken recipe.
Ingredients
6 cloves garlic, chopped
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Directions
In a glass dish, beat egg yolk with garlic. Place chicken in egg mixture, and turn to coat. Cover dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Melt butter and pour into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Dip marinated chicken in crumb mixture. Place coated chicken in baking dish, and pour remaining egg mixture over.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes on each side, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
6 cloves garlic, chopped
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Directions
In a glass dish, beat egg yolk with garlic. Place chicken in egg mixture, and turn to coat. Cover dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Melt butter and pour into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Dip marinated chicken in crumb mixture. Place coated chicken in baking dish, and pour remaining egg mixture over.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes on each side, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
Bride's Peach Pie recipe.
Ingredients
1 pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
5 cups sliced peeled peaches
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, cubed
Directions
Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim pastry even with edge and set aside. In a bowl, toss peaches with lemon juice. Combine the sugar, flour, nutmeg and salt; add to peaches and toss. Sprinkle with almond extract; toss gently. Transfer to prepared crust; dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Cut slits in pastry. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cover edge loosely with foil. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F; remove foil and bake for 45-50 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.
1 pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
5 cups sliced peeled peaches
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, cubed
Directions
Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim pastry even with edge and set aside. In a bowl, toss peaches with lemon juice. Combine the sugar, flour, nutmeg and salt; add to peaches and toss. Sprinkle with almond extract; toss gently. Transfer to prepared crust; dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Cut slits in pastry. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cover edge loosely with foil. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F; remove foil and bake for 45-50 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.
Baked Hash Browns recipe.
Ingredients
8 frozen hash brown patties
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Place patties in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and garlic powder. Pour cream over patties. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted.
8 frozen hash brown patties
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Place patties in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and garlic powder. Pour cream over patties. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted.
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