Banh-Mi Style Vietnamese Baguette recipe.

Ingredients
2 portobello mushroom caps, sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 carrot, sliced into sticks
1 daikon (white) radish, sliced into sticks
1 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup chilled lime juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon nuoc mam (Vietnamese fish sauce)
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup cold water
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
8 sprigs fresh cilantro with stems
1 medium cucumber, sliced into thin strips
2 sprigs fresh Thai basil
2 (7 inch) French bread baguettes, split lengthwise

Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place the mushrooms on a baking sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes. Cool slightly, then slice into strips.
While the mushrooms are roasting, bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Plunge the carrot and radish sticks into the boiling water and after a few seconds, remove them and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. In a separate bowl, stir together the rice vinegar, 1/2 cup of lime juice and 1/2 cup cold water. Transfer the carrot and radish to the vinegar and lime marinade and let them soak for at least 15 minutes, longer if it's convenient.
In a small bowl, stir together the remaining lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, canola oil, 1/3 cup sugar and 1/3 cup water. This is the sandwich sauce.
To assemble sandwiches, sprinkle a little of the sandwich sauce onto each half of the French loaves. Place the roasted mushrooms onto the bottom half of each roll and sprinkle with a little more sauce. Top with a few slices of jalapeno, a few sticks of carrot and radish (minus the marinade), cucumber, basil and cilantro. Close with the tops of the bread and serve.

Banana-Dulce de Leche Pie (Banana-Caramel Pie) recipe.

Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
To make dulce de leche, place the unopened can of sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan, and add enough water to cover half-way up the can. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 3 hours, adding more water as necessary. Remove from heat and cool.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine the graham cracker crumbs with the butter in a mixing bowl until evenly blended. Press the crumb mixture evenly into a 9 inch pie plate.
Bake pie crust in preheated oven until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool on a wire rack.
Open the can of dulce de leche, and pour half, or about 3/4 cup, over the pie crust. Slice the bananas and arrange half in a layer over the dulce de leche filling. Pour the remaining dulce de leche over the bananas. Top with remaining banana slices.
Pour the whipping cream into a mixing bowl, and beat until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and vanilla extract; continue beating until stiff peaks form. Spoon the whipped cream over the bananas. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Basil Tomato Rolls recipe.

Ingredients
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 1/3 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees F)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 medium tomato, peeled and chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
Dash pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, oil, salt and 2-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add tomato, tomato sauce, garlic, salt, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Cool to 110 degrees F-115 degrees F. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 12 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Place 3 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Make an indention in center of rolls. Fill with 1 tablespoon filling. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to wire rack. Serve warm.

Berry Vinegar recipe.

Ingredients
3 cups cider vinegar
1 cup raspberries
2 tablespoons white sugar

Directions
Combine vinegar, berries and sugar together in a medium glass mixing bowl. Mix gently and pour mixture into bottles. Cover tightly and store at room temperature.

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.

Beef and Walnut Stew recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck steak, cut into 2 inch strips
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 large onion, cut in strips
1 1/2 cups walnut pieces
1 cup tomato juice
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 pounds fresh mushrooms, sliced

Directions
In a large pan, melt butter in oil over medium heat. Cook meat in hot fat until browned on all sides. Remove with slotted spoon to a warmed dish.
Place garlic, peppers, and onion in remaining oil, and lightly fry until onion is clear. Return meat to pan; lightly mix together. Stir in walnut pieces, and cook and stir for one minute. Stir in tomato juice, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Stir in mushrooms; cook for 20 minutes.

Bountiful Garden Zucchini Enchiladas recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups diced zucchini
1/4 cup canned diced green chiles
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup canned diced green chiles
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes

Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini, 1/4 cup diced chiles, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove zucchini mixture from skillet and reserve.
Melt butter in the skillet over medium low heat. Stir in flour, salt, remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Pour in milk; whisk until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of diced chiles and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
Stir 1/2 cup of cheese sauce into the zucchini mixture. Spoon 1/3 cup squash mixture down the center of each tortilla; roll up. Place filled tortillas in prepared baking dish, pour remaining cheese sauce over. Cover and bake in preheated oven until hot, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and the chopped tomatoes.

2-Step Creamy Chicken and Pasta recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut up
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen pasta and vegetable blend
1 (10.75 ounce) can your favorite Campbell's� Cream Soup*
1/2 cup water

Directions
Heat oil in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned, stirring often.
Add vegetable pasta blend, soup and water. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes or until done.

Buster Bar Dessert recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
2/3 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
1 1/2 cups roasted Spanish peanuts
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, 1/2 cup butter, chocolate chips, and confectioners' sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Allow to cool thoroughly.
In a large bowl, mix together crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and 1/2 cup melted butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan; freeze until firm. Spread softened ice cream over crust, then freeze until firm. Spread top with cooled fudge sauce, and sprinkle with peanuts; freeze until firm. Spread with whipped topping, and freeze until firm, or overnight.

Ahi Poke Basic recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds fresh tuna steaks, cubed
1 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons finely chopped macadamia nuts

Directions
In a medium size non-reactive bowl, combine Ahi, soy sauce, green onions, sesame oil, sesame seeds, chili pepper, and macadamia nuts; mix well. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Brown Sugar Pecan Refrigerator Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup chopped pecans

Directions
Beat the brown sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until completely incorporated. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl, then stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the pecans mixing just enough to evenly combine.
Roll the dough into a log, and wrap in wax paper. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice the dough and arrange the cookies on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, about 12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Baked Tomatoes and Mozzarella recipe.

Ingredients
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) ball of fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 clove roasted garlic, mashed into a paste
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
Arrange tomato slices on prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil; sprinkle lightly with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
Bake the tomatoes in the preheated oven until they become leathery, a bit brown, and crunchy around the edges, approximately 2 hours. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Combine the cooled roasted tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, and roasted garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil; mix well.

Bread Crust Zucchini Quiche recipe.

Ingredients
3 slices whole wheat bread
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 cups sliced zucchini
1 large tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cut bread slices in half diagonally, and arrange around edge of 9-inch pie plate.
In a medium skillet, melt butter and saute zucchini until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Add tomato and oregano, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the flour, and spoon mixture into center of the bread-lined pie plate.
In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, eggs, yogurt, and 1/2 the Parmesan cheese. Spoon this mixture over the vegetables in the pie plate, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm in center.

Blushing Pomegranate Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Directions
Arrange sweet potatoes and chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a small bowl, mix together pomegranate juice, sherry vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and salt and pepper. Pour over chicken and sweet potatoes. Cover, and marinate for 1 to 2 hours, turning once.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until chicken and sweet potatoes are cooked through. Baste with cooking juices several times while cooking.
Sprinkle with green onion and pomegranate seeds before serving.

Almond Green Beans recipe.

Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can green beans
1 (14 ounce) can canned stewed tomatoes
Italian seasoning to taste
1/3 cup sliced almonds

Directions
In a pot over medium heat, cook the green beans and tomatoes until heated through. Season with Italian seasoning. Stir in the almonds just before serving.

Atomic Canuck Chili recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 large onion, diced
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
3 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon seasoned pepper
2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom pieces, drained
1 (28 ounce) can baked beans
2 (15.25 ounce) cans kidney beans with liquid
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1/4 cup white sugar
3 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 jalapeno chile peppers, diced
1/4 cup Canadian beer
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
1/4 cup barbeque sauce

Directions
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef together with onion, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, and seasoned pepper. Drain off the fat, and place the mixture into a slow cooker.
Stir mushrooms, baked beans, kidney beans with liquid, tomato paste, sugar, carrots, celery, peppers, beer, and barbeque sauce into the slow cooker. Season with hot sauce and more crushed red pepper.
Cover, and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours.

After School Fruit Rolls recipe.

Ingredients
4 Mission� Soft Taco Size Flour Tortillas
2 Bananas, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Raisins
2 tablespoons Honey
1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 cup Peanut butter
1/4 cup Chopped Peanuts or other Nuts (optional)

Directions
Combine fruit, honey and cinnamon in a bowl. Spread each tortilla with 1 tablespoon peanut butter, leaving a 1-inch border. Spoon fruit filling down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with nuts, if desired. Fold in 2 sides of tortilla to meet in center, then roll up, bottom to top. Place seam-side down. Halve each tortilla on a sharp diagonal.

Avocado Salsa recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 (2.25 ounce) cans sliced ripe olives, drained
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced

Directions
In a large bowl, mix corn, olives, red bell pepper and onion.
In a small bowl, mix garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cider vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour into the corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
Stir avocados into the mixture before serving.

Anu's Bhapa Doi recipe.

Ingredients
1 (32 ounce) container plain whole-milk yogurt
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Directions
Line a large strainer with a large coffee filter, or several layers of cheesecloth. Pour the yogurt into the lined strainer, and set it over a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until the yogurt has reached the consistency of soft cream cheese, about 8 hours.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch pie tin.
Discard the liquid that has drained from the yogurt. Place the yogurt into the bowl, and whisk in the condensed milk. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until the mixture is firm and the top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle almonds over top. Cool to room temperature before slicing into wedges and serving.

Banana Banana Strawberry Smoothie recipe.

Ingredients
1 banana, broken into chunks
1 teaspoon banana extract
3/4 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) container strawberry yogurt
2 teaspoons white sugar

Directions
Place banana, banana extract, milk, yogurt, and sugar into a blender. Blend until smooth and serve.

Babaci's Potato Pierogi recipe.

Ingredients
12 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 tablespoons cream cheese, divided
3 teaspoons milk, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 1/2 (8 ounce) containers cottage cheese
salt to taste
2 tablespoons butter
oil for frying

Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
Meanwhile, prepare dough by combining 1 egg, 1 tablespoon cream cheese, 1 teaspoon milk and 1/2 cup flour. Once all the flour has been worked in, add another 1/2 cup flour, 1 tablespoon cream cheese and 1 teaspoon milk. When the dough is well blended, add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon cream cheese and another 1/2 cup flour; mix well. Finally, add the remaining egg, 1 teaspoon milk and 1/2 cup flour. If dough is too dry, add a little more milk; if too wet, add more flour.
On a well floured surface, roll out 1/4 of the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Using a glass, muffin cutter, or any rounded surface, cut out circles of dough. Flour both sides of the circle and set aside in a single layer on wax paper. Repeat process with remaining dough.
Mash the potatoes with the cottage cheese, salt and butter. Place a spoonful of the filling slightly below the center of a circle of dough. Fold the dough over and seal edges with fingertips. Use enough filling so that you have to stretch the dough over it, but not so much that it squeezes out when sealed.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in pierogis, a few at a time. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they float to the top; drain.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry boiled pierogis in hot oil until crispy.

Apple Chicken Stew recipe.

Ingredients
4 medium potatoes, cubed
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 large tart apple, peeled and cubed
1 1/4 cups apple cider or apple juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Minced fresh parsley

Directions
In a slow cooker, layer potatoes, carrots, onion and celery. Combine salt, thyme, pepper and caraway; sprinkle half over vegetables. In a skillet, saute chicken in oil until browned; transfer to slow cooker. Top with apple. Combine apple cider and vinegar; pour over chicken and apple. Sprinkle with remaining salt mixture. Top with bay leaf.
Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear. Discard bay leaf. Stir before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.

Better Slow Cooker Robust Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch strips
2 tablespoons bacon bits
1/4 cup chopped green olives
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (1.25 ounce) envelope dry chicken gravy mix
1/2 cup red wine
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Directions
In a slow cooker, combine the chicken, bacon bits, olives, tomatoes, mushrooms, gravy mix, wine, mustard, and vinegar. Mix together.
Cover slow cooker, and cook on Low setting for 6 to 8 hours.

Apple Pancake Tier recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
6 cups sliced peeled baking apples
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
confectioners' sugar

Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until fluffy. Add milk. Combine flour, salt and cinnamon; add to egg mixture and mix well. Brush 3 tablespoons butter on sides and bottom of three 9-in. pie pans (using 1 tablespoon in each pan). Divide batter evenly between the pans. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden and puffy. Heat remaining butter in a skillet. Saute apples for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in sugar and continue cooking for 5 minutes or until apples are tender. drain, reserving juice. When pancakes are done, stack on a serving plate in this order: one pancake, a third of the apples and a third of the lemon peel. Repeat layers. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Pass reserved apple juice if desired.

Basil Garlic Crescents recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup small curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions
In a food processor, combine cottage cheese, butter and cream cheese; cover and process until smooth. Add flour; cover and process until mixture forms a ball.
Divide dough into two portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle. Brush with oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, basil and garlic powder. Cut each circle into 12 wedges.
Roll up wedges from the wide end and place pointed side down 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends of each to form a crescent shape. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks; serve warm.

Buttermilk Tiramisu recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup Arrowhead Mills Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix
1 tablespoon Spectrum Canola Oil
10 tablespoons milk, WestSoy Soymilk or Rice Dream Rice Milk, plus
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
2 ounces good quality coffee liqueur
4 egg yolks
2 tablespoons Hain Pure Foods Organic Sugar
2 egg whites
2 cups mascarpone cheese
3 1/4 inch each of hazelnut chocolate pieces
3 ounces shaved milk chocolate
2 tablespoons bitter sweet cocoa powder

Directions
Follow directions for buttermilk pancake mix and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Make 8 pancakes, slice each pancake into 4 fingers and set aside.
Mix coffee and liqueur together, set aside.
Over a double boiler, beat egg yolks and sugar until mixture thickens forms into ribbons and lightens in color. Let this cool before incorporating the mascarpone.
Beat egg white to stiff peaks.
Fold mascarpone cheese into egg yolk, fold mascarpone mixture into egg whites and set aside.
Line pancake fingers around the edges of 6 wine goblets, from the bottom up, with a pastry brush paint the pancake strips with espresso mixture.
Fill each wine goblet one third full of mascarpone mixture. Divide broken chocolate and sprinkle over each glass.
Lay over two remaining fingers of pancake, paint again with espresso mixture and top with remaining mascarpone mixture. Sprinkle over powdered cocoa and top with shaved chocolate.
Refrigerate and serve.

Baked Fake Steak with Gravy recipe.

Ingredients
3 pounds ground beef
17 saltine crackers, finely crushed
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch salt, or to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups water
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed beef and mushroom soup
1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix

Directions
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, saltine crackers and milk. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper, and mix until well blended. Line a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan with waxed paper. Press the beef mixture firmly into the pan. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 8 to 10 hours, or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from meat, and rub flour over the top side of the beef. Flip out of the pan onto waxed paper, and rub flour on the other side as well. Cut into pieces (I use a pizza cutter).
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the meat until browned on each side, turning only once. Remove to a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the water, condensed soup, and gravy mix. Pour over the meat in the dish. Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Serve fake steak and gravy with potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Black Bean Salsa Soup recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup cooking sherry
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
salt to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the carrots, celery, and onion, and cook 15 minutes. Pour in chicken broth. Mix in diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, black beans, sherry, and garlic. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes. Mix in cilantro during last few minutes of cook time.

Blueberry Salsa recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups chopped fresh blueberries
1 cup whole fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 fresh lime, juiced
salt to taste

Directions
In a bowl, combine chopped and whole blueberries, jalepeno pepper, onion, red pepper, lime juice, and salt.

Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts recipe.

Ingredients
3 cups Brussels sprouts
1 cup chestnuts, peeled
1 large oranges, peeled and segmented
1/2 cup low fat, low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon canola oil
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Trim each sprout by cutting a little piece off the bottom. With a small paring knife, make an X in the top of the sprout. Repeat with all sprouts and place in steamer over 2 inches of boiling water. Steam the sprouts covered for about 10 minutes or until tender.
Remove sprouts from pot and allow to cool. Cut each sprout in half and place in a casserole dish. Layer the chestnuts on top of the sprouts. Place the oranges on top of the chestnuts. If using whole roasted chestnuts, follow instructions in step 4
Add the broth and pour over all ingredients. Drizzle the casserole with oil. Grind in pepper and salt. Bake for 15 minutes or until oranges are soft.
To roast whole chestnuts: Mark an X on the rounded side of each chestnut with a pairing knife. Place all the chestnuts on a baking sheet, and roast in the oven for about 30 minutes or until soft. Let cool. Peel, trying to keep the chestnuts as whole as possible.

Baby Ruth™ Layer Cake recipe.

Ingredients
8 (1.2 ounce) bars Baby Ruth ™ candy bars, chopped
4 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
6 tablespoons evaporated milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
6 (1.2 ounce) bars Baby Ruth ™ candy bars, chopped
2 egg yolks
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 egg white
2 1/2 tablespoons sifted confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round pans.
In the top of a double boiler, Combine 8 chopped candy bars, peanut butter, and 6 tablespoons milk. Heat and stir until melted, stirring constantly. Let cool.
Sift together flour, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and 1 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Blend in cooled candy mixture and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
On low speed, add flour mixture to creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Do not overmix.
Pour into 2 greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool in pans on racks for 10 minutes. Turn out and finish cooling on rack.
For filling and topping: Melt 6 candy bars in double boiler, then set aside. In a saucepan, combine egg yolks, 1 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Cook and stir until thick over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat and blend in melted candy mixture, coconut and peanuts. Cool, then beat vigorously with spoon.
For whipped topping, whip heavy cream until stiff. In a clean bowl, whip egg white until stiff. Fold egg white, confectioners sugar and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla into whipped cream.
To assemble, spread cooled filling between layers and on top of cake. Spread whipped topping on sides of cake.

Apple Maple Crumble Pie recipe.

Ingredients
5 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
2/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup rolled oats

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place the apples in an 8x8 inch baking dish. Pour the maple syrup over the apples. In a bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Stir in the flour, salt and oats. Sprinkle the oat mixture over the apples.
Bake in preheated oven 35 minutes, until golden and bubbly and apples are tender.

Banana Pancakes I recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 ripe bananas, mashed

Directions
Combine flour, white sugar, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together egg, milk, vegetable oil and bananas.
Stir flour mixture into banana mixture; batter will be slightly lumpy.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Cook until pancakes are golden brown on both sides; serve hot.

Blueberry Grunt recipe.

Ingredients
4 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
heavy cream

Directions
In a skillet, combine blueberries, sugar, and water; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. In a bowl, combine the next six ingredients; stir in milk just until moistened (dough will be stiff). Drop by tablespoonfuls over blueberries. Cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until dumplings are puffed and test done. Serve warm with cream if desired.

Beefy Potato Volcano recipe.

Ingredients
3 large baking potatoes, 10 to 12 ounces each, preferably Idaho, washed and dried
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground turkey or lean ground beef
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 (8 ounce) can peas, drained
1 (8 ounce) can sliced carrots, drained
1 (8 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
1 (15 ounce) can beef or turkey gravy

Directions
Preheat the conventional oven to 450 degrees F. Place the potatoes in a microwave-safe, oven-proof glass baking dish, such as a pie plate, that fits in the microwave oven. Microwave the potatoes at full power for 10 minutes (the amount of time it takes to preheat the oven). Transfer the potatoes to the conventional oven and bake until tender, about 20 minutes.
Ten to 15 minutes before the potatoes are done baking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until lightly browned, chopping and turning as needed with a spatula so the turkey browns evenly, about 5 minutes. Add the seasoning to the skillet, followed by the peas, carrots, green beans, tomatoes and gravy to make the stew. Stir gently to combine and simmer for 5 minutes. Keep warm.
To serve: Cut each potato in half across its equator and set each half, cut-side down on a plate so that it looks like a small mountain. Cut a slit in the top of each potato half and squeeze the sides gently forcing some of the potato to 'erupt' from the top. Ladle 1 cup of the stew over each potato to resemble flowing lava; serve immediately.

Black Bean and Corn Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1/4 cup sliced green onions with tops
3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1 small sweet red pepper, diced
3/4 cup picante sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced

Directions
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; mix well. Cover and chill several hours or overnight.

Baked Mac and Cheese for One recipe.

Ingredients
3 tablespoons uncooked macaroni pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot sauce
1 teaspoon bread crumbs
1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an oven-proof soup crock or 1 cup baking dish.
Fill a small saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Stir in the macaroni; boil until cooked but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well, and reserve.
In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and milk; whisk until smooth. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and whisk in 1/3 cup cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir in the cooked macaroni. Spoon the macaroni and cheese into the prepared dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese.
Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and the macaroni is heated through, about 10 minutes.

Apple Cheese Crisp recipe.

Ingredients
6 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon milk
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons cold butter

Directions
In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, toss the first six ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8 minutes, stirring once. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs, flour and milk; mix well. Spread evenly over apples.
In a bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6 minutes or until apples are tender. rotating dish twice. Serve warm.

Breakfast Burritos with Green Salsa recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 small red potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 pound bulk chorizo sausage
4 burrito-size flour tortillas
1 tablespoon butter
5 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup green salsa

Directions
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the potato slices in the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan to a baking sheet and put in the warm oven.
Stir chorizo into skillet and cook until browned and crumbly, stirring frequently to break apart. Pour off the grease, then place the chorizo in the oven with the potatoes. Wipe the skillet dry with paper towels.
Wrap the tortillas with aluminum foil and place in the warm oven.
Melt butter in the skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the eggs and continually stir while cooking. When the eggs are nearly set, mix in the chorizo and potatoes. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted; just before serving, fold in the cilantro.
Place the tortillas onto individual plates and spoon the eggs onto the lower half of each. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll the tortillas into a tight cylinder; top with green salsa to serve.

Billy's Favorite Smoky Collard Greens recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic
2 pounds collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions
Heat oil in a large pot. Saute onion and garlic until onions are translucent. Place chopped collard greens in pot, and add water to cover. Stir in brown sugar, molasses and liquid smoke. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, or until greens are tender.

Awesome Grilled Cheese Sandwiches recipe.

Ingredients
18 slices bread
4 tablespoons butter
9 slices Cheddar cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Butter one side of 9 slices of bread, and place butter-side down on a baking sheet. Arrange cheese on each slice of bread. Spread butter on 9 remaining slices of bread, and place them buttered-side up on top of the cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Flip the sandwiches, and bake an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown.

Barbecued Beef Cubes or Hamburger recipe.

Ingredients
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
1 pound sirloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
7 ounces vermicelli pasta

Directions
In a large, heavy skillet, saute onions in butter or margarine over medium heat. Add meat, and cook until browned.
Mix in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper, and ketchup. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until sauce coats the meat. Serve hot.

3-Cheese Mostaccioli Bolognese recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
1 (26 ounce) jar Prego� Traditional Italian Sauce or Prego� Organic Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli or tube-shaped pasta (ziti), cooked and drained
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Cook beef and garlic in 12-inch skillet until beef is browned, stirring to break up meat. Pour off fat. Add zucchini and cook until tender. Stir in sauce.
Stir beef mixture, pasta, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese in 3-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until hot.

Avocado Icing recipe.

Ingredients
2 avocados, peeled and pitted
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions
Combine the avocado and lime juice in a bowl; mix with a hand mixer about 2 minutes. Add the sugar in small amounts while continually mixing until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Boston Brown Bread II recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups raisins
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon margarine
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions
In a large bowl, mix together sugar, raisins, baking soda, salt, margarine and boiling water. Cover and let stand overnight.
The following day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Beat egg and flour into raisin mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.