Ingredients
1 cup blueberries, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Dredge the blueberries in 2 teaspoons flour; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Mix in the lemon zest. In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt.
Stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture alternately with the milk. Fold in the blueberries. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Allow bread to cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.
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Basic Irish Soda Bread With Cheese recipe.
Ingredients
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk, or as needed
Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Beat eggs in a bowl and set aside. Place the Parmesan cheese into a shallow bowl.
In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking soda until well combined. Add in milk, several tablespoons at a time, until the mixture forms a soft dough. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface, and knead several times until the dough comes together.
Roll the dough out into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick, and cut into 2x3-inch squares. Brush each square with beaten egg, and dip the top of the square into the Parmesan cheese. Place the squares onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until the squares are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk, or as needed
Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Beat eggs in a bowl and set aside. Place the Parmesan cheese into a shallow bowl.
In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking soda until well combined. Add in milk, several tablespoons at a time, until the mixture forms a soft dough. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface, and knead several times until the dough comes together.
Roll the dough out into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick, and cut into 2x3-inch squares. Brush each square with beaten egg, and dip the top of the square into the Parmesan cheese. Place the squares onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until the squares are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Brandy Sweet Potatoes recipe.
Ingredients
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl, then mix in the white sugar, brown sugar, butter, eggs, brandy, and vanilla extract. Spread potatoes in a 9-inch square baking dish.
Bake until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl, then mix in the white sugar, brown sugar, butter, eggs, brandy, and vanilla extract. Spread potatoes in a 9-inch square baking dish.
Bake until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.
25-Minute Chicken and Noodles recipe.
Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) can Swanson� Chicken Broth or Swanson� Natural Goodness™ Chicken Broth
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups frozen vegetable combination (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)
2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
Directions
Mix broth, basil, pepper and vegetables in skillet. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 5 minutes.
Stir in noodles. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Add chicken and heat through.
1 (14 ounce) can Swanson� Chicken Broth or Swanson� Natural Goodness™ Chicken Broth
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups frozen vegetable combination (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)
2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
Directions
Mix broth, basil, pepper and vegetables in skillet. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 5 minutes.
Stir in noodles. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Add chicken and heat through.
Baked Ziti with Turkey Meatballs recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely diced onion
3 tablespoons chopped, toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup grated Romano cheese
6 cups tomato sauce
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
Directions
In a bowl, stir together turkey, garlic, bread crumbs, onion, pine nuts, parsley, egg, salt and pepper. Form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
In a large heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Cook half of meatballs, shaking skillet, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer meatballs to paper towels to drain. Brown remaining meatballs in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same manner.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oil a 3 to 4 quart gratin dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until just al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
In a small bowl, toss together mozzarella and Romano cheese.
Spoon about 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce and half the meatballs into prepared dish, and spoon half the pasta on top. Spread half remaining sauce and half cheese mixture over pasta. Top with remaining meatballs, and drop dollops of ricotta over meatballs. Spread remaining pasta over ricotta, and top with remaining sauce and cheese mixture. Bake in middle of oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
1 pound ground turkey
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely diced onion
3 tablespoons chopped, toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup grated Romano cheese
6 cups tomato sauce
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
Directions
In a bowl, stir together turkey, garlic, bread crumbs, onion, pine nuts, parsley, egg, salt and pepper. Form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
In a large heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Cook half of meatballs, shaking skillet, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer meatballs to paper towels to drain. Brown remaining meatballs in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same manner.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oil a 3 to 4 quart gratin dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until just al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
In a small bowl, toss together mozzarella and Romano cheese.
Spoon about 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce and half the meatballs into prepared dish, and spoon half the pasta on top. Spread half remaining sauce and half cheese mixture over pasta. Top with remaining meatballs, and drop dollops of ricotta over meatballs. Spread remaining pasta over ricotta, and top with remaining sauce and cheese mixture. Bake in middle of oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Artichoke Wonton Cups recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (14 ounce) can water packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (12 ounce) package wonton wrappers
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, onion powder and garlic powder; mix well. Stir in the mozzarella cheese and artichokes; set aside.
Coat one side of each wonton wrapper with nonstick cooking spray; press greased side down into miniature muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Fill each cup with 1 tablespoon artichoke mixture. Bake 5-6 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve warm.
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (14 ounce) can water packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (12 ounce) package wonton wrappers
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, onion powder and garlic powder; mix well. Stir in the mozzarella cheese and artichokes; set aside.
Coat one side of each wonton wrapper with nonstick cooking spray; press greased side down into miniature muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Fill each cup with 1 tablespoon artichoke mixture. Bake 5-6 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Banana Pudding with Meringue recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
6 bananas, peeled and sliced
1 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafer cookies
2 egg whites
3 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Line the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with vanilla wafer cookies. Top with a layer of banana slices. Repeat layers until you reach the top of the dish or run out of bananas. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, stir together the brown sugar and flour so there are no lumps. Mix in the egg and egg yolks. Gradually stir in the milk while warming over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for about 1 minute. Then, pour the hot pudding evenly over the layers of banana and cookie in the casserole dish.
In a separate clean bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric mixer until they can hold a soft peak. Gradually sprinkle in the sugar while continuing to whip until they can hold a firm peak. Use a spatula to spread the meringue over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven until the meringue has browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
6 bananas, peeled and sliced
1 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafer cookies
2 egg whites
3 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Line the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with vanilla wafer cookies. Top with a layer of banana slices. Repeat layers until you reach the top of the dish or run out of bananas. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, stir together the brown sugar and flour so there are no lumps. Mix in the egg and egg yolks. Gradually stir in the milk while warming over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for about 1 minute. Then, pour the hot pudding evenly over the layers of banana and cookie in the casserole dish.
In a separate clean bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric mixer until they can hold a soft peak. Gradually sprinkle in the sugar while continuing to whip until they can hold a firm peak. Use a spatula to spread the meringue over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven until the meringue has browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Berry Good Smoothie recipe.
Ingredients
16 cubes ice
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup mixed berry fruit juice
1/2 cup frozen red raspberries
2 1/4 cups frozen mixed berries
1/4 cup frozen blueberries
Directions
Blend 16 ice cubes in a blender until crushed. Pour in water and juice. Blend. Pour in frozen berries. Blend until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses.
16 cubes ice
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup mixed berry fruit juice
1/2 cup frozen red raspberries
2 1/4 cups frozen mixed berries
1/4 cup frozen blueberries
Directions
Blend 16 ice cubes in a blender until crushed. Pour in water and juice. Blend. Pour in frozen berries. Blend until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses.
Braised Lamb Shanks recipe.
Ingredients
2 large white onions, chopped
4 lamb shanks
2 cups dry red wine
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, pressed
2 lemons, quartered
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the onions in a layer in the bottom of a Dutch oven or medium roasting pan with a lid. Arrange the lamb shanks on top of the onions. Pour the wine, balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the lamb. Place a clove of pressed garlic next to each shank, and a quarter of a lemon on each side. Pour the tomatoes over everything, then season with salt, pepper and basil.
Cover and place in the preheated oven. Cook for 3 hours. Use juices from the pan to make a nice flavorful gravy.
2 large white onions, chopped
4 lamb shanks
2 cups dry red wine
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, pressed
2 lemons, quartered
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the onions in a layer in the bottom of a Dutch oven or medium roasting pan with a lid. Arrange the lamb shanks on top of the onions. Pour the wine, balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the lamb. Place a clove of pressed garlic next to each shank, and a quarter of a lemon on each side. Pour the tomatoes over everything, then season with salt, pepper and basil.
Cover and place in the preheated oven. Cook for 3 hours. Use juices from the pan to make a nice flavorful gravy.
Brenda's Apple and Pomegranate Crisp recipe.
Ingredients
4 medium apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 pomegranate, skin and light-colored membrane removed
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, toss together the apples, pomegranate seeds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread evenly into the prepared pan. In the same bowl, stir together the oats, flour and sugar. Rub in the butter between your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the fruit.
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the apples are soft. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
4 medium apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 pomegranate, skin and light-colored membrane removed
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, toss together the apples, pomegranate seeds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread evenly into the prepared pan. In the same bowl, stir together the oats, flour and sugar. Rub in the butter between your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the fruit.
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the apples are soft. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Authentic Thai Cashew Chicken recipe.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon Thai garlic chile paste
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
1 zucchini, chopped
1 yellow squash, chopped
6 ounces broccoli, chopped
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
1/2 cup unsalted cashew nuts
Directions
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and yellow bell pepper until tender. Mix in the ketchup, oyster sauce, soy sauce, chicken broth, sugar, and chile paste. Place the chicken, zucchini, squash, broccoli, and mushrooms in the skillet. Continue to cook and stir 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear. Mix in the cashews just before serving.
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon Thai garlic chile paste
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
1 zucchini, chopped
1 yellow squash, chopped
6 ounces broccoli, chopped
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
1/2 cup unsalted cashew nuts
Directions
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and yellow bell pepper until tender. Mix in the ketchup, oyster sauce, soy sauce, chicken broth, sugar, and chile paste. Place the chicken, zucchini, squash, broccoli, and mushrooms in the skillet. Continue to cook and stir 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear. Mix in the cashews just before serving.
Baked Brie in Phyllo with Mango Chutney recipe.
Ingredients
3 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce) round Brie cheese
1/4 cup mango chutney
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place on sheet of phyllo on your work surface. Brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Lay a second sheet on top of the first, and brush with an additional tablespoon of olive oil. Place the third sheet on top. Place the brie towards the middle of one of the narrow edges of phyllo dough and roll up. Fold the ends of the phyllo under the brie, place onto a baking sheet, and brush with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Bake in preheated oven until phyllo is golden, about 15 minutes. Place onto serving platter, and spoon the mango chutney over top.
3 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce) round Brie cheese
1/4 cup mango chutney
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place on sheet of phyllo on your work surface. Brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Lay a second sheet on top of the first, and brush with an additional tablespoon of olive oil. Place the third sheet on top. Place the brie towards the middle of one of the narrow edges of phyllo dough and roll up. Fold the ends of the phyllo under the brie, place onto a baking sheet, and brush with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Bake in preheated oven until phyllo is golden, about 15 minutes. Place onto serving platter, and spoon the mango chutney over top.
Asian Pork Tenderloin recipe.
Ingredients
1/3 cup lite soy sauce
1/4 cup sesame oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 cup packed light brown sugar
3 green onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 tablespoons Asian chile paste
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 (2 pound) fat-trimmed pork tenderloin
Directions
Pour into a medium bowl the soy sauce, sesame oil, and Worcestershire sauce. Then whisk in brown sugar, green onions, garlic, chile paste, and pepper. Place the tenderloin in a shallow dish. Pour sauce over tenderloin, turning the meat a few times to coat. Cover dish, and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Transfer pork with marinade into an aluminum foil-lined baking pan.
Roast in a preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes. Remove, and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before carving.
1/3 cup lite soy sauce
1/4 cup sesame oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 cup packed light brown sugar
3 green onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 tablespoons Asian chile paste
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 (2 pound) fat-trimmed pork tenderloin
Directions
Pour into a medium bowl the soy sauce, sesame oil, and Worcestershire sauce. Then whisk in brown sugar, green onions, garlic, chile paste, and pepper. Place the tenderloin in a shallow dish. Pour sauce over tenderloin, turning the meat a few times to coat. Cover dish, and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Transfer pork with marinade into an aluminum foil-lined baking pan.
Roast in a preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes. Remove, and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before carving.
Apple Dump Cake recipe.
Ingredients
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 (18.25 ounce) package apples and cinnamon muffin mix
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch baking pan
Mix apple pie filling with ground cinnamon to taste. Pour mixture into pan. Sprinkle apples and cinnamon mixture over top of apples.
In a small saucepan melt the butter or margarine and pour evenly over the top of the cake. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon if desired.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot with ice cream!
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 (18.25 ounce) package apples and cinnamon muffin mix
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch baking pan
Mix apple pie filling with ground cinnamon to taste. Pour mixture into pan. Sprinkle apples and cinnamon mixture over top of apples.
In a small saucepan melt the butter or margarine and pour evenly over the top of the cake. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon if desired.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot with ice cream!
Beer Brats with Chutney and Sauerkraut recipe.
Ingredients
1 (19 ounce) package Bob Evans� Beer Brats
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
For Mustard Chutney:
1/2 cup Major Grey mango chutney
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced celery
1 (14 ounce) can sauerkraut
Directions
Simmer Bratwurst in 1/2-cup water for 15 minutes, turning occasionally and adding more water if necessary. Remove from skillet. Preheat grill to medium heat. In small bowl, combine mustard, garlic, rosemary and vinegar. Brush to cover bratwurst. Grill bratwurst until internal temperature is 160 degrees F, about 5 to 10 minutes.
To make Mustard Chutney, combine chutney, mustard, onion and celery. Heat sauerkraut in saucepan or microwave oven until hot. Serve bratwurst on top of sauerkraut with Mustard Chutney on the side.
1 (19 ounce) package Bob Evans� Beer Brats
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
For Mustard Chutney:
1/2 cup Major Grey mango chutney
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced celery
1 (14 ounce) can sauerkraut
Directions
Simmer Bratwurst in 1/2-cup water for 15 minutes, turning occasionally and adding more water if necessary. Remove from skillet. Preheat grill to medium heat. In small bowl, combine mustard, garlic, rosemary and vinegar. Brush to cover bratwurst. Grill bratwurst until internal temperature is 160 degrees F, about 5 to 10 minutes.
To make Mustard Chutney, combine chutney, mustard, onion and celery. Heat sauerkraut in saucepan or microwave oven until hot. Serve bratwurst on top of sauerkraut with Mustard Chutney on the side.
Buttermilk Salad recipe.
Ingredients
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
1 (6 ounce) package apricot or peach flavored gelatin mix
2 cups buttermilk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
Place the pineapple in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir in the gelatin mix until completely dissolved. Remove to a bowl, and chill until partially set, about 1 hour. Stir in buttermilk, and chill again until thickened. Fold in whipped topping, and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
1 (6 ounce) package apricot or peach flavored gelatin mix
2 cups buttermilk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
Place the pineapple in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir in the gelatin mix until completely dissolved. Remove to a bowl, and chill until partially set, about 1 hour. Stir in buttermilk, and chill again until thickened. Fold in whipped topping, and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.
Banana Split Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup mashed bananas
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs and mashed banana. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves; blend into the banana mixture. Stir in the nuts. Cover, and chill for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until no imprint remains when touched. Cool on wire racks.
1/2 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup mashed bananas
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs and mashed banana. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves; blend into the banana mixture. Stir in the nuts. Cover, and chill for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until no imprint remains when touched. Cool on wire racks.
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.
Baked Candied Tomatoes recipe.
Ingredients
3 cups canned tomatoes
1 1/2 cups white sugar
4 slices white bread
6 tablespoons butter
1 pinch ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Mix together the tomatoes and sugar; pour into 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
Crumble bread and cover tomatoes. Place sliced butter on top, sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until thickened, pressing bread down often.
3 cups canned tomatoes
1 1/2 cups white sugar
4 slices white bread
6 tablespoons butter
1 pinch ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Mix together the tomatoes and sugar; pour into 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
Crumble bread and cover tomatoes. Place sliced butter on top, sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until thickened, pressing bread down often.
Brownie Oat Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup white sugar
1 cup quick cooking oats
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Spray cookie sheet with non-stick spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the egg whites, syrup, and vanilla. Drop by spoonfuls on the prepared cookie sheet.
Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup white sugar
1 cup quick cooking oats
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Spray cookie sheet with non-stick spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the egg whites, syrup, and vanilla. Drop by spoonfuls on the prepared cookie sheet.
Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
BBQ Chicken Sandwiches recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
6 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Directions
In a saucepan, saute the onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender. stir in the salsa, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add chicken; stir to coat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve about 1/3 cup chicken mixture on each bun.
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
6 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Directions
In a saucepan, saute the onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender. stir in the salsa, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add chicken; stir to coat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve about 1/3 cup chicken mixture on each bun.
Birds' Nests IV recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped pecans
1/4 cup warm water
3/4 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
Separate the eggs. Chop the nuts fine.
Cream together 1 cup softened butter and sugar. Add the yolks, and beat well. Add the flour, and mix well.
Make small balls out of dough. Roll balls in egg white, and then in the nuts. Place balls on greased cookie sheets, and press center of cookie with thumb. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 minutes. Press center of cookie again, bake until lightly browned 4 to 6 minutes. Cool cookies on racks.
To make frosting, begin by blending the water, shortening, vanilla, and 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine together thoroughly. Slowly add confectioners' sugar, and mix until smooth and creamy. More water may be needed to make desired consistency.
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped pecans
1/4 cup warm water
3/4 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
Separate the eggs. Chop the nuts fine.
Cream together 1 cup softened butter and sugar. Add the yolks, and beat well. Add the flour, and mix well.
Make small balls out of dough. Roll balls in egg white, and then in the nuts. Place balls on greased cookie sheets, and press center of cookie with thumb. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 minutes. Press center of cookie again, bake until lightly browned 4 to 6 minutes. Cool cookies on racks.
To make frosting, begin by blending the water, shortening, vanilla, and 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine together thoroughly. Slowly add confectioners' sugar, and mix until smooth and creamy. More water may be needed to make desired consistency.
Blueberry Coffee Cake recipe.
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cold butter
Directions
For batter, in a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Combine 1 cup flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Toss blueberries with remaining flour. Stir blueberries and cream cheese into creamed mixture (batter will be thick). Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
For topping, in a small bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 375 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
1/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cold butter
Directions
For batter, in a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Combine 1 cup flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Toss blueberries with remaining flour. Stir blueberries and cream cheese into creamed mixture (batter will be thick). Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
For topping, in a small bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 375 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Basic Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups Basic Cookie Mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Lightly beat egg and stir into Basic Cookie Mix. Stir in the butter. Add vanilla and chocolate chips. Mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
2 cups Basic Cookie Mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Lightly beat egg and stir into Basic Cookie Mix. Stir in the butter. Add vanilla and chocolate chips. Mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
Asian Noodle Toss recipe.
Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti
1 (10 ounce) package julienned carrots
8 ounces sugar snap peas
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup stir-fry sauce
Directions
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Stir in carrots and peas; cook 1 minute longer. Drain; place in a bowl. Add the chicken, oranges and stir-fry sauce; toss to coat.
8 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti
1 (10 ounce) package julienned carrots
8 ounces sugar snap peas
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup stir-fry sauce
Directions
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Stir in carrots and peas; cook 1 minute longer. Drain; place in a bowl. Add the chicken, oranges and stir-fry sauce; toss to coat.
Banana Nut Yeast Bread recipe.
Ingredients
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 1/3 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees)
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Directions
In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the bananas, sugar, milk, butter, salt, eggs and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in nuts. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff batter. Do not knead. Spoon into two greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 1/3 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees)
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Directions
In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the bananas, sugar, milk, butter, salt, eggs and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in nuts. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff batter. Do not knead. Spoon into two greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Beer Butt Chicken recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
1 (4 pound) whole chicken
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.
In a small skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter. Mix in 1 tablespoon garlic salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, salt, and pepper.
Discard 1/2 the beer, leaving the remainder in the can. Add remaining butter, garlic salt, paprika, and desired amount of salt and pepper to beer can. Place can on a disposable baking sheet. Set chicken on can, inserting can into the cavity of the chicken. Baste chicken with the melted, seasoned butter.
Place baking sheet with beer and chicken on the prepared grill. Cook over low heat for about 3 hours, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
1 (4 pound) whole chicken
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.
In a small skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter. Mix in 1 tablespoon garlic salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, salt, and pepper.
Discard 1/2 the beer, leaving the remainder in the can. Add remaining butter, garlic salt, paprika, and desired amount of salt and pepper to beer can. Place can on a disposable baking sheet. Set chicken on can, inserting can into the cavity of the chicken. Baste chicken with the melted, seasoned butter.
Place baking sheet with beer and chicken on the prepared grill. Cook over low heat for about 3 hours, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
Baked Beans I recipe.
Ingredients
1 (29 ounce) can baked beans with pork
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a casserole dish, combine beans, brown sugar, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.
Bake, covered, for 45 minutes or until bubbly.
1 (29 ounce) can baked beans with pork
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a casserole dish, combine beans, brown sugar, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.
Bake, covered, for 45 minutes or until bubbly.
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