6.14.2011

Berry Crumb Bars recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shortening
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground cinnamon
4 cups raspberries
1/2 cup white sugar
3 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease one 13x9 inch pan.
Combine 1 cup of the sugar, the flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, shortening, and egg. Dough will be crumbly. Pat half of the dough into the prepared pan.
Combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, the cornstarch and berries. Place mixture over dough in pan. Crumble the remaining dough over the tops of the berries.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until the top is slightly brown.

Asian Avocado recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Directions
Stir together garlic, ginger, and soy sauce; set aside for five minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Cut the avocado in half, and discard the pit; divide the sauce between the avocado halves. Eat with a spoon!

Aunt Mary's Chocolate Cake recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup water
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup sour milk

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate, margarine and water until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt and soda. Pour in milk and eggs. Mix the cooled chocolate mixture into the batter. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost with Best Buttercream Frosting.

Black Beans a la Olla recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, diced
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook the onions and garlic in the oil until the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the black beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cumin, and cayenne pepper; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup cilantro and simmer another 2 minutes. Stir in the green onions and remove from heat. Garnish with 1/4 cup cilantro.

Blueberry Cherry Pie recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups pitted cherries
2 cups blueberries, rinsed and drained
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

Directions
Mix sugar, flour, and cinnamon in large bowl. Add fruit. Add lemon juice, and stir well.
Pour into a 9 inch unbaked pie shell. Dot with the butter or margarine. Cover with top crust and flute edges. Cut small slits in the top.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 1 hour. I put a baking sheet under mine to catch any liquid that might bubble over.

Berry Good Sandwich recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons Neufchatel cheese
1 tablespoon strawberry jam
2 fresh strawberries, chopped
2 slices whole-grain bread

Directions
In a small bowl, mix together Neufchatel cheese and strawberry jam.
Spread strawberry flavored cheese spread over one slice of bread. Top with chopped strawberries and remaining slice of bread to make a sandwich. Remove crusts, and cut into triangles to serve.

Berries 'N' Cream recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled

Directions
In a small bowl, combine sour cream and brown sugar; stir until smooth. Chill until serving. Use as a dip for whole strawberries or drizzle over a bowl of sliced berries. Store in the refrigerator.

Boston Creme Pie Martini recipe.

Ingredients
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger vanilla vodka
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger chocolate liqueur
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger Irish cream liqueur
1 cup crushed ice
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherry

Directions
Combine vodka, chocolate liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, and crushed ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously to chill. Pour into a martini glass, garnish with a maraschino cherry, and serve.

Asian Chicken and Rice Bake recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Paprika

Directions
Spread the rice in an 11x8-inch (2-quart) shallow baking dish. Top with the chicken.
Stir the soup, water, soy sauce, vinegar, honey and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Pour the soup mixture over the chicken. Sprinkle with the paprika. Cover.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Barbecued Beef Liver recipe.

Ingredients
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound beef liver, thinly sliced
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash garlic powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions
In a resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Place the liver slices into the bag one at a time, seal, and toss to coat.
In a bowl, mix the water, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the liver slices on both sides. Pour the sauce mixture over the liver. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, until liver is tender.

Aunt Karen's Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe.

Ingredients
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen Brussels sprouts
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions
Place Brussels sprouts into a saucepan, pour in about 1/2 cup of water, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover, and cook sprouts until hot, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and drain.
Mix together the apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; add the cooked sprouts and stir to thoroughly coat with dressing. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. Just before serving, mix tomato into Brussels sprouts mixture; sprinkle with parsley.

Apricot Nectar Pound Cake recipe.

Ingredients
1 (18.25 ounce) package moist yellow cake mix
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup apricot nectar
1/4 cup apricot brandy
3 tablespoons apricot nectar
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons butter

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 or 10 inch Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, 1/2 cup of sugar, oil, 3/4 cup of apricot nectar and brandy using an electric mixer on low speed. Mix for 3 minutes on high speed. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown of the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan, then invert onto a serving plate.
To make the icing, combine 3 tablespoons of apricot nectar, 3 tablespoons of sugar and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until butter is melted and sugar has dissolved. Let cool one minute, then pour over the cake.

Best Barbequed Burgers recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup quick cooking oats
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 dash ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon dry onion soup mix

Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
In a large bowl, mix ground beef, egg, quick cooking oats, dried onion flakes, seasoning salt, pepper, ketchup, and dry onion soup mix. Form the mixture into about 4 burger patties.
Place burger patties on the prepared grill, and cook about 5 minutes on each side, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Baked Macaroni recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package macaroni
1/4 cup milk
ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons butter, sliced

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 10 to 13 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a bowl mix together the eggs, milk, and pepper. In a casserole dish, place about a third of the cooked macaroni in one layer, sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese, then layer the rest of the macaroni and cover with the remaining cheese. Coat evenly with the egg-milk mixture. Lastly, cut slices of butter and place them on top of the cheese.
Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted.

Al Capone Roast recipe.

Ingredients
3 pounds flank steak, pounded thin for easy rolling
1/4 cup olive oil
1 (4 ounce) can finely chopped black olives (optional)
1 cup minced fresh mushrooms (optional)
8 slices prosciutto
6 slices mortadella
10 slices mozzarella cheese
10 slices pepperoni sausage
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon steak seasoning

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Rub the flank steak on both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle the mushrooms and olives over the steak, if using. Place a layer of prosciutto, then a layer of mortadella, mozzarella, and then pepperoni. Season with some of the Italian seasoning. Roll the steak up around the filling, and tie with butcher's string. Rub the outside of the roll with remaining Italian seasoning, garlic powder and steak seasoning.
Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat. Sear the roast over the entire outside. Then leave the roast in the skillet, and place the skillet in the oven.
Roast for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) when taken in the center of the roast. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Bacon-Potato Burritos recipe.

Ingredients
8 bacon strips
1 1/2 cups frozen Southern-style hash brown potatoes
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
6 (8 inch) (8 inch) flour tortillas

Directions
In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp;drain on paper towels. Brown potatoes and onion in drippings. In a bowl, beat eggs; add milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Pour over potatoes; cook and stir until eggs are set. Crumble bacon and stir into eggs. Sprinkle with cheese. Meanwhile, warm tortillas according to package directions. Spoon egg mixture down center of tortillas; fold in sides of tortilla. Serve with salsa.

Baby Carrots with Dill Butter recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots
2 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions
Place carrots in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat, and drain. Gently toss with margarine, dill, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Bob's Stuffed Mushrooms recipe.

Ingredients
20 mushrooms, stems removed
2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained
1/2 cup melted butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup melted butter

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with a sheet of aluminum foil, and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Clean the mushrooms carefully with a damp paper towel or a soft mushroom brush, and place into the prepared pan upside down.
Place the clams, 1/2 cup of melted butter, onion, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Season with parsley, Italian seasoning, and pepper; mix well. Fill the mushroom caps with the clam mixture, and round over the tops. Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese, and drizzle with the remaining 1 cup of butter.
Bake in the preheated oven until the mushrooms are tender, and the mozzarella cheese has lightly browned, 25-30 minutes.

Addictive Chocolate Truffles recipe.

Ingredients
cooking spray
12 ounces milk chocolate
1/3 cup light cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

Directions
Cover a baking sheet with wax paper, and spray paper with nonstick cooking spray. Melt milk chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Stir in the cream and vanilla. Spoon tablespoon-sized scoops of the chocolate mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 30 minutes.
Melt the chocolate chips in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in shortening.
Roll each piece of chilled chocolate into a ball. Use a spoon to dip chocolate balls into the melted chocolate chip mixture. Return truffles to baking sheet, and chill until firm.

Bob's Bean Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1/3 medium onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (12 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (12 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (12 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1/8 cup white vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar

Directions
In a large bowl, toss red bell pepper, onion, and artichokes together with kidney, pinto, and garbanzo beans. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk salt and sugar with white and balsamic vinegars until completely dissolved. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Adjust seasoning as desired.
Pour dressing over bean mixture, and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Serve chilled.

Beef Wellingtons recipe.

Ingredients
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin filets
salt to taste
3 fresh thyme leaves

Directions
Combine the garlic, onion and pepper in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in cream 1/2 cup at a time while stirring constantly. Cook and stir until cream has thickened slightly and vegetables are warm. Cover, and set aside. Keep warm.
Preheat a grill for high heat. It can be an indoor grill, or your oven's broiler. Make a 1 inch slit in the center of each beef fillet. Grill each fillet for 1 to 2 minutes per side just to sear.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll out the puff pastry sheet to 1/3 inch thickness, and cut into three 8 inch squares. You may have some scraps left over. Place a fillet onto the center of each square, and spoon some of the cream mixture over the top. Pull pastry up around the sides, and pinch together at the top. Place onto a baking sheet.
Bake for about 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the pastry is nicely browned. The beef should be medium well by then, you may check with a meat thermometer to see that it is 145 to 150 degrees F (62 to 65 degrees C) for medium rare or medium doneness. Halfway through baking, drizzle the Worcestershire sauce over the pastries.
To serve, place each pastry on a serving plate. Cut a 1 inch slit through the top of each one, and insert a thyme leaf.

Beans, Some Like It Hot! recipe.

Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
4 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon curry paste
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

Directions
Stir the coconut milk, ginger, garlic, and parsley into a deep skillet over medium heat. Season with salt, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, and curry paste. Bring to a slow boil. Then stir in black beans, kidney beans, and red and green bell peppers; simmer, stirring often, until about 1/3 of the liquid is evaporated and the sauce has thickened, about 30 to 45 minutes. Cover, and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.

Buttermilk Noodle Bake recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
Dash pepper
2 cups buttermilk
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, undrained
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces egg noodles, cooked and drained

Directions
In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add buttermilk. Stir in mushrooms, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add noodles and beef mixture; mix well. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until heated through.

Artichoke Tuna Toss recipe.

Ingredients
3 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 (4.6 ounce) packages garlic and olive oil vermicelli mix
1 (16 ounce) can artichoke hearts, undrained and quartered
2 (6 ounce) cans light water-packed tuna
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cider or red wine vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced

Directions
In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Stir in vermicelli with contents of seasoning packets, artichokes, tuna, peas, oil, vinegar and garlic. Return to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until vermicelli is tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Bread and Butter Pickles II recipe.

Ingredients
25 cucumbers, thinly sliced
6 onions, thinly sliced
2 green bell peppers, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup salt
3 cups cider vinegar
5 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons mustard seed
1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon ground turmeric

Directions
In a large bowl, mix together cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers, garlic and salt. Allow to stand approximately 3 hours.
In a large saucepan, mix the cider vinegar, white sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, whole cloves and turmeric. Bring to a boil.
Drain liquid from the cucumber mixture. Stir the mixture into the boiling vinegar mixture. Remove from heat shortly before the combined mixtures return to boil.
Transfer to sterile containers. Seal and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Beth's Orange Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
1 cup shortening
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions
Cream white sugar and shortening; add eggs and stir. Add sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla; stir and set aside. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add little by little to the creamed mixture and stir well. Add 3/4 cup orange juice concentrate, and 2 tablespoons orange zest. Drop onto greased cookie sheets by teaspoonfuls.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 10 minutes. Frost cookies when they are cool.
To Make Frosting: Mix together 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, 2 Tablespoons of the thawed orange juice concentrate, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 4 Tablespoons of melted butter, 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar or enough to make frosting of spreading consistency.

Baked Tilapia with Arugula and Pecan Pesto recipe.

Ingredients
3 cups young arugula leaves, rinsed and dried
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash fresh lemon juice
sea salt to taste
1/2 cup young arugula leaves, rinsed and dried
4 (8 ounce) fillets tilapia
1 tablespoon grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Combine 3 cups arugula, garlic, pecans, olive oil, 1/4 CUP Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, black pepper, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until it reaches the consistency of a pesto sauce.
Spread 1/2 cup arugula on the prepared baking pan. Place the tilapia fillets on the arugula. Spread the remaining pesto generously on top of fillets. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on the pesto.
Bake in preheated oven until fish flakes easily, about 20 minutes.

Bacon Feta Beans recipe.

Ingredients
8 slices bacon - cooked, crumbled and divided
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water

Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly browned but only slightly crisp. Drain grease, leaving a small amount in the skillet for later use. Crumble bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish, and set aside.
Cook frozen beans in a covered, microwavable dish for about 3 minutes until thawed, but not fully cooked. Drain liquid, pat dry, and set aside.
Reheat skillet with residual bacon grease over medium-high heat. Stir in bacon and garlic until garlic is lightly golden. Add green beans and feta cheese, and season with onion powder and black pepper. Cook and stir until most of the feta cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with remaining feta cheese and crumbled bacon. Serve hot.

Boneless Buffalo Wings recipe.

Ingredients
oil for deep frying
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon butter

Directions
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl. Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture, and then roll in the flour blend. Repeat so that each piece of chicken is double coated. Refrigerate breaded chicken for 20 minutes.
Fry chicken in the hot oil, in batches. Cook until the exterior is nicely browned, and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes a batch.
Combine hot sauce and butter in a small bowl. Microwave sauce on High until melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Pour sauce over the cooked chicken; mix to coat.

Barbeque Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
In a large glass bowl mix lemon juice, vegetable oil, vinegar, oregano, and garlic powder. Place chicken pieces in the bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
On the prepared grill, cook chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear. Periodically brush chicken with the remaining marinade mixture while cooking. Discard any leftover marinade.

Blue Cheese Garlic Dip recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 garlic cloves, peeled
Assorted crackers

Directions
In a blender, combine the milk, cream cheese, blue cheese and garlic; cover and process until blended. Serve with crackers.

Biscuit-Topped Creamed Ham recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon diced pimientos

Directions
In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in soup until blended. Stir in the ham and lemon juice; heat through. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese, milk and pimientos just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 4-5 times. Roll to about 1/2-in. thickness; cut out six biscuits with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Arrange biscuits over ham mixture. Bake 18-22 minutes longer or until biscuits are golden brown. Serve in individual dishes.

Black Forest Parfaits recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups cold milk
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, divided
2 cups whipped topping, divided
6 maraschino cherries, with stems (optional)

Directions
In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Stir in 1 cup pie filling; gently fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spoon half of the pudding mixture into six tall glasses or cups. Top with remaining pie filling, pudding mixture and whipped topping. Garnish with cherries if desired.

Breakfast Bundles recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup Grape-Nuts cereal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat butter and orange juice. Add egg; mix well. Combine flour, sugar, cereal and baking powder; stir into butter mixture. Fold in bacon. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 11-13 minutes or until edges are lightly brown. Store in the refrigerator.

Banana Fritters III recipe.

Ingredients
2 quarts oil for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons canola oil
3 bananas, mashed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Directions
Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt.
In a medium bowl, mix egg, milk and canola oil. Stir into the flour mixture. Mix in bananas and lemon juice. When thoroughly mixed, form mixture into about 10 balls.
In batches, fry balls in the prepared oil 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup apple butter
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
STREUSEL TOPPING:
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, apple butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in eggs and evaporated milk. Pour into prepared pie shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted 2 inches from the center comes out clean. Sprinkle streusel topping over the pie, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
To make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine butter, flour, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans.

Autumn Fruit Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups cubed unpeeled apples
2 cups halved seedless red grapes
1 cup diced celery
1 cup walnut halves

Directions
In a saucepan, combine sugar and flour. Stir in water; bring to a boil. Cook and boil until mixture thickens. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, combine apples, grapes, celery and walnuts. Add the dressing and toss gently. Refrigerate until serving.

Apricot Kuchen recipe.

Ingredients
8 ounces dried apricot halves
3 cups cold water
2 cups sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
Ground cinnamon
Additional sugar

Directions
Place apricots and water in a bowl; soak overnight.
In a saucepan, combine apricots, soaking liquid, and sugar. Simmer until apricots are transparent. Cool; drain and set aside.
Place flour in a mixing bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Dissolve yeast in water; add to crumb mixture along with sugar, salt, eggs and cardamom. Beat until smooth (dough will be soft and sticky). Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
On a floured surface or pastry cloth, knead dough for 2 minutes. Divide into three portions; roll each in a 9-inch circle. Place each in a greased 9-inch round cake pan. Let rise until doubled, about 1 1/4 hours.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place apricots on top of dough. Combine cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle over apricots. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Bailey's Banana Colada recipe.

Ingredients
2 bananas, broken into chunks
6 fluid ounces banana liqueur
6 fluid ounces Irish cream liqueur
6 fluid ounces coconut cream
6 cups crushed ice

Directions
In a blender combine the bananas and banana liqueur; blend until smooth. Blend in the Irish cream and coconut cream (Note: Make sure the coconut cream is at room temperature, or you will not be able to pour it). Finally, add the ice and blend until smooth.