6.20.2011

Asian Lettuce Wraps with Mustard Vinaigrette recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 (11 ounce) package Tyson� Grilled and Ready™ Fully Cooked Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
5 ounces cellophane noodles
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1/2 cup scallions, shredded
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil, toasted
1 teaspoon chinese mustard
12 leaves Butter or Bibb lettuce

Directions
Place cellophane noodles in a large bowl and pour over enough boiling water to cover. Let stand for 10 minutes until soft and transparent. Drain and return to bowl.
Cook Tyson� Grilled and Ready™ Fully Cooked Grilled Chicken Breast Strips according to package directions.
Using kitchen scissors, cut noodles into two-inch thick pieces. Add chicken, carrots, scallions and cilantro. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil and Chinese mustard. Add mixture to the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and roll up.

Aunt Carol's Spinach and Fish Bake recipe.

Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 pound cod fillets
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a bowl, mix the spinach, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, about 5 tablespoons dry bread crumbs, and the egg. Spread the mixture into the bottom of a small baking dish. Arrange the cod fillets on top of the spinach mixture, and season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.
Cover, and bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Baked Three Cheese Eggplant recipe.

Ingredients
1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3/4 cup Classico� Tomato and Basil Sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush eggplant slices with olive oil on both sides, and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle garlic powder over the top. Bake for 10 minutes.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, tomatoes and spinach. Cook and stir for a few minutes until fragrant, and the tomatoes have released their juices. In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
Place the eggplant slices in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the spinach mixture. Spoon the cheese mixture over the spinach, and spread into a thin layer. Pour the pasta sauce over the cheese layer. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through and the eggplant is easily pierced with a fork.

Blueberry Flax Pancakes recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups dry pancake mix
1/2 cup flax seed meal
1 cup skim milk
1 cup fresh or thawed frozen blueberries

Directions
Set a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
In a medium bowl, stir together the pancake mix and flax seed meal. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the milk and eggs. Pour the liquid into the dry ingredients, and stir just until moistened.
Spoon 1/4 cupfuls of batter onto the hot skillet. Sprinkle with as many blueberries as desired. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook until browned on the other side.

Butterfinger Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 egg whites
1 1/4 cups chunky peanut butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 ounces each), chopped

Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add egg whites; beat well. Blend in peanut butter and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in candy bars. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls and place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Barley Lime Fiesta Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup pearl barley
2 cups water
1/2 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
3/4 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped, or to taste
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons light corn syrup, or to taste
1 tablespoon canola oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon lime juice, or to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar, or to taste
onion powder, or to taste

Directions
Bring the barley and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and chill in refrigerator.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked barley, black beans, green and red bell pepper, corn, celery, red onion, carrot, chipotle pepper, 1 tablespoon of canola oil, salt, black pepper, and cumin until thoroughly mixed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, corn syrup, 1 tablespoon of canola oil, lime juice, lemon juice, cilantro, white vinegar, and onion powder; pour dressing over barley mixture, and toss to combine. Refrigerate salad until cold.

Baked Beef and Brown Rice recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 large onion, sliced
4 carrots, grated
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 medium green pepper, diced
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups tomato juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup wheat germ

Directions
In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, layer rice, onion, carrots, beef and green pepper. Sprinkle with salt. Combine the tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce and basil; pour over the top. Sprinkle with cheese and wheat germ. cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours or until the rice is tender.

Black Bean Salsa recipe.

Ingredients
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, partially drained
2 tomatoes, diced
2 bunches green onions, chopped
cilantro leaves, for garnish

Directions
In a large bowl, mix together black beans, Mexican-style corn, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, tomatoes and green onion stalks. Garnish with desired amount of cilantro leaves. Chill in the refrigerator at least 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Aussie Breakfast Egg Mess recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup diced bacon
4 eggs, lightly beaten
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup diced ripe tomato
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon ketchup (optional)

Directions
Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion is transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and bacon, and cook 2 minutes more. Remove skillet from heat, and place the vegetable-bacon mixture in a bowl.
Pour the eggs into the same skillet. Cook and stir gently just until the eggs are soft. Stir the vegetable-bacon mixture into the eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the eggs until firm. Remove skillet from heat and stir in the tomato and cheese. If desired, stir in the ketchup.

Aunt Jules' Balsalmic Chicken with Peppers recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
4 cloves garlic, crushed
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 large red onion, cut into strips
1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and drizzle the olive oil into the hot skillet. Cook and stir 4 garlic cloves just until fragrant, about 1 minute, smashing them into the oil with a spoon as you stir. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and brown them in the hot oil until the surface is golden and the meat is no longer pink inside, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Remove the chicken breasts to a platter and keep warm.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet over medium heat, and scrape up any browned bits of flavor from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in 2 more cloves of garlic, the green, red, and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and asparagus, and cook and stir until the vegetables are brightly colored and softened, about 10 minutes. Toss the spinach leaves with the hot vegetables to just wilt the spinach. Divide the cooked vegetables between 4 serving plates, and top each plate with a chicken breast.
Stir the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar into the skillet over medium-low heat, stirring until the vinegar comes to a full boil and the sugar has dissolved. Cook the mixture until reduced and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes; spoon the balsamic sauce over each chicken breast to serve.

Best-Ever Texas Caviar recipe.

Ingredients
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans white corn, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
1 red bell pepper - cored, seeded and finely chopped
1 green bell pepper - cored, seeded and finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 bunch cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions
Mix the black beans, pinto beans, white corn, green chiles, jalapeno pepper, red and green bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro together in a large bowl.
To make the dressing, stir the rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and garlic powder together in a pan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, and cool. Pour dressing over bean mixture, and toss to mix evenly.

Auto Parts Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 leek, chopped
1/2 white onion, sliced into thin wedges
4 large potatoes, chopped
2 large carrots, sliced diagonally
1 (10.75 ounce) can herb seasoned chicken broth
2/3 cup water
1 bay leaf, crushed
ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water

Directions
In a large skillet, heat the butter/margarine and oil over medium heat. Lightly brown the chicken breast halves. Add the garlic, leek and onion and saute until they begin to soften. Add the potatoes and carrots, then add chicken broth, water, bay leaf, pepper and parsley. Simmer all together for 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
Combine 2 tablespoons each flour and water and mix together (done easily if you shake together in a jar). Turn up heat under skillet and add flour/water mixture to thicken the juices.

Blackberry Apple Pie recipe.

Ingredients
1 pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
5 cups thinly sliced, peeled cooking apples
1 pint fresh blackberries, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon water or milk
Additional sugar

Directions
Place bottom pastry in a 9-in. pie plate; top with a thin layer of apples. Combine blackberries and remaining apples in a large bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice. Add sugar and cornstarch and toss gently. Spoon into pie shell; dot with butter. Top with a lattice crust; seal edges. Combine egg and water or milk; brush over lattice top and pie edges. Bake at 375 degrees F for 50 minutes or until filling is bubbly and apples are tender. Sprinkle with additional sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Almond/Apricot Coffee Cake recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sliced almonds, divided
1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves, divided

Directions
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth and fluffy. On low speed of mixer, blend in sour cream and extract. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix just until combined. Sprinkle half of almonds in a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Spread half of batter over nuts. Carefully spoon half of preserves over batter, keeping preserves away from edges of pan. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Spoon on remaining batter; add remaining preserves to center of batter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan on rack for 20 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely.

Argentine Corn Pie recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups frozen corn
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup onion, chopped
2 cups milk
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
1 egg, beaten

Directions
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place 1 egg into a saucepan cover with water by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, immediately remove from the heat and let the egg stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water and cool the egg under cold running water in the sink; peel and chop the egg. Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Stir in the corn and return to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes; strain and set aside to cool.
Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour the milk into the saucepan and whisk in the cornstarch. Add the butter, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer whisking constantly, then cook for 2 minutes until the butter has melted and the sauce has thickened. Stir in the hard boiled egg and corn; pour into the pie crust. Brush the crust with the beaten egg.
Bake in the preheated oven until the crust and the pie are golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Apple Cinnamon Party Shots recipe.

Ingredients
1 (3 ounce) package green apple flavored gelatin mix
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup cold water
3/4 cup cinnamon schnapps

Directions
Dissolve the gelatin mix in boiling water, stirring for about 2 minutes. Stir in the cold water and schnapps and pour into shot sized disposable cups. Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.

Asparagus Roll-Ups recipe.

Ingredients
16 fresh asparagus spears
16 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Place asparagus in a skillet with a small amount of water; cook until crisp and tender, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Flatten bread with a rolling pin. Combine the cream cheese, bacon and chives; spread 1 tablespoonful on each slice of bread. Top with an asparagus spear. Roll up tightly; place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cut roll-ups in half. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

All-Bran Mochaccino Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup Kellogg's* All-Bran* Original cereal
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons instant coffee crystals
1/2 cup soft butter or margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions
In medium bowl, mix together flours, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In medium bowl, mix together cereal, milk and coffee crystals. Set aside.
In large mixing bowl, with electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg whites and vanilla.
Stir in cereal and flour mixtures until combined.
Drop by 15 mL (level tablespoon) about 5 cm (2 inches) apart on baking sheet coated with non-stick cooking spray.
Bake at 180 degrees C (350 degrees F) for about 10 minutes, until almost firm to the touch. Let cool for 2 minutes then remove to wire racks and cool completely. If desired, drizzle tops with icing. Store in airtight container.

Buffalo Mozzarella and Roma Tomatoes Pizza recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) loaf King's Hawaiian� Sweet Bread
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
4 ounces shredded mozzarella
Salt and pepper to taste
3 ounces diced buffalo mozzarella
1 tablespoon basil chiffonade (basil leaves cut into strips widthwise)

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Slice a 3/4-inch thick round slice off the top of the sweet bread loaf.
Lightly saute garlic in olive oil, set aside and cool. Dice roma tomatoes, marinate in olive oil.
Brush cut side of sweetbread with garlic and olive oil. Top sweet bread with a little shredded mozzarella, then with half of the diced tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with buffalo mozzarella and rest of the tomatoes.
Place pizza on baking sheet, cook until cheese is lightly browned, about 7-8 minutes. Top pizza with basil chiffonade. Serve.

Broccoli Cheese Casserole recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
2 tablespoons water
1 (16 ounce) jar process cheese sauce
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
4 cups cooked white rice
1 (2.25 ounce) package blanched slivered almonds

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
Place broccoli in saucepan with 2 tablespoons water. Bring water to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 5 minutes. Uncover; cook 2 to 3 more minutes, separating broccoli occasionally. Drain well.
In a small pot, cook cheese and soup together until smooth.
Combine cheese and soup, broccoli, water chestnuts, and rice in the casserole dish. Cover with almonds.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly.

Brussels Sprouts with Green Peppers recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound fresh brussels sprouts, halved
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions
Place brussels sprouts in a saucepan with 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the green pepper, celery and onion in butter for 2 minutes. Drain brussels sprouts and add to vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until sprouts are tender.

Beef Fondue with Sauces recipe.

Ingredients
CURRY SAUCE:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
MUSTARD SAUCE:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
ONION-HORSERADISH SAUCE:
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons water
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 cups vegetable oil

Directions
In three separate bowls, combine the curry sauce, mustard sauce and onion-horseradish sauce ingredients. Pat meat dry with paper towels. Heat oil in a fondue pot to 375 degrees F. Use fondue forks to cook meat in oil until it reaches desired doneness. Serve with sauces.

Apple Dumplings III recipe.

Ingredients
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
6 apples, peeled and cored
3/4 cup white sugar
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons margarine

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.)
To make the sauce: In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, cinnamon and margarine. Bring to a boil and continue to cook 5 minutes.
Roll dough out and cut into 6 pieces. Wrap each apple in dough and place in a baking pan. Pour sauce over the wrapped apples.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.

Broiled Pork Chops recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick), trimmed

Directions
In a saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside half of the sauce. Place chops on broiling pan rack. Broil about 4 in. from the heat for 4 minutes on each side. Brush with remaining sauce. Continue broiling, turning and basting occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until juices run clear. Serve with reserved sauce.

Baked Vegetables II recipe.

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

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

Best-Ever Texas Caviar recipe.

Ingredients
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans white corn, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
1 red bell pepper - cored, seeded and finely chopped
1 green bell pepper - cored, seeded and finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 bunch cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions
Mix the black beans, pinto beans, white corn, green chiles, jalapeno pepper, red and green bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro together in a large bowl.
To make the dressing, stir the rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and garlic powder together in a pan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, and cool. Pour dressing over bean mixture, and toss to mix evenly.

Baked French Fries I recipe.

Ingredients
1 large baking potato
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Cut potato into wedges. Mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder and onion powder together. Coat potatoes with oil/spice mixture and place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 45 minutes in preheated oven.

Beef and Rice Dish recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
2/3 cup water
1 cube beef bouillon
1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (11 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) package (1 ounce each) mozzarella cheese
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions
Place the ground beef, onion, garlic, and green bell pepper in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook until beef is evenly brown. Drain grease.
Mix rice, broth, water, bouillon, tomatoes, and corn into the saucepan. Season with pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 25 minutes. Top with mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses to serve.

Brooke's Best Bombshell Brownies recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup butter, melted
3 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
Combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each, until thoroughly blended.
Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture until blended. Stir in the chocolate morsels. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove, and cool pan on wire rack before cutting.

Blueberry Orange Bread recipe.

Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup margarine, softened
2 tablespoons orange zest
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup fresh blueberries

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease the bottom of one 5x9 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, egg, orange zest, milk and orange juice. Beat at low speed just until moistened. Then beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Fold in the blueberries and spread into the prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick poked into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Apricot Baked Ham recipe.

Ingredients
1 (5 pound) fully-cooked, bone-in ham
20 whole cloves
1/2 cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons dry mustard
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

Directions
Score the surface of the ham with shallow diamond-shaped cuts. Combine preserves and mustard; spread over ham. Pat brown sugar over apricot mixture. Place ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 20 minutes per pound or until ham is heated through and thermometer reads 140 degrees F.

Black Hills Golden Egg Bake recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

Directions
In a skillet, saute mushrooms and green pepper in butter until tender. In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, flour, baking powder and salt if desired; mix well. Add mushroom mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients; mix well.
Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F; bake 25-35 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

All Purpose Lime Marinade recipe.

Ingredients
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder

Directions
To make the marinade, whisk together the lime juice, teriyaki sauce, green onions, ginger, and ancho powder.
To use, marinate your chosen meat for 2 to 4 hours. Grill over hardwood charcoal.