7.24.2011

Anu's Bhapa Doi recipe.

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

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

Brown Soda Bread recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup wheat bran
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly flour a 9x5 loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, bran, baking soda, and salt; cut in the butter with a pastry blender until the pea sized pieces form. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, milk, and mayonnaise. Stir the yogurt into the flour until just mixed. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden.

Basil Chicken over Angel Hair recipe.

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 cups boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook angel hair pasta until it is al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onions and garlic. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken, basil, salt and hot pepper sauce. Reduce heat to medium, and cover skillet. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is hot and tomatoes are soft.
Toss sauce with hot cooked angel hair pasta to coat. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Aromatic Asian Burgers (Abalos Style) recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 green onion, chopped
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and diced
1 tablespoon peanut oil

Directions
Knead together the sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, ground ginger, onion powder, pepper, ground beef, green onion, and water chestnuts in a bowl until evenly combined; form into four patties.
Heat the peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook in the skillet until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes per side for well done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Antipasto Salad recipe.

Ingredients
6 cups torn lettuce leaves
8 ounces hard salami, julienned
6 ounces provolone cheese, julienned
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can pitted ripe olives , drained, halved
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions
Place the lettuce on a large serving platter. Arrange the salami, cheeses, tomatoes and olives over top. Sprinkle with chives. In a blender, combine the remaining ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Drizzle over salad.

Brocomole Dip recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli, cooked and chilled
1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
3 tablespoons chopped onions
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Directions
In a food processor or blender, combine the broccoli, sour cream, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice and chile powder. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Auntie Willie's Dutch Apple Pie recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup superfine sugar
2 cups cake flour
8 large tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, combine butter, sugar, egg and flour. Stir with spoon for a few moments until mixture hangs together a bit. Then use hands to form dough. Pat a bit more than 1/2 of the dough on the bottom and sides of 9 inch pie dish.
Fill pie shell with apples and dust them with cinnamon. Crumble the rest of the dough over top of apples until they are more or less covered evenly. If desired, sprinkle a handful of sugar over the top for a sugary top crust. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Apricot Meringue Pie recipe.

Ingredients
12 ounces dried apricots, chopped
1 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 cups sugar, divided
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 (9 inch) pastry shell, baked

Directions
In a saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until apricots are softened. In a bowl, combine 2 cups sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir into apricot mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir a small amount of hot filling into yolks. Return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 1 minute longer or until glossy and clear. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Keep warm.
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Pour hot filling into crust. Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing edges to crust.
Bake at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Chill for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Beef and Bean Stew recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, divided
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Directions
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, paprika, salt and cayenne. Add beef and shake to coat. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown beef in 2 tablespoons oil. Remove with a slotted spoon. In the same pan, saute onions in the remaining oil. Add water, tomato paste, sage and thyme; mix well. Return beef to pan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed. Stir in beans. Cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until meat is tender.

Apple Avocado Salad with Tangerine Dressing recipe.

Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) package baby greens
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 apple - peeled, cored and sliced
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
4 mandarin oranges, juiced
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste

Directions
In a large bowl, toss together the baby greens, red onion, walnuts, blue cheese, and lemon zest. Mix in the apple and avocado just before serving.
In a container with a lid, mix the mandarin orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Drizzle over the salad as desired.

Almond Chicken and Rice recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 (3 1/2) pound broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds, divided

Directions
Place the rice in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish; top with chicken. In a bowl, combine soup, milk, celery, onion, parsley, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of almonds. Pour over chicken. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear.

Baked Cornish Game Hens recipe.

Ingredients
2 Cornish game hens
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup melted butter

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a small bowl combine the 1/2 cup melted butter, onion, celery, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, basil, oregano and parsley.
Season hens inside and out with salt and pepper to taste, then stuff with equal amounts butter/vegetable mixture. Place stuffed birds in a 9x13 inch baking dish, breast side up. Drizzle with 1/4 cup melted butter.
Cover dish and bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove cover and brown at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

Broccoli-Cheese Corn Bread recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 (8.5 ounce) package corn bread/muffin mix
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, chopped

Directions
In a bowl, combine eggs, butter and salt. Stir in corn bread mix just until blended. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Slice and serve warm.

Black and White Pizza recipe.

Ingredients
1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1 (6 ounce) package frozen ready to eat chicken breast strips, thawed
1/2 cup canned black beans, drained
1 (6 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (4 ounce) can sliced jalapeno peppers
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic, and cook just until fragrant. Add chicken strips, and cook until heated through.
Spread Alfredo sauce over the pizza crust, and sprinkle on some of the shredded cheese. Arrange chicken strips and garlic over the cheese, and put on as many black beans as you like. Place jalapeno slices on top, then cover with remaining cheese. Garnish with a sprinkle of dried parsley flakes.
Place pizza directly on the oven rack. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until crust is crispy and cheese is melted.

Best Ever Meatloaf I recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup tomato juice
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine meat, tomato juice, oats, egg, chopped onion, salt and pepper. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Press into 8x4 inch loaf pan.
Bake for 1 hour, or until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear. Drain. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Apple Cheddar Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese. In a small bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Autumn Apple-Squash Crisp recipe.

Ingredients
4 1/2 cups butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
4 large Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored and chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and shredded
1 cup raisins
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup wheat bran
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup melted butter

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom of a pan. Place the squash into a steamer basket fitted into the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and steam the squash until tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. Cool.
Place the squash, 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, eggs, milk, vanilla, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is smooth. Pour into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the apples, carrots, and raisins until evenly blended. Spread the mixture over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Mix together the rolled oats, wheat bran, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon with the melted butter in a bowl until crumbly. Spoon the topping over the apple-squash mixture.
Bake in preheated oven until top is golden brown and the apples are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.

Basil, Roasted Peppers and Monterey Jack Cornbread recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1 cup chopped onion
1 3/4 cups cornmeal
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups shredded pepperjack cheese
1 1/3 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained
2 ounces roasted marinated red bell peppers, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Butter a 9x9x2 inch baking pan.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Cool.
Mix cornmeal with the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda in large bowl. Add 7 tablespoons butter and rub with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Whisk buttermilk and eggs in medium bowl to blend. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and stir until blended. Mix in cheese, corn, red peppers, basil, and onion. Transfer to prepared pan.
Bake cornbread until golden and tester inserted comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool 20 minutes in pan. Cut cornbread into squares.

Apple, Beet and Avocado Salad recipe.

Ingredients
3 medium beets
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 onion, sliced into thin rings
1 apple - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts
3/4 cup apple cider
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Wash beets, and place in a baking dish with 1/4 cup water. Cover and bake for 1 hour or until tender. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
Whisk together the apple cider, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, mustard and celery seed.
Peel and slice the beets, combine with the vinaigrette and refrigerate at least half an hour.
Divide the greens among four salad plates. Drain beets, and reserve dressing. Decoratively arrange overlapping layers of beet, onion, apple, and avocado on the greens. Drizzle with reserved dressing. Sprinkle on the nuts, and serve at once.

Brooklyn Girl's Penne Arrabiata recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
6 cloves garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
1 (12 ounce) package dried penne pasta
2 cups bread crumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 pound thin chicken breast cutlets

Directions
Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, and saute for a few minutes. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, and saute for another minute. Pour in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, and add the basil. Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta, and cook for 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
In a small bowl, whisk eggs with a fork. Place bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Stir the garlic powder, salt and pepper into the bread crumbs. Dip chicken cutlets into the egg, then press into the bread crumbs until completely coated.
Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken for about 5 minutes per side, or until the coating is a nice dark brown color.
Remove chicken, and cut into slices. Toss the chicken slices into the sauce, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir in the cooked penne, simmer for a few more minutes to soak up the flavor, then serve.

Almond Bark Drop Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds white confectioners' coating
1 cup peanut butter
2 cups dry-roasted peanuts
3 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Directions
In a microwave oven or over a double boiler, melt the white confectioners' coating, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until well blended. Fold in the peanuts crisp rice cereal and marshmallows. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto waxed paper lined baking sheets.
Chill until set. Store in refrigerator.

Beer-Boiled Shrimp recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
5 pounds large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb), peeled and deveined
3 (12 fluid ounce) bottles beer

Directions
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the salt and shrimp. Pour the beer over the shrimp, and simmer just until the shrimp turn pink. Turn off the heat, and allow the shrimp to sit at least 1/2 hour. Serve while still warm, or refrigerate and reheat before serving.

Beef and Mushroom Stuffed Peppers recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 white onion, diced
2 cups beef gravy
salt and pepper to taste
3 small red bell peppers, halved and seeded
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Brown beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Halfway through browning, add mushrooms and onion. Continue cooking until meat is fully browned; drain fat from skillet. Stir in enough gravy to bond mixture without making it soupy. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat a medium saucepan of water until boiling. Place peppers in water, and boil for 2 to 3 minutes, until just tender; remove from water. Place peppers, hollow side up, in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and fill each with beef mixture.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until bubbling. Top with cheese, and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Serve in a small pool of gravy.

Breaded, Fried, Softly Spiced Tofu recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
2 cups vegetable broth
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions
Cut pressed tofu into 1/2-inch thick slices; then cut again into 1/2-inch wide sticks. Place tofu in a bowl, and pour broth over the top. Set aside to soak.
In a separate bowl, stir together flour, yeast, salt, pepper, sage, and cayenne.
Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove tofu sticks from broth, and squeeze most (but not all) of the liquid from them. Roll sticks in breading. (You may have to roll sticks twice to end up with a fairly dry outer layer of breading.) Place tofu in hot oil; fry until crisp and browned on all sides. Add more oil if necessary.

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.

Bird's Nest Egg Salad recipe.

Ingredients
3 cups chow mein noodles
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
Lettuce Leaves

Directions
In a small bowl, beat egg. Add chow mein noodles and garlic salt; stir to coat. Drop by 1/3 cupfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Using fingers, shape each into a nest; make an indentation in the center of each. Bake at 350 degrees F for 11-13 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a bowl, combine the first eight egg salad ingredients; mix well. Just before serving, spoon 1/4 cupful into each nest. Serve on a lettuce-lined plate if desired.

Best Tuna Casserole recipe.

Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen green peas
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 cup crushed potato chips

Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix noodles, onion, 1 cup cheese, peas, tuna, soup and mushrooms. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and top with potato chip crumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is bubbly.

Baked Coconut Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
15 gingersnap cookies, crushed
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces

Directions
Place the chicken in a large bowl. Pour enough of the coconut milk over the chicken to completely cover; refrigerate 3 hours.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine the breadcrumbs, gingersnap cookies, and coconut in a bowl. Dip each chicken piece in the beaten egg and then cover with the breadcrumb mixture. Arrange coated chicken pieces in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish. Scatter the butter pieces over the chicken. Pour enough coconut milk into the dish to cover the bottom of the dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink, about 40 minutes.

All-Bran's Best Bran Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups Kellogg's* All-Bran* Original cereal or All-Bran Buds*
1/3 cup shortening or vegetable oil

Directions
Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In large mixing bowl, combine cereal and milk. Let stand about 2 minutes or until cereal softens. Add egg and shortening. Beat well. Add flour mixture, stirring only until combined. Portion batter evenly into twelve greased 2 1/2-inch muffin pan cups coated with cooking spray.
Bake in oven at 200 degrees C (400 degrees F) for about 25 minutes or until muffins are golden brown. Serve warm.

Artichoke Tossed Salad recipe.

Ingredients
2 heads romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
1 pound bacon, cooked and drained
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
1 (4 ounce) package blue cheese crumbles
1 cup sliced celery
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
6 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 teaspoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions
In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and refrigerate. In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, onion, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. With blender running, add oil in a steady stream; blend until thickened. Drizzle over salad; toss gently. Serve immediately.

Boiling Water Crust II recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup shortening
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup boiling water
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt

Directions
Place shortening and milk in a large heatproof bowl. Pour in boiling water and whisk until mixture is the consistency of heavy cream.
In a medium bowl, mix together flour and salt. Add to shortening mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon just until dough forms a ball. Refrigerate before rolling out.

Bacon Wrapped Bratwurst recipe.

Ingredients
4 bratwurst
3 (12 ounce) cans light beer
5 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 slices bacon, cut in half

Directions
Poke bratwurst several times with a small fork, and place into a saucepan with the beer. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the bratwurst from the beer, and allow to cool to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and place a wire rack on top.
Toss the brown sugar and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl and set aside. Cut each bratwurst into three pieces, wrap each piece with half strip of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Toss the bratwurst with the cayenne mixture to coat, then place onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven until the bacon is brown and crisp, 25 to 35 minutes.

Beef Egg Rolls recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sherry
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 large head cabbage, finely shredded
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sherry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 quarts vegetable oil for deep frying
1 (16 ounce) package egg roll wrappers

Directions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef, then mix in onion, garlic, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 2 tablespoons sherry, and ginger. Continue to saute just until onions are tender. Transfer mixture to a bowl and set aside.
In the same skillet, saute cabbage with water, 1 tablespoon oil, sugar, and remaining soy sauce, sherry, salt, and pepper. Continue to saute until cabbage is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Return meat mixture to pan and stir together with cabbage over low heat until heated through. Remove from heat.
Pour oil into a deep pan and heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fill each egg roll wrapper with approximately 1/4 cup of filling and roll up according to package directions. Fry in preheated oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Bacon & Eggs Spaghetti recipe.

Ingredients
12 ounces cooked and drained spaghetti
8 thick slices bacon, diced
2 onions, chopped
4 ounces processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta), cubed

Directions
In a large skillet, cook the bacon and remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Add the onion to the bacon drippings and cook until clear (about 5 minutes). Add the spaghetti and the bacon to the onions and toss until well mixed.
Add the eggs and the cheese and stir until the cheese is melted. Serve while warm.

Bryan's Sweet and Hot Tomato Pasta Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon crumbled dried red chile pepper
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
3/4 cup brown sugar, divided

Directions
In a saucepan, combine olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and red peppers and lightly saute over high heat.
Reduce heat to low and mix in tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir in celery salt, salt and pepper. Start with 1/2 cup of the brown sugar and mix into the sauce. Gradually add brown sugar, depending on acidity of tomatoes. First taste of sauce should be sweet.

Awesome Fried Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 quart buttermilk
1 tablespoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
oil for frying

Directions
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine chicken, buttermilk and salt. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, Italian dressing mix, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Remove chicken from buttermilk, and coat well with flour mixture. Let set on a plate for about 10 minutes.
Fry in hot oil until meat is no longer pink, and breading is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Banana Streusel Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. In a small bowl, beat eggs, sour cream, butter and bananas; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full.
For streusel, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl; cut in butter. Sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.

Berliner Kranzer recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup shortening
2 teaspoons orange zest
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 egg white
2 teaspoons white sugar
3/4 cup candied citron peel
24 red candied cherries

Directions
Cream together 1 cup sugar with butter or margarine, and shortening. Beat in 2 eggs and add orange peel.
Sift flour and gradually blend into sugar mixture. Dough should hold together and not be crumbly.
Take a walnut sized piece of dough, and roll in palms of hand to create a 4 to 6 inch rope. Bring ends together to form a circle, and fold ends over each other. Brush with a mixture made from beaten egg white and 2 teaspoons sugar; this makes a glossy finish. Add green citron slices for "leaves" and 1/2 red citron cherry for" berry" - use to decorate at the knot.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) on ungreased cookie sheets for 10 to 12 minutes. Bake only until cookies are light brown on bottom - just barely baked.

Baked Round Steak in Barbeque Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
5 pounds round steak - cut into 1 inch strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown steak strips on all sides. With a slotted spoon, transfer steak strips to a baking dish. Stir garlic into skillet; cook 5 minutes. Add vinegar, sugar, and ketchup. Then stir in mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper; and simmer 3 minutes. Pour sauce over steak strips.
Cover baking dish, and bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour. Uncover, and bake for 30 minutes more.

Baked Potato Pizza recipe.

Ingredients
1 (6.5 ounce) package pizza crust mix
3 medium unpeeled potatoes, baked and cooled
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 cup sour cream
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
Prepare crust according to package directions. Press dough into a lightly greased 14-in. pizza pan; build up edges slightly. Bake at 400 degrees F for 5-6 minutes or until crust is firm and begins to brown.
Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes. In a bowl, combine butter, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Add potatoes and toss. Spread sour cream over crust; top with potato mixture, bacon, onions and cheeses. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Best Tuna Melt (New Jersey Diner Style) recipe.

Ingredients
2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
3/4 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
4 slices seedless rye bread
8 slices ripe tomato
8 slices Swiss cheese
paprika, for garnish

Directions
Preheat the oven broiler.
In a bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, parsley, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
Place the rye bread slices on a baking sheet, and broil 1 minute in the preheated oven, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and spread with the tuna salad. Place 1 cheese slice over the tuna salad on each piece of bread, layer with a tomato slice, and top with remaining cheese slices.
Return layered bread to the preheated oven, and broil 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.

Bacon Mushroom Swiss Meatloaf recipe.

Ingredients
12 ounces chopped raw bacon
1 small white onion, chopped
5 button mushrooms, chopped
1 1/2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
1/4 cup evaporated milk
6 ounces shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1/2 cup corn flake crumbs

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place bacon in a skillet and cook over medium heat until the pieces are browned. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease. Stir in onions and mushrooms, and cook until soft. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, stir together beef, egg, and milk. Stir in the onion and mushrooms. Mix in about 4 ounces of Swiss cheese, and all but 1 tablespoon of bacon. Stir in cornflake crumbs, and mix until well blended. Shape into a loaf, and place in a meatloaf pan.
Bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour. Drain fat, and sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon. Return to oven, and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Blackened Tuna recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna steaks, 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter

Directions
Generously coat tuna with Cajun seasoning.
Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over high heat. When oil is nearly smoking, place steaks in pan. Cook on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, or until blackened. Turn steaks, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Barbequed Potato and Garlic Scape Packets recipe.

Ingredients
8 red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
20 garlic scapes, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Cut 6 18-inch pieces of aluminum foil and set aside.
Combine the potatoes and scapes in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture among the pieces of aluminum foil and fold the edges of the foil over the potato mixture to seal the packets.
Place the packets onto the preheated grill and close the lid. Cook until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Rotate the packets halfway through cooking.

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.

Baked Potato Chips Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon butter
1 cup self-rising flour
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons meat tenderizer
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
3 cups crushed potato chips (such as Lay's�)
1/2 cup olive oil
8 chicken tenders

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter.
In a bowl, stir together the self-rising flour, garlic powder, meat tenderizer, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, place the crushed potato chips. Pour the olive oil into a third bowl.
Rinse the chicken tenders under cold water. Working one at a time, dip a chicken tender into olive oil, then into the seasoned flour mixture, then back into the olive oil, then into the crushed potato chips. Lay the coated chicken tender into the prepared baking dish. Repeat with all the other pieces of chicken. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the seasoned flour onto the chicken pieces, then sprinkle the chicken with remaining potato chips.
Place the baking dish onto the middle rack of preheated oven, and bake until the chicken is no longer pink inside, the juices run clear, and the coating is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Blueberry Upside-Down Cake recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3/4 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch springform pan. In a medium bowl, combine blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest. Toss to coat berries, then pour into the prepared pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the almond extract and 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest. Stir together 2 cups flour and the baking powder. Beat into butter mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter over the berries in the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Place serving plate over the top of the pan and carefully invert cake and plate together, so that the berries end up on top. Carefully unlock the buckle on the side of the pan and remove. Sprinkle toasted almonds on top of cake and serve warm.