8.01.2011

Bahama-Mama Pork Chops recipe.

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, reserve juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup tomato-based chili sauce
1/3 cup raisins
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 pork chops
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions
In medium bowl, blend reserved pineapple juice with cornstarch; stir in pineapple, chili sauce, raisins, sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
In large skillet lightly brown chops in oil and drain. Pour pineapple mixture over chops. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until pork is cooked throughout.

Banana Macaroon Trifle recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 small firm bananas. sliced
1 tablespoon pineapple juice
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions
For macaroon mixture, beat butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until well blended. Add egg; mix well. Combine coconut, oats, flour and baking powder. Combine milk and vanilla; add to the sugar mixture alternately with coconut mixture alternately with coconut mixture (mixture will appear curdled).
Spread in a well-greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely; crumble. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping.
Just before serving, toss bananas with pineapple juice. In a 2-1/2-qt. serving bowl, layer a third of the macaroon crumbs, whipped topping and bananas. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs.

Adele's Summer Special recipe.

Ingredients
4 green bell peppers
1 large red onion
1 (8 ounce) bottle zesty Italian dressing

Directions
Slice tomatoes and peppers and set aside. Slice the red onion and separate the rings. Using a large bowl with a lid, layer the tomatoes, green pepper and onion until all vegetables are used. Shake the bottled dressing and pour over the vegetable layers. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or, for best results, overnight. Before serving, turn bowl upside down to make sure all vegetables are coated with the dressing.

Bubble 'n' Squeak recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 medium head cabbage, sliced
3 slices bacon, diced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cubed cooked ham
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups potatoes - baked, cooled and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
In a medium saucepan, cook cabbage in a small amount of water for about 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and set aside.
In a well-seasoned cast iron skillet, cook bacon and onion until onion is soft and bacon is cooked. Add ham, and cook until heated through. Add butter, then mix in the cooked cabbage and potatoes. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned on bottom, turn, and brown again.

Baby Guinness recipe.

Ingredients
2 fluid ounces coffee flavored liqueur
1/2 fluid ounce Irish cream liqueur

Directions
Fill a shot glass almost to the top with coffee liqueur. Top off with Irish cream. It should float perfectly on top making the ''head'' of your shot.

Broccoli Cheese Soup VII recipe.

Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli
2 1/2 cups milk
2 1/2 cups cubed processed cheese
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 cube chicken bouillon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
Place broccoli in a medium saucepan with just enough water to cover. Cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Set aside and do not drain water.
In a large saucepan, heat milk. Blend in the flour and cheese until smooth. Stir in the cream and bouillon cube. Add the broccoli and it's water to the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Heat soup to warm and serve immediately.

Butterfinger Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
2 (2.1 ounce) bars chocolate-covered crispy peanut butter flavored candy (e.g., Butterfinger, ™), crushed

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
Cream the butter or margarine with the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg.
Sift the flour, baking soda and salt together. Toss the Butterfinger pieces with the flour mixture.
Stir the flour and Butterfinger mixture into the egg mixture. Mix until combined. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 12 minutes. Remove cookies from pan immediately and let cool on racks.

Almond Gelatin with Mandarin Oranges recipe.

Ingredients
2/3 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
2 (.25 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin (such as Knox �)
2 cups boiling water
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, undrained

Directions
Whisk the sugar into the milk in a mixing bowl until dissolved. Sprinkle the gelatin over top, and let stand for 1 minute to soften. Whisk the boiling water and almond extract into the gelatin mixture until the gelatin has dissolved. Pour into a 7-inch square pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
Once firm, cut the gelatin into 1-inch squares, and place into a mixing bowl. Gently stir in the mandarin oranges and their juice to serve.

Broccoli Corn Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
1 (8.5 ounce) package corn bread/muffin mix
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Directions
In a bowl, stir all ingredients just until combined. Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans. Serve warm.

Blackberry Pie IV recipe.

Ingredients
4 cups blackberries
1/2 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons tapioca
2 tablespoons butter
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
In a large mixing bowl, combine blackberries, sugar and tapioca. Be careful not to damage the berries. Pour into pie crust. Cover with top crust, seal and crimp edges, then cut slits in the top for steam vents. Top with pats of butter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Best Guacamole recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions
Cut the avocados into halves. Remove the seeds, and scoop out the pulp into a small bowl. Use a fork to mash the avocado. Stir in lemon juice, onion, salt, and olive oil. Cover the bowl, and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Ainaa's BBQ Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
1/2 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons ginger juice
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup buttermilk

Directions
FOR MARINADE: In a large bowl combine the soup, garlic powder, ginger juice, cardamom, curry powder, salt, brown sugar and lemon juice. Mix well. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator overnight.
The next day, mix in the buttermilk, then grill the chicken until cooked through. You'll love it!

A Good Easy Garlic Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon onion powder

Directions
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder, seasoning salt and onion powder. Saute about 10 to 15 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Banana Ice Cream recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups skim milk
1/2 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 bananas, mashed
1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)

Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together the skim milk, evaporated milk, sugar and vanilla. Pour into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
When the ice cream is done freezing, add the bananas and raisins and let them mix in. Transfer to a freezer container, and freeze overnight before serving to improve the texture.

Beth's Portobello Mushroom Burgers recipe.

Ingredients
2 portobello mushroom caps
4 slices turkey bacon
3 teaspoons horseradish sauce
2 leaves romaine lettuce
2 slices tomato
2 hamburger buns

Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with foil, and spray it with cooking spray. With a damp cloth, wipe the mushrooms making sure to get off any excess dirt. Trim the stem so the mushroom will sit even like a hamburger.
Wrap 2 pieces of turkey bacon around each mushroom, tucking the ends under the stem. Place the mushrooms on the cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove mushrooms from cookie sheet to paper towel to drain.
Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons of the horseradish sauce over each of the buns (adjust to your own taste). Place 1 piece of lettuce and 1 slice tomato onto each bun. Place one mushroom burger on each bun.

Bananas Foster Ice Cream recipe.

Ingredients
1 ripe banana
1/3 cup SPLENDA� Brown Sugar Blend
1/4 cup spiced rum
1 fluid ounce banana liqueur
1 1/2 cups lowfat evaporated milk
2 cups low-fat milk
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant French vanilla pudding

Directions
Cut the banana into a few pieces and place in the bowl of a food processor along with the brown sugar blend, rum, and banana liquor. Pulse until smooth. Pour in the evaporated milk, low-fat milk, almond extract, and vanilla pudding; pulse until evenly blended. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Transfer the chilled banana mixture to the cylinder of an ice cream maker; freeze according to manufacturer's directions.

Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo) recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil or butter
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup milk or soy milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups tapioca flour
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 beaten eggs

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Pour olive oil, water, milk, and salt into a large saucepan, and place over high heat. When the mixture comes to a boil, remove from heat immediately, and stir in tapioca flour and garlic until smooth. Set aside to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
Stir the cheese and egg into the tapioca mixture until well combined, the mixture will be chunky like cottage cheese. Drop rounded, 1/4 cup-sized balls of the mixture onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven until the tops are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Best Ever Meatloaf with Brown Gravy recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, chili sauce, egg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper; mix well. Shape into an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
Place loaf pan on a rack in an oven-roasting pan. Bake for 1 hour, or until done. Cook until internal temperature measures 160 degrees F (70 degrees C); the meat should be well done, with no trace of pink. Remove from oven, and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
While the meatloaf is resting, prepare the gravy. In a medium saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook and stir until tender. Add beef broth; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine water and cornstarch in a small cup; stir into broth. Cook and stir for 1 minute, or until thickened.

Aunt Phyllis' Magnificent Cheese Ball recipe.

Ingredients
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon instant Cheddar cheese sauce mix
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 cup chopped walnuts to taste

Directions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and butter or margarine. Stir in cheese sprinkle, Cheddar cheese, green onion, lemon juice and parsley. Shape mixture into 2 large balls or logs, and roll them in the chopped walnuts. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Beaten Biscuits recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 cup lard, chilled and cut into small pieces
1/3 cup light cream
2 tablespoons cold water (optional)

Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Sift flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar together. Use a fork to "cut" the lard into the flour until it looks like coarse meal. Using a standing mixer, or a wooden spoon, mix the dough as you slowly add the cream. Mix well to form the dough into a ball, adding water if needed.
Place the dough onto a tabletop, and knead slightly. With a mallet or a one-piece rolling pin, beat the dough a few times to form it into a rough rectangle. Fold the dough over, and then beat it out again. Repeat this process until the dough becomes white and blisters form on the surface, about 15 minutes.
Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 2 inch rounds, and prick the top a few times with the tines of a fork. Place on greased baking sheets.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden.

Beef Spaghetti Pie Ole recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (10 ounce) can diced canned tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
3/4 cup light dairy sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
Pasta Shell:
1 (7 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well. In large bowl, whisk together remaining pasta shell ingredients. Add pasta; toss to coat. Arrange pasta in 9-inch pie dish, pressing down and up side to form shell; set aside.
Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; pour off drippings. Return beef to skillet; season with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cumin; stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally.
Reserve 2 tablespoons beef mixture for garnish. Stir sour cream into remaining beef; spoon into pasta shell. Place 1 cup cheese in center, leaving 2-inch border around edge. Spoon reserved beef mixture onto center of cheese; bake in 350 degrees F oven 15 minutes or until heated through.
To serve, cut into wedges.

Banana Chip Muffins I recipe.

Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
1 cup mashed bananas

Directions
Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips into a large bowl. Mix thoroughly, and make a well in the center.
Beat the egg in a small bowl until frothy. Mix in cooking oil, milk, and bananas. Pour mixture into the well. Stir only to moisten. Batter will be lumpy. Fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes.

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Mushrooms recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
20 fresh mushrooms, stems removed
1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, mix together the green onions and cream cheese . Stuff mushroom caps with the cheese mixture. Wrap each mushroom with a half-slice of bacon, and secure with toothpicks. Place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bacon is cooked through.

Blue Cheese Apple Salad recipe.

Ingredients
3 unpeeled red apples, cubed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 cups cubed cantaloupe
2 cups sliced celery
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
Lettuce Leaves

Directions
In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add cantaloupe and celery; mix well. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, blue cheese and mayonnaise. Pour over apple mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl.

Banana Pancakes I recipe.

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

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

Boston Cream Cake recipe.

Ingredients
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting

Directions
Make cake according to package directions, using two 8 inch round pans. allow cake to cool completely.
Mix pudding according to package directions, spread between layers.
Place chocolate icing, uncovered, in microwave for 30 seconds until thin, pour over top of cake until it runs down sides. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

BBQ Peanut Butter Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup SMUCKER'S� Natural Peanut Butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons ginger, finely chopped
2 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1 1/2-inch strips.

Directions
Prepare marinade 2 hours before ready to grill.
Mix the ingredients, except the chicken in a blender until combined. If too thick, add up to a cup of water to thin.
Marinate the chicken for approximately 2 hours.
Lightly oil the medium/hot BBQ grill.
Place chicken on the grill for 6-8 minutes.

Asian Orange Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions
Pour 1 1/2 cups water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce into a saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Stir in the orange zest, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chopped onion, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool 10 to 15 minutes.
Place the chicken pieces into a resealable plastic bag. When contents of saucepan have cooled, pour 1 cup of sauce into bag. Reserve the remaining sauce. Seal the bag, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
In another resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Add the marinated chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken into the skillet, and brown on both sides. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels, and cover with aluminum foil.
Wipe out the skillet, and add the sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water; stir into the sauce. Reduce heat to medium low, add the chicken pieces, and simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Bruce's Hot Barbecue Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
2 (15 ounce) cans apricot halves, drained
4 cups packed brown sugar
4 cups cider vinegar
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups ketchup
1 cup maple syrup
1 cup prepared mustard
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons salt
1/2 cup molasses
3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon pepper
2 tablespoons liquid smoke (optional)

Directions
In a blender or food processor, puree the apricots until smooth. Pour into a large soup kettle or Dutch oven; add the next 17 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until flavors are blended, stirring occasionally. Stir in liquid smoke if desired. Cool. Store in the refrigerator.

Better Burger Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Worcestershire sauce to taste

Directions
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Drain water, and allow to cool, then peel, chop, and set aside.
In a bowl, stir together the vinegar and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, parsley, green onions, and chopped egg, and stir until well blended. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Baked Oatmeal Squares recipe.

Ingredients
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Cut into squares.

Apricot Salsa recipe.

Ingredients
3 cups chopped fresh apricot
1 cup shallots, julienned
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Directions
Mix the apricots, shallots, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, pineapple, cherry tomatoes, habanero pepper, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and lime juice together in a bowl; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.