8.06.2011

Bulgur Veggie Stir Fry recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup dry bulgur wheat
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
4 kumquats, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 lemon, juiced
salt to taste
cayenne pepper to taste

Directions
Place bulgur wheat and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and fluff with a fork.
Place cumin seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat, and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until lightly toasted. Place oil in the skillet, and saute garlic and onions until tender. Stir in the tofu, and cook until lightly browned.
Mix the broccoli and green bell pepper into the skillet, and cook until tender. Stir in the kumquat slices and basil leaves. Sprinkle with lemon juice, and season with salt and cayenne pepper. Serve over the cooked bulgur wheat.

Bill's Smoked BBQ Baby Back Ribs recipe.

Ingredients
5 pounds baby back pork ribs
1/2 gallon apple juice
1 head garlic, separated into cloves
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
2 cups barbeque sauce

Directions
Prepare charcoal in a smoker, and bring the temperature to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
Cut the ribs into smaller portions of 3 or 4 ribs, and place them in a large pot. Pour in enough apple juice to cover. Place a lid on the pot and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, and let stand for 15 minutes.
Lightly oil the grate in your smoker. Place ribs on the grate, and throw a few cloves of garlic onto the hot coals. Close the smoker. Maintain the temperature at 225 degrees F (110 degrees C) by adding more charcoal as needed. Smoke the ribs for 7 hours, adding more garlic cloves to the coals occasionally.
Make a sauce by mixing together the barbeque sauce with 2 cups of the apple juice from the pot. Season with granulated garlic. Baste ribs with this sauce while continuing to cook for another 30 minutes.

Beef Pinwheels II recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup corn flakes cereal, coarsely crushed
1 onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/8 tablespoons white sugar
3/8 cup shortening
1 cup milk

Directions
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets.
Beat the egg in a bowl until smooth. Add the ground beef, cayenne pepper, crushed cereal, onion, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix until evenly combined; set aside. Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a separate bowl. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender until no lumps of shortening remain and the mixture takes on a sandy appearance. Stir in the milk until a dough forms.
Roll the dough out to a 10x15-inch rectangle on a well-floured surface. Spread the meat mixture evenly over the entire surface of the dough. Roll the dough into a cylinder from one of the wide ends to form a 15-inch long log. Cut the log into 3/4-inch slices and place on to the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven until dark golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes. Serve hot.

April's Deviled Eggs recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 pinch paprika, for garnish

Directions
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and boil eggs for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove eggs from boiling water and place in a medium saucepan of cold water until cool.
Remove the shells and cut the eggs lengthwise to remove the yolks. Place yolks in a medium sized mixing bowl.
Mix in the mustard, mayonnaise, garlic salt and onion powder with the egg yolks. Scoop the mixture into the hollowed out areas of the egg whites. Garnish with paprika. Refrigerate at least one hour before serving.

Baked Rice Pudding recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups water
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup raisins
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Directions
Place uncooked rice in a 3 quart saucepan, and add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine beaten eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well. Stir in rice and raisins. Pour into a 10x6x2 inch baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes; stir pudding and sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake additional 30 minutes or until a knife inserted halfway between the edge and the center comes out clean.

Beef Stroganoff I recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 pounds sirloin tip, cut into thin slices
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream

Directions
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef and the onions; cook until the meat is browned and the onion tender.
Stir in sour cream, and heat through. Do not boil.

Blackberry Spinach Salad recipe.

Ingredients
3 cups baby spinach, rinsed and dried
1 pint fresh blackberries
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 green onion, sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup edible flowers (optional)

Directions
In a large bowl, toss together baby spinach, blackberries, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, green onion, and walnuts. Garnish with edible flowers.

Apricot and Peach Fried Pies recipe.

Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup shortening
8 ounces dried apricots
1 (6 ounce) package dried peaches
3/4 cup white sugar
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Directions
To Make Crust: In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Mix in milk and stir until dough forms a ball. Roll out dough and cut into 18 6-inch circles. Set aside.
To Make Filling: In a large saucepan, combine apricots, peaches, and sugar. Add enough water to cover fruit. Cover pan and cook over low heat until fruit is falling apart. Remove lid and continue to cook until water is evaporated.
Place oil or shortening in small high-sided skillet. Place over medium heat. Spoon equal amounts of filling into each pastry circle and fold in half. Seal pastry with a fork dipped in cold water.
Fry a few pies at a time in hot oil, browning on both sides. Drain pies on paper towels.

Beef Kelaguen recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Tabasco to taste
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
2 pounds beef flank steak, very thinly sliced against the grain

Directions
Pour lemon juice, soy sauce, and Tabasco in a large, glass bowl. Stir in the green onions and beef. Add additional lemon juice if needed to cover the beef.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and allow to rest at room temperature for one hour, until the meat turns a grayish-brown color and appears cooked.

Bread Machine Challah II recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup warm water
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs, room temperature
4 cups bread flour
2 1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon water

Directions
Place warm water, sugar, honey, vegetable oil, salt, 2 eggs, flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough cycle; press Start.
After the machine is done, take the dough out, and place it on a very lightly floured board, punch the dough down, and let rest for 5 minutes.
Divide the dough in half. Then divide into 3 equal pieces, roll into ropes about 12 to 14 inches, and braid into a loaf. Do the same with the remaining other half. Gently put the loaves on a greased cookie sheet, mist with water, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours in a warm, draft free place, until double in size.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, beat together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water.
Brush risen loaves with egg mixture. Bake in preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes. If it begins to brown too soon, cover with foil.

A to Z Everything-but-the-Kitchen-Sink Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup cornflakes cereal, crumbled
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup flaked coconut
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, mace, nutmeg, and cloves; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla. Gradually mix in the sifted ingredients until well blended. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the cornflakes, oats, coconut, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets; flatten slightly.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. I found that slightly under baking these yields wonderfully chewy cookies!

Baking Mix Apple Crisp recipe.

Ingredients
6 cups diced apples
1 cup rolled oats
2 1/2 cups all-purpose baking mix
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place apples in a 9x9 inch square baking dish. In a bowl, mix together oats, baking mix, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Stir in applesauce and vanilla and sprinkle crumble mixture over apples. Drizzle melted butter evenly over topping.
Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes, until apples are tender and top is golden.

Aunt Rachel's Cheese Souffle recipe.

Ingredients
6 slices white bread, with crusts trimmed
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
Spread butter on bread slices and place 3 slices on the bottom of the baking dish. Cover with 1/2 of the cheese, and then repeat layer. In a small bowl beat together eggs, milk and salt and pour over bread layers. Refrigerate, and allow to stand until the liquid has been absorbed, several hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Cover and bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking for 35 minutes more, or until brown and fluffy.

Best Bread Machine Bread recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package bread machine yeast
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt

Directions
Place the water, sugar and yeast in the pan of the bread machine. Let the yeast dissolve and foam for 10 minutes. Add the oil, flour and salt to the yeast. Select Basic or White Bread setting, and press Start.

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.

Blueberry Boy Bait recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2/3 cup butter
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks
2 egg whites
1 cup blueberries

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour and sugar. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or a fork until pea-sized. Measure out 3/4 cup of the mixture, and set aside. Stir baking powder and salt into the remaining mixture, then mix in the egg yolks and milk using an electric mixer on low speed for 3 minutes.
In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites just until stiff peaks begin to form. Fold egg whites into the batter. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle blueberries over the batter, and sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched in the center.

Berry Batch Parfait recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons SMUCKER'S� Strawberry Low Sugar Preserves
1 (6 ounce) container vanilla yogurt
1 cup low fat granola cereal
1 cup fresh mixed berries

Directions
Combine preserves and yogurt in bowl mixing until well combined.
Layer each of 2 8-ounce parfait glasses as follows: 1/4 cup granola, 1/4 cup berries, 3 tablespoons yogurt mixture, 1/4 cup berries.
Garnish with a dollop of remaining yogurt mixture and a whole strawberry.

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.

Broiled Short Ribs recipe.

Ingredients
4 pounds boneless beef short ribs
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup molasses
2/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions
Trim fat from rib meat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Simmer for 2 hours. Drain.
In a small bowl, combine the molasses, ketchup, lemon juice, dry mustard, chili powder and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly.
Place the drained meat on a broiler rack. Brush molasses mixture over ribs. Broil on medium for 10 to 15 minutes, turning and basting with sauce often.

Brown Sugar and Pineapple Glazed Ham recipe.

Ingredients
1 (6 pound) fully-cooked, bone-in ham
1 fresh pineapple
2 (6 ounce) cans pineapple juice
1 cup brown sugar

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place the ham, cut side down, into a roasting pan.
Cut the skin off the pineapple with a sharp knife and cut out any brown spots of skin left behind. Slice the pineapple into 1/2-inch slices and cut the cores out of the slices. Pin the slices onto the ham with toothpicks.
Bake ham in the preheated oven until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham reads 140 degrees F (60 degrees C), 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
While the ham is baking, mix the pineapple juice and brown sugar in a microwave-safe ceramic or glass bowl and microwave on medium power until the glaze is boiling and slightly thickened. Work carefully because the glaze will be sticky and very hot.
Pour about half the glaze evenly over the ham and pineapple about 1 hour before the end of baking; pour the rest over the ham about 30 minutes before the end of baking.

All-Bran Veggie Pizza With Cheese Crust recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water 43 to 45 degrees C (110 to 115 degrees F)
1 cup Kellogg's* All-Bran* Original cereal
1 1/3 cups all-purpose or bread flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Tex-Mex cheese blend, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (14 ounce) can refried beans
1/2 cup salsa
1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno peppers (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/2 cup sliced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup sliced sweet yellow pepper
1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms

Directions
Crust: In small bowl, stir yeast into warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in cereal. Let stand for 5 minutes or until cereal is softened.
In food processor bowl, combine flour, salt and 125 ml (1/2 cup) of the cheese; pulse to mix. Add oil and process for 30 seconds. Add cereal mixture; continue processing for 30 seconds or until dough is formed. Remove and shape into smooth ball. Cover with plastic wrap; let rest in warm place for 10 minutes.
Toppings: In medium bowl, mix together refried beans, salsa, jalapeno peppers and cumin. Set aside.
With heal of hand, on 30 cm (12-inch) pizza pan, press dough out to form crust. Spread with bean mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 125 ml (1/2 cup) Mexican cheese blend and 250 ml (1 cup) of the Monterey Jack cheese. Arrange vegetables over top. Sprinkle top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese.
Bake at 230 degrees C (450 F) for about 12 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is light brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting.

Aunt Anne's Coffee Cake recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup milk, or as needed
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Make the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, 2/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Crack an egg into a measuring cup and then fill add milk to make 1 cup. Stir in vanilla. Pour into crumb mixture and mix just until moistened. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle top with streusel.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Baked Hash Browns recipe.

Ingredients
8 frozen hash brown patties
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
Place patties in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and garlic powder. Pour cream over patties. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted.

Beer Batter for Fish recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup beer
1 1/2 cups milk
4 cups pastry flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons cornstarch
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 pounds cod fillets
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Directions
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cornstarch.
In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Mix in beer. Stir in flour mixture. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
In an electric deep fryer or a heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Coat fish in batter, and submerge in hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Serve.

Bolognese Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 carrots, shredded
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes
6 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound pasta

Directions
In a large skillet, warm oil over medium heat and saute bacon, onion and garlic until bacon is browned and crisp; set aside.
In large saucepan, brown beef and pork. Drain off excess fat. Stir in bacon mixture, mushrooms, carrots, celery, tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, stock, basil, oregano, salt and pepper to saucepan. Cover, reduce heat and simmer one hour, stirring occasionally.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Serve sauce over hot pasta.

15-Minute Dinner Nachos Supreme recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 (1.12 ounce) package Pace� Taco Seasoning Mix
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Tomato Soup
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice
Pace� Thick & Chunky Salsa
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce
Tortilla chips

Directions
Cook beef and taco seasoning in skillet until browned. Pour off fat.
Add soup, water and rice. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 5 min. or until done.
Top with salsa, cheese and lettuce. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.

Artichoke Nibbles recipe.

Ingredients
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 (6.5 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup crushed saltines

Directions
In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in artichokes. Remove from the heat; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Stir in the cheese, cracker crumbs and artichoke mixture.
Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting into 1-in. squares. Serve warm.

Bruschetta II recipe.

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) loaf French baguette
1 1/2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and torn
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups finely chopped almonds
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 clove garlic, minced
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange the bread slices on a non-stick cookie sheet.
In an electric blender or food processor combine the spinach, Parmesan, almonds, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend until a paste forms. Pulse in 2 tablespoons olive oil; continue pulsing until the mixture is the consistency of soft butter.
In a small mixing bowl combine chopped tomatoes, green onion and 1 tablespoon olive oil; stir.
Bake the bread slices for 5 minutes or until crisp and brown.
Arrange toast on a serving platter. Spread each piece of toast with a thin layer of the blended pesto, then top with the tomato mixture.

Broccoli-Stuffed Sole recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
8 (4 ounce) sole or whitefish fillets

Directions
In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper. In another bowl, combine the broccoli, rice, cheese and half of the butter mixture. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each fillet. Roll up and place seam side down in a baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Pour remaining butter mixture over roll-ups.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Baste with pan drippings; sprinkle with paprika.

Accidental Grilled Chicken Salad recipe.

Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
2 Vidalia onions, thickly sliced
4 large mushroom caps, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
hot sauce to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Place chicken breast halves in a large resealable plastic bag with lemon juice, olive oil, and lemon pepper. Shake to coat, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat a grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place the Vidalia onions and mushrooms on the grill, and cook until lightly charred on both sides; set aside. Place chicken onto the grill, and discard marinade. Cook for 15 minutes, turning once, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and chop.
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the onions, mushrooms, chicken, and mayonnaise. Season with hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until serving.

Baked Onion Dip I recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups sweet onion, peeled and chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups Parmesan cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, onions and cheese. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for approximately 45 minutes, until the top is slightly brown. Serve hot with buttery, round crackers.

Amber Beer Cheese Dip recipe.

Ingredients
2 (10 ounce) packages extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (such as Cracker Barrel�), shredded
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (12 ounce) bottle amber beer
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Directions
Place the shredded cheese and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. With food processor running, slowly pour in the beer, scraping sides of the bowl as necessary; process until evenly blended. Season with cayenne pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and chill until ready to serve.

Baked Beans II recipe.

Ingredients
2 (15 ounce) cans baked beans with pork
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
2 slices bacon

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a 9x9 inch baking dish, combine the pork and beans, brown sugar, onion, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with the bacon slices.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until sauce is thickened and bacon is cooked.

Backyard BBQ Chex� Mix recipe.

Ingredients
5 cups Corn Chex� cereal
4 cups Wheat Chex� cereal
2 cups restaurant style Caesar croutons
1 cup dark rye chips
1 cup smoke flavored almonds
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons blue cheese dressing
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Directions
In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, croutons, chips and almonds.
In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered for 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in dressing, Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated. In small bowl, mix onion powder, garlic salt and pepper. Sprinkle over cereal mixture; toss to evenly coat.
Microwave uncovered on High for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

Babovka (Poppyseed Rings) recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup warm milk
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground mace
1 pinch ground ginger
4 cups all-purpose flour
42 ounces poppyseed filling
2 tablespoons margarine, melted

Directions
Place 1/4 cup milk in a small saucepan and warm over a low flame. NOTE: BE SURE THAT MILK IS WARM, NOT HOT, TO THE TOUCH. Add the yeast and l teaspoon sugar. Cover and let rise until creamy.
Heat the 1 cup milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Add butter or margarine and stir until melted; let cool. Add remaining sugar and salt and stir until dissolved; then add beaten eggs, yeast mixture, vanilla, mace and ginger and mix together. Add 3 l/2 to 4 cups flour and stir until smooth.
Place dough in a large lightly oiled bowl. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and set in the refrigerator overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide in half. Roll out on floured board like a jellyroll, large and oblong. Evenly spread one can of poppyseed filling over each piece of dough, then roll up each piece and pinch the ends together to form circle two circles. Place each ring in a lightly greased round cake pan with a hole in the center; press rings down to flatten. With kitchen shears, make about 22 cuts, each 3/4 inch deep. Twist each piece slightly so that the rolls fan out from the center of the pan. Brush or drizzle melted butter or margarine on top of the rolls, cover and let rise in a warm place for l l/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden.

Anise Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed anise seeds
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup blanched almonds, toasted and finely chopped
2 teaspoons milk

Directions
Combine flour, baking powder, anise seed, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside. In a separate bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs. Stir in almonds and flour mixture. Line a baking pan with foil. Divide the dough in half and mold into two 12-in. x 2-in. rectangles on the foil. Smooth the surface of each rectangle, then brush with milk and sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and reduce heat to 300 degrees F. Lift rectangles with foil onto a wire racks; cool 15 minutes. Place rectangles on a cutting board; slice 1/2 in. thick crosswise on the diagonal. Place slices, cut side down, on baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes longer. Turn oven off, leaving cookies in oven to cool with door ajar. Store cookies in airtight containers.

Apple Banana Smoothie recipe.

Ingredients
1 frozen bananas, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup orange juice
1 Gala apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1/4 cup milk

Directions
In a blender combine frozen banana, orange juice, apple and milk. Blend until smooth. pour into glasses and serve.

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.

Aussie Beef and Peppers with Gnocchi recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound flank steak, cut into strips
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (6 ounce) package fresh button mushrooms, sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 (14.4 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
1 (1 pound) package potato gnocchi

Directions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add beef and cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer the beef to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to keep warm. Reserve the oil in the skillet.
Reduce heat to medium, then stir in the onion and garlic, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Toss in the mushrooms, red peppers, and yellow peppers and cook until tender, another 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and paprika; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Combine the beef with the tomato mixture and stir.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add gnocchi and cook until they float, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, then toss the gnocchi in the sauce and serve.