9.09.2011

Baked Apple Pudding recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups grated peeled tart apples
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups vanilla frozen yogurt

Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter, sugar and egg until blended. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon; gradually add to the sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in the apples, walnuts and vanilla until well combined.
Spread mixture into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until pudding is lightly browned and springs back when lightly touched. Serve warm with frozen yogurt.

Apricot Upside-Down Cake recipe.

Ingredients
2 (15 ounce) cans apricot halves
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs, separated
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
Drain apricots, reserving 3 tablespoons juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use); set aside. Place butter in a greased 9-in. square baking pan; place in a 350 degrees F oven for 3-4 minutes or until melted. Stir in the brown sugar. Arrange apricot halves, cut side up, in a single layer over sugar. In a mixing bowl, beat egg yolks on high for 4 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually beat in sugar. Stir in reserved apricot juice. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg yolk mixture. In another mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into yolk mixture. Carefully spread over apricots. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Asian Coconut Rice recipe.

Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice

Directions
In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in rice. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 18 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender.

Aileen's Punch recipe.

Ingredients
1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
1 (46 fluid ounce) can apricot nectar
1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
2 liters lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage

Directions
In a punch bowl combine pineapple juice, apricot nectar and limeade; finally, pour in the lemon-lime soda.

Blender White Bread recipe.

Ingredients
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup shortening
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg

Directions
Combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour and yeast in the container of a blender. Cover and pulse until mixed. Measure the milk, shortening, sugar and salt into a saucepan. Warm over low heat until the shortening is melted. Remove from the heat and cool until just barely warm to the touch. Pour this into the blender with the flour. Add the egg; blend on the lowest setting to mix.
Pour the blended mixture into a bowl, and stir in enough flour to make a moderately stiff dough. Cover with a towel and let rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
Punch down the dough and turn out of the bowl onto a lightly floured surface. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan while you allow the dough to rest for a few minutes. Shape the dough into a loaf and place into the pan. Let rise again until double in size, 30 to 40 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake the loaf until deep golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.

Amazing Simple Thai Tofu recipe.

Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
3 tablespoons flaked coconut
sesame seeds

Directions
Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and cook green onions for one minute. Add tofu, and continue cooking 4 minutes more, sprinkling with soy sauce halfway through. Gently stir in the peanut butter and ginger, being careful not to break the tofu, until well incorporated.
Remove from heat, and toss in coconut. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

1-Dish Taco Bake recipe.

Ingredients
Taco Meat Filling:
1 pound ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
Mazola Pure� Cooking Spray
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup masa corn flour OR corn meal
2 envelopes Fleischmann's� RapidRise Yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup very warm milk (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F)
3 tablespoons Mazola� Corn Oil
1 cup chunky salsa
1 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese
1 cup corn chips, partially crushed

Directions
Brown ground beef and drain. Add taco seasoning and mix well.
Mix batter ingredients together in a pre-sprayed 9-1/2-inch deep dish pie plate.
Top batter with taco meat filling. Pour salsa evenly over meat; sprinkle with shredded cheese and corn chips.
Bake by placing in a COLD oven; set temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake for 30 minutes or until done.

Aioli (Garlic Mayonnaise) recipe.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 clove garlic, minced
lemon juice to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
In a bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard and egg yolk. Slowly pour in olive oil while whisking rapidly. After all the olive oil is in the mixture, blend in the garlic and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Aloha Brittle recipe.

Ingredients
2 teaspoons butter, divided
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 (3.5 ounce) jar macadamia nuts
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Butter a large baking sheet with 1 teaspoon butter. Sprinkle coconut in a 12-in. circle on the prepared pan. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240 degrees F (soft-ball stage), stirring constantly. Stir in the macadamia nuts, pecans and remaining butter; cook and stir until the mixture reads 300 degrees F (hard-crack stage).
Combine the baking soda, water and vanilla. Remove saucepan from the heat; stir in the baking soda mixture. Quickly pour over the coconut. Cool before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.

Baked Beans, Texas Ranger recipe.

Ingredients
1 (28 ounce) can baked beans with pork
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium bell pepper, diced
4 links spicy pork sausage, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt to taste
1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a Dutch oven, combine the baked beans, onion, bell pepper, and sausage. Season with chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic powder and salt. Add a dash of cayenne if desired.
Cover and bake for one hour in the preheated oven.

Beefy Tomatoes recipe.

Ingredients
6 medium tomatoes
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions
Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato and discard; remove core. Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Reserve 1 cup pulp (discard remaining pulp or save for another use). Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the basil, salt, pepper and reserved tomato pulp; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated.
Stir in the rice, cheese and egg; heat through. Spoon into tomato shells. Place in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Beefy Taco Dip recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup Pace� Chunky Salsa
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into pieces
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Assorted Toppings (see Note)
Sour cream (optional)
Tortilla chips

Directions
Cook the beef and chili powder in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is well browned, stirring often. Pour off any fat. Stir the salsa, cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in the skillet. Cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the assorted toppings and top with the sour cream, if desired.
Serve with the tortilla chips.

Apricot Cookie Frosting recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup apricot preserves
3/4 cup pecan halves

Directions
Mix together sugar, butter or margarine and apricot preserves until well blended.

Beef Burger Pie with Cheese Puff recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 ounce) can carrots, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt 2 tablespoons of shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and ground beef to the pan, and cook until onion is tender and beef is browned, stirring frequently and crumbling beef. Drain fat. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper, then sprinkle 3 tablespoons of flour over the top. Pour in the tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce, and stir to blend everything. Cook for a few minutes, until slightly thickened. Stir in the carrots and green beans, then transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish.
In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup of flour, baking powder, mustard powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cut in 2 tablespoons of shortening until only small lumps remain, then stir in the cheese and milk to make a thick batter. Spoon over the top of the casserole, and spread evenly.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top of the puff is golden brown.

Brunswick Stew recipe.

Ingredients
4 ounces diced salt pork
2 pounds chicken parts
8 cups water
3 potatoes, cubed
3 onions, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
2 cups canned whole kernel corn
1 (10 ounce) package frozen lima beans
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
In a large pot over high heat, combine the salt pork, chicken and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken and allow to cool until easy to handle. Remove meat and discard the skin and bones. Chop meat into bite size pieces and return to the soup.
Add the potatoes, onions, tomatoes, corn, lima beans, Worcestershire sauce, salt and ground black pepper. Stir well and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.

Blueberry Liquor recipe.

Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) package frozen blueberries, thawed
1/2 lemon, zested
3 whole cloves
1 1/2 cups vodka
3/4 cup simple syrup

Directions
Mash thawed blueberries with a fork in a bowl, then place into a 1-quart canning jar. Add the lemon zest, cloves, and vodka.
Seal the jar tightly with its lid and place in a cool, dark place. Allow the vodka to stand for 3 months, shaking the jar gently every few days.
After 3 months, strain out the blueberries, and filter the vodka through cheesecloth into another 1-quart jar. Pour in the simple syrup, seal the jar tightly with its lid, and shake until the syrup has dissolved.
Again place into a cool, dark place, and age for at least a month. When ready to bottle, filter again through cheesecloth, then pour into a decorative bottle of your choice.

Brown Sugar Smokies recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound bacon
1 (16 ounce) package little smokie sausages
1 cup brown sugar, or to taste

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cut bacon into thirds and wrap each strip around a little sausage. Place the wrapped sausages on wooden skewers, several to a skewer. Arrange the skewers on a baking sheet and sprinkle them liberally with brown sugar.
Bake until bacon is crisp and the brown sugar melted.

Best Tomato Pudding recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup water
1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 pinch salt to taste
10 slices white bread, cubed
1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions
In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the water and tomato puree. Mix in the brown sugar, basil and salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, then set aside.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
Place the bread cubes into the dish, and drizzle with melted butter. Pour the tomato sauce over all. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove the lid for the last 10 minutes.

Apricot Almond Loaf recipe.

Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can apricots, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups bread flour
2 1/2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
1 (.25 ounce) envelope rapid rise yeast
2/3 cup slivered almonds

Directions
Place ingredients (except the almonds) in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select cycle; press Start.
If your machine has a Fruit setting, add the almonds at the signal, or about 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.

Banana Split Cake IV recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 quart strawberries, stemmed and quartered
1 1/2 cups sugar free strawberry glaze
1 (12 ounce) container lite frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and quartered

Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Chill to set.
In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth and creamy. Spread over the chilled graham cracker crust. Arrange the sliced bananas over the cream cheese mixture. Then cover with the drained crushed pineapple. Place strawberries cut side down over the pineapple layer, then coat with the strawberry glaze. Spread the whipped topping over the strawberry layer, decorate with maraschino cherries and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Apple Dumplings II recipe.

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter
4 tablespoons cold water
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
7 apples -- peeled, cored, and chopped
1 egg white, beaten
1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
To Make Dough: Combine flour and salt in food processor, then add 3/4 cup of butter and process until blended. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time pulsing only until dough forms a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes, or up to 1 day if time allows.
To Make Filling: In a large bowl, cream together remaining 1/4 cup butter and brown sugar. Stir in chopped apples.
Roll out dough into a rectangle approximately 12x18 inches in size. Spread filling onto dough, then roll dough up starting at longest side. Cut into 2 inch pieces and place each dumpling into baking dish. Brush top of dough with egg white and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until dough is brown. Let set for 15 minutes.

Blueberry Chill recipe.

Ingredients
24 vanilla wafers, crushed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling

Directions
Spread the crushed vanilla wafers evenly into the bottom of a square baking dish. Beat the cream cheese, heavy cream, and confectioners' sugar in a bowl until smooth; spread in a layer over the vanilla wafers. Spread the blueberry pie filling over the cream cheese layer. Freeze at least 2 hours before serving.

Apple Pumpkin Desserts recipe.

Ingredients
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND� Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup gingersnap crumbs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spoon equal portions of apple filling into 8 (6-ounce) lightly greased custard cups.
In large bowl, combine pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; mix well. Spoon equal portions over apple filling.
Combine gingersnap crumbs and butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle over pumpkin filling. Place cups on 15x10-inch baking pan.
Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F; bake 15 minutes longer or until set. Cool. Serve warm. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Baked Ziti with Sausage recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta
1 pound mild Italian sausage
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 large yellow onion, minced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce, divided
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Italian cheese blend
1 teaspoon dried basil (optional)

Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the ziti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage, and cook and stir until brown, about 10 minutes. Drain sausage and set aside.
Stir together the ricotta, egg, onion, garlic, and oregano in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in the drained pasta, the drained sausage, salt, pepper, and 1/2 jar of the spaghetti sauce; mix well.
In the prepared baking dish, cover the bottom with 1/3 jar of spaghetti sauce. Layer 1/2 of the pasta mixture, 1/3 jar of spaghetti sauce, and 1/2 of the shredded cheese. Then layer the remaining 1/2 of the pasta, 1/3 of the sauce, and 1/2 of the cheese. Sprinkle with basil. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes. Uncover; return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, 5 to 10 more minutes.

Blue Cheese Broccoli Salad recipe.

Ingredients
2 heads fresh broccoli, with stalks
2 tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 cup blue cheese dressing
salt to taste
ground white pepper to taste

Directions
Cut the florets from the broccoli. With a vegetable peeler, peel the stalks, and slice 1/2 inch thick. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Immerse the broccoli florets and stalks in the boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, until bright green. Drain and cool.
In a bowl, mix the broccoli, tomatoes, and blue cheese dressing. Season with salt and white pepper.

Baked Chicken with Apple Stuffing recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon water
1 cup dry bread crumbs
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 Red Delicious apple, cored and diced
1 (8 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix
2 cups apple juice, or as needed
2 tablespoons butter, or as needed
1 Red Delicious apple - peeled, cored and diced

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Pour the milk into a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and water. Place the bread crumbs in a shallow dish or on a plate. Dip the chicken breast halves into the milk, then into the egg, then press into the bread crumbs to coat. Place on a plate, and set aside.
Prepare the stuffing mix according to the package directions, but substituting apple juice for the water. When bringing the juice and butter to a boil, add the diced apple with peel to the pan. Stir in the stuffing mix until the liquid is absorbed. Transfer the stuffing to a baking dish, and top with the pieces of the remaining apple. Place the chicken breasts on top of the stuffing, and cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear.

Blue Cheese Jalapeno Poppers recipe.

Ingredients
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
12 jalapeno chile peppers
1/2 cup crumbled bleu cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Mix together the egg and milk in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the panko crumbs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Stuff each jalapeno half with equal portions of the blue cheese. Place the halves back together and secure with toothpicks. Dip each stuffed jalapeno in the egg mixture and then coat with the panko mixture. Arrange the breaded peppers on a baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Asian Pear and Strawberry Smoothie recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup ice
1 Asian pear, cored and cubed
2 large strawberries, hulled
2/3 cup vanilla fat-free yogurt
1/4 cup fat-free milk
2 teaspoons white sugar

Directions
Place the ice, Asian pear, strawberries, yogurt, milk, and sugar into a blender; blend until smooth.

Almond Apricot Bars recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups vanilla or white chips, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup apricot jam
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Directions
In a microwave, melt 1 cup chips; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in melted chips and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Spread half of the batter into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 325 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Spread with jam.
Stir remaining chips into remaining batter. Drop by tablespoonfuls over jam; carefully spread over top. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares; cut squares in half.

Artichoke and Spinach Swirls recipe.

Ingredients
1 (17.3 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm� Puff Pastry
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

Directions
Thaw the pastry sheets at room temperature for 40 minutes or until they're easy to handle. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Stir the mayonnaise, cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, spinach and artichokes in a small bowl until the ingredients are mixed.
Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. With the short side facing you, spread half of the spinach mixture on the pastry to within 1-inch of the edges. Starting at the short sides, roll up like a jelly roll. Repeat with remaining pastry sheet and spinach mixture.
Cut each roll into 20 (1/2-inch) slices. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Remove from the baking sheet and cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 40 pastries.

Best BBQ Shrimp Ever recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup canola oil
3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco�)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup tomato-based chili sauce
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 pounds peeled and deveined medium shrimp
16 skewers

Directions
Whisk together the canola oil, hot pepper sauce, garlic, chili sauce, lemon juice, and oregano in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator 1 hour.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Thread about 4 shrimp onto each skewer.
Cook on the preheated grill until pink on the outside and no longer translucent in the center, about 3 minutes per side.

Brazilian Style Flan (Pudim de Leite Condensado) recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup milk, plus
2 tablespoons milk

Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt the sugar in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Once the sugar becomes a golden brown syrup after about 10 minutes, pour it immediately into a round baking dish, swirling so that the syrup coats all sides of the dish. Set aside to cool.
Place the egg yolks into a blender and blend on medium for 5 minutes, then add condensed milk, 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, and egg whites. Continue to blend until all ingredients are combined. Pour egg mixture into the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place baking dish on towel, inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. The center of the flan will still be soft. Allow flan to cool before unmolding onto a plate. Refrigerate before serving.

Asparagus Sesame Rolls recipe.

Ingredients
12 fresh asparagus spears
12 slices bread, crust removed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Directions
Trim asparagus spears to 6 in. Flatten bread with a rolling pin. In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and blue cheese until combined. Spread over bread; top with an asparagus spear and roll up tightly. Roll in butter; place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 375 degrees F for 14-16 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned.

Bakery Graham Cracker Pie recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/3 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups scalded milk
4 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 egg whites
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Mix graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of white sugar, and melted butter together in a bowl. Reserve a couple tablespoons of the cracker mixture to use as garnish. Press the remaining cracker mixture into a 9-inch pie plate to form a crust.
Place 1/2 cup of sugar, cornstarch, and salt in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water. Slowly stir in the scalded milk, stirring until mixture thickens. Slowly whisk 1/3 of the milk mixture into the beaten egg yolks, then pour the egg mixture back into the double boiler. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly so as not to scramble the eggs. Remove from heat, and cool slightly, then stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, until butter is melted. Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pie shell. Set aside.
Beat egg whites until foamy in a large glass or metal mixing bowl. Gradually add 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. Spread the meringue over the pie.
Bake in the preheated oven until the meringue is lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool, and sprinkle with the reserved graham cracker mixture before serving.

Apple Bavarian Torte recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 apple - peeled, cored and sliced
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F(230 degrees C).
Cream together butter, sugar, vanilla, and flour. Press crust mixture into the flat bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Pour cheese mixture over crust. Toss apples with sugar and cinnamon. Spread apple mixture over all.
Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 400 degrees F(200 degrees C) and continue baking for 25 minutes. Sprinkle almonds over top of torte. Continue baking until lightly browned. Cool before removing from pan.

Beer Cheese Soup V recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced onion
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
5 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
5 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer

Directions
In a large saucepan over medium high heat, melt butter. Cook celery, carrots and onion in butter until onion is translucent. Stir in flour and mustard to coat vegetables. Pour in chicken broth and simmer until slightly thickened. Puree mixture in a blender or food processor or using an immersion blender. Return to pot.
When pureed mixture is hot, begin to stir in Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Parmesan, a little at a time, alternately with the beer, until all is fully incorporated and melted. Serve at once.

Baked Custard for Two recipe.

Ingredients
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions
In a bowl, lightly beat the egg. Stir in the milk, sugar, vanilla and salt until combined. Pour into two ungreased 6-oz. custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Place in an 8-in. square baking dish; add 1 in. of hot water to the pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.