6.09.2011

Blueberry Orange Bread recipe.

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

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

Butter Fragranced Frog Legs recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound frog legs, rinsed and patted dry
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Oil for deep frying
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup cornstarch or tapioca starch
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
Salt to taste
Dipping Sauce:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons chili paste or sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

Directions
Place the frog legs into a bowl and sprinkle with a mixture of 2 teaspoons sugar, garlic salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated, then set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
Heat at least 2 inches of oil in a large, heavy pot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix the frog legs in the beaten egg to coat, then drain off excess. Toss in cornstarch, and shake off excess. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through; 4 to 5 minutes. Turn once to insure they cook evenly.
While the frog legs are cooking, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; stir in 2 teaspoons of minced garlic. Cook gently for about 3 minutes until the garlic softens, season with salt to taste.
When the frog legs have finished cooking, drain well on paper towels, then place onto a serving dish. Pour garlic-butter sauce overtop; serve with dipping sauce.
To make the dipping sauce, stir together the soy sauce, lime juice, chili paste, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic in a small bowl. Season to taste with sesame oil if desired.

Apricot Cheese Bread recipe.

Ingredients
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 cup dried apricots
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, flour and orange peel until smooth; set aside. Soak apricots in warm water for 15 minutes; drain well. Cut apricots into small pieces; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat the egg, orange juice, oil and water. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans and apricots. Spoon two-thirds of the batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Top with cream cheese filling and remaining batter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate before slicing.

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.