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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Sicilian Grill...................................................................................................................................................45
Beef and Rice Crisp ......................................................................................................................................46
Oven Stew.....................................................................................................................................................47
Pork Chop Dinner ..........................................................................................................................................47
Quick and Spicy Chicken and Rice ...............................................................................................................48
Turkey Sloppy Joes ......................................................................................................................................48
Quick and Easy Tarragon Chicken ...............................................................................................................49
Barbecue Beef Bake .....................................................................................................................................50
Side Dishes ................................................................................................................................................51
Non-fat Garlic Bread....................................................................................................................................52
Candied Yams ................................................................................................................................................52
Potato Casserole ...........................................................................................................................................53
Florentine Rice..............................................................................................................................................53
Potatoes Au Gratin .......................................................................................................................................54
Broccoli and Rice Casserole .........................................................................................................................54
Portabella Wild Rice with Caramelized Onion Sauce ..................................................................................55
Winter Carrot Casserole..............................................................................................................................55
Vegetable Bake .............................................................................................................................................56
Creamy Red Beans and Rice with Caramelized Onions................................................................................56
Buttermilk Cheese Loaf................................................................................................................................57
Desserts & Sweets ..................................................................................................................................58
Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake ......................................................................................................................59
Cappuccino Cheesecake ................................................................................................................................60
Cherry Cheesecake .......................................................................................................................................61
Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake ......................................................................................................................62
Almond Amaretto Cheesecake .....................................................................................................................63
Best Ever Frosted Carrot Cake ...................................................................................................................64
Better Than Reese's Peanut Butter Candy .................................................................................................65
California Almond Pie....................................................................................................................................65
Caramel Butter Pecan Cake ..........................................................................................................................66
Cherry S'more Brownies ..............................................................................................................................67
Chocó-Honey Crunch Pecan Pie ....................................................................................................................68
Chocolate Fudge Cake...................................................................................................................................69
Chocolate Rocky Road Bars ..........................................................................................................................70
Country Time Lemon Loaf ............................................................................................................................71
Crunchy Carmel Apple Pie.............................................................................................................................72
Double Fudge Brownies ................................................................................................................................73
Grandma's Cinnamon Rolls ............................................................................................................................74
Lazy Daisy Cake ............................................................................................................................................75
Lemon Meringue Pie ......................................................................................................................................76
Marzipan Bars ...............................................................................................................................................77
No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies ...........................................................................................................78
O'Henry Bars................................................................................................................................................78
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.................................................................................................................................79
Old Fashioned German Apple Cake ..............................................................................................................80
Peanut Butter Brownies................................................................................................................................81
Peanut Butter Frosties.................................................................................................................................82
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Snaps...........................................................................................................83
Pecan Cheesecake Bars ................................................................................................................................84
Pecan Pie........................................................................................................................................................85
Prize Winning Chocolate Fudge....................................................................................................................86
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Soft Pretzels ................................................................................................................................................87
Upside Down Apple Pecan Pie .......................................................................................................................88
Soups ............................................................................................................................................................89
Barley Soup ...................................................................................................................................................90
Cauliflower Soup ...........................................................................................................................................90
Cream of Tomato Soup.................................................................................................................................91
Leek Soup......................................................................................................................................................91
Onion Soup ....................................................................................................................................................92
Potato Soup...................................................................................................................................................92
Chicken Gumbo..............................................................................................................................................93
Pasta Dishes ..............................................................................................................................................94
Lasagna..........................................................................................................................................................95
Almost Lasagna .............................................................................................................................................96
Manicotti.......................................................................................................................................................97
Stuffed Tuna Manicotti ...............................................................................................................................98
Quick Baked Pasta Family Style ..................................................................................................................99
Baked Mac and Cheese ...............................................................................................................................100
Quick Tetrazzini.........................................................................................................................................100
All at Once Spaghetti.................................................................................................................................101
Creamy Beef Noodle Combo.......................................................................................................................101
Hamburger Stroganoff ..............................................................................................................................102
Lighthouse Casserole..................................................................................................................................103
Mexican Spaghetti Pie................................................................................................................................104
Noodle Stroganoff .....................................................................................................................................105
Salads ........................................................................................................................................................106
Autumn Fruit Salad ....................................................................................................................................107
Bavarian Potato Salad.................................................................................................................................107
Bacon-Avocado Potato Salad......................................................................................................................108
Baja Chicken Pasta Salad ...........................................................................................................................109
Blackened Chicken with Caesar Salad .......................................................................................................110
Boston Bean Salad ......................................................................................................................................111
Caesar Salad Dressing, Low cal..................................................................................................................111
Buffet Make-Your-Own Salad ...................................................................................................................112
Chicken Salad..............................................................................................................................................112
California Chicken Salad.............................................................................................................................113
Cherry Tomato Salad..................................................................................................................................114
Chicken Taco Salad, Low Fat......................................................................................................................114
Caesar Salad ...............................................................................................................................................115
Chicken and Black Bean Salad ....................................................................................................................116
Chicken Caesar Salad .................................................................................................................................117
Cole Slaw .....................................................................................................................................................118
Creamy Fruit Salad.....................................................................................................................................119
Curried Spinach Salad ................................................................................................................................120
German Potato Salad ..................................................................................................................................121
Fresh Spinach Salad...................................................................................................................................121
Homemade Croutons ...................................................................................................................................122
Fluffy Fruit Salad.......................................................................................................................................122
Garlic Pasta Chicken Salad.........................................................................................................................123
Hawaiian Chicken Salad ..............................................................................................................................124
Hot Spinach and Mushroom Salad .............................................................................................................124
Lighter Chicken Waldorf Salad .................................................................................................................125
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Old-Fashioned Egg Salad ...........................................................................................................................125
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad........................................................................................................126
Mixed Green Salad .....................................................................................................................................127
Pasta Salad Primavera ................................................................................................................................128
Tortellini Salad ...........................................................................................................................................129
Appetizers & Snacks .............................................................................................................................130
All-American Snack ....................................................................................................................................131
Cream Cheese Ball ......................................................................................................................................131
Blue Cheese and Cheddar Ball ....................................................................................................................132
Barbequed Chicken Appetizers..................................................................................................................133
Buffalo Wings .............................................................................................................................................133
Cheese-Spinach Appetizers .......................................................................................................................134
Mini-Quiches...............................................................................................................................................134
Dim Sum (Steamed Chinese Appetizers)...................................................................................................135
Mock French Pate .......................................................................................................................................136
Parmesan Chicken Wings ............................................................................................................................137
Salmon Rolls ................................................................................................................................................137
Potstickers..................................................................................................................................................138
Ravioli Appetizers.......................................................................................................................................139
Spinach - Romano Appetizer ......................................................................................................................139
San Antonio-Style Chicken Wings .............................................................................................................140
Sesame Chicken Fingers.............................................................................................................................141
Sensational Tomato Quiche .......................................................................................................................142
Spinach-Cheese Puffs ................................................................................................................................143
Spinach Dip .................................................................................................................................................144
Baked Party Dip ..........................................................................................................................................145
Multilayered Mexican Dip ..........................................................................................................................146
Crock Pot Meals ......................................................................................................................................147
Macaroni and Cheese ..................................................................................................................................148
Baked Potatoes ...........................................................................................................................................148
Barbeque Beef Stew...................................................................................................................................149
Barbecue Pork Roast ..................................................................................................................................149
Barbecue Chicken .......................................................................................................................................150
Casserole in the Cooker..............................................................................................................................150
Barbecued Meatballs..................................................................................................................................151
Cheddar Potato Slices ................................................................................................................................152
Corn Chowder..............................................................................................................................................152
Chili..............................................................................................................................................................153
Baked Beans ................................................................................................................................................153
Chili Chicken................................................................................................................................................154
Chicken And Rice ........................................................................................................................................154
Creamy Chicken and Rice............................................................................................................................155
Autumn Pork Chops .....................................................................................................................................156
Beef Burger Stroganoff ............................................................................................................................156
Beef Fajitas ................................................................................................................................................157
Beef Stew ...................................................................................................................................................158
Chicken and Dumplings ...............................................................................................................................159
Chicken Noodle Soup ..................................................................................................................................160
Chicken Stew ..............................................................................................................................................161
Potato Soup.................................................................................................................................................161
Garlic Roasted Chicken...............................................................................................................................162
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Lemon Baked Chicken .................................................................................................................................162
Maple-Flavored Barbecue Chicken.............................................................................................................163
Salmon Bake in Crockpot ............................................................................................................................163
Scalloped Potatoes .....................................................................................................................................164
Sweet ‘N’ Sour Chicken ..............................................................................................................................164
Teriyaki Sauce Wings.................................................................................................................................165
Turkey and Rice Casserole .........................................................................................................................165
Food for Kids ...........................................................................................................................................166
All-Star Fudgey Baseballs and Bats ..........................................................................................................167
Apple Smiles ...............................................................................................................................................168
Daisy Apple .................................................................................................................................................168
Jello Aquarium Recipe ................................................................................................................................169
Dirt Cups .....................................................................................................................................................169
Apple Pancakes............................................................................................................................................170
Bologna and Cheesewich .............................................................................................................................170
Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast ......................................................................................................171
Microwave Carmel-corn ..............................................................................................................................171
Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats ...........................................................................................172
Kids Snackin' Corn......................................................................................................................................172
“Puppy Chow” ...............................................................................................................................................173
Cheerio Bars ...............................................................................................................................................173
Cling-ons ......................................................................................................................................................174
Homemade Cracker Jacks..........................................................................................................................174
Kids Popcorn Balls .......................................................................................................................................175
Peanut Butter Candy...................................................................................................................................175
Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars......................................................................................................................176
Caramel Corn ...............................................................................................................................................177
Gelatin Rainbow...........................................................................................................................................177
Punch ..........................................................................................................................................................178
“What Hit Me” Punch .................................................................................................................................179
White House Pink Fruit Punch ...................................................................................................................179
"Sting-Like-A-Bee" Punch ..........................................................................................................................180
Aloha Fruit Punch .......................................................................................................................................180
Angelfrost Punch ........................................................................................................................................181
Aunt Cindy's Punch .....................................................................................................................................181
Berry Colada Punch .....................................................................................................................................182
Cranberry-Lemon Punch .............................................................................................................................182
Grapefruit-Strawberry Punch ...................................................................................................................183
Grill Meals ................................................................................................................................................184
Southwestern Kabobs.................................................................................................................................185
Bar-B-Q: Smoke-Grilled Salmon ................................................................................................................186
Barbeque-Spiced Grilled Tenderloin Steaks.............................................................................................186
Butterflied Pork Loin on the Grill..............................................................................................................187
Down Home Grilled Hamburgers ................................................................................................................188
Entrecote Bercy (Grilled Beef Steak) ......................................................................................................189
Escalibada (Grilled Vegetables) .................................................................................................................190
Firecracker Grilled Alaskan Salmon ..........................................................................................................191
Galveston Grilled Chicken...........................................................................................................................192
Grilled Bratwurst........................................................................................................................................193
Grilled Chicken Thighs................................................................................................................................194
Grilled Garlic Bread ....................................................................................................................................194
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Grilled Marinated Spicy Ribs .....................................................................................................................195
Grilled Mustard Turkey..............................................................................................................................196
Jazzy Lime Grilled Chicken ........................................................................................................................197
Grilled Salmon with Honey Mustard Glaze................................................................................................198
Specialty Foods.......................................................................................................................................199
Dairy Queen Blizzard .................................................................................................................................200
Orange Julius..............................................................................................................................................200
Wendy's Frosty ..........................................................................................................................................201
Bisquick .......................................................................................................................................................201
Spicy Beef Jerky........................................................................................................................................202
Smoked Turkey Jerky ................................................................................................................................202
Chinese Beef Jerky ....................................................................................................................................203
Western Barbecue Jerky...........................................................................................................................204
Hawaiian Jerky ...........................................................................................................................................205
Cracker Jack...............................................................................................................................................206
Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing....................................................................................................................207
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese........................................................................................................................208
Amish Bread Starter..................................................................................................................................209
Amish Friendship Bread .............................................................................................................................210
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Breakfast Meals
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Waffles
Makes 6 Servings
2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 2/3 c. milk
2 tbsp. melted fat
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Beat the yolks and whites
of the eggs separately. Add the beaten yolks and the milk to the dry
ingredients and then stir in the melted fat. Beat the egg whites stiff and
fold them into the batter.
While the waffle mixture is being prepared, heat the waffle iron. Then
grease it thoroughly on both sides with a rind of salt pork or a cloth pad
dipped in fat, being careful that there is no excess fat, as it will run out
when the iron is turned over.
With the iron properly greased and sufficiently hot, place several spoonfuls
of the batter in the center and close the iron. By so doing, the batter will be
pressed out to cover the entire surface.
In pouring the batter, do not cover the entire surface of the iron with
batter nor place any near the outside edge, for it is liable to run out when
the iron is closed. In case this happens, be sure to put in less batter the
next time. Allow the waffle to brown on the side near the fire and then turn
the iron, so as to brown the other side. When the waffle is sufficiently
brown, remove it; then grease the iron and repeat the process.
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Griddle Cakes
Makes 6 Servings
3 c. flour
5 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
2 1/4 c. milk
2 tbsp. melted fat
Mix and sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Beat the egg, add to it
the milk, and pour this liquid slowly into the dry ingredients. Beat the
mixture thoroughly and then add the melted fat. Bake the cakes on a hot
griddle as soon as possible after the batter is mixed.
Makes 6 Servings
1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1 egg
Applesauce, marmalade, preserves, jelly or canned fruit
Mix the flour, salt, and milk in a bowl, and then drop in the unbeaten
egg. Beat all with a rotary egg beater until the mixture is perfectly
smooth and free from lumps. Grease and warm gem irons or popover cups.
Then fill them about two-thirds full of the popover batter. Bake in a
moderate oven for about 45 minutes or until the popovers can be lifted
from the cups and do not shrink when removed from the oven.
To add the fruit, cut a slit in the side of the popovers as soon as they are
removed from the oven and insert a few spoonfuls of fruit. These may be
served either warm or cold as a breakfast dish, or they may be sprinkled
with powdered sugar and served with cream for a dessert or a lunch dish.
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Corn Griddle Cakes
Makes 6 Servings
Add the corn meal to the boiling water, boil 5 minutes, and turn into a
bowl. Then add the milk. Next, mix and sift the flour, baking powder,
salt, and sugar, and stir them into the first mixture. Beat the egg and
add to the whole. Finally, stir in the melted fat. Bake on a hot griddle.
Makes 6 Servings
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. soda
2 c. sour milk (not thick)
1 egg
Mix and sift the flour, salt, sugar, and soda. Add to these the sour milk and
the egg well beaten. If the milk is thick, the quantity should be increased
accordingly. Beat the mixture thoroughly and bake at once on a hot griddle.
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Eggs Mexicana
2 tbsp butter
4 tbsp finely chopped onion
4 red peppers, cut into strips
dash of chili pepper
½ pint of whole tomatoes
eggs, 2-3 per person, scrambled
salt & pepper, to taste
Put butter in a saucepan. Add chopped onion and shake until the onion is soft,
but not brown. Then add red peppers, chili pepper and tomatoes.
Add salt and pepper. Let this cook slowly while you scramble the desired
quantity of eggs. When the eggs are ready to serve, put two tbsp of this
sauce on the side of each dish, and serve.
Pour half the can of tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Break in
eggs, cover with the other half of the sauce, dust the top with grated
cheese, and bake in a moderate oven until "set," about 15 - 20 minutes.
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Quick and Easy Waffles
4 eggs
1 c milk
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
2 c flour
1/2 c butter; melted
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla (optional)
Beat eggs and sugar until light and foamy. Add cooled melted butter, milk
and vanilla extract. Sift flour and baking powder and add to egg mixture.
Add salt & beat well. Bake and serve.
3 tomatoes
4 eggs
1 teaspoonful of onion juice
1 level teaspoonful of salt
1 tsp pepper
2 tbsp of butter
Peel the tomatoes, cut them into halves and squeeze out the seeds. Cut the
tomatoes into small bits put them into a saucepan with the salt, pepper and
butter.
When these are hot, add the eggs, beaten until well mixed, stir until the
eggs are "set," turn into a heated dish, garnish with toast and serve.
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Eggs Bernaise
6 whole eggs
4 yolks eggs
4 tbsp stock
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp tarragon vinegar
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
1/2 c strained tomato
1 tsp onion juice
1/2 tsp salt
5 English muffin halves or slices of bread, toasted
Put the stock, yolks of eggs and olive oil into a saucepan. Stir over hot water
until you have a thick, smooth sauce like mayonnaise; remove from stove.
When slightly cool stir in the tarragon vinegar and parsley.
Melt butter and add the flour. Then add the tomato, and when boiling add
salt and pepper. Heat a platter, butter the English muffins / toast, put
them on the hot platter.
Poach the eggs. Put one poached egg on each slice of toast; fill the bottom
of the dish with tomato sauce and put a tbsp of Béarnaise sauce on top of
each egg. These may be garnished with a little chopped parsley.
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Apple Fritters
Pare and core the apples, and cut them into rounds 1/4 inch thick. Make a
batter with the milk, wheat meal and the eggs; beating well and adding sugar
to taste.
Have a frying-pan ready on the stove with boiling oil or butter, dip the apple
slices into the batter and fry the fritters until golden brown. Drain them on
paper towels, and keep them hot in the oven until all are done.
Mix together flour, baking powder & soda, cinnamon & salt. In another bowl
mix: brown sugar, vanilla, egg, oil and orange juice. Mix, then add buttermilk.
Add dry ingredients to wet, and then add blueberries. Bake at 400°F for 15
minutes, and then reduce heat to 350°F for 15 minutes more.
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Cinnamon Puff Muffins
Cream together butter, sugar, and egg; set aside. Sift together flour,
baking powder, and nutmeg. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture,
alternating with the milk. Spoon into 12 well-greased muffin cups. Bake at
350°F for 13 to 15 minutes.
Makes 12 Muffins
1 1/3 c flour
2/3 c cornmeal
3 tsp baking powder
1/3 c maple syrup
2 eggs
2/3 c milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c shortening, melted
Stir dry ingredients together. Beat eggs in bowl; add milk, maple syrup and
shortening. Blend dry ingredients in quickly to just moisten flour. Pour into
12 muffin tins and bake at 425°F for about 20 minutes.
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Cranberry Vanilla Chip Muffins
3 c flour
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 c sugar
2/3 c butter, melted
2 eggs
3/4 c plain yogurt
1/4 c buttermilk
1 c vanilla chips
2 c cranberries, frozen
1 tsp almond extract
**Topping**
1/2 c butter, melted
1/2 c sugar
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large mixing
bowl; set aside. In a separate mixing bowl, with electric mixer, beat sugar
and 2/3 cup melted butter until well blended, about 1 minute. Beat in eggs
one at a time.
Spoon batter into muffin tin, about 2/3 full. Bake at 375°F for 15 to 20
minutes or until golden brown. Dip hot, baked muffins into melted butter
and then into sugar to add topping.
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Nordic Raspberry Muffins
3 c flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 c brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
3 ea eggs
2/3 c oil
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c buttermilk
2 c raspberries
**Topping**
1/2 c walnuts, chopped
1/2 c brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Combine dry ingredients; set aside. Beat together eggs, oil, vanilla and
buttermilk. Add to dry mix until moistened. Carefully fold in raspberries.
Grease muffin pan. Fill 3/4 full; top with topping mixture. Bake at 350°F
for 20 to 22 minutes.
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Wedding Morning Blueberry Pastry
**Crust**
1/2 c butter, Softened
1/4 C. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 C. unbleached white four
**Orange Cream**
1/8 c candied orange rind
1/4 c water (approx.), boiling
1 c sour cream
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp flour
2 egg yolks
**Blueberry Filling**
1 c blueberries -previously frozen okay
water to cover in saucepan
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot)
fresh blueberries as needed for garnish
Start by boiling water to soak orange peel. Cook berries in a single layer on
the bottom of the sauce pan until mushy. Add sugar, drain orange peal water
and mix with arrowroot when cooled to dissolve, add the blueberries and stir
until set a few minutes.
Make a well in the middle of the pastry flour, mix in by hand or wooden
spoon: the butter, egg yolks and sugar until it forms a soft dough. Chill.
Rinse blueberry sauce pan and put in sour cream. Puree the egg yolks and
softened rind in a food processor, add egg and rind mixture with flour and
sugar to sour cream and cook together over a low flame.
Roll out chilled tart dough, cut with large round cookie cutter and place in
mini-tartlet pan, fluting edges. Bake 12 min. at 350°F, chilling first for best
results. Place Pastry cream in cooled tart shell, fresh blueberries and
blueberry sauce on top, chill before serving. Will hold at room temperature.
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Banana Split French Toast
Makes 8 servings
Cut 4 maraschino cherries in half; set aside for garnish. Chop remaining
cherries. Cut off and discard ends of bread loaf. Slice remaining loaf into 16
(1/2-inch to 3/4-inch) slices.
Combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl; beat with
an electric mixer at medium speed 3 to 4 minutes, or until creamy. By hand,
stir in pineapple, chocolate chips and chopped cherries; mix well.
Spray a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Combine eggs
and milk in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Dip one side of 1 bread slice into egg
mixture. Place on baking pan, dipped side down. Gently spread with 1/8 of
cream cheese mixture; top with a banana half. Repeat with 7 more slices.
Dip one side of each of the remaining 8 bread slices in egg mixture. Place,
dipped side up, on top of banana Bake in a preheated 350°F oven 35 to 40
minutes or until tops are light golden brown and centers are set.
To serve, top each serving with 1/4 cup whipped topping, 1-1/2 teaspoons
chopped pecans and 1 reserved cherry half. Serve with maple syrup.
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Lunch Meals
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Reuben Sandwich
Toast bread and arrange four slices on paper plates. Top each slice with
corned beef, then sauerkraut, salad dressing, and cheese. Top with other
slices of bread. Cook uncovered 3 to 3 1/2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Serve immediately.
Season turkey with salt and pepper. In a large frying pan, heat oil over
medium heat. Add turkey and brown all over, about 10 minutes. Remove from
pan and set aside to cool. Once cooled, cut the turkey pieces into cubes.
In a large bowl, combine turkey, apples, onion and celery. Blend mayonnaise,
chutney and curry. Pour dressing over turkey mixture and toss gently. Cover
and refrigerate 1 hour. Line pita bread with lettuce leaves; fill with turkey
mixture.
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New York Submarine Sandwiches
Makes 4 Servings
Split rolls. Sprinkle liberally with olive oil. Then add vinegar and then the
Italian seasoning. Layer 3 slices each of the provolone, ham and salami on
each roll. (Or 6 each on the 12 inch rolls.) Place sliced tomatoes, onions and
shredded lettuce on top of cold cuts. Slice 12 inch rolls in half to serve.
On each of four bread slices, place 1 slice each of ham, turkey and cheese.
Cover with remaining slices of bread. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk and salt
together. Dip each sandwich carefully into egg mixture, turning to dip each
side. Fry in sprayed or oiled pan like you would French toast, making sure
cheese is melted and meat is hot. May be put on sprayed cookie sheet; bake
at 375°F, turning once.
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Chef Salad Sandwich
Makes 4 servings
Butter the un-toasted bread. Place it on each of four serving plates. Top
each slice with lettuce. Spread 2 tbsp of dressing over lettuce.
Divide the ham and turkey into four portions each. Arrange on top of each
serving. Top with cheese, cut into julienne sticks. Arrange on each sandwich
2 quarters of hard cooked eggs, 2 black olives, 2 red cherry tomatoes,
halved, and 1 sweet gherkin, halved.
Top with bacon. Add more dressing or pass dressing in a small bowl.
Surround with toasted rye bread, cut into quarters.
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Stuffed Sandwich to Go
Stir together cream cheese, walnuts, green onion and garlic. Set aside. With
serrated knife, slice top off the bread. Cut down around loaf edge about
1/2" from the side and bottom crust.
With a fork pull out the interior of the bread. Butter the cavity and top
slice; line the cavity with ham so that slice overlaps sides. Top with half the
spinach then half the Swiss cheese. Spread cream cheese mixture over
Swiss cheese layer.
Top with alfalfa sprouts, the remaining Swiss cheese and remaining spinach.
Fold the ends of ham over spinach to cover top. Wrap bread in foil. Chill
several hours. Slice and serve.
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Chicken Sandwiches
Cook chicken and remove meat from bones. Shred chicken; do not grind. Add
beaten eggs, salt, pepper, celery salt and broken up bread. Add chicken
broth to make right consistency for a sandwich. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or
longer, if needed.
Turkey Sandwiches
Lightly spread bread with salad dressing. Using 1 teaspoon oil, sauté onion
and then mushrooms; cook until tender. Layer with turkey slices, onion and
mushroom mixture, lettuce and top with remaining slices of bread.
Open face sandwiches can be made by layering turkey, onion and mushroom
mixture and then topped by slice of mozzarella cheese. Heat in toaster oven
or broiler until cheese begins to melt and slightly browned.
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Dijon Cheese Steak Sandwiches
Makes 6 sandwiches
Combine Velveeta cheese, milk and mustard in saucepan; stir over low heat
until smooth. Sauté onions in margarine. Add meat, mix lightly until
thoroughly heated. Fill rolls with meat mixture - top with sauce.
To serve, split warm biscuits; place 2 halves on each plate. Spoon hot beef
mixture over biscuit halves.
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Dinner Meals
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Andy's Skillet Supper
Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch pieces. In hot oil, cook chicken, onion, chili
powder, cumin and oregano until the chicken turns white. Stir in broth and
juice, heat until boiling, and then reduce heat to low. Simmer 10 minutes.
Add beans, liquid and all, stir, cover and simmer for another 10 minutes. Stir
occasionally. Serve over rice.
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Creamed Tuna Fish
Makes 6 Servings
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. paprika
1-1/2 c. hot milk
1-1/2 c. tuna fish
1 egg
Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Stir well, pour in the milk, and when this has thickened add the tuna fish.
Allow this to heat thoroughly in the sauce. Just before serving, add the
slightly beaten egg and cook until this has thickened.
Pour over toast and serve.
Salmon Mold
Makes 6 Servings
2 c. salmon
2 tbsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. gelatin
1-1/2 c. boiling water
Remove all skin and bones from the salmon when it is taken from the can, and
mince it thoroughly with a fork. Add the vinegar, salt, and pepper. Prepare
the gelatin by dissolving it in the boiling water.
Add the seasoned salmon to the prepared gelatin. With cold water, wet a
ring-shaped mold having an open space in the center. Pour the salmon and
gelatin mixture into this mold, and allow it to stand until it solidifies.
Arrange a bed of lettuce leaves on a chop plate, turn the mold out on this,
and fill the center with dressing. Serve at once.
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"To The Moon" Chili
Makes 6 Servings
1 lb beef, ground
1 pkg chili-o seasoning mix
1/2 c water
1 can (14-1/2oz) whole tomatoes, cut up
1 can (16oz) kidney beans, drained
1 tbsp cayenne pepper sauce
1 red pepper, chopped, -optional
1 green onion, chopped, -optional
1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded -optional
In a Dutch oven brown ground beef; drain. Stir in seasoning mix, water,
tomatoes, beans and cayenne pepper sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and
simmer, cover, 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped red pepper, green onion and
cheese, if desired.
For more great chili recipes check out 600 Recipes for Chili Lovers
Chinese Burgers
2 lb beef, ground
3/4 c soy sauce, divided
1 tsp ginger, ground
pepper, to taste
6 tbsp bean sprouts
5 oz chopped water chestnuts, drained
1/4 c green onion, chopped
In a large mixing bowl combine meat, 1/4 cup soy sauce, ginger and pepper.
Toss with fork until well blended. Shape in 12 - 3" patties. Combine sprouts,
water chestnuts, green onions & 1/2 cup soy sauce. Spoon mixture onto 6
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patties. Cover with 6 remaining patties & seal by pressing meat edges
together. Place burgers on rack of broiling pan. Brush with soy sauce. Broil
3-4 minutes on each side, basting with remaining soy sauce. Serve on buns.
Makes 6 Servings
Add onions, bell pepper, and garlic; stir often until onions are limp, 5 to 8
minutes. Add wine, broth, and artichokes with marinade. Bring to a boil over
high heat, stirring occasionally.
Cover tightly with lid or foil and bake in a 350°F oven until liquid is absorbed,
20 to 30 minutes. Stir in parsley. Arrange crab and olives on risotto. Season
to taste with pepper.
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Beef Pot Pie
**Crust**
2/3 c shortening plus 2 TBSPSP
1 c flour
1 c whole wheat flour
1 tsp salt
4 tbsp cold water, up to 5 TBSPSP
**Filling**
1 pt beef chunks and juice, or ground beef
2 pt water
5 medium potatoes cut into small chunks
1 tbsp salt, or to taste
1 lb mixed vegetables, frozen
1 md onion, chopped
Crust: Cut shortening into flour & salt mixture until it resembles fine
crumbs. Sprinkle with water, 1 tbsp at a time, tossing with fork until all
flour is moistened & pastry cleans from side of bowl. Gather pastry into
ball, split in half. Roll one half out for bottom crust & line pie plate. Fill with
meat filling.
Roll out remaining dough for top crust & place over filling. Flute edges to
seal, pick top with fork to allow steam to escape. Bake 350°F for
approximately 1 hour 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Filling: Place all ingredients in stew pot and cook on fast boil until potatoes
are tender. Add mixture of 3 tbsp cornstarch in 1 cup warm water to stew,
stirring constantly while adding.
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Cheese and Tomato Strata
Makes 6 Servings
Butter a 9x 13 inch pan. Place a single layer of bread slices on the bottom,
not over lapping, but laying flat. Pour half of the tomato sauce over the
bread, sprinkle half the mozzarella cheese on top, and half of the basil on
top of the cheese.
Place a second layer of bread in the pan. And repeat with the mozzarella and
basil. Top this layer with the remaining French bread, arranging them in an
overlapping pattern.
Using a skewer, poke deep holes through the layers, approximately 1 inch
apart. Beat the eggs and milk together in a large bowl. Add Parmesan cheese,
salt and pepper and stir. Pour this mixture over the bread and refrigerate
for at least 2 hours or over night. Cover with plastic wrap while in the
refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Uncover baking dish and bake for 40 to 50 minutes
or until puffed and well browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing into
squares.
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Coq Au Vin Rosettes
Cut chicken meat into small chunk pieces. In skillet, sauté butter, onion and
mushrooms (about 5 minutes). Add chicken to onion and mushrooms; cook
over medium heat about 5 minutes. Add wine and savory Cook 10 minutes,
covered, on medium-low.
Cook noodles as directed and run under cold water. Cut off bottom frill of
noodles. Roll noodles, leaving a 2 1/2" center and stand up in casserole dish.
Using a slotted spoon, spoon chicken mix into each noodle center. Dice
cream cheese into cubes and add to skillet with wine sauce; heat till melted.
Mix together sour cream, cream and 1 tbsp flour; add to skillet.
Stir till blended. Add cheeses and pepper; stir till melted. Spoon over
lasagna rings; garnish with almonds. Bake at 325°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
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Easy Dairyland Casserole
Makes 8 Servings
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 2 quart dish. In large skillet, melt 1 tbsp
butter. Brown beef. Add scallions. Add tomato sauce and Worcestershire.
Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese. Place 1/2 the
noodles in bottom of dish.
Cover with cheese mixture. Pat remaining noodles on top of cheeses. Top
with beef mixture. Bake 20 minutes.
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Indonesian Pasta
Combine vinegar, water, and brown sugar in small saucepan. Bring to boil;
cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat
and cool.
Warm slightly in skillet and add green onions, sauté in peanut oil. Add
stir-fry veggies and pasta to sauce and mix in large bowl. Garnish
with pea pods and red and yellow peppers.
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Oven Barbecued Pork Roast
Makes 12 Servings
If roast has visible fat, untie strings & trim off fat. Replace & tie string at
2" intervals. Cut deep slits in roast & insert garlic. Combine pepper, sage &
thyme; rub over surface of roast. Coat a non-stick skillet with cooking
spray; place over medium high heat until hot.
Add pork roast and brown on all sides. Add onion & sauté until tender. Add
chicken broth, bring to a boil. Transfer to baking dish. Bake roast,
uncovered at 350°F for 30 minutes.
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Parmesan Spinach Roll-Ups
1 egg
2 pkg Pillsbury Refrigerated Parmesan, 10 5/8 oz pkg Breadsticks
1 lb Green giant Frozen Cut Leaf Spinach, thawed & squeezed to drain
2 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded, about 1/2 cup
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp flour
Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets or use ungreased baking
stone. In medium bowl, combine egg and contents of both containers of
Parmesan spread from breadsticks; beat well with wire whisk. Add spinach,
cheese and lemon juice; mix well.
Sprinkle work surface with flour. Unroll dough onto floured surface.
Separate into 20 breadsticks. Press or roll each breadstick to form 7x1
1/2-inch strip.
Spread each strip with about 1 tbsp spinach mixture. Roll up, starting at
shortest end; pinch end of dough to seal. Place rolls, cut side up, 3 inches
apart on lightly greased cookie sheets.
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Pepper Steak
1/2 c butter
2 lb beef steak, cut in strips
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/2 c onions, chopped
2 green peppers cut in strips
1 lb tomatoes, canned
1 beef bouillon cube, crushed
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 c water
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
In skillet melt butter, add beef strips and sprinkle w/garlic salt. Sauté.
Stirring occasionally until browned. Remove meat from pan, add onions &
peppers, sauté for 2 minutes. Return meat along w/tomatoes and bouillon.
If using round steak, simmer 30-40 minutes.
Blend cornstarch, water, soy sauce, sugar & salt, add to meat mixture to
thicken, stirring constantly. Cook 2 additional minutes. Serve over rice or
mashed potatoes.
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Quiche Supreme
**Pastry Crust**
1 1/2 c flour, sifted
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c shortening
4 tbsp cold water (up to 5)
**Filling**
2 tbsp butter
1/2 c onion, chopped
1 c fresh mushrooms
8 oz cheddar cheese (2 cups) Shredded
3 eggs
1/2 c light cream
1 tbsp parsley
1/4 c pimiento, chopped
Pastry: Mix flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles small
peas. Stir in water. Form into a ball. Roll out and put into a 9" pie pan.
Prick crust and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes. Remove from oven.
Filling: Heat butter in a skillet. Sauté onions and mushrooms until soft.
Spoon into baked crust. Sprinkle cheese over vegetables. Beat eggs in a
small bowl until frothy; stir in cream and pour over vegetables. Top with
parsley and pimiento.
Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes, then lower temperature to 350°F and bake
for an additional 20 minutes. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving.
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Roast Pork Tenderloin with Cherry-Cranberry Glaze
Makes 4 Servings
Heat oven to 425°F. Season pork tenderloins with salt and pepper;
roast in shallow roasting pan for 20 to 25 minutes; until internal
temperature, measured with a meat thermometer, reads 155 to 160°F. Pour
glaze evenly over tenderloins during last 10 minutes of roasting time.
Serve tenderloins sliced.
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Savory 3-Cheese Quiche
**Never-Fail Pie Crust - (1 crust) **
1 c flour
1 c Swiss cheese, grated 6 tbsp butter-flavored Crisco
1/2 c marbled jack cheese, grated 1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp Romano cheese, grated 1/4 tsp sugar
1 tbsp Romano cheese, grated 3 tbsp cold water
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 c fresh broccoli, cut in small pieces
1 1/2 c fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 tsp marjoram, Dried
1/2 tsp basil, Dried
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
3 eggs
1/2 c half and half
7 ea cherry tomatoes (up to 8)
Pie Crust: Blend together with pastry blender until crumbly (like coarse
cornmeal). Add cold water, 1 tbsp at a time, mixing with a fork until mixture
holds together. Handle as little as possible. Wrap in Saran Wrap in a
"patty" and chill for at least an hour. Roll out between Saran Wrap with
very little flour. Place carefully in pie plate, being careful not to stretch
dough. Shape edges.
Sprinkle the cheeses over the bottom of the pie shell, then evenly distribute
the onion, broccoli, and mushrooms over the cheese layer. Mix the eggs and
the spices together in a bowl. Add the milk and half and half and mix well.
Pour over contents in the pie shell. Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves and
place, cut side up, in a ring on top of quiche. Sprinkle the 1 tbsp of Romano
over top.
Bake in a preheated 425°F oven for 15 minutes. Turn oven down to 300°F
and bake an additional 45 to 55 minutes or until cake tester inserted in
middle comes out clean.
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Shrimp Casserole
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Sicilian Grill
Makes 4 Servings
Brush one side of 4 bread slices lightly with 1/2 of dressing; place, dressing
side down, on cutting board. Top each with equal amounts of cheese, beef
pastrami, and peppers.
Spread one side of remaining 4 bread slices evenly with pesto; place pesto
side down, on top of sandwiches. Brush tops of bread slices lightly with
remaining dressing.
Meanwhile, heat skillet over medium heat until hot. Place sandwiches in
skillet; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted,
turning once. Cut sandwiches in halves. Serve immediately.
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Beef and Rice Crisp
Makes 6 servings
Sauté beef, onion and green pepper in a large fry pan until meat is browned;
drain off any fat. Blend in ketchup, salt and dry mustard. Turn meat mixture
into a 2 quart round casserole; spread rice on top. Gradually stir milk into
mushroom soup. Stir in cheese and Worcestershire sauce.
Pour over meat and rice layers. Combine crushed corn flakes and butter;
sprinkle evenly over casserole. Bake in preheated 375°F oven 35 to 40
minutes or until hot and bubbly.
1 plain bagel
squeeze of pizza sauce
mozzarella cheese
Heat bagel in microwave on high for 15 seconds. Split bagel, add sauce and
some cheese. Heat in microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds or until cheese
melts.
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Oven Stew
Makes 6 servings
In Dutch oven, brown the steak in oil. Add the next eight ingredients; cover
and bake at 300°F for 4 to 5 hours. Add the peas during the last 30 minutes
of baking.
4 pork chops
1 can of chicken broth
1 onion chopped
2 cloves of garlic - chopped
2 tsp of olive oil
Put oil in frying pan and heat until hot. Brown the pork chops on both sides.
Now add the chicken broth, onions, garlic and any other spices that you
might like into the frying pan.
Simmer on low heat for about an hour. The pork chops are tender and not
dried out.
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Quick and Spicy Chicken and Rice
2 c water
1/4 tsp salt
2 c uncooked instant rice
3 c frozen broccoli cuts
1 8oz jar pasteurized process cheese sauce with jalapeno peppers
8 oz cooked chicken breast; cubed
In large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add rice and broccoli;
return to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5
minutes.
Stir in cheese sauce and chicken; cook over low heat for 2-4 minutes or until
thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
Either use a non-stick skillet or spray a skillet with non-stick spray. Add
ground turkey and onion, and cook until meat is no longer pink.
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Quick and Easy Tarragon Chicken
In a large frying pan, melt butter in oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken
breasts and cook, turning once, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes a side.
Remove and set aside.
Add wine to the pan. Bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits from bottom of
pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in mustard, tarragon, salt and pepper to taste.
Whisk in cream and boil until mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
Return chicken to pan; turn in sauces to coat and simmer 7-1/2 minutes until
chicken is tender. Remove chicken to a serving platter, spoon sauce over it.
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Barbecue Beef Bake
1 lb ground beef
3/4 c chopped onion
18 oz barbecue sauce
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
2 c Bisquick original or reduced fat baking mix
1 c milk
2 eggs
Heat oven to 400°F. Cook ground beef and 1/2 cup of the onion in 10"
skillet until beef is brown; drain. Stir in barbecue sauce. Spoon into
ungreased 13x9x2" baking dish; sprinkle with cheese.
Stir baking mix, milk and eggs until blended. Pour over beef mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining onion.
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Side Dishes
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Non-fat Garlic Bread
Preheat the broiler. Place the dressing, paprika, and garlic in a blender and
process until well blended. Brush this mixture on the bread and sprinkle with
parsley, if desired.
Candied Yams
Put drained yams into a baking dish. Pour caramel topping over the yams. Add
the butter in slices over the top of the caramel topping.
Bake at 350°F until hot and bubbly. Add marshmallows and bake until the
marshmallows are brown and melted.
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Potato Casserole
Mix all ingredients together except Parmesan. Put into greased 9x13
casserole dish. Sprinkle Parmesan over top...probably about 1/4 cup or so.
Bake for 1 hour at 400°F. This can be doubled easily. Also can be prepared in
advance and baked just before serving.
Florentine Rice
Remove stems from spinach. Wash leaves thoroughly and tear into large
pieces. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach, red
bell pepper, onions, garlic, pepper and rosemary. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or
until spinach is softened. Stir in rice, cheese and nuts. Stir until thoroughly
heated and cheese is melted.
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Potatoes Au Gratin
Heat oven to 350°F. Mix potatoes, cheese, soup, salad dressing, onion and
pepper. Spoon into 12 x 8-inch baking dish.
Follow package directions for frozen Broccoli w/Cheese Sauce. Turn into a
(one quart) casserole. Add the chicken, ham or turkey. Add the rice, milk and
cheese. Blend thoroughly. Cover.
Microwave on high until the rice is tender (about 6 minutes), stirring once.
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Portabella Wild Rice with Caramelized Onion Sauce
Sauté onions in 2 tbsp butter. Add sugar until caramelized. Puree onion in
blender until smooth. Sauté Portabella mushroom in ½ tbsp butter. Over
medium-high heat, combine cream, broth, and onion. Cook until it thickens.
Cook rice as directed. Combine ingredients. Bake at 350°F until heated
thoroughly, 20 to 30 minutes.
3 1/2 c carrots
1 c cut broccoli
1/2 c mayonnaise
2 tbsp onion, chopped
2 tbsp prepared horseradish
1 tsp salt
1 dash pepper
1/4 c Ritz crackers, crushed
2 tsp butter, melted
Cook carrots in boiling salted water until almost tender. Add broccoli and
cook until carrots are tender; drain. Place in 1-quart casserole dish.
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Vegetable Bake
Makes 10 Servings
20 oz cauliflower, frozen
10 oz cut broccoli, frozen
17 oz cream style corn
1 - 17 oz kernel corn, drained
8 oz Wwiss cheese, shredded
10 3/4 oz condensed cream of celery soup
4 oz canned mushrooms, drained
1 1/2 c soft rye bread crumbs
2 tbsp butter, melted
Makes 6 Servings
2 tbsp butter
1 large white onion, sliced
3 c hot rice (cooked in chicken broth)
1 can red kidney beans, (16-ounce, drained)
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 c cheese, grated
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook until onions
begin to brown (about 8 minutes). Add rice, beans, sour cream, cheese and
black pepper. Stir until well blended and cheese is melted.
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Buttermilk Cheese Loaf
2 c flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp salt
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1 c buttermilk
1/4 c oil
2 eggs
In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients & cheese. Set aside. Beat
buttermilk, oil & eggs with rotary beater until well blended. Add all at once
to flour mixture & mix just until moist.
Pour into a greased 9x5x3 inch pan & bake at 375°F degrees for 45-50
minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for
10 minutes. Invert on rack & cool. Makes one loaf.
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Desserts & Sweets
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Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake
Combine crumbs, pecans, granulated sugar and margarine; press onto bottom
of 9-inch spring form pan. Bake at 325°F, 10 minutes. Combine cream cheese
and brown sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well
blended.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in chocolate
and liqueur; pour over crust. Bake at 325°F, 35 minutes. Increase oven
temperature to 425°F.
Combine sour cream and granulated sugar; carefully spread over cheesecake.
Bake at 425°F 10 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before
removing rim of pan. Chill.
VARIATION: Substitute 2 tbsp milk and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract for
almond flavored liqueur.
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Cappuccino Cheesecake
Combine nuts, sugar, and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch spring-
form cake pan. Bake at 325°F for 10 minutes. Combine cream cheese, sugar,
and flour, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add
eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Blend in sour cream. Dissolve coffee granules and cinnamon in water. Cool;
gradually add to cream cheese mixture, mixing until well blended. Pour over
crust. Bake at 450°F, 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250°F;
continue baking 1 hour.
Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill. Garnish
with whipped cream and whole coffee beans if desired.
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Cherry Cheesecake
Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan.
Bake at 325°F, 10 minutes. Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at
medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time
mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla; pour over crust.
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Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake
Combine crumbs and margarine, press onto bottom and sides of 9-inch
spring-form pan. Bake at 350°F, 10 minutes. In 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan,
melt caramels with milk over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth.
Pour over crust. Top with pecans. Combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla,
mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one
at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Almond Amaretto Cheesecake
**Crust** **Filling**
1/4 c sugar 5 pkg cream cheese, softened 8-oz
1/4 c almonds, toasted each
1 c unsifted all-purpose flour 1 2/3 c sugar
pinch salt 2 tsp grated lemon zest
1/2 c unsalted butter 5 large eggs plus 2 yolks
1 large egg yolk 1/4 c heavy cream
1/4 tsp almond extract 3 tbsp amaretto liqueur
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
strawberries for garnish
Crust: Lightly greased 9-inch spring form pan. In food processor, process
sugar and almonds until nuts are finely ground. Add flour and salt; pulse to
blend. Cut up butter into bits; add to flour mixture. Pulse until mixture
resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and almond extract; pulse just until
dough holds together. Press dough into prepare pan to line bottom and 2 inch
up sides. Refrigerate 1 hour. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake crust 8 minutes or
just until golden. Place on wire rack; let stand until cool.
Filling: In large bowl, with electric mixer at medium-high speed, beat cream
cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar; beat 3 minutes or until
mixture is blended and smooth. Beat in lemon zest. At medium speed, beat
in eggs and yolks, on at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
At low speed, beat in heavy cream and liqueur. Beat in flour just until
blended. Increase oven temperature to 500°F. Pour filling into cooled crust
in pan. Bake 12 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 200°F.
Bake cheesecake 1 hour longer, cover loosely with foil if top browns too
quickly. Turn off oven; let cheesecake remain on rack for 30 minutes with
oven door propped ajar with wooden spoon. Place cake on cooling rack. Let
stand until room temperature. Cover; chill 6 hours or overnight. To serve, run
knife around edges of pan to loosen cake. Remove pan sides. Place cake on
serving dish. Garnish with strawberries. Before cutting each slice, dip knife
in cold water.
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Best Ever Frosted Carrot Cake
Beat together oil, sugar, and eggs until well combined. In a bowl, sift
together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Add to egg mixture
and mix well. Drain pineapple well.
Add carrots, walnuts, and pineapple to mixture. Blend to mix well. Pour
batter into two 9" round cake pans. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or till
toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Better Than Reese's Peanut Butter Candy
Mix oleo & peanut butter until smooth. Add corn syrup. Knead powdered
sugar until smooth & heavy & crumbly.
Mix brown sugar & flour in a saucepan. Add corn syrup, butter & salt & warm
over low heat just until butter melts. Beat eggs with vanilla and almond
extracts. Add to sugar mixture & stir. Turn into unbaked 9" pie shell.
Sprinkle well with almonds. Bake 35-50 minutes.
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Caramel Butter Pecan Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease & flour 3 - 9" round cake pans. Beat
together shortening & sugar in large bowl until light & fluffy. Add eggs, one
at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift together dry ingredients.
Add to sugar mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
Blend in flavorings. Pour evening onto prepared pans.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in centers comes clean.
Cool layers in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Loosen edges & remove to
racks to cool completely.
To assemble cake: Spread tops of layers with Caramel Filling, stack on cake
plate. To make basket weave design on side of cake, spoon one- fourth to
one third of the Butter cream frosting into pastry bag fitted with ridged
decorator tip. Make horizontal strips made earlier and also at bottom of
cake. Each short strip starts at the edge of one vertical strip crosses over
next strip & ends of next vertical strip.
Replace ridged decorator tip with star tip & pipe any remaining frosting
around top of cake. Sprinkle with pecans. Place 1/2 cup sugar in large heavy
saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is light
golden brown. Combine remaining 2 1/2 cups sugar, milk, egg, & salt in
medium bowl, stir in butter. Add to caramelized sugar. …Con’td
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Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally or until candy thermometer
registers 230°F, about 15- 20 minutes, cool 5 minutes. Stir with wooden
spoon until well blended & thickened.
Frosting: Beat butter in large bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered
sugar alternately with half & half, beating until light & fluffy. Add
additional 1 TBSPSP of half & half if necessary for desired consistency.
Stir in vanilla
Prepare brownie mix according to package directions, using oil, water and
eggs. Spread melted butter in a 13x9x2-inch pan. Cover bottom of pan with
a layer of graham crackers. (If necessary, cut crackers with serrated knife
to make them fit pan.) Spread brownie batter over crackers.
Bake in a preheated 350°F oven 5 minutes less than directed on the package.
Sprinkle chocolate chips, pecans, cherries and marshmallows over the top.
Return to oven; bake an additional 5 to 8 minutes, or until toothpick inserted
in center comes out almost clean. Let cool. Cut into squares.
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Chocó-Honey Crunch Pecan Pie
For filling, combine eggs, corn syrup, sugars, chocolate product, butter,
bourbon, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. Stir in nuts and chocolate pieces. Pour
filling into the pastry shell. Bake in a 350°F oven for 40 minutes; remove
from oven. Carefully spoon Honey-Pecan Topping evenly over pie. Return to
oven; bake about 10 minutes more or until topping in bubbly. Cool;
refrigerate within 2 hours.
Test kitchen tip: For the pastry shell, prepare your favorite piecrust
recipe or one 9-inch frozen unbaked deep-dish pastry shell. (Be sure
to purchase a deep dish pastry shell; there is too much filling for a
shallow frozen pastry shell.)
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Chocolate Fudge Cake
Beat brown sugar, sour cream shortening, vanilla, pre-melted chocolate, and
eggs in a large mixer bowl on low speed until blended. Beat on high speed for
5 minutes. Beat in flour, baking soda and salt on low speed; beat in boiling
water slowly. Pour into 3 greased and floured (or wax paper lined) round
pans, 8" x 1 1/2". Bake at 350°F until wooden pick inserted in center comes
out clean, approximately 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes on rack.
Remove from pans. Cool cakes completely. Fill and frost layers.
Chocolate Frosting: Heat butter and chocolate in saucepan, over low heat,
until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar, milk and vanilla. Beat until
smooth. Place pan of frosting in bowl of ice water. Beat until mixture
mounds slightly. Do not over beat. Remove pan from ice water. Beat until of
spreading consistency.
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Chocolate Rocky Road Bars
**Crust Ingredients**
1/3 c semi-sweet real chocolate -chips
1 c sugar
3/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c chopped walnuts, pecans or peanuts
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
**Topping Ingredients**
1 c miniature marshmallows
1/2 c semi-sweet real chocolate
2 tsp shortening
Heat oven to 350°F. Melt butter and 1/3 cup chocolate chips in 3- quart
saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until melted (4 to 5
minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in all remaining crust ingredients until well
mixed.
Spread into greased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or
until sides of bars begin to pull away from edges of pan.
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Country Time Lemon Loaf
1 c water, warm
1/3 c sugar
1 tbsp active dry yeast
1/4 c vegetable oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp lemon peel, grated
4 c bread flour, (4 to 4 1/2)
1 egg white mixed with 1 tsp water
pearl or icing sugar
Combine the warm water and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Dissolve the yeast
in this mixture and let sit until foamy. Stir in the beaten eggs, oil, salt and
lemon peel. Add 2 cups of flour and blend well. Beat well for 2 minutes.
Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn out dough on to a
lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover and let rise
until double. Punch down dough. Shape as desired to make either a pan or a
free loaf. Place loaf in greased loaf pan or on a greased baking sheet.
Cover and let rise until double. Brush loaf with egg white and sprinkle with
pearl sugar. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes. Remove from pan
and cool on a wire rack.
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Crunchy Carmel Apple Pie
Crumb Topping:
Stir together brown sugar, flour, rolled oats. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until
topping is like course crumbs. Set aside.
Pie:
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt.
Add apple slices and gently toss until coated. Transfer apple mixture to the
pie shell. Sprinkle crumb topping over apple mixture.
Place pie on a cookie sheet so the drippings don't drop into your oven. Cover
edges of pie with aluminum foil. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 25
minutes. Then remove foil and put back in for another 25 to 30 minutes
without foil.
Remove from oven. Sprinkle pie with chopped pecans then drizzle with
caramel on top. Cool on a wire rack and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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Double Fudge Brownies
Makes 40 Servings
1 1/2 c sugar
1/4 c water
2/3 c butter (1 1/3 sticks)
12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 1/2 c flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c nuts, chopped
Preheat oven to 325°F. In small saucepan, combine sugar, water, and butter;
bring just to boil. Remove from heat. Add semisweet chocolate chips and
vanilla; stir until chocolate melts. Transfer chocolate mixture to large bowl.
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add flour
mixture to chocolate batter. Blend in chopped nuts. Spread into greased
13" x 9" pan.
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Grandma's Cinnamon Rolls
1 pkg yeast
3 c bread flour
1/4 c sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 c milk (flavored hazelnut creamer)
1/2 c water
2 tbsp shortening
1 egg, room temperature
**Filling**
1/2 c butter
1/4 c sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c nuts
**For Bottom of Pan**
1/2 c butter, melted
1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c nuts
Heat water, milk, and shortening to 125 to 130°F. Place in large mixer bowl.
Add sugar, salt, yeast, and egg. Add 2 cups of flour. Mix thoroughly for 2
minutes on medium speed. Add remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
Allow to rise in a warm place in a covered and greased bowl for 60 minutes or
until doubled in volume. Punch down and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt 1 stick butter. Set aside. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp
cinnamon, and 1/2 cup chopped nuts if desired. Roll out dough to 12" x 9"
rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle generously with sugar and nut
mixture. Roll tightly beginning with long end. Pinch ends and seam together
tightly.
Melt 1/2 stick butter and mix with 1/2 cup brown sugar. Pour into a 9" x 13"
pan. Sprinkle generously with nuts if desired. Slice roll into 12 slices and
place in pan. Allow to rise for 30 to 45 minutes, covered, in a warm place.
Bake at 400°F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to sit 2 to
3 minutes after removing from oven. Glaze, if desired, after cooled.
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Lazy Daisy Cake
**Cake**
4 eggs
2 c sugar
2 tbsp butter
1 c milk
2 c flour
1 pinch salt
4 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp vanilla
1 tsp almond extract
**Frosting**
3/4 c brown sugar
1/2 c butter, melted
1 c coconut
1/4 c cream (or half & half)
Cake: In a large bowl, using electric mixer, beat eggs until very thick and
lemony colored. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until smooth. Add
butter to milk and scald (do not let cool).
Mix together flour, salt, and baking powder; add to egg mixture and mix until
blended. Add milk and beat until batter is smooth (will be thin). Add vanilla
and almond extract. Butter 9" x 12" pan and dust with flour. Bake at 350°F
for 40 to 45 minutes.
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Lemon Meringue Pie
**Crust** **Filling**
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour 1 1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp salt 1/4 c cornstarch
1/2 c shortening 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 c cold water 1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 c water
**Meringue** 3 egg yolks, beaten
3 egg whites 2 tbsp butter (or margarine)
1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1/3 c lemon juice
6 tbsp sugar 1 tsp lemon peel, Grated
1 tsp lemon extract
In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually
add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Rollout pastry to fit a 9-in.
pie plate. Transfer pastry to plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of
plate; flute edges. Prick bottom and sides of pastry with a fork. Line with a
double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450°F for 8 minutes. Remove
foil; bake 5-6 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Reduce heat to
350°F.
Meringue: beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a mixing bowl on medium
until foamy, about 1 minute. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tbsp 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
350°F for 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack
for 1 hour; refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
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Marzipan Bars
60 Servings
Beat butter until fluffy in medium bowl; beat in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla.
Mix in combined flour, baking soda, and salt; mix in milk. Spread dough evenly
in greased jelly roll pan, 15" x 10"; spread with preserves. Spread Almond
Filling over jelly. Bake at 350°F until light brown, about 35 minutes. Cool in
pan on wire rack. Spread Chocolate Icing over top; cut into bars. Top with
almonds.
Almond Filling: Bet almond paste, sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth;
beat in eggs and egg white. Mix in several drops of food color if desired.
Chocolate Icing: Heat chocolate and butter in small saucepan over low heat
until melted. Stir in sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to make spreading
consistency.
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No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
2 c sugar
1/2 c cocoa
4 tbsp butter
1/2 c milk
1/2 c peanut butter
3 c rolled oats
Place sugar, cocoa, butter & milk in a saucepan/. Bring to a boil, stirring
mixture continuously. Add the peanut butter, vanilla and oatmeal.
Stir well & remove from heat. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Let
cool & harden.
O'Henry Bars
**Topping**
1 c chocolate chips
2/3 c chunky peanut butter
**Crust**
4 c oatmeal
2/3 c butter
1 c brown sugar, packed
1/3 c light corn syrup
3 tsp vanilla
Cream butter and brown sugar. Add oatmeal, syrup and vanilla. Mix
well. Press into 9x13-inch pan. Bake 15 minutes at 350°F.
Cool. Melt chocolate chips. Add peanut butter. Spread on cooled crust.
Refrigerate. Cut into bars.
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
1/2 c margarine
1/4 c shortening
1/2 c sugar
1 c brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/4 c water
1 pkg vanilla pudding, Instant
1 tsp vanilla
1 c flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
3 c oats
1 c raisins
Beat shortening, sugars, egg, water, and vanilla together until creamy. Sift
together flour, salt, pudding, and soda; add to creamed mixture. Blend well.
Stir in oats; add raisins. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake
12 to 15 minutes at 350°F.
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Old Fashioned German Apple Cake
2 c flour
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 c vegetable oil
2 c sugar
2 eggs
1 c walnuts, chopped
4 c apples, peeled & grated
**Frosting**
1/4 c sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 c milk
1 c butter
16 oz cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease & flour 3 - 8" cake pans. Mix together flour,
cinnamon & baking soda. Mix together oil, sugar & eggs; add to flour,
stirring well. Blend in walnuts & apples. Pour into pans & bake 20-25 minutes
or until tester inserted in the middle of cake comes out clean. Cool.
In mixing bowl beat the cream cheese, vanilla & powdered sugar until creamy.
Add cooked mixture to cream cheese. Put frosting between each layer of
cake. Top 3rd layer of cake with frosting & decorate with remaining
frosting.
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Peanut Butter Brownies
3/4 c butter
1 c sugar
1/4 c corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/4 c flour
1/2 c cocoa
1/2 tsp powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 c peanut butter chips, chopped
**Frosting**
1/2 c butter
3/4 c peanut butter
12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
Beat butter and sugar. Add corn syrup, eggs, and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
Add dry ingredients; mix well. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes. Frost
when cool.
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Peanut Butter Frosties
**Cookies**
1/2 c butter
1/4 c shortening
1/4 c creamy peanut butter
1 c powdered sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla
1 3/4 c flour
**Peanut Butter Frosting**
1/2 c butter
1/2 c creamy peanut butter
2 c powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
3 tbsp milk (up to 6 tbsp)
2/3 c honey roasted peanuts - (optional), ground
Cookies: Grease cookie sheets. Beat butter, shortening, and peanut butter
at medium speed. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Add
egg yolk and vanilla. Add flour, mixing well. Cover dough and refrigerate 1
hour. Prepare frosting.
Shape dough into 1" balls. Gently flatten balls with finger tips. Bake at
350°F for 16 to 18 minutes. Remove cookies from sheets to cool completely.
Spread about 1 teaspoon frosting evenly over top of each cookie. Sprinkle
with ground peanuts (optional).
Frosting: Beat butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add
powdered sugar and vanilla until blended, but crumbly. Add milk, 1 tbsp at a
time, until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Snaps
Makes 24 Servings
1 1/3 c flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c butter
1 oz unsweetened chocolate
2/3 c peanut butter
2/3 c honey
1/2 c brown sugar, packed
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla
1 c walnuts, chopped
2 c semisweet chocolate chips
In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set
aside.
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Pecan Cheesecake Bars
1 c all-purpose flour
1/3 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 c butter-softened
1/2 c pecans, chopped
**Filling**
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c milk
1 tsp vanilla
Heat oven to 350°F. combine flour, brown sugar and butter in large mixing
bowl. Beat at low speed until mixture is crumbly (2 to 3 minutes). Stir in
pecans by hand. Reserve 1 cup crumb mixture; set aside.
Meanwhile, combine all filling ingredients in small mixer bowl. Beat at low
speed until well mixed (2 to 3 minutes). Spread filling over hot, partially
baked crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
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Pecan Pie
Beat eggs slightly in a 2 quart bowl, mix in sugar, then corn syrup, butter or
oleo, vanilla & butternut flavoring & pecans. Pour into unbaked pie shell.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until filling is slightly firm.
Center of pie may look soft when pie is gently shaken but it will become firm
when cool.
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Prize Winning Chocolate Fudge
3 oz unsweetened chocolate
1 c milk
3 c sugar
4 tbsp light corn syrup
1/8 tsp salt
3 tbsp butter
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 c walnuts, Broken
Cut chocolate in small pieces. Combine with milk in a heavy 3 quart saucepan.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until milk is scalded & chocolate is
melted. Stir in sugar, corn syrup & salt
Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook without stirring
until mixture cools reaches 236°F.
Remove from heat add butter without stirring. Let stand, without stirring
until mixture cools to lukewarm 110°F.
Add vanilla. Beat vigorously until candy loses its gloss and starts to thicken.
Stir in nuts.
Pour into lightly buttered 8" square pan, being careful not to scrape
pan. Cut when firm into 36 pieces. Makes 1 1/2 pounds.
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Soft Pretzels
1 pkg yeast
1 tbsp sugar
1 c water, Warm
2 1/2 c flour (up to 3)
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp salad oil
1 egg
coarse salt
Dissolve yeast and sugar in water in bowl. Let stand 10 minutes. Add 2 cups
flour, salt, and oil. Beat until smooth and gradually stir in more flour to
make soft dough. Knead dough until not sticky. Make ropes 12" long and
make pretzels. Place on greased baking sheet. Let rise uncovered 20 to 25
minutes. Brush pretzels lightly with egg and sprinkle with salt. Bake at
425°F for 12 to 15 minutes.
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Upside Down Apple Pecan Pie
4 tbsp butter
2/3 c pecans
1 tsp lemon, juice
1 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 c brown sugar
6 c apples, sliced
1/3 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/4 c white sugar
1/2 t nutmeg
**Pie Crust**
2 3/4 c flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp vinegar
1 c lard
1 egg
water
Cut lard into the flour & salt mixture. Beat one egg in a cup and add 1 tbsp
of vinegar & finish up with water to 1/2 cup. Add egg mixture to the flour
mixture & form into a ball to be rolled out.
In a 9 or 10" pie plate spread evenly butter & brown sugar which have been
combined. Arrange pecan halves in design, pressing into the sugar. Roll out
& cover with plain pastry made as above. Trim pastry leaving 1/2" hanging
over all around.
Filling: Combine all dry ingredients with apples & lemon juice. Pile on pastry,
leveling as much as possible. Cover the filling with the second crust. Fold
bottom crust over top crust wetting edge of top as you go. Flute edges and
prick the top crust.
Bake at 450°F for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and bake 30-45
minutes longer. When syrup in pan stops bubbling, place serving plate over
pie and invert. Remove pie plate. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
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Soups
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Barley Soup
Pick and wash the barley, chop up the onions, slice the potatoes. Boil gently
for 4 hours with the water, adding the butter, thyme, pepper and salt to
taste. When the barley is quite soft, add the milk and parsley boil the soup
up, and serve.
Cauliflower Soup
1 medium-sized cauliflower
1-1/2 pints milk
1 oz. butter
2 oz. fine wheat meal
pepper and salt to taste
a little nutmeg
juice of a lemon
Prepare the cauliflower by washing and breaking it into pieces, keeping the
flowers whole, and boil in 1-1/2 pints of water, adding the butter, nutmeg,
and seasoning. When the cauliflower is quite tender add the milk, boil it up,
and thicken the soup with the wheat meal, which should first be smoothed
with a little cold water.
Lastly, add the lemon juice, and serve the soup with snippets of toast.
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Cream of Tomato Soup
1 quart tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon soda
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
1 quart milk
1 tbsp salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Stew tomatoes slowly one-half hour; rub through strainer; heat and add
soda. In the meantime, melt butter and stir in flour; add milk slowly, cooking
over low fire until thick; add seasoning. Take from fire and stir in hot
tomatoes and serve immediately.
Leek Soup
2 bunches leeks
1-1/2 pints milk
1 oz. butter
1 lb. potatoes
pepper and salt, to taste
juice of one lemon
Cut off the coarse part of the green ends of the leeks, and cut the leeks
lengthways, so as to be able to brush out the grit. Wash the leeks well, and
see no grit remains, then cut them in short pieces. Peel, wash, and cut up the
potatoes, then cook both vegetables with 2 pints of water.
When the vegetables are quite tender, rub them through a sieve. Return the
mixture to the saucepan; add the butter, milk, and seasoning, and boil the
soup up again. Before serving add the lemon juice; serve with toast.
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Onion Soup
1 quart milk
6 large onions
yolks of 4 eggs
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
1 cup of cream
salt & pepper
Put the butter in a frying-pan. Cut the onions into thin slices and drop in the
butter. Stir until they begin to cook; then cover tight and set back where
they will simmer, but not burn, for half an hour. Now put the milk on to boil,
and then add the dry flour to the onions, and stir constantly for three
minutes over the stove.
Then turn the mixture into the milk and cook fifteen minutes. Rub the soup
through a strainer, return to the fire, season with salt and pepper. Beat the
yokes of the eggs well; add the cream to them and stir into the soup. Cook
three minutes, stirring constantly. If you have no cream, use milk, in which
case add a tbsp of butter at the same time.
Potato Soup
2 lbs. potatoes
3 large onions (sliced)
3/4 pint water or 1 pint milk
nutmeg
Peel potatoes. Cut into small pieces, and put into a saucepan with enough
water to cover them. Add onions. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the
potatoes are cooked to a mush. Rub through a sieve or beat with a fork.
Now add water or milk, and a little nutmeg if preferred. Boil and serve.
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Chicken Gumbo
Makes 1 Serving
Place chicken back in the juice it was cooked in. Add gumbo spice,
okra & salt and pepper. In the last 30 min of cooking add gumbo file.
Serve over rice.
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Pasta Dishes
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Lasagna
1 lb lasagna noodles
2 lb beef, ground
1 can tomato paste
1 can tomatoes, Diced
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 c mushrooms, sliced
1/2 c zucchini, sliced
1 c onion, chopped
2 tsp garlic salt
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1/2 c Romano cheese, shredded
1/8 c parmesan cheese, shredded
2 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
Boil lasagna noodles, drain, and rinse with cold water. Lay flat right away in a
9" x 13" pan. Separate noodles with parchment paper so they keep their
shape and do not stick.
Brown ground beef and drain fat in a colander. Combine all other ingredients
except cheeses for the sauce mix. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 1/2
hour. Add the meat, bring to a boil again, and simmer for another 1/2 hour.
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Almost Lasagna
Can sprinkle lightly with garlic powder. Beat together ricotta, 2 eggs,
parmesan, parsley, salt & pepper. Pour half of pasta/sauce/meat mixture into
crock-pot. Spread entire ricotta mixture over first layer of pasta. Cover
ricotta layer with remaining pasta mixture, and cover with remaining cheese.
Cover, and cook on low 4-6 hours.
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Manicotti
Mix cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, salt, parsley and
egg. Boil lasagna noodles in large amount of salted water for ten minutes
over medium heat. Stir with wooden spoon. Cut lasagna strips in half.
Spoon portion of cheese mixture on lasagna strip and roll. Pour half of sauce
in pan and arrange manicotti in single layer over sauce. Top with remaining
sauce, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and bake in moderate oven at 375°F
for 30 minutes.
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Stuffed Tuna Manicotti
Drain tuna. Combine spinach, ricotta, egg, seasonings and tuna. Fill manicotti
shells with tuna mixture. Spoon half sherry sauce into a 9 x 9 baking dish.
Arrange manicotti on top of sauce. Pour remaining sauce over all. Sprinkle
with parmesan cheese and paprika. Cover with foil. Bake in a 375°F oven for
one hour.
Sherry sauce: Melt butter; stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually stir
in milk, stirring constantly until it boils and thickens. Remove from heat; stir
in sherry.
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Quick Baked Pasta Family Style
Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Heat a large frying pan and add oil, beef
and garlic. Sauté until the meat is tender and then drain excess fat. Add all
remaining ingredients except the Mozzarella cheese and pasta. Simmer the
mixture while pasta cooks until al dente.
Drain pasta and mix it with the sauce. Pour all into a 3 quart baking dish and
top with the remaining cheese. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 25 minutes or
until bubbly hot.
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Baked Mac and Cheese
Quick Tetrazzini
Bake in hot oven (400°F) 45 minutes to 1 hour or until browned and bubbly.
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All at Once Spaghetti
Heat oil in saucepan or skillet. Add onion; cook until soft. Crumble in the
Beef. Stir and fry until Meat is not longer pink. Sprinkle with salt and
pepper. Pour in tomato Sauce and water; bring to boil. Break spaghetti;
sprinkle in a little at a time, stirring into Sauce and keeping it separated.
Cover tightly. Simmer 20 to 30 minutes. Serve with Cheese.
Cook and stir the meat and onion in a large skillet until the meat is brown.
Drain off the excess fat. Stir in the un-drained mushrooms and the
remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling then reduce the Heat and simmer,
covered, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender, about 25
minutes. A small amount of water can be added if necessary.
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Hamburger Stroganoff
Cook and stir the meat, onion, and garlic in a large skillet until the meat is
brown. Drain off the excess fat. Mix in the flour, bouillon, salt, pepper and
the can of mushroom stems and pieces.
Stir in the water and heat to boiling, reduce the heat and simmer, covered,
for 10 minutes. Stir in the sour cream and heat until just hot. Serve over the
noodles or rice, if desired, add a garnish of chopped parsley.
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Lighthouse Casserole
Drain grease and transfer eat to casserole. Stir in beans, corn, tomato
sauce, chili sauce, mushrooms and olives. Drain macaroni and stir meat
mixture into it. Divide macaroni mixture into desired size casseroles for
serving or freezing. Makes 3 - 2 quart casseroles (6 Servings each).
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Mexican Spaghetti Pie
Cook and drain pasta, and let cool slightly. Stir in butter, parmesan cheese
and eggs. Spread into the bottom of a large greased baking dish. Brown onion
and ground Beef. Stir in kidney beans, un-drained tomatoes and tomato
paste. Add chopped green chilies, chili flakes, sugar and cumin.
Let simmer at least 30 minutes or longer. (You can add some Tabasco sauce
for some extra "kick" at the end.) Pour meat mixture over pasta in baking
dish. Top with the shredded cheese, olives and tortilla chips. Bake in a 350°F
oven for 30-40 minutes or until brown.
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Noodle Stroganoff
In hot butter in skillet, sauté scallions, Garlic and mushrooms until lightly
browned. Add Beef; cook, stirring, until red color disappears. Stir in lemon
juice, burgundy, consommé, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered 15 min. Stir
in uncooked noodles.
Cook, covered, 5 minutes or until noodles are tender. Mix in sour cream; heat
quickly but do not boil. Serve at once, sprinkled with parsley.
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Salads
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Autumn Fruit Salad
Wash and core apples and pears, peeling if desired. Cut into one inch chunks.
Slice bananas 1/2" thick. Wash grapes and cut in half. Combine fruits and
almonds in salad bowl. Mix yogurt with spices and cider. Pour over fruit salad
and stir to coat fruits evenly. Chill.
Boil potatoes in broth with 1/4 tsp salt for 5 to 8 minutes, until tender.
Drain. Toss warm potatoes with vegetable oil and onions. Dissolve remaining
1/4 t salt and the sugar in lemon juice.
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Bacon-Avocado Potato Salad
Boil potatoes in their skins. While potatoes boil, cube avocados and toss with
lime juice. Chop bacon into one inch pieces and fry until crisp in a large
skillet. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain. Sauté onions in bacon fat
until golden. Remove pan from heat and stir in wine, vinegar, mustard, and
salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
When potatoes are tender, drain, peel, and dice. While still warm, pour
dressing over potatoes and toss. Allow to cool to room temperature. Fold in
avocado, bacon, parsley, and cilantro. Serve at room temperature or chill one
hour or longer.
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Baja Chicken Pasta Salad
Heat enough salted water to cover the chicken breast (1/4 tsp salt to 1
cup of water) to boiling in a 4 quart Dutch oven. Add the chicken breast.
Cover and heat to boiling, reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken is
done, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon.
Heat the water to boiling and add the fruit and ring macaroni or orzo
gradually so that the water continues to boil. Boil, uncovered, stirring
occasionally, just until the ring macaroni is tender, about 6 to 8 minutes or
10 minutes for the orzo, then drain.
Rinse with cold water and drain again. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch pieces
and mix with the fruit, macaroni, jicama and onions. Mix the remaining
ingredients and toss with the chicken mixture. Cover and refrigerate until
chilled, at least 2 hours.
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Blackened Chicken with Caesar Salad
BLACKENED CHICKEN: Stir dressing and wine in shallow dish to blend; add
chicken; marinate 1 hour, turning several times. Grind marjoram, oregano,
thyme, salt, black pepper and ground red pepper to fine powder in coffee or
spice grinder or mini chop food processor. Spread mixture on plate. Heat 12
inch cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking, 5 to 10 minutes.
Drain chicken; dip into seasoning mixture to coat both sides, shaking off
excess. Place in hot skillet; pour 2 T butter over each piece. Reduce heat to
medium; cook chicken 3 to 5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
Serve chicken, sliced, on top of Caesar salad.
CAESAR SALAD: Use a fork to mash the anchovies into a paste in a small
bowl; stir in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, chopped fresh parsley,
Dijon style mustard, freshly ground black pepper and the crushed garlic.
Whisk in the cup olive oil, slowly; stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Pour the dressing over mixed salad greens in a large bowl; toss thoroughly to
coat.
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Boston Bean Salad
In a large bowl, combine beans, celery, and green onion. For dressing,
combine vinegar, molasses, mustard and pepper, and mix well. Pour over bean
mixture, stir to coat. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours (the longer the
better!), stirring occasionally. Just before serving, stir in endive.
1/3 c tofu
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove -- minced
1 tsp anchovy paste -- or anchovy
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch sugar -- pinch
1 pinch pepper
2 tbsp parmesan cheese -- grated
1 tbsp olive oil
In small saucepan of simmering water, poach tofu for 2 minutes; drain, chop
coarsely and let cool. In blender, blend lemon juice, mustard, garlic, anchovy,
salt, sugar and pepper. With blender running, gradually add tofu, cheese and
oil. Transfer to small jar and refrigerate, covered, for up to 2 days. Makes
1/2 cup.
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Buffet Make-Your-Own Salad
2 chickens -- cooked, cooked, skinned, boned and cut into bite-sized pieces
4 cups cooked rice
3 cans chow mein noodles -- large cans
5 cups gravy -- chicken gravy or comb. of broth, chicken soup and gravy
3 cups celery -- diced
10 green onions -- sliced
16 ounces pineapple chunks in juice -- drained
2 cups cheddar cheese -- shredded
1 cup toasted almonds -- slivered
1 1/2 cups toasted coconut
1 cup black olives -- chopped
Heat chicken and gravy together. Place in pretty serving or chafing dish.
Place other items in a decorative fashion on buffet table. Guests can build
their own salads using these ingredients. This can be made in advance and
stored separately, ready to assemble when needed.
Chicken Salad
Yield: 1 Cup
Place pickle and onion in blender or food processor. Process until finely
chopped. Add chicken and process 3 fast pulses. Add remaining ingredients
and process 2 fast pulses.
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California Chicken Salad
Lightly mix the first 10 ingredients together. Moisten with mayonnaise, using
more or less as desired. Mound in 4 decorative serving dishes sprinkle the
minced green chilies and minced sun-dried tomatoes on top.
Chill for 1 hour. Serve with corn chips or crisp-fried tortillas as a light
lunch.
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Cherry Tomato Salad
Wash and stem tomatoes. Dry completely. Cook bacon until very crisp; drain
thoroughly on paper towels. Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and basil.
Pour over tomatoes, crumble bacon over all, and stir to coat tomatoes with
dressing. Serve on lettuce leaves, sprinkled with chives. Serve at once or
refrigerate until ready to serve.
Place chicken in a bowl and cover with waxed paper. Cook in microwave about
5 minutes. Remove and drain chicken to remove any fat. Prepare taco mix as
directed, substituting chicken for beef. Place lettuce, tomatoes, and chips in
a large bowl. Add drained beans, grated cheese, and salad dressing. Mix well.
Serve immediately.
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Caesar Salad
Wash and dry lettuce. Wrap and refrigerate. Warm bread cubes in 275°F
oven, tossing until hard and dry but not burnt.
Mash garlic into side of large salad bowl. Ease egg into boiling water and boil
exactly 1 minute, then crack into bowl, breaking it up with fork.
Add salt. Add lemon juice, olive oil and Worcestershire. Mix well. (Makes
about 1/2 cup dressing.) Add lettuce leaves, tossing to coat thoroughly.
Add Romano and pepper. Toss again. Arrange on 2 dinner plates. Garnish with
croutons Makes 2.
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Chicken and Black Bean Salad
Use canned black beans (15oz (425mL) per can). In large bowl, gently stir
together black beans, chicken, onions, red and yellow peppers and tomatoes.
Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together jalapeno pepper, lime rind and juice,
garlic, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Pour over salad; add coriander
and toss gently.
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Chicken Caesar Salad
Trim bread crusts and discard. Cut bread into 1 inch cubes. Place cubes in a
single layer on a baking sheet. Coat cubes with cooking spray; sprinkle with
garlic powder; toss well. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned
and set aside.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over med high heat
until hot. Add chicken halves; sauté 6 minutes on each side or until well done.
Remove chicken from skillet; let cool. Cut chicken across the grain into thin
slices; set aside.
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Cole Slaw
5 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp hot sauce
2 tbsp yellow mustard
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tbsp Worchestershire
juice of 1 medium size lemon
3 tsp salt (to taste)
4 bell peppers -- sliced
2 onions, medium -- shredded
1 large cabbage -- shredded
Put mayonnaise and mustard in a bowl large enough to hold complete mixture,
but shaped so that the mixture can be beaten with a fork. Beat mayonnaise
and mustard until combined. Add olive oil slowly, beating all the time.
Beat until mixture has returned to the thickness of original mayonnaise. Add
Louisiana hot sauce, continuing to beat. Add ketchup and keep beating.
Add salt and garlic salt, beating all the time. Add wine vinegar (this will thin
the sauce down). Beat this thoroughly, adding the lemon juice as you do so.
Taste for salt and pepper. Place shredded cabbage, peppers, and onions in a
large salad bowl. Pour sauce over and toss well. This should be done about an
hour before serving. Tastes even better the next day.
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Creamy Fruit Salad
1 c strawberries -- quartered
1 c cantaloupe -- chunked
6 strawberries -- whole
1 apple -- cored and chopped
20 grapes -- seedless green
1/2 c pineapple -- chunked
1/2 c mandarin orange sections
1 1/2 c whipped topping, thawed frozen non-dairy
2 tbsp coconut -- shredded & toasted
In 2 quart bowl combine fruits except whole berries; cover with plastic wrap
and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours. To serve: into each of 6
parfait or sundae glasses spoon 2 tbsp whipped topping and top each portion
with 1/4 c. fruit mixture.
Top each portion of fruit with 1 tbsp whipped topping, then an equal amount
of remaining fruit mixture. Spoon 1 tbsp whipped topping onto each portion
of fruit, sprinkle with 1 tsp coconut, and garnish with 1 berry.
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Curried Spinach Salad
For Salad: Combine spinach with 1 cup dressing or less if desired and toss.
Divide into 4 plates. Divide chicken, apple, peanuts, and raisins and place on
top of spinach. Serve immediately with additional dressing if desired.
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German Potato Salad
1 pound bacon
2 tsp celery seed
1 c onion -- chopped
1/2 c celery -- chopped
4 tsp flour
1 c vinegar
4 tsp sugar
1 c water
3 tsp salt
12 c potatoes -- cooked, chopped
pepper
parsley
Cook bacon till crisp; drain (reserving 1/2 cup fat), and crumble. Cook onion
and celery in fat till just tender. Blend in flour, sugar, salt, celery seed and
pepper to taste. Add vinegar and water.
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add bacon and potatoes; heat
thoroughly, tossing lightly so as not to break up the potato slices. Garnish
with parsley. Can be served warm or chilled, but you taste the bacon fat a
bit more when it's chilled.
Two hours before serving, marinate Caesar salad dressing with cottage
cheese. Prepare fresh spinach by washing, cutting out large vein in center of
leaves, and tearing into desired size pieces. Drain. Pour dressing over
spinach, toss, and serve.
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Homemade Croutons
1 tbsp butter
5 tbsp light oil
2 each garlic cloves minced
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
5 each day old bread
Melt butter in skillet then add oil. Mix in remaining ingredients. Cut 5 slices
of day old bread and remove crusts. Cut into 1/2" cubes. Fry slowly until
lightly brown.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute; remove from the heat
and let cool. In a salad bowl, combine the pineapple, fruit cocktail, oranges
and bananas. Fold in whipped cream and cooled sauce. Chill for several hours.
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Garlic Pasta Chicken Salad
6 heads garlic
3/4 c olive oil
4 sprigs rosemary -- optional
1/4 c fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves -- or 1 tsp. dried
8 ounces corkscrew pasta -- cooked and drained
2 cups chicken -- cooked, cut in strip
1/2 c green onion -- sliced
1/2 c parmesan cheese -- freshly grated
2/3 c walnuts -- chopped, optional
salt and pepper to taste
lettuce leaves
Separate cloves of garlic and drop into boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and
peel. Place peeled cloves in small saucepan with oil and optional rosemary
sprigs. Cook gently, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 25 minutes or
until garlic is tender.
Discard rosemary sprigs and puree garlic with 1/2 cup of the olive oil, basil,
and the rosemary leaves. Place pasta in large bowl and add garlic puree,
chicken, onion, Parmesan, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Add more olive oil if needed to moisten salad. Let salad sit for 1 hour a room
temperature (provided it’s not a hot room that will invite bacteria to go
nuts!) or refrigerate, returning mixture to room temperature before serving.
Toast walnuts in 375-degree oven for 10 minutes. Stir into the salad and
serve over a mix of crisp, chilled lettuces.
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Hawaiian Chicken Salad
Place chicken on steamer rack over 1 cup boiling water. Cover and steam
15 minutes or until cooked through, but still moist. Dice or shred meat.
Combine sour cream, chutney, curry powder and ginger until mixed.
Mix dressing with chicken and coconut. Chill. Cut cantaloupes, honeydew
melons or papayas in halves remove seeds and fill cavities with chicken salad.
Or, spoon chicken salad on shredded lettuce and garnish with slices of fruit.
Wash fresh spinach and remove all tough stems; drain well. In hot oil, sauté
mushrooms and onions until onions are wilted. Add lemon juice, vinegar, sugar
and pepper; mix well. Stir in spinach and cook only until spinach begins to
wilt. Remove from heat and stir in yogurt. Serve immediately.
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Lighter Chicken Waldorf Salad
Dice the cooked chicken. Combine with the apple, celery, mango and candied
ginger. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice,
chutney and mustard; mix well. Add to the salad, mixing well. Cover and
refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, stir in the chopped
walnuts and mint.
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, onion, salt and pepper. Stir in
eggs and celery. Cover and chill. For each serving, spoon about 1/2 cup onto a
lettuce leaf or spread on bread.
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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad
Cover, let stand 15 minutes. Heat broiler. Meanwhile, in bowl add chicken to
the remaining vinaigrette; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Remove chicken
from vinaigrette (discard vinaigrette); broil 4 to 5 inches from heat source
about 8 minutes until juices run clear when chicken is pierced, turning once.
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Mixed Green Salad
Makes 6 servings
Choose at least three of the varied salad greens. Wash the greens, pat dry,
and pile them into a large salad bowl. Adorn the greenery with the fruit and
toasted walnuts.
Beat together the oil, vinegar, orange juice, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper
in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the greenery and toss well to coat evenly.
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Pasta Salad Primavera
Add sautéed vegetables to cooked macaroni and toss well. Pour on olive oil
and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper; toss well. Serve warm or cold.
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Tortellini Salad
Boil pasta until al dente, and rinse with cold water. Trim fat from prosciutto
and cut into small squares. Steam peas until just tender and cool rapidly with
cold water. In a small bowl blend all of the dressing ingredients EXCEPT
olive oil. Mix well with wire whisk. While still whisking, add olive oil until
dressing is well blended.
Combine tortellini, prosciutto, and peas in a large bowl. Add half of the
dressing. Toss gently. Add basil and toss until well mixed. Chill. Just before
serving moisten with remaining vinaigrette and put in serving dish. Sprinkle
with parsley and parmesan cheese.
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Appetizers & Snacks
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All-American Snack
In large mixing bowl or slow-cooking pot, mix together pretzels, cereals, and
peanuts. Sprinkle with garlic salt, celery salt, seasoned salt, and cheese. Pour
melted butter over all; toss until well mixed.
Cover and cook in slow-cooking pot on low 3 to 4 hours. Uncover the last 30
to 40 minutes. Serve as appetizer or snack.
Mix softened cream cheese and other ingredients. Shape. Let chill
overnight. Serve with crackers.
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Blue Cheese and Cheddar Ball
Taste and adjust seasoning. Refrigerate the cheese mixture for 30 minutes
or until slightly firm, then shape into a ball. Roll in the chopped parsley to
coat well.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Let stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving. Place
on a platter surrounded with crackers and apple wedges.
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Barbequed Chicken Appetizers
Cut chicken breast into 16 chunks and place in a microwave dish. Scatter
pepper and onion strips on top of chicken. Combine remaining ingredients in
a small bowl and pour over the chicken and vegetables. Cover and microwave
on 70 % power for 7 minutes or until chicken is white and tender. Serve
with toothpicks.
Buffalo Wings
Preheat broiler. Meanwhile, rinse chicken wings and pat dry with paper
towels. Cut off and discard tips of chicken wings. Cut wings at joints to form
24 pieces. Place chicken pieces in a shallow, nonmetal or butter, pepper
sauce, and paprika. Pour over chicken wings, stirring to coat. Cover chicken
and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes rack of a broiler pan.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired. Brush with some of the reserved
sauce. Broil chicken 4 to 5 inches from heat about 10 minutes or until light
brown. Turn the chicken pieces; brush again with the reserved sauce. Broil
for 10 to 15 minutes more or until the chicken is tender and no longer pink.
Serve with Blue Cheese Dip
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Cheese-Spinach Appetizers
In a large bowl, beat eggs (or egg substitute) with flour until smooth. 2.
Squeeze spinach to dry then add to egg mixture along with cottage cheese,
cheddar cheese, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg. Mix well. 3. Pour into 13 x 9 x
2-inch pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle with
wheat germ and bake in preheated 350°F oven for about 45 minutes. Let
stand 10 minutes then cut into 1-1/2 inch squares.
Mini-Quiches
They are just as good reheated from frozen as they are fresh from the
oven! Do at LEAST double the recipe (you'll need a mini-muffin pan too).
Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients with electric mixer. Grease mini-
muffin tins or use Teflon ones. Fill 3/4 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until
brown. Hints: Add onion, bacon, mushrooms, etc. May be frozen. Reheat at
300°F or microwave for 3 minutes on high. Can also add cooked bacon and
some diced onion.
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Dim Sum (Steamed Chinese Appetizers)
In a large bowl, mix meat well with remaining BASIC ingredients. mix
until smooth. Separate mix into four equal parts. For each part, add one of
the EXTRA condiments -- mix well.
To stuff the dumplings, put about one overflowing teaspoon or pecan sized
ball into a wonton skin. Fold into shape. Possible shapes are purse , fish ,
chocolate kiss, nurses cap, or whatever. Parts of the wonton skin that are
sticking out may get tough, so keep this to a minimum. Use a different shape
for each condiment so that you will know what is what.
To cook, place on top of lettuce leaf on steam rack (the leaf helps prevent
sticking). Be very careful not to let them touch each other or else they will
stick. Steam for 20 minutes. Eat hot. Can be frozen and reheated in
microwave.
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Mock French Pate
Makes 12 to 14 servings
Butter a 7-by-4-inch loaf pan. Line with wax paper, leaving an overhang of
about 1 1/2 inches all around to assist in lifting out the pate later.
Preheat the oven to 400 F.
Rinse, dry and finely chop the mushrooms. You should have about 5 cups. In a
large saucepan melt the butter, and sauté the onions and celery until tender,
about 5 minutes. In a large bowl beat the eggs and cream cheese until
smooth. Add the bread crumbs, salt, basil, rosemary, oregano and pepper.
Stir in the onion mixture and the mushrooms. Blend well.
Spoon the mixture into the loaf pan. Cover the top with foil, and bake until
firm, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool in the pan until lukewarm. Remove from the
pan, using the paper overhang as an aid. Serve at room temperature with
crackers as an appetizer.
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Parmesan Chicken Wings
Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix cheese, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper
together and place on a dry tray. Dip each piece of chicken into the butter,
then roll in the cheese mixture, coating well. Place on a greased baking sheet.
Bake for 45 minutes, turning when brown. Wings will freeze well. Thaw in
refrigerator, and heat in a 375°F oven.
Salmon Rolls
After thawing, roll out the prepared dough into a 9-inch circle. Cover the top
with strips of the salmon and add seasonings. Cut the circle into wedge-
shaped pieces and roll each one tightly, beginning at the outside edge.
Brush the roll with the beaten egg and bake at 425°F for about 15 minutes.
Serve hot as appetizers or with lunch.
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Potstickers
Combine port, cabbage, onion, egg, soya sauce, salt, orange peel and hot chili
oil in large bowl and mix well.
Place two heavy 12" skillets over low heat. Add 1/4 cup oil to each. Arrange
dumplings in skillets in rows, fitting closely together. Increase heat to
medium-high and cook uncovered until bottoms are deeply golden, about 2
minutes, checking occasionally. Add 1/2 cup water to each pan and cover
immediately.
Let steam until skins are translucent, about 3 minutes. Remove cover and
continue cooking over medium to medium-high heat until bottoms are very
crisp and well browned. Drain off excess oil if necessary. Loosen dumplings
with spatula and transfer to serving dish. Serve immediate
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Ravioli Appetizers
Makes 12 servings
These tasty bites of pasta are perfect for back porch picnics, where the
kitchen is close at hand. Simply prepare the ravioli ahead and pop them into
the oven for 5 min when your guests arrive. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Coat
2 baking sheets with nonstick spray. In a pie plate, combine the bread
crumbs and oregano.
Roll each hot ravioli in the crumb mixture until coated. Place the ravioli, 1"
apart, on the baking sheets. Mist them with the nonstick spray. Bake 1 sheet
of the ravioli until lightly browned, about 5 min. Bake the second sheet.
Serve with the spaghetti sauce for dipping.
Mix breadcrumbs with spinach; add remaining ingredients and mix well; chill
in refrigerator; when cold, form into 1 inch balls and bake on an un-greased
cookie sheet for about 20 minutes at 375°F; drain on paper towels; if
desired, roll balls in additional Romano cheese while hot.
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San Antonio-Style Chicken Wings
Makes 24 appetizers
12 chicken wings
1 cup pace Picante sauce
1/3 c ketchup
1/4 c honey
1/4 tsp cumin -- ground
2/3 c sour cream -- dairy
Cut wings in half at joints; discard wing tips. Combine 1/3 cup of the picante
sauce, ketchup, honey and cumin; pour over chicken. Place in refrigerator;
marinate at least 1 hour, turning once. Drain chicken, reserving marinade.
Place on rack of foil-lined broiler pan. Bake at 375F° for 30 minutes.
Brush chicken with reserved marinade; turn and bake, brushing generously
with marinade every 10 minutes, until tender, about 30 minutes.* Place 6
inches from heat in preheated broiler; broil 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce
looks dry. Turn; broil 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce looks dry. Spoon sour
cream into small clear glass bowl; top with remaining 2/3 cup picante sauce.
Serve with chicken.
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Sesame Chicken Fingers
***Honey-Mustard Sauce***
2 tbsp mustard -- whole grain
6 tbsp honey
***Chicken Fingers***
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 pound chicken breast, skinned -- boned
sliced into 2x1/2" strips
2 tbsp olive oil
red leaf lettuce
strips orange rind
Heat olive oil in ovenproof heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet or sauté pan until
just below smoking point. Add chicken strips and brown on both sides over
medium heat; do not scorch. Place chicken strips on cookie sheet and bake in
preheated 425°F oven 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
To serve, line individual plates with lettuce leaves and arrange chicken
strips. Or compose a serve yourself platter. Garnish with orange rind.
Serve with honey mustard sauce.
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Sensational Tomato Quiche
* Pie crust should be partially baked. Use same oven temperature as for
cooking quiche, 350°F, and time it so crust will bake about 4-7 minutes and
let cool only about 5 minutes before filling with mixture to continue baking.
Sauté onions, green pepper and garlic in 2 tbsp oil in a heavy skillet. Add
tomatoes that have been peeled, chopped and seeded. Add the basil,
oregano, salt, green pepper and parsley. Cover and cook over low heat for 5
minutes.
Remove cover and raise heat so liquid evaporates. Do not let mixture scorch.
Remove from heat. Put 1 egg and 3 egg yolks along with tomato paste into a
bowl and mix well. Combine with tomato mixture then pour into pie crust.
Top with olives, grated cheese and anchovies if you are using them. Bake
about 30 minutes or until firm and golden brown.
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Spinach-Cheese Puffs
Makes 4 Dozen
Drain spinach; squeeze dry with paper towels. In 3-quart saucepan over
medium heat, heat milk, margarine or butter, and salt until margarine melts
and mixture boils.
Remove saucepan from heat. With wooden spoon, vigorously stir in flour all
at once until mixture forms a ball and leaves side of saucepan. Add eggs to
flour mixture, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, until mixture is
smooth and satiny. Stir in Gruyere and parmesan cheeses and spinach.
If not baking right away, cover surface of mixture with plastic wrap and
refrigerate. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 2 large cookie sheets.
Drop batter by level tbsp onto cookie sheets, about 1 1/2 inches apart.
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Sweet Sour Meatball Appetizers
Makes 40 Meatballs
Spinach Dip
Makes 8 servings
Cook and drain spinach and chop water chestnuts and onion. Mix all
ingredients. Hollow out center of bread. Serve the dip in the bread. Also
good served with vegetables.
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Baked Party Dip
Makes 6 servings
Bread should be unsliced. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut a hole about 5" in
diameter in the top of the bread. (If you wish, make a decorative zigzag
pattern.) Reserve crusty part to make top for loaf. Scoop out most of soft
inside portion and save for another purpose.
In skillet, sauté green onions and garlic in butter until onions wilt. Do not
burn! Soften cream cheese and cut into small chunks, then place in medium-
sized bowl; add onions, garlic, sour cream, and Cheddar. Mix well. Drain non-
marinated artichoke hearts and cut into quarters.
Fold in artichoke hearts. Fill hollowed-out bread with this mixture. Replace
top of bread and wrap in a double thickness of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
Bake for about 1-1/2 hours. Remove foil and top of bread and serve, using
thin slices of warm garlic bread as dippers.
Note: The best part of this dish is when the dip is gone and all you have left
is the bread, which is soaked in all those delicious ingredients. Just break
the bread up and pass it around!
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Multilayered Mexican Dip
In bowl, blend together beans, 1/4 cup of sour cream, cumin and hot pepper
sauce. Spread evenly on try 12" in diameter and at least 1 1/2" deep. In
bowl, mix remaining sour cream, chopped onion, lime juice and red pepper
flakes; spread over refried bean layer.
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Crock Pot Meals
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Macaroni and Cheese
Place the cooked macaroni in crockpot that has been sprayed with nonstick
cooking spray. Add the remaining ingredients, all except 1 cup of the cheese,
mix well.
Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese and then cover and cook on low
setting for 5 to 6 hours or until the mixture is firm and golden around the
edges.
Baked Potatoes
10 to 12 potatoes
Aluminum foil
Prick potatoes with fork and wrap each in foil. Fill slow cooker/Crock Pot
with potatoes.
Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours. (High 2 1/4 to 4.) Do not add water.
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Barbeque Beef Stew
Sauté onion, pepper and garlic in oil. Add salt, pepper, beef stock, tomatoes,
mushrooms and barbecue sauce. Cook in slow cooker/Crock Pot on low heat 8-
10 hours.
Mix cornstarch, cold water and thicken before serving. Serve over hot
cooked rice.
Cook roast covered in water (start with hot water) in crockpot overnight on
low 10-12 hours. Pour off water and pull meat into shredded pieces.
Sauté onion in a little butter. Combine barbecue sauce, onions, sugar and
juice of lemon with meat in crockpot and cook on high for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2
hours, or on low for 3 to 6 hours.
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Barbecue Chicken
Mix BBQ sauce with all ingredients listed under it. Place chicken in crockpot.
Pour sauce over all.
Cook slowly in crockpot about 4 ½ hours on low. Serve with baked beans,
potato salad and coleslaw.
Makes 4 servings
In a slow cooker, combine broccoli and ham. Combine the soup, cheese sauce,
milk, rice, celery and onion; stir into the broccoli mixture.
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Barbecued Meatballs
Combine first 6 ingredients and mix well. Shape into meatballs and brown in a
skillet with 1 tbsp of oil. Drain on paper towels.
Add all sauce ingredients to Crock Pot and stir well. Add meatballs and cook,
covered, on low for 5 to 6 hours (high for 2 to 3). Serve from the crockpot.
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Cheddar Potato Slices
Mix soup, paprika and pepper. In greased 2-quart shallow baking dish arrange
potatoes in overlapping rows. Sprinkle with cheese. Spoon soup mixture over
cheese.
Cover and bake at 400°F. for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more
or until potatoes are tender. Serves 6.
Corn Chowder
Serves 6 to 8
Combine first 6 ingredients in Crock Pot. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9
hours. Puree in a blender or food processor, if desired, then return to pot.
Stir in milk and butter; cook on high about 1 hour more.
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Chili
Brown beef. Sauté chopped onion and green pepper in grease. Mix beef,
onion and green pepper. Add spices; let stand 1 hour. Add tomatoes, tomato
puree, beans; cook in Crock Pot all day. Best if refrigerated and warmed the
next day.
Baked Beans
1 lb ground beef
3/4 lb bacon fried and diced
1 onion large chopped and browned
1 large can pork and beans
1 16 oz kidney beans canned
1 16 oz buttered lima beans canned
1 c ketchup
3 tbsp white vinegar
1/4 c liquid smoke
1 tsp salt
dash pepper
Put all ingredients in crock pot cook 4-6 hrs on low. The longer you cook it
the better it will taste.
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Chili Chicken
Makes 4 to 6 Servings
Sauté chicken, onion, pepper, garlic in vegetable oil until vegetables are
wilted. Transfer to crockpot and add remaining ingredients.
Put rice in crockpot, and water. Combine soups and layer on top of rice. Salt
chicken and layer chicken in pot.
Set on high for 4-5 hours or low or auto shift for 7-10 hours.
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Creamy Chicken and Rice
When using brown rice, you need 2 1/4 cups liquid for each 1 cup rice. Empty
can of soup into a measuring cup, and add water (or white wine) to equal 2 ½
(not a typo, you need the extra for the onion soup mix).
Heat olive oil in a sauté pan, and add rice until it begins to crackle, but not
brown. This will make the rice dense, and help it keep its shape while cooking.
Whisk together the soups and additional H2o, herbs and seasonings.
Combine all ingredients (except veggies) in crockpot, and cook on high 4-6
hours, or 8-10 hours on low. During last 30-45 minutes, add desired veggies.
Great with crusty bread, and a fresh salad.
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Autumn Pork Chops
6 pork chops
2 medium acorn squash -- unpeeled
3/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp melted butter
3/4 c brown sugar -- packed
3/4 tsp brown bouquet sauce
1 tbsp orange juice
1/2 tsp orange peel -- grated
Trim excess fat from chops. Cut each squash into 4 to 5 crosswise slices;
remove seeds. Arrange 3 chops on bottom of slow-cooking pot. Place all
squash slices on top; then another layer of remaining 3 chops. Combine salt,
butter, sugar, bouquet sauce, orange juice, and orange peel. Spoon over
chops. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or until done. Serve one or two
slices of squash with each pork chop.
In large skillet, brown beef and bacon until red color disappears. Drain. In
crockpot, mix together drained beef, bacon, onion, flour, paprika, and salt.
Stir in undiluted soup and wine. Cover pot and cook on low 4 to 5 hours. Stir
in sour cream. Spoon mixture over toasted buns. Serves 6 to 8. Can also
serve over buttered noodles instead of the buns.
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Beef Fajitas
Cut flank steak into 6 portions. In crockpot combine meat, onion, green
pepper, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander and
salt. Add tomatoes. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4-5 hours.
Remove meat from crockpot and shred. Return meat to crockpot and stir. To
serve, spread meat mixture into flour tortillas and top with toppings. Roll up.
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Beef Stew
Layer potatoes, then carrots. Top with meat; sprinkle meat with soy sauce,
salt, paprika, pepper & flour. Spread with chopped onions. Combine beef
broth & tomato sauce & pour overall.
NOTE:
Instead of sprinkling the meat with soy sauce, salt, paprika, pepper & flour
you can mix those all together in a small bowl. This prevents the flour from
becoming clumpy.
Also, you may add about 1/4 cup barbecue sauce to the top, before putting
the cover on.
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Chicken and Dumplings
4 tbsp butter
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion -- chopped
3 pounds your favorite chicken parts -- cut up
2 c chicken broth
2 stalks celery
1 tbsp minced parsley
2 carrots -- peeled, sliced
1 tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 c dry white wine (optional but really adds a nice taste)
1 can refrigerated biscuits
1/2 c heavy cream
2 tbsp flour
In a large skillet, brown onion in butter and oil just until tender, then brown
chicken parts and place all in a 6-quart crockpot. Add remaining ingredients
except heavy cream, flour and biscuits.
While chicken is cooling, mix flour and cream together, then stir into
crockpot. Open biscuits and cut each biscuit into 4 pieces. Drop into
crockpot and turn on high.
These will need to cook about 30 minutes, until they are firm. Return chicken
meat to crockpot after de-boning and serve. You can use your own homemade
biscuit recipe for canned if you prefer.
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Chicken Noodle Soup
Makes 6 servings
Put vegetables in crockpot. Add chicken. Pour in broth and water. Add dill
and parsley.
Cover and cook on low 8 hours. Remove veggies and chicken from crockpot.
Add noodles, turn to high and heat while you shred the chicken and mince
the veggies.
Process the veggies through the food processor. Return chicken and veggies
to crockpot and heat through. Allow noodles to cook about 20 minutes.
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Chicken Stew
Makes 10 Servings
In a slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients; cover and cook on HIGH
for 4 hours. Mix water and cornstarch until smooth; stir into stew. Cook,
covered, 30 minutes more or until the vegetables are tender.
Potato Soup
Cook in crock pot on low for 8 hours or until vegetables are done.
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Garlic Roasted Chicken
Sprinkle the chicken, inside and out, with salt, pepper and paprika. Spread
half of the garlic in the cavity and spread the rest on the outside of the
bird. Place the bird in the slow cooker/Crock Pot and place a few pats of
butter on its breast.
Add the remaining ingredients and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Serve the
garlic butter sauce with the chicken.
16 ounces skinned and boned uncooked chicken breasts, cut into 4 pieces
1 lemon
1 tsp lemon pepper
1 tsp paprika
Place chicken pieces in a slow cooker. Squeeze juice of half a lemon over
chicken. Sprinkle lemon pepper and paprika over top. Cut remaining lemon
half into thin slices. Arrange slices around chicken.
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Maple-Flavored Barbecue Chicken
Makes 4 to 6 Servings
1 c ketchup
1/2 c maple flavored syrup
2 tbsp prepared mustard
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
4 boneless, skinned chicken breasts
Place all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on low for about 7 to 8 hours or
until chicken is done.
Remove meat, shred and return to sauce. Place on buns for sandwiches or
serve over hot rice.
Grease removable liner well. Combine all ingredients, except celery soup and
milk, in removable liner. Place liner in base. Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours
or auto for 3 hours.
Combine cream of celery soup with 1/2 cup of milk and heat in saucepan. Use
as sauce for salmon bake.
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Scalloped Potatoes
In a small bowl, combine soup with milk. In removable liner, layer one half
the potatoes and one half the chopped onions; spread one half the soup-milk
mixture. Repeat layering using rest of ingredients.
Place in base. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, high for 3-4 hours or
auto for 5 hours.
Place all ingredients in crockpot with chicken on top. Cover and cook on low
6-8 hours. Remove chicken and thicken with 2 tbsp cornstarch dissolved to a
medium thick paste with water.
Pour over chicken breasts - or remove chicken from bone and come with
sauce mixture. Serve with steamed white or brown rice.
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Teriyaki Sauce Wings
Rinse chicken, and pat dry. Cut off wing tips and discard. Cut each wing into
2 pieces, cutting at the joint. Broil wings 4 inches from heat for about 10
minutes on each side, or until browned. Transfer to crockpot.
Mix all remaining ingredients together and pour over chicken wings. Cook,
covered, on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours. Stir once or
twice to keep wings coated with sauce.
Pour soup and water into crockpot and stir to combine. Add remaining
ingredients and mix well.
Cover and cook 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high. Add soy sauce if
desired.
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Food for Kids
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All-Star Fudgey Baseballs and Bats
1 c carob powder
1 c water
1/4 c honey
1/4 c peanut butter (smooth or cru
3/4 c wheat germ
3/4 c rolled oats
2 tbsp dry milk powder
1/2 c unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1/2 tsp grated orange rind (optional)
In a small saucepan, combine the carob and water. Bring to a boil over low
heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Add the honey and peanut
butter and continue cooking for about 5 minutes or until syrup is smooth and
slightly thickened.
In a large bowl, mix together the wheat germ, oats, milk powder, coconut,
cinnamon, and orange rind (if desired). Pour about one cup of the carob syrup
over the dry mixture, or as much as is needed to make a pliable, dough-like
consistency.
Store the remainder in the refrigerator and use as an icing or to make great
milk shakes. Pinch off pieces of the dough and roll each piece between your
palms into 2-inch-long tubes about the circumference of a fountain pen,
tapered at one end in the shape of a baseball bat. Roll the rest into marble-
sized balls.
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Apple Smiles
1 red medium apple; cored & sliced about 1/3" wide, not skinned
peanut butter (creamy works best)
tiny marshmallows.
Spread one side of each apple slice with peanut butter. Place three or
four tiny marshmallows on top of the peanut butter on one apple slice.
Top with another apple slice, peanut butter side down. Squeeze gently. Eat
right away.
Daisy Apple
2 tbsp raisins
2 tbsp crunchy or creamy peanut butter
1 McIntosh apple
peanuts, for garnish (omit if making for small child)
Set aside a few raisins for face. Stir remaining raisins into peanut butter.
With apple corer or paring knife, remove core and seeds from apple. Using a
small knife, push peanut butter mixture into center of apple.
Make a happy face on top of peanut butter using reserved raisins. Arrange
peanut halves around edge of peanut butter forming a circle. Chill before
serving.
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Jello Aquarium Recipe
Dissolve jelly powder in boiling water. Add ice cubes, stirring until jelly
thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Remove any unmelted ice.
Spoon jelly into to clear sided bowls. Poke 3 or 4 gummy fish into each dish
of slightly thickened jelly. Refrigerate 30 minute to set. Serve within 1-1/2
hours.
Dirt Cups
2 c milk
1 pkg chocolate pudding, instant
3 1/2 c Cool Whip
16 oz Oreos
8 gummy worms (optional)
8 plastic flowers (optional)
Pour milk into medium bowl, add pudding mix. Beat until well blended, 1 -2
minutes. Crush Oreos and set aside. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in cool whip
and half of cookies.
Optional garnish: place flower in middle and put gummy worm halfway out of
"dirt".
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Apple Pancakes
Mix together dry ingredients. Add liquid ingredients; mix well, Add diced
apples. Mix together. Bake on a hot greased skillet.
1 lb bologna
3/4 lb Swiss cheese
1 tbsp relish
4 tbsp chopped onion
1/4 c prepared mustard
1/3 c mayonnaise
6 whole hot dog rolls
6 tbsp butter
Using a meat grinder or food processor, grind together the bologna and
Swiss cheese. Mix into mixture relish, chopped onion, mustard and
mayonnaise. Butter inside of each hot dog roll, and stuff the mixture equally
into all 6 rolls.
Wrap each roll separately in foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before
baking. May also be frozen for later use. Bake foil wrapped rolls at 325°F.
for 25 minutes. (or until insides are all melted.)
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Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast
12 slices bread
3/4 c peanut butter
6 tbsp jelly or jam
3 eggs
3/4 c milk
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter or margarine
Spread peanut butter on six slices of bread; spread jelly on other six slices
of bread. Put one slice of each together to form sandwiches. In mixing bowl,
lightly beat eggs; add milk and salt and mix together.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip sandwiches in egg
mixture, coating well. Place in skillet and brown both sides. Serve
immediately
Microwave Carmel-corn
Pop 2 bags of microwave corn. Put popped kernels in brown paper bag (make
sure you take out all umpped kernels) Boil the following ingredients for 5
minutes on stove, 2 cups brown sugar, 1 stick of margarine, 1/3 cups of corn
syrup.- stirring constantly.
Carefully pour mixture onto pop corn and mix. Place in microwave oven for 1
minutes and then mix again. Tear open bag and let cool.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
2 c sugar
2 c corn syrup
18 oz peanut butter
8 c Rice Krispies
6 oz butterscotch morsels
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
Bring sugar and syrup to a boil. Add peanut butter and cook, stirring until
well blended. Remove from heat and pour hot mixture over cereal. Mix
quickly and thoroughly. Spread in a greased 9x12x2 inch pan.
Sprinkle butterscotch and chocolate morsels over top. Press morsels into
bar mixture lightly with spoon. When cool, cut into bars and store at room
temperature.
9 c corn, popped
1 tbsp butter or margarine
1/3 c peanut butter
Pop the corn. This recipe is calculated on corn popped in an air type popper
without added fat for fewer calories. Over low heat melt the butter or
margarine with peanut butter until runny.
Drizzle over the popcorn and mix well. Spread in shallow baking pans and
bake in a 375°F oven for 10 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times. The corn will crisp
and topping will set.
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“Puppy Chow”
Put cereal in bag and shake gently until all cereal is coated. Pour out on wax
paper to cool.
Cheerio Bars
Bring sugar and honey to a boil in 2 qt saucepan. Remove from heat, stir in
peanut butter until blended. Pour in cheerios and mix until well coated.
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Cling-ons
Spread mixture in prepared pan and press down slightly with the back of a
buttered spoon. Refrigerate for one hour. Pull pieces from pan or cut into
squares. Makes about 7 cups of mix.
4 c popped corn
1 c peanuts
1/2 c molasses
1/4 c sugar
Cook molasses and sugar together until the mixture reaches a temperature
of 235°F on a candy thermometer. If you don't have a thermometer, test
the syrup by letting some drop from a spoon into a cup of cold water. The
syrup is done when it forms a thread as it drops into the water.
Pour hot syrup mixture over the popcorn nut mixture and stir to coat evenly.
Cool and break into chunks with a wooden spoon. Stored in an airtight
container, mixture will keep well for 4 to 6 weeks.
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Kids Popcorn Balls
1/2 c molasses
1/2 c corn syrup
1 1/2 cubes butter (3/4 cup)
salt
8 c popped popcorn (measure after popping)
Cook 1/2 cup molasses with corn syrup until thermometer reaches hard crack
stage, about 270°F. Stir in butter and salt. Have the popcorn in a bowl.
Slowly stir in the mixture with a wooden spoon. Coat all the popcorn.
IMPORTANT! Butter your hands lightly and shape the popcorn into balls.
Make them the size you want. Set them on wax paper and let them harden.
Wrap the ones you don't eat with wax paper.
Cream peanut butter with icing sugar. Beat in eggs. Form batter into 1 inch
balls. Place on cookie sheets that are buttered are lined with parchment
paper. Flatten balls so that they are about 2 inches in diameter.
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Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars
***Base***
3 oz chocolate, semisweet; 3 sq
1/2 c butter
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg
2 c graham wafer crumbs
1 c coconut
1/2 c nuts; chopped
***Filling***
2 tbsp custard powder; bird's is the most common brand
1/4 c milk
2 tbsp butter; softened
1/2 c peanut butter, smooth
2 c sugar, icing; or confectioner sifted
***Icing***
5 oz chocolate, semisweet chopped
1 tbsp butter
BASE: Melt chocolate and butter in microwave on high power 2 minutes. Mix
in sugar, vanilla and egg. Add crumbs, coconut and nuts.
Press into 9 inch square pan. Chill.
FILLING: Using electric mixer, beat together all ingredients. Spread over
base; chill.
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Caramel Corn
Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda quickly but thoroughly, pour at once
over popcorn in a large roasting or baking pan. Stir gently until all kernels are
coated. Bake 200°F for 1 hr, stirring 2-3 times during baking. Turn out at
once on wax paper, spread apart and allow to cool completely. Break apart,
store in a tightly closed container.
Gelatin Rainbow
Stir 1 1/4 cups boiling water into each flavor of gelatin in separate bowls
until completely dissolved (2 minutes). Pour each flavor into separate 8 or 9"
square pans. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Cut each pan into 1" cubes.
Arrange rows of different color gelatin cubes to form a rainbow on a large
flat tray or cookie sheet. Double stack cubes, if desired. Place 1/2 of the
cool whip at each end of the rainbow to form clouds for dipping. Serve
immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Punch
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“What Hit Me” Punch
Makes 10 Servings
Put first four ingredients in large punch bowl. Add soda or vodka. Add
enough ice to fill punchbowl, garnish with sliced oranges and mint leaves and
serve.
Makes 16 Servings
1 qt orange juice
2 c pineapple juice
1 1/2 qt cranberry juice
1 qt ginger ale
1 block ice
In a large punch bowl, mix together fruit juices; chill. Just before serving,
add ginger ale and stir. Add ice. (Ice cubes make punch difficult to serve;
use larger blocks of ice instead.)
Ladle punch into pretty punch glasses, and garnish with orange slices, if
desired.
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"Sting-Like-A-Bee" Punch
Makes 20 Servings
46 oz apricot nectar
46 oz pineapple juice
6 oz concentrated orange, frozen
-juice
2 L ginger ale
Combine first three ingredients, then add the ginger ale. Gently add as
much chipped ice as container will allow.
Makes 10 Servings
3/4 c water
2 tsp ginger root, chopped
2 c guava juice
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 c pineapple, finely chopped
1 c sugar
Add 1/4 cup water to ginger root. Boil 3 minutes then strain. Add the liquid
to the guava, lemon and pineapple juices.
Make a syrup with the sugar and remaining water. Cool. Combine with juices
and pineapple. Chill thoroughly.
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Angelfrost Punch
Makes 14 Servings
Take 1/2 of all ingredients, except soda, and blend in blender until smooth.
Pour into punch bowl. Repeat with other half. Refrigerate until serving time.
Just before serving, gently pour soda over other ingredients. Stir to mix.
Makes 10 Servings
Mix all but the ginger ale and chill. Add ginger ale just before serving.
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Berry Colada Punch
Makes 12 Servings
Cranberry-Lemon Punch
Makes 30 servings
1 1/2 qt water
1 c sugar
1 c strong tea
1 6oz.can lemonade, frozen
1 concentrate, thawed
1 qt cranberry juice cocktail
2 c apple juice
1 c orange juice
Heat water and sugar to boiling, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved;
cool. Prepare tea, using 2 teaspoons loose tea or 2 tea bags and 1 cup boiling
water; cool. Refrigerate all ingredients.
Just before serving, mix in large punch bowl. To make ice ring, arrange thin
citrus slices and cranberries in 6 cup ring mold. Pour water into mold to
partially cover fruit. Freeze. When frozen, add water to fill mold 3/4 full.
Freeze. Un-mold and float fruit side up in punch bowl.
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Grapefruit-Strawberry Punch
Makes 15 Servings
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Grill Meals
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Southwestern Kabobs
Makes 4 Servings
In a plastic bag or shallow bowl, toss together pork cubes with desired
seasoning until pork is evenly coated. Thread pork cubes, alternating with
pepper and onion pieces, onto skewers.
For more great barbeque recipes check out Competition Barbeque Secrets
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Bar-B-Q: Smoke-Grilled Salmon
Makes 4 Servings
In shallow dish, combine lime rind and juice, oil, mustard and pepper; add
fish, turning to coat. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 30
minutes, turning occasionally.
Makes 2 servings
Prepare barbeque (high heat). Rub spice mixture generously into both sides
of steaks. Grill steaks to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for
medium-rare. Serve hot.
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Butterflied Pork Loin on the Grill
Makes 8 Servings
Trim any excess fat from the pork roast. Butterfly the roast by cutting
horizontally through the center. The meat should lie flat.
Place the pork in a flat dish. Combine the remaining ingredients to make a
jerk paste. Spread the paste over the pork loin, cover and marinate in the
refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Prepare a fire on the grill. When the coals have burned down and are medium
hot, to catch the drippings. The roast should cook over medium coals for
approximately 2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 150 to 160°F .
Cut the pork loin in half lengthwise and carve in thin slices.
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Down Home Grilled Hamburgers
Prepare white or yellow sweet onion by slicing in thick slices, place in plastic
bag or glass jar with ice water, seal and refrigerate until ready to use. This
makes the onions very crisp and juicy.
Slice a vine-ripened tomato into thick slices. Mix sour cream, chopped green
onions, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce and lemon pepper seasoning.
Mix this in with the ground meat until combined well. Shape into 4 patties.
Place meat on grill over hot coals and cook to desired doneness, turning only
once or twice. Mix the mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup. Blend well.
To serve, divide the ketchup mixture evenly on the warmed hamburger buns,
top with a meat patty, tomato slice, onion slice and shredded lettuce. Also
good with alfalfa or radish sprouts.
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Entrecote Bercy (Grilled Beef Steak)
Makes 2 Servings
Sprinkle both sides of the steak with salt and pepper. Grill over a hot fire.
While it is cooking, mix--over very low fire in a small pan, with a fork--the
butter with the chopped herbs and shallot until creamy.
Just before serving, place half the butter on two hot serving plates. Place
the cooked steaks on top and the rest of the butter on the top of the
steaks. Serve very hot.
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Escalibada (Grilled Vegetables)
Makes 4 Servings
Grill the peppers over moderate heat on the barbecue. Pierce the skin of the
eggplants to prevent their skins from bursting & grill them with the peppers
for 15 minutes, turning several times. When the skins are blistered &
charred, remove from heat. Wrap in a towel & place in a paper bag. Set
aside.
Score the skin of the tomatoes with a cross. Grill for 5 minutes, turning
occasionally. When cool, peel the peppers & eggplant & remove the pepper
seeds. Peel the tomatoes. Slice the vegetables. Arrange the vegetables on a
platter with the tomatoes in the centre.
Toss together the dressing ingredients. Drizzle the dressing over the
vegetables. Serve hot or cold as a side dish or as a main course with bread.
Or, combine with other tapas.
NOTE: While these vegetables are best cooked on a grill they can be cooked
under the broiler.
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Firecracker Grilled Alaskan Salmon
Makes 4 Servings
4 6 oz salmon steaks
1/4 c peanut oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp scallions, chopped
1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 tsp fresh ginger root, grated
1/2 tsp red chili flakes, or more to taste
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/8 tsp salt
Place the salmon steaks in a glass dish. Whisk together the remaining
ingredients and pour over the salmon. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in
the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours. Heat the grill.
Remove the salmon from the marinade, brush the grill with oil and place the
salmon on the grill. Grill over medium heat for 10 minutes per inch of
thickness, measured at the thickest part, turning halfway through cooking,
or until the fish just flakes when tested with a fork.
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Galveston Grilled Chicken
Rub the chicken pieces with the lemon halves. In a small bowl, mash the
garlic with the cayenne and paprika to form a paste. Rub over the chicken
pieces.
Place the pieces skin side up on a rack in a shallow pan. Let stand in a cool
place (do not refrigerate) uncovered for 24 hours.
Preheat the grill. If using presoaked wood chips or chunks (chips for gas), or
other flavorings, sprinkle over the hot coals or Lava rocks. Brush the grill
lightly with oil.
Place the dark meat of the chicken on the grill and cover-cook with the
vents open over hot or high heat, turning once for 15 min.
Add the white meat to the grill and continue to cover-cook, turning once,
until both meats are crisp and the juices run yellow when pricked with a
fork, 15 - 20 min. longer.
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Grilled Bratwurst
Makes 6 Servings
6 bratwursts
12 oz (1 can) beer
1 onion, med., chopped
6 peppercorns
4 cloves
6 hard rolls
Score both sides of trout with 1/4-inch deep diagonal slashes 1 inch apart.
Combine next 3 ingredients; brush trout, including cavities, thoroughly with
mixture. Let stand 30 minutes. Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place 4 to
5 inches from medium-hot coals. Cook trout on rack 5 minutes on each side,
or until fish flakes easily with fork.
Brush occasionally with baste & glaze mixture; serve with lime wedges. (Or,
broil trout on rack of broiler pan 5 minutes on each side, brushing
occasionally with baste & glaze mixture.)
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Grilled Chicken Thighs
Makes 4 Servings
Place chicken thighs in an 11x7x1 1/2 inch baking dish. Combine soy sauce and
next 6 ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate, turning
occasionally, 8 hours.
Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Cook chicken without grill lid, over
medium coals (300-350°F) 10 minutes on each side or until done, basting
frequently with reserved marinade. Garnish, if desired.
Makes 6 Servings
Slice bread but not through to the bottom crust. Add garlic powder to
butter and blend thoroughly. Spread between slices and over top of bread.
Wrap in aluminum foil; seal edges.
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Grilled Marinated Spicy Ribs
Makes 4 Servings
Cut onion into wedges and place in a food processor. Add garlic, vinegar,
cumin, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt and cayenne. Whirl until onion is very
finely chopped, stopping to scrape down sides as necessary.
Spread both sides of ribs with onion mixture. Place ribs in a re-sealable
plastic bag or flat dish. Close bag or cover dish and refrigerate for at least
6 hours or up to 1 day.
Turn ribs once during marinating time. When ready to cook, oil grill and
pre-heat barbecue. Set barbecue temperature to medium or medium - low.
Barbecue with lid down or loosely covered with foil, turning once or twice,
until deep golden with slightly singed areas, about 50 to 60 minutes. If ribs
are browning too quickly, move to a cooler part of grill or reduce heat.
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Grilled Mustard Turkey
Makes 4 Servings
Preheat broiler. Coat broiler pan with non-stick cooking spray. Rinse turkey
and pat dry. Mix together mustard, mayonnaise and lemon juice in a small
bowl. Coat one side of the turkey with half of mustard mixture.
Turn and coat other side of turkey with mustard mixture and sprinkle with
pepper and paprika. Broil 1 minute or until top is browned. Garnish with
chopped parsley.
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Jazzy Lime Grilled Chicken
In a bowl, mix together lime juice, brown sugar, oil, mustard, lime peel,
garlic, salt and hot pepper sauce. In a shallow dish, place chicken in a single
layer. Pour lime mixture over chicken, turning to coat all sides.
Place chicken on prepared grill about 8 inches from the heat. Cook, turning
every 5-8 minutes, for about 45 minutes. Brush with sauce and cook 30
minutes longer or until chicken is fork tender.
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Grilled Salmon with Honey Mustard Glaze
In a bowl, combine honey, mustard, water, and soy sauce. Add salt and
pepper to taste. Prepare the salmon fillet-- Brush one six-ounce salmon
fillet lightly with oil, season with salt and pepper.
Grill each side for 2-3 minutes. Turn the fish over carefully only once to
mark the surface; cook to desired texture.
Brush flesh side of fish with glaze before removing from grill. Serve at
once.
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Specialty Foods
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Dairy Queen Blizzard
1 candy bar
1/4 c milk
2 1/2 c vanilla ice cream
1 tsp. fudge topping
Freeze the candy bar. Break the candy into tiny pieces with a knife handle
before removing form wrapper. Combine all of the ingredients in the blender
and blend for 30 seconds on med. speed. Stop the blender to stir the
mixture with a spoon; repeat until well mixed. Pour into a 16-oz. glass.
Orange Julius
Makes 2 drinks
1 c orange juice
1 c water
2 egg whites (pasteurized)
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c sugar
1 heaping cup ice
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender set on high speed for 15-30
seconds.
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Wendy's Frosty
1 c milk
1/2 c Nestlé’s Quik
3 c softened vanilla ice cream - in refrigerator 1 hour
Blend milk and Quik for 10 seconds on high speed. "Pulse" in the ice cream
until barely mixed.
Bisquick
8 c flour
1 1/4 c nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 c baking powder
1 tbsp salt
2 c shortening
Combine flour, milk, baking powder, and salt in a very large bowl. Cut in
shortening until it resembles coarse cornmeal.
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Spicy Beef Jerky
Mix marinade ingredients together in a bowl. Dip meat slices into marinade.
Place dipped meat in layers in a bowl or dish. Pour remaining marinade sauce
over meat.
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Chinese Beef Jerky
Cut meat in half lengthwise and slice diagonally crosswise into paper-thin
strips 1-1/2 to 2 inches wide and 4 inches long. Transfer to shallow pan.
Combine marinade ingredients and rub thoroughly into meat. Arrange meat
on racks and let dry at cool room temperature overnight (do not
refrigerate).
Preheat oven to 250° F. Line two large baking sheets with foil and set wire
rack(s) on top of each. Arrange meat on racks in single layer. Bake 30
minutes.
Reduce heat to 175° F and continue drying meat another 40 minutes (meat
should be lightly browned but not burned). Let meat continue to dry on racks
at cool room temperature overnight before packing into jars.
Dried meat can be brushed lightly with sesame oil for additional flavor and
shine. Makes 36 pieces or 10 buffet servings.
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Western Barbecue Jerky
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp pepper
1/3 c red wine vinegar
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/3 c ketchup
1 tsp onion powder
1 lb lean meat
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dry mustard
Slice meat into long strips 3/16 to 1/4 inch thick. Uniform slices will shorten
the drying time, so use a meat slicer or have your butcher slice it for you.
Cut across the grain for increased tenderness. Remove excess fat.
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except meat. Stir to mix well. Place
meat 3 or 4 layers deep in a glass, stoneware, plastic or stainless steel
container, spooning vinegar mixture over each layer. Cover tightly.
Oven temperature should be 140 to 160°F for the first 8 to 10 hours. After
that it may be lowered to 130°F until dry. Place aluminum foil or a baking
sheet underneath the drying tray to catch the drippings.
Occasionally blot the jerky with paper towels as it dries to remove beads of
oil. Test jerky for dryness by cooling a piece. When cool it should crack when
bent but not break. There should be no moist spots.
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Hawaiian Jerky
In a small glass bowl, combine all ingredients except meat. Stir to mix well.
Place meat 3-4 layers deep in a container, spooning sauce mixture over each
layer.
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Cracker Jack
Combine popcorn and peanuts in a metal bowl or on a cookie sheet and place
in preheated oven. Combine all remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Stirring
over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil.
Using a cooking thermometer, bring the mixture to the hard-ball stage (260-
275°F). This will take about 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove the popcorn and peanuts from the oven and, working very quickly,
pour the caramel mixture in a fine stream over them. Then place them back
in the oven for 15 minutes.
Mix well every five minutes, so that all of the popcorn is coated.
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Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
Makes 1 pint
15 saltines
2 c dry minced parsley flakes
1/2 c dry minced onion
2 tbsp dry dill weed
1/4 c onion salt
1/4 c garlic salt
1/4 c onion powder
1/4 c garlic powder
***Salad Dressing***
1 tbsp mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
Put crackers through blender on high speed until powdered. Add parsley,
minced onions, and dill weed. Blend again until powdered. Dump into bowl.
Stir in onion salt, garlic salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Put into
container with tight-fitting lid.
Store dry mix at room temperature for 1 year. Makes 42 1 tbsp servings.
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Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
8 cups water
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/3 c shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c Cheese Whiz
2 tbsp whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
Bring 8 cups (2 quarts) of water to a boil over high heat in a large saucepan.
Add elbow macaroni to water and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender,
stirring occasionally.
Stir cheese mixture often as it heats, so that it does not burn. Add salt.
When all of the cheddar cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth, cover
pan and set aside until macaroni is ready.
When macaroni is ready, strain water, but do not rinse the macaroni. Using
the same pan you prepared the macaroni in, combine the macaroni with the
cheese sauce, and mix well.
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Amish Bread Starter
2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. milk
2/3 c. flour
2/3 c. oil
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
Now the starter is ready. For the next 10 days handle starter according to
the following instructions.
After removing the 3 cups of batter, mix in the following ingredients: Using
a fork, beat by hand until well blended. Add 1 cup raisins and 1 cup nuts
(optional).
Grease pans with butter, sprinkle with sugar instead of flour. Bake at 325°F
for 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes, remove from pans.
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Amish Friendship Bread
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