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Sunday, May 31, 2015

Cucumber Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill (to taste)

Recipe

  • 1 toss together the cucumbers and onion in a large bowl. combine the vinegar, water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. bring to a boil, and pour over the cucumber and onions. stir in dill, cover, and refrigerate until cold. this can also be eaten at room temperature, but be sure to allow the cucumbers to marinate for at least 1 hour.

Creamy Sausage Enchiladas

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 lb jimmy dean sausage
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 11 ounces cream cheese
  • 15 ounces rotel tomatoes
  • 18 soft taco-size flour tortillas
  • 1 (15 ounce) can refried beans
  • 5 cups monterey jack cheese, grated

Recipe

  • 1 in skillet crumble and cook sausage with onions until done. drain.
  • 2 in a bowl combine hot cooked sausage and onions with cream cheese and rotel tomatoes. mix until creamy.
  • 3 spread a thin layer of beans on each tortilla. top with 1/4 cup of meat mixture. top with a pinch of cheese. roll up and place seam side down in a greased casserole.
  • 4 top all enchiladas with remaining cheese.
  • 5 bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, or longer if chilled from preparing ahead of time.

Spinach Avocado Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 8 ounces jicama or 8 ounces radishes
  • 2 firm ripe avocados, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach, rinsed, dried, stemmed or 10 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, for garnish (optional)

Recipe

  • 1 whisk all dressing ingredients together in small bowl or shake in jar with tight fitting lid.
  • 2 pare jicama or trim radishes; cut into 1x1/4-inch strips.
  • 3 toss avocados with lime juice in bowl.
  • 4 place spinach, avocadoes, onion, and jicama in salad bowl.
  • 5 whisk salad dressing again and drizzle over salad, tossing gently to coat.
  • 6 garnish with pomegranate seeds, if desired, and serve.

Nacho Dip

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 8 ounces cottage cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 8 ounces salsa
  • 4 -5 green onions, sliced fine
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cups of shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 1/2 cups grated cheese or 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese or 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
  • tortilla chips

Recipe

  • 1 blend cottage cheese & creeam cheese (food processor).
  • 2 spread in a shallow pan i use a 10" pyrex pie plate.
  • 3 spread salsa over cheese.
  • 4 sprinkle with green onions.
  • 5 sprinkle with diced tomato.
  • 6 spread shredded lettuce over (shred in the food processor).
  • 7 top with grated cheese.
  • 8 scoop with sturdy style tortilla chips.

Rhubarb Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups chopped rhubarb
  • 2 cups chopped strawberries
  • 9 inches unbaked pie shells (bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter

Recipe

  • 1 crumble topping: in a bowl, whisk flour with sugar. with pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture is in fine crumbs. set aside.
  • 2 in another bowl, whisk together sugar, flour and salt; whisk in egg until smooth. add rhubarb and strawberries; toss to coat. scrape into pie shell, then dot with butter. sprinkle crumble topping evenly over filling. bake in oven at 425 for 10 minutes. reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake until topping is golden and filling is bubbly, approximately 40 minutes. let pie cool on rack.

Chili Relleno Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 12 ounces canned whole green chilies
  • 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 8 ounces lowfat monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce

Recipe

  • 1 spray 1.5-qt cassrole. remove seeds from peppers. rinse and drain on paper towels.
  • 2 beat together milk, egg whites and flour until smooth. set aside.
  • 3 in another bowl, combine cheeses. reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
  • 4 to assemble: layer half each of the peppers, cheeses and egg mixture. repeat these layers. pour tomato sauce over top.
  • 5 bake 30 minutes. sprinkle with reserved cheese and bake about 20 minutes more or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.

Fast And Easy Enchilada Pie!!

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb lamb
  • 1 (7 ounce) can rotel tomatoes & chilies (i like the hot ones but if you don't care for hot use mild.)
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup (regular or fat free)
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup (regular or fat free)
  • 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag of four-cheese mexican blend cheese
  • 1 (14 ounce) bag corn tortillas

Recipe

  • 1 brown your ground meat of choice and drain.
  • 2 then add taco seasoning, rotel tomatoes and chiles, and the two cans of soup. stir together until well blended and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 3 remove from heat.
  • 4 cut or tear corn tortillas into fourths and layer bottom of 9.5 x 13.5 casserole dish or baking pan.
  • 5 then add a layer of meat mixture.
  • 6 next sprinkle some of the shredded cheese.
  • 7 then repeat.(tortillas, meat mixture, cheese.) the same as you would layer lasagna.
  • 8 the last layer should be corn tortilla topped with a liberal amount of shredded cheese.
  • 9 preheat oven to 350, place casserole dish in oven and bake for approximately 20 to 25 minutes until cheese on top is melted. remove from oven and enjoy!
  • 10 i like to top mine with sour cream and gaucomole! yummy!

Swedish Dill Salmon (gravlax)

Total Time: 24 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 24 hrs

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 4 lbs fresh salmon, center cut
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons coarse salt
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 teaspoons peppercorns, crushed
  • 1 bunch fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons mild mustard
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons salad oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Recipe

  • 1 remove the backbone and other bones from the salmon and cut in half lengthwise.
  • 2 combine the salt, sugar and pepper and rub over the insides of the fish.
  • 3 place one piece, skin side down, in a large bowl or serving dish.
  • 4 place the dill over the salmon. top with the other piece of fish, skin side up.
  • 5 place a heavy platter over the salmon and weight it down.
  • 6 refrigerate, covered, for 24 hours. turn the fish once or twice during this time.
  • 7 when finished, remove the salmon from the dish and scrape off the seasonings and dill.
  • 8 cut off skin and slice the salmon diagonally into thin slices.
  • 9 serve salmon.
  • 10 for gravlaxsas: combine the mustard, sugar and vinegar in a bowl and mix well together to make a paste. slowly add the oil, beating well after each addition. beat until the sauce is the consistency of mayonnaise. season with salt and pepper and add the dill. makes 1/2 cup.

Shrimp Hominy Dip.....no Kidding!

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 24
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 (6 ounce) can baby shrimp
  • 1 (11 1/4 ounce) can cream of shrimp soup (cream of chicken or mushroom can substitute)
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
  • 1 (15 ounce) can yellow hominy with peppers (drained)
  • 4 ounces picante sauce (mild, pace)

Recipe

  • 1 melt cream cheese on low heat, mash hominy slightly, and add with the rest of the ingredients.
  • 2 simmer a few minutes to blend.

Fast And Furious Turkey Chili

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
  • 3 -4 celery ribs, cut into large pieces
  • 1 (3 ounce) can green chilies
  • 1 -2 garlic clove, peeled
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 -4 lbs cooked turkey
  • 1 teaspoon dried lemon peel (or lemon zest)
  • 1 -2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 cups corn
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained
  • 1/3 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup vinegar

Recipe

  • 1 place onion quarters, celery, chilies and garlic in bowl of food processor. process on high until everything is in small chunks. make as chunky or as fine as your family likes. pour veggies into soup pot with stock and bring to a boil. turn heat down to medium. place turkey in bowl of processor and grind to uniform chunks. add to soup pot. add lemon peel thru oregano and let simmer. place corn in food processor with a little cooking liquid and process until it is half creamy and half kernels. pour into pot and add beans. taste and adjust seasonings, adding salt and pepper if desired. before serving sprinkle in half of cornmeal to pot and stir until desired thickness is reached, adding more cornmeal if necessary. add a splash of vinegar, stir quickly and serve.

Onion Sauce

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 medium onions (medium to large)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe

  • 1 cut the onions into eighths.
  • 2 in a heavy-based saucepan over medium heat, cook onions in milk, seasoned with nutmeg, salt, pepper and bay leaf. cook until onions are soft. remove bay leaf.
  • 3 meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan; add flour, stirring for 3 minutes or until bubbly. add flavored milk all at once and whisk to combine ingredients smoothly. cook over medium heat, stirring often, until just boiling; reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • 4 if desired, strain the sauce through a fine sieve; return to saucepan to heat through.
  • 5 serve hot.

Chili Pot Pie With Cheddar Biscuit Crust

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless beef chuck, in 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomato puree
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped mild green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaf
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • green onion, for topping and garnish
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter
  • 1/2 cup milk

Recipe

  • 1 in dutch oven heat 1 tbs oil over med high heat til hot.
  • 2 add half the beef and cook til browned and juices evaporate.
  • 3 transfer to small bowl.
  • 4 repeat with remaining beef and 2 tsp oil.
  • 5 add remaining tsp oil and reduce heat to medium.
  • 6 add oniona dn cook 10 minutes til golden.
  • 7 add garlic and cook and stir 2 minutes.
  • 8 add chili powder, coriander, 1/2 tsp salt and cumin.
  • 9 cook and stir 1 minute.
  • 10 add tomatoes, breaking up with spoon.
  • 11 add chilies and juice, brown sugar, paste beef and any juices in bowl along with water.
  • 12 heat to boiling over high heat.
  • 13 reduce to low, cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 14 rinse and drain beans.
  • 15 add to pot and heat to boiling.
  • 16 reduce to low, cover and simmer 30-45 minutes longer until beef is really tender.
  • 17 stir in cilantro.
  • 18 preheat oven to 425.
  • 19 spoon hot chili mixture into deep 2 quart casserole or 9 inch deep pie pan.
  • 20 make crust, in medium bowl mix flour, cheese, cornmeal, baking powder and 1/2 salt.
  • 21 with pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until it is coarse crumbs.
  • 22 stir in 1/2 cup milk, quickly mixing just until soft dough forms and leaves side of bowl.
  • 23 turn dough unto floured surface.
  • 24 gently knead about 5 strokes to mix.
  • 25 roll out into round 1inch larger than top of casserole.
  • 26 top chili mixture in casserole with crust, tucking in edges to fit.
  • 27 with knife, cut out 5 ovals, do not just slit crust as it will close up during baking.
  • 28 brush with 2 tsp milk.
  • 29 place sheet of foil underneath and crimp to catch drips.
  • 30 bake 20 minutes or until crust is browned.
  • 31 cook slightly.
  • 32 garnish with sliced green onions.

Chicken Macaroni Southwestern Style

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pre-cooked cubed
  • 2 cups shredded cheese, i used a three cheese mixture
  • 1 (12 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 6 ounces roughly chopped roasted red peppers or 1 whole red pepper, roasted and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tabascoâ® brand chipotle pepper sauce
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups half-and-half, i used fat free
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce

Recipe

  • 1 bechamel sauce:.
  • 2 in a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat, melt the butter reduce the heat to low and whisk in the flour to make a roux, cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
  • 3 pour 1 cup of milk into the roux, whisking constantly as the sauce thickens. add the rest of the milk, in 1/2 cup portions, add the hot sauce and salt whisking constantly to prevent lumps. simmer the sauce over low heat for 8 minutes, stirring the bottom of the pot with a spatula to prevent burning.
  • 4 cook macaroni, drain and set aside.
  • 5 in a 13x9" baking pan, spray with nonstick spray. pour small amount of bechamel in the bottom of the pan with a little of the cheese. sprinkle the chicken with the onion powder, and chipotle sauce, place half of the chicken in the pan then top with half of the peppers. now add half of the macaroni, salt and pepper to taste, pour half of the bechamel sauce over the macaroni and half of the cheese. repeat ending with the cheese.
  • 6 bake at 350°f for about 20 minutes. makes 6 large servings.

Mild & Meaty Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 55 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar (or splenda)
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (i.e. red hot)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained, cut up**
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies (optional)
  • 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained (light & dark)

Recipe

  • 1 in a large sauce pan or pot, brown ground beef with onion; drain. (while the beef is browning, chop veggies, etc.)
  • 2 add remaining ingredients, except kidney beans, to the ground beef and onion.
  • 3 bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
  • 4 cover and simmer for about 90 minutes. (stir occasionally to avoid any chili sticking on the bottom of the pot.).
  • 5 stir in undrained kidney beans and simmer until heated through (about 15 minutes).
  • 6 **for a smoother chili (my preference) i pour the 28oz. can of tomatoes into my "ultmate chopper" (mini food processor) and blend em up. i also chop the onions and peppers quite small. this minimizes chunks which makes it more "kid-friendly.".

Hashbrown Casserole Ala Cracker Barrel

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (26 ounce) bag frozen hash browns, country style
  • 2 cups shredded colby cheese
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup beef stock or 1/2 cup canned broth
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

  • 1 comine all of the remaining ingredients, except the last, in another bowl. mix until well blended and pour over the hashbrown mixture and mix well.
  • 2 heat the remaining butter in a large oven proof skillet over high heat.
  • 3 when the skillet is hot spoon in the hashbrown mixture. cook the hashbrowns, stirring occasionally, until hot and all of the cheese is melted (about 7 minutes).
  • 4 put the skillet into the oven and bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until the surface of the hash browns is dark brown.

Ohio Pioneer Apple Cake

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 4 -6 tart apples, sliced thick

Recipe

  • 1 mix the eggs, sugar, and oil together. sift the flour, baking sodea, cinnamon, and salt into the egg mixture.
  • 2 mix well and add the walnuts and apples. bake in an ungreased cake pan for 45 minutes to 1 hour in a 350 degree oven.

Milagro Meatloaf

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 1/2 green bell peppers or 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and ground

Strawberry Salsa

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pint strawberry, diced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 -2 serrano chili, minced
  • 1/2 small red onion, minced
  • 3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • salt and pepper

Recipe

  • 1 place strawberries and sugar in a bowl.
  • 2 cover and refrigerate for an hour.
  • 3 add serrano, onion, vinegar, and cilantro.
  • 4 toss together lightly.
  • 5 season with salt and pepper.
  • 6 let salsa rest at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Savory Egg Nests

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 6 slices sandwich bread
  • 6 tablespoons cooked ham, diced and divided
  • 6 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 6 eggs

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven 400 degrees. prepare muffin tins with cooking spray.
  • 2 remove crusts from bread and flatten with a rolling pin.
  • 3 tuck bread in muffin tine with 4 corners sticking out. add 1 tablespoons ham and 1 tablespoons cheese in each tin.
  • 4 crack 6 eggs in a bowl and beat with a fork. pour over ham and cheese, dividing the eggs among the 6 cups. season with salt and pepper.
  • 5 place muffin tin in oven and bake 25 minutes or until done.

Swedish Hard Candies (knäck)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 cup chopped blanched almonds or 1 cup mixed nuts

Recipe

  • 1 combine sugar, syrup, butter and cream in a heavy saucepan.
  • 2 cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture forms a firm ball, about 250 degrees on a candy thermometer.
  • 3 add nuts and pour into small fluted waxed paper candy cups or onto well-buttered cookie sheet. if poured on a cookie sheet, allow to set before cutting into small squares with oiled scissors.
  • 4 wrap in waxed paper.

Perfect Rice

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 cup rice
  • 100 g vermicelli
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups water

Recipe

  • 1 place saucepan on heat and melt 1 tablespoon of western star butter.
  • 2 add scrunched-up handful of vermicelli and stir through.
  • 3 add 1 cup of rice and stir through.
  • 4 add 2 cups of water and bring to boil.
  • 5 cover with lid and reduce heat to low.
  • 6 cook on low for 20 minutes (approximately depending on your range).
  • 7 add your choice of herbs/spices and stir through before serving.

Savory Kalamata Cheesecake Squares

Total Time: 1 hr 2 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 32 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 36
  • 1 1/4 cups italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup pecans, very finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • additional fresh rosemary (to garnish) (optional)
  • additional kalamata olive (to garnish) (optional)

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven to 350°f.
  • 2 combine first 3 ingredients; stir well.
  • 3 press into a greased, foil lined 9 inch square pan.
  • 4 bake for 12 minutes; allow to cool.
  • 5 meanwhile, beat cream cheese, sour cream, and next 3 ingredients at medium speed until smooth.
  • 6 add egg and egg yolk; beat until blended.
  • 7 stir in olives and rosemary.
  • 8 pour into crust and bake for 20 minutes, or just until firm.
  • 9 cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
  • 10 cover and chill for at least one hour before removing from pan and cutting.

Chicken Marinade For Baked Chicken Breasts

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

  • 1 whisk the mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • 2 slowly add the olive oil, in a steady stream, whisking all the time.
  • 3 put the chicken in a glass baking dish in a single layer and sprinkle salt and pepper over them.
  • 4 pour half the marinade over the chicken.
  • 5 marinate it in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • 6 preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
  • 7 roast the chicken for about 35 minutes or until it is done.
  • 8 pour the remaining marinade over the chicken and cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • 9 let the chicken rest for 10 minutes then serve.

Shrimp Fried Rice

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (1 lb) can bean sprouts
  • 1 (3 ounce) can bamboo shoots
  • 1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 teaspoons cooking oil
  • 1 cup chopped cooked shrimp
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon msg
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon bead molasses
  • 1 (7 ounce) package frozen pea pods (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion

Recipe

  • 1 drain bean sprouts thoroughly on paper towel, change towels as needed. drain bamboo shoots and mushrooms. partially scramble eggs in oil. add bean sprouts, mushrooms, shrimp, bamboo shoots and rice and toss with fork. stir in soy sauce, monosodium glutamate, sugar and bead molasses. slightly mash mixture, then add barely defrosted pea pods, if desired. continue stirring until pea pods are hot. add lettuce and onions and toss until heated thoroughly. serve immediately.

Strawberry Salsa

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup catalina dressing
  • 1 dash hot sauce
  • salt and pepper
  • tortilla chips

Recipe

  • 1 mix together in a bowl, the strawberries, green pepper, onions, and parsley.
  • 2 add salad dressing, hot sauce, salt and pepper; stir until well blended.
  • 3 cover and refrigerated for 2 hours.
  • 4 serve with tortilla chips.

Light Vegetarian Chili

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 chopped bell pepper (any color)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies (ortega style)
  • 2/3 cup cooked barley (follow package instructions)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped peeled tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can vegetable broth
  • 1 avocado
  • sour cream
  • grated cheddar cheese

Recipe

  • 1 sauté onion and bell pepper in oil over medium heat for 3 minutes. add chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, oregano, garlic and green chilies, and cook for 1 minute.
  • 2 stir in tomatoes, beans, broth and bring to a boil. simmer for 10-20 minutes.
  • 3 serve with the fresh sliced avocado, sour cream, and cheddar cheese.

Perfect Roasted Corn On The Cob

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 fresh corn on the cob
  • water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Recipe

  • 1 for perfect corn, before soaking, peel back the husk enough to remove most of the silk.
  • 2 this will prevent the silk from sticking to the corn during the cooking process.
  • 3 roll the husks back up and soak the corn for about an hour in a pot of cold water that is seasoned with a half cup each of sugar and salt.
  • 4 this will add a lot of flavor to the roasted corn.
  • 5 for even more flavorful corn, try this technique after soaking: brush the corn with a mixture of one tablespoon olive oil, two cloves of minced garlic and two tablespoons of fresh-squeezed lemon juice.
  • 6 roll the husks back up and throw the corn on the grill for about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • 7 another corn-seasoning tip is to squeeze fresh lime juice over the corn and sprinkle it with chili powder and black pepper.
  • 8 for another butter variety, make chili butter to top the corn by mixing one tablespoon of melted butter with a clove of minced garlic and a teaspoon of chili powder.

Chili Pollo Con Frijoles - Chicken Chili With Beans

Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 4 lbs stewing chicken
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 3 1/2 cups tomatoes, cooked (canned is fine)
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
  • 3 large onions, peeled and chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, more to taste (store bought, your own recipe or chili powder)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 (20 ounce) cans pinto beans, well-drained or 1 quart cooked pinto beans
  • crackers or corn chips

Recipe

  • 1 cover chicken with water, add salt, tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic and 2 onions.
  • 2 cook until tender.
  • 3 remove chicken from broth; bone, cut meat into small pieces and return to broth.
  • 4 stir in chili powder and reheat.
  • 5 in another pan, melt butter and lightly brown remaining garlic and onion.
  • 6 add to chicken and simmer for an hour.
  • 7 add beans and simmer for an additional ten minutes.
  • 8 serve in bowls with crackers or corn chips.

Shrimp In Dijon Vinaigrette

Total Time: 8 hrs Preparation Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs large shrimp, peeled, and deveined
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup tarragon vinegar
  • 1/2 cup wine vinegar
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 8 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 4 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • fresh ground pepper, to taste

Recipe

  • 1 cook shrimp in boiling salted water until pink. usually 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • 2 combine remaining ingredients and pour over warm shrimp. toss well so every shrimp is coated.
  • 3 cover and refrigerate for at least 8 to 10 hours (overnight is best). drain excess sauce from shrimp before serving.

Rib Rub

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/8 cup salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Recipe

  • 1 combine all ingredients. rub into meat at least one hour prior to grilling.

Grilled Southwestern Chicken

Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup canola oil or 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

  • 1 flatten chicken breasts into an even thickness (about 1/2 inch); set aside.
  • 2 combine the oil, vinegar, cilantro, chili powder, garlic powder, italian seasoning, cumin, salt and pepper.
  • 3 place chicken in a resealable plastic bag; add marinade. refrigerate 1-2 hours.
  • 4 remove the chicken; discard marinade. grill 4-6 minutes per side or until no longer pink.

Rhubarb Strawberry Jam

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 6 cups sliced rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 (6 ounce) box strawberry gelatin
  • 1 (21 ounce) can strawberry pie filling

Recipe

  • 1 in a large bowl, add rhubarb and sugar; stir to coat evenly.
  • 2 cover bowl, and place in the refrigerator overnight.
  • 3 the next morning, place rhubarb mixture in a large kettle.
  • 4 cook over medium heat, stirring constantly; until mixture starts to boil.
  • 5 lower heat just a bit, and cook for 12 minutes (stirring constantly).
  • 6 remove from heat, add the gelatin, and keep stirring for 1 minute.
  • 7 add the can of pie filling, stir until mixed through.
  • 8 return to stove. start to cook over medium heat, stirring constantly; until mixture comes to a boil.
  • 9 remove from heat, and carefully ladle into sterilized glass jars; cover with lids.
  • 10 cool to room temperature, before storing in the refrigerator or freezer.

Savory Egg Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 32 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 12 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 12 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh green onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 12 ounces grape tomatoes

Recipe

  • 1 add 6 quarts water along with 3 tablespoons vinegar to a pan along with eggs and bring to a boil. boil eggs for 12 minutes. (the vinegar keeps the eggs from cracking).
  • 2 while eggs are boiling chop green onion and cilantro and place in large bowel. add all other ingredients except for tomatoes and mix well.
  • 3 remove eggs from pan and place into a second pan or bowel filled with cold water and ice to cover. allow to sit for two minutes. leave pan used for boiling on burner and continue to boil water. return eggs to boiling water for 1 minute and then return to cold water and peel. eggs should peel very easy at this point.
  • 4 after peeling eggs ensure all shell material is removed and washed and then slice egg into pieces. add egg to mayonnaise mixture and stir together well. if salad is too dry add mayonnaise to individual preference.
  • 5 refrigerate mixture for at least 1 hour and then serve with the grape tomatoes sliced on bread of on a bead of lettuce.

Itsa Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper
  • 8 slices thin deli ham
  • 8 slices swiss cheese
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 (6 ounce) box seasoned stuffing mix
  • 1/4 cup butter

Recipe

  • 1 mix soup, sour cream and milk in bowl with whisk. set aside.
  • 2 spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with cooking spray.
  • 3 season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • 4 wrap 2 pieces of ham around chicken and place in pan.
  • 5 top each piece of chicken with 2 swiss cheese slices.
  • 6 pour bag of frozen vegetables over the top.
  • 7 pour soup mixture over all.
  • 8 top with stuffing.
  • 9 dot top with butter.
  • 10 cover with foil and bake at 325 degrees fahrenheit for 50 minutes.
  • 11 uncover and bake for another 15 to 25 minutes.

Cuban Black Bean Soup A La Beckstrom

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
  • 1 carrot
  • 1/3 medium tomato
  • 2 serrano peppers
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • onion
  • garlic
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper
  • cumin
  • oregano
  • smoked paprika
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • olive oil

Recipe

  • 1 in a blender or food processor (i used a magic bullet) blend the canned beans to desired consistency - you might need to add some water.
  • 2 in a pan, sauté the garlic, onion, peppers, carrot, and tomato in olive oil (adding them periodically in that order).
  • 3 once cooked and mushy, blend the veggies until smooth.
  • 4 combine the blended veggies and blended beans in a pot.
  • 5 add smoked paprika and black pepper to taste.
  • 6 add the lime juice.
  • 7 simmer for 30 minutes.
  • 8 the beans will turn a darker shade of black- at that point add oregano, red pepper flakes, and liberal amounts of cumin.
  • 9 serve hot! goes well with fried plantains.

Mikki's Crockpot Southwestern Swiss Steak

Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 1/2 lbs eye of round roast, sliced into 1/2-inch slicesagainst the grain
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons meat tenderizer
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar beef gravy
  • 2 teaspoons knorr tomato bouillon with chicken flavor
  • 2 teaspoons mexican oregano, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons potato starch
  • water

Recipe

  • 1 spray crock with cooking spray.
  • 2 place flour and meat tenderizer in zip lock bag, close bag and shake to blend. add one or two steaks to bag at a time and pound with the side of a plate or with a meat hammer until steak is thoroughly coated and about 1.5 times itso original circumference. remove pounded steaks to a plate and repeat process until all meat has been coated and tenderized.
  • 3 heat oil in large, heavy skillet over medium high heat. quickly fry steaks until browned on all sides.
  • 4 meanwhile, in the crock pot, mix tomatoes, gravy, boullion and oregano to create a sauce. place browned steaks in crockpot and ladle some sauce over them.
  • 5 cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. before serving, remove meat to a serving dish and thicken the sauce with potato flour mixed with enough water to form a milky liquid. stir this into the sauce a bit at a time while stirring until the sauce reaches desired thickness. potato starch will thicken the sauce much quicker and using less thickener.
  • 6 note: the recipe i mangled to create this dish called for onions and green pepper strips sauteed and added to the sauce. my family does not like the stringy, limp veges that result so i took a different route.

New England Style Buttermilk Hot Dog Bun's (lobster Rolls)

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water, warm 100 degrees
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted after measuring, plus additional for dusting
  • 3 large eggs, reserve 1 egg for egg wash
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk, warm 100 degrees
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, reserve 1 tbsp for coating baking pan
  • 1 tablespoon salad oil, reserved for to coat dough during initial dough rise
  • 2 tablespoons water, reserve for egg wash

Recipe

  • 1 combine the yeast and sugar with 1/4 cup of the warm water in a large bowl or in the bowl of an electric mixer. let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy. (this allows the yeast to "bloom.").
  • 2 add the salt and flour. lightly beat 2 of the eggs with the milk and add this mixture to the bowl. melt 3 tablespoons of the butter and add this as well. have the remaining 1/4 cup warm water ready. if you are mixing by hand, add some of the water and begin to mix, adding the water as needed. if using an electric mixer, attach the dough hook and jog the machine (turn it on and off) until the dough begins to form. this prevents the flour from jumping out of the mixing bowl. add the remaining warm water as needed; the dough usually takes the full amount. when a soft dough has formed, knead for 5 minutes by machine or about 8 minutes by hand. this is a soft bread and does not require as much kneading as chewier types the finished dough should be soft but dense and should not be sticky.
  • 3 shape the dough into a ball and lightly oil it with the salad oil. place it in a large bowl. cover with plastic wrap or a slightly damp towel and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in bulk.
  • 4 punch the dough down and move to a work surface. lightly dust the work surface with flour. shape the dough into a square. using a knife, cut the dough into 12 equal pieces.
  • 5 with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, lightly grease a baking sheet that is at least 15 inches long. shape the dough into uniform 7-inch-long tubular pieces. it is important that all the pieces be the same length. place the tube in a line, side by side, down the center of the baking sheet, leaving a 1/2-inch gap between them. put the pan in a warm place and let rise a second time.
  • 6 prepare a thick egg wash by mixing the remaining egg with 2 tablespoons water. after 15 to 20 minutes, the tubes of dough will have risen enough that they will be touching.
  • 7 generously brush the tubes with egg wash, return the pan to the warm spot and let the dough rise until almost doubled in size, 10 to 15 minutes. preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
  • 8 place the buns in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes until deep golden brown.
  • 9 let the buns cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes, then run a spatula under them to make sure they are not sticking to the pan. using 1 or 2 spatulas, carefully lift the baked dough in one piece onto a rack to cool. it is crucial that you not let the buns break or tear apart. after an hour, when the baked dough is completely cooled, move it in one piece to a cutting board. using a serrated knife, slice down the center of each tube. you will lose half a tube on each end (which is why you need 13 tubes to make 12 buns). the place where the tubes met is now the center of each bun. they will open naturally when it comes time to stuff them, but you can make a small incision to ensure that this happens.
  • 10 wrap the buns in plastic wrap until ready to use. if you do not intend to use all 12 buns, freeze the extras and defrost when needed.
  • 11 cook's note: to infuse the dough with the delicate flavor of saffron, chop 1 teaspoon saffron threads and add to 1/4 cup water in a small pan. bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove from the heat. let cool to lukewarm and substitute for the 1/4 cup water added for mixing. since the dough will be golden to start with, look for a dark brown top before removing from the oven.

Momosita's Kicked-up-a-notch Pasties

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rutabaga, small dice
  • 1 cup potato, small dice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2/3 cup raisins, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pimento stuffed green olive, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2-3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • salt and pepper
  • 2/3 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (8 each)

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven to 375º.
  • 2 place rutabaga and potatoes in a heavy skillet with 1 1/2 cups of water.
  • 3 add salt and pepper to taste, a dash or two of good quality curry and a pinch of brown sugar.
  • 4 bring to a boil and then simmer for 10-15 minutes or until fork-tender.
  • 5 remove veggies to a plate and rinse pan.
  • 6 add beef, bell pepper and garlic to pan and cook over medium heat until beef is no longer pink.
  • 7 add potatoes and rutabagas back to pan.
  • 8 add raisins, olives, vinegar, spices and water, mixing well.
  • 9 add flour and stir occasionally until thickened (a few minutes).
  • 10 season with salt and pepper.
  • 11 turn off heat and mix in cilantro.
  • 12 roll out one biscuit on a lightly floured surface to 1/8" thick (should be size of a medium plate).
  • 13 place 1/4 cup of filling on dough.
  • 14 fold over and press edges to seal.
  • 15 using fork, crimp edges.
  • 16 place on a large, ungreased baking sheet.
  • 17 bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes.

Nacho Potato

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1/2 teaspoon parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon hungarian paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried mint flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2/3 cup instant potato flakes
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 lb grilled chicken breast strips (precooked)
  • 1 cup bell pepper
  • 6 ounces diet pepsi
  • 10 inches flour tortillas, torn into small pieces
  • 2 ounces mexican blend cheese
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup whole kernel corn
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1/3 cup tortilla chips, crushed
  • 8 ounces mexican blend cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)

Recipe

  • 1 layer 1:.
  • 2 heat water, butter, and spices to a rolling boil.
  • 3 add potato flakes, stir.
  • 4 add milk and stir until all potato flakes are dissolved.
  • 5 put in bottom of 2 1/2 quart oven safe casserole dish.
  • 6 layer 2:.
  • 7 add chicken, peppers, and diet pepsi.
  • 8 bake at 350 for 5 minutes.
  • 9 layer 3 prep:.
  • 10 soak chopped green onions in 1/4 celsius lemon juice and 1/8 teaspoons ground ginger for 10 minutes
  • 11 layer 3 assembly:.
  • 12 add torn flour tortilla in an even layer (it's ok if pieces overlap slightly).
  • 13 top with cheese.
  • 14 remove onions from lemon &ginger mix - do not throw liquid out!
  • 15 add onions & corn.
  • 16 bake at 350 for 5 minutes.
  • 17 layer 4:
  • 18 add salsa, spread evenly.
  • 19 sprinkle chips into an even layer.
  • 20 bake at 350 for 5 minutes
  • 21 pour 1/2 of lemon & ginger mix over everything.
  • 22 bake at 350 5 more minutes.
  • 23 layer 5:.
  • 24 pour over last 1/2 of lemon & ginger mix.
  • 25 top with cheese.
  • 26 bake 5 minutes.
  • 27 let sit for 3-5 minutes.
  • 28 top with sour cream and serve.

Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 1/2-2 lbs ground chuck
  • 1/2 cup fine chopped yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup fine chopped green pepper
  • 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dried mustard
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 (26 ounce) bottle catsup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 -10 hamburger buns

Recipe

  • 1 brown the ground chuck and onion in a large deep skillet.
  • 2 drain the grease from the skillet as well as possible.
  • 3 add the green pepper to the meat and onion and continue cooking until the green pepper is soft.
  • 4 add all the remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • 5 serve on buns.

Easy, Delicious Cashew Ramen!

Total Time: 6 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (8 ounce) package ramen noodles (any flavor)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons crushed cashews (more or less to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons onion flakes

Recipe

  • 1 cook ramen as directed.
  • 2 drain.
  • 3 in skillet, heat oil, broth, cashews, pepper, half the seasoning packet and onion flakes.
  • 4 add noodles and stir fry
  • 5 serve and enjoy!

Grilled Southwestern Chicken With Pineapple Salsa

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 boneless skinned chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo
  • 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 (15 ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained
  • lime slice

Recipe

  • 1 place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. rub evenly with olive oil, and sprinkle evenly with chili powder, garlic salt, and paprika.
  • 2 grill chicken, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 4 minutes on each side or until done. serve with pineapple salsa. garnish, if desired.
  • 3 pineapple salsa:.
  • 4 stir together first 6 ingredients.
  • 5 melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add pineapple slices, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. coarsely chop pineapple, and combine with red bell pepper mixture.

Creamy Southwestern Dip

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
  • 2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped ( and ight green parts)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped black olives
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons cilantro

Recipe

  • 1 in a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and sour cream until well combined.
  • 2 stir in all remaining ingredients until well combined.
  • 3 best to chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Chili Cheese Enchiladas

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 (15 ounce) can wolf brand chili (with or with out beans)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (i use sharp)
  • 1 lb velveeta cheese (cubed)
  • 10 flour tortillas

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven to 350.
  • 2 brown ground beef drain put back in pan.
  • 3 add about 3/4 can of chili to ground beef.
  • 4 add i little bit of water to the 1/4 chili thats left in the can and stir should be a little runny put aside.
  • 5 add cubed velveeta to ground beef and chili.
  • 6 add about 1 cup of shredded cheese to ground beef, chili and velveeta.
  • 7 heat mix in large skillet on medium until all the cheese is melted.
  • 8 grease lightly a 9 x 13 casserole pan.
  • 9 spoon meat chili cheese mix into tortillas ( about 2 spoonfuls in each).
  • 10 roll them up and place in casserole dish ( should fit 8 to 10).
  • 11 if anything was left of ur meat chili cheese mix add to the can of chili u had set aside, stir and if needed add little mre water to remake runny not to thin ( to cover tortillas).
  • 12 spoon that over all tortillas should cover all of them.
  • 13 sprinkle remaining shredded cheese on top.
  • 14 put in oven and bake for 15 mins or until cheese on top is melted.

J's Black Bean And Lamb Chili

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried black beans (soaked over night)
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 lb lamb shoulder chop (boston butt, sirloin, what ever you have on hand)
  • 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
  • 2 dried poblano peppers (softened by soaking in boiling water and process in food processor till smooth)
  • 1 dried ancho pepper (processed at same time as above)
  • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings (veg. oil would work)
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 cups broth (i used homemade veg. stock use what you have)
  • 2 chipotle chiles in adobo
  • 1/3 cup cornmeal

Recipe

  • 1 in a heavy dutch oven melt down bacon drippings until hot, add chunk lamb and brown well in batches. set aside on paper towels to drain, mean while add ground lamb and as pink disappears add your onions, tomatoes,garlic, processed chilies, chili powder, cumin, and reserved drained lamb, add broth to cover by 2" add chopped chipoltle peppers, simmer till beans are tender ( add broth or water as needed).add 1/3 cup of corn meal at end and stir to blend.
  • 2 serve in bowls with shredded cheddar cheese and a sprig of cilantro or parsley and enjoy!

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Rich Decadent Pound Cake

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 dash salt (1/8 t.)

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven to 300 degrees. grease one large, or two small, loaf pans and set aside.
  • 2 make sure butter and eggs are at room temperature, with butter very soft (but not melted).
  • 3 cream butter in mixer until well whipped. slowly add sugar and combine thoroughly.
  • 4 add eggs one at a time, beating for 2 full minutes after each egg is added.
  • 5 slowly add flour and mix just until blended. add vanilla and salt.
  • 6 pour mixture into loaf pan(s). bake 1 hour and 30 minutes if using large loaf pan, or 1 hour if using 2 small loaf pans. cake is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • 7 put pans on rack and cool for 10 minutes. run knife along edge of loaf pan, tap bottom of the pan on the counter, and "unmold" cake. put cake on rack to cool completely.

Slow Cooker Chili

Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 lbs ground round
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • cayenne pepper (i use 1/4 t.)
  • shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

  • 1 cook ground beef in a skillet until browned; drain off fat.
  • 2 pour into a slow cooker.
  • 3 add the next 9 ingredients.
  • 4 cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • 5 ladle chili into individual serving bowls; sprinkle with cheddar cheese.

Strawberry Pretzels Dessert - Lila Stafford

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels (large straight)
  • 3/4 cup margarine (melted)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 6 ounces strawberry jell-o gelatin dessert
  • 2 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 10 ounces frozen strawberries
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 2 cups cool whip

Recipe

  • 1 combine pretzels, margarine and sugar and press in a 9 x 13 pan. bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees, let cool. do not crush pretzels too fine. cream 8 oz. pkg of cream cheese, add 1/2 cup sugar and fold in 2 cups of miniature marshmallows, 2 cups cool whip and put on top of baked crust. mix strawberry jello, dissolved in 2 1/2 cups boiling water, and frozen strawberries. when slightly thickened put on top of creamed cheese mixture. best when made the day before serving.

Nacho Bread Pizzas

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 loaf french baguette
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2-1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped (or 1 pickled hot pepper of any kind, chopped)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 -2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup prepared salsa
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or monterey jack or pepper jack)
  • 1 romaine lettuce hearts (or 1/2 iceberg head, shredded)
  • 1/2 cup green olives, chopped (or black)
  • 1/4 red onion, chopped (or 2 to 3 scallions)
  • 2 plums or 2 vine tomatoes, seeded and diced

Recipe

  • 1 split the bread lengthwise. hollow the bread out and cut each half in half across, making 4 boats.
  • 2 preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
  • 3 heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. add oil, garlic and hot peppers. drain the beans. add half of the beans. mash the remainder of the beans in the can using a fork. add mashed beans to the pan and combine with whole beans. season beans with hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. when the spicy beans are hot through, spread them evenly across all of the bread. top with salsa and liberally sprinkle with cheese, covering bread to all edges. the boats will only be half-full. melt cheese in the oven until it bubbles and begins to brown.
  • 4 top the bread pizzas with lettuce, olives, onions and tomatoes and serve. enjoy!

Onion Muffins

Total Time: 33 mins Preparation Time: 8 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Recipe

  • 1 mix dry ingredients in bowl.
  • 2 in another bowl, beat eggs, onion, and butter.
  • 3 stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • 4 fill muffin cups 3/4 full.
  • 5 bake at 400°f for 25 minutes.

Easy, Enchilada Sauce Mix

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1/4 cup shortening

Recipe

  • 1 mix all ingredients and store in an air tight container until use.
  • 2 to use mix with 16 oz tomato sauce and 2 cups water.
  • 3 cook to thicken.

Strawberry Pizza

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • vanilla extract, to taste
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 pints fresh strawberries, halved
  • 3 drops red food coloring

Recipe

  • 1 crust:.
  • 2 combine flour, powdered sugar, and butter, mixing well.
  • 3 pat dough out into a 14-inch pizza pan.
  • 4 bake for 10 minutes at 325°f or until lightly browned.
  • 5 cool.
  • 6 topping:.
  • 7 combine cream cheese, condensed milk, lemon juice and vanilla.
  • 8 mix well and spread on the cooled crust.
  • 9 chill thoroughly.
  • 10 glaze:.
  • 11 combine powdered sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan.
  • 12 add water mixing until smooth, cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • 13 add strawberries and stir in food coloring.
  • 14 cool completely. spread strawberry glaze mixture over cream cheese layer and chill.
  • 15 serve.

Oh Yeah, The Bite Is There: Southwestern Deviled Eggs

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 24
  • 1 dozen large egg, hard-boiled and peeled
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons pickled sliced jalapeno peppers, minced
  • 1 tablespoon spice brown mustard (maybe a little more)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • fresh black pepper
  • smoked paprika

Recipe

  • 1 cut eggs in half lengthwise, and crefully remove yolks. mash yolks (i used a fork); stir in mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients. spoon or pipe egg yolk mixture into egg halves. sprinkle lightly with smoked paprika. cover and chill at least 1 hour or until serving time.

Savory Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large russet potato, peeled and chopped
  • 6 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 2 firm pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
  • salt
  • pepper, ground to taste

Recipe

  • 1 melt butter in a large saucepan. add onion and garlic and saute
  • 2 10 minutes. add carrots and saute an additional 10 minutes.
  • 3 add potato and bell peppers and saute 10 minutes. add pears,
  • 4 chicken stock, and parsley. bring to a boil. reduce heat.
  • 5 simmer uncovered 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • 6 season with salt and pepper. transfer soup in batches to a food
  • 7 processor or blender. process until smooth. reheat.
  • 8 ladle soup into individual bowls and garnish with creme
  • 9 fraiche and sprigs of parsley.

Nacho Potato Appetizers

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 7 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 0.5 (22 ounce) bag waffle-shaped french fries
  • 1 (15 ounce) can refried beans or 1 (15 ounce) can refried black beans or 1 (15 ounce) can refried pinto beans
  • 1 cup mexican cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup mild chunky salsa
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven to 400°f degrees. line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • 2 arrange potatoes in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. bake 18-20 minutes.
  • 3 while fries are baking, microwave refried beans for 3-4 minutes until hot. cool beans about 5 minutes.
  • 4 to assemble potatoes, evenly space potatoes on a microwave safe plate and top each with 1 tablespoon beans, and a sprinkle of cheese. microwave, uncovered 1 minute until cheese is melted.
  • 5 then top each stack with 1 teaspoon salsa, 1 teaspoon sour cream and an olive slice.

Rich Man's Hamburgers

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean top sirloin steak
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 dashes tabasco sauce
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 dashes worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cognac
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 teaspoons capers, drained and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns
  • kaiser rolls or other good hot dog bun
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 2 -6 drops tabasco sauce

Recipe

  • 1 cut the beef into 1-inch chunks.
  • 2 place in food processor in two batches and pulse until it's coarsely ground.
  • 3 (don't overprocess; you want it a little chunky.) put meat in a bowl and add the shallots, chives, mustard, tabasco, egg yolks, worcestershire, cognac, sea salt, capers and pepper.
  • 4 with very clean hands, work the ingredients into the meat, then form into three or four burgers about 1 1/2 inches thick.
  • 5 place burgers in the refrigerator to chill and firm up while you start a fire in the grill.
  • 6 grill over direct heat about 5 to 6 minutes per side.
  • 7 insert an instant-read thermometer from the side to make sure the center is 160 degrees.
  • 8 while burgers are grilling, brush the insides of the rolls with melted butter.
  • 9 place on the grill, cut side down, to toast lightly.
  • 10 serve with brooklyn ketchup and your favorite toppings.
  • 11 for brooklyn ketchup: beat all the ingredients together in a small bowl or cup.
  • 12 the authors note that the garlic flavor gets stronger if you let it stand for an hour, but don't make it more than 24 hours in advance.
  • 13 makes about 1/4 cup.