strawberry cream pie to die for

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 quart strawberries, sliced
• 1 (13.5 ounce) package strawberry glaze
• 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 (9 inch) baked pie crust

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• stir strawberries with glaze in a bowl and place in refrigerator to chill. stir cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract together in a bowl.
• beat cream in a separate bowl with an electric mixer just until it begins to thicken; add cream cheese mixture and continue beating until thick. pour cream mixture into baked pie crust; top with strawberry mixture. chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Avocado Dip I

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 2 avocados
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 large chopped fresh tomato
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• spread refried beans evenly on a medium sized serving platter. if the beans are watery, chill for 20 to 30 minutes.
• peel the avocados and remove the pits. in a food processor, blend the avocados with the mayonnaise, sour cream and taco seasoning until smooth. pour over the refried beans. top with cheddar cheese. add lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, green pepper and black olives if desired. refrigerate until serving. serve with your favorite tortilla chips.

Slow Cooker Western Omelet

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (2 pound) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
• 1 pound diced cooked ham
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 hrs

Ready Time: 12 hrs 20 mins


• lightly grease a 4 quart or larger slow cooker. place 1/3 of the hash brown potatoes in a layer on the bottom. layer 1/3 of the ham, onion, green pepper, and cheddar cheese. repeat layers two more times. in a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk, and season with salt and pepper. pour over the contents of the slow cooker.
• cover, and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours.

Grandma's Chopped Liver

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 pounds chicken livers, rinsed and trimmed
• 2 eggs
• 3 onions
• 1 quart water
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• place the liver, whole eggs and one onion into a large saucepan with the water. bring to a boil and stir in the chicken bouillon cubes. simmer for one hour, then allow to cool.
• meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. chop one onion and fry in the oil until tender. chop the third onion and set aside. when the liver has cooled, grind together the liver, hard-cooked eggs and the three onions. season with salt and pepper. chill before serving.

boiled custard i

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• fill the lower pan of a double boiler 1/3 full of water, and bring to a low boil. pour milk into upper pot, and place over boiling water. heat until small form around the edges of the milk. stir in sugar, and continue stirring until it dissolves.
• in a small bowl, beat the eggs until light yellow. remove about 1/2 cup hot milk, and gradually stir it into the eggs. slowly mix the egg mixture into the milk in the pan.
• mix together cornstarch and water; slowly stir into custard. bring custard to a boil, and remove from heat. stir in vanilla. serve warm or chilled.

Cinnamon Apple Healthy Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1 pear, cored and sliced
• 1 apple, cored and sliced
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup ice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• pour apple juice into a blender; top with pear, apple, spinach, cinnamon, and ice in that order. cover and blend until smooth.

Hot Raspberry Spread

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (8 ounce) jar raspberry preserves
• 1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together raspberry preserves and picante sauce.
• place cream cheese on a medium serving dish. cover with raspberry preserves and picante sauce mixture.

Mafioso Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup dutch process cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups sifted cake flour
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3 egg whites
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3/4 cup dutch process cocoa powder
• 2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• in a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup cocoa and 3/4 cup boiling water; set aside.
• in another small bowl, dissolve baking soda in the sour cream by stirring them together.
• in a large bowl, cream the 1/2 cup butter and 2 cups sugar. gradually mix in the sour cream mixture and cocoa mixture alternately with the dry ingredients. beat until fluffy. beat the egg whites until stiff and fold in the egg whites and 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla.
• grease a 9 x 13 inch pan and pour the batter into it. bake at 300 degrees f (150 degrees c) for 50 minutes. frost with la famiglia chocolate frosting (below).
• to make la famiglia chocolate frosting: cream 6 tablespoons butter or margarine in a small bowl. add 3/4 cup cocoa and confectioner's sugar alternately with milk; beat until spreading consistency. more or less milk can be used depending on the texture you want. blend in the vanilla. this yields about 2 cups of frosting.

cow pies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Recipe

• in the top pot of a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening over simmering water in the bottom pot.. stir until smooth. remove from the heat; stir in raisins and almonds.
• drop by tablespoonfuls waxed paper or parchment. chill until ready to serve.

broccoli cheese bites

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 5 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 (16 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
• 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place broccoli in a medium saucepan with 1 cup boiling water. return to a boil. cook covered until firm but tender, about 5 minutes.
• in a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the cheddar cheese. mix in the broccoli. allow the mixture to cool and thicken approximately 15 minutes.
• in a medium bowl, mix the bread crumbs, salt and pepper. spread the mixture a large piece of wax paper.
• form the broccoli cheese mixture into balls and roll in the bread crumb mixture until thoroughly coated.
• deep fry the balls until golden brown, about 5 minutes. drain on paper towels.

crackle thins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease two 9x13 inch baking pans.
• in a small bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil, worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce.
• in a medium bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, salt and baking soda. stir in the milk mixture, and blend until a ball of dough has formed.
• on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for approximately 5 minutes. divide into halves. roll each half a baking sheet. cut into small squares or triangles.
• bake in the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until golden brown. allow to cool slightly before removing from baking sheets.

grandpa harry's holiday punch

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle burgundy
• 2 (750 milliliter) bottles , chilled
• 8 fluid ounces
• 1 quart club soda

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a punch bowl, dissolve the sugar in the burgundy . stir in the , , and club soda just before serving.

Randy's Texas Tea

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup hot water
• 6 cups brewed black tea, cold
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 orange, sliced into rounds
• 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
• 1 lime, sliced into rounds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a large pitcher, combine sugar, salt and hot water. stir until completely dissolved. sir in the tea, orange juice and lemon juice. serve in tall glasses with ice and slices of citrus fruit.

pumpkin biscuits

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup butter, sliced
• 2 cups pumpkin puree

Recipe

• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c). butter one large cookie sheet.
• stir together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger. cut in the butter with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir in the pumpkin and mix to form a soft dough.
• on a lightly floured surface pat the dough out to 1/2 inch thick. cut out biscuits with a round 2 inch cutter. place biscuits on the prepared cookie sheet.
• bake at 400 degrees f (205 degrees c) for 15 to 20 minutes. serve warm from the oven.

chicken nepiev

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
• 4 tablespoons garlic flavored cream cheese spread
• 1/4 cup garlic and herb seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• in a cup or small bowl, stir together the italian seasoning, onion powder and garlic powder. sprinkle over both sides of the chicken. place 1 tablespoon of cream cheese on the center of each piece, and spread slightly. tuck in the sides, and roll up tightly. secure with toothpicks.
• place the bread crumbs on a plate or in a shallow bowl. roll the chicken rolls in the bread crumbs to coat. place on a plate, cover, and freeze for about 30 minutes.
• preheat the oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• heat the butter and oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. brown the chicken rolls on all sides, this should take about 5 minutes. transfer the rolls to a baking dish.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear. spoon drippings from the dish over the rolls before serving.

turkey a la king deluxe

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can water
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 small carrot, diced
• 1 cup shredded cooked turkey breast
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/3 cup dry
• 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 2/3 cup frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon butter

Recipe

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


• stir the cream of chicken soup into the one soup can of water in a bowl.
• heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, stir in mushrooms and carrot, and cook and stir until mushrooms start to give up their liquid and carrot begins to soften, about 5 minutes. add shredded turkey, onion powder, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and to the pan and cook, stirring, another 5 minutes to reduce pan juices and cook away the alcohol from the .
• pour the soup over the turkey mixture and bring to a boil. reduce heat and add the half-and-half, parsley, and frozen peas. simmer 5 to 10 minutes to reduce the sauce and heat the peas through. remove bay leaf and stir in butter just before serving.

stained glass candy ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 (14 ounce) package flaked coconut
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 (10.5 ounce) package rainbow colored miniature marshmallows

Recipe

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


• melt butter and chocolate chips in a pan over low heat. let the mixture cool slightly before stirring in walnuts and marshmallows. let cool.
• spread coconut on waxed paper. divide the cooled dough into two even portions. form each portion into a long roll. coat the rolls with the coconut. wrap the rolls in waxed paper then again in plastic wrap. refrigerate overnight or longer. cut into 1/2 inch slices to serve.

apple pie slices

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 egg whites
• 9 apple - peeled, cored and sliced
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons milk

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and salt. cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. combine the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of milk, stir into the flour mixture.
• on a lightly floured surface, roll half of the dough out to the size of the prepared pan. cover the inside of the pan with the dough. spread dough with a light coating of egg white. fill with sliced apples and sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on top. roll out remaining dough and place on top of apples. brush with a light coating of egg white.
• bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the crust is golden. in a small bowl, beat together the confectioners' sugar, salt, vanilla and milk until smooth. drizzle over cooled bars, cut into squares.

chris' grilled orange chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 3 cups orange juice
• 1/4 cup crushed fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons honey

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 40 mins


• place the chicken into a large bowl, and pour in the lemon juice, lime juice and orange juice. sprinkle the mint leaves over, and drizzle with honey. cover and refrigerate overnight.
• preheat a grill for medium heat. when the grill is hot, lightly brush the grate with oil.
• place the chicken the preheated grill, and discard the marinade. cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.

christmas ornament cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/3 cup butter
• 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• cream 1/2 cup of butter or margarine. add brown sugar and beat. beat in egg and molasses. in a separate bowl, combine 2 3/4 cups of flour, soda and spices. add to butter mixture. blend well.
• roll dough out 1/8 inch thick on floured surface. cut into shapes. bake for 6-8 minutes.
• to make frosting: cream 1/3 cup butter. gradually add 2 cups sifted confectioners sugar, 1 tablespoon milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. beat until smooth. put in a pastry bag with small tip and decorate cookies.

smoked sausage and apple bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 granny smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
• 1/2 large onion, sliced
• 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup apple

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. set aside.
• make a layer of sliced apples in the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. sprinkle with a bit of the cinnamon. layer half of the onion, then half of the sauerkraut over the apples. place all of the sausage slices over the sauerkraut, reserving the drippings in the pan. cover the sausage with the remaining sauerkraut, onion, and top with apple slices. sprinkle the remaining cinnamon over the top.
• pour the heavy cream and into the skillet with the sausage drippings. place over medium heat, and stir to remove the bits of sausage flavor from the bottom. pour over the sausage and apple casserole.
• cover, and bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Cowboy Cookies (dunkin' Platters)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups butter, melted
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 2 cups cornflakes cereal
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• combine the melted and cooled butter or margarine with the brown and white sugars. beat in the eggs at medium speed of an electric mixer. add the vanilla, oats, corn flakes, flour, baking soda and baking powder; beating well.
• drop tablespoon sized spoonfuls of the dough on to an ungreased cookie sheet. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 15 minutes for a soft and chewy cookie.

Thumbprint Cookies Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup apricot preserves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 13 mins Ready Time: 43 mins


• preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c). grease 2 baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
• separate the egg, reserving the egg white. mix the butter and brown sugar; beat in the egg yolk. stir in the vanilla. mix in the flour and salt, stirring until well blended.
• lightly beat the egg white.
• shape the dough into balls. roll in beaten egg white, then nuts. place the cookies on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart. bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
• remove cookies from oven. with thumb, dent each cookie. put jelly or preserves in each thumbprint. bake for another 8 minutes.

bunuelos

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

• in a large bowl combine eggs with 1/4 cup sugar and beat until thick and lemon-colored. add the oil. combine separately 1-1/2 cups of the flour, the baking powder and the salt. gradually add this to the egg mixture and beat well.
• turn dough out a floured board (use remaining 1/2 cup flour) and knead thoroughly until dough is smooth.
• shape dough into sixteen balls. roll each one into a circle about 5 inches in diameter. let stand uncovered on waxed paper for about 10 minutes.
• heat oil in a deep fry pan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). fry circles until golden brown, turning once. drain on paper towels. sprinkle with sugar/cinnamon mixture. store airtight.

pink valentine frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 drops red food coloring

Recipe

• blend sugar, salt and flavoring. add just enough water to make it easy to spread. add 2 drops red food coloring and mix well.

oatmeal thumbprints

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup raspberry jam

Recipe

• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c).
• cream butter and shortening with sugars. beat in eggs. in a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, nuts and cinnamon. add to butter mixture alternately with water. stir in oats and almond extract.
• drop by teaspoons on ungreased cookie sheets. make a small indentation in each cookie. fill with preserves.
• bake for 10-12 minutes.

tangy barbecued chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups vinegar
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 4 chicken halves (1 leg and 1 breast each)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for indirect medium heat and lightly oil grate.
• in a small saucepan over medium low heat, combine the vinegar, oil, poultry seasoning and salt. stir often, until the sauce just starts to bubble.
• place the chicken halves on the grill and brush with the sauce, turning them every 7 to 10 minutes.
• continue this over indirect medium heat for about 45 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees f (80 degrees f).

Quick And Super Easy Chicken And Dumplings

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/4 cups biscuit baking mix
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained

Recipe

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


• in a medium bowl, stir together the biscuit mix and milk just until it pulls together. set aside.
• pour the cans of chicken broth into a saucepan along with the chicken; bring to a boil. once the broth is at a steady boil, take a handful of biscuit dough and flatten it in your hand. tear off 1 to 2 inch pieces and drop them into the boiling broth. make sure they are fully immersed at least for a moment. once all of the dough is in the pot, carefully stir so that the newest dough clumps get covered by the broth. cover, and simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

non-edible cinnamon dough

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3/4 cup applesauce
• 4 ounces ground cinnamon

Recipe

• mix the applesauce and cinnamon to form a stiff dough. roll dough to 1/4 inch thick. cut with cookie cutters and make a hole for ribbon. carefully place cookies on a rack to dry. let air dry for several days, turning occasionally.

pipirrana (spanish potato salad)

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 eggs
• 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 large fresh tomato, chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
• 1/2 cup green olives with pimento or anchovy, halved
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 50 mins


• place egg in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. bring water to a boil, and immediately remove from heat. cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. remove from hot water, cool, and peel. cut eggs into quarters, and set aside.
• meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
• toss potatoes with eggs, bell peppers, onion, tomato, tuna, green olives, olive oil, and vinegar. season to taste with salt. refrigerate, and serve cold

butterscotch chewies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups butterscotch chips
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• in large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. add eggs and vanilla; beat until smooth.
• in medium bowl, combine flour and baking soda. add dry ingredients to creamed mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. stir in butterscotch chips and pecans.
• drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart a greased baking sheet. bake 7-9 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. transfer cookies to wire racks to cool. store in single layers between waxed paper in an airtight container.

Caramel Brownies I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package german chocolate cake mix
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 8x10 inch baking pan.
• combine cake mix, 1/2 of the evaporated milk, the butter or margarine and the chopped nuts. mix until combined and spread 1/2 of the batter into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 6 minutes.
• melt the caramels and the remaining evaporated milk.
• remove brownies from oven. sprinkle chocolate chips over the brownies then pour the melted caramel mixture over the top. spread the remaining batter over the top of the caramel. return pan to oven and bake for an additional 18 minutes. let brownies cool before serving.

Banana Oat And Bran Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup wheat bran
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 1/8 cup real maple syrup
• 2 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup raisins

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• beat mashed bannanas, egg whites, brown sugar, maple syrup, yogurt, and cinnamon.
• combine the remaining dry ingredients: flour, oats, wheat bran, salt and baking powder in a separate bowl. use an electric mixer to combine dry ingredients with wet mixture.
• add in raisins, chopped prunes, and/ or nuts.
• roll cookies into balls, place on a cookie sheet coated with cooking spray. bake for 8-12 minutes until cookies are firm and dry.

Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup fresh peaches, pitted and chopped
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease a cookie sheet.
• beat shortening and sugar together. blend eggs and fruit into the shortening and sugar mixture. stir flour, salt, baking soda and nuts into the egg mixture; mix well.
• drop dough by teaspoonfuls the greased cookie sheet. the cookies will double in size while baking, so set the cookies far apart on the cookie sheet. bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

oatmeal thumbprints

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup raspberry jam

Recipe

• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c).
• cream butter and shortening with sugars. beat in eggs. in a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, nuts and cinnamon. add to butter mixture alternately with water. stir in oats and almond extract.
• drop by teaspoons on ungreased cookie sheets. make a small indentation in each cookie. fill with preserves.
• bake for 10-12 minutes.

Evil Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2/3 cup butter flavored shortening
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• cream together shortening and sugars, blend in eggs and vanilla. mix in flour, oats, baking powder, and salt. stir in chips and nuts.
• spread into a 9 x 13 pan. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 25-30 minutes.

tomato cheese crunch

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 tomatoes, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups crushed plain potato chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
• arrange half of the tomato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. sprinkle half of the sliced onion, and half of the shredded cheese, then half of the crushed potato chips. repeat layers.
• bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until top is golden and crispy.

Quiche Seville

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
• 1 cup sour cream
• 10 thick slices bacon
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 2 3/4 ounces french-fried dried onions
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• bake thawed pastry shell at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 10 minutes. remove from oven and let cool. reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, bacon, cheese, french-fried onions, eggs, worcestershire sauce and ground black pepper. mix all together well and pour into the cooled pie shell.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 35 to 45 minutes, or until quiche is set.

Spinach With Pecans

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon pecan halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and saute the onion until tender. stir in the spinach and water, and cook until wilted. mix in the pecans, and continue to cook and stir until warm.

Thumbprint Cookies Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup apricot preserves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 13 mins Ready Time: 43 mins


• preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c). grease 2 baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
• separate the egg, reserving the egg white. mix the butter and brown sugar; beat in the egg yolk. stir in the vanilla. mix in the flour and salt, stirring until well blended.
• lightly beat the egg white.
• shape the dough into balls. roll in beaten egg white, then nuts. place the cookies on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart. bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
• remove cookies from oven. with thumb, dent each cookie. put jelly or preserves in each thumbprint. bake for another 8 minutes.

chocolate pecan sandies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 4 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 cup ground pecans
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease baking sheets.
• cream butter and sugar together until light. beat in the vanilla. mix in the flour, pecans and cocoa powder.
• form dough into 1 inch balls and place the prepared baking sheets. bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. cool, then roll each cookie in confectioners' sugar.

Watermelon Rind Preserves

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 pounds chopped watermelon rind
• 1 gallon water
• 1/2 cup salt
• 9 cups white sugar
• 8 cups water
• 4 teaspoons crushed cinnamon stick
• 4 teaspoons ground cloves
• 4 lemons - rinsed, sliced and seeded
• 1 dash red food coloring (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs 15 mins


• peel off the green part of the watermelon rind, and slice into 2 inch pieces. soak the rind in a solution of 1 gallon water and 1/2 cup salt overnight.
• remove rind from the salt water, and place in a stockpot with clean water to cover. bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the rind is tender. drain.
• in a large pot, combine the sugar, 8 cups water, and sliced lemons. tie the cinnamon and cloves into a cheesecloth bag, and place in the pot. bring the syrup to a boil, and boil for 5 minutes. add the rinds, and cook until transparent. remove spice bag. stir in red food coloring, if using. ladle preserves into hot sterile jars, and process to seal.

pink valentine frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 drops red food coloring

Recipe

• blend sugar, salt and flavoring. add just enough water to make it easy to spread. add 2 drops red food coloring and mix well.

Swedish Cream Wafers

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar for decoration
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 drops red food coloring

Recipe

• combine the 1 cup butter, cream and sifted flour. mix well and chill for at least 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• on a floured board, roll out 1/3 of the dough to 1/8 inch thick. cut with 1 1/2 inch round cookie cutter. transfer rounds to waxed paper heavily covered with white sugar. turn rounds so that both sides are coated with sugar. place rounds on ungreased baking sheets and prick each round with a fork about 4 times. repeat with remaining dough.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 7 to 9 minutes. let cookies cool then put 2 cookies together with the filling.
• to make filling: blend the remaining 1/4 cup of butter, the confectioners' sugar, egg yolk and vanilla together. tint with food coloring, if desired. you may double the filling for a nicer looking cookie.

Caramel Brownies I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package german chocolate cake mix
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 8x10 inch baking pan.
• combine cake mix, 1/2 of the evaporated milk, the butter or margarine and the chopped nuts. mix until combined and spread 1/2 of the batter into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 6 minutes.
• melt the caramels and the remaining evaporated milk.
• remove brownies from oven. sprinkle chocolate chips over the brownies then pour the melted caramel mixture over the top. spread the remaining batter over the top of the caramel. return pan to oven and bake for an additional 18 minutes. let brownies cool before serving.

Banana Oat And Bran Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup wheat bran
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 1/8 cup real maple syrup
• 2 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup raisins

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• beat mashed bannanas, egg whites, brown sugar, maple syrup, yogurt, and cinnamon.
• combine the remaining dry ingredients: flour, oats, wheat bran, salt and baking powder in a separate bowl. use an electric mixer to combine dry ingredients with wet mixture.
• add in raisins, chopped prunes, and/ or nuts.
• roll cookies into balls, place on a cookie sheet coated with cooking spray. bake for 8-12 minutes until cookies are firm and dry.

non-edible cinnamon dough

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3/4 cup applesauce
• 4 ounces ground cinnamon

Recipe

• mix the applesauce and cinnamon to form a stiff dough. roll dough to 1/4 inch thick. cut with cookie cutters and make a hole for ribbon. carefully place cookies on a rack to dry. let air dry for several days, turning occasionally.

Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup fresh peaches, pitted and chopped
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease a cookie sheet.
• beat shortening and sugar together. blend eggs and fruit into the shortening and sugar mixture. stir flour, salt, baking soda and nuts into the egg mixture; mix well.
• drop dough by teaspoonfuls the greased cookie sheet. the cookies will double in size while baking, so set the cookies far apart on the cookie sheet. bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Pineapple Horseradish Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (6.5 ounce) jar pineapple fruit preserves
• 1 (4 ounce) jar prepared horseradish
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• place pineapple fruit preserves in a medium bowl. blend in prepared horseradish to taste.
• place cream cheese on a medium serving dish. top cream cheese with the pineapple fruit preserves mixture to serve.

Pear Fritters

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons milk
• oil for deep frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. saute the pears until caramelized; set aside to cool.
• meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and pepper; form a well in the center. in a small, separate bowl beat the egg with the milk and pour into the dry ingredients; mix well.
• gently fold pears into the batter.
• heat deep fryer to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). drop batter by rounded spoonfuls into hot oil, and fry until golden brown. drain briefly on paper towels. serve hot.

Cowboy Cookies (dunkin' Platters)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups butter, melted
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 2 cups cornflakes cereal
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• combine the melted and cooled butter or margarine with the brown and white sugars. beat in the eggs at medium speed of an electric mixer. add the vanilla, oats, corn flakes, flour, baking soda and baking powder; beating well.
• drop tablespoon sized spoonfuls of the dough on to an ungreased cookie sheet. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 15 minutes for a soft and chewy cookie.

French Cream Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 egg white, stiffly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• mix heavy cream with the milk and beat until stiff. fold in the sugar, beaten egg white and vanilla. gently mix until all sugar is incorporated. pipe into cornucopias, or different types of puffed pastry.

butterscotch chewies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups butterscotch chips
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• in large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. add eggs and vanilla; beat until smooth.
• in medium bowl, combine flour and baking soda. add dry ingredients to creamed mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. stir in butterscotch chips and pecans.
• drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart a greased baking sheet. bake 7-9 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. transfer cookies to wire racks to cool. store in single layers between waxed paper in an airtight container.

capsicum zunka

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1 large onion, cut into 1 1/2 -inch pieces
• 2 large green bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• 1/2 cup chickpea flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. stir in mustard seeds. when mustard seeds begin to crack, stir in onion. cook 1 minute, then stir in green peppers, turmeric, salt, and chili powder. reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook 3 to 4 minutes. stir in chickpea flour, mixing well; cover, and cook 2 minutes more.

spice mix for chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons dry mustard
• 4 teaspoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 5 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried savory
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, salt, celery salt, pepper, dry mustard, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, savory, ginger, basil and oregano. keep mixture in an airtight container.
• to use: steam chicken until tender, dip pieces in beaten egg then roll in the spice mixture. deep fry for 3 minutes on each side.

Evil Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2/3 cup butter flavored shortening
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• cream together shortening and sugars, blend in eggs and vanilla. mix in flour, oats, baking powder, and salt. stir in chips and nuts.
• spread into a 9 x 13 pan. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 25-30 minutes.

Grandpa's Guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons dry ranch-style dressing mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• stir together the avocado, sour cream, and dressing mix in a bowl.

Prosciutto Parmesan And Pine Nut Bruschetta

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup diced prosciutto
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 french baguettes, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1 cup toasted pine nuts

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, cream the butter. blend in prosciutto, parmesan cheese and ground black pepper.
• place baguettes on a medium baking sheet. heat in the preheated oven until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes.
• spread baguette slices with the butter mixture. arrange on a large serving platter. sprinkle with pine nuts.

Last Night's Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
• 3 dashes garlic powder
• 2 pinches salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup orange-flavored carbonated beverage

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. season with garlic powder, salt and pepper and garnish with onion slices. place 1/8 cup of butter or margarine on top of the chicken and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
• raise oven temperature to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c); place remaining 1/8 cup butter or margarine on top of the chicken and bake for 30 minutes.
• pour orange-flavored beverage all over chicken, bake for 5 more minutes, and serve.

rutabaga casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 4 rutabagas
• 4 carrots
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/8 cup milk

Recipe

• peel rutabagas and cut into large cubes. place in cold salted water, and bring to a boil. when fork tender, drain.
• mash rutabagas with grated carrots, sugar, and butter.
• place in oven at low temperature to keep warm. cover so that the dish will not dry out. if it does, stir in a little milk.

Dilled Garlic

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 pounds garlic, peeled
• 1 sprig chopped fresh dill
• cayenne pepper to taste
• 4 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
• 4 tablespoons salt

Recipe

Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• fill sterile containers with garlic, chopped fresh dill and cayenne pepper to within an inch of the top.
• mix the distilled white vinegar and salt in a medium saucepan. bring to a boil.
• pour the hot distilled white vinegar and salt mixture into the containers with the garlic mixture. fill to approximately 1/4 inch from the top. seal and store in the refrigerator.

Migas

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3 (6 inch) corn tortillas, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
• 1/2 cup diced cooked ham
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• in a bowl, beat eggs and milk together. soak tortilla pieces in egg mixture for 5 to 10 minutes. meanwhile, heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. saute green onion and ham until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
• pour egg mixture into skillet and cook over medium/low heat until eggs are set.

moutabel

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 medium eggplants
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 2 fresh green chile peppers
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 sprig fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
• place eggplants on the baking sheet. bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until soft and seared.
• in a food processor, grind together garlic, basil and green chile peppers.
• scoop eggplant from skins and mix with garlic mixture in the food processor.
• transfer the mixture to a medium serving dish. with a fork, mash in tahini, lemon juice and salt. garnish with mint and olive oil.

chocolate pecan sandies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 4 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 cup ground pecans
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease baking sheets.
• cream butter and sugar together until light. beat in the vanilla. mix in the flour, pecans and cocoa powder.
• form dough into 1 inch balls and place the prepared baking sheets. bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. cool, then roll each cookie in confectioners' sugar.

easy creamy deviled eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 12 eggs
• 1/4 cup wasabi mayonnaise
• 6 tablespoons creamy salad dressing, e.g. miracle whip ™
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
• garlic salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch paprika, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. remove from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel. cut the eggs in half, and place the yolks in a bowl. reserve the whites.
• mix the wasabi mayonnaise, salad dressing, relish, mustard, garlic salt and pepper into the yolks. spoon into the awaiting egg white halves. sprinkle paprika over the top. refrigerate until serving.

Swedish Cream Wafers

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar for decoration
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 drops red food coloring

Recipe

• combine the 1 cup butter, cream and sifted flour. mix well and chill for at least 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• on a floured board, roll out 1/3 of the dough to 1/8 inch thick. cut with 1 1/2 inch round cookie cutter. transfer rounds to waxed paper heavily covered with white sugar. turn rounds so that both sides are coated with sugar. place rounds on ungreased baking sheets and prick each round with a fork about 4 times. repeat with remaining dough.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 7 to 9 minutes. let cookies cool then put 2 cookies together with the filling.
• to make filling: blend the remaining 1/4 cup of butter, the confectioners' sugar, egg yolk and vanilla together. tint with food coloring, if desired. you may double the filling for a nicer looking cookie.

Wacky Cake Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 10 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups water
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 6 tablespoons water

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• sift the flour, white sugar, baking soda, salt and 6 tablespoons of the cocoa into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
• drizzle melted margarine and the vinegar over the flour mixture. add the vanilla and cold water and stir well to remove lumps.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 35 minutes. spread with chocolate frosting.
• to make chocolate frosting: combine the confectioner's sugar, 6 tablespoons water, 3 tablespoons cocoa, and 1/2 cup of the margarine. heat until melted and stir until smooth add vanilla and nuts if desired, and spread over cake.

Mam's Black Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup fresh blackberries
• 1 cup raisins

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour three 8 inch round cake layer pans.
• dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk.
• combine the sugar, 3 1/2 cups of the flour, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, ground cinnamon and the butter. stir in the buttermilk mixture.
• toss the blackberries and raisins with the remaining 1/2 cup of flour to coat. mix in the blackberries and the raisins into the batter and stir until evenly distributed. pour batter into the prepared pans.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 25 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cakes comes out clean.

French Cream Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 egg white, stiffly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• mix heavy cream with the milk and beat until stiff. fold in the sugar, beaten egg white and vanilla. gently mix until all sugar is incorporated. pipe into cornucopias, or different types of puffed pastry.

Fourteen K Carrot Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 2 (4.5 ounce) jars carrot baby food
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour one 9x13 inch cake pan.
• mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon. stir in the white sugar. add the oil and the eggs and mix well. stir in the carrots, pineapple, chopped nuts, and the coconut. pour batter into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

hummingbird cake iv

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup chopped black walnuts
• 2/3 cup mashed bananas

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
• combine the flour, sugar, salt, ground cinnamon and baking soda. add the oil and well-beaten eggs, stir by hand, until moistened. stir in the vanilla, pineapple, nuts and bananas.
• spoon batter into the prepared pans. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 25 to 30 minutes. let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes. then turn out racks to cool. frost with cream cheese frosting.

Beet Surprise Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 cup beets, boiled and grated
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/4 cups melted butter
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons cream
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pound confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• grease one 9x13 inch pan. preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). sprinkle lemon juice over beets, set aside.
• combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, soda, white sugar, cocoa, melted butter, eggs, honey, milk, and 2 teaspoons vanilla in a large mixing bowl. stir in beets. beat 2 minutes at medium speed of mixer. pour into prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) about 40 minutes. cool and frost.
• to make frosting: combine cream and cream cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and pinch of salt. add confectioners' sugar, beat until fluffy. spread on cake. add nuts if desired.

Richest Ever Chocolate Pound Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• separate the eggs and beat the egg whites until stiff, and set aside. in a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar. melt the chocolate in the hot water. beat in the egg yolks, then the melted chocolate, buttermilk, and vanilla.
• in a bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt. beat into the chocolate mixture. stir in about 1/3 of the egg whites to lighten the batter and then fold in the rest gently but thoroughly.
• turn the batter into a greased and floured tube pan. bake in a preheated 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) oven for 1 hour, or until the cake tests done with a toothpick. let cool on a rack. makes 16 servings.

Spicy Fruit Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 5 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 1 quart strawberries, finely chopped
• 1 pint fresh blackberries, chopped
• 4 granny smith apples - peeled, cored and coarsely shredded
• 2 tablespoons any flavor fruit jelly
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons habanero hot sauce
• 1 (7 ounce) can green salsa
• 1/3 cup lime juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• place kiwis, strawberries, blackberries, and apples in a bowl. stir in jelly, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, green salsa, and lime juice. stir together.

valentine's day dessert

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1 (18 ounce) package refrigerated dough
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• roll the cookie dough to 1/4 inch thick and form it into a heart shape. place the heart shape on a cookie sheet.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 10 minutes, or until the cookie is lightly brown on the edges.
• in a large mixing bowl, mix cream cheese with confectioner's sugar. spread the mixture on cooled cookie dough. cover with cherry pie filling and whipped cream.

chicken liver and pistachio nut pate

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
• 1/4 cup white
• 1 pound chicken livers, rinsed and trimmed
• 1/2 cup shelled pistachio nuts
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1/4 cup water
• onion powder to taste
• garlic powder to taste

Recipe

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


• in a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. mix in soup mix and white . arrange chicken livers in pan, and cook until browned and cooked though.
• place shelled pistachio nuts in food processor and pulse to grind. add cream cheese and water; process until smooth. add chicken livers, and process until smooth. season to taste with onion and garlic powder. chill.

Southwest Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 pound tomatillos, husked
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 (20 ounce) can white hominy, drained
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 4 cups milk
• 4 sprigs parsley
• 6 ears fresh corn kernels
• 2 roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. add the tomatillos, and boil for 10 minutes; drain.
• meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. stir in the onions, and cook until they have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in the hominy, marjoram, and thyme, cook and stir 5 minutes more. pour in the milk, parsley, and half of the corn kernels, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
• puree the tomatillos with the remaining half of the corn until smooth in a blender, then stir into the soup along with the roasted peppers. simmer the soup for 10 minutes, then remove the parsley sprigs, and sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Pumpernickel Bread Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 2 cups warm milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 tablespoons molasses
• 3 1/4 cups bread flour
• 1 1/3 cups rye flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 1/3 teaspoons salt
• 2 2/3 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 2/3 tablespoons brown sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• mix well bread flour, rye flour, cornmeal, salt, yeast, cocoa, and brown sugar. add milk, oil, and molasses. mix thoroughly. when mixed well enough that the dough holds together, knead by hand 15-20 minutes.
• cover, let rise in bowl 30 minutes. punch down, form, and place into 9 1/2x5 inch pan. cover with damp cloth and let rise about 1 hour.
• bake in preheated 375 degree f (190 degrees c) oven 25 to 30 minutes, covering top with aluminum foil last 10 minutes.

Fruit Espuma (latin American Gelatin Foam)

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 (6 ounce) package raspberry flavored jell-o® mix
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can very cold evaporated milk
• 1 cup fresh raspberries for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins


• bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. stir in gelatin until completely dissolved, then place into refrigerator until cool (but not solid).
• pour evaporated milk into a large bowl, and whip with a hand mixer until fluffy and doubled in volume. while continuing to beat, slowly pour in cooled gelatin. when all of the gelatin has been incorporated, pour the mixture into a mold or bowl and chill until set, about 3 hours. once set, serve garnished with raspberries.

cheese biscuits ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
• 2/3 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar. cut in the shortening with a pastry blender. add the grated cheese, green bell pepper, and pimento; mix with a fork. stir in milk and mix well.
• turn the dough out a floured surface and knead 5 times. roll out to a rectangular shape and cut into squares using a knife or pizza cutter. place an ungreased baking sheet.
• bake for 15 minutes, or until browned.

Barb-a-fu

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 3 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 3/4 cup barbeque sauce

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• combine cornmeal, flour, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag; shake to mix. gently shake tofu slices with cornmeal mixture to coat, then shake off excess, and place into prepared baking dish.
• bake tofu in preheated oven for 10 minutes, then turn the pieces over and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes. meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. add minced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. stir in soy sauce and barbeque sauce. bring to a simmer, then turn heat to low and keep warm until the tofu is ready.
• when tofu has finished baking, pour the hot barbeque sauce overtop, then return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Cuban Mango Mousse

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 medium mangoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 2 egg whites

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• puree the mangoes, honey, and lime juice in a blender or food processor until smooth. whip the heavy cream to soft peaks, and fold into the mango puree. beat egg whites in a clean dry bowl until stiff, then stir half into the mango mixture. when well blended, gently fold the remaining egg white into the mousse until no streaks remain.