Best Western Food Recipes: August 2016

Saturday, August 27, 2016

Hot Bean Soup

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 cup pinto beans, drained
2 cups garbanzo beans, drained
2 cups water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

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place pinto beans and garbanzo beans in a medium sized stock pot with water. cook for 5 minutes over medium-high heat and then add chicken bouillon granules. mix well and add hot pepper sauce.
once heated through mash the beans and serve.

Gluten-free Impossibly Easy Breakfast Bake

Ingredients

Servings: 12
1 (16 ounce) package bulk lamb sausage
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup bisquick™ gluten free mix
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 eggs

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heat oven to 400 degrees f. spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. in 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, bell pepper and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain. mix sausage mixture, potatoes and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese in baking dish.
in medium bowl, stir bisquick mix, milk, pepper and eggs until blended. pour over sausage mixture in baking dish.
bake 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. bake about 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. let stand 5 minutes before serving.

mom's chicken and dumplings (slow cooker version)

Ingredients

Servings: 6
4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
3 (12.5 fl oz) cans chunk chicken (such as kirkland®), drained and broken into chunks
4 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 carrots, sliced
2 cups chopped broccoli
1 cup water
2 tablespoons quick-mixing flour (such as wondra®)
salt and cracked black pepper to taste
2 1/4 cups all-purpose baking mix (such as bisquick®)
2/3 cup milk

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stir chicken broth, chicken, potatoes, carrots, and broccoli together in a slow cooker.
whisk water and quick-mixing flour together in a bowl until a paste-like consistency is reached; stir into slow cooker mixture. season with salt and pepper.
cook on low for 5 hours. stir baking mix and milk together in a bowl. drop milk mixture by the teaspoonful into the slow cooker on top of the chicken mixture. continue cooking, turning the dumplings once, until dumplings are cooked through, about 1 hour more.

Delectable Deviled Eggs

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Servings: 12
6 eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons barbeque seasoning
1 tablespoon prepared dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 dash ground black pepper
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced green olives, drained

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place eggs in a medium 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.
slice eggs lengthwise. remove yolks and place in a sieve. using a spoon or fork, force egg yolks through a sieve into a small bowl.
into the bowl with the egg yolks, mix mayonnaise, barbeque seasoning, prepared dijon-style mustard, lemon juice and ground black pepper. place the mixture in a plastic ziplock bag. cut one corner from the bag, and pipe the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites. top with sliced green olives. chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Walnut Cinnamon Swirl

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Servings: 1
1 cup milk, room temperature
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
filling:
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2/3 cup brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
topping:
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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place milk, one egg, two tablespoons butter, salt, 3 tablespoons sugar, flour and yeast in bread machine pan. select dough cycle, and press start.
when cycle is complete, remove dough from machine, punch down, and let rest for 5 minutes. roll out on lightly floured board into an approximately 24x10 inch rectangle.
brush the dough with 3 tablespoons melted butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, 1 cup nuts and raisins. roll up tightly, jelly roll style from the longer side. place on a greased baking sheet, shape into a ring, and seal ends. mist with warm water, cover with plastic wrap which has also been mist with water, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). in a small bowl, beat together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water; set aside.
just before baking, brush dough with egg mixture, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup walnuts. bake in preheated for 20 to 25 minutes. this is a dense ring and if it browns too quickly, just cover with foil and continue to bake.

Sausage Cheese Cornbread

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Servings: 1
1 pound ground sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal
2 eggs
1 (8 ounce) can creamed corn
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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place sausage and onion in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain well and set aside. preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or casserole.
in a large bowl, combine green pepper, cornmeal, eggs and creamed corn. pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. sprinkle batter with sausage, onions and cheese. pour on remaining batter.
bake in preheated oven until brown, about 35 to 45 minutes.

Maraschino Cherry Pound Cake

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Servings: 1
1 1/2 cups shortening
6 eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon butternut flavored extract
3 cups white sugar
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
3 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
1/2 cup flaked coconut (optional)

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in a large bowl, cream the shortening and the white sugar together until fluffy. add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. add the flavoring.
in another bowl, combine flour and baking powder together. add these dry ingredients alternating with the milk to the creamed mixture. stir 3/4 cup chopped cherries into the batter.
pour batter into a greased tube pan, and bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 1 1/2 hours.
to make the frosting: cream together the cream cheese and the butter in a small mixing bowl. gradually add the confectioners' sugar. stir in the 1/4 cup cherries and coconut. frost cake when cool.

Sourdough Wheat Bread

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Servings: 1
1 1/2 cups sourdough starter
1/3 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
1 1/2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

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add ingredients in order suggested by your manufacturer. select whole wheat setting.

Chocolate Chai

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Servings: 2
1/4 cup water
1 black tea bag
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably dutch-process
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
sweetened whipped cream
2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks

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bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. add the tea bag, cover, and remove from the heat. let stand for 3 to 5 minutes.
remove the tea bag and stir in the sugar and cocoa. return to the stove over medium heat and bring just to a boil. mix in the milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. heat through but do not boil. pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick garnish.

Fruit Smoothie Ii

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Servings: 4
1 cup blueberries
2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
1 1/2 cups raspberries
3/4 cup seedless grapes
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tray ice cubes

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in a blender, combine blueberries, apples, raspberries, grapes, sugar and ice. blend until smooth. pour into glasses and serve.

Georgia Caviar

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Servings: 12
1 pound dry black-eyed peas
2 cups italian-style salad dressing
1/2 cup diced jalapeno chile pepper
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
2 ounces diced pimento peppers, drained
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups diced green bell pepper
1 pinch ground black pepper

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place black-eyed peas in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer 90 minutes, or until black-eyed peas are tender.
drain black-eyed peas. cover with italian-style salad dressing.
in a large bowl, mix together jalapeno, onion, pimento peppers, garlic, green bell pepper, and ground black pepper. toss in black-eyed pea mixture. chill in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Veal Roast Blanquette

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Servings: 8
4 pounds veal shoulder roast
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
4 carrots, halved
1 pound small potatoes
1/2 pound small white onions
1/2 pound mushrooms
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
2 egg yolks

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in an 8 quart dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown roast on all sides. add thyme and 2 cups of water. heat to boiling, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
to the pot, add carrots, potatoes and onions. cover, and simmer 30 minutes. toss in mushrooms. cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until vegetables and veal are tender. remove roast and vegetables, and keep warm.
in a cup, stir flour and 2 tablespoons water until blended with no lumps. gradually stir into liquid in dutch oven. cook, stirring constantly, until gravy is slightly thickened. stir in peas, and heat through.
in a small bowl, beat egg yolks. stir in a small amount of hot gravy. slowly pour egg yolk mixture back into gravy, whisking until thickened. do not boil! to serve, pour some gravy over the veal and vegetables. serve remaining gravy in a gravy boat.

Chili Con Queso Dip I

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Servings: 6
2 tablespoons butter
4 onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon chili sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) package corn tortilla chips

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in a large saucepan, melt butter and saute onions and bell peppers. saute until the onions are transparent. add salt and pepper. gently mix in cream cheese and chili sauce. cook on a low heat for 15 minutes. serve warm with chips for dipping.

amsterdam hippie soymilk chai

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Servings: 8
2 quarts soy milk
4 inch piece fresh ginger root - peeled, sliced and crushed
1 1/2 tablespoons whole cardamom pods, coarsely crushed
1 tablespoon whole cloves, coarsely crushed
1 cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons brown sugar

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in a saucepan over high heat, bring the soymilk to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. stir in the ginger, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon. simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. sweeten to taste with brown sugar. strain the mixture into another pot; serve hot.

Sriracha Scrambled Eggs

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Servings: 1
2 eggs
1 tablespoon half-and-half
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce, or to taste
salt and ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter

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beat eggs in a bowl with half-and-half, sriracha, salt, and pepper until smooth.
melt butter in nonstick pan over medium-low heat, tilting the pan to cover surface entirely with butter. cook egg mixture in pan, stirring to slowly scramble eggs, until the eggs are fully set, 3 to 5 minutes.

Friday, August 26, 2016

molasses-oat bran bread

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 pinch white sugar
1 cup warm water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup molasses
1 cup oat bran
3 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oat bran

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in a large bowl, dissolve yeast and a pinch of sugar in warm water. set aside to rest for about 5 minutes.
mix butter or margarine and molasses into yeast. add 1 cup oat bran, 2 cups flour, and salt. stir, and add flour as needed to make dough stick together. when dough forms a ball, turn out a lightly floured surface. knead for 8 to 10 minutes, adding flour as needed to make a slightly sticky and moist dough. place in a buttered bowl, and turn to coat the surface. cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
punch down, and form into two round or oval loaves. place on a greased baking sheet, and allow to rise 1 hour, or until loaves have doubled in size. sprinkle 1 tablespoon oat bran on top of the loaves.
bake in a preheated 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the tops are a nice dark brown and the bottoms of the loaves sound hollow when tapped.

Fast Food Biscuits

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Servings: 6
1/4 cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 cups baking mix
2 tablespoons butter, melted

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preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
pour soda and buttermilk into a large bowl. stir in baking mixing until dough pulls together. knead dough in bowl until smooth.
flatten dough and cut into 6 rounds. place biscuits on pan and brush with melted butter.
bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 18 to 20 minutes. let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Summer Chicken Bake

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Servings: 4
2 potatoes, sliced
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 pound yellow squash, sliced
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons chilled butter, diced

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 2-quart baking dish.
place a layer of potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, followed by a layer of onion, a chicken breast, and a layer of squash. repeat layers, season with salt and pepper, and dot the casserole with the butter pieces.
cover the dish with foil or a lid, and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling, the vegetables are tender, and the chicken is no longer pink inside. uncover the dish and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables are starting to brown. let cool 5 minutes before serving.

european black bread

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Servings: 1
7/8 cup water
3/4 teaspoon vinegar
1 1/2 cups bread flour
1/2 cup rye flour
1/4 cup oat bran
1 tablespoon margarine
1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon active dry yeast

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place the ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. select normal setting, and then press start.

up and coming

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Servings: 12
1 quart heavy cream
1 cup apple
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon freshly grated nutmeg

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in a half gallon container, mix together the heavy cream, apple , milk, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg with a whisk. serve immediately, or refrigerate overnight. whisk again before serving.

Tangy Tuna

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Servings: 1
1 (6 ounce) can tuna
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 onion, sliced into rings

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place tuna in a medium saucepan and pour water over it, then sprinkle with onion powder and garlic powder. lay onion rings on top, cover the pan and simmer about 5 minutes, or until cooked through.

Apple Dapple Cake

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Servings: 1
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups diced apple without peel
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup brown sugar (optional)
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk

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preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease and flour one 10 inch tube pan.
combine oil, butter or margarine, and sugar together. beat well with a mixer. add eggs, flour, baking soda, salt, and vanilla; mix well. stir in apples, coconut, raisins, and walnuts. pour batter in prepared pan.
bake for 90 minutes. remove cake from oven. let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, and then remove from pan.
if desired, make glaze. in a small saucepan, heat brown sugar, butter or margarine, and milk. bring mixture to boil, and stir for 1 minute. pour over warm cake.

Corn Relish I

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Servings: 4
2 cups whole kernel corn
1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons white corn syrup

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in a medium saucepan, mix together the corn, green bell peppers, onion, sweet pickle relish, celery seed, salt, dry mustard, vinegar and corn syrup. bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
transfer the mixture to sterile jars and refrigerate until serving.

Lela's Protein Mango Smoothie

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Servings: 1
1/2 mango, chopped, or more to taste
1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup ice
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
1 teaspoon honey, or to taste (optional)

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blend mango, yogurt, almond milk, ice, protein powder, and honey together in a blender until smooth.

Super Healthy Fruit Smoothie

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Servings: 2
1/3 cup fresh blueberries
1/3 cup fresh raspberries
4 large fresh strawberries, hulled
1/3 cup pomegranate juice
1/3 cup mango juice
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons honey

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place the blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, pomegranate and mango juices, milk, and honey into a blender. cover, and puree until smooth. pour into glasses to serve.

Fava Beans In Tahini Sauce

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Servings: 4
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can fava beans, drained
1 lemon, juiced
1/3 cup tahini
5 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and pepper to taste

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heat olive oil in small to medium saucepan over medium-high heat. cook onion in oil until softened.
stir in the beans and lemon juice. next, stir in the tahini until mixture is thick. then, add the garlic, and cook for a few minutes more. season to taste with salt and pepper.

Salted Caramel Nut Brittle

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Servings: 24
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon light-color corn syrup
1/3 cup lightly salted roasted cashews, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup roasted and salted pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

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line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with reynolds wrap® non-stick foil; set aside.
melt the butter in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat. stir in sugar, water and corn syrup. bring to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. avoid splashing side of saucepan. clip a candy thermometer to side of pan. cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thermometer registers 290 degrees f or a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into threads that are hard but not brittle. this will take about 18 minutes. adjust heat as necessary to maintain a steady boil. watch carefully the last 5 minutes to prevent overcooking. remove from heat and remove the thermometer.
pour into the prepared baking pan. tilt pan to spread mixture evenly. let stand 2 minutes. in a small bowl combine the cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds. sprinkle evenly over candy mixture.
set baking pan on a wire rack. cool completely and break into large pieces to serve.

Carrot Bread Ii

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Servings: 2
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup carrot baby food
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
in a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt.
in a large bowl, cream together the sugar and oil. beat in eggs. blend this mixture into the flour mixture, stirring just to combine. fold in the nuts. scoop batter into prepared baking pans.
bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

herman biscuits

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Servings: 1
1 cup herman sourdough starter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil

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bring herman starter to room temperature.
stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
stir flour mixture and oil into herman starter. it will form a soft dough.
on a lightly floured surface knead dough until smooth. pinch off small pieces of dough and shape into balls or roll dough out and cut with a biscuit cutter. place biscuits a greased baking sheet, cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
bake in biscuits in the preheat oven for about 30 minutes or until golden. serve warm.

Raspberry Lemon Smoothie

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Servings: 4
10 ice cubes
1 1/2 cups vanilla yogurt
1 lemon, quartered and seeded
1 cup raspberries
3 tablespoons honey

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place the ice into a blender pitcher. add the yogurt, lemon quarters, raspberries, and honey. cover, and blend until the mixture is smooth, or to your desired consistency. pour into chilled glasses to serve.

green beans with orange olive oil

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Servings: 4
3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
4 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon orange zest strips
kosher salt to taste
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

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place green beans in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water and cover. cook until the beans are tender but still firm, 2 to 4 minutes. drain, and keep warm.
meanwhile, stir together olive oil and 1 tablespoon orange zest strips in a large skillet over medium-low heat. cook and stir until the olive oil has been infused with the flavor of the orange zest, about 2 minutes. discard zest strips.
toss drained green beans with flavored olive oil and kosher salt over medium heat until the beans are hot and coated with oil. place a serving dish and sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon grated orange zest to garnish.

Shakshuka Middle Eastern Breakfast Dish

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Servings: 2
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
4 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco®)
4 eggs
1 pinch salt

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heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in zucchini; cook and stir for 5 minutes. mix in the crushed tomatoes and hot pepper sauce. cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
make 4 wells in the tomato mixture, and crack the eggs into each well. do not stir. cover and cook until eggs are desired consistency, about 3 minutes for soft yolks. carefully remove the eggs from the skillet and serve with the tomato sauce.

hoe cake

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Servings: 1
1 1/2 tablespoons shortening
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup milk
2 pinches garlic salt

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preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). grease a well-seasoned cast iron skillet with the shortening, and place it in the oven as it heats.
whisk together the flour and milk in a bowl, to make a thick but still runny batter.
remove the hot greased skillet from the preheated oven, and quickly sprinkle a pinch of garlic salt over the bottom of the skillet. immediately pour in the batter, and sprinkle the top with a pinch of garlic salt.
return the skillet to the oven, and bake in the preheated oven until the cake has risen and the top is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Mississippi Hot Caviar

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Servings: 5
3 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas
1 cup diced green chili peppers
3/4 cup diced onion
3/4 cup diced jalapeno chile pepper
1/4 cup diced pimento peppers, drained
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (16 ounce) bottle italian-style salad dressing

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in a mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, green chili pepper, onion, jalapeno pepper, pimento, garlic and italian-style dressing. chill the mixture overnight.

Protein Pumpkin Muffins

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Servings: 2
2 cups powdered protein supplement
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups applesauce
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 (15 ounce) can canned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup water
1 cup chopped walnuts

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
in a large bowl, stir together protein powder, flour, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and sugar. add oil, applesauce, eggs, egg whites, pumpkin and water; stir well. fold in walnuts. spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
bake in preheated oven for 16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of each muffin comes out clean.

old style bbq sauce

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Servings: 12
1 (28 ounce) bottle ketchup
1 (12 fluid ounce) can
1 small onion, diced
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
1/2 cup prepared mustard
3 tablespoons barbeque seasoning
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder

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in a slow cooker, combine ketchup, , onion, brown sugar, mustard, barbecue seasoning, vinegar, pepper, and garlic powder. simmer on low setting for 12 hours or overnight.

greek vegetables

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Servings: 6
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 red potatoes, cut into quarters
10 crimini mushrooms, quartered
1 large zucchini cut in half lengthwise, then cut into 1-inch moons

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cook and stir the garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 1 minute. add the potatoes, mushrooms, and zucchini. cover the skillet and cook the vegetables over high heat for 5 minutes. stir, replace the lid, and reduce the heat to medium. cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Kellie's Come-back-for-more Ham

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Servings: 15
1 (8 pound) spiral cut bone-in cured ham
1 1/2 cups ketchup, or as needed
1 cup packed brown sugar

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preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
place the ham in a baking dish or roasting pan with the flattest side down. cover with ketchup then use your hands to pack brown sugar into the ketchup. cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil.
bake in the preheated oven until heated through and sugar has caramelized, about 1 hour.

crumb cake i

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Servings: 1
2 cups white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shortening
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease one 13 x 9 inch cake pan or two 8 inch round cake pans.
mix sugar and flour together. with two knives or a pastry blender cut the shortening into the flour and sugar until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (as if you were making pie dough). reserve 1/2 cup of this mixture as crumbs for top of cake.
to the remaining flour mixture stir in the baking powder, eggs, milk, and vanilla and mix well. pour batter into prepared pan. sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over top.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for about 45 minutes (35 minutes if using two 8 inch round cake pans) or until center of cake springs back when lightly touched or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Triple Chocolate Tofu Brownies

Ingredients

Servings: 1
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 (12 ounce) package silken tofu, drained
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

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preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 8-inch square pan. combine flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl.
place the tofu into a blender. cover, and puree until smooth. add the olive oil and sugar. blend for 1 more minute; pour into a mixing bowl and stir in the vanilla extract.
melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. mix the melted chocolate into the tofu mixture until well blended. stir in flour mixture until thoroughly combined, about 3 minutes. fold in the chocolate chips.
bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. cool before slicing into bars.

venison steak strips

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chile powder
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound venison, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
seasoned salt (or seasoning) and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

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stir together the lime juice, soy sauce, minced chipotle, and 1 tablespoon olive oil; stir in chile powder, paprika, cumin, and garlic. toss venison strips until well coated with marinade, set aside, and marinate for 20 minutes.
drain venison strips in a colander, pressing out any excess liquid. place the flour in a plastic bag, season to taste with seasoned salt and pepper. toss venison strips with the flour until each piece is coated.
heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. shake excess flour from the venison strips, and cook until well browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.

original green salsa

Ingredients

Servings: 5
2 pounds tomatillos, husked and cut in half
3 green tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
2 mild chile peppers, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
5 sprigs cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup garlic powder to taste
1 teaspoon salt

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place the tomatillos, tomatoes, oil, chili pepper, shallots, cilantro, vinegar, garlic powder, and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the tomatillos have softened. pour into a blender, and puree until smooth. chill and serve.

Herman Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

Servings: 15
2 cups herman sourdough starter
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

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in a large bowl combine herman sweet sourdough starter, flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and eggs until well blended.
knead dough in bowl for 5 to 7 minutes, or until mixture is smooth.
let rise in warm place until doubled. punch down. on a lightly floured surface, press dough into a 10 x 20 inch rectangle. combine melted margarine, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. spread mixture over dough. sprinkle with walnuts or raisins, if desired.
starting on long side, roll up dough, jellyroll fashion. press ends together to make a seam. cut in 1-inch slices and place in an ungreased, 11x14 inch cake pan. allow rolls rise to double their size.
bake in a preheated 325 f oven (165 degree c) for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned.

Chocolate Banana Shake

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 cups cold milk
4 tablespoons malted milk powder
1 large banana

Recipe

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in a blender, combine milk, malt powder and banana. blend until smooth. pour into glasses and serve.

Corn Chip Pie

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1 (15 ounce) can turkey chili (such as hormel®)
1 ounce corn chips (such as fritos®)
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons sour cream

Recipe

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heat turkey chili in a saucepan over medium-high heat until hot, 6 to 7 minutes. place corn chips in a large bowl and spread the turkey chili on top. sprinkle cheddar cheese and onion over the chili, and top with a dollop of sour cream.

Blueberry Bread Ii

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 1/3 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup dried blueberries
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Recipe

place all ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
select white bread cycle, and start.

asparagus with lime and ginger

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom half of a steamer pan set, and place over medium heat. place the asparagus in the top half of the steamer pan set; steam until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. remove the asparagus and arrange on a serving platter.
whisk the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, ginger, and sugar together in a bowl; stream the vegetable oil into the mixture while whisking. season with salt and pepper. drizzle over the asparagus.

american turkey tacos

Ingredients

Servings: 8
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
8 taco shells, warmed
2 avocados, peeled and mashed
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup pico de gallo
1 cup shredded colby cheese

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heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the ground turkey and onion in the hot skillet until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. drain and discard any excess grease.
spread one side of the taco shell with avocado and the other side with sour cream. fill each taco shell with ground turkey and top with colby cheese and pico de gallo.

Stuffed Pea Pods

Ingredients

Servings: 20
20 pods snow peas
1 (8 ounce) container herb and garlic flavored cream cheese, softened
1 bunch spinach - rinsed, stemmed, and dried

Recipe

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remove string from pods and trim off the blossom end. make a small slit on flat side of pod. soak pods in ice water for about 1 1/2 hours. drain and dry pods.
put cream cheese in a pastry bag and pipe enough cheese into pods until full. arrange pods on a platter lined with spinach or lettuce. garnish each pod with a bit of cream cheese studded with the appropriate number of peas, depending on how many the mother-to-be is expecting.

cranberry slush

Ingredients

Servings: 24
2 cups cherry liqueur
1 (16 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
1 (16 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
2 quarts cranberry juice
1 (2 liter) bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage, chilled

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in a plastic container, mix together cherry , orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate, and cranberry juice. freeze overnight.
to serve, scoop desired amount of frozen mixture into a glass, and fill with lemon-lime soda.

super rich brownies

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 8 inch square baking pan.
melt butter over low heat.
in a mixing bowl stir the cocoa and sugar together. stir in the melted butter. beat in the egg and vanilla.
stir in the flour and salt and mix until smooth. stir in the walnuts. pour mixture into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 to 50 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan. let cool before cutting.

mom's chocolate chip meringues

Ingredients

Servings: 12
2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup miniature chocolate chips

Recipe

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). generously grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
blend egg whites and salt with an electric mixer until peaks begin to form. with the mixer still running, gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until all is incorporated, then add the cream of tartar.
gently fold in chocolate chips using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. using a teaspoon, drop batter prepared cookie sheet. place in the oven, and turn off heat. leave in the oven at least 4 hours, or overnight for even better results.

Nippy Cheese

Ingredients

Servings: 0.75
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon heavy cream
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
3 drops hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

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in a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, mayonnaise and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
mix in the sweet pickle relish, onion, horseradish, hot pepper sauce and garlic salt. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.

Taco Pie Pizza

Ingredients

Servings: 8
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten
2 cups shredded mexican cheese blend, divided
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup blue cheese salad dressing
1 (15 ounce) can turkey chili without beans
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained

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preheat the oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). in a medium bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, sugar and baking powder. stir in the milk, oil and eggs, mixing until just moist. spread in a greased 12 inch deep-dish pizza pan, or a 10x15 inch baking pan.
bake the crust for 10 minutes. remove from the oven, and sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. bake for another 10 minutes.
spread the refried beans and mayonnaise over the melted cheese. top with blue cheese dressing, turkey chili, and remaining cheese.
bake for 12 to 15 more minutes in the preheated oven. top with lettuce and diced tomatoes before slicing and serving.

Indian Matar Paneer (cottage Cheese And Peas)

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 gallon whole milk
1 lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup canned whole kernel corn
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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in a large saucepan, bring the milk to a boil. stir in the lemon juice. continue cooking 15 minutes, stirring constantly, until curds have formed. using a cheese cloth, separate the cheese from remaining liquid, and set aside.
heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. stirring constantly, cook the cumin seeds and onion in the skillet until golden brown. mix in the bell pepper, corn, and peas. season with garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder. continue to cook and stir 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
mix the cheese into the skillet. reduce heat to low, cover, and continue cooking 10 minutes. sprinkle with cilantro to serve.

Southwestern Veggie Skillet

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, sliced into rings
1 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 ear corn, kernels cut from cob
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
1/2 lime

Recipe

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heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. stir zucchini and yellow squash into onion; cook until slightly tender, about 3 minutes. add corn; cook for 1 minute.
stir tomatoes and garlic into onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. season with cumin, salt, and pepper. cook to desired doneness, 5 to 10 more minutes. sprinkle in cilantro; stir until wilted. remove from heat and squeeze lime over mixture.

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Brown Sugar Ham Steak

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1 (8 ounce) bone-in fully cooked ham steak
5 tablespoons butter, cubed
5 tablespoons brown sugar

Recipe

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cook ham steak in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. drain and remove ham.
heat butter in the same skillet until melted; stir in brown sugar. return ham to skillet and cook over medium-low heat until heated through and brown sugar is dissolved, turning steak often, about 10 minutes.

Kugeli

Ingredients

Servings: 8
3/4 pound salt lamb, diced
1 onion, coarsely chopped
5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 onions, coarsely chopped
6 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

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preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). oil a 12x15 inch pan with olive oil.
place salt lamb in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. cook until evenly brown, stirring occasionally. stir in 1 chopped onion, and continue cooking until onion is tender and lightly browned; set aside.
meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine potatoes and remaining chopped onions. fill the bowl of a food processor with the mixture, and 1 egg. process until smooth, then transfer to a large bowl. repeat until all has been processed. season with pepper. stir in the salt lamb mixture. blend in flour gradually to absorb some moisture, but err on the side of less flour.
bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. reduce heat to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c), and continue baking for 1 hour, or until top is evenly browned.

Lemonade Pie I

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 3/4 cups cold milk
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
8 slices lemon, for garnish

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pour milk into large bowl. add pudding mixes, and beat with whisk for 30 seconds. add lemonade concentrate, and beat with whisk for an additional 30 seconds. stir in whipped topping, and pour filling into crust. top with lemon slices.
chill several hours, until thick enough to slice.

Simple Garlic Salsa

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Recipe

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in a medium glass bowl, mix together tomatoes, oil, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. cover, and refrigerate overnight, allowing the flavors to 'mix and mingle'.

Espresso Biscotti

Ingredients

Servings: 24
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups pastry flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 egg white, lightly beaten

Recipe

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a cookie sheet or line it with parchment paper.
cream together butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy. beat in eggs and vanilla.
sift together the flour, cinnamon, and baking powder in a separate bowl. mix dry ingredients into the egg mixture. stir in the espresso powder, orange zest, chocolate chips, dried apricots, dried cranberries and almonds.
shape dough into two equal logs approximately 12 inches long by 2 inches diameter. place logs on baking sheet, and flatten out to about 1 inch thickness. brush the log with egg wash.
bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden and the center is firm, about 35 to 40 minutes. remove from oven to cool on the pans. when loaves are cool enough to handle, use a serrated knife to slice the loaves diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices. return the slices to the baking sheet.
reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). bake until they start turning light brown, 15 to 20 minutes. cool completely, and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Salted Caramel Banana Bread

Ingredients

Servings: 12
cooking spray
bread:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
glaze:
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Recipe

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
whisk flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl.
beat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until combined. beat bananas and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract into butter mixture. gradually add flour mixture, beating on low speed, just until incorporated. pour batter into prepared pan.
bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. cool in the pan for 20 minutes. run knife around edges of bread and transfer to a wire rack.
heat 1/4 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. stir cream into brown sugar mixture and remove saucepan from heat. stir 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt into cream mixture until glaze is smooth. drizzle glaze over loaf.

sesame seed green beans

Ingredients

Servings: 8
2/3 cup sesame seeds
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 (10 ounce) packages frozen green beans, thawed
1/3 cup soy sauce
black pepper to taste

Recipe

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toast sesame seeds in a large dry skillet over medium heat until they turn golden brown. spread out a plate and allow to cool.
heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add green beans and soy sauce. cook, stirring constantly, until the beans are hot and tender, about 10 minutes. season with black pepper to taste, and toss with toasted sesame seeds.

toy soldiers

Ingredients

Servings: 24
2 (46 fluid ounce) cans fruit punch
1 pint
1 pint
8 cups ice

Recipe

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in a large punch bowl or a cooler, combine fruit punch, and . stir in the ice.

marinated mushrooms with blue cheese

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
hot sauce to taste
2 cups fresh mushrooms, stems removed

Recipe

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in a medium bowl, mix together the blue cheese, vegetable oil, lemon juice, white vinegar, garlic, seasoning salt, white sugar, dry mustard and hot sauce. stir in the mushrooms. cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours before serving.

pudding cookies ii

Ingredients

Servings: 4
2 eggs
2 cups baking mix
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line baking sheets with parchment paper.
combine the eggs and baking mix. mix in the milk and oil. stir in the pudding and the chocolate chips.
drop by teaspoonfuls the prepared baking sheet. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 10 to 12 minutes.

Raisin Butter Tarts

Ingredients

Servings: 14
14 (4 inch) prepared tart shells
1 egg
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup raisins

Recipe

preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
beat the egg with the sugar using a fork until well blended. stir in the melted butter, lemon juice, nutmeg, and raisins. fill tart shells half full.
bake for 15 to 20 minutes. allow tarts to stand for a few minutes in the pans before removing to racks to cool.

paprika chicken

Ingredients

Servings: 6
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons paprika

Recipe

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
place chicken breasts side by side in baking dish. sprinkle to taste with ground black pepper, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, and paprika. bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear. check often and add a little water if the chicken starts to stick to the dish.

smoked sausage in mushroom gravy

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 (.75 ounce) packet dry mushroom gravy mix
1/4 cup red
1 cup water
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

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in a saucepan, stir together the gravy mix, red , and water. bring to a boil, stirring constantly. reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute. mix in the sausage and mushrooms. season with pepper. continue to simmer until heated through.

Cheesy Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 teaspoons butter
1 slice cheddar cheese
1 slice muenster cheese
1 slice provolone cheese
2 slices rye bread

Recipe

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preheat your oven's broiler.
butter one side of each slice of bread, and place butter side down on a baking sheet. place cheese slices on top of each piece of bread.
broil until cheese is bubbly and slightly brown. remove from the oven, and press the two pieces of bread together cheese to cheese.

Mediterranean Roast Vegetables

Ingredients

Servings: 4
6 large potatoes, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 fennel bulb, diced
1 zucchini, diced
6 cloves garlic
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time:

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preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
place the potatoes, peppers, fennel, zucchini, and garlic in a large baking dish. drizzle the olive oil evenly over the vegetables. sprinkle the salt, bouillon powder, and rosemary over the top. stir the mixture until the vegetables are coated.
bake in the preheated oven until tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. stir the balsamic vinegar into the vegetables; serve immediately.

Rich Chocolate Pie

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2/3 cup white sugar
3 3/4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 egg yolks
2 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust, baked and cooled
3 egg whites
1/2 cup white sugar

Recipe

whisk together 2/3 cup sugar, flour, cocoa, and egg yolks in a saucepan. stir in milk. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick. i start with a whisk and then use a spoon to stir the custard as it cooks.
remove pan from heat, and add vanilla and butter or margarine. mix well, and pour filling into a baked, deep dish pie crust.
in a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until peaks form. slowly add 1/2 cup sugar, and beat again until stiff peaks form. spread on pie.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until meringue browns. let pie cool several hours before serving.

Lamb Stew Casserole

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 1/2 pounds shoulder lamb chops
4 onions, peeled and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons dried parsley
6 carrots, sliced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 small potatoes, peeled and sliced

Recipe

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
trim excess fat from the lamb chops and place them into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. cover the lamb with a layer of sliced onion, then sprinkle with 1/3 of the parsley, salt and pepper. cover the onions with the sliced carrots, then sprinkle with another 1/3 of the parsley, salt and pepper. cover the carrot layer with a layer of potatoes, and sprinkle with remaining parsley, salt and pepper. add enough cold water to fill the dish halfway.
bake, covered, for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove the cover and continue to bake for an additional 30 minutes.

chorizo and beans

Ingredients

Servings: 10
1 (14 ounce) package chorizo sausage, crumbled
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans baked beans with lamb
1 pound cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
10 (12 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Recipe

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heat a large skillet over medium heat. add the chorizo, bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until chorizo is browned and vegetables are tender. drain excess grease. pour in the baked beans, and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
serve in tortillas with shredded cheese and sour cream.

Flavored Icing

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon flavored extract
1 tablespoon hot water

Recipe

heat butter and milk over a low heat. when melted remove from heat.
stir sugar and extract into the butter and milk mixture. use hot water to thin the icing to your desired consistency.

Green Tomato Pie Ii

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
2 cups sliced green tomatoes
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg together. sprinkle over sliced tomatoes, coating them. pour into pastry lined dish. dot with butter or margarine. cover with second crust, fluting edges. cut three or four slits in top to allow steam to escape.
bake at 375 degree f (190 degrees c) for 35 to 40 minutes.

orange braised bourbon chicken

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup hot water
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons
1/4 cup chopped raisins
4 slices orange

Recipe

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sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour. melt butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat and brown on both sides. remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
stir brown sugar, cornstarch and allspice into skillet; gradually stir in water. reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes or until mixture is smooth and thick. stir in orange juice, bourbon and raisins.
return chicken to skillet and top each breast with an orange slice. cover skillet and simmer for about 35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. serve chicken with sauce.

herbed grilled artichokes

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup white
2 lemon wedges
4 artichokes, halved and choke scraped out
olive oil-flavored cooking spray
1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

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fill a stockpot to half full with water. stir italian seasoning, basil, thyme, liquid smoke, olive oil, salt, and white into water. squeeze the lemon wedges over the mixture and drop the wedge into the pot. bring mixture to a boil over medium heat; add the artichoke halves and continue to boil until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. remove artichokes from water and drain upside down on paper towel; allow to cool to the touch. refrigerate until ready to serve.
preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
lightly coat the cooled artichoke halves with cooking spray. cook artichoke halves on grill until edges are slightly charred. drizzle with melted butter to serve.

Peanut Butter Pie Iv

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Recipe

beat cream cheese until fluffy. beat in milk and peanut butter until smooth. stir in lemon juice and vanilla. fold in whipped topping.
pour filling into crust. drizzle syrup over the filling, and swirl. chill.

blushing applesauce

Ingredients

Servings: 10
5 pounds macintosh apples, quartered and cored
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Recipe

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place apples in a large pot with the sugar, water, and lemon juice. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very soft and lose their shape, about 25 minutes.
remove the apples from the heat and allow to cool slightly. puree apples in a food processor or food mill. if using the food processor, strain the apples through a sieve to remove the pieces of apple skin.
stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg. serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.