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Vegetarian Black Bean Burritos

2009-09-22T07:26:00.000-07:00

This a yummy recipe for black bean burritos suitable for vegetarians.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (11 ounce) can corn, drained
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup plain low-fat yoghurt
1/4 cup prepared salsa

Directions
1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic, chili powder, onion, garlic, and cumin. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add rice, beans and corn.
2. Cook, stirring 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is thoroughly heated. Remove from the heat.
3. Spoon 1/2 cup of the rice mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top each with cheese, green onion and yoghurt. Roll the tortilla up and top with salsa.

Vegeterian Quesadillas

2009-09-21T06:36:00.000-07:00

This is a quick but healthy way to make quesadillas. It's suitable for vegetarians also, and is great served with salsa or guacamola as an appetizer, snack or quick meal.

Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped yellow squash
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
cooking spray
6 (9 inch) whole wheat tortillas
1 1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
1. In a large non-stick pan, cook the red pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, and mushrooms in olive oil over a medium to medium-high heat for about 7 minutes, or until just tender.
2. Remove vegetables from pan, and then coat it with cooking spray, and place one tortilla in pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese evenly over tortilla, and layer 3/4 cup of the vegetable mixture over the cheese. Sprinkle another 1/8 cup of cheese on the vegetables, and top with a second tortilla.
2. Cook until golden on both sides, for approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove quesadilla from pan, and repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut each quesadilla into 8 triangles. Serve hot.

One Pot Tuna Casserole

2009-09-20T06:15:00.000-07:00

A tasty tuna casserole that can be made in one pot. One of our favorite one pot recipes.

Ingredients
1 16 oz pack of egg noodles
1 10 oz pack of frozen green peas, thawed
1/4 cup butter
1 10 oz ounce can of condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 6 oz tin of tuna, drained
1/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1. Add a pinch of salt to a large pot of water and bring to boil.
2. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, adding peas for the final 3 minutes of cooking, then drain.
2. Melt the butter in the same pot over a medium heat. Add the mushroom soup, tuna, milk, and Cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted, and the mixture is smooth. Stir in the pasta and peas until evenly coated.

Pollo Mediterranean Recipe

2009-09-19T05:30:00.000-07:00

This a quick and simple way of making pollo Mediterranean, a tangy chicken dish, great for serving at dinner parties. Serve with the pasta of your choice. If you're entertaining, serve with farfalle and asparagus for that extra touch.

Ingredients
12 chicken tenders, sliced into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons sliced green olives
1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup sour cream milk
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup waterersonal

Directions.
1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over a medium-high heat. Place the garlic and chicken in the pan. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir in the olives, tomatoes, wine, and parsley. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.

2. Leaving the sauce in the pan, remove the chicken and place it on a plate. Stir the sour cream, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt into the remaining sauce.

3. Whisk cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. Increase heat to medium and whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Stir until the sauce thickens. Serve the sauce with the chicken.

Quick and easy pancake recipe

2008-10-07T09:45:00.000-07:00

Lovely and simple pancake mix - serves 5.

Ingredients
1 cup of sifted self-rising flour
1 cup of milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

1. Beat the oil, eggs, and milk together, and add to flour. Stir until combined.
2. Heat a greased griddle When hot (check heat by flicking some water drops onto the griddle, if they evaporate noisily, it's hot enough), pour 1/8 to 1/4 cup batter onto the griddle. Flip with a metal spatula when bubbles begin to form. Cook until the second side is golden brown.

Easy Beef Stew Recipe

2008-06-23T05:25:00.000-07:00

Ingredients
2 pounds of cubed beef stew meat
3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
4 cubes of beef bouillon, crumbled
4 cups of water
1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
1 teaspoon of dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
3 large potatoes
4 carrots
4 stalks of celery
1 large onion
4 teaspoons of cornstarch
2 teaspoons of cold water

Directions
1. In a large pot or dutch oven, cook beef in oil over a medium heat until brown. Dissolve bouillon in water and pour into pot. Stir in rosemary, parsley and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for an hour.
2. Cut the celery and the carrots into 1 inch pieces. Chop the onion; peel and cube the potatoes.
3. Stir the potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion into the pot. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 of teaspoons cold water and stir into the stew. Cover and simmer for another hour.

Easy Cabbage Roll Recipe

2008-06-03T09:16:00.000-07:00

Ingredients
10 cabbage leaves
1 cup of white rice
2 cups of water
1 pound of lean ground beef
1 cup of dry bread crumbs
1 pinch of ground cinnamon
1 (28 ounce) can of whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon of salt

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2. Bring a large pot of water to boil, add cabbage leaves and cook for 2 minutes. Drain.
3. Combine the rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat and set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, cinnamon, drained and chopped tomatoes, onion and salt; stir until well combined. Spoon equal amounts of beef mixture onto the center of each cabbage leaf. Place a spoonful of rice onto the beef. Roll up leaves, tucking in the edges, and seal with a toothpick. Wrap each roll in aluminum foil and place in a shallow baking dish.
5. Bake for 40 minutes, or until beef is cooked through.

Quick Grilled Salmon Recipe

2008-05-29T11:43:00.000-07:00

Quick and easy grilled salmon recipe. Remember to leave time for marinating.

Ingredients
2 salmon fillets
1 tablespoon of soy sauce
1 tablespoon of fish sauce
2 teaspoons of minced lemon zest
1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce

Directions
1. Preheat grill to a high heat.
2. Brush salmon with fish sauce. Top with the lemon zest and marinate for 5-10 minutes; turn fish and marinate for 5-10 minutes.
3. Grill fish for 3-5 minutes.
4. Turn fish and continue grilling for 3-5 minutes or until cooked through, (may vary with thickness of the fish).
5. Remove from the grill and brush on the teriyaki sauce (2 tablespoons).

Chinese Pork Ribs Recipe

2008-05-10T04:41:00.000-07:00

Really easy chinese recipe, serves 6.

Ingredients
1/3 cup of orange marmalade
1/4 cup of soy sauce
3 tablespoons of ketchup
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 pounds of bone-in pork ribs

Directions
1. In a bowl, combine the marmalade, soy sauce, ketchup and garlic. Pour half into a slow cooker. Top with ribs and then drizzle with the rest of the sauce.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until tender. Thicken cooking juices if desired.

Easy Meatloaf Recipe

2008-04-24T05:46:00.000-07:00

Ingredients
2 pounds of lean ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can of condensed tomato soup
1 onion, finely diced
1 cup of rolled oats
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon of steak sauce
1/2 cup of ketchup
3 tablespoons of prepared mustard

Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, soup, chopped onion, rolled oats, eggs, steak sauce, ketchup and mustard. Mix well.
2. Shape into a loaf, and pat Into a loaf pan.
3. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 1 hour or until done.

Lasagna Recipe

2008-04-13T10:38:00.000-07:00

Ingredients
9 sheets of lasagna
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 pound of ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 (16 ounce) can of sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon of garlic salt
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon of dried basil
4 (15 ounce) cans of tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) container of ricotta cheese
3 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup grated of Parmesan cheese
1 pound shredded of mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna sheets and olive oil; cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
3. Cook the ground beef and sausage in a large pot over medium heat; drain. Stir in the mushrooms, garlic salt, oregano, thyme, basil, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper; simmer 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, mix together the ricotta cheese, eggs, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
5. Ladle enough of the meat sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish to cover the bottom in a thin layer. Form a layer atop the sauce with 3 of the lasagna sheets. Spread about 1/4 of the ricotta cheese mixture over the lasagna sheets. Sprinkle about 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta cheese mixture and then ladle about 1/3 of the meat sauce over the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering twice more, topping with the remaining 1/4 pound of mozzarella cheese.
6. Bake in preheated oven 90 minutes. Allow to sit 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Pancake Recipe

2008-01-25T12:34:00.000-08:00

Simple pancake recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions
1. Preheat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. 2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the center. In a separate bowl, beat together egg, milk and oil. Pour milk mixture into flour mixture. Beat until smooth. 3. Pour or scoop the batter onto the hot griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

Pasta Bake Recipe

2008-01-21T13:56:00.001-08:00

Ingredients
8 ounces mostaccioli pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted boil water to a boil. Cook mostaccioli pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain well.
2. Meanwhile, cook ground beef and chopped onions in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the mushrooms, spaghetti sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, pasta, and browned ground beef and onion mixture. Transfer to a greased, 9x13 inch casserole dish. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until very hot.

Garlic Chicken Recipe

2008-01-20T08:50:00.000-08:00

A personal favorite of mine, this garlic chicken is totally yummy!

Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon onion powder

Directions
1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder, seasoning salt and onion powder. Saute about 10 to 15 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Paella Recipe

2008-01-17T04:32:00.000-08:00

Now you don't need to work through complicated recipes to get a taste of your holidays! This paella recipe is really easy!

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and black pepper to taste
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice
1 pinch saffron threads1 bay leaf1/2 bunch Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 quart chicken stock
2 lemons, zested
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Spanish onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 pound chorizo sausage, casings removed and crumbled
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions
1. In a medium bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, oregano, and salt and pepper. Stir in chicken pieces to coat. Cover, and refrigerate.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and rice. Cook, stirring, to coat rice with oil, about 3 minutes. Stir in saffron threads, bay leaf, parsley, chicken stock, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Stir in marinated chicken and onion; cook 5 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and sausage; cook 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook, turning the shrimp, until both sides are pink.
4. Spread rice mixture onto a serving tray. Top with meat and seafood mixture.

Gingerbread Men Recipe

2008-01-15T12:00:00.000-08:00

Makes 10 men 6-8 inches tall.

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup water

Directions
1. Cream shortening and sugar. Sift flour with salt, soda and spices. Blend flour mixture into creamed mixture alternately with molasses and water. Chill at least 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
3. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut with large 6-8 inch gingerbreadmen cookie cutters. Lift onto lightly greased cookie sheet with broad spatula.
4. Bake above oven center for about 12 minutes or until cookies spring back lightly in center. Do not overcook, they won't stay soft.
5. Remove from sheets. Cool on wire racks.

Easy Chinese Food Recipes

2008-01-14T12:46:00.000-08:00

By Ken Chahald

Are you looking for that great flavour that you find in Chinese recipes, but simply do not know where to start? Or maybe you think it's too hard or takes too much time. Well, you don't have to be a professional cook to prepare some great, quick, and easy meals for the whole family. I'll help you bring home the restaurant flavour with a few quick recipes.

Spicy Beef, Shrimp, and Bok Choy

* 1/4 cup Shao Hsing rice wine

* 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster-flavored sauce

* 2 teaspoons cornstarch

* 4 teaspoons canola oil

* 3/4 pound sirloin steak

* 1/4-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

* 10 raw shrimp

* 1 pound bok choy

Instructions:

1. Whisk rice wine, oyster sauce and cornstarch into a small bowl until the cornstarch is dissolved.

2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add beef and crushed red pepper. keep cooking, stirring, until the beef begins to brown. That should take about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and continue to cook, stirring, until the shrimp is opaque and pink. Again, this should take about 2 minutes. Transfer the food to a plate.

3. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat in the same pan. Add bok choy and cook, stirring, until it begins to wilt. That should be about 3 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixture. Return the beef-shrimp mixture (from step 2) to the pan and cook and stir. Keep this up until heat penetrates thoroughly, and sauce has thickened; should take about 1 minute.

Salt and Pepper Prawns

* 1/4 cup lime juice

* 4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

* 4 teaspoons sesame oil

* 1 teaspoon sugar

* 6 cups cabbage

* 2 small red or orange bell peppers

* 1/4 cup rice flour

* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

* 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

* 1 teaspoon five-spice powder

* 1 1/3 pounds raw shrimp

* 2 tablespoons canola oil

* 2 jalapeno peppers

Instructions:

1. Whisk lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar into a large bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add cabbage and bell peppers. Stir.

2. Mix rice flour, salt, pepper and five-spice powder in a medium bowl. Add and coat shrimp in the mixture. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, making sure to stir. Should take 4 minutes, until shrimp are pink. Add jalapenos and cook until the shrimp are cooked through. This should take another minute. Serve in combination with the salad from step 1.

As you can see, Chinese cooking doesn't have to complicate. Have fun!

Hi, my name is Ken Chahald, and I enjoy cooking.

Best of luck.

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Shepherds Pie Recipes

2008-01-11T13:20:00.000-08:00

By Brandy Summers

=>Shepherds Pie Recipe: Ground Beef Shepherds Pie Recipe
A hearty meal of shepherds pie will give you that warm glow during the colder months. This recipe features ground beef, potatoes, cheese and mushroom soup.

5 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 pound ground beef
6 slices American cheese
1 (10.75oz.) can condensed golden mushroom soup
3 teaspoons butter (optional)

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Place the potatoes into a large saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and mash.
3. While the potatoes are cooking, crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Drain off the grease. Stir in the mushroom soup.
4. Transfer mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish. Layer the slices of cheese over the meat. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the top. Dot with butter.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

=> Shepherds Pie Recipe: Down Home Shepherds Pie
Another homemade version of shepherds pie featuring ground beef, potatoes, corn, beans, cheese and gravy.

1 (7.6 oz.) package potato flakes
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 onion, finely diced
1 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 oz.) can green beans, drained
4 (10.5 oz.) cans brown gravy
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 pound American cheese slices

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Prepare potatoes according to directions on box. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet, sauté ground beef over medium heat for 1 minute. Add onion to skillet and continue to cook until beef is no longer pink and onion is beginning to brown. Drain off some of the grease.
4. Add corn, green beans and gravy to the skillet. Mix thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread potatoes over the top. Layer cheese slices over potatoes.
5. Bake for 40 minutes, or until cheese turns golden brown.

=> Shepherds Pie Recipe: Chicken Shepherds Pie
This shepherds pie recipe features chicken, potatoes, garlic, cheese and spices.

8 potatoes
1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup milk
1 medium head roasted garlic
1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 cup corn
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cut the head of garlic in half and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap garlic in aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
3. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
4. Peel, chop and boil the potatoes until tender; drain. Mash potatoes. Add butter, milk and the roasted garlic; mix well. Set aside.
5. In the bottom of a casserole dish, arrange the chicken evenly on the bottom. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary. Layer on the peppers, corn and all but 1/4 cup of the cheese. 6. Spread mashed potatoes on top.
7. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
8. Bake for 25 minutes, or until brown around the edges.

=> Shepherds Pie Recipe: Easy Shepherds Pie Recipe
If you like shepherds pie, but don’t have time to fuss over a longer recipe, you can whip up this version in a short time. It’s still homemade and will hit the spot perfectly.

1 pound roast beef, cooked and cubed
2 onions, sliced thinly
1/2 cup homemade beef gravy
4 cups mashed potatoes, cooked

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Layer the roast beef in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Layer the sliced onions on top and pour on the gravy. Spread the mashed potatoes on top.
3. Bake for 1 hour, or until potatoes are browned.

=> Shepherds Pie Recipe: Turkey Shepherds Pie
This version of shepherds pie will take a little bit more effort, but you’ll be rewarded with a savory pie featuring turkey, red potatoes, zucchini, green beans, mushrooms, cheese, spices and a whole wheat crust.

5 large red potatoes, peeled
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup milk
2 (9-inch) whole wheat pie crusts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1 pound ground turkey
1 large carrot, julienned
1 zucchini, thickly sliced
1/4 cup canned green beans, halved
6 large fresh mushrooms, quartered
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter, diced

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Boil potatoes until tender. Mash with 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine and milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
3. Saute onion and carrots in olive oil until soft. Stir in the ground turkey, parsley, thyme and garlic. Once turkey is almost browned and broken up, add zucchini and mushrooms. Salt and pepper to taste; drain. Stir in the flour.
4. Divide meat mixture into two whole wheat pie crusts. Sprinkle cheese over meat, if desired. Spread green beans over the cheese. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over mixture. Dot with butter.
5. Bake for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are slightly browned.

=> Shepherds Pie Recipe: Savory Sausage Shepherds Pie
A real hearty shepherds pie meal for sausage lovers.

1 pound sausage, uncooked
1 (12 oz.) jar beef gravy
1 (10 oz.) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (24 oz.) package prepared mashed potatoes

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a skillet, crumble and cook the sausage over medium high heat until brown. Drain on paper towels.
3. In a bowl, combine the sausage, gravy, vegetables and Worcestershire sauce.
4. Pour mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Spoon the mashed potatoes evenly on top. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.

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Buffalo Shrimp Recipe

2008-01-10T12:24:00.000-08:00

Ingredients
2 cups of all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons of Creole-style seasoning
1 tablespoon of garlic powder
1 tablespoon of ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
4 cups of oil for frying

BUFFALO SAUCE:
4 cloves of garlic, minced
2 1/2 tablespoons of butter
6 ounces of hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper

Directions
1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, Creole-style seasoning, garlic powder, ground cayenne pepper, onion powder, and ground black pepper. Seal the bag and shake a few times to combine the ingredients well.
2. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and place them in the plastic bag with the flour mixture. Seal the bag and shake to coat all of the shrimp well with the flour mixture.
3. Place the coated shrimp on a cookie sheet and place in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes. Save remaining flour mixture in the bag.
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together garlic, butter hot sauce and cayenne pepper; set aside. In a pot, heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. Remove shrimp from refrigerator and shake a second time in flour mixture.
6. Place the shrimp in hot oil and fry until pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately coat with buffalo sauce.

Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe

2008-01-09T12:06:00.000-08:00

Easy stroganoff recipe with beef and mushroom soup.

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) pack of egg noodles
1 pound of ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can of fat free condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 tablespoon of garlic powder
1/2 cup of sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. Prepare the egg noodles according to package directions and set aside.
2. In a separate large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until browned. Drain the fat and add the soup and garlic powder. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat and combine the meat mixture with the egg noodles. Add the sour cream, stirring well, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

2008-01-07T09:06:00.000-08:00

Family favourite - Southern fried chicken.

Ingredients
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 cup of all-purpose flour
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon of paprika
1 quart of vegetable oil for frying

Directions
1. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Roll in flour.
2. Add 1/2 to 3/4 inch oil to a large, heavy skillet. Heat to approximately 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place chicken pieces in hot oil. Cover, and fry until golden, turning once, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Recipes for Superbowl

2008-01-06T08:04:00.000-08:00

=>Recipes for Superbowl Party: Tangy Barbecue Wings

By Brandy Summers

These savory chicken wings are so lip smacking good and will be gone before halftime.

Ingredients
25 (5 pounds) whole chicken wings
2-1/2 cups hot and spicy ketchup
2/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup plus 5 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Prepare two 15x10-inch baking pans with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Cut up the chicken wings into three sections. Discard the wing tips.
4. Place the chicken wings into the prepared baking pans. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes; drain. Turn the wings over and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.
5. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the ketchup, vinegar, honey, molasses, salt, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder and chili powder. Add in the Liquid Smoke, if desired. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes. Drain wings; place 1/3 of wings into a 5-quart slow cooker. Top with 1 cup of sauce. Repeat this two times with remaining wings and sauce.
7. Cover and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours. Stir before serving.

=> Recipes for Superbowl Party: Crab Football Spread

The perfect cheese spread for any football party.

Ingredients
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup provolone cheese, shredded
1 cup crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 cup cottage cheese
2 tespoons seafood seasoning
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
Pretzel sticks
Assorted crackers

Directions
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the cheddar cheese, provolone cheese, crab, cottage cheese, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and the mustard. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Form the cheese mixture into a football shape with your hands. Arrange pretzel sticks on top to make football laces. Serve with crackers.

=> Recipes for Superbowl Party: Party Pizza Bites

A great party finger food made with pita bread, provolone cheese and salsa.

Ingredients
2 (6-inch) pita pockets
2 large cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
16 slices pepperoni
4 round slices provolone cheese, cut into wedge shapes
1/3 cup medium chunky salsa

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a heatproof bowl, combine the olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper. Microwave on high heat for 40 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir in the butter; set aside.
3. Cut each pita pocket into 4 pizza shaped wedges. Cutting along the curved outer edge of each wedge, separate again into 2 pieces. Brush both sides of wedges liberally with the warm olive oil mixture.
4. Place the wedges, crust side down, onto a baking sheet. Top each wedge with salsa, a slice of provolone cheese and a slice of pepperoni. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Serve warm.

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Lemon-Pepper Salmon Recipe

2008-01-05T06:16:00.000-08:00

Simple and delicious main course.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons of butter
2 tablespoons of olive oil
4 (4 ounce) salmon steaks
1 teaspoon of minced garlic
1 tablespoon of lemon pepper
1 teaspoon of salt
1/4 cup of water
1 cup chopped of fresh tomatoes
1 cup chopped of fresh cilantro
2 cups of boiling water
1 cup of uncooked couscous

Directions
1. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over a medium heat. Place salmon in the skillet, and season with garlic, lemon pepper and salt. Pour 1/4 cup water around salmon. Place tomatoes and cilantro in the skillet. Cover, and cook 15 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.
2. Bring 2 cups water to boil in a pot. Remove form heat, and mix in couscous. Cover, and let sit 5 minutes. Serve the cooked salmon over couscous, and drizzle with sauce from skillet.

Crab Cake Recipe

2008-01-03T03:47:00.000-08:00

Ingredients
1 egg
3 tablespoons of mayonnaise
4 teaspoons of lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon of dried tarragon
1 tablespoon of minced green onions
8 ounces of crabmeat
1/2 cup of crushed buttery round crackers
1 tablespoon of butter

Directions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, tarragon, and scallions together. Gently stir in crabmeat, being careful not to break up meat. Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved.
2. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Form crab mixture into 4 patties. Place patties in skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

Roasted Rack of Lamb

2008-01-02T02:47:00.000-08:00

You could try this recipe with beef or lamb.

Ingredients
1/2 cup of fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons of minced garlic
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
2 tablespoons of olive oil

1 (7 bone) rack of lamb, trimmed and frenched
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of black pepper
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Move oven rack to the center position.
2. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss in 2 tablespoons olive oil to moisten mixture. Set aside.
3. Season the rack all over with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy oven proof skillet over high heat. Sear rack of lamb for 1 to 2 minutes on all sides. Set aside for a few minutes. Brush rack of lamb with the mustard. Roll in the bread crumb mixture until evenly coated. Cover the ends of the bones with foil to prevent charring.
4. Arrange the rack bone side down in the skillet. Roast the lamb in preheated oven for 12 to 18 minutes, depending on the degree of doneness you want. With a meat thermometer, take a reading in the center of the meat after 10 to 12 minutes and remove the meat, or let it cook longer, to your taste. Let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes, loosely covered, before carving between the ribs.

Easy Mini Quiche

2008-01-01T07:28:00.000-08:00

Ingredients
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk baking mix
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cups shredded American cheese

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 mini muffin pans. In a large skillet over medium heat, fry bacon and onion together for about 5 minutes, or until bacon is crisp. Drain and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the baking mix, parsley, shredded cheese, bacon and onion. Spoon into greased muffin cups.
3. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the tops are lightly browned. Allow mini quiches to cool in the pan before carefully removing with a small knife or spatula.

Cheese Straw Recipe

2007-12-31T07:45:00.000-08:00

Cheese straws couldn't be easier to make, and are a great party food.

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cheese and butter. Blend in the flour and salt. Form the mixture into 6 balls. Roll the balls until they are long and thin, and then cut it each one into 4 straws. Bake the straws for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown.

Shortbread Recipe

2007-12-30T05:57:00.000-08:00

This recipe is a simple take on the Scottish classic, shortbread.

Ingredients
1 cup of butter
1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon of salt

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and the sugar. Slowly add the flour and salt, mixing well. Roll out dough with a rolling pin until it is 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place on cookie sheet and prick with a fork.
3. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, or until light brown at the edges.

Simple and Delicious Bread Machine Recipes

2007-12-28T08:51:00.000-08:00

By Robin OBrien

Italian Rosemary Bread

Ingredients - this will make a 1.5lb loaf
1 cup warm water
3 tablespoons olive oil - use good quality oil as it really does make a difference in the overall taste
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried rosemary - you can also use fresh as well.
2 1/2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions
1. Put all the ingredients into the bread pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the basic bread cycle.

Spicy Apricot Bread

Ingredients - this will make a 1lb loaf
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup water
2 1/4 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon dry milk
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground anise seed
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3/8 cup to 1/2 cup apricot nectar
1 tablespoon canola, safflower -- or oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions
1. Put the apricots in a small saucepan with a little water and bring to boil. When at boiling point, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow to steep for 5 minutes.
2. Drain the apricots, reserving the liquid, and spread them out on a double thickness of paper towels. Allow the apricots and the liquid to cool to room temperature. Except for the apricots, place all ingredients in the bread machine according to the manufacturer's directions. Measure the reserved cooking liquid and add enough apricot nectar to measure 5/8 of a cup. Select the whole wheat mode and start the machine.
3. When you hear the signal to add extra ingredients, add the finely chopped apricots. At the end of the baking cycle immediately remove the loaf and allow it to cool completely before slicing or wrapping for storage.

Blueberry and Oatmeal Bread

Ingredients - this will make a 2lb loaf
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 (16-ounce) can of blueberries
3 cups bread flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions
1. Pour the contents of the can of blueberries into a 2 cup measure. Add water or reduce juice so that the total volume is 1 1/2 cups.
2. Put all the ingredients into the bread pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the basic bread cycle.

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How to Come Up With a Quick Easy Vegetarian Meal

2007-12-28T04:46:00.000-08:00

By Diana Pells

Vegetarians lead busy lives too and in between juggling work and kids is the task of preparing interesting meals everyday. Contrary to popular belief, preparing them may be a convenient task after all. Here are some practical tips for a quick easy vegetarian meal.

Pre Cook Vegetables

You don't need to wash, prepare or cook your veggies on the spot. In fact, expert cooks boil twice or thrice as many vegetables in one sitting and then just freeze the extra for use on the third day.

Find out which vegetables can be prepared before meals so that you won't have to prepare them at several different times. Vegetable soup can also be prepared in this way. Just make sure that you add a little more water when you take it out of the fridge on the second or third day. As an added note, be sure to label your pre cooked veggies and food with the date so that you know which ones should be taken out first and eaten and which ones are nearing expiration.

Alternate Breakfast Cooking

Mornings usually require a truly quick easy vegetarian meal because everyone is in a hurry for school and office. You can simply alternate cooking breakfast with quick meals so that you don't have to be haggard every morning. Cook eggs, waffles and the like every other day. On your non-cook days, simply add a generous amount of nuts, berries, fruits and a little honey on cereal mixes or ready to eat oatmeal for a truly healthy and hearty meal in the morning.

Prepare Snacks

Snacks are no longer considered unhealthy as long as you serve nutrition packed snacks. Snacks help control and delay family member's appetites for main meals. This means that you'll have more time to prepare your quick easy vegetarian meal.

You can add a few new items everyday, instead of the usual cheese and crackers, to keep your family interested in healthy snacks . You can try some mixed nuts, yogurt with diced fruits or simply mixed fruits in their own juice. One other delicious option would be to mash and mix some fruits like melon or avocado with a little milk.

Follow the Plan

Preparing them would be smoother if you follow a daily plan. This will not only assist you in coming up with a quick easy vegetarian meal but will also help you generate more ideas.

As a note of caution however, you should try your best to only use tried and tested recipes for this type of plan on your busy days. It is not a good idea to experiment on new dishes and recipes when you are pressed for time. Prepare Veggies ahead.

It is best to do your vegetarian grocery shopping on weekends when you don't have work. Make sure that you set aside some time after shopping to immediately wash, chop, peel and store some of your vegetables. You can even have some of them packed in mixed bunches already so all you have to do for your meal is to open a packet and cook. This strategy though works best for salads because some recipes will taste bad if you cook all the ingredients together. The idea though is to prepare packets that go together whether you have to cook them or eat them as a salad.

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Potato Soup Recipe

2007-12-27T08:52:00.000-08:00

Yummy potato soup with a spicy kick.

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions
1. In a skillet, brown ground beef and onion. Drain
2. In a large saucepan, combine beef and onions, tomatoes (in juice), potatoes, and tomato sauce. Mix well. Stir in water, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.

Fast, Easy Risotto Recipe

2007-12-26T08:07:00.000-08:00

This is the easiest recipe I found for cooking risotto.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 a small onion, finely chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans of chicken broth
2 cups of uncooked orzo pasta
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. Heat a saucepan over a medium heat. When it is not getting any hotter, pour in the olive oil. Add the garlic and onion; cook and stir until tender, about 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, and stir to loosen any bits from the bottom of the pan.
2. When the broth comes to a boil, stir in the orzo pasta. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until pasta has absorbed all of the liquid. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, especially towards the end. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Chicken Vol-au-Vent Recipe

2007-12-24T04:58:00.000-08:00

Ingredients
3 pounds of chicken, cut into pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 each sweet bell pepper
1 can of tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup of green olives, pitted
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1/4 pound of mushrooms, sliced

Directions
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Brown pieces in olive oil, transferring them to a plate as they brown.
3. Add onions to the pan and cook until soft.
4. Add garlic and mushrooms.
5. Add vinegar, and cook until it evaporates.
6. Add wine and cook until almost evaporated.
7. Add chopped green pepper and tomato to the onions and
simmer covered until it becomes a paste.
8. Return chicken pieces to the pan and bring to a boil.
9. Cover pan and simmer 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked
through.
10. Leave it to cool.
11. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite size pieces.
12. Return chicken to sauce.
13. Add olives, bring to a boil.

Chill before using.

Steak Tartare recipe

2007-12-23T09:28:00.000-08:00

Easy recipe for classic raw steak dish Steak Tartare.

Ingredients
1 pound finely ground beef tenderloin
1 teaspoon brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon brandy1 pinch salt, or to taste
ground white pepper to taste
1 egg

Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together the beef, mustard, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brandy, salt, pepper and egg until well blended. Arrange the meat in a neat pile on a glass dish, and cover with aluminum foil. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve as a spread on crackers or toast.

Simple Fudge Recipe

2007-12-23T01:59:00.000-08:00

This easy recipe makes a delicious fudge, and you could try adding walnuts or peanuts if you like nutty fudge.

Ingredients
3 cups semisweet of chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup of butter or margarine

Directions
1. Place the chocolate chips, condensed milk, and butter in a large microwaveable bowl. Zap in microwave on medium until the chips are melted, about 3-5 minutes, stirring once or twice during cooking. Stir in nuts, if desired.
2. Pour into well-greased 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Refrigerate until set.

Easy Christmas Recipes

2007-12-22T03:36:00.000-08:00

By Brandy Summers

=>Honey Garlic Glazed Meatballs

These tangy sweet and sour meatballs will be a hit at the buffet table.

Ingredients
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons salt
2 pounds ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, combine the eggs and milk. Add the bread crumbs, onion and salt. Crumble the beef over the mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls.
3. Place on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
4. In a large saucepan, sauté garlic in the butter until tender. Stir in the ketchup, honey and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain the meatballs and add to the sauce.
5. Carefully stir to coat evenly. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes.

Makes 66 meatballs.

=> Smoked Salmon New Potatoes

Whip up these savory potatoes in a jiffy.

Ingredients
36 small red potatoes
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, cubed
2 (3 oz.) pkgs. cooked smoked salmon
2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons dill weed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Fresh dill sprigs

Directions
1. In a large saucepan, cover potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 22 minutes or until tender.
2. In a food processor or blender, combine the cream cheese, salmon, onion, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth; set aside.
3. Drain potatoes and immediately place them in ice water.
4. Drain from ice water and pat dry with paper towels.
5. Cut a thin slice off of the bottom of each potato so that it will sit straight on a flat surface. Use a melon baller to scoop out a small amount of the potato (use discarded potato for another use). 6. Pipe or spoon salmon mixture into potatoes. Garnish with dill sprigs.

Makes 36 servings.

=> Coconut Shrimp

Yes, you can make restaurant quality shrimp appetizers at home, and it's easy!

Ingredrients
1-1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1 (14 oz.) pkg. flaked coconut
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Oil for frying
Sweet and sour sauce, plum sauce or Dijon mustard, optional

Directions
1. In a bowl, combine the flour, seasoning, egg and pineapple juice; stir until smooth. Place the coconut in a shallow bowl. Dip the shrimp batter, then coat with coconut.
2. Heat up oil to 375 degrees in an electric skillet or deep fat fryer. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 1-1/2 minutes or until golden brown. Turn occasionally while cooking. Drain shrimp on paper towels. Serve with dipping sauce or mustard.

Makes 18 shrimp.

=> Tomato Spinach Spread

This festive looking appetizer has a spicy zip to it that will have folks coming back for more.

Ingredients
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 small onion, finely chopped
Pita Triangles

Directions
1. In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk, salt and cayenne until smooth. Stir in the tomatoes, spinach and onion.
2. Spoon into an ungreased microwave safe 9-inch pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5 minutes or until heated through; stirring once.

Pita Triangles

Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 whole pita breads
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning

Directions

1. Combine the butter and oil; brush over both sides of pitas. Cut each pita into eight wedges; place on ungreased baking sheets.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cumin and lemon pepper; sprinkle over both sides of pita wedges. Broil 4-inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Serve with spread.

Makes 4 cups of spread and 48 pita triangles.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

2007-12-20T06:47:00.000-08:00

A deliciously easy French classic. Goes well with sauteed potatoes.

Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 of teaspoon salt
1/8 of teaspoon ground black pepper
6 slices of Swiss cheese
4 slices of cooked ham
1/2 cup of seasoned bread crumbs

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 7x11 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.
3. Sprinkle each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Place 1 cheese slice and 1 ham slice on top of each breast. Roll up each breast, and secure with a toothpick. Place in baking dish, and sprinkle chicken evenly with bread crumbs.
4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
5. Remove from oven, and place 1/2 cheese slice on top of each breast. Return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Remove toothpicks, and serve immediately.

Family-Favorite Macaroni and Cheese

2007-12-16T01:00:00.000-08:00

By Kurt Yordy

This recipe, like all the recipes I post allow you to make a global impact just by buying the key branded ingredient.

Even a great dish like mac and cheese needs dressing up now and again. I love this dish so much that I am always sampling it as a make it. There is always less that gets to the table than what I began with.

Family-Favorite Macaroni and Cheese

Prep Time: 25 min

Start to Finish: 50 min

Makes:6 servings (about 3/4 cup each)

2 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni (7 ounces)

2 tablespoons of margarine

1/4 cup of all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1/4 teaspoon of pepper

1/4 teaspoon of ground mustard

1/4 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce

¼ teaspoon of Onion Powder

2 cups of fat-free (skim) milk

1 ½ cups of reduced-fat shredded or cubed sharp Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)

1 Jar of Amish Family Recipes' Keith's Corn Salsa

1. Heat oven to 350ºF.

2. Cook macaroni in boiling water until noodles are tender.

3. While macaroni is cooking, melt margarine in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove pan from heat. Slowly stir in milk. Put pan back on heat, heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.

4. Drain water from cooked macaroni noodles. Gently stir macaroni into cheese sauce. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole dish. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Spread corn salsa on top of baked macaroni and cheese.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

2007-12-10T03:44:00.000-08:00

This recipe makes delicious, chewy chocolate chip cookies. Enjoy!

Ingredients
2 cups of sifted self-raising flour
1/2 cup of white sugar
1 cup of brown sugar
3/4 cup of butter
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 cups of chocolate chips

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees C).
2. Melt the butter, and cream it together with the brown and white sugar in a medium-sized bowl.
3. Beat in the vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. Mix in the flur and salt until just blended. Stir in the chocolate chips using a wooden spoon. Drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. Cookies should be about 3 inches apart. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly toasted. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Mexican Chili Con Carne Recipe

2007-12-09T09:32:00.000-08:00

For variations of this Chili Con Carne recipe, you could try adding pinto beans, or adding more of less spices to your taste.

Ingredients
1 kg (2 pounds) of minced beef
1 can of tomatos with their juice
2 cans of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup of chopped onions
1 chopped green pepper
1 pinch of ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
1 teaspoon of salt
1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cumin
1/4 cup of chili powder

Directions
1. Put the beef in a large saucepan and cook gently until evenly brown.
2. On a higher heat, add the tomatoes, kidney beans, onions, pepper, salt, pepper and spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 1 and a half hours, stirring once in a while.

7 Top New Cooking Tips for Pastry-Preps!

2007-12-08T11:17:00.000-08:00

By Abhishek Agarwal

You may have wondered about the secrets that are hidden in a light, tasty and flakey pastry; well, don't anymore, because we've uncovered some of the best-kept secrets of top bakers here for you today! Take a look at our handy hints and guidelines to making the lightest, fluffiest and most delightful puff pastries you've ever imagined!

1. Always remember to use cold ingredients in your recipe for making pastry as these ensure you get a flakey crust and fat that is extra cold when mixed into pre-chilled flour (especially useful in summer baking sessions), gives the best pastries ever!

2. If you remember to cut the fat in always up to the point that your mix looks akin to small peas or gravel then use it more to mould the dough, you can rest assured your pastry crust will be nice and light.

3. On the occasion that you are making a pie with a double crust to it, you may want to keep aside some dough to use as the bottom crust; dividing this in two portions and keeping one bigger than the other will help you cover the baking needs.

4. Previously chilled pastry is easy to mould and handle than one that has been left out, so do remember to refrigerate your pasty dough for at least half an hour before using the product.

5. The option of chilling the pastry dough in the fridge for 10 minutes extra is all right too, and people are known to freeze it for up to 3 days after wrapping it in air-tight material, which ensures easy handling when needed for shaping or rolling it. Pre-chilled dough should be ideally kept for some time at room temperature to make it more pliable and this one of the best tips for making perfect pastries I know.

6. Lightly dust some flour on the wax paper before rolling out the pastry dough on it; invert it over the pan when ready and peel the waxpaper off once the filling is done. It's an easy way to transfer the pastry without a dent in it!

7. If perchance, the pastry does break while transferring, you can pinch or press the dough back together again smoothly. For other problems that can't be patched up easily, you can use pieces for trimming for fixing these up.

Overall, you need to remember to resist from stretching the pastry to fit over the pie-dish along the bottom crust and instead try to ease it into the pan, lightly insert it into the bottom crease using gentle finger-tip motion to do so.

On a parting note, for top crusts with a shine, lightly brush these with cream a little before baking them to get a shiny top and evenly sprinkle a generous pinch of sugar over - for added sweetness.

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Cooking With Olive Oil Tips

2007-12-08T11:13:00.000-08:00

Cooking With Olive Oil Tips
By San Javier

1) To save money on expensive oils, purchase large bottles that you can split with family and friends.

2) If you buy olive oil in bulk, it is suggested to transfer to smaller containers - most preferably a can or dark-colored bottle.

3) Keep in mind that olives are a fruit; therefore you are purchasing a fruit juice that can become rancid when exposed to too much air, light, and heat.

4) You can tell when your olive oil is rancid when it possesses a buttery taste.

5) The best temperature for storing olive oil is 57 degrees. Typical room temperature of 70 degrees also works well.

6) When storing olive oil, make sure that the cap to the container is on tight.

7) If you wish to refrigerate your olive oil, keep in mind that this does not compromise most grades of oil, but it isn't suggested for an expensive extra virgin since condensation may develop in the bottle, which can ultimately affect the flavor.

8) In cold temperatures, don't forget that olive oil may cloud or become solid. Once the olive oil is taken out of the refrigerator, it will resume its original, liquid composition when exposed to a room temperature environment.

9) The best kind of containers for olive oil is made out of tinted glass, porcelain, or stainless steel. Never store olive oil in a plastic container or something that is made out of reactive metals.

10) When cooking with olive oil, the most expensive kind (extra-virgin) is best saved for salads, dressings, and vinaigrettes. Extra virgin olive oil also adds life to cooked vegetables, fish, and meat.

11) When sautéing or frying, it is OK to combine extra virgin and regular olive oil. As for deep-frying, choose regular olive oil, as virgin or extra virgin oils tend to smoke quicker.

12) When substituting olive oil for butter, you will not use the same measurements. One teaspoon of butter equates to 3/4 teaspoons of olive oil. Also rely upon the following butter-to-olive oil conversions: 2 teaspoons = 1 1/2 teaspoons; 1 tablespoon = 2 1/4 teaspoons; 2 tablespoons = 1 1/4 tablespoons; 1/4 cup = 3 tablespoons; 1/3 cup = 1/4 cup; 1/2 cup = 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons; 2/3 cup = 1/2 cup; 3/4 cup = 1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon; 1 cup = 3/4 cup

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Turkey Stuffing Recipe

2007-12-07T10:43:00.000-08:00

Delicious turkey stuffing recipe, perfect for the holidays and dead easy to make.

Ingredients
2 ounces of rinded bacon
3 tablespoons of suet
4 ounces of breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon of parsley
Salt and Pepper
2 tablespoons of mixed herbs
Rind of half a lemon
1 egg
milk to mix

Directions
Cook bacon, and then mix in all remaining ingredients.

Banana Bread Recipe

2007-11-24T08:39:00.000-08:00

This delicious banana bread is very simple to prepare, and easy to personalise to your taste: you could try adding cinnamon and ginger, or some walnuts.

Ingredients
2 cups of plain flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of butter
3/4 cup of brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
about 5 mashed overripe bananas

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Stir in the eggs and mashed bananas until well blended.
4. Stir the banana mixture into the dry ingredients. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let bread cool for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.

What To Do With Thanksgiving Day Leftovers

2007-11-23T10:39:00.000-08:00

By Nick Cavataio

Besides being a reminder that we should be thankful
for everything we have, Thanksgiving also means
watching football on TV, visiting with family and
friends, hunting, eating, resting and eating some
more. The traditional Turkey Thanksgiving dinner is
one of my favorite meals and the leftovers I would
have to say are a close runner up as my next favorite.

Many of my friends seem to be at a lost or at least
struggling when it comes to doing more with the
leftover than just reheating them. I would like to
dedicate this section to those who would like some
suggestions for some really great recipes to use for
turkey leftovers.

TURKEY CHILI

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green and or red pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sugar
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
1 (10 oz) can tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 (15 oz) can Great Northern beans drained
2 cups shredded cooked turkey
3/4 cup water

Combine onion, pepper, garlic, and oil in a 2 quart
glass measure.

Cover and microwave at high 3 minutes or until
onion is tender, stirring every minute.

Add chili powder and next four ingredients;
stirring well.

Microwave, uncovered, at high 6 to 9 minutes or
until slightly thickened, stirring mixture every 3 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients; stir well. Microwave,
uncovered, at high 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Makes 5-6 servings

TURKEY TETRAZZINI

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup each flour & margarine
1 cup skim milk
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp dried whole tarragon
1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
1 dash of ground nutmeg
2-1/2 cups cooked pasta of your choice
1-1/2 cups turkey, cooked/chopped
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese divided

Saute onion and mushrooms in margarine in a
large, heavy saucepan until just tender. Add flour, stirring
well. Cook one minute, stirring constantly.

Gradually add milk and chicken broth; cook over
medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture
is thick and bubbly. Stir in parsley, tarragon,
pepper and nutmeg. Stir in pasta, turkey, and
half of the cheese, mixing well.

Pour into a greased 1-1/2 quart casserole bake
at 350 for 20 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese
over the top and bake an additional 5 minutes

Makes 4-5 servings

TURKEY STIR FRY

1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 (10.5 Oz) can chicken broth
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 carrot, cut in strips
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
4 green onions, cut in strips
1 stalk celery, chopped in bite size pieces
1 (6 oz) frozen snow peas, thawed
2 cups coarsely chopped cooked turkey breast
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 Tbsp slivered almonds, toasted

Combine first 4 ingredients in a 2-cup glass
measure; stir well. Microwave, uncovered, at
high 2-3 minutes or until thickened, stirring
every thirty seconds; set aside.

Combine carrot and oil in a 2-1/2 quart
casserole; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave
at high 1-2 minutes or until carrot is crisp
tender. Add mushrooms, onions, and celery;
microwave at high for 1-2 minutes, stir well.
Add soy sauce mixture, snow peas, and turkey;
stir well. Microwave at high 2-3 minutes;
stir after 30 seconds.

Chef Nick Cavataio is the author of "Conquering Healthier Recipes and Beyond," a cookbook packed with more than 300 mouth-watering recipes that are quick and easy to cook and his 25 years experience. Click here http://www.conqueringhealthierrecipes.com

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Easy Cheesecake Recipe

2007-11-21T10:23:00.000-08:00

This simple cheesecake couldn't be easier to make, but make sure that you prepare it well before serving to allow time for the topping to set.

Ingredients
10 digestive biscuits
30g (1 oz) of butter
small tin of condensed milk
125g of cream cheese
Juice of one lemon

Directions
1. Crush the digestive biscuits into a powder using a rolling pin.
2. Add the butter and press it together with the crumbs to make a dough. This will be the cheesecake base. Press the dough into the bottom of a greased 9 inch pie dish.
3. Mix the condensed milk and cream cheese together, and whisk for one minute.
4. Squeeze in the lemon juice and whisk for another 20 seconds.
5. Pour the mixture into the pie dish.
6. Leave in the fridge to set.

Carrot Cake Recipe

2007-11-19T12:37:00.000-08:00

Ingredients for Carrot Cake
3 cups of grated carrots
4 eggs
1 and 1/4 cups of vegetable oil
2 cups of white sugar
2 cups of sifted plain flour
2 teaspoons of baking powder
2 teaspoons of baking soda
1 cup of golden raisins
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

Ingredients for Cream Cheese Icing
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
3 ounces of cream cheese
1 tablespoon of corn syrup
1 and 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Directions for Carrot Cake
1. Beat the sugar, oil and eggs together.
2. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices together and add the carrots and raisins.
3. Mix together the dry ingredients and egg mixture.
4. Pour mixture into a well greased baking tin. Bake at 350 degrees farenheit (175 degrees C) for around 60 minutes.

Directions for Cream Cheese Icing
Blend powdered sugar, corn syrup, cream cheese, and vanilla extract and spread on the cake after it has thoroughly cooled.

Mini Flapjack recipe

2007-11-19T12:21:00.000-08:00

Recipe for mini flapjack with cornflakes and rolled oats.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons of golden syrup
80g corn flakes
50g flour
100g butter
60g oats
50g sugar

Directions
1. Melt the butter and syrup slowly in a pan.
2. Crush the cornflakes, and mix in the dried ingredients.
3. Pour the mixture into a greased baking tin.
3. Bake the flapjack at 190 degrees for about 20 minutes.

Easy Spaghetti Recipes

2007-11-11T10:52:00.000-08:00

By Rachel Paxton

Spaghetti has always been a favorite family meal. My teenage daughter will eat leftover spaghetti for breakfast, lunch, and as a mid-afternoon snack. Not everyone loves spaghetti so much that they will go to that extreme, however, and the same meals can getting boring after awhile. Here are some ways to jazz up this old favorite:

Italian Sausage Spaghetti

2 lbs. Italian sausage
48 oz. spaghetti sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
Green pepper, sliced thin
1 lg. onion, sliced thin
1 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1 c. water

Place sausage in skillet and cover in water. Simmer 10 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, place remaining ingredients in crock pot. Add drained sausage and cover; cook on low 4 hours. Increase to high; cook 1 hour more. Cut sausage in bite-size slices and serve over cooked spaghetti. Sprinkle with more Parmesan, if desired.

Irish Italian Spaghetti

1 onion, chopped
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Dash of red pepper
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. tabasco sauce
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can condensed tomato soup
1 (8 oz.) package spaghetti
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Brown onion in oil. Add meat and seasonings. Brown lightly, cover. Simmer 10 minutes. Add soups, cover and simmer 45 minutes. Cook spaghetti. Cover with sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Baked Spaghetti

1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped green pepper
1 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes with liquid, cut up
1 (4 oz.) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 (2 1/4 oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 lb. hamburger, browned
12 oz. spaghetti, cooked and drained
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Add tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, and oregano. Add ground beef. Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes. Place half of the spaghetti in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Top with half of the vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with 1 c. cheddar cheese. Repeat layers. Mix soup and water until smooth; pour over casserole. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Six to 8 servings.

Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

1/2 c. margarine
1 c. chopped red bell pepper
1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, chopped
1/4 c. chopped hot pepper rings
2 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. flour
2 c. cooked chicken, chopped
1 (4 oz.) can diced pimento
1 tsp. salt
1 oz. chopped slivered almonds
1/2 lb. spaghetti, broken
4 slices American cheese

Melt margarine and cook peppers and mushrooms until tender; add flour and blend well. Add chicken broth. Cook and stir until thickened. Add chicken, pimento, and seasonings; heat and add almonds.

Cook spaghetti in boiling water for about 9 minutes. Drain and mix with previous ingredients. Place in casserole dish and cover with slices of American cheese. Heat at 325 degrees until cheese is melted (approx. 30 to 45 minutes). Serve.

About The Author
Rachel Paxton is a freelance writer and mom who is the author of What's for Dinner?, an e-cookbook containing more than 250 quick easy dinner ideas. For more recipes, organizing tips, home decorating, crafts, holiday hints, and more, visit Creative Homemaking at www.creativehomemaking.com.

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2007-05-30T04:07:00.000-07:00

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2007-05-30T04:02:00.000-07:00

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2007-05-30T03:49:00.000-07:00