Ingredients
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
5 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons honey
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, cheese, baking powder, dill and garlic powder. In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil and honey. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean (top will have an uneven appearance). Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.
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Yummy or not :Apple Honey Bundt Cake recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 apples - peeled, cored and shredded
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and oil. Beat in the eggs until light, then stir in the honey and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice; stir into the batter just until moistened. Fold in the apples and nuts.
Bake for 50 to 65 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown comes out clean. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before inverting onto a plate and tapping out of the pan.
1 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 apples - peeled, cored and shredded
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and oil. Beat in the eggs until light, then stir in the honey and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice; stir into the batter just until moistened. Fold in the apples and nuts.
Bake for 50 to 65 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown comes out clean. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before inverting onto a plate and tapping out of the pan.
Yummy or not :Apple Fritters recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
3/4 cup chopped, peeled tart apple
4 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
oil for frying
confectioners' sugar
Directions
In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat egg and milk. Add the apple, butter, sugar, orange juice, peel and vanilla; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375 degrees F. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.
1 cup cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
3/4 cup chopped, peeled tart apple
4 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
oil for frying
confectioners' sugar
Directions
In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat egg and milk. Add the apple, butter, sugar, orange juice, peel and vanilla; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375 degrees F. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.
Yummy or not :Alabi Potato Salad recipe.
Ingredients
5 pounds potatoes
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup dill pickle relish
3/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
12 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
2 cups chopped celery (optional)
2 teaspoons paprika
20 buttery round crackers
Directions
Place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, relish, mustard, hard-cooked eggs and celery. Cut the potatoes into cubes, and add to the bowl. Mix gently until coated. Garnish with a sprinkling of paprika, and arrange crackers around the edge.
5 pounds potatoes
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup dill pickle relish
3/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
12 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
2 cups chopped celery (optional)
2 teaspoons paprika
20 buttery round crackers
Directions
Place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, relish, mustard, hard-cooked eggs and celery. Cut the potatoes into cubes, and add to the bowl. Mix gently until coated. Garnish with a sprinkling of paprika, and arrange crackers around the edge.
Yummy or not :Bacon Cheese Frittata recipe.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, butter, salt and pepper. Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with onions, bacon and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, butter, salt and pepper. Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with onions, bacon and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
Yummy or not :Absolutely the Best Nacho Dip Ever recipe.
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup cocktail sauce
1 cup mild salsa
3/4 cup diced green onion
3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
3/4 cup diced green bell pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
Directions
In a blender or food processor, thoroughly mix cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise. Spread the mixture evenly in the bottom of a medium serving dish.
In individual layers, top the mixture with cocktail sauce, mild salsa, diced green onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, shredded Cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce.
Arrange cucumber slices around the edge of the serving dish. Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup cocktail sauce
1 cup mild salsa
3/4 cup diced green onion
3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
3/4 cup diced green bell pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
Directions
In a blender or food processor, thoroughly mix cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise. Spread the mixture evenly in the bottom of a medium serving dish.
In individual layers, top the mixture with cocktail sauce, mild salsa, diced green onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, shredded Cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce.
Arrange cucumber slices around the edge of the serving dish. Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
Yummy or not :Butternut Pound Cake recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons butternut flavored extract
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
3 fluid ounces milk
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Mix together the flour and salt. Set aside.
Combine the evaporated milk and whole milk; Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the butternut flavoring. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
1 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons butternut flavored extract
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
3 fluid ounces milk
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Mix together the flour and salt. Set aside.
Combine the evaporated milk and whole milk; Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the butternut flavoring. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
Yummy or not :Bean 'N' Rice Burritos recipe.
Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups cooked rice
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
4 ounces process cheese (eg. Velveeta), cut into 12 slices
1 cup sour cream
Directions
In a large skillet, combine the beans, tomatoes, garlic powder and cumin; heat through. Stir in the rice. Spoon about 1/3 cupful off-center on each tortilla. Top with cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with sour cream.
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups cooked rice
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
4 ounces process cheese (eg. Velveeta), cut into 12 slices
1 cup sour cream
Directions
In a large skillet, combine the beans, tomatoes, garlic powder and cumin; heat through. Stir in the rice. Spoon about 1/3 cupful off-center on each tortilla. Top with cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with sour cream.
Yummy or not :Anise Almond Loaf recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 cup water (70 to 80 degrees F)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon anise seed
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup chopped almonds
Directions
In bread machine pan, place first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose light crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add almonds.
3/4 cup water (70 to 80 degrees F)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon anise seed
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup chopped almonds
Directions
In bread machine pan, place first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose light crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add almonds.
Yummy or not :Banana Split Salad recipe.
Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
3 medium firm bananas, cut into chunks
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the milk and whipped topping until well blended. Fold in pie filling, bananas, pineapple and nuts.
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
3 medium firm bananas, cut into chunks
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the milk and whipped topping until well blended. Fold in pie filling, bananas, pineapple and nuts.
Yummy or not :Apricot Carrots recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound carrots, sliced
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
Place carrots in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes or until preserves are melted and carrots are coated.
1 pound carrots, sliced
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
Place carrots in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes or until preserves are melted and carrots are coated.
Yummy or not :Bangin' Steak Rub recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
1 (1 ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon steak seasoning
Directions
In a small bowl, thoroughly mix together the brown sugar, chili seasoning mix, ranch dressing mix, garlic salt, onion salt, ground black pepper, and steak seasoning. The rub should be smooth and granular, with no large lumps. Store at room temperature in an airtight container until ready to use.
To use, rub the seasoning mix liberally onto the steak or meat of your choice before cooking.
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
1 (1 ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon steak seasoning
Directions
In a small bowl, thoroughly mix together the brown sugar, chili seasoning mix, ranch dressing mix, garlic salt, onion salt, ground black pepper, and steak seasoning. The rub should be smooth and granular, with no large lumps. Store at room temperature in an airtight container until ready to use.
To use, rub the seasoning mix liberally onto the steak or meat of your choice before cooking.
Yummy or not :Armenian Circulation Juice recipe.
Ingredients
2 quarts spring water
5 fresh apricots, pitted and sliced
1 cup green grapes
Directions
Pour the water into a large pot. Add the apricots and grapes. Cover and let soak in the refrigerator overnight.
The next day, bring the contents of the pot to a boil. As soon as it boils, remove it from the heat. Cool completely. The fruit should be soft and the grapes should look swollen. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve after the drink is completely chilled.
2 quarts spring water
5 fresh apricots, pitted and sliced
1 cup green grapes
Directions
Pour the water into a large pot. Add the apricots and grapes. Cover and let soak in the refrigerator overnight.
The next day, bring the contents of the pot to a boil. As soon as it boils, remove it from the heat. Cool completely. The fruit should be soft and the grapes should look swollen. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve after the drink is completely chilled.
Yummy or not :Banana Cream Pie V recipe.
Ingredients
1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust, baked and cooled
2/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
4 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 large banana, sliced
4 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a large saucepan or double boiler combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Mix well, then stir in milk and egg yolks. Whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter and 1 tablespoon vanilla.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.) Pour half of custard into baked pie shell. Cover with sliced banana. Spread remaining custard over banana layer.
In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add white sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust, baked and cooled
2/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
4 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 large banana, sliced
4 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a large saucepan or double boiler combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Mix well, then stir in milk and egg yolks. Whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter and 1 tablespoon vanilla.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.) Pour half of custard into baked pie shell. Cover with sliced banana. Spread remaining custard over banana layer.
In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add white sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Yummy or not :Astoria Crab Pasta recipe.
Ingredients
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup Champagne or other sparkling white wine
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon dried sage
1 pinch ground ginger
8 ounces cooked crabmeat
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat leaf parsley, divided
Directions
Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat, turn the heat to low, and cook for about 5 minutes, straining off any milk solids, until the butter is caramel brown in color. Pour in the wine, garlic, paprika, sage, and ground ginger, and cook and stir about 5 minutes, until the sauce has reduced and the garlic is barely golden. Lightly fold in the crab.
Bring a pan of lightly salted water to a boil over medium heat, and drop in the pasta. Cook until just tender, about 4 minutes, and drain.
Place the pasta on serving plates, and drizzle each serving with olive oil. Spoon the butter-crab sauce over each plate, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup Champagne or other sparkling white wine
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon dried sage
1 pinch ground ginger
8 ounces cooked crabmeat
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat leaf parsley, divided
Directions
Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat, turn the heat to low, and cook for about 5 minutes, straining off any milk solids, until the butter is caramel brown in color. Pour in the wine, garlic, paprika, sage, and ground ginger, and cook and stir about 5 minutes, until the sauce has reduced and the garlic is barely golden. Lightly fold in the crab.
Bring a pan of lightly salted water to a boil over medium heat, and drop in the pasta. Cook until just tender, about 4 minutes, and drain.
Place the pasta on serving plates, and drizzle each serving with olive oil. Spoon the butter-crab sauce over each plate, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Yummy or not :Baked Zesty Carrots recipe.
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package frozen, chopped carrots
1/2 cup light cream
3 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup crushed corn flake cereal
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place carrots in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl combine cream, horseradish, onion, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Pour mixture over carrots.
Combine melted butter and corn flakes; sprinkle over carrots.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until heated through.
1 (16 ounce) package frozen, chopped carrots
1/2 cup light cream
3 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup crushed corn flake cereal
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place carrots in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl combine cream, horseradish, onion, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Pour mixture over carrots.
Combine melted butter and corn flakes; sprinkle over carrots.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until heated through.
Yummy or not :Black Forest Angel Food Cake recipe.
Ingredients
1 (9 inch) angel food cake
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip�), thawed
3 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling
Directions
Use a long serrated knife to cut the angel food cake in half, width-wise. Hollow out each cake half; use the bits of cake to fill the hole in the center, making 2 cake bowls.
Whisk the pudding mix, whipped topping, milk, and almond extract in a large bowl; beat well. Pour pudding mixture evenly into the cake bowls.
Evenly spoon cherry pie filling around the top edge of each cake. Chill cakes in refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
1 (9 inch) angel food cake
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip�), thawed
3 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling
Directions
Use a long serrated knife to cut the angel food cake in half, width-wise. Hollow out each cake half; use the bits of cake to fill the hole in the center, making 2 cake bowls.
Whisk the pudding mix, whipped topping, milk, and almond extract in a large bowl; beat well. Pour pudding mixture evenly into the cake bowls.
Evenly spoon cherry pie filling around the top edge of each cake. Chill cakes in refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Yummy or not :All-Around Good Smoothie recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 frozen banana, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons powdered protein supplement
1 1/2 tablespoons flax seed
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
Directions
In a blender, blend the milk, yogurt, banana, protein supplement, flax seed, honey, and strawberries until smooth.
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 frozen banana, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons powdered protein supplement
1 1/2 tablespoons flax seed
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
Directions
In a blender, blend the milk, yogurt, banana, protein supplement, flax seed, honey, and strawberries until smooth.
Yummy or not :Broccoli and Stilton Soup recipe.
Ingredients
1 onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 heads broccoli, chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken broth
4 ounces stilton cheese
Directions
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook onions in olive oil until translucent. Stir in broccoli and potatoes and cook until vegetables begin to release their moisture. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in cheese until melted.
Puree soup in a blender or food processor or with an immersion blender.
1 onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 heads broccoli, chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken broth
4 ounces stilton cheese
Directions
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook onions in olive oil until translucent. Stir in broccoli and potatoes and cook until vegetables begin to release their moisture. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in cheese until melted.
Puree soup in a blender or food processor or with an immersion blender.
Yummy or not :Blue Moon Salad recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
1 cup Red Delicious apples - peeled, cored and chopped
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
Directions
In a large serving bowl, combine the cabbage, radishes, and apple. Pour in the olive oil, and toss to coat. Add blue cheese, then mix in the vinegar. Chill until serving.
2 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
1 cup Red Delicious apples - peeled, cored and chopped
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
Directions
In a large serving bowl, combine the cabbage, radishes, and apple. Pour in the olive oil, and toss to coat. Add blue cheese, then mix in the vinegar. Chill until serving.
Yummy or not :Bramblewood Blackberry Pie recipe.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cold water
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups fresh blackberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Mix together 2 cups flour and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Make a well in the center, pour in the oil and water and stir together.
Separate the dough into two balls, using 3/4 of the dough for the first ball and 1/4 of the dough for the second. Place a sheet of wax paper over the bigger ball of dough, and roll it out; the dough can be crumbly, and the wax paper will help keep the dough in one large piece. Line an 8 inch pie pan with dough. Roll out the small ball of dough similarly, and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and cinnamon. Place berries in a large bowl, and sprinkle sugar mixture over the berries. Gently stir to coat. Spread filling into the dough lined pie pan. Cover with top crust, and pinch the crusts together. Poke holes in the top to allow steam to escape during baking. Line the edges of the crust with tin foil to prevent burning.
Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned and filling is hot and bubbly.
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cold water
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups fresh blackberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Mix together 2 cups flour and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Make a well in the center, pour in the oil and water and stir together.
Separate the dough into two balls, using 3/4 of the dough for the first ball and 1/4 of the dough for the second. Place a sheet of wax paper over the bigger ball of dough, and roll it out; the dough can be crumbly, and the wax paper will help keep the dough in one large piece. Line an 8 inch pie pan with dough. Roll out the small ball of dough similarly, and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and cinnamon. Place berries in a large bowl, and sprinkle sugar mixture over the berries. Gently stir to coat. Spread filling into the dough lined pie pan. Cover with top crust, and pinch the crusts together. Poke holes in the top to allow steam to escape during baking. Line the edges of the crust with tin foil to prevent burning.
Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned and filling is hot and bubbly.
Yummy or not :Baked Pancakes with Sausages recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound pork sausage links
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
5 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons shortening, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. Place sausages in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, white sugar and salt, set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs until light and fluffy. Add milk and shortening; mix well. Gradually stir in dry ingredients until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan. Arrange sausages on top of the batter.
Bake for 15 minutes, In the preheated oven, or until pancakes are cooked through. Cut into 10 pieces and serve hot with butter and syrup.
1 pound pork sausage links
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
5 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons shortening, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. Place sausages in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, white sugar and salt, set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs until light and fluffy. Add milk and shortening; mix well. Gradually stir in dry ingredients until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan. Arrange sausages on top of the batter.
Bake for 15 minutes, In the preheated oven, or until pancakes are cooked through. Cut into 10 pieces and serve hot with butter and syrup.
Yummy or not :Brussels Sprouts With Franks recipe.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
8 frankfurters, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup spicy vegetable juice cocktail
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large tomato, chopped
3 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Throw in the sliced frankfurters; continue to cook and stir until slightly browned. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Pour in the vegetable juice cocktail and Worcestershire sauce and add tomato, Brussels sprouts and pepper. Stir to blend, then cover and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until sprouts are tender.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
8 frankfurters, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup spicy vegetable juice cocktail
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large tomato, chopped
3 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Throw in the sliced frankfurters; continue to cook and stir until slightly browned. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Pour in the vegetable juice cocktail and Worcestershire sauce and add tomato, Brussels sprouts and pepper. Stir to blend, then cover and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until sprouts are tender.
Yummy or not :Baby Shower Raspberry Dip recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon raspberry extract
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Directions
In a medium bowl, place the sour cream, Neufchatel cheese, white sugar and raspberry extract. With an electric mixer, blend until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh raspberries to serve.
1 cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon raspberry extract
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Directions
In a medium bowl, place the sour cream, Neufchatel cheese, white sugar and raspberry extract. With an electric mixer, blend until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh raspberries to serve.
Yummy or not :Buffalo Chicken and Ranch Wraps recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound thin-sliced bacon
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
12 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup diced fresh tomato
3/4 cup ranch dressing, divided
Directions
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble when cool.
Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings, and cook and stir the chicken breast chunks until browned, about 10 minutes. Cover the skillet and allow chicken to continue cooking until no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. Stir in the Buffalo sauce and melted butter until chicken is thoroughly coated. Stir in the crumbled bacon. Keep the mixture warm.
Heat the tortillas, one at a time, in a large ungreased skillet over medium heat until they begin to form air bubbles and small brown spots. Fill each each warmed tortilla with about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling and a tablespoon or so of tomatoes; sprinkle the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing. Wrap the tortilla around the filling; serve warm.
1 pound thin-sliced bacon
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
12 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup diced fresh tomato
3/4 cup ranch dressing, divided
Directions
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble when cool.
Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings, and cook and stir the chicken breast chunks until browned, about 10 minutes. Cover the skillet and allow chicken to continue cooking until no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. Stir in the Buffalo sauce and melted butter until chicken is thoroughly coated. Stir in the crumbled bacon. Keep the mixture warm.
Heat the tortillas, one at a time, in a large ungreased skillet over medium heat until they begin to form air bubbles and small brown spots. Fill each each warmed tortilla with about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling and a tablespoon or so of tomatoes; sprinkle the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing. Wrap the tortilla around the filling; serve warm.
Yummy or not :Bacon Cheeseburger Rice recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 3/4 cups water
2/3 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chopped dill pickle
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the beef until no longer pink; drain. Add water, barbecue sauce, mustard, onion and pepper. Bring to a boil; stir in the rice. Sprinkle with cheese. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with pickles and bacon.
1 pound ground beef
1 3/4 cups water
2/3 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chopped dill pickle
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the beef until no longer pink; drain. Add water, barbecue sauce, mustard, onion and pepper. Bring to a boil; stir in the rice. Sprinkle with cheese. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with pickles and bacon.
Yummy or not :Brown Rice Roll-Ups with Vegetables recipe.
Ingredients
1/3 cup UNCLE BEN'S� Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice
1/8 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/8 cup green bell pepper, diced
3 plum tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons green onions, diced
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup poblano peppers, diced
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons sour cream (low fat)
Directions
Cook rice according to package directions.
Combine red and green peppers, tomato, green onions, poblano peppers, olive oil, lime juice and sour cream. Mix well. Add cooked rice and stir in.
To prepare roll-ups, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cheese and 3 tablespoons of vegetable rice mixture inside flour tortilla and roll firmly.
1/3 cup UNCLE BEN'S� Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice
1/8 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/8 cup green bell pepper, diced
3 plum tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons green onions, diced
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup poblano peppers, diced
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons sour cream (low fat)
Directions
Cook rice according to package directions.
Combine red and green peppers, tomato, green onions, poblano peppers, olive oil, lime juice and sour cream. Mix well. Add cooked rice and stir in.
To prepare roll-ups, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cheese and 3 tablespoons of vegetable rice mixture inside flour tortilla and roll firmly.
Yummy or not :Apple Sour Cream Streusel Cake recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 apple - peeled, cored and sliced
2 tablespoons apple jelly
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a large bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter or margarine with the granulated sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the sour cream and vanilla. In another bowl, stir together the 3 cups flour, salt, and baking powder. Beat into the creamed mixture.
Turn half the batter into a greased and floured tube pan. Sprinkle with half the streusel mixture.
To Make Streusel: Mix together 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts until crumbly.
Lay the apple slices on top and dot with the jelly. Cover with the remaining batter and sprinkle with the remaining streusel. Bake the cake in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 1 hour, or until it tests done with a toothpick. Transfer to a rack to cool. Makes 16 servings.
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 apple - peeled, cored and sliced
2 tablespoons apple jelly
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a large bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter or margarine with the granulated sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the sour cream and vanilla. In another bowl, stir together the 3 cups flour, salt, and baking powder. Beat into the creamed mixture.
Turn half the batter into a greased and floured tube pan. Sprinkle with half the streusel mixture.
To Make Streusel: Mix together 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts until crumbly.
Lay the apple slices on top and dot with the jelly. Cover with the remaining batter and sprinkle with the remaining streusel. Bake the cake in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 1 hour, or until it tests done with a toothpick. Transfer to a rack to cool. Makes 16 servings.
Yummy or not :Blueberry Buckle recipe.
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 cups fresh blueberries
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup cold butter
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in the blueberries. Pour into greased 9-in. square baking pan.
For topping, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over blueberry mixture. Bake at 375 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 cups fresh blueberries
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup cold butter
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in the blueberries. Pour into greased 9-in. square baking pan.
For topping, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over blueberry mixture. Bake at 375 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Yummy or not :Awesome Red Wine Pot Roast recipe.
Ingredients
3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup red wine
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 onion, sliced
6 red potatoes, washed and halved
6 carrot, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths
8 pearl onions, peeled and halved
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Sprinkle the roast evenly with the flour and set aside. Heat the canola oil in an oven-proof Dutch oven with lid over medium-high heat. Brown the roast on all sides, about 10 minutes total; remove from the heat. Pour in the water and wine. Sprinkle with the basil, marjoram, thyme, salt, and pepper. Arrange the onion slices on the roast.
Replace the cover and bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours. Add the potatoes, carrots, and pearl onions. Pour in additional water if the roast looks dry. Continue baking covered until the roast pulls apart easily with a fork, about 1 hour longer.
3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup red wine
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 onion, sliced
6 red potatoes, washed and halved
6 carrot, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths
8 pearl onions, peeled and halved
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Sprinkle the roast evenly with the flour and set aside. Heat the canola oil in an oven-proof Dutch oven with lid over medium-high heat. Brown the roast on all sides, about 10 minutes total; remove from the heat. Pour in the water and wine. Sprinkle with the basil, marjoram, thyme, salt, and pepper. Arrange the onion slices on the roast.
Replace the cover and bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours. Add the potatoes, carrots, and pearl onions. Pour in additional water if the roast looks dry. Continue baking covered until the roast pulls apart easily with a fork, about 1 hour longer.
Yummy or not :Blueberry Zucchini Bread recipe.
Ingredients
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups white sugar
2 cups shredded zucchini
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 pint fresh blueberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 4 mini-loaf pans.
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar. Fold in the zucchini. Beat in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gently fold in the blueberries. Transfer to the prepared mini-loaf pans.
Bake 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in pans, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups white sugar
2 cups shredded zucchini
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 pint fresh blueberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 4 mini-loaf pans.
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar. Fold in the zucchini. Beat in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gently fold in the blueberries. Transfer to the prepared mini-loaf pans.
Bake 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in pans, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Yummy or not :Beer Braised Irish Stew and Colcannon recipe.
Ingredients
Irish Stew:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 cup coarsely chopped carrot
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 slices bacon
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
1/4 cup milk, warmed
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until very hot, and brown the meat in 2 batches, stirring to brown the cubes on all sides. Return all the meat to the Dutch oven, sprinkle with flour, and stir lightly to coat the meat with flour. Stir in onion, carrots, dark beer, bay leaves, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cover.
Place the Dutch oven into the preheated oven, and cook for 45 minutes; uncover, stir the stew, and cook until the beef is very tender and the liquid is reduced by half, about 45 more minutes.
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
About 30 minutes before the stew is ready, make the colcannon: Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
Place the cabbage into a microwave-safe bowl, and add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave on High for about 2 1/2 minutes; uncover (watch out for steam) and stir the cabbage. Cover and microwave for about 2 1/2 more minutes, until the cabbage is slightly tender but not mushy. Drain excess liquid, and set the cabbage aside, covered.
Place the potatoes into a large bowl, and add milk, butter, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Beat the potatoes with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in the cabbage, crumbled bacon, and parsley until well combined.
To serve, place a scoop of colcannon onto a plate, make a hollow, and fill with braised beef stew.
Irish Stew:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 cup coarsely chopped carrot
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 slices bacon
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
1/4 cup milk, warmed
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until very hot, and brown the meat in 2 batches, stirring to brown the cubes on all sides. Return all the meat to the Dutch oven, sprinkle with flour, and stir lightly to coat the meat with flour. Stir in onion, carrots, dark beer, bay leaves, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cover.
Place the Dutch oven into the preheated oven, and cook for 45 minutes; uncover, stir the stew, and cook until the beef is very tender and the liquid is reduced by half, about 45 more minutes.
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
About 30 minutes before the stew is ready, make the colcannon: Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
Place the cabbage into a microwave-safe bowl, and add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave on High for about 2 1/2 minutes; uncover (watch out for steam) and stir the cabbage. Cover and microwave for about 2 1/2 more minutes, until the cabbage is slightly tender but not mushy. Drain excess liquid, and set the cabbage aside, covered.
Place the potatoes into a large bowl, and add milk, butter, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Beat the potatoes with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in the cabbage, crumbled bacon, and parsley until well combined.
To serve, place a scoop of colcannon onto a plate, make a hollow, and fill with braised beef stew.
Yummy or not :Berry Good Smoothie II recipe.
Ingredients
1 nectarine, pitted
3/4 cup strawberries, hulled
3/4 cup blueberries, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup crushed ice
Directions
In a blender combine nectarine, strawberries, blueberries, milk powder and crushed ice. Blend until smooth. pour into glasses and serve.
1 nectarine, pitted
3/4 cup strawberries, hulled
3/4 cup blueberries, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup crushed ice
Directions
In a blender combine nectarine, strawberries, blueberries, milk powder and crushed ice. Blend until smooth. pour into glasses and serve.
Yummy or not :Baked Fish Creole recipe.
Ingredients
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
1/4 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 pound cod fillets
2 tomatoes, sliced
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
In a Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic. Cook until tender about 4 minutes. Add the celery and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes. Do not brown add the flour and stir well. Cook for 3 minutes.
Stir in the milk and bring just to a boil. Season with salt, pepper and hot sauce. Stir in the chili sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Place rice into the bottom of the prepared pan. Arrange the fish fillets over the rice in a single layer. Place the sliced tomatoes over the fish and pour the sauce over the top.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 minutes or until fish is just cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
1/4 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 pound cod fillets
2 tomatoes, sliced
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
In a Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic. Cook until tender about 4 minutes. Add the celery and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes. Do not brown add the flour and stir well. Cook for 3 minutes.
Stir in the milk and bring just to a boil. Season with salt, pepper and hot sauce. Stir in the chili sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Place rice into the bottom of the prepared pan. Arrange the fish fillets over the rice in a single layer. Place the sliced tomatoes over the fish and pour the sauce over the top.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 minutes or until fish is just cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
Yummy or not :Absolutely Excellent Oatmeal Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup sour milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla and sour milk. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the rolled oats, and your choice of additions. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup sour milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla and sour milk. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the rolled oats, and your choice of additions. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Yummy or not :Banana Cream Pie II recipe.
Ingredients
4 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup crushed ice
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
2 bananas, sliced
Directions
Place heavy whipping cream and half and half cream in a mixing bowl. Whip with an electric mixer, starting on low speed. Add ice, and continue mixing for about 5 minutes. Add pudding mix. Increase to medium speed, and mix another 5 minutes. Turn mixer to high speed, and mix until pudding is very stiff.
Line bottom of pie crust with one banana, sliced. Fill pie shell with filling until level with top, using about half of the prepared filling. Top with slices of second banana. Pile on the rest of the filling, shaping with rubber spatula to form a high center cone; the higher the pie, the more spectacular. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until thoroughly chilled.
To serve, top each piece with freshly whipped cream and a few slices of banana for garnish.
4 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup crushed ice
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
2 bananas, sliced
Directions
Place heavy whipping cream and half and half cream in a mixing bowl. Whip with an electric mixer, starting on low speed. Add ice, and continue mixing for about 5 minutes. Add pudding mix. Increase to medium speed, and mix another 5 minutes. Turn mixer to high speed, and mix until pudding is very stiff.
Line bottom of pie crust with one banana, sliced. Fill pie shell with filling until level with top, using about half of the prepared filling. Top with slices of second banana. Pile on the rest of the filling, shaping with rubber spatula to form a high center cone; the higher the pie, the more spectacular. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until thoroughly chilled.
To serve, top each piece with freshly whipped cream and a few slices of banana for garnish.
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