8/08/2011

Yummy or not :Broiled SPAM� and Cheese Open Face Sandwiches recipe.

Ingredients
3 slices bread
1 cup fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM�), grated
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Place the three slices of bread onto a baking sheet. Stir together the luncheon meat and Cheddar cheese in a bowl. Press the meat and cheese mixture on top of each slice of bread.
Broil in the preheated oven until the sandwiches are hot and the topping is beginning to brown on top, 3 to 5 minutes.

Yummy or not :Black and Tan recipe.

Ingredients
1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle lager beer (such as Harp�)
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Irish stout beer (such as Guinness�)

Directions
Gently pour half the lager beer into a tall beer glass. Place a large tablespoon, dome side up, an inch or so above the lager beer, with the tip of the spoon pointed slightly downhill. Slowly pour half the stout beer over the tablespoon, so the stout gently pours down the side of the glass in a thick trickle. Allow to stand a few seconds so 2 distinct layers of beer form.

Yummy or not :Broiled Herb Butter Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions
Preheat oven to Broil/Grill and line broiler pan with aluminum foil.
Place chicken on pan. In a small bowl combine the butter, garlic, parsley, rosemary and thyme and mix together, then evenly spread a dollop of mixture on each chicken breast.
Broil in preheated oven, turning and frequently coating with remaining herb/butter mixture, for about 15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Yummy or not :Beans and Greens recipe.

Ingredients
4 (14.5 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can great Northern beans, with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, with liquid
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Directions
Place broth and spinach in a pot over medium heat, and cook 5 minutes, or until spinach is thawed. Mix in dark and light kidney beans, black beans and liquid, great northern beans and liquid, pinto beans and liquid, and oil. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Yummy or not :Asparagus Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup Chardonnay wine
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 packet dry hollandaise sauce mix
16 fresh steamed asparagus tips
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
To Marinate: Place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Pour wine over chicken, then sprinkle with tarragon. Cover dish and refrigerate to marinate for 2 hours.
Preheat oven to broil/grill.
Remove chicken from dish or bowl, discarding remaining marinade, and broil/grill for 25 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear.
Meanwhile, prepare hollandaise sauce according to package directions. When chicken is cooked, place 4 spears of steamed asparagus on each chicken breast and dribble with prepared hollandaise sauce to taste. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Yummy or not :Best Ever Chocolate-Free Blondies recipe.

Ingredients
3 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 cup unsalted butter
2 1/3 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups peanut butter chips
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon (if desired); set aside.
In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved and remove from heat. Allow the mixture to cool. Beat eggs into the mixture one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Mix in the sifted ingredients one third at a time, mixing just enough to blend. Fold in peanut butter chips and pecans. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven for chewy blondies, or 35 to 40 minutes for drier, firmer blondies. When done, you can either let them cool and cut into squares for serving, or you can scoop out a hot blondie and cover with vanilla ice cream for a real treat.

Yummy or not :Beef and Biscuit recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green chile pepper
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, onion and green chile pepper; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder ,and garlic salt. Simmer while preparing the biscuits.
Separate biscuit dough into 10 biscuits. Pull each biscuit into 2 layers. Press 10 biscuit halves on the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish to form bottom crust. Reserve the other 10 biscuit halves for the top layer.
Remove meat mixture from heat, and stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheese, sour cream, and egg; mix well. Spoon over bottom crust. Arrange remaining biscuit halves to form top crust, and spoon remaining cheese evenly over the top.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until biscuits are a deep golden brown color.

Yummy or not :BLT Bow Tie Pasta Salad recipe.

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
6 cups torn romaine
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium tomato, diced
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, romaine, chicken, tomato and bacon. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, water, barbecue sauce, vinegar and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

Yummy or not :Beef, Asparagus and Portobello Stir-Fry recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, 3/4 inch thick
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 3/4 cups Swanson� Beef Broth (regular, Lower Sodium or Certified Organic)
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch diagonal pieces
2 large portobello mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup roasted red pepper strips
4 cups hot cooked regular long-grain white rice, cooked without salt

Directions
Slice beef into very thin strips. Mix cornstarch, broth, soy, sugar and garlic powder until smooth. Set aside.
Cook beef in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned.
Add asparagus, mushrooms and roasted pepper. Stir broth mixture and add. Cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Serve over rice.

Yummy or not :Biscuits With Deer Maple Gravy recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup self-rising flour
1/2 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound boneless venison steak, cubed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
To make biscuits, mix the self-rising flour and sugar together in a bowl, and stir in the melted butter and 3/4 cup of milk. Knead the dough very lightly for 5 to 7 times, until it barely hangs together, and roll out to 1/2 inch thick on a floured surface. Cut biscuits with a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass dipped in flour.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and place the deer meat into the hot butter. Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper, and pan-fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the meat to a platter.
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Stir in 1 cup of milk and the maple syrup, and whisk in all-purpose flour until smooth. Bring the gravy back to a simmer, add salt and pepper to taste, and allow to thicken, whisking to avoid lumps. Return the deer meat to the gravy, and simmer until the gravy is thick, 5-10 minutes. Serve over biscuits.

Yummy or not :Barbecued Shrimp recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups butter
2 cups olive oil
3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
6 tablespoons ground black pepper
4 lemons, sliced
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
4 teaspoons salt
8 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined

Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan. Add Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, lemons, hot sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic, paprika and salt to the saucepan. Mix well and simmer 5 to 7 minutes.
Divide shrimp between two Dutch ovens. Pour 1/2 of the sauce into one Dutch oven and 1/2 of the sauce into the other. Heat the sauce in both Dutch ovens to a simmer and cook the shrimp for 6 to 8 minutes; until the shrimp begin to turn pink.
When the shrimp have begun to turn pink pour the shrimp and sauce from both Dutch ovens into a large baking pan (or two pans depending on how much sauce you have). Bake the shrimp for 10 minutes, stirring once.

Yummy or not :Bacon-Colby Lasagna recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
2 pounds sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
24 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
8 cups shredded Colby cheese

Directions
In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the bacon, tomato sauce, tomatoes, sugar and salt; cook until heated through.
Spread 1 cup meat sauce in each of two greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dishes. Layer four noodles, 1-2/3 cups meat sauce, 1-1/3 cups cheese in each dish. Repeat layers twice.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Yummy or not :Breakfast Buns recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, 1/2 cup sugar and baking powder; cut in butter. Combine eggs, vanilla and milk; add to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Add raisins. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over buns. Bake at 325 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until light golden brown. Serve warm.

Yummy or not :Blue Cheese, Port, and Walnut Spread recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound blue cheese
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup port wine
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Directions
In a food processor blend together cheese, butter, and port until the mixture is smooth. In a bowl, combine the cheese mix and the walnuts. Transfer the spread to a crock. Chill.

Yummy or not :Bandito Baked Beans recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup Pace� Picante Sauce
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

Directions
Heat the oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it's tender.
Stir the picante sauce, molasses, mustard, pork and beans and black beans in the saucepan and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbling.

Yummy or not :Bacon and Cheese Tartlets recipe.

Ingredients
1 (9.5 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm� Mini Puff Pastry Shells
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 medium green onions, chopped
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Directions
Bake, cool and remove the "top" of the shells according to the package directions. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
Stir the cheese, mayonnaise, green onions and bacon in a small bowl. Divide the cheese mixture among the shells. Bake for 5 minutes or until hot.

Yummy or not :Baked Lamb Chops recipe.

Ingredients
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
12 (5.5 ounce) lamb chops
2 cups dry bread crumbs

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, combine the eggs and the Worcestershire sauce; stir well. Dip each lamb chop in the sauce and then lightly dredge in the bread crumbs. Then arrange them in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes, turn chops over, and cook for 20 more minutes, or to desired doneness.

Yummy or not :Breakfast Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cups cornflakes
1/2 cup raisins

Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Add flour and baking soda; mix well. Stir in bacon, cornflakes and raisins. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in the refrigerator.

Yummy or not :Baked Stuffed Zucchini recipe.

Ingredients
1 medium zucchini
6 large fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 dash white pepper
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Chop pulp; set shells aside. In a nonstick skillet, saute the zucchini pulp, mushrooms and onion in butter for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add wine or broth. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Stir in salt and pepper.
Place zucchini shells in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes; drain. Fill shells with mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned.

Yummy or not :Bell Peppers and Pasta recipe.

Ingredients
2 1/4 cups uncooked penne or medium tube pasta
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 1-1/2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Add the sweet peppers; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the olives, oregano, salt and cayenne. Add water; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Drain pasta and stir into skillet. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese. Serve immediately.

Yummy or not :Blueberry, Banana, and Peanut Butter Smoothie recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon flax seed meal or wheat germ
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 cup milk

Directions
Put ground flax seed meal or wheat germ into blender to grind and further breakdown. This will also eliminate any bitterness from the flax seed.
Place the banana, blueberries, peanut butter, honey, yogurt, and milk into the blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Pour into glasses to serve.

Yummy or not :Apple Cider Pancakes recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups complete pancake mix
1 1/4 cups apple cider
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
butter flavored cooking spray

Directions
Place pancake mix into a medium bowl, and stir in apple cider. Apple cider may be adjusted to achieve the desired thickness. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and vanilla. Mix in walnuts if using.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and spray with cooking spray. Use about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake. Cook 3 to 4 pancakes at a time. Turn over when bubbles appear in the center, and cook until golden on the other side. Serve immediately with pats of butter and maple syrup.

Yummy or not :Bacon-Swiss Tossed Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups mixed salad greens
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
8 ounces sliced Swiss cheese, julienned
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, salt and pepper. In a large salad bowl, layer a third of the greens and a third of the mayonnaise mixture, onion, peas and cheese. Repeat the layers twice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, add the bacon and toss.

Yummy or not :Bridal Shower Cake recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
3 cups sifted cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 egg whites

Directions
Grease two eight inch round cake pans. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Sift flour with baking powder and salt, and add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat well. Stir in vanilla.
In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Divide batter into prepared pans.
Bake for about 25 minutes. Cool. Cover with white butter icing, and decorate as desired. Makes 15 to 20 servings.

Yummy or not :Artichoke and Black Olive Baked Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
4 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
6 chicken drumsticks
2 (6.5 ounce) jars marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, drained
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place chicken breasts and drumsticks in a 9x13 inch baking dish, bone side down. Spread artichokes and olives around chicken, then mix wine and broth together in a small bowl and pour mixture all over chicken. Sprinkle with tarragon and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through (juices run clear) and browned.

Yummy or not :Apricot Glazed Pork Roast recipe.

Ingredients
1 (10.5 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Chicken Broth
1 (18 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
4 pounds boneless pork loin roast

Directions
Mix broth, preserves, onion and mustard in 3 1/2-qt. slow cooker. Cut pork to fit. Add to cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 9 hr.* or until done.

Yummy or not :Blueberry Buckle II recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups blueberries
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C); lightly grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, cream together 1/4 cup butter and 3/4 cup sugar. Beat in egg. Beat in milk. Combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt, and stir into butter mixture. Finally, fold in blueberries and spread mixture into prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon and 1/3 cup flour. Mix together until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then sprinkle over blueberry mixture.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until topping is golden.

Yummy or not :Barbecued Chicken Salad Sandwiches recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 Kaiser rolls, split
8 tomato slices
8 lettuce leaves

Directions
Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add barbecue sauce. Seal the bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight.
Grill chicken, covered, over medium-hot heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Cool; cover and refrigerate chicken until chilled.
Chop chicken; place in a bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, onion, celery, salt and pepper flakes. Serve on rolls with tomato and lettuce.

Yummy or not :Baked Kale Chips recipe.

Ingredients
1 bunch kale
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a non insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper.
With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces. Wash and thoroughly dry kale with a salad spinner. Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning salt.
Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt, 10 to 15 minutes.

Yummy or not :Anytime Almonds recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups dry roasted almonds, no salt added
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (do not use regular table salt)

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a bowl, mix together almonds, olive oil, garlic, and rosemary until nuts are completely coated. Season with salt. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Yummy or not :Breakfast Treat recipe.

Ingredients
6 slices bread
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese slices
1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard
2 cups milk

Directions
Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. Line pan with slices of bread.
Place slices of cheese over bread. Sprinkle diced ham over cheese. Pour melted butter over ham, cheese and bread. Beat together eggs, salt, mustard and milk; pour over bread slices.
Cover pan and refrigerate overnight. Bake in preheat oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for one hour or until set. Serve warm.

Yummy or not :Betsy's Mandarin Orange Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup white sugar
1 head red leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments, drained

Directions
In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well. Refrigerate until use.
In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, cook and stir the almonds and sugar until the sugar is melted and the almonds are coated. Remove from heat, cool, and break apart. Store at room temperature until ready to serve salad.
In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, celery, oranges, almonds and dressing until evenly coated.

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.