8/15/2011

Yummy or not :Breakfast Porridge recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup water
1 pitted prune, chopped
1 tablespoon raisins
2 tablespoons oat bran
2 tablespoons wheat bran
1 tablespoon wheat germ
1 tablespoon flax seed
1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Directions
Bring the water with the prune and raisins to a boil in a pot; cook at a boil for 3 minutes. Stir the oat bran, wheat bran, wheat germ, flax seed, and honey into the fruit mixture. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Yummy or not :Blueberry Upside-Down Cake recipe.

Ingredients
6 tablespoons softened butter, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups fresh blueberries
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
whipped topping

Directions
In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in brown sugar. Spread into an ungreased 8-in. baking dish. Arrange blueberries in a single layer over brown sugar mixture; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream remaining butter; beat in sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Carefully pour over blueberries.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of cake comes out clean. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Cool. Serve with whipped topping if desired.

Yummy or not :Black Walnut Pound Cake recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped black walnuts
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift together flour and baking powder; add alternately with milk and extracts to creamed mixture, beating on low speed just until combined. Fold in nuts. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for about 1 hour and 25 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack before removing from pan. Cool thoroughly. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a medium mixing bowl. Add sugar and mix well. Add vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread on cooled cake. Cake can be made with or without frosting.

Yummy or not :Bond's Vesper recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup gin
1 fluid ounce Russian vodka
1 tablespoon Lillet blanc
1 lemon twist

Directions
Pour gin, vodka, and Lillet over ice. Shake or stir (remember, Bond doesn't give a damn anymore!), then strain into a martini glass. Garnish with lemon twist. Enjoy, preferably while dressed in a tux and betting the Crown Jewels at the poker table.

Yummy or not :Authentic Mexican Tortillas recipe.

Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup hot water

Directions
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Either by hand or with a pastry cutter, cut in the shortening till the mixture is crumbly. If the mixture looks more floury than crumbly, be sure to add just one or two more tablespoons of shortening till it is crumbly. Add about 3/4 cup hot water to the mixture, or just enough to make the ingredients look moist.
With your hand or a large fork, knead the mixture making sure to rub the dough against the sides of the large mixing bowl to gather any clinging dough. If the dough still sticks to the side of the bowl, add a couple more tablespoons of flour until the dough forms a soft round shape. The dough is ready to roll out now, but it is best to let it rest. Cover it with a dish towel, and let it sit for about an hour or so.
Take the dough, and pull it apart into 10 to 12 balls. Lightly flour your rolling area, and roll each ball with a rolling pin to about 1/8 inch thickness.
Place each tortilla on a medium hot cast iron skillet. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla does not look doughy.

Yummy or not :Aunt Blanche's Blueberry Muffins recipe.

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

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour muffin pan or use paper liners. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together and set aside.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Add milk and flour mixture. Beat until combined. Stir in blueberries.
Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.

Yummy or not :Buckeye Cookies II recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups butter, softened
4 cups peanut butter
2 pounds confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions
Mix together margarine, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and graham cracker crumbs by hand. Form into 2 inch balls and place on wax paper.
Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Melt chocolate chips in top of double boiler. Put a toothpick in the peanut butter balls and dip in chocolate until 3/4 covered. Place on waxed paper to cool.

Yummy or not :Argentine Corn Pie recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups frozen corn
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup onion, chopped
2 cups milk
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
1 egg, beaten

Directions
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place 1 egg into a saucepan cover with water by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, immediately remove from the heat and let the egg stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water and cool the egg under cold running water in the sink; peel and chop the egg. Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Stir in the corn and return to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes; strain and set aside to cool.
Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour the milk into the saucepan and whisk in the cornstarch. Add the butter, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer whisking constantly, then cook for 2 minutes until the butter has melted and the sauce has thickened. Stir in the hard boiled egg and corn; pour into the pie crust. Brush the crust with the beaten egg.
Bake in the preheated oven until the crust and the pie are golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Yummy or not :Best Darn Minestrone Soup Around recipe.

Ingredients
8 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
4 (15 ounce) cans mixed vegetables, with liquid
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, with liquid
2 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained
4 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Directions
In a large stock pot over medium heat, stir and cook onions in butter until soft. Add broth, mixed vegetables, kidney beans, tomatoes, spinach, and tomato paste; simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours.
Using a slotted spoon, remove about half of the vegetables to a blender or food processor, reserving liquid in stock pot. Puree the vegetables until smooth and return them to stock pot.
Stir in garlic powder, parsley, salt, pepper, basil, macaroni, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, garbanzo beans, and heavy cream; cook for 1/2 hour, stirring frequently. Pour into bowls and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese.

Yummy or not :All-American Chips and Dip recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) container light sour cream
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
1 red bell pepper, top and seeds removed
1 (12 ounce) package blue corn tortilla chips

Directions
Mix together the sour cream and ranch dressing mix in a bowl. Spoon the mixture into the bell pepper. Place the pepper in the center of a white serving platter. Arrange the tortilla chips around the pepper.

Yummy or not :Broccoli Crab Bisque recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup sliced leeks, white part only
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli florets
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed

Directions
In a large saucepan, saute leeks, mushrooms, broccoli and garlic in butter until tender. Add flour, thyme, pepper and bay leaf; mix well. Stir in the broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add the cheese and crab; stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Yummy or not :Bavarian Sausage Supper recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups coleslaw mix
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 1/4 cups water
3/4 pound fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, sliced
1 (4.5 ounce) package quick-cooking noodles and sour cream chive sauce mix
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds

Directions
In a skillet, saute coleslaw mix and carrots in butter until crisp-tender. Add water; bring to a boil. Stir in remaining ingredients. Return to a boil; cook for 8 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.

Yummy or not :Autumn Squash Casserole recipe.

Ingredients
3 pounds buttercup squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash white pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
6 cups sliced peeled apples
1/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups cornflakes cereal, coarsely crushed
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter

Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the squash pieces in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; then mash the squash with 1/4 cup butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, salt, and white pepper.
Heat the 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over low heat; stir in sliced apples and sprinkle with the white sugar. Cover and cook over low heat until barely tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread the apples in a 3-quart casserole. Spoon the mashed squash evenly over the apples.
Stir together the cornflakes, pecans, the 1/2 cup brown sugar, and melted butter. Sprinkle the cornflake mixture evenly over the squash.
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 15 minutes.

Yummy or not :Apple Cider Floats recipe.

Ingredients
4 (1/4 cup) scoops vanilla ice cream
2 cups fresh apple cider

Directions
Place two scoops of ice cream into each glass. Pour 1 cup of apple cider into each glass, and serve.

Yummy or not :BBQ Meatballs recipe.

Ingredients
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup vodka
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
3 pounds ground beef
2 pounds ground turkey
1 (15 ounce) package Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (14.25 ounce) cans tomato puree
1 (18 ounce) bottle hickory smoke flavored barbeque sauce
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 cup brown sugar
1 (14 ounce) bottle ketchup
1/2 cup vodka
2 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Directions
In a large bowl, combine eggs, 1/2 cup vodka and Worcestershire sauce. Season with 2 tablespoons onion flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix in ground beef, ground turkey and bread crumbs. Shape into meatballs, and set aside.
In a very large pot over medium heat, Combine crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, barbeque sauce, pineapple, brown sugar, ketchup, and 1/2 cup vodka. Season to taste with onion flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer.
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until evenly brown on all sides. Carefully place into sauce, and simmer for at least an hour.

Yummy or not :Breaded Toasted Ravioli recipe.

Ingredients
1 egg white
1 teaspoon water
1 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 (25 ounce) package cheese ravioli, thawed if frozen
cooking spray

Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place a wire rack on a baking sheet.
Beat together the egg white and water in a small bowl. Mix bread crumbs, oregano, basil, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
Dip each ravioli in the beaten egg, and then roll in the bread crumb mixture. Spray both sides of breaded ravioli with cooking spray; place on the wire rack.
Bake breaded ravioli in preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, 15 to 25 minutes.

Yummy or not :Apple Cinnamon Party Shots recipe.

Ingredients
1 (3 ounce) package green apple flavored gelatin mix
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup cold water
3/4 cup cinnamon schnapps

Directions
Dissolve the gelatin mix in boiling water, stirring for about 2 minutes. Stir in the cold water and schnapps and pour into shot sized disposable cups. Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.

Yummy or not :Barbecue Muncher Mix recipe.

Ingredients
4 cups Corn Chex� cereal
4 cups Wheat Chex� cereal
2 cups square-shaped cheese flavored crackers
2 cups pretzel sticks
2 cups mixed nuts or dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup butter or margarine
4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Directions
In a large roasting pan, combine the cereals, crackers, pretzels and nuts; set aside. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in the barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce and seasoned salt until blended. Pour over cereal mixture and stir to coat.
Bake, uncovered, at 250 degrees F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Yummy or not :Beef Curry Soup recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound cubed beef stew meat
2 onions, chopped
2 tablespoons margarine
6 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 bay leaves
2 potatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons salt

Directions
In a large saucepan or pot, brown the beef cubes and onions in butter or margarine.
Add the beef stock, curry and bay leaves. Cook at low heat for 30 minutes.
Add the potatoes, vinegar, and salt. Simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until all is tender. Serve hot!!

Yummy or not :Apple Butter I recipe.

Ingredients
8 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
4 cups white sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
Fill a slow cooker with diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Cover, and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 12 hours, or until thick and dark golden in color.
Pack into small, freezer-safe containers leaving 3/4 inch space at the top. Store in the freezer.

Yummy or not :Baby Carrots And Brussels Sprouts Glazed With Brown Sugar and Pepper recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds baby carrots
2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and scored
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Directions
Blanch carrots in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer carrots to bowl of ice water using slotted spoon. Return water to boil. Add sprouts and blanch until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to another bowl of ice water. Drain vegetables, and refrigerate if making ahead.
Bring stock, butter or margarine, and brown sugar to a boil in a heavy large skillet. Stir until sugar dissolves. Boil until reduced by half, about 7 minutes. Can be prepared 6 hours ahead; return to boil before continuing. Add carrots. Cook until almost tender and sauce begins to coat, shaking pan occasionally, about 6 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts and pepper. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.

Yummy or not :Brownie Mix in a Jar III recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
Mix together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart sized wide mouth canning jar. Add flour mixture last. Press each layer firmly in place.
Attach this message to jar: Butterscotch Brownies 1. Empty jar of brownie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. 2. Add: 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Mix in 2 eggs, slightly beaten and 2 teaspoons vanilla. 3. Mix until completely blended. 4. Spread batter into a sprayed 9 x 13 inch metal pan. 5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes in baking pan. Cut brownies into 1 1/2 inch squares. Cool completely in pan. Makes 2 dozen brownies.

Yummy or not :Blueberry Crisp II recipe.

Ingredients
4 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the blueberries into an 8 inch square baking dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in the mayonnaise until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the berries.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is lightly browned.

Yummy or not :Bacon and Swiss Quiche recipe.

Ingredients
1 (9 inch) frozen pie crust, thawed
1 3/4 pounds sliced bacon
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prick bottom and sides of pie crust and bake 10 minutes, until lightly brown; set aside to cool.
Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
In a bowl, mix eggs, milk, mustard and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, toss bacon with flour to lightly coat. Spread 3/4 bacon mixture and Swiss cheese over bottom of pie crust. Pour egg mixture over bacon mixture. Top with remaining bacon mixture.
Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a fork inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Yummy or not :Baked Barbecued Beef recipe.

Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 small onions, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 hamburger buns, split

Directions
In a Dutch oven, brown beef and onions; drain. Stir in the next eight ingredients. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve on buns.

Yummy or not :Baingan Bharta (Eggplant Curry) recipe.

Ingredients
1 large eggplant
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tomato, diced
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 bunch cilantro, finely chopped

Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Place eggplant on a medium baking sheet. Bake 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until tender. Remove from heat, cool, peel, and chop.
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Mix in cumin seeds and onion. Cook and stir until onion is tender.
Mix ginger garlic paste, curry powder, and tomato into the saucepan, and cook about 1 minute. Stir in yogurt. Mix in eggplant and jalapeno pepper, and season with salt. Cover, and cook 10 minutes over high heat. Remove cover, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

Yummy or not :Apple-Cranberry Crostada recipe.

Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
2 pounds Granny Smith apples (or other firm, crisp apples), peeled, quartered, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 pound Macintosh apples (or other soft-textured apples that fall apart when cooked), peeled, quartered, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed but still cold (follow package directions)
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon sugar
Optional: Ice cream or lightly sweetened whipped cream (optional)

Directions
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples, 1/2 cup sugar and cranberries; cover and cook until apples release their liquid, about 5 minutes. Remove lid and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until soft apples fall apart and juices thicken to a thin-syrup consistency, about 5 minutes longer. Pour onto a large-lipped cookie sheet or jellyroll pan and cool to room temperature. (Can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 5 days.)
Adjust oven rack to low position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Open puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured work surface. Roll into a rectangle, about 10 by 16 inches. Transfer to a large cookie sheet. (I suggest lining the sheet with parchment paper; this ensures the crostada doesn't stick and allows easy cleanup.)
Spread cooked apples over pastry, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold up pastry borders over apples. Unfold corners and form ruffled creases to keep dough from overlapping. Brush pastry border with egg white and sprinkle with the remaining 1 Tb. sugar. Bake until pastry is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with optional ice cream or whipped cream.

Yummy or not :Asparagus Casserole I recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups crushed saltine crackers
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (15 ounce) can asparagus, drained with liquid reserved
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a small bowl, mix together the Cheddar cheese and cracker crumbs. In another dish, stir together the melted butter, soup, and the juice from the can of asparagus.
Use half of the cracker mixture to make a layer in the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Arrange half of the asparagus spears over the crumbs, sprinkle with 1/2 of the almonds, then pour 1/2 of the soup mixture over. Build another layer, starting with the remaining asparagus spears, then the remaining soup mixture, and ending with the remaining cheese and crumbs on top.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden.

Yummy or not :Banana Butterscotch Bread recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1 large egg
3 ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 9x5-inch loaf pans. Set aside. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Set aside.
Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Beat in the egg, then stir in the mashed bananas. Pour in the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in the butterscotch chips and walnuts; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Yummy or not :Broccoli Cheese Pie recipe.

Ingredients
1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs, beaten

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Bring about 1 inch water to a boil in a pot. Place the chopped broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water, and steam 5 minutes, or until tender but firm.
In a bowl, mix the Cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and mustard. Mix in 1/4 cup butter until evenly moist. Press into the bottom and sides of an 8 inch pie dish.
Melt the 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and mushrooms until tender. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour, half and half, 1 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mix in steamed broccoli. Gradually stir in eggs. Transfer to the pie crust.
Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and continue baking 20 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Yummy or not :Banana Meatloaf recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon minced onion
3/4 cup mashed banana
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, banana, salt, pepper, paprika and dry mustard until well mixed. Shape into a loaf and place in prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven 1 hour, or until no longer pink in the center.

Yummy or not :Best White Icing Ever recipe.

Ingredients
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup shortening
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon clear imitation vanilla extract

Directions
In a large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, water and vanilla. Beat on low speed to combine, then beat on medium speed for a full five minutes. It won't look like Icing at first, but keep the mixer going for a full five minutes, and then you're done!
Note: If you're not using this for decorating, but just for icing the cake, thin the icing by adding 3 tbs. of corn syrup, or water to the icing.

Yummy or not :Baked Chicken and Okra recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups uncooked white rice
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved
2 cups small fresh okra
2 bay leaves
5 cups chicken broth
salt and black pepper to taste

Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Spread the rice over the bottom of a 10x15 inch baking dish. Layer the chicken pieces, tomatoes, okra, and bay leaves on top of the rice. Pour the broth and reserved tomato juice over the ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
Cover and bake for 2 hours, until the chicken is tender and falling off the bone. Remove the bay leaves. Serve in large bowls with plenty of rice and sauce.

Yummy or not :Beefy Taco Dip recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup Pace� Chunky Salsa
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into pieces
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Assorted Toppings (see Note)
Sour cream (optional)
Tortilla chips

Directions
Cook the beef and chili powder in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is well browned, stirring often. Pour off any fat. Stir the salsa, cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in the skillet. Cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the assorted toppings and top with the sour cream, if desired.
Serve with the tortilla chips.

Yummy or not :Basil and Prosciutto-Wrapped Halibut recipe.

Ingredients
6 leaves basil
2 slices prosciutto
2 (4 ounce) fillets halibut
1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Lay 3 basil leaves on each slice of prosciutto. Season the halibut fillets with Adobo seasoning, place them on one side of the prepared slices of prosciutto, and wrap the fish fillets with the prosciutto and basil.
Set an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, pour in the olive oil and place the wrapped halibut fillets in the pan.
Cook the fillets until the prosciutto is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip the fillets over and move the pan into the preheated oven. Bake until the fish is firm to the touch and cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Yummy or not :Bolognese Sauce with Meat recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
In a large saucepan saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil. Add ground beef and continue cooking. Stir in prosciutto and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter, chopped tomatoes, and tomato paste. Let sauce simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Simmer for one hour. Add additional butter and simmer for an additional half hour.

Yummy or not :Banana Pancake Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 banana, diced
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups soy milk

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in egg. Blend until banana is completely mixed in, then add flour, baking powder and baking soda. Mix batter with spoon. Stir in soy milk, then spoon into muffin pan. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean.

Yummy or not :Avocado Steak recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
salt to taste
garlic powder to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 small onions, chopped
4 beef steaks
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and sliced

Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Place refried beans in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and season with salt and garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until browned and tender.
On the prepared grill, cook steaks 7 to 10 minutes, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (65 degrees C).
Spread steaks with refried beans, and top with onions and avocado slices. Serve over rice.

Yummy or not :Broiled Grouper with Creamy Crab and Shrimp Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon Creole mustard
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained and flaked
1 (4 ounce) can small shrimp, drained
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds grouper fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Preheat the oven broiler. Cover a medium baking dish with foil.
Melt butter with cream in a saucepan over medium heat, and blend in Creole mustard. Cook and stir until thickened. Mix in crab and shrimp. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through.
Place grouper in the prepared baking dish, and rub with olive oil, lemon juice, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
Broil grouper about 4 minutes on each side, until easily flaked with a fork. Spoon the crab and shrimp mixture over fish to serve.