Ingredients
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (10 inch) unbaked pastry shell
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in flour, lemon juice and vanilla. Stir in buttermilk and pecans. Pour into the pie shell. Bake at 325 degrees F for 55 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.
8/17/2011
Yummy or not :Blueberry Coffee Cake III recipe.
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups blueberries
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch springform pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the blueberries. Pour batter into prepared pan. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, cinnamon and chopped pecans. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups blueberries
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch springform pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the blueberries. Pour batter into prepared pan. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, cinnamon and chopped pecans. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
Yummy or not :Banana Bread Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 banana, peeled and mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
In a medium bowl, cream together shortening and white sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, and banana. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; blend thoroughly into the shortening mixture to make a sticky batter. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.
In a medium bowl, blend butter, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Adjust amount of milk as necessary to attain a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm cookies.
1 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 banana, peeled and mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
In a medium bowl, cream together shortening and white sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, and banana. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; blend thoroughly into the shortening mixture to make a sticky batter. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.
In a medium bowl, blend butter, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Adjust amount of milk as necessary to attain a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm cookies.
Yummy or not :Bacon and Potato Soup recipe.
Ingredients
6 thick slices bacon
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1 stalk celery, chopped
4 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
4 cups cubed potatoes
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Cook bacon until crisp in 3-quart saucepan, remove and drain well on paper towels. Discard bacon grease and wipe pan thoroughly with paper towel.
Meanwhile, prepare vegetables. Add olive oil to saucepan and add onion, carrot, and celery as they are cut up. Saute until onion is soft but not brown, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in chicken broth, potatoes, and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Stir in cheese, heating just until melted--do not boil. Chop bacon and add to soup. Adjust seasoning to taste by adding salt, if desired. Serve at once.
6 thick slices bacon
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1 stalk celery, chopped
4 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
4 cups cubed potatoes
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Cook bacon until crisp in 3-quart saucepan, remove and drain well on paper towels. Discard bacon grease and wipe pan thoroughly with paper towel.
Meanwhile, prepare vegetables. Add olive oil to saucepan and add onion, carrot, and celery as they are cut up. Saute until onion is soft but not brown, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in chicken broth, potatoes, and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Stir in cheese, heating just until melted--do not boil. Chop bacon and add to soup. Adjust seasoning to taste by adding salt, if desired. Serve at once.
Yummy or not :Apricot Ginger Game Hens recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup apricot preserves
3/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
2 Cornish game hens, halved lengthwise
Directions
In shallow dish, mix the soy sauce, apricot preserves, ginger, garlic, wine, and sugar. Place the hens in the dish, and coat with the marinade. Cover, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Arrange the hen halves in a baking dish. Pour remaining marinade over the hens. Bake uncovered 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, basting frequently with the marinade, until hen juices run clear.
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup apricot preserves
3/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
2 Cornish game hens, halved lengthwise
Directions
In shallow dish, mix the soy sauce, apricot preserves, ginger, garlic, wine, and sugar. Place the hens in the dish, and coat with the marinade. Cover, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Arrange the hen halves in a baking dish. Pour remaining marinade over the hens. Bake uncovered 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, basting frequently with the marinade, until hen juices run clear.
Yummy or not :Absolutely Amazing Ahi recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 pound sashimi grade tuna steak, diced
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, cucumber, avocado, green onion, red pepper flakes and sesame seeds. Pour in the lemon juice, sesame oil and soy sauce, and stir carefully to blend so as not to mash the avocado. Place this bowl into a larger bowl that has been filled with ice. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, but no longer - the terrific freshness of the fish will be lost.
Once chilled, remove the bowl from the ice, and invert onto a serving plate. Serve with toasted bread or your favorite crackers.
3/4 pound sashimi grade tuna steak, diced
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, cucumber, avocado, green onion, red pepper flakes and sesame seeds. Pour in the lemon juice, sesame oil and soy sauce, and stir carefully to blend so as not to mash the avocado. Place this bowl into a larger bowl that has been filled with ice. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, but no longer - the terrific freshness of the fish will be lost.
Once chilled, remove the bowl from the ice, and invert onto a serving plate. Serve with toasted bread or your favorite crackers.
Yummy or not :Artichoke and Sun-dried Tomato Chicken recipe.
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, drained and quartered
Directions
Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in skillet; cook, turning once to brown each side. Remove chicken from pan, and set aside.
Pour tomatoes into pan; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, and incorporating any brown bits from bottom of pan. Stir in pesto and artichokes, and return chicken to pan. Cover, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, drained and quartered
Directions
Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in skillet; cook, turning once to brown each side. Remove chicken from pan, and set aside.
Pour tomatoes into pan; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, and incorporating any brown bits from bottom of pan. Stir in pesto and artichokes, and return chicken to pan. Cover, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Yummy or not :Baked Oatmeal II recipe.
Ingredients
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup dried cranberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix together oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Beat in milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir in dried cranberries. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup dried cranberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix together oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Beat in milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir in dried cranberries. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Yummy or not :Baked Apple Oatmeal recipe.
Ingredients
4 cups milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups chopped, peeled apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup wheat germ
Directions
In a saucepan, heat milk, brown sugar, butter, salt and cinnamon. Add remaining ingredients; mix gently. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. casserole. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
4 cups milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups chopped, peeled apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup wheat germ
Directions
In a saucepan, heat milk, brown sugar, butter, salt and cinnamon. Add remaining ingredients; mix gently. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. casserole. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
Yummy or not :Absolutely The Best Shrimp Scampi recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined without tails
1/2 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons brandy
Directions
In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly. Dredge shrimp in flour mixture.
In a large skillet, saute dredged shrimp in olive oil for 5 minutes over high heat. Toss shrimp often to prevent burning. Transfer shrimp with a slotted spoon to a serving dish, leaving the oil in the pan.
In the same pan, saute the garlic, shallot, parsley and oregano over medium heat for 3 minutes; stirring constantly. Spoon the mixture over the shrimp. Return pan to the heat. Preheat your broiler for medium heat.
Pour the wine and brandy into the skillet and ignite with a match or lighter. When the flames die down, stir to loosen any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet; pour over shrimp.
Place the serving dish of shrimp in a preheated broiler for about 2 minutes.
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined without tails
1/2 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons brandy
Directions
In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly. Dredge shrimp in flour mixture.
In a large skillet, saute dredged shrimp in olive oil for 5 minutes over high heat. Toss shrimp often to prevent burning. Transfer shrimp with a slotted spoon to a serving dish, leaving the oil in the pan.
In the same pan, saute the garlic, shallot, parsley and oregano over medium heat for 3 minutes; stirring constantly. Spoon the mixture over the shrimp. Return pan to the heat. Preheat your broiler for medium heat.
Pour the wine and brandy into the skillet and ignite with a match or lighter. When the flames die down, stir to loosen any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet; pour over shrimp.
Place the serving dish of shrimp in a preheated broiler for about 2 minutes.
Yummy or not :Burnt Caramel Pie recipe.
Ingredients
2 (9 inch) pie shells, baked
3 cups white sugar
3 cups water
4 eggs, separated
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Directions
Beat together egg yolks, evaporated milk, syrup, melted butter or margarine, vanilla, 1/2 cup sugar, and flour.
Brown 2 cups sugar in an iron skillet until light brown. Remove from heat. Add water; and return to heat until sugar dissolves. Pour in egg yolk mixture. Cook until thickened, then simmer 5 minutes. Pour filling into 2 baked pie shells.
Beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and 1/2 cup sugar; continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pies, sealing the edges.
Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for about 15 minutes.
2 (9 inch) pie shells, baked
3 cups white sugar
3 cups water
4 eggs, separated
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Directions
Beat together egg yolks, evaporated milk, syrup, melted butter or margarine, vanilla, 1/2 cup sugar, and flour.
Brown 2 cups sugar in an iron skillet until light brown. Remove from heat. Add water; and return to heat until sugar dissolves. Pour in egg yolk mixture. Cook until thickened, then simmer 5 minutes. Pour filling into 2 baked pie shells.
Beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and 1/2 cup sugar; continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pies, sealing the edges.
Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for about 15 minutes.
Yummy or not :Atomic Canuck Chili recipe.
Ingredients
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 large onion, diced
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
3 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon seasoned pepper
2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom pieces, drained
1 (28 ounce) can baked beans
2 (15.25 ounce) cans kidney beans with liquid
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1/4 cup white sugar
3 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 jalapeno chile peppers, diced
1/4 cup Canadian beer
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
1/4 cup barbeque sauce
Directions
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef together with onion, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, and seasoned pepper. Drain off the fat, and place the mixture into a slow cooker.
Stir mushrooms, baked beans, kidney beans with liquid, tomato paste, sugar, carrots, celery, peppers, beer, and barbeque sauce into the slow cooker. Season with hot sauce and more crushed red pepper.
Cover, and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours.
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 large onion, diced
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
3 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon seasoned pepper
2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom pieces, drained
1 (28 ounce) can baked beans
2 (15.25 ounce) cans kidney beans with liquid
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1/4 cup white sugar
3 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 jalapeno chile peppers, diced
1/4 cup Canadian beer
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
1/4 cup barbeque sauce
Directions
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef together with onion, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, and seasoned pepper. Drain off the fat, and place the mixture into a slow cooker.
Stir mushrooms, baked beans, kidney beans with liquid, tomato paste, sugar, carrots, celery, peppers, beer, and barbeque sauce into the slow cooker. Season with hot sauce and more crushed red pepper.
Cover, and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours.
Yummy or not :Apple Crisp I recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
Mix together flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and egg. The mixture will look like cornmeal.
Peel, core, and slice the apples. Mix together with 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon. Place apples in a greased 8 inch square pan. Spread flour mixture over the apples. Mix together 1 tablespoon cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar; sprinkle over the top of the crisp. Drizzle with butter or margarine.
Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for one hour. Serve warm.
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
Mix together flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and egg. The mixture will look like cornmeal.
Peel, core, and slice the apples. Mix together with 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon. Place apples in a greased 8 inch square pan. Spread flour mixture over the apples. Mix together 1 tablespoon cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar; sprinkle over the top of the crisp. Drizzle with butter or margarine.
Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for one hour. Serve warm.
Yummy or not :Brazilian Style Flan (Pudim de Leite Condensado) recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup milk, plus
2 tablespoons milk
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt the sugar in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Once the sugar becomes a golden brown syrup after about 10 minutes, pour it immediately into a round baking dish, swirling so that the syrup coats all sides of the dish. Set aside to cool.
Place the egg yolks into a blender and blend on medium for 5 minutes, then add condensed milk, 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, and egg whites. Continue to blend until all ingredients are combined. Pour egg mixture into the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place baking dish on towel, inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. The center of the flan will still be soft. Allow flan to cool before unmolding onto a plate. Refrigerate before serving.
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup milk, plus
2 tablespoons milk
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt the sugar in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Once the sugar becomes a golden brown syrup after about 10 minutes, pour it immediately into a round baking dish, swirling so that the syrup coats all sides of the dish. Set aside to cool.
Place the egg yolks into a blender and blend on medium for 5 minutes, then add condensed milk, 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, and egg whites. Continue to blend until all ingredients are combined. Pour egg mixture into the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place baking dish on towel, inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. The center of the flan will still be soft. Allow flan to cool before unmolding onto a plate. Refrigerate before serving.
Yummy or not :Bulgur Chickpea Salad recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup bulgur
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 cup chopped green onions
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup grated carrots
Directions
In a heatproof bowl, pour boiling water over bulgur. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature.
In a small bowl, beat together oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over bulgur; and mix with a fork.
Place bulgur in the bottom of a nice glass serving bowl. Layer vegetables and garbanzo beans in this order on top of the bulgur: green onions, garbanzo beans, parsley, and carrots on top. Cover, and refrigerate. Toss salad just before serving.
1 cup bulgur
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 cup chopped green onions
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup grated carrots
Directions
In a heatproof bowl, pour boiling water over bulgur. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature.
In a small bowl, beat together oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over bulgur; and mix with a fork.
Place bulgur in the bottom of a nice glass serving bowl. Layer vegetables and garbanzo beans in this order on top of the bulgur: green onions, garbanzo beans, parsley, and carrots on top. Cover, and refrigerate. Toss salad just before serving.
Yummy or not :Broccoli Souffle recipe.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
4 cups cooked chopped broccoli
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup mayonnaise*
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Separate the eggs. Let yolks and whites stand at room temperature for up to 30 minutes. Grease a 2-1/2-qt. souffle dish and dust with bread crumbs; set aside.
In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in broccoli and onion. Remove from the heat; stir in egg yolks until combined. Cool slightly. Stir in mayonnaise.
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Stir a fourth of the egg whites into the broccoli mixture. Fold in remaining whites. Transfer to prepared souffle dish. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Bake at 325 degrees F for 38-42 minutes or until top is golden brown, a toothpick inserted near the side comes out clean and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Serve immediately.
2 teaspoons dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
4 cups cooked chopped broccoli
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup mayonnaise*
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Separate the eggs. Let yolks and whites stand at room temperature for up to 30 minutes. Grease a 2-1/2-qt. souffle dish and dust with bread crumbs; set aside.
In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in broccoli and onion. Remove from the heat; stir in egg yolks until combined. Cool slightly. Stir in mayonnaise.
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Stir a fourth of the egg whites into the broccoli mixture. Fold in remaining whites. Transfer to prepared souffle dish. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Bake at 325 degrees F for 38-42 minutes or until top is golden brown, a toothpick inserted near the side comes out clean and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Serve immediately.
Yummy or not :Beef Barbecue Biscuits recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 pound ground beef
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a skillet, brown beef; drain. Add barbecue sauce, onion and brown sugar; set aside. Separate dough into 10 biscuits; flatten into 5-in. circles. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of greased muffin cups. Spoon 2 tablespoons of beef mixture into each cup; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until biscuits are golden and cheese is melted.
3/4 pound ground beef
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a skillet, brown beef; drain. Add barbecue sauce, onion and brown sugar; set aside. Separate dough into 10 biscuits; flatten into 5-in. circles. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of greased muffin cups. Spoon 2 tablespoons of beef mixture into each cup; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until biscuits are golden and cheese is melted.
Yummy or not :Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Cheesecakes recipe.
Ingredients
1 (9.5 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm� Puff Pastry Shells
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped artichoke heart
1 tablespoon minced sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced parsley
Cracked black pepper to taste
Directions
Bake, cool and remove the 'tops' of the pastry shells according to the package directions. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
Stir the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.
Spoon 1 teaspoon of the artichoke mixture into each pastry shell. Place the filled shells onto a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes or until the filling is hot.
1 (9.5 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm� Puff Pastry Shells
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped artichoke heart
1 tablespoon minced sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced parsley
Cracked black pepper to taste
Directions
Bake, cool and remove the 'tops' of the pastry shells according to the package directions. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
Stir the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.
Spoon 1 teaspoon of the artichoke mixture into each pastry shell. Place the filled shells onto a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes or until the filling is hot.
Yummy or not :Big Chocolate Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
6 tablespoons butter (no substitutes)
6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon boiling water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour*
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Directions
In a microwave or double boiler, melt butter and the chocolate squares; cool. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until foamy; gradually add sugar. Dissolve coffee granules in water. Add coffee, vanilla and cooled chocolate mixture to egg mixture. Combine flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to the egg mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
Drop by 1/3 cupfuls 4 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-17 minutes or until firm. Cool for 4 minutes before removing to wire racks.
6 tablespoons butter (no substitutes)
6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon boiling water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour*
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Directions
In a microwave or double boiler, melt butter and the chocolate squares; cool. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until foamy; gradually add sugar. Dissolve coffee granules in water. Add coffee, vanilla and cooled chocolate mixture to egg mixture. Combine flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to the egg mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
Drop by 1/3 cupfuls 4 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-17 minutes or until firm. Cool for 4 minutes before removing to wire racks.
Yummy or not :Bean N Corn Salad recipe.
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup sugar
1 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil, mustard and salt; shake until sugar is dissolved. Pour over bean mixture and gently stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup sugar
1 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil, mustard and salt; shake until sugar is dissolved. Pour over bean mixture and gently stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Yummy or not :Butterfly Honey Pork Fillets recipe.
Ingredients
4 pork chops
4 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
ground black pepper to taste
Directions
In a shallow glass dish or bowl, mix together honey and Worcestershire sauce. Add pork chops and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for no more than 4 hours to marinate.
Lightly oil grill and preheat to medium low.
Remove pork chops from marinade. Season with pepper to taste and grill for 35 to 40 minutes, turning often.
4 pork chops
4 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
ground black pepper to taste
Directions
In a shallow glass dish or bowl, mix together honey and Worcestershire sauce. Add pork chops and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for no more than 4 hours to marinate.
Lightly oil grill and preheat to medium low.
Remove pork chops from marinade. Season with pepper to taste and grill for 35 to 40 minutes, turning often.
Yummy or not :Bok Choy Beef Soup recipe.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 onion, chopped
1 pound beef sirloin tips
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (10.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 head bok choy, chopped
2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha�), or to taste
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the beef, and continue cooking until the beef is evenly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken broth, water, lime juice, and jalapeno. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Stir in bok choy, and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in chile-garlic sauce.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 onion, chopped
1 pound beef sirloin tips
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (10.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 head bok choy, chopped
2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha�), or to taste
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the beef, and continue cooking until the beef is evenly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken broth, water, lime juice, and jalapeno. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Stir in bok choy, and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in chile-garlic sauce.
Yummy or not :Angel Yeast Biscuits recipe.
Ingredients
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105 degrees to 115 degrees)
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup warm buttermilk (110 to 115 degrees F)
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cold butter
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in buttermilk; set aside. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in yeast mixture; mix well.
Turn onto a floured surface; gently knead for 1 minute. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 3/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Prick tops with a fork. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105 degrees to 115 degrees)
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup warm buttermilk (110 to 115 degrees F)
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cold butter
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in buttermilk; set aside. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in yeast mixture; mix well.
Turn onto a floured surface; gently knead for 1 minute. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 3/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Prick tops with a fork. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.
Yummy or not :Bread Pot Fondue recipe.
Ingredients
1 (1 pound) loaf round bread
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 cup cooked ham, diced
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut a circle in the top of the bread. Remove top, and set aside. Hollow out the loaf, reserving removed bread for dipping.
In a medium bowl, mix the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, ham, green onions, green chile peppers, and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon into the bread bowl, and replace the top. Wrap loaf tightly in foil, and place on a baking sheet.
Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, cut reserved bread into small pieces. Toss with oil and melted butter, and place on the baking sheet. Toast in oven until golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes.
1 (1 pound) loaf round bread
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 cup cooked ham, diced
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut a circle in the top of the bread. Remove top, and set aside. Hollow out the loaf, reserving removed bread for dipping.
In a medium bowl, mix the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, ham, green onions, green chile peppers, and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon into the bread bowl, and replace the top. Wrap loaf tightly in foil, and place on a baking sheet.
Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, cut reserved bread into small pieces. Toss with oil and melted butter, and place on the baking sheet. Toast in oven until golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Yummy or not :Bechamel Sauce recipe.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons grated onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 pinch dried thyme
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
Directions
MICROWAVE METHOD: In microwave oven, melt butter in a 1-quart glass measuring pitcher for about 1 minute at HIGH.
Add grated onion and flour and mix well. Gradually add warm or room temperature chicken broth (NOT hot) and half-and-half to container, stirring constantly.
Cook uncovered for 5-6 minutes at HIGH or until sauce is thickened. Do NOT boil.
After 2 minutes, stir mixture, then stir again every 30 seconds to one minute as needed. When sauce reaches medium thickness, remove from microwave, add seasonings and stir. Mmmm!
STOVETOP METHOD: In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in the flour, salt and white pepper. Add cold half-and-half and COLD chicken broth all at once. Stir well. Cook, stirring frequently, at medium heat until thick. Remove from heat and stir in seasoning.
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons grated onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 pinch dried thyme
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
Directions
MICROWAVE METHOD: In microwave oven, melt butter in a 1-quart glass measuring pitcher for about 1 minute at HIGH.
Add grated onion and flour and mix well. Gradually add warm or room temperature chicken broth (NOT hot) and half-and-half to container, stirring constantly.
Cook uncovered for 5-6 minutes at HIGH or until sauce is thickened. Do NOT boil.
After 2 minutes, stir mixture, then stir again every 30 seconds to one minute as needed. When sauce reaches medium thickness, remove from microwave, add seasonings and stir. Mmmm!
STOVETOP METHOD: In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in the flour, salt and white pepper. Add cold half-and-half and COLD chicken broth all at once. Stir well. Cook, stirring frequently, at medium heat until thick. Remove from heat and stir in seasoning.
Yummy or not :Bow Tie Tuna Florentine recipe.
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 tablespoon margarine
1 1/4 cups milk
1 (1.2 ounce) package creamy pesto sauce mix
2 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a large saucepan, melt the margarine over medium-high heat. Add milk and pesto sauce mix; bring to a boil stirring constantly with a wire whisk until well blended and boiling. Reduce heat and add spinach and mushrooms. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add cooked pasta, tuna and tomatoes, stirring gently to coat. Cook 3 to 5 minutes until thoroughly heated.
1 (8 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 tablespoon margarine
1 1/4 cups milk
1 (1.2 ounce) package creamy pesto sauce mix
2 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a large saucepan, melt the margarine over medium-high heat. Add milk and pesto sauce mix; bring to a boil stirring constantly with a wire whisk until well blended and boiling. Reduce heat and add spinach and mushrooms. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add cooked pasta, tuna and tomatoes, stirring gently to coat. Cook 3 to 5 minutes until thoroughly heated.
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