Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, white sugar and cinnamon. Cut in the butter until the mixture is like fine crumbs. Pack the crumbs into a ball, then knead by hand until smooth. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into an 8 inch circle. Place the circle on a baking sheet, and slice into 16 wedges. Leave the circle intact.
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the center has set. Cut the circle into wedges again while it is still warm, and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
9/17/2011
Yummy or not :April's Chicken Fried Rice recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon butter
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
salt to taste
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or to taste
Directions
In a saucepan bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in butter and season with salt to taste. Set chicken aside.
Transfer cooked rice to the skillet in which the chicken was cooked, stirring to brown.
In a separate skillet, scramble eggs.
To the rice add chicken, mushrooms, green onions, eggs and soy sauce to taste.
2 cups uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon butter
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
salt to taste
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or to taste
Directions
In a saucepan bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in butter and season with salt to taste. Set chicken aside.
Transfer cooked rice to the skillet in which the chicken was cooked, stirring to brown.
In a separate skillet, scramble eggs.
To the rice add chicken, mushrooms, green onions, eggs and soy sauce to taste.
Yummy or not :Brontosaurus Burgers recipe.
Ingredients
2 slices bread, torn into bite size pieces
1 egg, beaten
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 pound ground beef sirloin
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup steak seasoning sauce (such as Dale's Steak Seasoning�)
3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Place the torn-up bread into a large bowl, and mix with the egg. Lightly mix in the ground chuck, ground sirloin, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Form the meat mixture into 6 large patties, 6 inches across by 1 inch thick.
Place the burgers on the preheated grill, and cook 10 to 15 minutes per side, until the burgers are browned and no longer pink in the middle. Brush each burger with barbecue sauce, flip them and grill for 5 minutes to slightly char the sauce. Brush the other sides with sauce, flip, and grill for 5 more minutes to cook the other side.
2 slices bread, torn into bite size pieces
1 egg, beaten
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 pound ground beef sirloin
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup steak seasoning sauce (such as Dale's Steak Seasoning�)
3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Place the torn-up bread into a large bowl, and mix with the egg. Lightly mix in the ground chuck, ground sirloin, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Form the meat mixture into 6 large patties, 6 inches across by 1 inch thick.
Place the burgers on the preheated grill, and cook 10 to 15 minutes per side, until the burgers are browned and no longer pink in the middle. Brush each burger with barbecue sauce, flip them and grill for 5 minutes to slightly char the sauce. Brush the other sides with sauce, flip, and grill for 5 more minutes to cook the other side.
Yummy or not :Blueberry Corn Muffins recipe.
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter or stick margarine, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries*
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add egg; mix well. Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. Coat muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray and use paper liners; fill two-thirds full with batter. Bake at 400 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
1/4 cup butter or stick margarine, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries*
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add egg; mix well. Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. Coat muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray and use paper liners; fill two-thirds full with batter. Bake at 400 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Yummy or not :Bangin' Banana Bread recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups pureed ripe bananas
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until thoroughly blended. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and add the bananas, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir in the flour by hand until barely combined, and gently fold the macadamia nuts into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake on the oven's middle shelf until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the middle of the loaf comes out clean, 60 to 65 minutes.
Remove from oven, and let the loaf rest for 10 minutes before turning out from the pan.
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups pureed ripe bananas
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until thoroughly blended. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and add the bananas, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir in the flour by hand until barely combined, and gently fold the macadamia nuts into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake on the oven's middle shelf until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the middle of the loaf comes out clean, 60 to 65 minutes.
Remove from oven, and let the loaf rest for 10 minutes before turning out from the pan.
Yummy or not :Alabama Fire Crackers recipe.
Ingredients
1 2/3 cups vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 (1 ounce) envelopes ranch dressing mix
3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 (16.5 ounce) package multigrain saltine crackers
Directions
Place the vegetable oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, ranch dressing mix, and crushed red pepper flakes in a 2-gallon plastic zipper bag. Seal the bag and smoosh with your hands to thoroughly combine the oil and spices. Place the crackers into the bag, seal, and turn the bag over to cover the crackers with the spice mix. Let the bag sit for about 1 hour, then turn again. Repeat several more times until the crackers are well-coated with spice mix, and allow the bag to sit overnight. Remove crackers and serve.
1 2/3 cups vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 (1 ounce) envelopes ranch dressing mix
3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 (16.5 ounce) package multigrain saltine crackers
Directions
Place the vegetable oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, ranch dressing mix, and crushed red pepper flakes in a 2-gallon plastic zipper bag. Seal the bag and smoosh with your hands to thoroughly combine the oil and spices. Place the crackers into the bag, seal, and turn the bag over to cover the crackers with the spice mix. Let the bag sit for about 1 hour, then turn again. Repeat several more times until the crackers are well-coated with spice mix, and allow the bag to sit overnight. Remove crackers and serve.
Yummy or not :Asparagus with Parmesan Crust recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound thin asparagus spears
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 ounce shaved Parmesan cheese
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Place asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat. Arrange asparagus spears in a single layer. Spread Parmesan cheese over asparagus, and season with freshly ground black pepper.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and asparagus is tender but crisp. Serve immediately on warm plates, sprinkling with balsamic vinegar to taste.
1 pound thin asparagus spears
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 ounce shaved Parmesan cheese
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Place asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat. Arrange asparagus spears in a single layer. Spread Parmesan cheese over asparagus, and season with freshly ground black pepper.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and asparagus is tender but crisp. Serve immediately on warm plates, sprinkling with balsamic vinegar to taste.
Yummy or not :Bordeaux Martini recipe.
Ingredients
8 fluid ounces citron vodka
2 fluid ounces Lillet blanc
1 lemon
Directions
Fill mixing container with ice. Pour in vodka and Lillet blanc aperitif wine. Stir for 2 minutes, until very cold. Strain into 4 cooled martini glasses.
Cut a fresh twist of lemon peel OVER THE GLASS and drop into drink (the zest and spray of this action - falling into the glass - is crucial!)
8 fluid ounces citron vodka
2 fluid ounces Lillet blanc
1 lemon
Directions
Fill mixing container with ice. Pour in vodka and Lillet blanc aperitif wine. Stir for 2 minutes, until very cold. Strain into 4 cooled martini glasses.
Cut a fresh twist of lemon peel OVER THE GLASS and drop into drink (the zest and spray of this action - falling into the glass - is crucial!)
Yummy or not :Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup apple butter
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
STREUSEL TOPPING:
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, apple butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in eggs and evaporated milk. Pour into prepared pie shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted 2 inches from the center comes out clean. Sprinkle streusel topping over the pie, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
To make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine butter, flour, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans.
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup apple butter
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
STREUSEL TOPPING:
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, apple butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in eggs and evaporated milk. Pour into prepared pie shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted 2 inches from the center comes out clean. Sprinkle streusel topping over the pie, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
To make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine butter, flour, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans.
Yummy or not :All-Bran Cranberry Crumble Coffee Cake recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup soft butter or margarine
2 cups fresh cranberries, finely chopped
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Kellogg's* All-Bran* Original cereal
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup soft butter or margarine
Directions
Topping: In medium bowl, mix together sugar and flour. Using pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cranberries. Set aside.
Cake: In small bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In large mixing bowl, mix together cereal and milk. Let stand for 5 minutes or until cereal is softened. Add egg and butter; beat well. Add flour mixture, stirring only until combined.
Spread batter evenly in 23 cm (9-inch) square baking pan coated with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle with cranberry topping.
Bake at 200 degrees C (400 degrees F) for about 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in centre comes out clean. Serve warm or cold.
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup soft butter or margarine
2 cups fresh cranberries, finely chopped
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Kellogg's* All-Bran* Original cereal
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup soft butter or margarine
Directions
Topping: In medium bowl, mix together sugar and flour. Using pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cranberries. Set aside.
Cake: In small bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In large mixing bowl, mix together cereal and milk. Let stand for 5 minutes or until cereal is softened. Add egg and butter; beat well. Add flour mixture, stirring only until combined.
Spread batter evenly in 23 cm (9-inch) square baking pan coated with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle with cranberry topping.
Bake at 200 degrees C (400 degrees F) for about 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in centre comes out clean. Serve warm or cold.
Yummy or not :Broccoli Quiche Muffins recipe.
Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Directions
Combine the broccoli, onion, ham and cheese; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add oil; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to the egg mixture just until moistened. Fold in broccoli mixture.
Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack.
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Directions
Combine the broccoli, onion, ham and cheese; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add oil; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to the egg mixture just until moistened. Fold in broccoli mixture.
Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack.
Yummy or not :Banana Split Cake IV recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 quart strawberries, stemmed and quartered
1 1/2 cups sugar free strawberry glaze
1 (12 ounce) container lite frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and quartered
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Chill to set.
In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth and creamy. Spread over the chilled graham cracker crust. Arrange the sliced bananas over the cream cheese mixture. Then cover with the drained crushed pineapple. Place strawberries cut side down over the pineapple layer, then coat with the strawberry glaze. Spread the whipped topping over the strawberry layer, decorate with maraschino cherries and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 quart strawberries, stemmed and quartered
1 1/2 cups sugar free strawberry glaze
1 (12 ounce) container lite frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and quartered
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Chill to set.
In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth and creamy. Spread over the chilled graham cracker crust. Arrange the sliced bananas over the cream cheese mixture. Then cover with the drained crushed pineapple. Place strawberries cut side down over the pineapple layer, then coat with the strawberry glaze. Spread the whipped topping over the strawberry layer, decorate with maraschino cherries and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Yummy or not :Beer Batter Crepes II recipe.
Ingredients
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
cooking spray
Directions
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and beer. Sift together the flour and salt, and mix in. Beat in oil. Allow to stand for 1 hour. If batter is too thick, stir in a little milk.
Heat a crepe pan over medium heat, and lightly coat with cooking spray. Pour on 2 tablespoons batter, and quickly spread to the edges of pan. Cook until top appears dry, then turn, and cook for 15 seconds. Set aside on paper towels and repeat cooking method until all batter is used.
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
cooking spray
Directions
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and beer. Sift together the flour and salt, and mix in. Beat in oil. Allow to stand for 1 hour. If batter is too thick, stir in a little milk.
Heat a crepe pan over medium heat, and lightly coat with cooking spray. Pour on 2 tablespoons batter, and quickly spread to the edges of pan. Cook until top appears dry, then turn, and cook for 15 seconds. Set aside on paper towels and repeat cooking method until all batter is used.
Yummy or not :Baked Yam Fries with Dip recipe.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 yams, peeled and cut into wedges
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
5 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the olive oil over a baking sheet.
Arrange the yams on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer; season with the seasoned salt.
Bake the yams in the preheated oven until soft, about 25 minutes.
While the yams bake, stir the sour cream, mayonnaise, taco seasoning, and paprika together in a small bowl. Serve as a dip for the yams.
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 yams, peeled and cut into wedges
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
5 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the olive oil over a baking sheet.
Arrange the yams on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer; season with the seasoned salt.
Bake the yams in the preheated oven until soft, about 25 minutes.
While the yams bake, stir the sour cream, mayonnaise, taco seasoning, and paprika together in a small bowl. Serve as a dip for the yams.
Yummy or not :American-Italian Pasta Salad recipe.
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta
1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
2 (2 ounce) cans sliced black olives
1 cup cubed Genoa salami
3/4 cup chopped green onions
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
Directions
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
In a medium bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, milk and Italian dressing mix. Whisk together until smooth, set aside.
In a large salad bowl combine cooked and cooled pasta, peas, olives, salami, green onions, celery and parsley. Mix in dressing last, reserving 1/2 cup. Let sit over night in fridge. Stir before serving. Add extra dressing if pasta appears dry.
1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta
1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
2 (2 ounce) cans sliced black olives
1 cup cubed Genoa salami
3/4 cup chopped green onions
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
Directions
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
In a medium bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, milk and Italian dressing mix. Whisk together until smooth, set aside.
In a large salad bowl combine cooked and cooled pasta, peas, olives, salami, green onions, celery and parsley. Mix in dressing last, reserving 1/2 cup. Let sit over night in fridge. Stir before serving. Add extra dressing if pasta appears dry.
Yummy or not :Brie and Cranberry Pizza recipe.
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls
8 ounces cubed Brie cheese
3/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 inch pizza pan or 9x13 inch baking dish.
Unroll the crescent rolls and separate into triangles. Arrange in the pan with tips towards the center and lightly press together.
Bake 5 minutes, or until lightly brown.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with pieces of Brie cheese. Spoon the cranberry sauce over the cheese. Top with pecans.
Bake an additional 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown. Cool 5 minutes and cut into wedges or squares.
1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls
8 ounces cubed Brie cheese
3/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 inch pizza pan or 9x13 inch baking dish.
Unroll the crescent rolls and separate into triangles. Arrange in the pan with tips towards the center and lightly press together.
Bake 5 minutes, or until lightly brown.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with pieces of Brie cheese. Spoon the cranberry sauce over the cheese. Top with pecans.
Bake an additional 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown. Cool 5 minutes and cut into wedges or squares.
Yummy or not :Brie and Walnut Tartlets recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 (17.3 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm� Puff Pastry Sheets
3/4 pound Brie cheese, well chilled and rind removed
1/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
Directions
Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it's easy to handle. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the sheet into a 14-inch square. Cut into 36 (2 1/4-inch) squares. Gently press each square into each section of 3 (1 3/4-inch) mini muffin pans.
Cut the cheese into 36 pieces, about 1 x 1/2-inch thick. Stir the walnuts, brown sugar and mustard in a small cup. Spoon about 1/4 teaspoon of the sugar mixture on the bottom of each pastry square. Top each with a piece of cheese.
Bake the tartlets for 15 minutes or until golden. Let cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm.
1/2 (17.3 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm� Puff Pastry Sheets
3/4 pound Brie cheese, well chilled and rind removed
1/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
Directions
Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it's easy to handle. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the sheet into a 14-inch square. Cut into 36 (2 1/4-inch) squares. Gently press each square into each section of 3 (1 3/4-inch) mini muffin pans.
Cut the cheese into 36 pieces, about 1 x 1/2-inch thick. Stir the walnuts, brown sugar and mustard in a small cup. Spoon about 1/4 teaspoon of the sugar mixture on the bottom of each pastry square. Top each with a piece of cheese.
Bake the tartlets for 15 minutes or until golden. Let cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm.
Yummy or not :Blonde Brownies I recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Measure 1 cup sifted flour. Add baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sift again. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Mix well and set aside.
Melt 1/3 cup butter. Add 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar and mix well. If shortening is used, add 1 tablespoon hot water. Cool slightly.
Add egg (beaten) and vanilla. Blend well. Add flour mixture, a little at a time, mixing well.
Spread in 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Sprinkle 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips on top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Measure 1 cup sifted flour. Add baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sift again. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Mix well and set aside.
Melt 1/3 cup butter. Add 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar and mix well. If shortening is used, add 1 tablespoon hot water. Cool slightly.
Add egg (beaten) and vanilla. Blend well. Add flour mixture, a little at a time, mixing well.
Spread in 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Sprinkle 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips on top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Yummy or not :Asparagus Beef Roll-Ups recipe.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons whipping cream
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
4 (6 inch) flour tortillas
4 thin slices cooked roast beef
4 fresh asparagus spears, cooked and drained
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold in sour cream, horseradish, lemon peel, salt and pepper. Spread about 2 teaspoons on each tortilla; top with a slice of beef. Spread with the remaining cream mixture. Place an asparagus spear at one end; roll up tightly. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into 1/2-in. slices.
2 tablespoons whipping cream
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
4 (6 inch) flour tortillas
4 thin slices cooked roast beef
4 fresh asparagus spears, cooked and drained
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold in sour cream, horseradish, lemon peel, salt and pepper. Spread about 2 teaspoons on each tortilla; top with a slice of beef. Spread with the remaining cream mixture. Place an asparagus spear at one end; roll up tightly. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into 1/2-in. slices.
Yummy or not :Best Ever Popcorn Balls recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup margarine
2 teaspoons cold water
2 5/8 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup marshmallows
5 quarts plain popped popcorn
Directions
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the corn syrup, margarine, cold water, confectioners' sugar and marshmallows. Heat and stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Carefully combine the hot mixture with the popcorn, coating each kernel.
Grease hands with vegetable shortening and quickly shape the coated popcorn into balls before it cools. Wrap with cellophane or plastic wrap and store at room temperature.
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup margarine
2 teaspoons cold water
2 5/8 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup marshmallows
5 quarts plain popped popcorn
Directions
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the corn syrup, margarine, cold water, confectioners' sugar and marshmallows. Heat and stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Carefully combine the hot mixture with the popcorn, coating each kernel.
Grease hands with vegetable shortening and quickly shape the coated popcorn into balls before it cools. Wrap with cellophane or plastic wrap and store at room temperature.
Yummy or not :Apricot Pork Chops recipe.
Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, undrained
4 (3/4 inch thick) bone-in pork loin chops
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place apricots in a food processor or blender; cover and process until coarsely chopped. In a large skillet, brown pork chops in butter over medium-high heat. Add apricots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-10 minutes or until meat juices run clear.
Remove the chops and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into apricot mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over pork chops.
1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, undrained
4 (3/4 inch thick) bone-in pork loin chops
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place apricots in a food processor or blender; cover and process until coarsely chopped. In a large skillet, brown pork chops in butter over medium-high heat. Add apricots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-10 minutes or until meat juices run clear.
Remove the chops and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into apricot mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over pork chops.
Yummy or not :Bittered Gin Sling recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers gin
1/2 ounce lemon juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
2 dashes bitters (such as Angostura�)
2 ounces club soda, or as needed
1 (2 inch) piece lemon peel for garnish
Directions
Put ice in a cocktail shaker. Pour in gin, vermouth, lemon juice, simple syrup, bitters. Shake well. Add ice to a highball glass. Strain cocktail into highball glass, top off with club soda, and garnish with lemon peel.
1 1/2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers gin
1/2 ounce lemon juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
2 dashes bitters (such as Angostura�)
2 ounces club soda, or as needed
1 (2 inch) piece lemon peel for garnish
Directions
Put ice in a cocktail shaker. Pour in gin, vermouth, lemon juice, simple syrup, bitters. Shake well. Add ice to a highball glass. Strain cocktail into highball glass, top off with club soda, and garnish with lemon peel.
Yummy or not :Bananas Foster Belgian Waffles recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups milk
1/3 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons rum flavored extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup whole pecans
1/2 cup pancake syrup (i.e. Mrs. Butterworth's�)
3 bananas, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
Directions
Preheat a Belgium waffle iron. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, white sugar, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
Whisk together the eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and milk in a bowl. Stir in the melted butter and flour mixture until a slightly lumpy batter forms. Cook the waffles in the preheated iron until steam stops coming out of the seam, about 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, rum extract, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer, the stir in the pecans and continue simmering for 1 minute. Stir in the pancake syrup and bananas, continue cooking until the bananas soften, about 4 minutes.
Beat the heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla and confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer in a medium bowl until firm peaks form.
Once waffles are done, spoon bananas Foster sauce over waffle and top with a dollop of whip cream.
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups milk
1/3 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons rum flavored extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup whole pecans
1/2 cup pancake syrup (i.e. Mrs. Butterworth's�)
3 bananas, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
Directions
Preheat a Belgium waffle iron. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, white sugar, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
Whisk together the eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and milk in a bowl. Stir in the melted butter and flour mixture until a slightly lumpy batter forms. Cook the waffles in the preheated iron until steam stops coming out of the seam, about 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, rum extract, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer, the stir in the pecans and continue simmering for 1 minute. Stir in the pancake syrup and bananas, continue cooking until the bananas soften, about 4 minutes.
Beat the heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla and confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer in a medium bowl until firm peaks form.
Once waffles are done, spoon bananas Foster sauce over waffle and top with a dollop of whip cream.
Yummy or not :Asparagus with Blue Cheese Sauce recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 pound fresh asparagus spears
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons evaporated milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese
Directions
In a small saucepan, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, whisk cream cheese, milk and salt over low heat until smooth. Stir in blue cheese and heat through. Drain asparagus and top with sauce.
1/2 pound fresh asparagus spears
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons evaporated milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese
Directions
In a small saucepan, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, whisk cream cheese, milk and salt over low heat until smooth. Stir in blue cheese and heat through. Drain asparagus and top with sauce.
Yummy or not :Barbecued Olive Bread recipe.
Ingredients
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup chopped stuffed olives
3/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 drops hot pepper sauce
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Paprika
Directions
In a bowl, combine the olives, Colby/Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, butter, oil, garlic and hot pepper sauce; set aside. In another bowl, combine biscuit mix, milk, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and parsley just until moistened. press into two greased 9-in. disposable aluminum pie pans. Top with olive mixture; sprinkle with paprika and remaining Parmesan.
Grill bread, covered, over indirect heat for 8-10 minutes or until bottom crust is golden brown when edge of bread is lifted with a spatula.
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup chopped stuffed olives
3/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 drops hot pepper sauce
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Paprika
Directions
In a bowl, combine the olives, Colby/Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, butter, oil, garlic and hot pepper sauce; set aside. In another bowl, combine biscuit mix, milk, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and parsley just until moistened. press into two greased 9-in. disposable aluminum pie pans. Top with olive mixture; sprinkle with paprika and remaining Parmesan.
Grill bread, covered, over indirect heat for 8-10 minutes or until bottom crust is golden brown when edge of bread is lifted with a spatula.
Yummy or not :Artichoke Nibbles recipe.
Ingredients
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 (6.5 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup crushed saltines
Directions
In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in artichokes. Remove from the heat; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Stir in the cheese, cracker crumbs and artichoke mixture.
Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting into 1-in. squares. Serve warm.
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 (6.5 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup crushed saltines
Directions
In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in artichokes. Remove from the heat; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Stir in the cheese, cracker crumbs and artichoke mixture.
Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting into 1-in. squares. Serve warm.
Yummy or not :Artichoke Tetrazzini recipe.
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package linguini pasta
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 (6 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook linguini in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender.
Meanwhile, saute mushrooms and onion in butter or margarine with thyme. Remove from heat. Stir in flour. Then stir in chicken broth and half and half. Return to heat, and stir until the sauce boils and thickens. Strain artichokes, and stir the liquid into the sauce. Add the fresh Parmesan.
Drain linguini, and toss with sauce. Fold in the strained artichokes. Serve immediately.
1 (8 ounce) package linguini pasta
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 (6 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook linguini in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender.
Meanwhile, saute mushrooms and onion in butter or margarine with thyme. Remove from heat. Stir in flour. Then stir in chicken broth and half and half. Return to heat, and stir until the sauce boils and thickens. Strain artichokes, and stir the liquid into the sauce. Add the fresh Parmesan.
Drain linguini, and toss with sauce. Fold in the strained artichokes. Serve immediately.
Yummy or not :Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Strata recipe.
Ingredients
12 thick slices white bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms (optional)
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Directions
Toss cubed bread with bacon, cheese, and mushrooms, and pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, and mustard until smooth, then pour evenly over cubed bread. Cover dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Remove plastic wrap from the baking dish, and bake strata in preheated oven until the top is golden brown, and the eggs are set, about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
12 thick slices white bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms (optional)
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Directions
Toss cubed bread with bacon, cheese, and mushrooms, and pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, and mustard until smooth, then pour evenly over cubed bread. Cover dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Remove plastic wrap from the baking dish, and bake strata in preheated oven until the top is golden brown, and the eggs are set, about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Yummy or not :Aunt Irene's Frosting recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
In a medium sized saucepan, stir the sugar, flour, cornstarch and gelatin together. Add the eggs and beat until smooth. Beat in the milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the butter and the vanilla. Let cool and chill until cold.
Once cold, beat until smooth and fluffy.
Whip the cream into soft peaks and fold it into the frosting. Makes enough to frost one 8 or 9 inch layer cake.
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
In a medium sized saucepan, stir the sugar, flour, cornstarch and gelatin together. Add the eggs and beat until smooth. Beat in the milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the butter and the vanilla. Let cool and chill until cold.
Once cold, beat until smooth and fluffy.
Whip the cream into soft peaks and fold it into the frosting. Makes enough to frost one 8 or 9 inch layer cake.
Yummy or not :Absolutely Ultimate Marinade recipe.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 bunch green onions, chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tahini
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Place the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant.
In a medium bowl, mix toasted sesame seeds, green onions, garlic, tahini, soy sauce, white sugar, red wine vinegar, and pepper. Place desired meat in the mixture, cover, and marinate as long as you like, but overnight is best. Grill as desired.
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 bunch green onions, chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tahini
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Place the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant.
In a medium bowl, mix toasted sesame seeds, green onions, garlic, tahini, soy sauce, white sugar, red wine vinegar, and pepper. Place desired meat in the mixture, cover, and marinate as long as you like, but overnight is best. Grill as desired.
Yummy or not :Boston Cooler recipe.
Ingredients
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle ginger ale
3 scoops vanilla ice cream
Directions
Combine the ginger ale and ice cream in a blender; blend until smooth.
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle ginger ale
3 scoops vanilla ice cream
Directions
Combine the ginger ale and ice cream in a blender; blend until smooth.
Yummy or not :Amazing Mussels recipe.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons minced garlic
4 shallots, chopped
4 cups beef broth
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 red chili pepper, minced
4 fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped
20 fresh basil leaves, torn
2 cups white wine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup light cream
5 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
Directions
Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Add a splash of the beef broth, jalapeno, and red chile pepper, and simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
Add the tomatoes, basil leaves, white wine, and remaining beef broth. Bring to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of the light cream, and pour it and the rest of the cream into the stock pot. Return to a boil, and add the mussels. Cook until all of the shells have opened, about 5 minutes.
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons minced garlic
4 shallots, chopped
4 cups beef broth
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 red chili pepper, minced
4 fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped
20 fresh basil leaves, torn
2 cups white wine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup light cream
5 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
Directions
Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Add a splash of the beef broth, jalapeno, and red chile pepper, and simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
Add the tomatoes, basil leaves, white wine, and remaining beef broth. Bring to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of the light cream, and pour it and the rest of the cream into the stock pot. Return to a boil, and add the mussels. Cook until all of the shells have opened, about 5 minutes.
Yummy or not :Best Ever Beef Stew recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 pound cubed beef stew meat
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 cups beef broth
1 (11.5 ounce) can tomato juice
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup peeled and cubed potatoes
1 cup chopped cabbage
Directions
Toss beef with salt, pepper and flour to coat. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook coated beef in oil, stirring constantly, until well browned on all sides. Pour in broth and tomato juice, and stir in mixed vegetables, potatoes and cabbage. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour, until potatoes are soft and meat is fully cooked.
1/2 pound cubed beef stew meat
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 cups beef broth
1 (11.5 ounce) can tomato juice
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup peeled and cubed potatoes
1 cup chopped cabbage
Directions
Toss beef with salt, pepper and flour to coat. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook coated beef in oil, stirring constantly, until well browned on all sides. Pour in broth and tomato juice, and stir in mixed vegetables, potatoes and cabbage. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour, until potatoes are soft and meat is fully cooked.
Yummy or not :Bar Cookies from Cake Mix recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in water and egg, then stir in cake mix. Finally, mix in nuts and chocolate chips. Spread mixture into pan.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in water and egg, then stir in cake mix. Finally, mix in nuts and chocolate chips. Spread mixture into pan.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Yummy or not :Big Star Cactus Cooler Drink recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup ice cubes
3 fluid ounces cactus juice schnapps
1 fluid ounce light rum
3 fluid ounces pineapple juice
1 fluid ounce cranberry juice
Directions
Fill a tumbler glass with ice cubes. Pour in the schnapps, rum, and pineapple juice. Add enough cranberry juice to turn the drink from yellow-orange to a salmon pink color.
1 cup ice cubes
3 fluid ounces cactus juice schnapps
1 fluid ounce light rum
3 fluid ounces pineapple juice
1 fluid ounce cranberry juice
Directions
Fill a tumbler glass with ice cubes. Pour in the schnapps, rum, and pineapple juice. Add enough cranberry juice to turn the drink from yellow-orange to a salmon pink color.
Yummy or not :Becca's Bruschetta recipe.
Ingredients
1 loaf French bread, sliced
1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 large fresh tomatoes, diced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. In a bowl, mix the onion, garlic, olives, 2 tablespoons olive oil, oregano, basil, and parsley. Gently toss in the tomatoes. Top bread slices with the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with feta cheese and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with remaining olive oil.
Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and bread is lightly toasted.
1 loaf French bread, sliced
1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 large fresh tomatoes, diced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. In a bowl, mix the onion, garlic, olives, 2 tablespoons olive oil, oregano, basil, and parsley. Gently toss in the tomatoes. Top bread slices with the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with feta cheese and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with remaining olive oil.
Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and bread is lightly toasted.
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