9/24/2011

Yummy or not :Apricot Meatballs recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Directions
In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a skillet, brown meatballs in several batches; drain. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine preserves and barbecue sauce; pour over meatballs. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.

Yummy or not :Banana Walnut Ice Cream recipe.

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
8 egg yolks, beaten
1 cup white sugar
2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup half-and-half
1 cup walnuts

Directions
Heat 2 1/2 cups of the half-and-half in a large saucepan over medium heat until small bubbles begin to form around the edges. Remove from heat and set aside.
Mix the egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. While stirring, slowly pour the half-and-half into the egg mixture. Transfer the mixture to the saucepan and heat again over medium heat until bubbles begin to form around the edges. Remove from heat and return to the bowl. Stir in the heavy whipping cream.
Puree the bananas and 3/4 cup half-and-half in a blender until smooth. Add puree to bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until cold, 3 to 4 hours.
Pour mixture into cylinder of ice cream freezer. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Stir in the walnuts. Transfer to 1 quart containers and freeze overnight before serving.

Yummy or not :Baked Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, and Coconut Milk Soup recipe.

Ingredients
1 acorn squash
2 large sweet potatoes
1 medium pumpkin
2 large sweet potatoes
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 lime, juiced
1 pinch ground ginger, or to taste

Directions
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Puncture acorn squash and pumpkin in several places using a knife. Wrap the sweet potato in aluminum foil. Place squash, pumpkin, and sweet potato on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until the pumpkin begins to cave in and the skin browns, about 2 hours.
Remove the skin, then chop the sweet potatoes. Skin, seed, and chop the pumpkin and acorn squash. Place the sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and acorn squash in a large pot and mash until smooth. Stir in the coconut milk until incorporated, reserving 1/2 cup for garnish, then stir in the chicken broth. Season with salt, pepper, lime juice, and ground ginger.
Cook over medium heat until heated through. Serve with a lime wedge and a drizzle of coconut milk.

Yummy or not :Breakfast Bread Pudding recipe.

Ingredients
12 slices white bread
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
2 cups milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
Remove and discard crusts from bread; cut bread into cubes. Toss lightly with cream cheese cubes; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, syrup and salt; mix well. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Yummy or not :Baked Beans from Scratch recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup dried navy beans
4 cups water
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1 small onion, chopped

Directions
Place the navy beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Or, bring the beans and water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse before using.
Place the beans in a large saucepan with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Stir the ketchup, maple syrup, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and chili powder together in a small bowl; set aside.
Once the beans have simmered for 1 hour, drain, and reserve the cooking liquid. Pour the beans into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and stir in the chopped onion and the molasses sauce. Stir in enough of the reserved cooking liquid so the sauce covers the beans by 1/4 inch.
Cover, and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C), and cook 6 hours longer. Stir the beans after they have cooked for 3 hours. Once the beans are tender and the sauce has reduced and is sticky, remove from the oven, stir, recover, and allow to stand 15 minutes before serving.

Yummy or not :Basil Pesto Pomodoro Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
1 serving Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup chopped white onion
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Hunt’s� Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
Hot cooked pasta, chicken or fish (optional)

Directions
Spray large skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes, or until tender.
Add tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Stir in pesto just before serving.
Serve with 1 pound dry pasta (such as fusilli, spaghetti or penne), cooked according to package directions. May also be served over cooked chicken breasts or fish.

Yummy or not :Baja Grilled Chicken Wrap recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled, chopped
1 1/2 cups coleslaw blend (cabbage slaw mix)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup ranch dressing
1/2 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
4 (10 inch) whole wheat tortillas
1/2 cup your favorite salsa
1/4 cup KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Directions
Heat grill to medium heat.
Combine first 7 ingredients.
Spoon chicken mixture down centers of tortillas. Fold in sides of tortillas, then roll up burrito-style. Secure with toothpicks, if desired.
Grill, seam-sides down, 8 to 9 minutes or until golden brown on all sides, turning occasionally. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Yummy or not :Almond Apricot Bread recipe.

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 (4 ounce) jars apricot baby food, divided
3/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
2/3 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup diced dried apricots
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon milk
1/8 teaspoon almond extract

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking powder and salt. Set aside 1 tablespoon baby food for glaze. In another bowl, beat the egg, milk, oil, extract and remaining baby food. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in almonds and apricots. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack.
For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk, extract and reserved baby food until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread.

Yummy or not :Aunt Caroline's Christmas Pudding recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup ground beef suet
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup grated raw potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup black raisins
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup candied cherries
1/2 cup candied mixed fruit peel
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 cup water

Directions
In a large bowl, mix together the suet and 1 cup brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the carrot, potato, egg, salt and vanilla. Mix in enough buttermilk to make a loose batter. Sift 1/2 cup of flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg into a separate bowl. Stir into the carrot mixture just until blended. Fold in the raisins, currants, cherries and mixed fruit.
Grease the inside of two wide mouth pint jars. Divide the mixture evenly between the two jars filling about 3/4 full. Cover with lids, but only screw the rings on enough so they don't fall off. The cake will need to expand while cooking. Place a rack or trivet in the bottom of a large pot to keep the jars off of the bottom. Fill the pot with enough water to come halfway up the sides of the jars. Cover the pot with a lid and bring the water to a boil.
Steam the pudding for 3 hours. Carefully remove the jars and adjust the lids and screw on the rings. Allow to cool to room temperature. The lids should snap down to seal as they cool. Allow the pudding to age for a few weeks before serving.
Before serving, make the sauce: In a small saucepan, stir together 1/2 cup brown sugar, salt and 1 tablespoon of flour until there are no lumps. Stir in the water and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Serve the pudding warm, or slice and fry in butter before spooning the sauce over the top.

Yummy or not :Berry Oatmeal Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup quick cooking oats
1/4 cup wheat germ
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup blueberries
1/3 cup quick cooking oats
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 muffin cups.
In a large bowl, mix the 3/4 cup oats, wheat germ, flour, sugar, walnuts, salt, and baking powder. Stir in the milk, oil, and egg just until dry ingredients are evenly moist. Fold in the blueberries. Scoop batter into the prepared muffin cups.
Mix 1/3 cup oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl, and sprinkle over the batter.
Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Yummy or not :Absolute Best Liver and Onions recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds sliced beef liver
1 1/2 cups milk, or as needed
1/4 cup butter, divided
2 large Vidalia onions, sliced into rings
2 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Gently rinse liver slices under cold water, and place in a medium bowl. Pour in enough milk to cover. Let stand while preparing onions. (I like to soak up to an hour or two - whatever you have time for.) This step is SO important in taking the bitter taste of the liver out.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Separate onion rings, and saute them in butter until soft. Remove onions, and melt remaining butter in the skillet. Season the flour with salt and pepper, and put it in a shallow dish or on a plate. Drain milk from liver, and coat slices in the flour mixture.
When the butter has melted, turn the heat up to medium-high, and place the coated liver slices in the pan. Cook until nice and brown on the bottom. Turn, and cook on the other side until browned. Add onions, and reduce heat to medium. Cook a bit longer to taste. Our family prefers the liver to just barely retain a pinkness on the inside when you cut to check. Enjoy!

Yummy or not :Barbecued Beef recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (4 pound) boneless chuck roast

Directions
In a large bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, Dijon-style mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. Stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Place chuck roast in a slow cooker. Pour ketchup mixture over chuck roast. Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
Remove chuck roast from slow cooker, shred with a fork, and return to the slow cooker. Stir meat to evenly coat with sauce. Continue cooking approximately 1 hour.

Yummy or not :Blooming Onion and Dipping Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
Dipping Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoons cream-style horseradish sauce
1/3 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/3 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Blooming Onion:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 large sweet onion
3/4 cup vegetable oil for frying

Directions
To make sauce: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, 1/3 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon oregano, a dash ground black pepper and cayenne pepper; mix well. Keep sauce covered in refrigerator until needed.
To make the batter: In a medium bowl, beat egg and add milk. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, ground black pepper, oregano, thyme and cumin; mix.
To slice onion: slice 1 inch off of the top and bottom of the onion and remove the papery skin. Use a thin knife to cut a 1 inch diameter core out of the middle of the onion. Now use a very sharp, large knife to slice the onion several times down the center to create 'petals': First slice through the center of the onion to about three-fourths of the way down. Turn the onion 90 degrees and slice it again in an X across the first slice. Keep slicing the sections in half, very carefully until the onion has been cut 16 times. Do not cut down to the bottom of the onion. (The last 8 slices will be difficult, be careful).
Spread the 'petals' of the onion apart. To help keep them separate you could plunge the onion into boiling water for 1 minute and then into cold water.
Dip the onion into the milk mixture and then coat it liberally with the flour mixture. Again separate the petals and sprinkle the dry coating between them. Once you're sure the onion is well-coated, dip it back into the wet mixture and into the dry coating again. This double-dipping ensures you have a well-coated onion because some of the coating will wash off when you fry the onion.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep pot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make sure you use enough oil to completely cover the onion when it fries.
Fry the onion right side up in the oil for 10 minutes or until it turns brown. When the onion has browned, remove it from the oil and let it drain on a rack or paper towels. Open the onion wider from the center so that you can put a small dish of the dipping sauce in the center.

Yummy or not :Broiled Lemon and Garlic Tiger Prawns recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Preheat oven on broiler setting. With a sharp knife, remove tails from prawns, and butterfly them from the underside. Arrange prawns on broiler pan.
In a small saucepan, melt butter with garlic and lemon juice. Pour 1/4 cup butter mixture in a small bowl, and brush onto prawns. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over shrimp.
Place broiler pan on top rack, and broil prawns for 4 to 5 minutes, or until done. Serve with remaining butter mixture for dipping.

Yummy or not :Ben's Seafood Dip recipe.

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped green onions
3/4 cup water chestnuts, drained
1 1/2 cups cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions
Place the cream cheese and gelatin in a medium bowl and microwave on high approximately 1 minute, or until melted. Blend until creamy.
Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, celery, green onions, water chestnuts and shrimp. Chill in the refrigerator approximately 1 hour before serving.

Yummy or not :Buffalo Chicken and Ranch Wraps recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound thin-sliced bacon
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
12 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup diced fresh tomato
3/4 cup ranch dressing, divided

Directions
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble when cool.
Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings, and cook and stir the chicken breast chunks until browned, about 10 minutes. Cover the skillet and allow chicken to continue cooking until no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. Stir in the Buffalo sauce and melted butter until chicken is thoroughly coated. Stir in the crumbled bacon. Keep the mixture warm.
Heat the tortillas, one at a time, in a large ungreased skillet over medium heat until they begin to form air bubbles and small brown spots. Fill each each warmed tortilla with about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling and a tablespoon or so of tomatoes; sprinkle the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing. Wrap the tortilla around the filling; serve warm.

Yummy or not :Beanie Weenie Quesadilla Rolls recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup condensed bean with bacon soup
1 (8 inch) flour tortilla
1 turkey hot dog
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
Pour soup into a small microwave safe bowl. Wrap tortilla and hot dog with a clean, lightly moist cloth. Place soup, tortilla, and hot dog in microwave and cook on high approximately 30 seconds, or until tortilla is hot and pliable and the soup is hot.
Place hot dog and soup in center of tortilla; sprinkle with cheese and roll. Microwave for an additional 10 seconds to fully melt the cheese.

Yummy or not :Best Tomato Pudding recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup water
1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 pinch salt to taste
10 slices white bread, cubed
1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions
In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the water and tomato puree. Mix in the brown sugar, basil and salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, then set aside.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
Place the bread cubes into the dish, and drizzle with melted butter. Pour the tomato sauce over all. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove the lid for the last 10 minutes.

Yummy or not :Balsamic Glazed Salmon recipe.

Ingredients
8 (3 ounce) fillets salmon (about 3/4-inch thick)
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 3/4 cups Swanson� Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness™ or Certified Organic)
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
Orange slices for garnish

Directions
Place the salmon in an 11x8-inch (2-quart) shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with black pepper and drizzle with oil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Stir the cornstarch, broth, vinegar, brown sugar, orange juice and orange peel in a 2-quart saucepan over high heat to a boil. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens.
Place the salmon on a serving platter and serve with the sauce. Garnish with the orange slices.

Yummy or not :Beefy Taco Dip recipe.

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

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

Yummy or not :Barb's Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad recipe.

Ingredients
12 slices bacon
1 head fresh broccoli, diced
1 head cauliflower, chopped
1/2 red onion, diced
3/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup creamy salad dressing
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar

Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Combine the bacon, cauliflower, broccoli, onion and sunflower seeds or pecans.
Whisk together the salad dressing, vinegar and sugar. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate and allow to chill before serving.

Yummy or not :Broccoli and Tortellini Salad recipe.

Ingredients
6 slices bacon
20 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup raisins
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 red onion, finely chopped

Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.

Yummy or not :Beef Barley Lentil Soup recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups cubed red potatoes (1/4 inch pieces)
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
8 cups water
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes

Directions
In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Layer with the potatoes, celery, carrots, lentils and barley. Combine the water, bouillon, salt and lemon-pepper; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables and barley are tender. Add the tomatoes; cook 2 hours longer.

Yummy or not :Brownie Snack Cake recipe.

Ingredients
4 egg whites
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
confectioners' sugar

Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add oil and vanilla. Combine flour, sugars, cocoa and baking powder; gradually stir into the egg mixture. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until the center is set. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Yummy or not :Artichoke Cheese Dip recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/8 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine the mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, Jack cheese, onion salt, dill weed, lemon pepper and artichoke hearts. Mix well and pour into a 2 quart baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Serve with toasted French bread or garlic bread.

Yummy or not :Broccoli Tomato Cups recipe.

Ingredients
12 medium tomatoes
4 cups broccoli florets
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted, divided
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Directions
Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard pulp or save for another use). Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
In a saucepan, place broccoli in a steamer basket over 1 in. of boiling water. Cover and steam for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; set aside.
Brush inside of tomatoes with 2 tablespoons butter. Stuff broccoli into tomatoes. Toss bread crumbs and remaining butter; sprinkle over tops. Place in an ungreased baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes or until heated through.

Yummy or not :Blueberry Shortbread Cheesecake recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 pint sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
zest from 1 lemon
1 quart blueberries
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine the butter, flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Process until mixture begins to form small lumps; press into the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes; remove from oven. Reduce oven's heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Beat the cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar in a bowl until soft and creamy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, until smooth. Gradually stir in the sour cream, vanilla, and lemon zest. Pour the mixture over the crust.
Bake until firm to the touch, 45 to 55 minutes. Meanwhile, make the topping by combining the blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook until thickened. Allow mixture to cool.
Pour the cooled blueberry mixture over top of the cream cheese layer. Chill assembled cheesecake in refrigerator overnight.

Yummy or not :Baked Ham Sandwiches recipe.

Ingredients
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup dried minced onion
1/3 cup prepared mustard
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
8 hamburger buns, split
16 slices deli ham
8 slices Swiss cheese

Directions
In a bowl, combine butter, onion, mustard and poppy seeds. Spread about 1 tablespoon over both halves of buns. Layer ham and cheese on the bottom halves; replace tops. Wrap each sandwich in foil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 6-10 minutes or until cheese is melted, or freeze for up to 2 months.
To use frozen sandwiches: Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Yummy or not :Betty's Broccoli Casserole recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets
1/2 (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped broccoli
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened and cut into pieces
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
1 (2.25 ounce) package slivered almonds

Directions
Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
Pour 1 or 2 tablespoons of water into a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Place the broccoli florets and chopped broccoli into the saucepan with the water, cover, and cook over medium heat until thawed, about 5 minutes. Drain off the water, and stir the cream cheese into the hot broccoli. Spread the broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Mix the bread crumbs with butter in a bowl, and spread over the broccoli in an even layer. Sprinkle the top with almonds, and bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned and the dish is bubbling, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Yummy or not :Baked Fennel with Parmesan recipe.

Ingredients
2 fennel bulbs
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
3/4 cup creme fraiche
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cut the base off of the fennel bulbs, and cut a cone shape into the base to remove the core. You can see the core because it is whiter than the surrounding green. This is optional, but helps the fennel cook faster. Slice the fennel vertically (upright) into 1/4 inch thick slices.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fennel, and fry for about 5 minutes. Stir in the half-and-half and creme fraiche until well blended. Transfer to a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown and the fennel is tender enough to pierce with a fork.

Yummy or not :Beau Monde™ Dip recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 teaspoon Beau Monde ™ seasoning
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Directions
In a small mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, Beau Monde ™ seasoning, dill, and dried parsley. Chill before serving.

Yummy or not :Buko (Young Coconut) Chiller recipe.

Ingredients
2 fresh young coconuts
1 cup water
1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste
ice cubes

Directions
Cut the top of the coconuts to expose the soft meat inside. Pour the juice into a large bowl. Chop the coconuts in half; use a spoon to scrape the meat from the coconuts and add to the bowl with the juice. Add the water and sugar to the bowl; whisk until the sugar dissolves completely. Divide the ice between two tall glasses and pour the mixture over the ice to serve.

Yummy or not :Artichoke Bites III recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 (6.5 ounce) jars artichoke hearts, drained and cut into uniform bite size pieces

Directions
In a bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese and parsley. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, stir together the cream cheese, goat cheese, lemon zest, tarragon, and pepper until well blended and smooth. Gently fold in the artichoke hearts, being careful not to break pieces apart. Toss artichoke pieces into Parmesan and parsley until thoroughly coated.
Transfer artichoke pieces to a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until firm. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Serve slightly chilled.

Yummy or not :Baked Eggplant Parmesan recipe.

Ingredients
3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
6 cups Classico� Tomato and Basil Sauce
1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes on each side.
In a 9x13 inch baking dish spread pasta sauce to cover the bottom. Place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. Sprinkle basil on top.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Yummy or not :Apple Butterscotch Bars recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup white sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup apple jelly
1/4 cup chopped cashews
1 (11 ounce) package butterscotch chips

Directions
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a 9 inch square baking dish.
Mix the flour, oats, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture is crumbly. Set aside 3/4 cup of the mixture and press the rest into the bottom of the prepared dish. Spread the top with the apple jelly.
Stir the reserved flour mixture and the cashews together in a bowl; sprinkle over the apple jelly. Scatter the butterscotch chips over the cashew mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown; 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Yummy or not :Buttermilk Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yummy or not :Bread N Butter Dressing recipe.

Ingredients
8 slices bread
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions
Toast bread and spread with 2 tablespoons of butter; cut into 3/4-in. cubes. Place in a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish set aside. Place remaining butter in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high for 50-60 seconds. stir in broth, onion and seasonings. Pour over the bread cubes and toss to coat. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6 minutes, stirring once.

Yummy or not :Baked Mushrooms with Thyme and White Wine recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons minced onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Whisk together the onion, garlic, thyme, white wine, and olive oil in a large bowl. Add the mushrooms and toss to coat; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer mushroom mixture into a small baking dish, cover, and bake for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Yummy or not :Bengali 5-Spice recipe.

Ingredients
2/3 cup cumin seeds
1/3 cup fennel seeds
1/4 cup black mustard seed
3 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds

Directions
Combine the cumin seeds, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, oregano, and fenugreek seeks in a non-stick skillet over medium heat; roast the spice mixture until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Spread the spices onto a large platter to cool completely. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.