6/30/2011

Yummy or not :Breaded Chicken Wings recipe.

Ingredients
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon water
10 chicken wings

Directions
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the bread crumbs, onion powder, basil, garlic salt and paprika. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water. Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tips. Dip wings in egg, then place in bag and shake to coat. Place in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear, turning once.

Yummy or not :Allison's Supreme Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon coffee-flavored liqueur
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and coffee liqueur. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in the oats, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls, and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before eating!

Yummy or not :Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Blue Cheese recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half
1 pound pitted dates
4 ounces blue cheese

Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Slice dates in half, and open them up. Pinch off pieces of blue cheese, and place them into the center of the dates. Close the halves of the dates, and wrap a half-slice of bacon around the outside. Secure each one with a toothpick. Arrange in a baking dish or on a baking sheet with sides to catch any grease.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bacon is crisp. Turn dates over after the first 20 minutes for even cooking.

Yummy or not :Almond Currant Rice recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups uncooked instant rice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
1/4 cup dried currants

Directions
Prepare rice according to package directions, adding butter and salt. Just before serving, stir in almonds and currants.

Yummy or not :Bar-B-Q Baked Beans recipe.

Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can great Northern beans, drained
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
3 slices bacon, cut in half

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a medium baking dish, mix kidney beans, pinto beans, lima beans, great northern beans, chili sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and molasses. Top with bacon.
Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until thick and bubbly.

Yummy or not :Aioli (Garlic Mayonnaise) recipe.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 clove garlic, minced
lemon juice to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
In a bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard and egg yolk. Slowly pour in olive oil while whisking rapidly. After all the olive oil is in the mixture, blend in the garlic and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Yummy or not :Broiled Ginger Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions
Flatten the chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place on a broiler pan rack. Broil for 3 minutes on each side. Combine mayonnaise, soy sauce, ginger and cayenne; brush over chicken. Broil 2-3 minutes longer on each side or until juices run clear.

Yummy or not :Apricot Cranberry Cake recipe.

Ingredients
3 cups biscuit/baking mix
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
In a bowl, combine the biscuit mix and sugar. In another bowl, combine the eggs, yogurt, orange juice, oil and almond extract. Stir into biscuit mixture just until combined. Fold in the cranberries, apricots and almonds.
Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely. In a bowl, combine the glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.

Yummy or not :Buttermilk Pie I recipe.

Ingredients
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter

Directions
Mix sugar and flour. Add buttermilk, beaten eggs, vanilla. Melt the butter over low heat. Add to buttermilk mixture and mix well.
Pour into pie crust and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 - 40 minutes.

Yummy or not :Albondigas Sinaloenses recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup uncooked white rice
fresh mint or spearmint
1 1/2 pounds lean ground sirloin
2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tablespoons diced onion
1 egg white
salt and pepper
4 sprigs fresh mint or spearmint, minced

Directions
In a large stock pot, cook onion and garlic in olive oil over medium high heat until translucent. Stir in tomato sauce, water, rice, mint, and salt, and bring to a low boil.
Meanwhile, combine ground sirloin with tomatoes, 2 tablespoons diced onion, egg white, mint, and salt and pepper. Form into small balls, and place in boiling liquid. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, or until meat is cooked and rice is tender.

Yummy or not :Blueberry Party Salad recipe.

Ingredients
3 (6 ounce) packages raspberry flavored gelatin mix
3 1/4 cups boiling water
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup boiling water
1 (21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling

Directions
In a medium bowl, dissolve 2 packages of the raspberry gelatin in 3 1/4 cups boiling water. Pour into a 9 by 13 inch pan and refrigerate until firm.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together unflavored gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water. Whisk in the half and half, sugar and vanilla and cook over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the softened cream cheese. Spread over the raspberry gelatin layer.
In a medium bowl, dissolve the remaining package of raspberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in the blueberry pie filling and pour over the cream cheese layer. Chill until serving.

Yummy or not :Baked Miniature Pumpkins recipe.

Ingredients
1 small sugar pumpkin
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cut off the top of the pumpkin and scrape out all the seeds. Place the butter or margarine and brown sugar inside the pumpkin and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Put the pumpkin lid back on and place pumpkin in a baking pan with a little water in the bottom.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until tender. These can also be baked in the microwave on high for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Yummy or not :Broiler S'mores recipe.

Ingredients
4 graham crackers
2 milk chocolate candy bars
12 marshmallows

Directions
Preheat the oven broiler. Line a small pan with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
Break the graham crackers in half and lay 4 of the squares out on a serving plate. Break the candy bars in half and lay one piece on each of the graham crackers on the plate.
Arrange the marshmallows in a single layer in the prepared pan.
Broil the marshmallows until the tops brown, turn the marshmallows to brown the undersides. Keep a close eye on the marshmallows so they do not burn. They will brown very quickly.
Remove the marshmallows from the pan and place three on each of the chocolate squares. Top with the remaining graham cracker halves.

Yummy or not :Apple Roll-Ups recipe.

Ingredients
3 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup white sugar
12 (7 inch square) egg roll wrappers
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon white sugar

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheet.
In a medium-size mixing bowl, toss together the apples, cinnamon and sugar. On a clean dry surface, lay out egg roll wrappers. Brush each one lightly with butter to within 1/2 inch of the sides. spread about 1/4 cup of the apple mixture onto the buttered area. Combine the cornstarch and water, brush top edge with the mixture. Fold the wrapper around the filling, and roll up to seal. Place onto the prepared cookie sheet, seam side down. Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden and crisp.

Yummy or not :Baked Apple Pudding recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups grated peeled tart apples
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups vanilla frozen yogurt

Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter, sugar and egg until blended. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon; gradually add to the sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in the apples, walnuts and vanilla until well combined.
Spread mixture into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until pudding is lightly browned and springs back when lightly touched. Serve warm with frozen yogurt.

Yummy or not :Annie's Strawberry Dessert recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 1/2 quarts fresh strawberries, halved
1 (8 ounce) jar ready-to-use strawberry glaze

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix the butter, flour, and pecans in a bowl, and press into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes; do not allow to brown. Set aside until completely cool.
In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Blend in the whipped topping. Spread over the cooled crust. Refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.
Top with strawberries and drizzle with glaze to serve.

Yummy or not :Apple Raisin Bread recipe.

Ingredients
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees), divided
1 teaspoon sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt
8 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups peeled, diced apples
1 1/2 cups raisins
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 egg, beaten
sugar

Directions
In a small bowl, combine yeast, 1/2 cup water and sugar; set aside. In a large bowl, combine eggs, applesauce, honey, oil, salt and remaining water; mix well. Stir in yeast mixture. Gradually add enough flour to form a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down and turn over in bowl. Cover and let rise 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine apples, raisins and lemon juice. Divide dough into three parts; knead one-third of the apple mixture into each part. Shape each into round flat balls. Place each in a greased 8-in. round baking pan that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Brush each loaf with egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until brown sounds hollow when tapped.

Yummy or not :Beer and Maple Lentil Stew recipe.

Ingredients
6 slices bacon, diced
1 cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrot
3 cups beef stock
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions
Place a large pot over medium-high heat; cook the bacon in the pot until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the onion and garlic; continue to cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the celery and carrot; cook another 2 minutes.
Pour the beef stock and beer into the pot; bring to a boil. Stir in the lentils, syrup, nutmeg, caraway seed, and celery salt; cover and cook for 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Yummy or not :Angel Hair with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, softened and chopped
1 (8 ounce) package tomato basil feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until done; drain. Return pasta to the pot.
Mix in olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, feta, and Parmesan cheese. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Yummy or not :Beef Curry Soup recipe.

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

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

Yummy or not :Best Cocktail Meatballs recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Directions
Preheat oven to broil.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine hamburger, milk, onion soup mix, and Worcestershire sauce. Roll the mixture into small balls. Arrange meatballs on a cookie sheet. Broil for 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
In a small bowl, mix ketchup and brown sugar. Transfer mixture to a slow cooker. Add the meatballs to the slow cooker.
Cook meatballs on high for approximately 30 minutes.

Yummy or not :Brown Rice Bake recipe.

Ingredients
2 1/4 cups cooked brown rice
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1/2 pound processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta), cubed
1 (4.5 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained

Directions
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Yummy or not :Baked French Toast with Home Style Syrup recipe.

Ingredients
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
12 slices day-old French bread
1 1/4 cups crushed cornflakes
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Directions
In a shallow dish or pie plate, combine eggs, milk, vanilla and salt. Add bread and soak for 5 minutes, turning once to coat. Coat each slice with cornflake crumbs and place on a well greased baking sheet. Dot each slice with butter. Bake at 450 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. For syrup, combine sugar, corn syrup, water and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in evaporated milk and flavorings. Serve over warm French toast.

Yummy or not :Baked Italian Chicken and Pasta recipe.

Ingredients
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Tomato Soup
1 1/3 cups water
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
2 cups uncooked corkscrew-shaped pasta (rotini)
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions
Stir the soup, water, basil and pasta in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Top with the chicken. Sprinkle with the cheese and additional basil, if desired. Cover the baking dish.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the pasta is tender.

Yummy or not :Balsamic Bruschetta recipe.

Ingredients
8 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 loaf French bread, toasted and sliced

Directions
In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Mix in the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper. Serve on toasted bread slices.

Yummy or not :Beer Cooked Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
To Marinate: Pour 1/2 of the beer into a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Add chicken breasts, toss to coat, cover dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.
Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute for 5 to 10 minutes or until cooked; remove from skillet and reserve, keeping warm.
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium high heat and add chicken. Saute 5 to 6 minutes each side or until cooked through and juices run clear. Reduce heat to low, pour remaining beer over chicken and add reserved mushrooms. Cover skillet and let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Yummy or not :Blueberry-Sausage Breakfast Cake recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
BLUEBERRY SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; add alternately with sour cream to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Fold in sausage and blueberries.
Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until cake tests done.
For sauce, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add water and blueberries. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Spoon over individual servings.

Yummy or not :Apple Pound Cake recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups chopped, peeled tart apples
1 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup raisins
APPLE CIDER GLAZE:
1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in apples, almonds and raisins. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire tack to cool completely.
In a saucepan, combine glaze ingredients; cook over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Prick top of cake with a fork; drizzle with glaze.

Yummy or not :Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Yogurt-Cheese Dressing recipe.

Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus, thawed
1 tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
10 leaves lettuce

Directions
Thaw frozen asparagus and drain well. In a medium bowl, combine the asparagus, tomatoes, onions and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, cheese and mustard. Add to the vegetable mixture and toss until well coated. To serve, line salad plates with romaine lettuce leaves and spoon salad on top.

Yummy or not :Breaded Chicken Limone recipe.

Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen Brussels sprouts, thawed and diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (16 ounce) can navy beans, drained
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Season flour, eggs, and bread crumbs with salt and pepper. Mix cayenne pepper into the flour only. Dip each breast into flour, then into the beaten eggs, and then into the bread crumbs, coating evenly. Place onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes on each side or until brown and crispy.
While chicken bakes, heat oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and Brussels sprouts and stir until garlic releases its fragrance and sprouts are heated through, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the flour. Then add the water, lemon juice, drained beans, and sugar. Stir over medium heat until sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Add additional water if sauce is too thick. Remove from the heat and stir in remaining butter, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
Place each piece of chicken onto a serving plate. Spoon the sauce over it and garnish with chopped parsley and remaining Parmesan cheese.

Yummy or not :Best Cherry Pie recipe.

Ingredients
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1 (20 ounce) can pitted sour cherries
1 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
1 egg yolk

Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 C). Make pastry and refrigerate.
Drain cherries, reserving 1 cup liquid. In a saucepan combine sugar, flour and salt. Stir in cherry liquid and bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Mixture will thicken.
When mixture is thickened, add butter, almond extract, food coloring and cherries. Cover and refrigerate.
On lightly covered surface, roll out half of the pastry into an 11 inch circle. Put into 9 inch pie dish. Roll other half of pastry into another 11 inch circle. With a knife or pastry wheel, cut eight 1/2 inch strips.
Pour cooled cherry filling into pie dish. Place pastry strips horizontally, then vertically, across the top of the pie and lightly brush with egg yolk. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, and cool before serving.

Yummy or not :Apple, Brie, and Walnut Salad recipe.

Ingredients
2 red apples, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
3 cups spring mix salad greens
1/2 cup sliced Brie cheese
1/3 cup toasted walnut pieces

Directions
Toss the apple slices with the vinaigrette in a bowl until evenly coated; add the greens and toss again; top with the Brie and walnuts just before serving.

Yummy or not :Brown Sugar Pudding Cake recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup milk

Directions
Combine all sauce ingredients. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; set aside. For pudding, beat butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and nuts; add alternately with milk to butter mixture. Spoon into baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes.

Yummy or not :Almond Dukkah recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup coriander seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 cup prepared dry-roasted almonds
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
2 teaspoons kosher salt or sea salt
Pita bread or hearty, crusty dipping bread
Olive oil

Directions
Heat a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Stirring frequently, toast coriander seeds, sesame seeds, peppercorns and fennel seeds until slightly brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Cool and transfer to food processor. Add almonds, cumin, thyme and salt. Grind until crumbly; do not allow mixture to become a paste.
Serve Dukkah in a bowl or plate, along with a bowl or plate of olive oil and bread. Dip bread first in olive oil and then in Almond Dukkah so it adheres to the olive oil; serve as an appetizer or hearty and nutritious snack.

Yummy or not :Blueberry Grunt recipe.

Ingredients
2 (15 ounce) cans blueberries
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions
Pour blueberries and their juice into a 10 inch iron skillet or kettle. Stir in sugar. Cook until juice begins to boil, and lower heat.
In medium mixing bowl, mix flour, baking powder, lemon rind, spices, and salt. Stir in milk until dry particles are just moistened. Drop dough by spoonfuls (8 dumplings) on top of simmering berry mixture, and cover skillet. Cook over medium-low heat until dough is puffed and cooked through. Serve dumplings with berry sauce and cold cream.

Yummy or not :Apple Butter VI recipe.

Ingredients
4 cups apple cider
4 pounds cooking apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 cups white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar

Directions
In a 5 quart saucepan, bring apple cider and apples to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and, stirring often, simmer 10 minutes, or until the apples are very tender.
Sieve the mixture through a strainer or food mill, then return to simmer in the saucepan.
Stir sugar and brown sugar into the mixture. Simmer uncovered 2 hours, stirring often, until the mixture reaches a spreadable consistency.
Transfer to sterile containers and refrigerate or freeze until serving.

Yummy or not :Bacon Cheddar Chive Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
6 thick slices bacon
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons dried chives
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease muffin pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, chives, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Combine the egg, milk, cream of mushroom soup and vegetable oil. Mix into the dry ingredients and stir together just to moisten.
Spoon the batter into prepared muffin pans and bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

Yummy or not :Brown Sugar Spice Cake recipe.

Ingredients
vegetable cooking spray
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Tomato Soup (Regular or Healthy Request�)
1/2 cup water
1 (18.25 ounce) package spice cake mix
1 1/4 cups hot water
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
vanilla ice cream

Directions
Spray the inside of a 4-quart slow cooker with the cooking spray.
Combine the soup, water, eggs and cake mix in a medium bowl and mix according to the package directions. Pour the batter into the cooker.
Stir the water, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour over the batter.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Spoon the cake into bowls, spooning the sauce from the bottom of the cooker. Serve warm with the ice cream.

Yummy or not :Berry Nectarine Salad recipe.

Ingredients
4 medium unpeeled nectarines, sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese

Directions
Place nectarines in a large bowl. Combine sugar and ginger; sprinkle over nectarines and gently stir to evenly coat. Drizzle with lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, stirring once.
Drain and reserve liquid. Gently stir raspberries and blueberries into nectarines. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in reserved liquid. Spoon over fruit; serve immediately.

Yummy or not :Baked Stuffed Apple recipe.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 tablespoon dried cranberries

Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cut the stem out of the apple and hollow out the center until it is about 1 1/2 inches wide without going through the bottom. In a small cup, stir together the cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar. Set aside half of this mixture, and mix the rest with the cream cheese and dried cranberries.
Sprinkle some of the reserved cinnamon sugar into the apple's cavity. Fill with the cream cheese mixture, and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on the top. Place the apple in a small baking dish.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the apple is tender enough to easily pierce with a fork.

Yummy or not :Braised Venison with Rosemary and Shiitake recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 1/2 pounds venison, cut into 2 inch cubes
2 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cognac or brandy (optional)
2 cups dry red wine
1 cube beef bouillon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 1/4 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
2 tablespoons water (optional)

Directions
Melt the bacon drippings in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the venison in two batches until nicely browned and remove. Stir in the shiitake, onions, and garlic; cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the cognac, wine, and bouillon cube, simmer for 30 seconds to remove the alcohol flavor and dissolve the bouillon.
Stir in the venison, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently until the venison is tender, about two hours or more; adding water as needed.
If using baby carrots, add them during the last half hour of cooking. When the venison is tender, you may wish to thicken the sauce by dissolving the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water and stirring it into the sauce.

Yummy or not :Autumn Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup chopped cranberries
1 cup chopped, peeled apple
1/2 cup chopped dried figs
3/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin pans or line with paper muffin liners.
In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar, white sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Make a well in the center, and add the melted butter, milk and eggs, mix until smooth. Stir in the cranberries, apple, figs, and hazelnuts. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pans. Cups should be at least 3/4 full.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

Yummy or not :Best Garlic Souffle recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 eggs, well beaten
1 cup minced garlic

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in celery soup, milk, salt and pepper. Heat, stirring, until smooth. Slowly stir in cheese and lemon juice, mixing well.
Remove from heat and stir in eggs and garlic. Mix well and pour into prepared dish.
Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes.

Yummy or not :Blue Cheese Hot Wings! recipe.

Ingredients
30 chicken wings, cut apart at joints, wing tips discarded
2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/3 cup molasses
1 teaspoon liquid mesquite smoke flavoring
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups prepared blue cheese dressing

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sprinkle the chicken wings on all sides with cayenne pepper and seasoned salt, and spread in a single layer into a large baking dish.
Bake the wings in the preheated oven until the skin is browned and crisp, 30 to 40 minutes, turning the wings over halfway through cooking for even browning.
While the wings are baking, combine hot sauce, molasses, and liquid smoke flavoring in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the onion, green pepper, and garlic, and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the blue cheese dressing. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Transfer the wings from the baking dish to paper towels to drain excess grease. Pour off any excess fat from the dish, and return the wings to the dish. Pour the sauce evenly over the wings, turning them over with a spatula or tongs to coat all sides with sauce.
Return to the oven and bake until the sauce has thickened and cooked onto the wings, about 20 minutes. Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Yummy or not :Beef Mac Casserole recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked pasta shells
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (3 ounce) package pepperoni, sliced
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cups tomato juice
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and green pepper until browned. Drain off excess grease. Stir in pepperoni, tomato sauce, tomato juice, oregano, celery salt, onion powder, garlic salt, basil, red pepper flakes, and cooked pasta. Pour into the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove casserole from oven and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

Yummy or not :Apple, Carrot, Or Zucchini Cake recipe.

Ingredients
4 cups peeled, cored and shredded apple
2 cups white sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 X 13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, blend the sugar with the eggs. Add the oil, and mix well. Mix in flour, spices, salt, and baking soda. Stir in the nuts and the apples, carrots, or zucchini. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 40 minutes. Serve warm or cooled.

Yummy or not :Bacon Chicken and Dumplings recipe.

Ingredients
3 slices bacon
3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 onion, diced
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - diced
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
3 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups biscuit mix
1 cup milk

Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside; reserve bacon drippings in skillet.
Add potatoes, onion and chicken to bacon drippings and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in chicken broth; season with poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir in corn, and simmer all together for 15 minutes.
Pour in half-and-half and bring to a boil; add crumbled bacon. In a medium bowl, combine biscuit mix with milk and mix well (dough should be thick). Drop tablespoon sizes of dough into boiling mixture; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes uncovered, then another 10 minutes covered. (Note: Do not stir while simmering, or dumplings will break apart). Serve hot.

Yummy or not :Butternut Pie Crust recipe.

Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup mashed, cooked butternut squash

Directions
Place the flour, egg and squash into the container of a food processor. Pulse until mixed into a doughy ball. You may need to add a little extra flour. Divide into two equal parts. Use in your favorite pie recipe.

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Yummy or not :Asian Pork Tenderloin recipe.

Ingredients
1/3 cup lite soy sauce
1/4 cup sesame oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 cup packed light brown sugar
3 green onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 tablespoons Asian chile paste
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 (2 pound) fat-trimmed pork tenderloin

Directions
Pour into a medium bowl the soy sauce, sesame oil, and Worcestershire sauce. Then whisk in brown sugar, green onions, garlic, chile paste, and pepper. Place the tenderloin in a shallow dish. Pour sauce over tenderloin, turning the meat a few times to coat. Cover dish, and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Transfer pork with marinade into an aluminum foil-lined baking pan.
Roast in a preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes. Remove, and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before carving.

Yummy or not :Barbara's Salad recipe.

Ingredients
3 ounces grilled chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 ounces chopped ham
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup crushed pineapple with juice
8 large grapes red grapes, halved

Directions
Combine the chicken, ham, lettuce, pineapple, and grapes in a large bowl; toss to combine.

Yummy or not :Balsamic Cole Slaw recipe.

Ingredients
1 serving cooking spray
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Directions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray.
Cook the cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots in the hot skillet until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook and stir until cabbage and carrots are soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir balsamic vinegar into the cabbage mixture just before removing from heat.

Yummy or not :Blackberry Jam Cake III recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup buttermilk
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 cup seedless blackberry jam

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 (9 inch) pans. Mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice and cloves. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Stir in the blackberry jam. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Yummy or not :Broccoli Shrimp Pasta Toss recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter and oil until tender. Add broccoli and salt; cook and stir over medium-high heat for 8 minutes. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink and broccoli is tender. Drain pasta; transfer to a serving bowl. Add the broccoli mixture; toss gently. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Yummy or not :Banana Milk Drink recipe.

Ingredients
1 large ripe banana
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 dash ground cinnamon

Directions
Place the first four ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour into glasses; sprinkle with cinnamon if desired. Serve immediately.

Yummy or not :Baba Ghanoush recipe.

Ingredients
2 large eggplants
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup tahini
1/2 teaspoon teriyaki sauce
1 clove crushed garlic

Directions
Wash both eggplants, and pierce them with a knife. Place eggplants on a cookie sheet, put them in a 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. After eggplants are baked and cooled, peel the skin off. Put eggplant in a mixing bowl.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, olive oil, and plain yogurt. Mix ingredients until smooth. Stir in tahini according to taste. When all ingredients are added, transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Stir in teryiaki sauce and garlic. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.

Yummy or not :Apricot-Filled Pinwheels recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup dried apricots
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup margarine, softened
1/3 cup ice water
1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon milk

Directions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the dried apricots with the 3/4 cup of water. bring to a boil, then stir in the sugar. Cover the pan and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until apricots are tender. Puree the mixture in a food processor or press through a sieve. Set aside to cool.
Measure flour into a large bowl, cut in the margarine until the mixture is like fine meal. Combine the cold water and vinegar, sprinkle over the flour mixture. Gather the dough into a ball, flatten slightly, then wrap with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (210 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out, one half at a time, to form a 12x9 inch rectangle. Cut into 3 inch squares using a knife or pizza wheel. Make a 1 1/4 inch slit at each corner of the squares, going in towards the center. Place one teaspoon of apricot filling into the center of each square. Fold every other tip from the corners into the middle to form the pinwheel design. Press down firmly in the center to seal. Place onto ungreased baking sheets and brush with a mixture of the egg yolk and milk. Sprinkle with finely chopped pecans if desired.
Bake for 10 to 12 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 :Apricot Baked Ham recipe.

Ingredients
1 (5 pound) fully-cooked, bone-in ham
20 whole cloves
1/2 cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons dry mustard
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

Directions
Score the surface of the ham with shallow diamond-shaped cuts. Combine preserves and mustard; spread over ham. Pat brown sugar over apricot mixture. Place ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 20 minutes per pound or until ham is heated through and thermometer reads 140 degrees F.

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.

Yummy or not :BBQ Bacon Ranch Dip recipe.

Ingredients
7 slices bacon
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (1 ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup barbeque sauce
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the cooled bacon into a bowl and set aside.
Stir together the cream cheese and ranch dressing mix in a bowl until smooth. Spread the mixture on the bottom of a pie dish. Evenly spread the barbecue sauce on top of the cream cheese mixture. Layer the bacon, bell pepper, and tomato on top of the barbecue sauce and top with the Cheddar cheese. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.

Yummy or not :Bow-Tie Pasta With Red Pepper Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
2 cups bow tie pasta
1 cup blanched green peas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions
Combine bell pepper, broth, oregano, salt, and pepper in 2 quart saucepan. Cover. Cook over medium low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is tender.
Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, and honey; remove from heat. Puree mixture in a blender or food processor.
Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain.
Mix together pasta, red pepper sauce, peas, and parsley.

Yummy or not :Bow Ties with Sausage, Tomatoes and Cream recipe.

Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage and pepper flakes until sausage is evenly brown. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes, cream, and salt. Simmer until mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir cooked pasta into sauce, and heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.

Yummy or not :Broccoli Tuna Roll-ups recipe.

Ingredients
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
2 1/2 cups broccoli florets, cooked
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onions, divided
6 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

Directions
In a small bowl, combine soup and milk; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine tuna, broccoli, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese half of the onions and 3/4 cup of the soup mixture; mix well. Divide mixture among tortillas and roll up.
Place, seam side down, in a greased 12-in. x 8-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Pour remaining soup mixture over tortillas. Sprinkle with tomatoes if desired. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions. Return to the oven for 5 minutes.

Yummy or not :BREAKSTONE'S Creamy Berry-Topped Dessert recipe.

Ingredients
3 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 1/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla
1 (16 ounce) container BREAKSTONE'S Sour Cream
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup strawberry preserves
2 cups blueberries

Directions
Preheat over to 325 degrees F.
Prepare cake batter: mix flour and baking soda until well blended; set aside. Beat butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Blend in vanilla. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add flour mixture alternately with 1 cup of sour cream, beating until well blended after each addition.
Spoon into greased and floured 12-cup fluted tube pan or 10-inch tube pan.
Bake 1 hour 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
Meanwhile mix remaining sour cream and sugar. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Combine strawberries and preserves. Let stand at room temperature 30 min.
Spoon sour cream mixture over cake slices just before serving; top with strawberry mixture and blueberries.

Yummy or not :Buffalo Chicken Dipping Balls recipe.

Ingredients
2 (12.5 fl oz) cans chunk chicken breast, drained and flaked
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
1 cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot�)
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
oil for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup plain bread crumbs

Directions
Mix the chicken, green onions, Cheddar cheese, pepperjack cheese, hot sauce, and ranch dressing mix together in a bowl; form the mixture into 1-inch balls with a scoop. Place the balls on a large, flat dish; chill in refrigerator 2 to 3 hours.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Gently press the balls into the flour to coat and shake off any excess. Dip into the beaten egg and then press into bread crumbs. Place the breaded chicken balls onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
Fry the breaded balls in the hot oil until slightly browned, about 1 minute.

Yummy or not :Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup applesauce
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups rolled oats

Directions
In bowl beat butter till creamy. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and baking soda. Stir until combined. Mix in applesauce and egg. Add flour, a little at a time. Stir in oats.
Drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Enjoy!

Yummy or not :Berry Custard Pie recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup baking mix
1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
1/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 cups raspberries
1 cup fresh blackberries
1/2 cup fat free sour cream
2 egg whites
1/2 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Combine baking mix, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, milk, and lemon rind. Press with floured fingers into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish that has been sprayed with a nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle berries onto crust.
Combine sour cream, egg whites, 1/2 cup white sugar, flour, spices, and vanilla extract. Pour over fruit. Cover edges of crust with foil.
Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Turn heat down to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake for 30 minutes, or until center is set.

Yummy or not :Almond-Topped Fish recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine
1 small onion, thinly sliced
4 (6 ounce) fillets fresh or frozen cod or haddock, thawed
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Directions
Place butter in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish; place in a 400 degrees F oven until melted. Spread butter over bottom of dish; cover with onion. Arrange fish over onion; sprinkle with salt, dill and pepper. Combine the Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, parsley and lemon juice; spread over fish. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds.

Yummy or not :All-Day Apple Butter recipe.

Ingredients
5 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and finely chopped
4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
Place apples in a slow cooker. Combine sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt; pour over apples and mix well. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 9-11 hours or until thickened and dark brown, stirring occasionally (stir more frequently as it thickens to prevent sticking). Uncover and cook on low 1 hour longer. If desired, stir with a wire whisk until smooth. Spoon into freezer containers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Cover and refrigerate or freeze.

Yummy or not :Appetizer Stuffed Mushrooms recipe.

Ingredients
12 large fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 slice bread, toasted and cut into small cubes
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 dash paprika
grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Remove stems from mushrooms; set caps aside. Finely chop stems; measure 1/2 cup (discard any remaining stems or save for another use). In a skillet, saute chopped mushrooms, onion and green pepper in butter until vegetables are tender and mushroom liquid has evaporated.
Add toast cubes, onion salt, garlic salt, pepper, thyme and paprika; mix well. Stuff into mushroom caps. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Yummy or not :Bubba's Best BBQ Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage
1 cup canned tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons steak sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried savory
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions
In a large saucepan, mix together the cola, tomato sauce, tomato paste, butter, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, molasses, cider and balsamic vinegars, steak sauce, and mustard. Season with chili powder, savory, onion powder, garlic salt, and hot pepper sauce, and stir to blend. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon.

Yummy or not :Authentic Lebanese Fattoush recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons sumac powder
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 medium cucumber, diced
2 large tomatoes, diced
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped purslane
1/2 (5 ounce) package arugula
4 pita rounds, toasted and torn into pieces

Directions
Mix the water and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until thickened. Remove from heat, and mix in lemon juice, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, parsley, mint, bell pepper, purslane, and arugula. Toss with the dressing, and serve with pita.

Yummy or not :Apricot Meringue Pie recipe.

Ingredients
12 ounces dried apricots, chopped
1 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 cups sugar, divided
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 (9 inch) pastry shell, baked

Directions
In a saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until apricots are softened. In a bowl, combine 2 cups sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir into apricot mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir a small amount of hot filling into yolks. Return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 1 minute longer or until glossy and clear. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Keep warm.
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Pour hot filling into crust. Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing edges to crust.
Bake at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Chill for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Yummy or not :Apple Walnut Squares recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar; beat in egg. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well (dough will be stiff). Stir in apples. Spread batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Combine brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and vanilla; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Cut into squares.

Yummy or not :Blueberry French Toast Cobbler recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
10 (3/4 inch thick) slices day-old French bread
4 1/2 cups unsweetened frozen blueberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened

Directions
In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, vanilla and baking powder until smooth. Pour into a large shallow baking dish. Add bread slices, turning once to coat. Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight. Combine blueberries, sugar, melted butter, cornstarch and cinnamon. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. Remove both pans from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Place prepared bread on top of blueberry mixture. Spread softened butter on top. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until toast is golden brown and blueberries are bubbly.

Yummy or not :Avocado Soup with Chicken and Lime recipe.

Ingredients
4 (6 inch) corn tortillas, julienned
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 white onion, sliced thinly
8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
1 quart chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tomato, seeded and diced
salt and pepper to taste
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Arrange tortilla strips on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook onion, garlic and jalapenos in olive oil until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, chicken broth, lime juice, tomato, salt and pepper. Gently simmer until chicken is cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in avocado and cilantro and heat through. Adjust seasonings.
Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with tortilla strips to serve.

Yummy or not :Broccoli Dip in a Bread Bowl recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (1 pound) loaf unsliced French bread

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the yogurt and mayonnaise. Stir in broccoli, pimientos, parsley, onion, dill and garlic powder. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
Cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottom of leaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Set the shell aside. Cut the top and removed bread into cubes; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Fill bread shell with dip. Serve with toasted bread cubes.

Yummy or not :Baked-Bottom Nanaimo Bars recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
1 (5.1 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup flaked coconut

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter an 8x8-inch square baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter with sugar with an electric mixer until very creamy, about 1 minute. Add the egg and cocoa powder, and beat until the ingredients are well mixed. Pour in the graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup coconut, and almonds, and beat on low speed until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, and let the crust cool.
Melt chocolate chips with 3 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over very low heat, stirring until well blended. Remove from the heat, allow to cool for several minutes, then spread the chocolate mixture over the crust in a smooth layer. Refrigerate the dish while you make the next layer.
Beat the pudding mix and milk in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until the pudding is thick and smooth, about 2 minutes. Spread the pudding over the chocolate layer; sprinkle the dish with 1/4 cup coconut, cover loosely, and refrigerate until chilled and set, at least 1 hour.

Yummy or not :Bacon Bean Sandwiches recipe.

Ingredients
5 slices bread, lightly toasted
1 (16 ounce) can pork and beans
10 bacon strips, cooked and drained
4 slices onion, separated into rings
5 slices processed American cheese

Directions
Place toast on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread each slice with 3 tablespoons beans. Top each with two bacon strips, a few onion rings and a cheese slice. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Yummy or not :Absolutely Delicious Stuffed Calamari recipe.

Ingredients
12 calamari tubes
2 green onions, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound chopped cooked shrimp meat
1/2 pound cooked crabmeat, diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup butter
12 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups milk
10 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 pinch ground black pepper
3/4 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
1 (8 ounce) package linguine pasta

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse the calamari tubes and pat dry.
In a large bowl, stir together the onions, 6 cloves of the garlic, shrimp, crabmeat and lemon juice. Spoon some of this mixture into each squid tube and seal the ends by 'sewing' with a toothpick. Arrange in a single layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Set aside.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cream cheese and 2 cloves of garlic. Cook and stir until cream cheese has melted. Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook until heated through and then remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and pepper. Pour over all of the calamari tubes in the baking dish. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of Romano cheese on top of each one.
Bake uncovered until the cheese is browned and sauce is bubbly. While the calamari is baking, Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain. Serve the stuffed calamari and sauce over a bed of linguine.

Yummy or not :Applesauce Cornbread recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup fine cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup skim milk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
In a bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl, stir together milk, eggs, and applesauce. Fold the wet mixture into the dry; mix together well. Then pour the combined mixture into baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Yummy or not :Blanca's Cherry Cheese Tarts recipe.

Ingredients
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/8 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place cup cake liners into muffin tins.
To Make Filling: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir in eggs, vanilla and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly.
To Make Crust: Combine crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crust forms small crumbs. Put one spoonful of crust into each cup cake liner and pat it down. Spoon a layer of filling on top of crusts.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. When tarts are fresh from oven, spoon cherry pie filling over top of each. Let tarts chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour.

Yummy or not :Baby Carrot Bars recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
7 1/2 ounces junior baby food carrots
1/2 cup fresh carrots, ground
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 (12 ounce) container softened cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions
Mix together the sugar, cinnamon, eggs, vanilla and oil in a large bowl. Add in the baking soda, salt and flour. Stir in the jar of baby carrots, raw carrots, raisins and walnuts. Mix well.
Bake in a greased and floured 13x9 inch pan at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Check after 20 minutes by inserting clean knife into center. Knife should come out clean. Cool thoroughly before cutting.
To Make Frosting: Cream together the cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Frost cooled bars.

Yummy or not :Best Ever Sloppy Joes recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef chuck
1 large diced onion
1 large diced green pepper
1 celery stalk, diced
1 1/2 (10.75 ounce) cans tomato soup
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
6 hamburger buns
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
Place a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble the ground beef into the skillet and cook until brown. Add the onion, pepper, and celery and cook until soft. Stir in the tomato soup, ground cumin, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; simmer until hot. Ladle meat onto hamburger buns; top with Cheddar cheese.

Yummy or not :Brown Sugar Banana Bread recipe.

Ingredients
4 ripe bananas, cut into chunks
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup whole milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Place the bananas into a large plastic zipper bag, seal the bag, and smoosh the bananas with your fingers until very well mashed. Set the bananas aside. Place the brown sugar and butter into a mixing bowl, and mix on medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Cut a corner from the plastic bag, and squeeze the mashed bananas into the bowl of brown sugar mixture. With the electric mixer on medium speed, beat in the bananas, egg, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture is well combined. Switch the mixer to low speed, and gradually beat in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt just until the batter is smooth, about 1 minute. Spread the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is set and lightly browned on top, about 40 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf should come out clean.

Yummy or not :Basic Beurre Blanc recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped shallot
6 black peppercorns
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Directions
Place shallot, bay leaf, peppercorns, vinegar, and wine in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and continue simmering until only 2 tablespoons of liquid remain.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer; simmer until the cream has reduced by half. Increase heat to medium-high, and rapidly whisk in the butter, piece, by piece until it has melted into the cream and thickened it. Strain the sauce through a mesh strainer to remove the spices. Serve immediately.

Yummy or not :Boozy Rice with Nuts and Berries recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup wild rice
3 cups water
1 cup brown rice
2 cups water
2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
2 cups golden raisins
8 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
3 oranges, zested and juiced
1/2 cup dry Marsala wine (optional)
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions
In one saucepan, combine the wild rice and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 40 to 50 minutes, or until rice is tender and water has been absorbed.
In a separate saucepan, combine the brown rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 minutes, or until rice is tender and water has been absorbed.
After both kinds of rice have finished cooking, spread out on baking sheets to cool and dry for about 30 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the wild rice, brown rice, pecans, raisins, green onions, mint, orange juice and zest. Stir in the wine and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cover and set aside for 2 hours to blend flavors. Serve at room temperature.

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Yummy or not :Bones of the Dead recipe.

Ingredients
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, confectioners' sugar, baking powder, and ground cloves. Add beaten eggs and almond extract; mix well.
Roll dough into 1/2 inch balls and place firmly on a well greased cookie sheet. Cover cookies with a tea towel and let stand over night. Cookies will rise and spread.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake cookies for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

Yummy or not :Barbecue Pork On Buns recipe.

Ingredients
1 (2 pound) boneless pork loin
1 onion, chopped
3/4 cup cola carbonated beverage
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
8 sandwich buns

Directions
Combine all ingredients except buns in a 4-quart slow-cooker; cook, covered, on high for 5-6 hours, until very tender.
Drain and slice or shred pork; serve on buns with additional barbecue sauce, if desired.

Yummy or not :Blue Monday Dip recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup sour cream
1 cup yogurt
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon dried minced onion flakes
1 tablespoon Beau Monde ™ seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 dash hot pepper sauce

Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, yogurt, spinach, onion flakes, Beau Monde seasoning ™, garlic salt and hot pepper sauce. Chill until ready to serve.

Yummy or not :Bread Machine Swedish Coffee Bread recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons softened butter
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
3 teaspoons ground cardamom
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
pearl sugar, or other decorative sugar

Directions
Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.
When the dough cycle has finished, divide into three equal portions. Roll each piece into a rope 12 to 14 inches long. Lay the three ropes side by side, then braid together. Tuck the ends underneath, and place onto a greased baking sheet, cover loosely with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in bulk.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Brush the braid with beaten egg white and sprinkle with pearl sugar. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Yummy or not :Busy Day Lunch Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 tomato, cut into small dice
1/4 red onion, minced
1 canned heart of palm, minced
1/3 cup grated reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Toss the garbanzo beans, tomato, onion, heart of palm, mozzarella cheese, thyme, olive oil, and lemon juice together in a bowl until evenly mixed. Season with salt and pepper and retoss.

Yummy or not :Busy Night Turkey Taco Soup with Avocado Cream recipe.

Ingredients
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
2 1/2 cups cooked, chopped turkey meat
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons guacamole

Directions
In a large pot over medium heat, combine corn, chili beans, broth and salsa. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and stir in cooked turkey. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook 5 to 10 minutes more, until heated through. Stir in cilantro.
In a bowl, stir together sour cream and guacamole until smooth.
Ladle soup into bowls and top with guacamole mixture.

Yummy or not :Bran Muffins a la Brian recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/4 cups wheat bran
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup golden raisins

Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin tin, or line with paper muffin liners. In a small bowl, mix together the wheat bran and buttermilk. Set aside to soak until thickened, about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to blend together the brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg and molasses. Stir in the bran mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter until just moistened. Mix in raisins. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops spring back when lightly pressed.

Yummy or not :Banana Nut Yeast Bread recipe.

Ingredients
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 1/3 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees)
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Directions
In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the bananas, sugar, milk, butter, salt, eggs and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in nuts. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff batter. Do not knead. Spoon into two greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Yummy or not :Belle's Cheesy Potato Stoup recipe.

Ingredients
6 potatoes, diced
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of onion soup
1 (12 ounce) can fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM�), cubed
2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Place the potatoes into a large saucepan and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain off all but 2 cups of the water, then stir in the cream of onion soup, luncheon meat, milk, and Cheddar cheese. Return to a simmer over medium heat, and cook a few minutes until hot. Season to taste with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Yummy or not :Banana Colada recipe.

Ingredients
4 bananas -- peeled, sliced, and frozen
1 cup pineapple juice
1 (14 ounce) can cream of coconut
1 fluid ounce rum

Directions
In an electric blender, combine bananas, pineapple juice, cream of coconut and rum. Blend until the mixture reaches your desired consistency.

Yummy or not :Barb's Famous Broccoli and Cheese recipe.

Ingredients
5 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli florets
2 (1 pound) loaves processed cheese (i.e. Velveeta�), cubed
1 pint sour cream
1 cup margarine, melted
2 1/2 cups coarsely crushed buttery round crackers

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the broccoli into a large saucepan and fill with about 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, and cook just until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a 4 quart casserole dish.
In a separate pan, combine the processed cheese and margarine. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until cheese has melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Pour evenly over the broccoli in the casserole. Stir together the crackers and margarine; spread over the top of everything.
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned, about 25 minutes.

Yummy or not :Barb's Guinness�-n-Cabbage Delight recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seed oil
2 medium shallots, diced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
3 cups shredded red cabbage
3 cups shredded napa cabbage
1 cup Irish stout beer (e.g., Guinness)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions
Heat the pumpkin seed oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place shallots and ginger in the skillet, and cook until tender. Mix in red cabbage and napa cabbage, and cook about 2 minutes. Pour in the beer. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium, cover skillet, and continue cooking 5 minutes, or until cabbage is tender.

Yummy or not :Apple Shortbread Pie recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chilled butter, diced
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 1/4 pounds Golden Delicious apple - peeled, cored and cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.)
Sift four, 1/2 cup sugar and salt into a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in egg yolks (mixture will be crumbly). Remove 1/4 of mixture, and set aside. Press remainder onto bottom and sides an 8 inch tart shell or pie pan.
In a large bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place apples into crust, and sprinkle reserved crumb mixture evenly over top.
Place pie on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown and filling is bubbling.

Yummy or not :Blueberry Banana Salad recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups sliced firm bananas
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
2 tablespoons flaked coconut
1/2 cup sour cream

Directions
In a bowl, combine the bananas, blueberries,s oranges, marshmallows and coconut. Gently fold in the sour cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Yummy or not :Bats and Cobwebs recipe.

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped (optional)
1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Boil pasta, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
Cook and stir ground beef and onion in a large skillet until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain fat. Stir in pasta sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer.
Stir cooked pasta and half of the mozzarella cheese into the sauce; toss to combine. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.

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 :Asparagus-Zucchini Rice recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
10 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1 zucchini, sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

Directions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the onion for about 2 minutes. Stir in asparagus and zucchini, and saute 5 minutes, or until tender. Season with oregano, basil, thyme, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are coated with the seasonings.
Pour water into the vegetable mixture, and stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.

Yummy or not :Blueberry Stuffed French Toast recipe.

Ingredients
16 slices firm white bread
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
1 cup blueberries
3 cups milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup blueberries

Directions
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter. Cut 10 slices of the bread into 3/4 inch cubes. Spread Neufchatel cheese over one side of the remaining 6 slices of bread. Arrange the bread, cheese side up, in the baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the blueberries, then top with the bread cubes.
Whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup of sugar in a bowl. Pour over the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix together the nutmeg and 1/4 cup of sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle over bread mixture. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before serving.
To make compote: Heat cornstarch, water and remaining 1 cup of sugar over medium heat and bring to a simmer, cooking until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and the remaining 1 cup of blueberries. Serve with the french toast.

Yummy or not :Arugula Salad with Cannellini Beans recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons white wine
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups arugula
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the garlic in the hot oil about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, wine, sage, and thyme; increase the heat to medium-high and simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cannellini beans and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until beans are heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
Arrange the arugula on a serving platter. Spoon the bean mixture over the arugula. Top with the shaved Parmesan cheese if desired.

Yummy or not :Braised Celery recipe.

Ingredients
1 bunch celery, cleaned and cut into 4 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions
Arrange the celery in a single layer on the bottom of a large skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Dot with butter. Dissolve the bouillon cube in boiling water, and pour over the celery.
Cover pan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Yummy or not :Asian Fish With Vegetables recipe.

Ingredients
4 cups shredded savoy cabbage
1 medium red pepper, cut in slivers
6 sliced scallions, with green
2 (4 ounce) fillets mahi mahi or flounder
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1/3 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, crushed in blender
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 cup mirin
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (or parsley)
1 lime

Directions
Spread vegetables over bottom of shallow microwave-safe dish. Top with fish. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients; pour over all.
Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap, and microwave on high 8-10 minutes. Vegetables will be crisp-tender.
Place each filet on a plate; spoon vegetables and sauce around fish. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve with brown rice.

Yummy or not :Beer Soup (Biersuppe) recipe.

Ingredients
6 cups beer
2 egg yolks
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 slices French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Directions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring beer, covered, to a boil.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat together egg yolks, sour cream, cornstarch, sugar and salt until well blended. Transfer mixture to a large saucepan over low heat. Pour in hot beer, a little at a time, stirring until well combined. Do not boil.
To serve, divide bread cubes into four warmed soup bowls. Sprinkle cheese over bread. Pour hot soup over all and serve piping hot.

Yummy or not :Bub Bub's Hearty Mush recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
1 quart water
1 (16 ounce) package kielbasa sausage, sliced
1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (29 ounce) cans mixed vegetables, drained
3 tablespoons butter

Directions
In a medium pot, bring the rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 25 minutes.
Cut the kielbasa slices in half, and place in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, until heated through, and season with cayenne pepper, garlic salt, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper. Mix in the vegetables and butter. Cover, and continue cooking about 10 minutes. Serve over the cooked rice.

Yummy or not :Beaker's Vegetable Barley Soup recipe.

Ingredients
2 quarts vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked barley
2 large carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 zucchini, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 onion, chopped
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions
Pour the vegetable broth into a large pot. Add the barley, carrots, celery, tomatoes, zucchini, garbanzo beans, onion, and bay leaves. Season with garlic powder, sugar, salt, pepper, parsley, curry powder, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 90 minutes. The soup will be very thick. You may adjust by adding more broth or less barley if desired. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Yummy or not :Best-Ever Meatloaf recipe.

Ingredients
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Tomato Soup (Regular, Healthy Request� or 25% Less Sodium)
2 pounds ground beef
1 envelope dry onion soup and recipe mix
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup water

Directions
Thoroughly mix 1/2 cup tomato soup, beef, onion soup mix, bread crumbs and egg in a large bowl. Place the mixture into a 13x9x2-inch baking pan and firmly shape into an 8x4-inch loaf.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour 15 minutes or until the meatloaf is cooked through.
Heat 2 tablespoons pan drippings, remaining tomato soup and water in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Serve the sauce with the meatloaf.

Yummy or not :Broccoli Tuna Roll-ups recipe.

Ingredients
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
2 1/2 cups broccoli florets, cooked
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onions, divided
6 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

Directions
In a small bowl, combine soup and milk; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine tuna, broccoli, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese half of the onions and 3/4 cup of the soup mixture; mix well. Divide mixture among tortillas and roll up.
Place, seam side down, in a greased 12-in. x 8-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Pour remaining soup mixture over tortillas. Sprinkle with tomatoes if desired. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions. Return to the oven for 5 minutes.

Yummy or not :Apple Stick Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
3 tart apples - peeled, cored and julienned
2/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped dill pickles

Directions
In a small bowl, combine sugar and vinegar.
In a medium bowl, mix together apples, onion, and pickle. Toss with vinegar mixture. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.

Yummy or not :Broccoli Pizza Pie recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds potatoes, sliced
1 pound broccoli, chopped
2/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
2 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated pizza crust doughs
1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes; drain.
In a large bowl combine potatoes, broccoli, cheese, lemon juice, garlic, basil, oregano and parsley. On a pizza pan or baking sheet, roll out 1 pizza dough. Top with potato mixture and cover with second pizza dough; with moistened fingers seal edges of dough together.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with warmed pizza sauce.

Yummy or not :Banana Snack Cake recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup mashed bananas
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup flaked coconut
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a medium bowl, mix flour, oats, baking soda and salt together and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well with each addition. Mix in buttermilk, bananas and vanilla. Add flour mixture and mix well. Finally, fold in the nuts, coconut and 1 cup of the chocolate chips.
Pour batter into a 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle top with remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Yummy or not :Baseball Bars recipe.

Ingredients
2/3 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups quick cooking oats
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips
2/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup chopped, unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease one 9 inch baking pan.
In a saucepan over medium heat melt the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup together. Stir in 1/4 cup of the peanut butter and the vanilla. Mix well and stir in the oats. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 minutes.
To Make Topping: In the top half of a double boiler melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips together. Stir in 2/3 cup of the peanut butter and the chopped nuts. Stir until well blended.
Spread the topping over the still warm cooked bars. Sprinkle with additional chopped nuts, if desired. Let bars cool on a rack then refrigerate. Cut into bars once chilled.

Yummy or not :Best Lactose Free Blueberry Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup margarine
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup soy milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon white sugar for decoration

Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line muffin pans with paper liners, and spray the tops with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix together the margarine, 1 1/4 cups of sugar, and salt until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time until well blended. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour and baking powder. Spoon some of this mixture onto the blueberries, and toss to coat. This will keep them from sinking to the bottom. Stir the remaining flour mixture into the bowl with the eggs, alternating with the soy milk. Gently fold in the blueberries. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling to the top. Sprinkle a little sugar over the tops of the muffins.
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until muffin tops are golden brown, and the tops spring back when pressed lightly. Cool for at least 10 minutes before removing from pan.