6/01/2011

Yummy or not :Anise Pizzelles recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
2 cups vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon anise oil
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger whiskey
4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, anise oil, and whiskey until well blended. Gradually stir in flour until fully incorporated. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat a pizzelle iron, and spray once with cooking spray. Drop tablespoons of batter onto the centers of the patterns. Close the lid, and cook until steam no longer comes out, about 1 1/2 minutes. Check, and adjust cooking time if necessary. Carefully remove cookies, cool, and store in an airtight tin at room temperature.

Yummy or not :Brunch Scramble recipe.

Ingredients
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 (4.5 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon minced chives

Directions
In a skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and mushrooms in butter until crisp-tender. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, cream, salt and pepper; add to skillet. Cook over medium heat until eggs are almost set, stirring occasionally. sprinkle with cheese and chives. Cover and cook until eggs are completely set and cheese is melted.

Yummy or not :BBQ Rib-eye - You Won't Believe It! recipe.

Ingredients
2 (10 ounce) marbled beef rib-eye steaks
2 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans cola-flavored carbonated beverage
2 cups barbeque sauce
8 slices bacon

Directions
Score steaks on both sides in a diamond pattern using a sharp knife. Punch the fatty areas with the tip of the knife. Sprinkle a thin coating of garlic powder over both sides of the steaks, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Rub to get the seasoning into all of the scores.
Place steaks in a shallow dish, and pour the cola over them. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours, turning steaks over every hour or so. During the last hour, coat the steaks with a thin layer of barbeque sauce.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grilling surface. Place steaks on the grill over high heat, and cook until almost burnt on each side, about 4 minutes per side. Reduce the grill's heat to medium-low, or move steaks to a cooler part, and place the bacon strips on top of them. Cover, and slow cook for 10 minutes per side.
Spread a thin layer of barbeque sauce over the steaks during the last few minutes of cooking, and allow it to cook until dry for a glazed effect.

Yummy or not :Barbecued Beef Brisket recipe.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 pounds fresh beef brisket*, trimmed
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Directions
Combine the first six ingredients; rub over brisket. Place in a slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Pour half over the brisket; set the remaining sauce aside. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with the reserved sauce.

Yummy or not :Best-Ever Meat Loaf recipe.

Ingredients
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Tomato Soup (Regular or 25% Less Sodium)
2 pounds ground beef
1 pouch Campbell's� Dry Onion Soup and Recipe Mix
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup water

Directions
Mix thoroughly 1/2 cup tomato soup, beef, onion soup mix, bread crumbs and egg. Shape firmly into 8x4-inch loaf in baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 1/4 hours or until done.
Mix 2 tablespoons drippings, remaining tomato soup and water in saucepan. Heat through. Serve with meat loaf.

Yummy or not :Banana Split Cake I recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, softened
6 bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 quart fresh strawberries, halved
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions
Combine cracker crumbs and melted butter or margarine thoroughly and press into bottom of 9x12 inch baking pan. Chill in freezer for at least 15 minutes.
In the medium bowl of an electric mixer combine confectioners sugar, eggs, and softened butter or margarine; beat at medium speed for 20 minutes. (This step is important, so don't try to save time).
Spread buttercream mixture evenly over chilled crust. Place bananas, cut side down, evenly on top of buttercream and spoon crushed pineapple evenly over top of bananas. Distribute strawberries over pineapple and spread the whipped topping evenly all over. Sprinkle with walnuts and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.

Yummy or not :Baked Pasta with Sausage and Baby Portobello Mushroom White Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound penne pasta
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) package shredded whole milk mozzarella

Directions
Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil; cook the penne uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the sausage in the hot oil until crumbly and no longer pink, about 7 minutes: remove from the skillet, leaving the fat in the pan, and set aside. Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the skillet and add the mushrooms and garlic. Cook and stir until the mushrooms have browned and begun to release their liquid, about 5 minutes more. Return the sausage to the skillet and pour in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper and return to a simmer, cooking until the sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes more. Pour the sauce over the pasta and stir. Pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Broil in the preheated oven until the mozzarella cheese is bubbly and golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.

Yummy or not :Almond Tartlets recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 cup cold butter
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup almond paste
1/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum extract
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup apricot jam, melted

Directions
In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and lemon peel; cut in butter until crumbly. Add egg and toss with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Place almond paste in a food processor or blender; cover and process until crumbly. Add the sugar, butter, extracts and eggs; cover and process until smooth.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into thirty 2-1/2-in. circles; press dough into miniature muffin cups coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
Spoon 1 teaspoon filling into each shell; sprinkle with a few almonds. Bake 10 minutes longer or until filling is set and pastry is lightly browned. Brush jam over tarts. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Yummy or not :Blueberry Blintz Souffle recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups small curd cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
BLUEBERRY SYRUP:
1 (15 ounce) can blueberries
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 dash ground cinnamon

Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in sour cream and orange juice. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into egg mixture. Set aside. Combine filling ingredients in a small mixing bowl; beat until blended. Pour half of the batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with filling and remaining batter. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Meanwhile, for syrup, drain blueberries, reserving juice; set berries aside. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch, corn syrup, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon and reserved blueberry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add blueberries; heat through. Serve warm with the souffle.

Yummy or not :Bessy's Zesty Grilled Garlic-Herb Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon saffron
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1 pinch dried sage

Directions
Place chicken in a shallow dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, sugar, honey, saffron, garlic, basil, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, oregano, parsley, and sage. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cover, and marinate 20 to 25 minutes in the refrigerator.
Preheat the grill for medium heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on the grill. Cook for 10 minutes on each side, or until exterior is charred and juices run clear.

Yummy or not :Brown Sugar Chops recipe.

Ingredients
6 pork chops
6 tablespoons brown sugar
6 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the chops in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Place 1 tablespoon of brown sugar on top of every chop. Place 1 tablespoon of margarine on top of the brown sugar. Sprinkle chops with soy sauce.
Cover pan with foil and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until browned.

Yummy or not :Broccoli Stuffing recipe.

Ingredients
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 onion, minced
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
10 ounces dry bread stuffing mix
1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook broccoli according to package instructions. Lightly grease a large baking dish.
In a bowl, mix the cheese, eggs, onion, cream of mushroom soup, and mayonnaise.
Arrange the cooked broccoli in the prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over broccoli. Spread stuffing mix over the sauce. Drizzle butter over all.
Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.

Yummy or not :Banana-Zucchini Bread recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup grated zucchini
2 bananas, mashed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4 inch bread loaf pans.
In a large bowl, beat eggs until light yellow and frothy. Add oil, brown sugar, white sugar, grated zucchini, bananas, and vanilla; blend together until well combined. Stir in the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix in the cranberries and nuts. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Allow to cool in the loaf pans on a wire rack before removing and serving.

Yummy or not :Asparagus and Pancetta Salad recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 pound pancetta, cut crosswise into 1/8 inch sticks
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Directions
Place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain, cool in a bowl of ice water, drain on paper towels, and place on a serving platter.
In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the pancetta, and continue to cook and stir for 8 to 10 minutes, or until browned.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice and Dijon into the garlic-pancetta mixture. Pour the sauce over the asparagus.

Yummy or not :Apple Cranberry Cider recipe.

Ingredients
1 quart apple cider or apple juice
2 cups cranberry juice
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
4 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)

Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the cider, cranberry juice and brown sugar. Place cloves and cinnamon sticks on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. Add to pan.
Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes. Discard spice bag before serving.

Yummy or not :Bronco Burger recipe.

Ingredients
5 fresh jalapeno peppers
4 pounds ground beef
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup steak sauce, (e.g. Heinz 57)
1/4 cup minced white onion
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
1 pinch dried oregano
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup crushed Fritos� corn chips
8 large potato hamburger buns
8 slices pepperjack cheese

Directions
Preheat a grill for high heat. When the grill is hot, roast the jalapeno peppers until blackened on all sides. Place in a plastic bag to sweat and loosen the blackened skin. Rub the skin off, then seed if desired, and chop.
In a large bowl, use your hands to mix together the chopped jalapenos, ground beef, salt, pepper, egg, steak sauce, onion, hot pepper sauce, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and Fritos�. Divide into 8 balls, and flatten into patties.
Grill patties for 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, or until well done. I always drink one beer, then flip, drink another beer, then remove from the grill and place on buns. Top each one with a slice of pepperjack cheese and pig out!

Yummy or not :Awesome Fried Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 quart buttermilk
1 tablespoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
oil for frying

Directions
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine chicken, buttermilk and salt. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, Italian dressing mix, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Remove chicken from buttermilk, and coat well with flour mixture. Let set on a plate for about 10 minutes.
Fry in hot oil until meat is no longer pink, and breading is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Yummy or not :Awesome Broccoli-Cheese Casserole recipe.

Ingredients
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 pinches paprika

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together condensed cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, egg and onion.
Place frozen broccoli into a very large mixing bowl. (I like to use my large stainless steel bowl to mix this recipe thoroughly.) Break up the frozen broccoli. Using a rubber spatula, scrape soup-mayonnaise mixture on top of broccoli, and mix well. Sprinkle on cheese and mix well. Spread mixture into prepared baking dish, and smooth top of casserole. Season to taste with salt, pepper and paprika.
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour in the preheated oven.

Yummy or not :Ally's Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
3 cups rolled oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Soak the rolled oats in the milk for at least ten minutes.
Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt, set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine, brown sugar and white sugar. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Add the sifted ingredients, and mix well. Then stir in the oat mixture and chocolate chips.
Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until cookies are golden brown. Cool on baking sheets or remove to cool on wire racks.

Yummy or not :Anise Buckwheat Bread recipe.

Ingredients
1/3 cup buckwheat groats
2/3 cup water
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup bread flour
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon anise seed
1 1/2 cups bread flour

Directions
Place the buckwheat groats and 2/3 cup of water in a small saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer the buckwheat until the grains have softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Whisk together the yeast, 1/2 cup of water, and 1/2 cup of bread flour in a bowl, and let stand until the mixture is frothy, about 10 minutes.
In a separate large bowl, stir together the 1/2 cup of water with vegetable oil, honey, salt, whole wheat flour, and anise seed to make a thick, smooth batter. Mix in the yeast mixture and the cooled buckwheat groats. Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of bread flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing in each addition before adding the next.
Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface, and knead until the dough is firm, smooth, and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. Form the dough into a compact ball, and place into an oiled bowl, turning the dough in the bowl to coat with oil. Cover the bowl with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Punch down the dough, form into a loaf, and place seam side down into a greased 9x5 inch bread pan. Cover the pan with a cloth, and allow to rise until nearly doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Bake the bread in the preheated oven until the top is lightly golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when thumped, about 35 minutes. Allow to cool before slicing.

Yummy or not :Apple Oatmeal Bar Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 1/2 cups uncooked rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup applesauce
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the oats, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla. Fold in the applesauce and walnuts. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan.
Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool in pan, and cut into squares.

Yummy or not :Baked Macaroni and Cheese III recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
In a bowl mix milk, eggs, sour cream, seasoning salt, and pepper. Layer macaroni, cheddar cheese, and milk mixture until pan is full. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and pour melted butter on top.
Bake in a preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until milk mixture is done.