7/05/2011

Yummy or not :Boneless Garlic and Rosemary Rubbed Prime Rib with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
1 (5 pound) boneless rib-eye roast, left at room temperature for 2 hours before cooking
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper (you can grind whole peppercorns in a blender)
8 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary for the sauce
2 (8 ounce) packages baby bella or domestic white mushrooms, sliced
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup red wine
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in
2 teaspoons water

Directions
Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 250 degrees F.
Heat a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Rub roast on all sides with oil, salt and pepper. Turn on exhaust fan, add roast to hot skillet and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Transfer roast to a plate. When cool enough to handle, rub garlic and rosemary all over.
Meanwhile, pour off all but 2 Tbs. of the beef drippings. Add mushrooms to hot skillet and saute until well browned, about 8 minutes. Mix broth, wine and mustard; add to mushrooms and simmer to blend flavors and reduce slightly, about 3 minutes. Pour mushroom sauce into a bowl; set aside.
Set a wire rack over the skillet and set roast on rack. Slow-roast in oven until roast reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees F for medium-rare and 140 degrees F for medium, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Transfer roast to a cutting board; remove rack from skillet. Pour off excess fat, if any. Set skillet over medium-high heat; return mushroom sauce to pan heat to a simmer. Add cornstarch and continue to simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about a minute. Carve meat and serve with the sauce.

Yummy or not :Basic Baked Spaghetti recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 pound spaghetti
1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In large skillet, cook hamburger until brown. Mix spaghetti sauce into skillet. Reduce heat and simmer.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Mix in pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Mix together spaghetti and meat mixture, pour into 9x13 pan. Top with cheese and bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.

Yummy or not :Avocado and Lobster Salad recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups cooked lobster meat, diced
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 tomato, diced
1/2 avocado, diced
2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
1/4 cup crumbled feta

Directions
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add lobster, and gently reheat until hot. Season with seafood seasoning, then transfer to a serving dish. Toss with tomato, avocado, and lettuce. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.

Yummy or not :Beer-Boiled Shrimp recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
5 pounds large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb), peeled and deveined
3 (12 fluid ounce) bottles beer

Directions
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the salt and shrimp. Pour the beer over the shrimp, and simmer just until the shrimp turn pink. Turn off the heat, and allow the shrimp to sit at least 1/2 hour. Serve while still warm, or refrigerate and reheat before serving.

Yummy or not :Apple-Rhubarb Dessert recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
6 ounces brioche, torn into 1/2 inch pieces
3 cups diced rhubarb
1 Granny Smith apple -- peeled, cored and sliced into thin wedges
5/8 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon butter, diced
3/8 cup warm water

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a shallow, 1-quart baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine melted butter and brioche. Line the bottom of the baking dish with one-third of the mixture.
In another bowl, combine rhubarb, apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice and zest. Let rest until juices begin to run, 5 minutes. Then spread half of the mixture over the brioche in the dish. Top with half the remaining brioche. Spread the remaining rhubarb over that and top with the last of the brioche. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Spoon the warm water evenly over the top.
Cover and bake in preheated oven 25 to 35 minutes, until rhubarb is tender. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), uncover dish, and bake until top is crusty, rhubarb is soft, and bubbles form at the edges of the dish, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Yummy or not :Allspice String Beans recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons ground allspice
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until lightly browned. Mix in green beans and water, and bring to a boil. Stir in allspice, salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until green beans are soft.

Yummy or not :Basic Cheesecake recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
5 tablespoons butter, melted
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 eggs

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Beat in sour cream and heavy cream. Blend in the flour and vanilla. With mixer on low speed, add eggs one at a time. Pour batter over crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until center is almost set (filling will be soft). Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight before removing from pan.

Yummy or not :Basil Buttered Beans recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions
In a saucepan, combine beans, onion, celery and water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until beans are tender. Drain. Add the butter, basil, salt and pepper; stir to coat. Serve immediately.

Yummy or not :Blackened Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon paprika
4 teaspoons sugar, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 1/3 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Directions
In a small bowl, combine paprika, I teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, thyme, lemon-pepper, cayenne and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. Set aside. In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, water, vinegar and remaining sugar, salt and pepper; cover and chill 1 cup for serving. Save remaining sauce for basting.
Grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting frequently with remaining sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.

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 :Bella's Mac and Cheese recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package macaroni
1 cup American cheese
1 (8 ounce) package extra sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup butter

Directions
Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, cut up butter, American cheese, and sharp cheese into 1 inch squares for easy melting. Separate butter and cheeses into two equal size portions.
Begin with one of the butter and cheese portions, microwave on 50% power for 7 minutes. Remove from microwave and stir well. Add second portion of butter and cheese to melted mixture. Microwave an additional 7 minutes on 50% power. Remove and stir well.
Pour cheese mixture over cooked macaroni and stir until noodles are coated with butter and cheese mixture. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Yummy or not :Beef Burgundy Over Noodles recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons diced onion
2 teaspoons butter
1 1/2 cups quartered fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
6 tablespoons water, divided
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1 whole clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce
1 1/2 cups Hot cooked egg noodles

Directions
In a Dutch oven or nonstick skillet, brown beef and onion in butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, wine or broth, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons parsley, bay leaf, clove, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender.
Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaf and clove. Stir in browning sauce if desired. Serve over noodles. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.

Yummy or not :Baked Cheese Sticks recipe.

Ingredients
4 cups cornflakes cereal
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons water
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking pan lined with foil.
In a large, shallow bowl, crush the corn cereal to 1 cup. Mix together the corn cereal, oregano and garlic salt.
Place the flour in a small bowl.
In another small bowl, thoroughly beat the egg whites and water.
Cut the mozzarella cheese into 12 sticks approximately 2 3/4 inches in length. Dip the cheese sticks in the flour, then the egg mixture, then the cereal mixture. Repeat dipping in the egg and cereal mixture to ensure a complete coating. Arrange cheese sticks on the baking pan. Allow the sticks to set for 30 minutes.
Bake in the preheated oven about 8 minutes until cheese is soft and sticks are lightly browned.

Yummy or not :Bitter Melon and Brinjal (Eggplant) Relish recipe.

Ingredients
1 bitter melon, seeded and cut into matchsticks
1 eggplant, cut into matchsticks
1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
2 green chile peppers, seeded and sliced thin
1 small sweet onion, diced
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
2 (2 inch) pieces minced fresh ginger root
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Directions
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the bitter melon and eggplant to the boiling water and return to a boil; cook at a boil for 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water to stop from cooking further.
Toss the bitter melon, eggplant, carrot, garlic, green chile peppers, and sweet onion in a large bowl; cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
Stir the water, vinegar, ginger, sugar, and salt together in a pot; bring to a boil until the sugar has dissolved completely. Set aside to cool completely. Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the vegetables in the bowl, assuring the vegetables are completely submerged. Cover and refrigerate. Serve cold.

Yummy or not :Baked Mac and Cheese for One recipe.

Ingredients
3 tablespoons uncooked macaroni pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot sauce
1 teaspoon bread crumbs
1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an oven-proof soup crock or 1 cup baking dish.
Fill a small saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Stir in the macaroni; boil until cooked but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well, and reserve.
In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and milk; whisk until smooth. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and whisk in 1/3 cup cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir in the cooked macaroni. Spoon the macaroni and cheese into the prepared dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese.
Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and the macaroni is heated through, about 10 minutes.

Yummy or not :Breakfast Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cups cornflakes
1/2 cup raisins

Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Add flour and baking soda; mix well. Stir in bacon, cornflakes and raisins. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in the refrigerator.

Yummy or not :Au Gratin Potatoes II recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup sour cream
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
4 1/2 cups peeled and shredded potatoes
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup cornflakes cereal
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray one 8 inch square baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.
In a large bowl, stir together the sour cream and soup. Add grated potatoes, cheese, and onions. Mix well, and pour into the prepared baking dish. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and cornflakes. Sprinkle over the top of the potatoes, and return to the oven.
Bake uncovered, for an additional 20 minutes or until bubbly and corn flakes are golden brown. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Yummy or not :Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
10 ounces broccoli florets
10 ounces cauliflower florets
1/2 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 pound processed cheese food, cubed
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
5 3/8 fluid ounces milk
1 1/2 cups crushed buttery round crackers

Directions
In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Simmer broccoli and cauliflower florets in water for 10 minutes, or until crunchy. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large saucepan, melt butter and saute onion. Stir cauliflower, broccoli and rice into the saucepan. Once the vegetables and rice are coated, stir in the cheese, chicken soup and milk. Transfer the entire mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and sprinkle the crackers on top.
Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes.

Yummy or not :Blue Cheese Chicken Wing Dip recipe.

Ingredients
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle hot chicken wing sauce
6 tablespoons butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) bottle blue cheese dressing

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place chicken in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 25 minutes, until chicken juices run clear. Drain liquid from pot and shred chicken. Mix wing sauce and butter into pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes.
Spread cream cheese over the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking dish. Pour chicken mixture over cream cheese. Top with dressing.
Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until hot and bubbly.

Yummy or not :Beer Cheese Soup II recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle light beer
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions
Melt the butter or margarine in a 4 1/2 quart soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and Worcestershire sauce and stir well. Add the beer and raise the heat to high and boil for 3 minutes to evaporate the alcohol. Add the chicken broth and bring the soup back to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer.
Combine the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water and stir until smooth. Set aside.
Add the half-and-half and shredded cheese to the soup. Stir constantly until the cheese melts. Then stir in the cornstarch mixture. Stir constantly until the soup is thick, about 2 minutes. Serve garnished with bacon bits.

Yummy or not :Buried Cherry Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Drain the cherries and reserve about 2 tablespoons of the juice. Cut the cherries in half if large, and set aside.
Beat the softened butter, sugar, and baking powder with an electric mixer until thoroughly creamed and fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat in the egg and almond extract, then add the flour gradually, and beat just until blended. Pinch off pieces of dough, roll into 1-inch balls, place the balls on an ungreased baking sheet, and press your thumb in the center of each cookie to make a dent. Place a cherry or cherry half in the indentation of each cookie.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate with the condensed milk, and stir until smooth. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of reserved cherry juice to the mixture, or as needed, to thin the frosting; frosting will be thick. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of frosting over each cherry, covering the cherry completely.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until firm and slightly browned, about 12 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for about 1 minute before removing, then move to a wire rack to finish cooling.

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 :Breakfast Bread Pudding recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 eggs, separated
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
9 slices bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
In a large bowl combine butter, egg yolks, milk, mustard, salt and cayenne pepper. Stir in bread cubes and cheese. In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into bread mixture. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Yummy or not :Betty Baker's Strawberry Salsa recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1 cup grape tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
Place the strawberries, tomatoes, green onions, jalapeno pepper, mint, cilantro, and lime zest into a mixing bowl. Stir in the lime juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to serve.

Yummy or not :Bacon, Avocado and Cheese Omelet recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups finely chopped tomatoes, seeded
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 jalapeno peppers, or to taste, seeded and minced
4 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice
12 large eggs
6 tablespoons water
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons Crisco� Baking Sticks All-Vegetable Shortening
9 slices lean bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 small avocados, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups coarsely grated Monterey Jack cheese

Directions
Stir together, in a small bowl, tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
Whisk together eggs, water, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat 1/2 tablespoon CRISCO�, in an 8-inch skillet, preferably non-stick, over moderately high heat, until the foam subsides. Pour in 1/6 the egg mixture evenly over bottom of skillet. Cook for 1 minute, or until it is set.
Sprinkle 1/2 the omelet with 1/6 of the bacon, 1/6 of the avocado and 1/6 of the Monterey Jack cheese; cook the omelet for 1 minute, or until it is set.
Fold omelet over the filling, transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Repeat in the same manner with the remaining CRISCO�, egg mixture, bacon, avocado and Monterey Jack cheese.
Serve omelets with the salsa.

Yummy or not :Apple Cider Chicken Marinade recipe.

Ingredients
2/3 cup white wine
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions
Whisk together the white wine, olive oil, lemon juice, cider vinegar, basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Marinade chicken in mixture 8 hours or overnight.

Yummy or not :Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus recipe.

Ingredients
10 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
5 bacon strips, halved lengthwise

Directions
Place asparagus on a sheet of waxed paper; coat with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with pepper; turn to coat. Wrap a bacon piece around each spear; secure ends with toothpicks. Grill, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 8-12 minutes or until bacon is crisp, turning occasionally. Discard toothpicks.

Yummy or not :Bryan's Red Ribbon Recipe recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/4 cups rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup shortening
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
Cream together the shortening, egg and egg yolk. Mix in the sugars, flour, baking soda and salt. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix ingredients at high speed until well mixed, occasionally scraping the sides of the bowl.
Drop with a tablespoon on greased cookie sheet 1 1/2 - 2 inches apart. Bake for 14 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove from sheet and place on wire rack for cooling process.
NOTE: Cookies are great when lightly browned but some enjoy dark. ENJOY!!!

Yummy or not :Apricot-filled Triangles recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound dried apricots
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup shortening
3 tablespoons milk
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon lemon extract
4 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Directions
In a saucepan, cook the apricots and water over low heat for 45 minutes or until the water is absorbed and apricots are soft. Cool sightly; transfer to a blender or food processor. Cover and process until smooth. Add sugar; cover and process until blended. Set aside.
In a large saucepan over low heat, melt shortening and milk. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in extract. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the saucepan. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. round cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 1 teaspoon apricot filling in the center of each. Bring three edges together over filling, overlapping slightly (a small portion of filling will show in the center); pinch edges gently. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yummy or not :Almond Filling recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup white sugar
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur

Directions
Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in saucepan. In a separate bowl beat eggs and mix together with milk. Stir into dry mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbling. Cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat, add almond liqueur and stir well. Cover surface of filling with plastic wrap to prevent film from forming and chill completely before using.

Yummy or not :Bakery Graham Cracker Pie recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/3 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups scalded milk
4 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 egg whites
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Mix graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of white sugar, and melted butter together in a bowl. Reserve a couple tablespoons of the cracker mixture to use as garnish. Press the remaining cracker mixture into a 9-inch pie plate to form a crust.
Place 1/2 cup of sugar, cornstarch, and salt in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water. Slowly stir in the scalded milk, stirring until mixture thickens. Slowly whisk 1/3 of the milk mixture into the beaten egg yolks, then pour the egg mixture back into the double boiler. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly so as not to scramble the eggs. Remove from heat, and cool slightly, then stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, until butter is melted. Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pie shell. Set aside.
Beat egg whites until foamy in a large glass or metal mixing bowl. Gradually add 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. Spread the meringue over the pie.
Bake in the preheated oven until the meringue is lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool, and sprinkle with the reserved graham cracker mixture before serving.

Yummy or not :Broccoli in Roast Chicken Drippings recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup roast chicken drippings
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
2 cloves garlic, chopped

Directions
After roasting a chicken, remove it from the roasting pan and place on a serving tray to rest. Leave the oven on. Pour off excess drippings from the roasting pan, leaving just enough to coat the broccoli. Toss broccoli and garlic in the drippings until coated and place in the still hot oven. Roast for 5 to 8 minutes, until tender.

Yummy or not :Baked Cream Cheese Appetizer recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 egg yolk, beaten

Directions
Unroll dough on a lightly floured surface; press together seams to form a 12 x 4 inch rectangle. Sprinkle one side of the cream cheese with half of the dill weed. Place brick of cream cheese dill side down in center of dough. Sprinkle dill on top of cream cheese. Enclose cream cheese by bringing sides of dough together and pressing edges to seal. Place dough on lightly greased cookie sheet. Brush with beaten egg.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 18 minutes. Serve warm.

Yummy or not :Brown Sugar Pecan Candies recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
4 large marshmallows, cut into quarters
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, milk and corn syrup. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 238 degrees F (soft-ball stage).
Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallows and butter until melted. Add pecans and vanilla; stir only until mixture begins to thicken. Quickly drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Cool until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Yummy or not :Almond Oatmeal Cutouts recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats

Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar. Beat in extract. Combine flour and oats; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
Roll out between waxed paper to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yummy or not :Ancho Honey Mustard Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

Directions
Whisk together the mustard, honey, ancho powder, garlic powder, and rice wine vinegar in a small bowl until evenly combined.