Ingredients
1 1/8 cups butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup almond meal
20 almonds
Directions
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until very light. Gradually add the cornstarch, all purpose flour and nutmeg. Stir until well blended. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead for a few turns. Divide the mixture into 2 parts. Roll each part into a roll about 6 inches (15 cm) long. Wrap the rolls in plastic wrap or wax paper, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. These can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
Unwrap the rolls and slice into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place onto the prepared cookie sheets. Gently press an almond onto the top of each cookie.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. When cookies are cooled, store in an airtight tin to preserve crispness.
Yummy or not :Banana Pineapple Delight recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups crushed graham crackers
1/2 cup margarine, melted
1/2 cup margarine
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, drained
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted margarine, and pat into bottom of 9x13-inch pan.
In medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat, combine remaining margarine, confectioners' sugar, eggs, corn starch and vanilla. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Continue stirring, reduce heat and simmer 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, then spread over crust.
Peel and slice bananas, dipping each piece in lemon juice to prevent browning, and layer over custard mixture. Layer pineapple on top of bananas. Cover all with whipped topping. Keep refrigerated until serving.
2 cups crushed graham crackers
1/2 cup margarine, melted
1/2 cup margarine
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, drained
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted margarine, and pat into bottom of 9x13-inch pan.
In medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat, combine remaining margarine, confectioners' sugar, eggs, corn starch and vanilla. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Continue stirring, reduce heat and simmer 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, then spread over crust.
Peel and slice bananas, dipping each piece in lemon juice to prevent browning, and layer over custard mixture. Layer pineapple on top of bananas. Cover all with whipped topping. Keep refrigerated until serving.
Yummy or not :Alfajores Argentinean Style recipe.
Ingredients
1 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla rum
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 (11.5 ounce) jar dulce de leche
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks one at a time, allowing each yolk to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in the vanilla rum, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest with the last egg. Gently fold in the flour mixture with a spoon, making a crumbly dough. When the dough becomes cohesive enough, press it together into a ball with your hands. Wrap with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Roll out the dough, using as little flour as possible, about 1/4 inch thick. The dough will have an unusual consistency. Cut with a small round cookie cutter. Continue pressing the dough together, rolling it out, and cutting until you have used it all. Place cookies 1/2 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven until set but not browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the cookies immediately to cool on a wire rack.
Spread the underside of a cooled cookie with a teaspoon of dulce de leche, then sandwich together with another cookie until the caramel oozes out the sides. Roll the sides in the shredded coconut.
1 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla rum
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 (11.5 ounce) jar dulce de leche
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks one at a time, allowing each yolk to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in the vanilla rum, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest with the last egg. Gently fold in the flour mixture with a spoon, making a crumbly dough. When the dough becomes cohesive enough, press it together into a ball with your hands. Wrap with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Roll out the dough, using as little flour as possible, about 1/4 inch thick. The dough will have an unusual consistency. Cut with a small round cookie cutter. Continue pressing the dough together, rolling it out, and cutting until you have used it all. Place cookies 1/2 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven until set but not browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the cookies immediately to cool on a wire rack.
Spread the underside of a cooled cookie with a teaspoon of dulce de leche, then sandwich together with another cookie until the caramel oozes out the sides. Roll the sides in the shredded coconut.
Yummy or not :Beetroot Pancakes recipe.
Ingredients
1 beet, cooked
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon white vinegar (optional)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup white sugar
2 oranges, quartered
Directions
In a blender or food processor, pulse the cooked beet, flour, milk, egg, vegetable oil, and vinegar until smooth. Pour the batter into a bowl and set aside for 30 minutes. Combine the cinnamon with the sugar and mix well.
Heat an oiled non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour in enough batter to cover half of the skillet. Tip and rotate the skillet until the batter covers the entire area. Cook until the batter turns from wet to moist, and the edges begin to curl away from the sides of the skillet. Turn the pancake over, and continue cooking until lightly golden on the other side. Place the pancake onto a plate, and cover with a kitchen towel to keep moist. Repeat with the remaining batter, lightly oiling the skillet as needed to keep the pancakes from sticking.
Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the pancakes. Roll up the pancakes and serve with the orange quarters.
1 beet, cooked
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon white vinegar (optional)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup white sugar
2 oranges, quartered
Directions
In a blender or food processor, pulse the cooked beet, flour, milk, egg, vegetable oil, and vinegar until smooth. Pour the batter into a bowl and set aside for 30 minutes. Combine the cinnamon with the sugar and mix well.
Heat an oiled non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour in enough batter to cover half of the skillet. Tip and rotate the skillet until the batter covers the entire area. Cook until the batter turns from wet to moist, and the edges begin to curl away from the sides of the skillet. Turn the pancake over, and continue cooking until lightly golden on the other side. Place the pancake onto a plate, and cover with a kitchen towel to keep moist. Repeat with the remaining batter, lightly oiling the skillet as needed to keep the pancakes from sticking.
Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the pancakes. Roll up the pancakes and serve with the orange quarters.
Yummy or not :Better Brownies recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup stevia powder
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup soy milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
Mix the cocoa powder, vegetable oil, and water together in a bowl. Stir the stevia and sugar into the mixture. Pour the soy milk and vanilla into the mixture and stir. Add the flour and baking powder; continue stirring until the batter is smooth.
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 35 minutes.
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup stevia powder
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup soy milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
Mix the cocoa powder, vegetable oil, and water together in a bowl. Stir the stevia and sugar into the mixture. Pour the soy milk and vanilla into the mixture and stir. Add the flour and baking powder; continue stirring until the batter is smooth.
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 35 minutes.
Yummy or not :Bread and Butter Pickles II recipe.
Ingredients
25 cucumbers, thinly sliced
6 onions, thinly sliced
2 green bell peppers, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup salt
3 cups cider vinegar
5 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons mustard seed
1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers, garlic and salt. Allow to stand approximately 3 hours.
In a large saucepan, mix the cider vinegar, white sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, whole cloves and turmeric. Bring to a boil.
Drain liquid from the cucumber mixture. Stir the mixture into the boiling vinegar mixture. Remove from heat shortly before the combined mixtures return to boil.
Transfer to sterile containers. Seal and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
25 cucumbers, thinly sliced
6 onions, thinly sliced
2 green bell peppers, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup salt
3 cups cider vinegar
5 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons mustard seed
1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers, garlic and salt. Allow to stand approximately 3 hours.
In a large saucepan, mix the cider vinegar, white sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, whole cloves and turmeric. Bring to a boil.
Drain liquid from the cucumber mixture. Stir the mixture into the boiling vinegar mixture. Remove from heat shortly before the combined mixtures return to boil.
Transfer to sterile containers. Seal and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Yummy or not :Best Ever Muffins recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. In a small bowl or 2 cup measuring cup, beat egg with a fork. Stir in milk and oil. Pour all at once into the well in the flour mixture. Mix quickly and lightly with a fork until moistened, but do not beat. The batter will be lumpy. Pour the batter into paper lined muffin pan cups.
Variations: Blueberry Muffins: Add 1 cup fresh blueberries. Raisin Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped raisins. Date Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped dates. Cheese Muffins: Fold in 1 cup grated sharp yellow cheese. Bacon Muffins: Fold 1/4 cup crisp cooked bacon, broken into bits.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden.
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. In a small bowl or 2 cup measuring cup, beat egg with a fork. Stir in milk and oil. Pour all at once into the well in the flour mixture. Mix quickly and lightly with a fork until moistened, but do not beat. The batter will be lumpy. Pour the batter into paper lined muffin pan cups.
Variations: Blueberry Muffins: Add 1 cup fresh blueberries. Raisin Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped raisins. Date Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped dates. Cheese Muffins: Fold in 1 cup grated sharp yellow cheese. Bacon Muffins: Fold 1/4 cup crisp cooked bacon, broken into bits.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden.
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.
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 :Baked Apple Oatmeal recipe.
Ingredients
4 cups milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups chopped, peeled apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup wheat germ
Directions
In a saucepan, heat milk, brown sugar, butter, salt and cinnamon. Add remaining ingredients; mix gently. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. casserole. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
4 cups milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups chopped, peeled apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup wheat germ
Directions
In a saucepan, heat milk, brown sugar, butter, salt and cinnamon. Add remaining ingredients; mix gently. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. casserole. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
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.
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 :Broccoli with Mandarin Oranges recipe.
Ingredients
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained and liquid reserved
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Directions
In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of the reserved juice, molasses, soy sauce, ginger and cornstarch. Set aside.
Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Saute broccoli florets and one can of mandarin oranges until the broccoli is heated through. The oranges will almost dissolve. Stir in the molasses mixture, and continue to cook while tossing the broccoli to coat until the broccoli is tender, about 3 minutes.
Remove from heat, and toss broccoli with the remaining can of oranges. Transfer to a serving plate, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained and liquid reserved
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Directions
In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of the reserved juice, molasses, soy sauce, ginger and cornstarch. Set aside.
Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Saute broccoli florets and one can of mandarin oranges until the broccoli is heated through. The oranges will almost dissolve. Stir in the molasses mixture, and continue to cook while tossing the broccoli to coat until the broccoli is tender, about 3 minutes.
Remove from heat, and toss broccoli with the remaining can of oranges. Transfer to a serving plate, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Yummy or not :Beans and Greens recipe.
Ingredients
4 (14.5 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can great Northern beans, with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, with liquid
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
Directions
Place broth and spinach in a pot over medium heat, and cook 5 minutes, or until spinach is thawed. Mix in dark and light kidney beans, black beans and liquid, great northern beans and liquid, pinto beans and liquid, and oil. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4 (14.5 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can great Northern beans, with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, with liquid
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
Directions
Place broth and spinach in a pot over medium heat, and cook 5 minutes, or until spinach is thawed. Mix in dark and light kidney beans, black beans and liquid, great northern beans and liquid, pinto beans and liquid, and oil. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Yummy or not :Apple Pie Bread recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 1/4 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons powdered buttermilk
1 1/4 cups apple pie filling
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup water
Directions
Place all ingredients into the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Press Start.
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 1/4 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons powdered buttermilk
1 1/4 cups apple pie filling
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup water
Directions
Place all ingredients into the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Press Start.
Yummy or not :Beefy Baked Ravioli recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/2 (25 ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Drain grease, then stir in the spaghetti sauce and tomatoes.
Spread 1/3 of the sauce in the bottom of an 11x7 inch baking dish. Arrange 1/2 of the ravioli over the sauce. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 of the Monterey Jack cheese over the ravioli. Repeat layers, ending with the last of the sauce on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.
1 pound ground beef
1/2 (25 ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Drain grease, then stir in the spaghetti sauce and tomatoes.
Spread 1/3 of the sauce in the bottom of an 11x7 inch baking dish. Arrange 1/2 of the ravioli over the sauce. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 of the Monterey Jack cheese over the ravioli. Repeat layers, ending with the last of the sauce on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.
Yummy or not :Apple Streusel Muffins recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups chopped, peeled tart apples
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter or margarine
Directions
In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat the eggs, sour cream and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cusp two-thirds full.
For topping, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle a rounded teaspoonful over each muffin. Bake at 400 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups chopped, peeled tart apples
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter or margarine
Directions
In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat the eggs, sour cream and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cusp two-thirds full.
For topping, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle a rounded teaspoonful over each muffin. Bake at 400 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.
Yummy or not :Asparagus and Parmesan Tart recipe.
Ingredients
1 ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, thinly sliced, separated into rings
3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed, blanched and cut into 1-inch lengths
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S Sour Cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
Directions
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line 9-1/2-inch tart pan with removeable bottom with crust; trim edge. Prick bottom with fork. Bake 10 to 12 minute or until lightly browned. Cool.
Meanwhile, heat oil in nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook 10 minute or until caramelized, stirring occasionally. Spoon into crust; top with asparagus.
Beat next 4 ingredients with whisk until well blended. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan; mix well. Pour over asparagus; top with remaining Parmesan.
Bake 20 to 24 minute or until filling is slightly puffed and set in center.
1 ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, thinly sliced, separated into rings
3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed, blanched and cut into 1-inch lengths
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S Sour Cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
Directions
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line 9-1/2-inch tart pan with removeable bottom with crust; trim edge. Prick bottom with fork. Bake 10 to 12 minute or until lightly browned. Cool.
Meanwhile, heat oil in nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook 10 minute or until caramelized, stirring occasionally. Spoon into crust; top with asparagus.
Beat next 4 ingredients with whisk until well blended. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan; mix well. Pour over asparagus; top with remaining Parmesan.
Bake 20 to 24 minute or until filling is slightly puffed and set in center.
Yummy or not :Beef and Irish Stout Stew recipe.
Ingredients
2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 large onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups Irish stout beer (such as Guinness�)
2 cups chopped carrot
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
Toss the beef cubes with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Dredge the beef in this to coat.
Heat the remaining oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef, and brown on all sides. Add the onions, and garlic. Stir the tomato paste into a small amount of water to dilute; pour into the pan and stir to blend. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
Pour 1/2 cup of the beer into the pan, and as it begins to boil, scrape any bits of food from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. This adds a lot of flavor to the broth. Pour in the rest of the beer, and add the carrots and thyme. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 large onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups Irish stout beer (such as Guinness�)
2 cups chopped carrot
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
Toss the beef cubes with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Dredge the beef in this to coat.
Heat the remaining oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef, and brown on all sides. Add the onions, and garlic. Stir the tomato paste into a small amount of water to dilute; pour into the pan and stir to blend. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
Pour 1/2 cup of the beer into the pan, and as it begins to boil, scrape any bits of food from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. This adds a lot of flavor to the broth. Pour in the rest of the beer, and add the carrots and thyme. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Yummy or not :Beef Tenderloin Asturias recipe.
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
4 (6 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
salt and pepper to taste
1 small onion, minced
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup beef broth
4 ounces Spanish blue cheese, such as Cabrales or Valdeon
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Season steaks to taste with salt and pepper, then sear on both sides in hot oil. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until steaks reach desired doneness, about 6 minutes for medium-rare. Remove steaks from skillet and keep warm.
Stir in minced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with paprika and cook for an additional minute. Increase heat to medium-high, then pour in wine. Simmer until the wine has reduced by half, then add the beef broth, return to a simmer, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the crumbled blue cheese until just melted.
To serve, pour the sauce over the steaks and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
1/4 cup olive oil
4 (6 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
salt and pepper to taste
1 small onion, minced
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup beef broth
4 ounces Spanish blue cheese, such as Cabrales or Valdeon
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Season steaks to taste with salt and pepper, then sear on both sides in hot oil. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until steaks reach desired doneness, about 6 minutes for medium-rare. Remove steaks from skillet and keep warm.
Stir in minced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with paprika and cook for an additional minute. Increase heat to medium-high, then pour in wine. Simmer until the wine has reduced by half, then add the beef broth, return to a simmer, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the crumbled blue cheese until just melted.
To serve, pour the sauce over the steaks and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Yummy or not :Apple Cranberry Tart recipe.
Ingredients
1 pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
2 medium tart apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the pastry into a 13-in. circle. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom; trim pastry even with edge.
In a bowl, combine the cranberries, apples, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Pour into crust. Dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut out with a floured 1-in. apple cookie cutter. Place over filling.
Place tart pan on a warm baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until filling is hot and bubbly and crust is golden. Serve warm.
1 pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
2 medium tart apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the pastry into a 13-in. circle. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom; trim pastry even with edge.
In a bowl, combine the cranberries, apples, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Pour into crust. Dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut out with a floured 1-in. apple cookie cutter. Place over filling.
Place tart pan on a warm baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until filling is hot and bubbly and crust is golden. Serve warm.
Yummy or not :Baked Brie in Phyllo with Mango Chutney recipe.
Ingredients
3 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce) round Brie cheese
1/4 cup mango chutney
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place on sheet of phyllo on your work surface. Brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Lay a second sheet on top of the first, and brush with an additional tablespoon of olive oil. Place the third sheet on top. Place the brie towards the middle of one of the narrow edges of phyllo dough and roll up. Fold the ends of the phyllo under the brie, place onto a baking sheet, and brush with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Bake in preheated oven until phyllo is golden, about 15 minutes. Place onto serving platter, and spoon the mango chutney over top.
3 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce) round Brie cheese
1/4 cup mango chutney
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place on sheet of phyllo on your work surface. Brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Lay a second sheet on top of the first, and brush with an additional tablespoon of olive oil. Place the third sheet on top. Place the brie towards the middle of one of the narrow edges of phyllo dough and roll up. Fold the ends of the phyllo under the brie, place onto a baking sheet, and brush with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Bake in preheated oven until phyllo is golden, about 15 minutes. Place onto serving platter, and spoon the mango chutney over top.
Yummy or not :Beef and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches recipe.
Ingredients
1 (1 ounce) packet dry au jus mix
1 pound thinly sliced roast beef
garlic powder to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and sliced
8 ounces sliced extra sharp provolone cheese
4 torpedo rolls, split
Directions
Preheat your oven's broiler. Prepare the au jus mix according to package directions. Add the sliced roast beef, and simmer until heated through.
Slice the rolls open, and place sliced side up on a baking sheet. Divide the beef between the rolls evenly, placing a portion on each slice of roll. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Top with a single layer of roasted red peppers, then cover with slices of provolone cheese.
Place under the broiler, about 6 inches from the heat source. Broil until the cheese melts, and the edges of the rolls are lightly toasted. Place roll halves together to make sandwiches.
Pour leftover au jus into small cups for each person - I like to use custard cups. Serve with sandwiches for dipping.
1 (1 ounce) packet dry au jus mix
1 pound thinly sliced roast beef
garlic powder to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and sliced
8 ounces sliced extra sharp provolone cheese
4 torpedo rolls, split
Directions
Preheat your oven's broiler. Prepare the au jus mix according to package directions. Add the sliced roast beef, and simmer until heated through.
Slice the rolls open, and place sliced side up on a baking sheet. Divide the beef between the rolls evenly, placing a portion on each slice of roll. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Top with a single layer of roasted red peppers, then cover with slices of provolone cheese.
Place under the broiler, about 6 inches from the heat source. Broil until the cheese melts, and the edges of the rolls are lightly toasted. Place roll halves together to make sandwiches.
Pour leftover au jus into small cups for each person - I like to use custard cups. Serve with sandwiches for dipping.
Yummy or not :Busia's Polish Sausage recipe.
Ingredients
3 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cubed
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
sausage casings
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together the pork, garlic, salt and pepper. Place on a clean smooth surface and knead, knead, knead for at least 10 or 15 minutes. The longer you knead it, the more tender your sausage will be.
Soak the sausage casings in water for 1 or 2 minutes. Rinse the casings by sliding over the faucet. Slide the casing all the way up onto the spout of a sausage stuffing funnel. Press meat through the funnel into the casing carefully so that no air bubbles get inside. Sausages should be plump. Twist periodically to form links.
Place sausages in a large pot with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes. They can be frozen after cooling. Use as you would store bought Polish Sausage.
3 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cubed
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
sausage casings
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together the pork, garlic, salt and pepper. Place on a clean smooth surface and knead, knead, knead for at least 10 or 15 minutes. The longer you knead it, the more tender your sausage will be.
Soak the sausage casings in water for 1 or 2 minutes. Rinse the casings by sliding over the faucet. Slide the casing all the way up onto the spout of a sausage stuffing funnel. Press meat through the funnel into the casing carefully so that no air bubbles get inside. Sausages should be plump. Twist periodically to form links.
Place sausages in a large pot with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes. They can be frozen after cooling. Use as you would store bought Polish Sausage.
Yummy or not :Baltimore Hash recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 cup potatoes, peeled and cubed
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomatoes, carrots, celery and potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 cup potatoes, peeled and cubed
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomatoes, carrots, celery and potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Yummy or not :Barbecue Chicken Wings recipe.
Ingredients
3 pounds whole chicken wings
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon paprika
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Directions
Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tips. Place wings in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear.
In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup into a 3-qt. slow cooker. Drain chicken wings; add to slow cooker. Drizzle with remaining sauce. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour, basting occasionally.
3 pounds whole chicken wings
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon paprika
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Directions
Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tips. Place wings in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear.
In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup into a 3-qt. slow cooker. Drain chicken wings; add to slow cooker. Drizzle with remaining sauce. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour, basting occasionally.
Yummy or not :Blue Cheese Appetizer Pizza recipe.
Ingredients
1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 small red onion, thinly sliced, pulled into rings
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
3 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Divide bread dough in half. Press each portion onto the bottom of a 12-in. pizza pan coated with nonstick cooking spray; build up edges slightly. Prick dough several times with a fork. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
Brush dough with oil. Combine the basil, oregano and garlic powder; sprinkle over dough. Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes. Arrange onion and tomatoes over crust; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until golden brown.
1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 small red onion, thinly sliced, pulled into rings
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
3 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Divide bread dough in half. Press each portion onto the bottom of a 12-in. pizza pan coated with nonstick cooking spray; build up edges slightly. Prick dough several times with a fork. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
Brush dough with oil. Combine the basil, oregano and garlic powder; sprinkle over dough. Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes. Arrange onion and tomatoes over crust; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Yummy or not :Blueberry Chicken Salad recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 (6 ounce) container lemon yogurt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
Bibb lettuce leaves
Directions
Set aside a few blueberries for garnish. In a large bowl, gently combine the chicken, celery, red pepper, onions and remaining blueberries. Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise and salt; drizzle over chicken mixture and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired. Top with reserved blueberries.
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 (6 ounce) container lemon yogurt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
Bibb lettuce leaves
Directions
Set aside a few blueberries for garnish. In a large bowl, gently combine the chicken, celery, red pepper, onions and remaining blueberries. Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise and salt; drizzle over chicken mixture and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired. Top with reserved blueberries.
Yummy or not :Beefy Jalapeno Corn Bake recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup cornmeal
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
Directions
In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a bowl, beat eggs, corn, milk and oil. Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well.
Pour half of the batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 2 cups cheese; top with the beef, onion and jalapenos. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; top with remaining batter.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into corn bread topping comes out clean. Serve warm. Refrigerate any leftovers.
1 pound ground beef
1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup cornmeal
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
Directions
In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a bowl, beat eggs, corn, milk and oil. Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well.
Pour half of the batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 2 cups cheese; top with the beef, onion and jalapenos. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; top with remaining batter.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into corn bread topping comes out clean. Serve warm. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Yummy or not :Aunt Bill's Brown Candy recipe.
Ingredients
6 cups white sugar, divided
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 pounds pecan halves or pieces
Directions
Butter a 9x13 inch dish and a medium, heavy saucepan.
In the buttered saucepan, combine 4 cups sugar and the cream. Have ready.
In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, pour the remaining 2 cups sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar begins to melt. Place the saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook and stir the sugar in the skillet until it is completely melted and light brown. Pour the melted sugar very slowly, in a thin stream, into the lightly simmering cream, stirring constantly (This step may take five minutes, and works best if someone strong pours the melted sugar v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y.)
Heat now, without stirring, to 242 to 248 degrees F (116 to 120 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a firm but pliable ball. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Drop the butter into the foaming mixture and let rest without stirring 30 minutes.
Stir in the vanilla with a wooden spoon and continue to stir vigorously until mixture loses its gloss, 10 to 15 minutes. Then fold in pecans and quickly turn candy into the prepared 9x13 inch dish. Let cool until just warm and cut in 1 inch pieces.
6 cups white sugar, divided
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 pounds pecan halves or pieces
Directions
Butter a 9x13 inch dish and a medium, heavy saucepan.
In the buttered saucepan, combine 4 cups sugar and the cream. Have ready.
In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, pour the remaining 2 cups sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar begins to melt. Place the saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook and stir the sugar in the skillet until it is completely melted and light brown. Pour the melted sugar very slowly, in a thin stream, into the lightly simmering cream, stirring constantly (This step may take five minutes, and works best if someone strong pours the melted sugar v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y.)
Heat now, without stirring, to 242 to 248 degrees F (116 to 120 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a firm but pliable ball. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Drop the butter into the foaming mixture and let rest without stirring 30 minutes.
Stir in the vanilla with a wooden spoon and continue to stir vigorously until mixture loses its gloss, 10 to 15 minutes. Then fold in pecans and quickly turn candy into the prepared 9x13 inch dish. Let cool until just warm and cut in 1 inch pieces.
Yummy or not :Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe.
Ingredients
3 acorn squash, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons stick margarine
1 cup chopped onions
3 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped Granny Smith apples
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash onto a baking sheet cut side down. Fill the baking sheet with 1/2 inch of water.
Bake the squash in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Drain off any water remaining in the baking sheet.
While the squash is baking, melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and apple in the margarine until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a bowl to cool until the squash has finished baking.
Once the squash is done, stir the raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and Cheddar cheese into the apple mixture. Turn the squash cut side up on the baking sheet and fill with the apple mixture. Return the squash to the oven; bake until the filling is hot and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
3 acorn squash, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons stick margarine
1 cup chopped onions
3 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped Granny Smith apples
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash onto a baking sheet cut side down. Fill the baking sheet with 1/2 inch of water.
Bake the squash in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Drain off any water remaining in the baking sheet.
While the squash is baking, melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and apple in the margarine until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a bowl to cool until the squash has finished baking.
Once the squash is done, stir the raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and Cheddar cheese into the apple mixture. Turn the squash cut side up on the baking sheet and fill with the apple mixture. Return the squash to the oven; bake until the filling is hot and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
Yummy or not :Blueberry Delight recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped pecans
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (1.3 ounce) envelopes whipped topping mix
1 (21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, and pecans. Press mixture into a 9x13 inch pan.
Bake for 30 minutes. Allow to cool.
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, confectioners sugar, vanilla, whipped topping mix and milk. Beat at high speed using an electric mixer until smooth. Pour over baked crust. Chill in refrigerator. Before serving, top with blueberry pie filling.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped pecans
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (1.3 ounce) envelopes whipped topping mix
1 (21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, and pecans. Press mixture into a 9x13 inch pan.
Bake for 30 minutes. Allow to cool.
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, confectioners sugar, vanilla, whipped topping mix and milk. Beat at high speed using an electric mixer until smooth. Pour over baked crust. Chill in refrigerator. Before serving, top with blueberry pie filling.
Yummy or not :All-Natural Chicken Pot Pie recipe.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup vegetable shortening (such as Crisco�), frozen and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup butter, frozen and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 tablespoons ice-cold water, or more as needed
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 carrots, diced
1 cup chopped celery
3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 cups frozen petite peas
1/2 large onion, diced, divided
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons chicken soup base
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Directions
Preheat an oven to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9-inch square casserole dish.
Sift the 3 cups flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg together into a large mixing bowl. Cut the vegetable shortening and cold butter into the flour mixture with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some chunks the size of peas. Add the ice water a tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork, until the flour mixture is moistened. Work the dough as little as possible; this is the key to a super light and flaky crust. After half the water has been incorporated, watch closely, as mixture will come together suddenly. Once it begins to stick together, gather into a ball, divide into halves, and roll each ball out to 1/4-inch thickness, adding flour as necessary to prevent sticking. Press one of the dough portions into the prepared casserole dish, covering bottom and sides completely.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts in the hot skillet until evenly browned on both sides; cut into small cubes and set aside in a large mixing bowl. Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium-low. Cook the carrots, celery, potatoes, peas, and about half the diced onion in the drippings from the chicken until the carrots soften; add to the bowl with the chicken.
Increase the heat to medium. Add the water to the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; pour into a cup and set aside.
Melt the butter in the skillet. Cook and stir the remaining onion and the garlic in the melted butter until the onions begin to brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons flour over the onion mixture and stir to evenly coat. Pour the reserved liquid over the onion mixture. Stir the chicken base, salt, pepper, sage, and thyme into the mixture. Cook and stir until the mixture has reduced into a thick gravy; pour over the chicken mixture in the mixing bowl. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
Pour the mixture over the crust in the casserole dish. Top with the remaining portion of dough and pinch the edges together to seal the edges. Cut a few slits into the top to vent.
Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the gravy bubbles through the slits, about 1 hour. Allow to cool slightly before serving, 10 to 15 minutes.
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup vegetable shortening (such as Crisco�), frozen and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup butter, frozen and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 tablespoons ice-cold water, or more as needed
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 carrots, diced
1 cup chopped celery
3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 cups frozen petite peas
1/2 large onion, diced, divided
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons chicken soup base
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Directions
Preheat an oven to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9-inch square casserole dish.
Sift the 3 cups flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg together into a large mixing bowl. Cut the vegetable shortening and cold butter into the flour mixture with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some chunks the size of peas. Add the ice water a tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork, until the flour mixture is moistened. Work the dough as little as possible; this is the key to a super light and flaky crust. After half the water has been incorporated, watch closely, as mixture will come together suddenly. Once it begins to stick together, gather into a ball, divide into halves, and roll each ball out to 1/4-inch thickness, adding flour as necessary to prevent sticking. Press one of the dough portions into the prepared casserole dish, covering bottom and sides completely.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts in the hot skillet until evenly browned on both sides; cut into small cubes and set aside in a large mixing bowl. Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium-low. Cook the carrots, celery, potatoes, peas, and about half the diced onion in the drippings from the chicken until the carrots soften; add to the bowl with the chicken.
Increase the heat to medium. Add the water to the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; pour into a cup and set aside.
Melt the butter in the skillet. Cook and stir the remaining onion and the garlic in the melted butter until the onions begin to brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons flour over the onion mixture and stir to evenly coat. Pour the reserved liquid over the onion mixture. Stir the chicken base, salt, pepper, sage, and thyme into the mixture. Cook and stir until the mixture has reduced into a thick gravy; pour over the chicken mixture in the mixing bowl. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
Pour the mixture over the crust in the casserole dish. Top with the remaining portion of dough and pinch the edges together to seal the edges. Cut a few slits into the top to vent.
Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the gravy bubbles through the slits, about 1 hour. Allow to cool slightly before serving, 10 to 15 minutes.
Yummy or not :Brown Sugar and Port Cranberry Sauce recipe.
Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large orange, juiced and zested
9 tablespoons port wine
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, brown sugar, orange zest and juice, and port wine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the cranberries have popped and the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool, and refrigerate overnight before serving.
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large orange, juiced and zested
9 tablespoons port wine
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, brown sugar, orange zest and juice, and port wine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the cranberries have popped and the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool, and refrigerate overnight before serving.
Yummy or not :Any Flavor Taffy recipe.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup corn syrup
1 1/3 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (0.13 ounce) package unsweetened, fruit-flavored soft drink mix
Directions
Butter 2 large baking sheets, and set them aside.
In a medium saucepan, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Add corn syrup, water, butter and salt, and stir to blend. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook until the mixture reads 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat, and immediately stir in the drink mix powder. Quickly pour out onto the prepared baking sheets, and let stand until cool enough to handle.
Grab a few helpers, and butter everyone's hands. Stretch (pull) the taffy until it lightens in color, and becomes firm. Roll into bite size pieces, and wrap in small squares of waxed paper.
2 1/2 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup corn syrup
1 1/3 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (0.13 ounce) package unsweetened, fruit-flavored soft drink mix
Directions
Butter 2 large baking sheets, and set them aside.
In a medium saucepan, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Add corn syrup, water, butter and salt, and stir to blend. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook until the mixture reads 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat, and immediately stir in the drink mix powder. Quickly pour out onto the prepared baking sheets, and let stand until cool enough to handle.
Grab a few helpers, and butter everyone's hands. Stretch (pull) the taffy until it lightens in color, and becomes firm. Roll into bite size pieces, and wrap in small squares of waxed paper.
Yummy or not :Avocado-Egg Salad Tostada Filling recipe.
Ingredients
3 slices bacon
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup light creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip Light�)
1/2 tomato, diced
1/4 small onion, diced
salt and cayenne pepper to taste
Directions
Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel and chop once cold.
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 once cool.
Mash the avocado in a mixing bowl with the lime juice, mustard powder, paprika, and salad dressing. Stir in the chopped eggs, crumbled bacon, diced tomato, and diced onion until evenly combined. Season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper.
3 slices bacon
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup light creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip Light�)
1/2 tomato, diced
1/4 small onion, diced
salt and cayenne pepper to taste
Directions
Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel and chop once cold.
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 once cool.
Mash the avocado in a mixing bowl with the lime juice, mustard powder, paprika, and salad dressing. Stir in the chopped eggs, crumbled bacon, diced tomato, and diced onion until evenly combined. Season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper.
Yummy or not :Blueberry Coffee Cake II recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 cup blueberries
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, softened
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar and egg. Stir in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in the blueberries. Pour batter into prepared pan. Cover with streusel topping.
For the topping: In a bowl, combine 1/3 cup flour, cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 cup blueberries
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, softened
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar and egg. Stir in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in the blueberries. Pour batter into prepared pan. Cover with streusel topping.
For the topping: In a bowl, combine 1/3 cup flour, cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
Yummy or not :Bacon-Chive Tossed Salad recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup creamy Parmesan Romano salad dressing
2 tablespoons snipped chives
4 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup real bacon bits
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing and chives. In a salad bowl, toss the lettuce, onion, cheese and bacon. Serve with dressing.
1/2 cup creamy Parmesan Romano salad dressing
2 tablespoons snipped chives
4 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup real bacon bits
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing and chives. In a salad bowl, toss the lettuce, onion, cheese and bacon. Serve with dressing.
Yummy or not :Banana Toffee Cream recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
1 large ripe banana, sliced
Directions
In a bowl, combine the cream, toffee bits and banana. Spoon into parfait glasses or dishes. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
1 large ripe banana, sliced
Directions
In a bowl, combine the cream, toffee bits and banana. Spoon into parfait glasses or dishes. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Yummy or not :Apple Sausage Pancakes recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup pancake mix
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup shredded peeled apples
CIDER SYRUP:
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Directions
In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a bowl, beat the egg, milk and oil. Stir in pancake mix and cinnamon just until moistened. Fold in apple and sausage. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles from on top. Cook until second side is golden brown.
For syrup, combine the sugar, cornstarch and pumpkin pie spice in a saucepan. Gradually stir in cider and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Serve warm with the pancakes.
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup pancake mix
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup shredded peeled apples
CIDER SYRUP:
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Directions
In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a bowl, beat the egg, milk and oil. Stir in pancake mix and cinnamon just until moistened. Fold in apple and sausage. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles from on top. Cook until second side is golden brown.
For syrup, combine the sugar, cornstarch and pumpkin pie spice in a saucepan. Gradually stir in cider and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Serve warm with the pancakes.