7/11/2011

Yummy or not :Buckshot Duck with Wild and Brown Rice Stuffing recipe.

Ingredients
1 (4 pound) whole duck, dressed, innards reserved
4 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons crushed black peppercorns
3 (.18 ounce) packets sazon seasoning
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups uncooked long grain and wild rice mix
1 cup seasoned croutons

Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Place the duck on a rack in a roasting pan. Rub the crushed garlic and pepper under the skin of the duck. Rub the skin with 1 packet sazon seasoning.
Roast 3 hours in the preheated oven, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees) C.
Place the reserved duck innards and 1 packet sazon seasoning in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, until tender.
Place the rice mix in a medium saucepan with just enough water to cover. Mix in the oil, and 1 packet sazon seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a bowl, mix the cooked innards, cooked rice, and croutons. Stuff the cooked duck with the mixture to serve.

Yummy or not :A Surprise-Inside French Toast recipe.

Ingredients
6 (2 inch thick) slices French bread
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup cottage cheese, whipped
2 tablespoons lowfat cream cheese
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups egg substitute
1/4 cup evaporated milk

Directions
Cut a pocket in each slice of bread. Open carefully
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, cottage cheese and cream cheese. Add the sugar and flavoring extract and beat until smooth. Spread the mixture evenly into each bread pocket.
Beat together the egg substitutes and milk. Dip the slices of bread in the egg mixture.
Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray. Cook the toast on each side for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.

Yummy or not :Banana Bread II recipe.

Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup mashed banana
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions
Grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Add butter, eggs, nuts, and mashed banana. Beat until well blended.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Yummy or not :Berry Good Sandwich recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons Neufchatel cheese
1 tablespoon strawberry jam
2 fresh strawberries, chopped
2 slices whole-grain bread

Directions
In a small bowl, mix together Neufchatel cheese and strawberry jam.
Spread strawberry flavored cheese spread over one slice of bread. Top with chopped strawberries and remaining slice of bread to make a sandwich. Remove crusts, and cut into triangles to serve.

Yummy or not :Bacon Jack Chicken Sandwich recipe.

Ingredients
8 slices bacon
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
4 slices pepperjack cheese
4 hamburger buns, split
4 leaves of lettuce
4 slices tomato
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
12 slices dill pickle

Directions
Preheat a grill for medium heat.
While the grill preheats, place the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned on both sides. Remove from the pan, and drain on paper towels.
Rub the poultry seasoning onto the chicken pieces, and place them on the grill. Cook for about 6 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in the center. Top each piece of chicken with 2 slices of bacon and 1 slice of pepperjack cheese. Grill for 2 to 3 more minutes to melt the cheese.
Place each piece of chicken on a bun, and top with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle slices before serving with your favorite condiments.

Yummy or not :Brussels Sprouts Stir Fry recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 large potato, peeled and cubed
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1 red pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup chicken broth
ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Directions
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, potato, and bay leaf. Cook and stir until the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts, red pepper, and chicken broth. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaf. Toss with black pepper, to taste. Garnish with green onions, and serve immediately.

Yummy or not :Butternut Shrimp Soup with Sherry recipe.

Ingredients
3 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
3 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 pound small shrimp - peeled and deveined
2 pears - peeled, cored and diced
1 tablespoon sherry wine, or to taste

Directions
Combine the cubed squash, milk and chicken broth in a saucepan. Season with salt, pepper, curry powder, celery salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 30 minutes, until squash is tender, stirring frequently to prevent the milk from scorching.
Add 1/2 the shrimp, and 1/2 the pears to the soup, and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque. Transfer the soup to a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth. Return to the saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
Add the remaining shrimp and remaining pears to the soup, and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque. Stir in sherry wine, and remove from heat. Ladle into bowls, and garnish with a light sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.

Yummy or not :Albuquerque Delight recipe.

Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) can refried beans
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 dash garlic salt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped green chile peppers
1/2 pound shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 pound shredded mild Cheddar cheese
2 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 (2.25 ounce) can pitted black olives, sliced

Directions
Mix the refried beans and taco seasoning mix, and spread over the bottom of a large pie dish. Mix mashed avocados with lemon juice, onion, and garlic salt, and spread over the beans. Layer with sour cream, green chile peppers, Monterey Jack cheese, and Cheddar cheese. Top with tomatoes, and garnish with olives. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Yummy or not :Applesauce Bread III recipe.

Ingredients
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 1/4 cups bread flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2/3 cup warm applesauce
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup shredded fresh apple, room temperature

Directions
Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select White Bread cycle; press Start.

Yummy or not :Apple Turnovers with Gingered Cranberry Caramel Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 (12.5 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm� Apple Turnovers
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup prepared caramel sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized (candied) ginger
1/4 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
Sweetened whipped cream (optional)

Directions
Stir the sugar and pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl. Brush the turnovers with the butter and sprinkle with the sugar mixture. Bake and cool the turnovers according to the package directions.
Heat the caramel sauce, ginger and cranberries in a 1-quart saucepan over low heat until the mixture is hot. Serve the turnovers with the sauce. Top with the whipped cream, if desired.

Yummy or not :Boston Cream Pie III recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk
3 egg yolks
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Glaze
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon hot water
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - 8 inch round cake pans and line bottoms with rounds of parchment paper. Sift together the cake flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add the flour mixture alternately with 3/4 cup milk. Mix only enough to blend thoroughly; do not overmix.
Divide the batter between 2 - 8 inch pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
To make the Pastry Cream Filling: In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup milk to the boiling point and remove from heat. In a heatproof mixing bowl, beat 3 egg yolks until smooth. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and continue beating until pale yellow. Beat in 1/4 cup flour. Pour the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture in steady stream, beating constantly. When all the milk has been added, place the bowl over a pan of boiling water so that the bowl is not touching the water, or pour the mixture into the top of a double boiler. Heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cook 2 minutes more, then remove from the heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Let cool.
To make the Glaze: In the top of a double boiler, melt the chocolate with 2 tablespoons butter. When smooth, remove from the heat and beat in the confectioners sugar to make a thick paste. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in a little of the hot water. If the glaze does not have a spreadable consistency, add more water 1 teaspoon at a time.
To assemble the cake, spread the cooled pastry cream over one of the cake layers. Place second cake layer over pastry cream and spread the chocolate glaze over the top using a metal spatula. Dust top with confectioners sugar. Refrigerate any leftover cake.

Yummy or not :Bananas Foster I recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup rum
2 tablespoons banana liqueur

Directions
In a small skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar and cinnamon and heat until bubbly. Peel and quarter the banana. Place banana pieces and lemon juice in skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes more, basting with syrup.
In a long-handled pan, heat rum and banana liqueur over medium heat until just warm. Ignite the alcohol and pour carefully over the banana slices. Remove the banana pan from the heat and continue to baste the banana slices with their sauce until the flames die down. Serve at once.

Yummy or not :Apple and Crabapple Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
5 pounds red apples - peeled, cored and diced
1 1/2 pounds crabapples, cleaned and chopped
1 cup fresh apple cider
2 cups white sugar, or to taste

Directions
In a large pot, combine the red apples, crab apples, and apple cider. Simmer over low heat until apples are completely soft, about 3 hours. Stir in sugar to taste.

Yummy or not :Beef Tenderloin Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
3/8 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
8 cups water
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces
4 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
1 large clove garlic, peeled and halved
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges

Directions
For salad dressing, in a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, milk, vinegar, horseradish, sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cover and refrigerate. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water; drain and pat dry. Cover and refrigerate.
If grilling the steaks, coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. Rub steaks with garlic; discard garlic. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145 degrees F; medium, 160 degrees F; well-done, 170 degrees F).
On four serving plates, arrange the greens, tomatoes and asparagus. Thinly slice beef; place over salad. Drizzle with dressing.

Yummy or not :Beef with Sweet Peppers recipe.

Ingredients
1 (2 pound) boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1/4 inch strips
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 large onion, cut into wedges
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice

Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef in oil until browned, about 4 minutes; drain. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute onion, peppers and garlic in butter until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and seasonings; mix well. Return meat to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until meat is tender. Serve over rice.

Yummy or not :Barbeque Sauce I recipe.

Ingredients
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

Directions
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the lemon juice, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and mustard powder and stir well. Simmer for 10 minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool.

Yummy or not :Bacon Popovers recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, milk and oil. Beat in flour and salt just until smooth (do not overbeat). Using two 12-cup muffin tins, grease and flour six alternating cups in each pan. Fill ungreased muffins cups two-thirds full with water. Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full with batter. Sprinkle bacon over batter. Bake at 400 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until puffed and golden. Serve warm. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Yummy or not :Beef Caldo with Spinach recipe.

Ingredients
vegetable oil for browning
1 pound beef round, thinly sliced then cut into 1 inch pieces
1 medium onion, diced
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
4 new potatoes, quartered
2 cups tomato puree
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup red wine
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth

Directions
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir meat until well browned on all sides, then transfer to a large stock pot. Cook and stir onions in the same skillet in the fat remaining from the meat. When lightly browned and tender, stir in tomatoes. Continue cooking until some of the tomato liquid has evaporated, then transfer to the stock pot with the meat.
In a separate skillet, brown the potatoes in a small amount of oil over medium-high heat, turning occasionally. Add the potatoes to the meat, along with the tomato puree, spinach, red wine, garlic, and oregano. Add just enough beef broth or water to cover meat and vegetables, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for one hour.

Yummy or not :Almond Brittle Torte recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules
3 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup slivered almonds
8 eggs, separated
1/4 cup water
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups whipping cream, whipped

Directions
Line a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan with foil; butter the foil and set aside. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup and coffee granules. bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 290 degrees F. Sprinkle with baking soda, stirring constantly (mixture will foam). Stir in the almonds. Pour into prepared pan. Cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks, water, lemon juice and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and 3/4 cup sugar; add to egg yolk mixture and mix well. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Fold into the batter. Pour into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack.
Remove cake from pan. Split horizontally into four layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with about 3/4 cup whipped cream over top and sides of cake; sprinkle with remaining brittle. Refrigerate until serving.

Yummy or not :Bourbon Candy Apples recipe.

Ingredients
8 Granny Smith apples
8 wooden sticks
1 (16 ounce) package brown sugar
2/3 cup dark corn syrup
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey

Directions
Insert wooden sticks 3/4 of the way into the stem end of each apple. Place apples on a cookie sheet covered with lightly greased aluminum foil.
Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thermometer registers 290 degrees F (143 degrees C). Remove from the heat and stir in the bourbon if desired.
Keep the saucepan over low heat to keep the caramel liquid for dipping the apples. Working quickly, carefully dip apples in the caramel. Place apples on the greased aluminum foil until coating has cooled and hardened.

Yummy or not :Awesome Broccoli Marinara recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, basil and olive oil
1 pound broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in the tomatoes with their juices, and simmer until the liquid has reduced by about 1/2. Place the broccoli on top of the tomatoes, and season with a little salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. Do not over cook the broccoli, it should be a vibrant green. Pour into a serving dish, and toss to blend with the sauce before serving.

Yummy or not :Baked Omelet Roll recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a blender, combine eggs, milk, flour, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Pour into prepared baking pan.
Bake in preheated oven until set, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.
Carefully loosen edges of omelet from pan. Starting from the short edge of the pan, carefully roll up omelet. Place omelet seam side down on a serving plate and cut into 6 equal sized pieces.

Yummy or not :Best Ever Meatloaf I recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup tomato juice
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine meat, tomato juice, oats, egg, chopped onion, salt and pepper. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Press into 8x4 inch loaf pan.
Bake for 1 hour, or until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear. Drain. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Yummy or not :Aztec Casserole recipe.

Ingredients
9 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut in half
2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce
2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - boiled

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, cheese, chile peppers, corn, and chicken. Mix together well.
Dip 9 tortilla halves in enchilada sauce, and arrange them in the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread 1/2 chicken mixture over the tortilla layer. Repeat.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until center is heated through.

Yummy or not :Broccoli Cheese Bites recipe.

Ingredients
5 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 (16 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place broccoli in a medium saucepan with 1 cup boiling water. Return to a boil. Cook covered until firm but tender, about 5 minutes.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the Cheddar cheese. Mix in the broccoli. Allow the mixture to cool and thicken approximately 15 minutes.
In a medium bowl, mix the bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Spread the mixture onto a large piece of wax paper.
Form the broccoli cheese mixture into balls and roll in the bread crumb mixture until thoroughly coated.
Deep fry the balls until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Yummy or not :Bill's Divinity recipe.

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
In a 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Cook to hard-ball stage (260 degrees F, or 125 degrees C), stirring only until sugar dissolves.
Meanwhile, beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Gradually pour syrup over egg whites, beating at high speed on electric mixer. Add vanilla and beat until candy holds its shape, about 4-5 minutes. Quickly drop from a teaspoon onto wax paper; cool.

Yummy or not :Baked Fudge Cake recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch pan. In a food processor or blender, beat eggs for 2 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, cocoa and salt. Slowly beat in the whipped eggs. Beat in the butter and vanilla. Stir in the chopped pecans. Spread batter in prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Yummy or not :Barley Primavera recipe.

Ingredients
4 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup red onion, minced
1/2 cup diced carrots
1 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup diced zucchini
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Heat 1/4 cup of the broth in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and saute for 5 minutes.
Add the remaining broth and bring to a boil. Add the barley, lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the liquid is almost absorbed, about 50 minutes.
Add the zucchini, parsley, oil, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 more minutes; season with salt and pepper.

Yummy or not :Awesome and Easy Creamy Corn Casserole recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 (8.5 ounce) package dry corn bread mix
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn
1 cup sour cream

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine butter, eggs, corn bread mix, whole and creamed corn and sour cream. Spoon mixture into prepared dish.
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown.

Yummy or not :Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies recipe.

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

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

Yummy or not :Apple and Tomato Chutney recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and sliced
2 cups water
1 tablespoon mustard seed
2 pounds tomatoes, sliced
2 large onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 cup sultana raisins
3/4 cup white sugar
5 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cups malt vinegar

Directions
Place apples and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook 25 minutes, or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Add more water as necessary to keep the apples simmering.
Wrap mustard seed in cheesecloth, and place with apples. Mix tomatoes, onions, garlic, sultanas, sugar, curry powder, cayenne pepper, salt and vinegar into saucepan. Stir until sugar has dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 hours, stirring occassionally, until a thick chutney remains. Remove and discard wrapped mustard seed. Seal chutney in sterile containers until serving.

Yummy or not :Berry Special Pie recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 teaspoons shortening
1 (9 inch) prepared chocolate crumb crust
2 cups fresh raspberries
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions
Melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over the bottom of pie crust. Top with raspberries and whipped topping. Refrigerate until serving.

Yummy or not :Aunt Cora's World's Greatest Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Combine the flour and baking soda; stir into the peanut butter mixture. Mix in chocolate chips. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned at the edges. Allow cookies to cool on the cookie sheets for a minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Yummy or not :Bountiful Garden Zucchini Enchiladas recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups diced zucchini
1/4 cup canned diced green chiles
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup canned diced green chiles
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes

Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini, 1/4 cup diced chiles, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove zucchini mixture from skillet and reserve.
Melt butter in the skillet over medium low heat. Stir in flour, salt, remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Pour in milk; whisk until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of diced chiles and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
Stir 1/2 cup of cheese sauce into the zucchini mixture. Spoon 1/3 cup squash mixture down the center of each tortilla; roll up. Place filled tortillas in prepared baking dish, pour remaining cheese sauce over. Cover and bake in preheated oven until hot, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and the chopped tomatoes.

Yummy or not :Bookbinder's Fabulous Cheesecake recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
2/3 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons water
4 cups fresh strawberries

Directions
Sprinkle the bottom of a lightly greased 9 inch springform pan with the graham cracker crumbs.
Combine the cream cheese and sugar. Mix at medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in the lemon juice, vanilla extract ,and lemon rind. Pour batter into the pan.
Bake in a preheated 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 50 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
Combine apricot preserves and water in a small saucepan. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally. Arrange strawberries on top of the cheesecake. Spoon preserves mixture over strawberries. Chill.

Yummy or not :Amazing All-Purpose Marinade recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup orange juice
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
hot pepper sauce to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Directions
In a medium bowl, blend the vinegar, orange juice, pineapple juice, olive oil, pepper, garlic powder, green onion, hot pepper sauce, and thyme.
Place meat or fish in a shall glass dish or bowl, pierce with a fork on top a few times, and pour 1/2 of the marinade over it. Turn over and repeat. Marinate for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours for the most flavor.

Yummy or not :Aurilla's Anise Biscuit Mix Cookies recipe.

Ingredients
5 cups buttermilk baking mix
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon anise extract
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon anise extract
3 drops red food coloring

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, stir together buttermilk baking mix, flour, sugar, and nuts. In another smaller bowl, whisk together eggs, anise extract, and water. Pour liquid over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Dough should have a dry consistency like biscuit dough. Roll dough into walnut sized balls and place on a cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Cookies should be a light golden brown. Remove to cool on a rack. When cool, paint with glaze.
For glaze: Mix confectioners' sugar with anise extract and food coloring. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir until smooth. Water may be adjusted to give the glaze a creamy paint-like consistency. Paint the cookies with a pastry brush, or dip them in the glaze with a slotted spoon. Let the cookies dry on waxed paper or on cooling racks. If you do not glaze the cookies, they will become rock-hard in texture.

Yummy or not :Baked Potato Pizza recipe.

Ingredients
1 (6.5 ounce) package pizza crust mix
3 medium unpeeled potatoes, baked and cooled
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 cup sour cream
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
Prepare crust according to package directions. Press dough into a lightly greased 14-in. pizza pan; build up edges slightly. Bake at 400 degrees F for 5-6 minutes or until crust is firm and begins to brown.
Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes. In a bowl, combine butter, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Add potatoes and toss. Spread sour cream over crust; top with potato mixture, bacon, onions and cheeses. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Yummy or not :Absolute Best Potato Casserole recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
6 large russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 pound cooked ham, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauliflower
1/4 cup crushed cornflakes cereal

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
To prepare the cheese sauce, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in milk, and stir constantly until thickened. Mix in Cheddar cheese and Swiss cheese, and continue to stir until smooth. Reduce heat to low.
Layer potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer onion and ham over potatoes. Top with cauliflower. Cover with the cheese sauce.
Bake covered 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove cover, sprinkle with crushed cornflakes, and continue baking 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender and surface is bubbly and lightly browned. Allow to cool about 10 minutes before serving.

Yummy or not :Baked Brisket recipe.

Ingredients
8 pounds beef brisket
20 cloves garlic
2 bunches cilantro
1 1/4 cups red wine vinegar
3 onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Directions
Trim the excess fat from the brisket. Poke a lot of holes all over brisket with a skewer. Briskets are usually long, so cut meat in half so that it will fit into a large, resealable bag with the marinade.
In a blender, combine garlic, cilantro, and vinegar. Blend until smooth. Pour marinade into resealable bag with the meat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Shake flour into largest size oven cooking bag. Place brisket into bag. Close bag and pierce as instructed on package. Layer the onions on top of the brisket, inside of the bag. Place on baking pan in the center of the oven.
Bake in preheated oven until tender, about 6 hours. Slice thinly across the grain to serve.

Yummy or not :Bucket of Mud recipe.

Ingredients
1 (18 ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo�)
3 1/2 cups milk
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1 1/2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup margarine, softened
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip�), thawed

Directions
Pulse the sandwich cookies in a blender until finely ground; set aside. Pour the milk into a mixing bowl, then whisk in the pudding mix until no dry lumps remain. Beat together the cream cheese and margarine until smooth, then stir in the pudding. Fold in the cookie crumbs and whipped topping until evenly blended. Spoon into a clean child's bucket, cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Yummy or not :Avocado Shrimp Bisque recipe.

Ingredients
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced onion
1/2 pound cooked fresh shrimp
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
Cut avocados in half. Discard pits. Spoon meat into a small bowl.
Chop cooked shrimp.
In a medium saucepan, combine avocado, chicken broth, whole milk, lemon juice, and chopped onion. Heat slowly to boiling, stirring frequently. Add chopped shrimp, along with salt and pepper. Heat through, but do not boil. Remove from heat. Adjust seasonings to taste. May be served hot or cold.

Yummy or not :Bean and Sausage Soup recipe.

Ingredients
12 ounces dry mixed beans
1 1/2 pounds Italian turkey sausage links
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup white wine
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 cups frozen green peas, thawed

Directions
Pick through and rinse beans. Place in a 4 quart pot, and cover with at least 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Cover, and let stand in the refrigerator overnight.
Drain and rinse beans. Place beans in slow cooker with canned tomatoes, broth, white wine, and vegetables. Cover, and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until done. Slice links into 1/2 inch pieces. Add meat to slow cooker, and cook soup another 30 to 60 minutes.

Yummy or not :Almond and Baby Bok Choy Asian Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 heads baby bok choy, cleaned and sliced
1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/2 cup croutons

Directions
Whisk together the oil, vinegar, soy sauce, mirin, and sesame seeds in a small bowl, then set aside. Toss together the romaine, bok choy, carrot, almonds, and croutons in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss to coat, and serve immediately.

Yummy or not :Bunjal Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the chicken into a 2 quart covered baking dish or dutch oven with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and olive oil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and appears brown. Add the onion, pepper, garlic, tomato paste, garam masala, curry powder, seasoning to taste and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix all together, then add 1/4 cup water for the ingredients to steam.
Return to the oven for 5 more minutes to blend all the flavors. Serve over rice or eat plain.