7/23/2011

Yummy or not :A Very Popular BBQ Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 dashes hot pepper sauce

Directions
In a blender, combine brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, water and Worcestershire sauce. Season with mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Blend until smooth.

Yummy or not :Baked Snapper with Chilies, Ginger and Basil recipe.

Ingredients
1 (1 1/2 pound) whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 red chile peppers, sliced diagonally
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tomatoes, seeded and sliced
5 leaves basil

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
Stuff the cavity of the snapper with 1/2 cup basil leaves and set aside. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Place the snapper in the skillet, and quickly brown on both sides, about 1 minute total. Place the fish into the roasting pan, and sprinkle with fish sauce. Reserve the peanut oil in the skillet.
Bake fish in preheated oven until the flesh flakes easily with a fork, 25 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining peanut oil over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, ginger, chile peppers, and yellow pepper and cook until the peppers have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar, rice vinegar, water, and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat until thickened to desired consistency. Pour the sauce over the snapper, and garnish with the remaining basil leaves to serve.

Yummy or not :Buttermilk Pie recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 tablespoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C).
Beat eggs until frothy; add butter, sugar and flour. Beat until smooth.
Stir in buttermilk, vanilla, lemon juice and nutmeg; pour into pie shell.
Bake for 40 to 60 minutes, or until center is firm.

Yummy or not :Baked Whole Pumpkin recipe.

Ingredients
1 small sugar pumpkin
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon butter

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cut the lid off the pumpkin and remove the seeds.
Combine the eggs, whipping cream, brown sugar, molasses, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger. Pour mixture into the pumpkin shell and top the butter. Replace lid on pumpkin and place in a baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until mixture has set like a custard. Serve right from the pumpkin at the table, scraping some of the meat from the pumpkin wall with each serving.

Yummy or not :Beef Tenderloin in Creamy Porcini Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 cube beef bouillon
salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 pounds new potatoes
2 pounds beef tenderloin medallions
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme

Directions
In a small bowl, soak dried mushrooms in hot water.
Heat butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook until the onion is tender and transparent. Stir in beef bouillon cube, and pour in mushrooms with water. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in cream; simmer gently for 5 minutes. Set aside.
Place whole potatoes in a pan with water to cover; bring to a boil over high heat, and cook about 5 minutes. Drain water. When potatoes are cool enough to touch, cut them in half. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and fry potatoes until golden. Season with salt and thyme. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Season beef medallions with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Place medallions in hot oil, and brown on both sides. Remove from heat, and place medallions in the center of a roasting dish.
Cover medallions with porcini sauce. Arrange potatoes around medallions. Cover dish with aluminum foil. Roast for 15 minutes.

Yummy or not :3-Cheese Mostaccioli Bolognese recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
1 (26 ounce) jar Prego� Traditional Italian Sauce or Prego� Organic Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli or tube-shaped pasta (ziti), cooked and drained
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Cook beef and garlic in 12-inch skillet until beef is browned, stirring to break up meat. Pour off fat. Add zucchini and cook until tender. Stir in sauce.
Stir beef mixture, pasta, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese in 3-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until hot.

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

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

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

Yummy or not :All-American Strawberry Pie recipe.

Ingredients
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 pint heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
1 pint fresh strawberries, halved
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Directions
In a 3-qt. saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Add milk, stirring until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Stir in small amount of milk mixture into yolks, then return all to saucepan. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool 20 minutes. Pour into pie shell; chill several hours until firm. Whip cream and sugar; spread half over pie filling. Arrange berries on cream. Dollop or pipe remaining cream around edge of pie.

Yummy or not :Almond-Crusted Halibut Crystal Symphony recipe.

Ingredients
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/3 cup heavy cream
10 tablespoons unsalted butter - chilled, cut into tablespoon-size pieces
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
6 (6 ounce) fillets halibut
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
2/3 cup minced blanched almonds
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions
Make beurre blanc: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine wine, vinegar, shallots, thyme and bay leaf. Boil until liquid has evaporated. Stir in cream, and boil until liquid is reduced by half; decrease heat to low. Whisk in butter, 1 piece at a time, adding each new piece before previous one has melted completely. Do not allow sauce to simmer, or it may separate.
Strain sauce through a fine sieve into a heatproof bowl. Stir in chives, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Keep warm by setting bowl in a larger container of hot water.
Preheat oven on broiler setting. Pat fillets dry, and season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute halibut fillets for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned, and just cooked through. Transfer to a baking sheet, and cool 5 minutes. In a small bowl, stir together bread crumbs, almonds and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Brush tops of fillets with egg, and spread with almond mixture.
Broil fillets 1 to 2 minutes, or until browned (watch closely - every broiler has its own personality!). Place fillets on individual plates, and spoon beurre blanc around it.

Yummy or not :Buffalo Chicken Wontons recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup minced celery
12 ounces shredded, cooked chicken breast
2/3 cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot�)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers
1 quart oil for frying

Directions
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the celery in the melted butter until slightly soft, about 5 minutes; transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add the chicken, hot sauce, and Cheddar cheese to the cooked celery and mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper.
Separate and place the wonton wrappers onto your work surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture onto the center of each wrapper. Use your finger or a pastry brush to lightly moisten the edges of the wonton wrappers with water. Fold one corner of the wrapper over the filling onto the opposite corner to form a triangle. Press the edges together to seal.
Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or deep pan to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Deep-fry several wontons at a time, turning as needed, until lightly browned. Remove to drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Yummy or not :Baked Brie and Mushroom Sourdough Appetizer recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
12 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (8 ounce) wedge Brie cheese, rind removed, cubed
1 (1 pound) loaf round sourdough bread
2 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Preheat the broiler.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Saute the garlic and mushrooms until tender. Mix in the Brie. Cook and stir until melted and well blended.
Remove the top of the sourdough bread, and hollow out the center. Spoon the Brie mixture into the bread. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Place the filled bread on a baking sheet, and broil 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is lightly browned. Cool slightly, and slice into wedges to serve.

Yummy or not :Broken Thermostat Curry recipe.

Ingredients
1 small onion, chopped
5 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups water
1 medium yam, peeled and diced
7 small red potatoes, cubed
2 cups cauliflower florets
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions
Puree the onion and carrots in a food processor or blender until finely ground. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the garlic until fragrant and lightly browned. Pour in the carrot puree, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes.
Pour in diced tomatoes, water, yam, red potatoes, and cauliflower. Season with turmeric, curry powder, cumin, garam masala, cayenne, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes.

Yummy or not :Brown Sugar Bacon Waffles recipe.

Ingredients
8 slices bacon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 cups flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange the bacon on the prepared baking sheet, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is crispy and the brown sugar is caramelized, 10 to 15 minutes. Immediately remove the bacon to a cutting board; cut into small pieces and set aside.
Preheat a waffle iron; grease with cooking spray.
Whisk the flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Beat the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla together in a separate bowl; fold the wet mixture into the flour mixture. Add the bacon and stir, being careful to not over mix.
Ladle the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown; serve hot.

Yummy or not :ABC Vegetable Soup recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup uncooked alphabet pasta
3 (14.5 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. in a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain pasta; stir into soup.

Yummy or not :Asparagus Medallions recipe.

Ingredients
3 pounds pork medallions, each about 1/3 inch thick
2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of asparagus soup

Directions
In a large skillet saute pork until browned on both sides. Add soup, coating the meat well. Cover skillet and reduce heat. Let simmer over very low heat for 30 minutes.

Yummy or not :Awesome Apple Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup white rice flour
1/4 cup steel cut oats
1 tablespoon flax seed
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon arrowroot powder (optional)
2/3 cup plain yogurt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 Gala apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
1/4 cup cranberry juice

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 6 cup large muffin pan.
In a bowl, whisk together the rice flour, steel cut oats, flax seed, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and arrowroot powder. In a separate bowl, mix the yogurt, egg, butter, apples, and cranberry juice. Thoroughly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients to form a slightly runny batter. Spoon evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups.
Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Yummy or not :Black Lung Braised Brisket recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup red wine
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup liquid smoke flavoring
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 (3 pound) beef brisket
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth

Directions
Whisk together the red wine, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, molasses, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the brisket, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
Remove the brisket from the marinade and shake off excess. Reserve the remaining marinade. Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the brisket until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet along with the beef broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the brisket can be pulled apart with a fork, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

Yummy or not :Beef Enchiladas I recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup chopped onion
1 pound sirloin steak, cut into bite size strips
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 (7 ounce) cans diced green chile peppers
4 cups tomato sauce, divided
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
1/2 cup fresh salsa
3/4 cup chopped black olives, drained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chopped green onion

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
In a skillet over medium heat, saute onions until almost translucent. Stir in beef, garlic, and chile peppers, and continue cooking until the meat is no longer pink. Pour in the tomato sauce and chili powder. Mix thoroughly and heat through. Remove from heat.
Spoon a little of the meat mixture into a corn tortilla and add small amounts of salsa, Cheddar cheese and olives. Fold the tortilla up and place in the prepared casserole dish. Repeat for the remaining tortillas using up all of the meat mixture. Reserve 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese for topping.
Pour the other half of the tomato sauce and sour cream over all of the tortillas. Top with green onions and 1/2 cup of reserved Cheddar cheese.
Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until hot and bubbly.

Yummy or not :Apricot Filling and Frosting for Angel Food Cakes recipe.

Ingredients
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Directions
Heat apricots by placing them in a bowl, cover with water, and microwave on high for about 10 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Soften gelatin in the cold water. Blend apricots into the gelatin. Add lemon juice, sugar and salt and mix. Chill until slightly thickened (about 1 hour).
Whip the cooled apricot mixture until frothy. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the apricot mixture.
Split cake into 2 or 3 layers. Fill between layers, and frost side and top. Chill overnight.

Yummy or not :Aunt Carol's Spinach and Fish Bake recipe.

Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 pound cod fillets
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a bowl, mix the spinach, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, about 5 tablespoons dry bread crumbs, and the egg. Spread the mixture into the bottom of a small baking dish. Arrange the cod fillets on top of the spinach mixture, and season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.
Cover, and bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Yummy or not :Black Bean and Corn Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1/4 cup sliced green onions with tops
3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1 small sweet red pepper, diced
3/4 cup picante sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced

Directions
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; mix well. Cover and chill several hours or overnight.

Yummy or not :Appetizer Meatballs recipe.

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons Dijon-mayonnaise blend

Directions
Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place pineapple and 2 tablespoons juice in a bowl (set the remaining juice aside for glaze). Add the egg, bread crumbs and pepper to pineapple; mix well. Add sausage and beef; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls; place in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
Bake, uncovered, at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until no longer pink; drain.
In a large skillet, combine glaze ingredients and reserved pineapple juice. Add meatballs. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer and stir for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.

Yummy or not :Applesauce Brownies I recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup margarine
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups applesauce
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cream 1 1/2 cups sugar and margarine. Add eggs. Sift cocoa, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and flour ingredients and add to sugar mixture, alternately with applesauce. Pour into 10-1/2 X 15-1/2 inch jelly roll pan.
Combine 2 tablespoon sugar, 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped nuts. Sprinkle over batter. Bake for 30 minutes.

Yummy or not :Breakfast Enchiladas recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes
1 cup diced cooked ham
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (28 ounce) can green chile enchilada sauce
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Brown hash browns and ham in 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Stir in diced green chilies and 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese. Cook until cheese has melted.
Coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with a small amount of enchilada sauce. Dip each tortilla in remaining sauce, and fill with potato-ham mixture. Roll each as tightly as possible and place in the baking dish, seam side down. Top with remaining sauce and cheese, and cover with tin foil.
Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Serve immediately.

Yummy or not :Asian Shrimp Rice Bowl recipe.

Ingredients
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon chile paste
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/2 pound cooked shrimp
2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
3 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 orange bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups sugar snap peas
1 sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Directions
Whisk soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, chili paste, and orange marmalade together in a small bowl. Stir shrimp into the marinade; refrigerate for one hour.
Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Cook the orange pepper, red pepper, sugar snap peas, and onion in hot oil until they just begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss the marinated shrimp, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil into the vegetables; continue to cook until shrimp is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Serve over hot jasmine rice, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Yummy or not :Basil Pesto Bread Rounds recipe.

Ingredients
1 (1 pound) loaf French baguette
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup basil pesto
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste

Directions
Preheat oven on broiler setting. Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Place under broiler for 5 to 8 minutes, or until lightly toasted on one side. Watch carefully to ensure they don't burn. Remove from oven, and flip bread slices so that the toasted side is on the bottom.
Set the oven temperature for 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, pesto, garlic, Parmesan and salt. Spread evenly over untoasted sides of bread slices.
Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Set the oven to broil, and place the rounds under the broiler just until they begin to bubble and turn golden. Let cool slightly before serving.

Yummy or not :Berry Yogurt Crunch recipe.

Ingredients
3 cups plain low-fat yogurt
1 (1.5 ounce) envelope instant sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
2 cups blueberries, raspberries and sliced strawberries, mixed
3/4 cup wheat and barley nugget cereal (e.g. Grape-Nuts™)
1 cup blueberries, raspberries and sliced strawberries, mixed
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sweetened whipped cream for garnish (optional)

Directions
Combine the yogurt and pudding mix in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 2 cups of the mixed berries and the cereal until blended. Pour the yogurt and berry mixture into a 9 inch pie plate. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 2 hours.
Meanwhile, place the remaining 1 cup of berries in a medium bowl and slightly mash with a fork. Stir in the sugar and lemon juice. Set mixture aside at room temperature.
Spoon chilled berry-yogurt mixture into serving dishes. Top with a spoonful of mashed berries, and whipped cream, if desired.

Yummy or not :Blue Corn Cornbread recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup blue cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup butter

Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Sift 3 times.
Stir the eggs and milk into the cornmeal mixture. Place the butter in the prepared baking dish, and melt in the preheated oven. Mix hot, melted butter into the cornmeal mixture. Transfer cornmeal mixture to the prepared baking dish.
Bake on center rack in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until the edges of the cornbread pull away from the sides of the dish, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes before cutting.

Yummy or not :Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
1 cup frozen blueberries

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
Sift flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, salt and baking powder together into a large bowl. Dredge the blueberries in the sifted ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the milk, butter and egg. Stir the wet ingredients into the flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Let muffins sit for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

Yummy or not :Aussie Breakfast Egg Mess recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup diced bacon
4 eggs, lightly beaten
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup diced ripe tomato
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon ketchup (optional)

Directions
Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion is transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and bacon, and cook 2 minutes more. Remove skillet from heat, and place the vegetable-bacon mixture in a bowl.
Pour the eggs into the same skillet. Cook and stir gently just until the eggs are soft. Stir the vegetable-bacon mixture into the eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the eggs until firm. Remove skillet from heat and stir in the tomato and cheese. If desired, stir in the ketchup.

Yummy or not :Broccoli Noodle Salad with Asian Peanut Citrus Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound thin spaghetti
1/2 cup JIF� Creamy Peanut Butter
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup CRISCO� Canola Oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red, yellow or green bell pepper, or any combination of bell peppers
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pound broccoli florets

Directions
Cook the spaghetti, drain well, put in a large bowl and toss with a little oil. Set aside.
Asian Citrus Peanut Sauce Combine the JIF� peanut butter, orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce and sugar in a medium bowl.
Whisk until very well blended.
In a large, deep-sided skillet, heat 1/2 cup CRISCO� Canola Oil over medium heat. Add the chopped pepper, chopped onion, and minced garlic, cook about 1 minute. Add the broccoli florets and stir, add the Asian Citrus Peanut Sauce, and stir. Continue to cook stirring often, until the broccoli is cooked to your liking.
Toss with the pasta. Serve at room temperature. Refrigerate if not served immediately. Will keep refrigerated about 2 days.

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 :Baked Apples on the Grill recipe.

Ingredients
4 medium tart apples, cored
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
Place each apple on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Combine the remaining ingredients; spoon into center of apples. Fold foil over the apples and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until apples are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

Yummy or not :Baked Pork Chimichangas recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound dried pinto beans
1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast, trimmed
3 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup chili powder
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
30 (6 inch) flour tortillas
4 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
2 cups picante sauce
1 egg white
2 teaspoons water

Directions
Place beans in a soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
Place roast in a Dutch oven. In a bowl, combine chillies, onion, chili powder and beans. Spoon over roast. Cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours. Stir in broth; cover and bake 30-45 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
Remove meat and shred with two forks; set aside. Mash bean mixture; stir in shredded pork. Spoon 1/3 cup mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with picante sauce. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Place seam side down on two 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans coated with nonstick cooking spray.
In a bowl, whisk egg white and water; brush over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Serve immediately or cool, wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.

Yummy or not :Apple Filled Chicken in Pecan Creme Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 slices provolone cheese, halved
1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1 shallot, sliced
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
3 egg yolks
1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking pan.
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a large pocket in each chicken breast. (Hint: Cutting close to the smooth side of the breast ensures no holes in the chicken.) Place 1 half-slice of provolone inside each chicken, followed by half of the apple slices, and a small amount of shallot or onion, to suit your tastes. Top with the remaining half slice of provolone. Pull the chicken back together, sprinkle with a small amount of milk, and coat with breadcrumbs. Place stuffed breasts on baking pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until no longer pink, and juices run clear.
While the chicken bakes, you may start your sauce. In a double boiler over lightly simmering water, combine the egg yolks and sugar. Beat until the yolk lightens and froth forms. Slowly add the wine, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the pecans and vanilla. The sauce looks nice served under the chicken with a small amount drizzled over it.

Yummy or not :Buttermilk Chess Pie recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
In a large bowl, combine sugar and flour. Beat in the eggs and buttermilk until blended. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla. Pour filling into the pie crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until filling is set.

Yummy or not :Apple Crunch Pie I recipe.

Ingredients
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
7 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions
Place rack in lowest position in oven. Heat oven to 450 degrees F ( 230 degrees C).
To Make Topping: Mix 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; cut in butter or margarine until mixture is moist and crumbly, and clumps together easily.
To Make Filling: Peel, core, and slice apples into approximately 1/8 inch slices. If you cut them too thick you'll have crunchy apples. In another bowl, toss cut up apples, white sugar, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle in flour, and stir until apples are evenly coated.
Layer apple slices in pie shell. You will have a lot of apples, but they will shrink. Layer them higher in the middle. Pour left over juice from apple mixture over apples. Pat the brown sugar topping evenly over apples to make a top crust.
Place pie on cookie sheet in oven to catch juice droppings. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake for 45 minutes to one hour; bake until center of pie has no resistance. If top starts to get too dark, cover with piece of foil. Cool on wire rack before serving.

Yummy or not :Avocado Olive Salad recipe.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons capers
1 clove garlic, minced
2 small limes, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
20 black olives, thinly sliced
4 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced

Directions
In a large bowl, mix the capers, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Gently toss in the olives and avocados until coated. Cover, and chill 30 to 45 minutes before serving.

Yummy or not :Absolutely Delicious Baked Root Vegetables recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound new potatoes, halved
1/2 large rutabaga, peeled and cubed
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 large parsnips, peeled and cubed
2 large carrots, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons sweet red chili sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon steak seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Toss potatoes, rutabaga, sweet potato, parsnips, and carrots with olive oil and chili sauce in a large bowl until coated. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, grill seasoning, and pepper. Toss again until evenly coated, then spread vegetables into a 9x13 inch roasting pan.
Roast vegetables in preheated oven for 20 minutes, then stir, return to oven, and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes more.

Yummy or not :Blue Ridge Blackberry Lemon Bars recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups oats, either quick or old-fashioned (uncooked)
2 cups Pillsbury BEST� All Purpose Flour
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup walnuts, chopped and lightly toasted
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup butter or margarine, chilled (cut into small pieces)
Crisco� Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 (12 ounce) jar Smucker's� Seedless Blackberry Jam
powdered sugar, if desired

Directions
Heat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl toss together oats, flour, brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon zest and salt until well blended.
Sprinkle mixture with lemon juice, then with a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the butter pieces until mixture is crumbly.
Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Reserve 2 cups of the oat mixture, then sprinkle remainder in pan, pressing with fingers to form a crust.
Bake for about 10 minutes, or until set. Let cool slightly, then spread blackberry jam evenly over crust.
Sprinkle evenly with reserved oat mixture, pressing down gently.
Return to oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

Yummy or not :Authentic Cincinnati Chili recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 quart water, or amount to cover
2 onions, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
5 whole cloves
5 whole allspice berries
1 bay leaf

Directions
Place the ground beef in a large pan, cover with about 1 quart of cold water, and bring to a boil, stirring and breaking up the beef with a fork to a fine texture. Slowly boil until the meat is thoroughly cooked, about 30 minutes, then remove from heat and refrigerate in the pan overnight.
The next day, skim the solid fat from the top of the pan, and discard the fat. Place the beef mixture over medium heat, and stir in the onions, tomato sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chocolate, chili powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, cloves, allspice berries, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours. Add water if necessary to prevent the chili from burning.