8/05/2011

Yummy or not :Asian Tuna Patties recipe.

Ingredients
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 green onions, minced
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions
In a large bowl, mix tuna, egg, bread crumbs, green onions, and garlic. Blend soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, ketchup, sesame oil, and pepper into the mixture. Form the mixture into about 6 patties approximately 1 inch thick. Lightly sprinkle each patty on all sides with cornmeal.
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Fry each patty about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

Yummy or not :Bacalao a la Vizcaina (Basque Style Codfish Stew) recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound salted cod fish
4 potatoes, sliced thick
2 onions, sliced
4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
2 teaspoons capers
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup pitted green olives
1 (4 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup water
1/4 cup white wine

Directions
Soak the salted cod in about 2 quarts of water, changing the water 3 times over the course of 8 hours. Drain and cut the fish into bite-size pieces.
Layer the half of each ingredient in the following order: potatoes, cod fish, onions, hard-boiled eggs, capers, garlic, olives, roasted red peppers, and raisins. Place the bay leaf on top, then pour half the tomato sauce and half the olive oil. Repeat with the remaining ingredients in the same order. Pour the water and white wine on top. Do not stir.
Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.

Yummy or not :Best Buckwheat Pancakes recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons buckwheat flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons butter

Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
In another bowl, mix together white flour, buckwheat flour, sugar, salt and baking soda. Pour the dry ingredients into the egg-mixture. Stir until the two mixtures are just incorporated.
Heat a griddle or large frying pan to medium-hot, and place 1 tablespoon of butter, margarine or oil into it. Let the butter melt before spooning the batter into the frying pan, form 4 inch pancakes out of the batter. Once bubbles form on the top of the pancakes, flip them over, and cook them on the other side for about 3 minutes. Continue with this process until all of the batter has been made into pancakes.

Yummy or not :Beets on the Grill recipe.

Ingredients
6 beets, scrubbed
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Coat one side of a large piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray. Place beets and butter on foil; season with salt and pepper. Wrap foil over beets.
Place packet on the grill grate. Cook 30 minutes, or until beets are very tender. Allow beets to cool about 5 minutes before serving. You don't even need to peel to enjoy!

Yummy or not :Boiled Custard recipe.

Ingredients
5 eggs, beaten
2 cups white sugar
2 quarts milk
1 pinch salt

Directions
Cream together the eggs and sugar. Fill the lower pan of a double boiler 1/3 full of water, and bring to a low boil.
In the top of the double boiler add the creamed mixture, milk and salt; stir until mixture thickens and coats a spoon. Serve warm or chilled.

Yummy or not :Beets and Greens recipe.

Ingredients
1 bunch beets - trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached, greens washed and reserved
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
sea salt (optional)
fresh-ground black pepper

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Rub the beets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place onto prepared baking sheet. Place in preheated oven, and bake until the beets can be easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 60 minutes depending on size. When done, allow to cool on the baking sheet until cool enough to handle, then remove and discard the skin, and cut the beets into wedges or slices.
Meanwhile, cut the beet greens in to 1/4 inch wide ribbons. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until it begins to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Once the onions have begun to caramelize, stir in the beet greens and cook until they wilt. Add the beet slices and continue cooking until heated through. Season with sea salt and pepper before serving.

Yummy or not :Broiled Sausage Sandwiches recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds bulk Italian or pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce
1 cup salsa
1 dash cayenne pepper
12 hamburger buns, split
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions
In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pizza sauce, salsa and cayenne if desired; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Place buns, cut side up, on baking sheets. Broil 4 in. from the heat until lightly toasted.
Spread about 3 tablespoons sausage mixture over each bun half. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Yummy or not :After School Fruit Rolls recipe.

Ingredients
4 Mission� Soft Taco Size Flour Tortillas
2 Bananas, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Raisins
2 tablespoons Honey
1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 cup Peanut butter
1/4 cup Chopped Peanuts or other Nuts (optional)

Directions
Combine fruit, honey and cinnamon in a bowl. Spread each tortilla with 1 tablespoon peanut butter, leaving a 1-inch border. Spoon fruit filling down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with nuts, if desired. Fold in 2 sides of tortilla to meet in center, then roll up, bottom to top. Place seam-side down. Halve each tortilla on a sharp diagonal.

Yummy or not :Bayou Crostini recipe.

Ingredients
1 whole grain baguette
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 pound Brie cheese
24 oysters - shucked, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup butter, melted
salt and pepper to taste
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice the baguette into 24 rounds. Brush bread rounds lightly with olive oil. Place bread rounds on a baking sheet.
Toast the bread rounds in the preheated oven just until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, slice Brie cheese into 24 equal pieces. Remove toasted bread from oven; top each round with a slice of Brie cheese. Return the crostini to the oven to melt the cheese, about 5 minutes.
Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. In an ovenproof casserole, stir together the oysters, butter, any remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Broil in the preheated oven until the oysters begin to curl at the edges, about 5 minutes. Remove the oysters; place one oyster on top of each crostini. Top the crostini with red pepper strips; serve warm.

Yummy or not :Annie's Turkey Salad recipe.

Ingredients
6 cups cooked turkey meat
1 (16 ounce) jar sweet pickles, chopped
1 1/2 (10 ounce) jars mustard-mayonnaise blend
3/4 cup mayonnaise

Directions
Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the eggs, turkey, pickles, prepared sandwich and salad sauce and mayonnaise. Chill in the refrigerator approximately 3 hours before serving.

Yummy or not :Best Watermelon Slushie recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups watermelon chunks
1/2 cup cantaloupe chunks
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
4 sprigs mint, for garnish (optional)

Directions
Blend the ice, watermelon, cantaloupe, orange juice, and honey together in a blender until no chunks remain and the mixture is a thick slush. Garnish with the mint if desired.

Yummy or not :Brown Family's Favorite Pumpkin Pie recipe.

Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, chilled
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks. Stir in 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold into pumpkin mixture. Pour filling into pie shell.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. While the pie is baking, prepare the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Blend in the cold butter with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture is crumbly. Mix in the chopped nuts. Sprinkle the topping over the pie.
Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake an additional 40 minutes, or until set.

Yummy or not :Blueberry Upside-Down Banana Nut Bread recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup cold water
1 egg white
2 large bananas, mashed
1 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons flax seeds
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 pint fresh blueberries
1/4 cup white sugar

Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Whisk together the canola oil, water, eggs, and egg white. Stir in the banana, then add 1 cup of sugar. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and flax seeds in a separate bowl. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture. Fold in the pecans. Combine blueberries and 1/4 cup of sugar in a small bowl, then pour into the prepared pan. Carefully pour batter over the berries.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack. When the cake is completely cool, run a paring knife between the cake and the edge of the pan. Hold the cake pan on its side and gently tap the sides of the pan against the counter to loosen it. Cover the cake pan with a plate or cooling rack, and invert it to tip the cake out of the pan and onto the plate.

Yummy or not :Avocado Dessert recipe.

Ingredients
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Mash avocado with an electric mixer, or use a food processor. Blend in the milk, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Chill for about 20 minutes before serving.

Yummy or not :Almond Orange Streusel Coffee Cake recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup orange juice
5 teaspoons orange juice
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch tube pan.
In a medium bowl, mix brown sugar, almonds, and flour. Stir in butter and 1 teaspoon orange zest, and set aside.
In a separate medium bowl, thoroughly beat together butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Mix in eggs one at a time. Beat in remaining teaspoon orange zest and vanilla extract.
In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda. With an electric mixer set to Low, alternately mix in egg mixture and 2/3 cups orange juice to make a batter. Spoon 1/2 the batter into the prepared 9 inch tube pan. Top with 1/2 the brown sugar mixture. Cover with remaining batter, and top with remaining brown sugar mixture.
Bake 25 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool.
Mix 5 teaspoons orange juice and confectioner's sugar in a small bowl, and use to glaze the cooled cake.

Yummy or not :Alpine Macaroni recipe.

Ingredients
3 potatoes, scrubbed
1 (12 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, peeled and sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
3/4 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and cook until tender enough to pierce with a fork. Drain and cool slightly, then remove the peels, and slice into 1/4 inch thick slices.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until barely tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion starts to turn translucent. Stir in the garlic, and cook for a few more minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Layer the macaroni, onions and potatoes into the prepared baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the shredded Gruyere cheese over the top, and drizzle cream evenly over the entire dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Yummy or not :Broccoli with Almonds recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into spears
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons stick margarine
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt

Directions
In a large saucepan, bring broccoli, water and bouillon to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain and place in a serving dish; keep warm. In a skillet, saute almonds in margarine until browned. Add onion and salt; saute until onion is tender. Pour over broccoli; toss to coat.

Yummy or not :Biscochitos II recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup shortening
1 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon anise extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup wine
3 teaspoons baking powder

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix together shortening, margarine and sugar with a mixture until well blended. Mix in the rest of the ingredients until smooth.
Roll out on a floured board to 1/2 or 1/4 inch thickness.
Cut into desired shapes and place on baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 10 - 12 minutes. Garnish as desired or leave plain.

Yummy or not :Asian Chicken and Rice recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup
1 1/2 cups water
1 (1.25 ounce) package teriyaki seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) package frozen stir-fry vegetables
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice

Directions
Heat oil in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned. Remove chicken.
Add soup, water, seasoning mix and vegetables. Heat to a boil. Stir in rice. Top with chicken. Cover and cook over low heat 5 min. or until done.

Yummy or not :BREAKSTONE'S Sour Cream Scalloped Potatoes recipe.

Ingredients
4 1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 (16 ounce) container BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat Sour Cream
3/4 pound VELVEETA 2% Milk Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
8 ounces OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook potatoes in boiling water in large covered saucepan 10 to 12 minutes or just until potatoes are tender; drain. Remove 3/4 of the potatoes; place in large bowl. Add sour cream; mash until smooth. Stir in VELVEETA, ham and onions. Add remaining potato slices; stir gently.
Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with Parmesan.
Bake 30 minutes or until heated through.

Yummy or not :Awesome Egg Salad with a Kick recipe.

Ingredients
12 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1/4 cup real bacon bits
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
In a medium bowl, stir together the eggs, mayonnaise, sour cream, paprika, mustard, horseradish, red onion and bacon bits. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.

Yummy or not :Busy Day Chicken Rice Casserole recipe.

Ingredients
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 cup water
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1 pinch garlic powder
ground black pepper to taste
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a large bowl combine the mushroom soup, celery soup, water, rice, mushrooms, garlic powder and black pepper. Mix all together. Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread on bottom.
Lay chicken pieces over soup mixture and sprinkle dry onion soup mix over all. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.

Yummy or not :Best Wild Rice Salad recipe.

Ingredients
2/3 cup uncooked wild rice
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained
4 tablespoons walnut oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed and dried

Directions
In a medium saucepan, cover wild rice with three inches (7.5 cm) of salted water. Bring to a boil and boil, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until tender. Drain the excess water, turn heat to lowest setting, cover rice and let steam for 15-20 minutes, or until the grains split open. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken lightly in the butter and oil, cooking gently and thoroughly. Do not overcook the chicken. Cool and shred the chicken into bite-size pieces.
In a medium bowl, mix together the rice, chicken and water chestnuts. Set aside.
For the dressing, whisk together the walnut oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over the wild rice mixture and combine. To serve, place 2-3 romaine leaves on each plate and spoon the wild rice mixture onto the leaves.

Yummy or not :Amy's Mexican Soup recipe.

Ingredients
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
cayenne pepper to taste
chili powder to taste
Cheddar cheese, shredded
sour cream, for topping

Directions
Preheat the oven broiler.
Arrange chicken breasts in a large pan, and broil 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove chicken, allow to cool, then shred.
In a food processor or blender, puree the drained whole tomatoes and diced tomatoes.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until onion is soft and translucent. Stir in chicken broth and pureed tomatoes. Add shredded chicken, kidney beans, and black beans. Season with cayenne pepper and chili powder. Bring to a boil; then cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar, and simmer 2 hours. Ladle into bowls, and top with cheese and dollops of sour cream.

Yummy or not :Antelope Goulash recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound ground antelope meat
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 red potatoes, cubed
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 tomato, chopped
3 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 cup water
1 cup elbow macaroni
salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste

Directions
Stir the antelope, bell pepper, onion, and chives together in a large pot over medium heat until the vegetables are very tender and the antelope has browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the corn, red potatoes, celery, tomato, beef broth, water, and macaroni. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes more. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before serving.

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 :Berry Cheesecake Muffins recipe.

Ingredients
1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup milk
CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup fresh raspberries
3/4 cup fresh blueberries
STREUSEL TOPPING:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cold butter

Directions
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; beat well. Combine the flour, baking powder and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups one-third full.
For filling, in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and egg until smooth. Fold in the berries. Drop a rounded tablespoonful into the center of each muffin. For topping, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. (Muffin cups will be full.)
Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Yummy or not :Bar Stool Pretzels recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 dash hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
20 ounces sourdough pretzels

Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion soup mix and hot pepper sauce. Coat pretzels in the mixture by dipping or brushing and place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool, then serve or store in an airtight container.

Yummy or not :Banh Mi Burgers recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped cucumber, seeded if large
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese rice wine)
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 pounds ground pork
2 tablespoons tamari sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon mirin (Japanese rice wine)
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
6 sesame seed hamburger buns
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint (optional)

Directions
In a bowl, mix together the cucumber, green onion, carrot, rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of mirin, and sugar until the mixture is well blended. Refrigerate 3 hours to overnight.
Place the pork in a mixing bowl, and lightly combine with tamari sauce, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of mirin, ginger, chili garlic sauce, and fish sauce. Divide the meat into 6 equal parts, and form each part into a patty. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Grill the burgers until the meat is no longer pink inside and the outside is crisp and brown, about 5 minutes per side. To assemble, place a burger on a sesame seed bun, and pile about 1/4 cup of the pickle mixture onto the burger. Sprinkle with a bit of fresh basil and mint, if desired.

Yummy or not :Best Ever Pie Crust recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup water

Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half, and shape into balls. Wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Roll out dough on a floured counter. Don't over work it. Use as directed in pie recipe.

Yummy or not :Apple Mashed Potatoes recipe.

Ingredients
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium tart apples, peeled and quartered
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 dash ground nutmeg

Directions
Place the potatoes, apples and salt in a large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 12 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until tender.
Drain the potatoes and apples. Add the butter, vinegar and sugar; mash until smooth. Top with bacon, onion and nutmeg.

Yummy or not :Angela's Easy Breaded Chicken recipe.

Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Dredge chicken breasts in salad dressing, then coat completely with bread crumbs. Place coated chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Yummy or not :Beef and Broccoli recipe.

Ingredients
1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak or beef top round steak
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Tomato Soup (Regular or 25% Less Sodium)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 cups fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets
4 cups hot cooked rice

Directions
Slice beef into very thin strips.
Heat oil in skillet. Add beef and stir-fry until browned and juices evaporate.
Add soup, soy, vinegar, garlic powder and pepper. Heat to a boil. Add broccoli and cook until tender-crisp. Serve over rice.

Yummy or not :Artichoke Bites I recipe.

Ingredients
2 (6.5 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley

Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
Drain marinade from 1 jar of artichokes into a medium sized skillet. Drain second jar and discard marinade. Heat the marinade in the medium sized skillet. Add the onions and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes.
In a medium sized bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Slowly mix in the shredded cheddar cheese, parsley and artichoke. Blend the marinade with the sauteed onions and garlic into the mix.
Grease a 9 inch square baking pan and pour in the contents of the bowl.
Bake for approximately 30 minutes and allow to cool briefly. Cut into one inch squares and serve.

Yummy or not :Beef/Mushroom Pockets recipe.

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package hot roll mix
1 pound ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom pieces, drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons water

Directions
Prepare roll mix according to package directions for pizza crust. While dough rises, brown meat in a skillet. Drain excess fat. Stir in the soup, mushrooms, onion and Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat.
Divide the dough into eight pieces. Form each piece into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into an 8-in. circle. Place circles on 2 lightly greased baking sheets. Divide meat mixture over eight circles. Top with cheese. Moisten edges of dough and fold in half. Press edges firmly together with a fork. Prick top of dough. Beat egg and water; brush over each pocket. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 20 minutes.

Yummy or not :Braised Pheasant recipe.

Ingredients
3 large pheasants, cleaned and rinsed
1/4 cup safflower oil
3 cups peeled and thinly sliced green apples
1 cup thinly sliced onions
1/2 cup apple jack
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
ground black pepper to taste

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large Dutch oven, over medium heat, brown the pheasants in the safflower oil on all sides. Tuck the sliced apples and onions in around the pheasants. Pour the apple jack over all and light it on fire. Shake pan until flames subside. Dust the tops of the pheasants with nutmeg.
Bake covered for about 1 hour, or until the juices run clear when a knife is inserted into the thigh. Remove the Pheasants, apples and onions to a platter and keep warm in the oven.
Transfer juices to a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the half-and-half and let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Season to taste with salt-free seasoning blend and ground black pepper. Pour over the pheasants and serve.

Yummy or not :Brazilian-Style Beef Ribs recipe.

Ingredients
1 (3 pound) rack of whole beef ribs (not short ribs)
2 tablespoons sea salt, or more if needed
3/4 cup water

Directions
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
Place the rack of beef ribs in front of you on a work surface with the shiny white membrane facing up. Slip the blade of a sharp knife under the membrane at one end, and slice the membrane off the meat in a single piece, if possible. Discard the chewy membrane. Rub the ribs thoroughly with sea salt, front and back. Place the ribs onto a cooking rack in a roasting pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until very tender, about 6 hours. Lightly baste the beef with water (use beef broth if you prefer) after the first 1 1/2 hours, being careful not to dislodge the salt. Baste again every 45 minutes to 1 hour; after 6 hours of total cooking time, remove from oven and allow to rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing up into servings.