Ingredients 2 sticks butter 1 c. nut meats 1 c. brown sugar 1 lg. Hershey bar Preparation Melt butter and sugar over low heat then bring to a boil for 12 minutes. Meanwhile put 1/2 cup nut meats and 1/2 of grated chocolate bar into a 9" pan. Pour syrup over all, put remainder of nut meats and chocolate on top. Cool and break into pieces. In a large heavy saucepan on medium-high heat, combine butter and brown sugar....
Ingredients 1 pkg. of real Italian manufactured Ladyfingers 1 Glass Trifle Dish 1 can of coconut milk or fresh, 12 ounces Tapioca pudding (box type)mixed from box with coconut milk to yield 2 cups pudding. Fresh or canned fruits of choice that will be layered in trifle. (I used pineapple crushed on bottom of trifle dish; 3 kiwis cut into thin round wheels for one layer; fresh homemade whole berry cranberry sauce–very low sugar; and mandarin orange slices)...
Ingredients 1/2 pound Broccoli , cut 1/2 pound Carrots , cut 1/2 pound Red or Green Peppers , cut 1 1/2 pounds angel hair pasta , cooked 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 1/2 cup chicken broth 4 tablespoons fresh basil 3 tablespoons sun dried tomatoes, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 2 1/2 ounces of parmesan cheese, grated 2 tablespoons lemon zest 1 cup olive oil Preparation Heat a large pot of water over medium heat until it boils....
Ingredients Key Lime Filling: 4 Egg Yolks- Separate 1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk 3 oz. Key Lime Juice Graham Cracker Crust: 1 1/4 cups crushed graham crackers 1/4 cup sugar 6 tbs. melted butter Preparation Graham Cracker Crust: Mix crumbs and sugar together. Add melted butter and mix together to get a “crust” consistency. Form with hands along pie pan (sides and bottom) Chill crust before filling! Key Lime Filling: Blend egg yolks and milk with wooden spoon....
Ingredients The crumble topping: 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoonground cinnamon 1 teaspoon kosher salt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces + more for greasing the baking dish The fruit filling: 4 pounds apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1 vanilla bean Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour...
Ingredients 1 lb. bag washed baby arugula (or mix with spinach) 1 large onion, sliced thin 1 teaspoon salt fresh ground pepper 1 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 12 oz. penne pasta 12 oz cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 6 oz. gorgonzola or goat cheese, crumbled 4 oz. toasted pinenuts or walnuts (optional) Preparation In a large serving bowl, add greens. Boil water for pasta....
Ingredients 1 tin chick peas 1 tin whole sweetcorn 1 tin lentils (any colour) 1 tin coconut milk (low fat) 1 medium onion chopped finely 1/2 tsp medium curry powder or paste 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger Ground pepper and salt Preparation Fry onions in heavy pan with a little oilve oil medium heat till opaque. Add curry stir couple seconds. Add chickpeas sweetcorn, lentils and coconut milk including all liquid in tins....
Ingredients 1 gallina (hen) approx 6 pounds, washed and cut in pieces (wings, 2 breasts, 2 legs, 2 thighs) Sprinked generously with: Adobo Mexican Oregano (ground Oregano) Juice of 2 limes Sprinkling of Worcestershire sauce Sofrito: 1-2 red onions Lots of sweet peppers (2-3 cups chopped, any color) 1.5 t Mexican oregano (ground oregano) 1-1.5 cups white wine (any will do) 1....
Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 can (10.5 oz) cut spears asparagus, well drained 1 jar (2.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, well drained 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie pan as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie....
Ingredients 3 cups oatmeal 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup white Crisco 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup milk Preparation Mix dry ingredients and shortening like biscuits. Add the milk last, roll out on floured board quite thin, cut into rounds. Bake at 350 for 11 - 12 minutes.
Ingredients 6-8 medium white or red skinned potatoes 3 TBSP. Italian dressing 2 cups sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup sliced black olives 4-6 scallions, sliced, including the green salt and pepper to taste Preparation Put potatoes in large pot, cover with cold salted water, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cook until just knife tender. Drain potatoes. While still warm, peel (if desired) and cut into 1/2 inch cubes, or just slice....
Ingredients 2&1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 cup finely chopped walnuts (I usually substitute pecans) 3 tablespoons white corn syrup (Karo) 1/4 cup bourbon Bowl of sifted confectioner’s sugar Preparation Mix wafer crumbs, cocoa, sugar, and nuts. Add corn syrup and bourbon. Blend well. Roll into one inch balls. Roll each in sifted sugar until covered.
Ingredients 1/2 lb of slab double smoked bacon,diced see intro 1 cup of arborio rice 2 tbsp vegetable oil 5 cups of chicken stock 1 cup of sliced wild mushrooms, (I like to use a combo of shitake and oyster) 1/2 cup of frozen pean 4 tablespoons of butter 3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano reggiano cheese Preparation In a large pan, cook bacon. When bacon is crisp, drain the bacon on paper towels while reserving the fat in the pan....
Ingredients 1 package (12 oz) frozen whole kernel sweet corn 1 can (14.75 oz) cream-style corn 1 cup sour cream 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 pouch (6.5 oz) cornbread & muffin mix 8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix frozen sweet corn, cream-style corn, sour cream and melted butter....
Ingredients 2 to 2 1/2 pounds frozen whole or cut Green Beans 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, save the grease 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 tsp sugar 2 tsp salt Sprinkle of Pepper Preparation Place frozen beans in 13x9 pan/dish. Sprinkle with onions, sugar, salt and pepper. Drizzle bacon grease over all. Cover tightly and bake at 375 degrees for 45 min. to 1 hour. Stir and sprinkle crumbled bacon on top....
Ingredients 1/2 lbs fresh mushrooms, sliced 6 tablespoons butter 8 chicken breast halves - boned and skinless 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 2 eggs - beaten 1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs 1/2 lbs Swiss or Montery Jack Cheese - sliced 1/2 cup sherry Preparation Saute mushrooms in 2T butter - set aside Coat chicken in Parmesan cheese, then dip in eggs, then dip in bread crumbs brown chicken in butter, then place in baking pan cover with sliced cheese and sauteed mushrooms Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes Add sherry and bake for an additional 15 minutes
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups dark chocolate baking chips (from 20-oz package) 1 package (16 oz) vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), chopped 24 red and white hard peppermint candies, crushed (about 2/3 cup crushed) Preparation Line cookie sheet with waxed paper, foil or cooking parchment paper. Place 2 1/4 cups of the dark chocolate chips in 2-quart microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until almost melted....
Ingredients Apricot-Blueberry Topping: 1 can (15 1/4 ounces) apricot halves in syrup 1 can (15 ounces) wild blueberries in light syrup 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water French Toast: 3 large or extra-large eggs 1/2 cup fat-free milk (may substitute canned, fat-free evaporated milk) 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Non-stick cooking spray 4 slices whole-wheat bread...
Ingredients 1 - 3 oz pkg cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 jar (6-1/2 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped 1/4 cup parmesean cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 20 to 25 large fresh mushrooms, stems removed 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 teaspoons olive oil Preparation in mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and mayo till smooth. beat in artichokes, parm cheese and onions lightly spray tops of mushrooms with non-stick cooking spray spoon mixture into mushroom caps....
Ingredients 12 oz organic arugula/spinach stemmed (about 10 to 12 loosely packed cups 1 1/2 cups caramelized walnuts crushed 1 cup red onion diced 1 1/2 cups cooked crisp crumbled low sodium bacon 1 1/2 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 1 1/2 cups fresh sliced strawberries 4 Tbsp yogurt blue cheese dressing Optional: 2 cups shredded chicken breast Preparation Cook 8 to 10 slices of bacon in a skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp....
