Recipe                        Category / Subcategory

Ritz Cracker Pie                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Beat egg whites until stiff. Add sugar with baking powder gradually to egg whites. Add Vanilla. Fold in chopped pecans and crushed ritz crackers. Mix well and pour into 9 inch well greased pie pla...
Ingredients: 3 egg whites, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 t. baking powder, 1/2 t. vanilla...

South of the Boarder CousCous                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Vegetarian         
Combine 1-1/2 cups water, cumin and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add couscous stir, and return to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 5-10 minutes, or until liquid is abso...
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous, 1 - 15-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained...

Taco Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Mix the olive oil, garlic powder, cumin and oregano ; add the diced precooked chicken and coat evenly. Boil the corn for 20 minutes; cool completely before handling. Once cooled rub with olive oi...
Ingredients: 2 1/2 Tbs. olive oil, kosher salt, 1 Tbsp each garlic powder, ground cumin and dried oregano, 8 cups Romaine lettuce coarsely chopped...

Sugar Cookies                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream together- egg, sugar and butter....
Ingredients: 1 egg, 1 stick butter, 1/2 t. baking soda, 2 1/2 c. flour...

Best Two Egg Cake                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix shortening, sugar and eggs until creamy....
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening, 1/2 c. sugar, 1 t. vanilla, 2 1/4 c. flour...

Swiss Steak                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Season meat with salt, pepper and garlic salt. Dip beef in flour, egg, and then flour again. Fry quickly to brown crust....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 lbs round steak, flour, 1 egg, salt, pepper (to taste)...

Crock Pot Tortilla Soup                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Boil chicken and shred. Steam squash in microwave for 3 minutes....
Ingredients: 1 lb shredded cooked chicken, 1 can whole tomatoes, mashed, 1 10 oz can enchilada sauce, 1 4 oz can chopped green chiles...

Spicy Honey Lime Chicken Marinade                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In blender combine- pineapple juice, 1/2 of sliced pineapple, jalapeno, garlic, limeade, cilantro salt and pepper. Puree. Reserve 1/2 cup marinade. Pour remainder of marinade over chicken and ...
Ingredients: 1 20 oz can pineapple slices (reserve 1/2 slices for grill), 1 jalapeno, deseeded and sliced, 2 garlic cloves, 1/2 cup lime juice (or 2 TB frozen limeade)...

Pizza Dip                             Appetizers / None         
Mix cream cheese, sour cream and spices together with an electric mixer until blended....
Ingredients: 8 oz. Cream Cheese, 4 oz Sour Cream, 1 tsp. Garlic Powder, 1 tsp. Oregano...

Chocolate Banana Ganache with Fruit                             Desserts - Breads / Vegetarian         
Preheat oven to 350F. Bake whole, unpeeled bananas for 15 minutes, or until black and soft. Cut tips off bananas and squeeze flesh into the bowl of a food processor....
Ingredients: 3 medium bananas, 3/4 cup reduced fat unsweetened coconut milk, 3/4 cup vegan semisweet chocolate chips, 1/3 cup maple syrup...

Potato Leek Soup                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Chop white and light green parts of onions and leeks Saute in 4 TBS butter 20 minutes until wilted, but not brown....
Ingredients: 1 bunch leeks, dark green tops removed, 1 1/2 lb. potatoes, 6 cups low sodium chicken broth, 1 small bunch green onions, dark green tops removed...

Fried Chicken                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In shallow dish mix together garlic powder, pepper, salt, paprika, bread crumbs, and flour...
Ingredients: 2 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika...

Mint Choc Chip Ice cream                             Desserts - Breads / None         
In large bowl combine milk, cream, sugar, salt, vanilla, and peppermint. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Add food coloring...
Ingredients: 2 cups 2% milk, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp salt...

Vanilla Ice Cream                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine all ingredients until sugar dissolves...
Ingredients: 2 cups 2% milk, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 tsp salt...

Captain Rodney's Cheese Bake                             Appetizers / None         
Mix mayo, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and onions and place in a greased casserole pan....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened, 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, 2 chopped green onions...

Bailey's Irish Cream                             Beverages / None         
Blend all ingredients in blender and refrigerate...
Ingredients: 8 oz coffee cream - Vanilla, 1 can Eagle brand sweet condensed milik, 3 eggs, 1 tbsp hersheys syrup...

Snrise Breakfast Casserole                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Place sausage on a 15 in X 10 in X 1 in baking pan. Bake at 375 for 15-20 mins or until sausage is no longer pink, turning once; drain and slice into 1/4 in coins....
Ingredients: 2 12 oz pkgs sausage links, 9 eggs, 3 cups milk, 1-1/2 tsp ground mustard...

Apple Pancakes                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
In a blender or food processor, pulse the flours, cornmeal, baking powder, gignger, baking soda, yogurt, egg sub, honey and oil until just combined....
Ingredients: 2/3 cup whole wheat flour, 2/3 cup unbleached flour, 1/3 cup cornmeal, 1 tbsp baking powder...

Atomic Smoothie                             Beverages / None         
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Ingredients: 1 cup fat free milk, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt, 1 tbsp PB...

Fried rice                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cook veggies in skillet til cooked through. Put to side on low heat...
Ingredients: 2 cups rice, Soy Sauce, Garlic, 1/2 cup onion...

Crunch Slaw                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
prepare dressing the night before or a few hours before preparing salad....
Ingredients: 1 cup oil of choice, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup white vinegar, 2 pkgs seasoning ramen noodle (beef flavor)...

Hot 6 layer dip                             Appetizers / None         
Cook turkey meat with taco seasoning...
Ingredients: Refried beans, Sour cream, ground turkey, taco seasoning...

7 layer dip                             Appetizers / None         
Mix sour cream with 1/2 pack taco seasoning...
Ingredients: 8 oz sour cream, 1 cup cheese, green onions, black olives...

Greebean Casserole                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Add all ing except beans and cheese to large saucepan. Cook through then add drained beans....
Ingredients: 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 can cream of chicken, 4 cans green beans, Garlic powder...

Buffalo Chicken dip                             Appetizers / None         
Heat oven to 350; mix cream cheese, salad dressing, hot sauce, 1/2 cheese and chicken....
Ingredients: 1 (8 oz) softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup ranch dressing, 1/2 cup hot sauce, 2 cup shredded cheese divided...

Buffalo Chicken Dip Extreme                             Appetizers / None         
Cut chicken into strips and brown in a skillet in olive oil. Once fully cooked, cut into very small pieces (smaller than bitesize but not chopped with a chopper)Spread these pieces in the bottom of a...
Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 pounds chicken breast, olive oil, 2 8 oz containers of sour cream, Buffalo sauce (Texas Pete's)...

Meatless Meat loaf                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, vegetable oil, soup mix, walnuts, cereal and onion...
Ingredients: 16 ounces organic cottage cheese, 4 organic eggs, slightly beaten, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 packet Simply Organic French Onion Dip ( soup mix)...

Turkey brine                             Sauces / None         
Soak turkey for 24-48 hours...
Ingredients: 2 galons H2O, 1 1/2 cups canning salt, 3 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp black pepper...

Vegan Organic cheese                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
mash the tofu with the remaining ingredients until it has the texture of cottage cheese. Place in the refrigerator and chill at least 5 hours for the flavors to develop. makes 2 cups of cheese...
Ingredients: 14 oz. block of organic, firm tofu, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, pinch of salt or amino acids, a few drops of vanilla...

Chicken Alfredo                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
bring lg pot to boil, add pasta and 1 tbsp salt; return to boil and cook pasta until al dente....
Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine, 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp olive oil...

Egg substitute                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
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Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy yogurt = 1 egg, , , ...

Stuffed Shells with Arrabbiata Sauce                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
lightly oil 12 X 9 X 2 in baking dish and set aside. Lightly oil baking sheet and set aside....
Ingredients: 12 oz jumbo pasta shells, 2 tbsp olive oil olus extra for greasing baking sheet, 6 oz diced pancetta, 2 tsp dried crushed red pepper flakes...

Spaghetti Sauce                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
heat evoo and garlic over med low heat until garlic browns. Add tomatoes and chicken stock, decrease heat to low and simmer at least 25-30 mins (sauce will begin to thicken)....
Ingredients: 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, 1-2 tsp minced garlic...

Aussie Chicken                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Rub the chicken breast with seasoning salt, cover. Refrigerate for 30 minutes....
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded, 2 tsp salt, 6 slices bacon (cut in half), 1/2 cup prepared mustard...

Nonnys spaghetti sauce                             Sauces / None         
In a lg skillet combine crushed tomatoes, paste, sauce, garlic, sugar, vinegar, oregano and red pepper flakes. Stir all together and simmer over low for at least 30 mins. Stir freq...
Ingredients: 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes, 2 8 oz cans tomato sauce, 1 16 oz can tomato paste, 3 cloves minced garlic...

Buffalo Chicken Salad                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat broiler. In a med bowl combine 2 tbsp of oil and 1 tbsp hot pepper sauce Add chicken and toss ATransfer the chicken to a broiler pan and sprinkle on both sides with paprika and 1/2 tsp salt...
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 4 tsp cayenne pepper sauce, 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast, 1 1/2 tsp paprika...

Overnight baked shredded pot roast                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Sprinkle with soy sauce. Wrap pot roast in foil. Put in pan in oven for approx 10 hours (while you are sleeping). Remove foil and shred beef. Great for Barbcue sandwi...
Ingredients: Pot Roast, Soy Sauce, Aluminum Foil, ...

Blue Cheese Burgers w/ Basil and Spicy Mayo                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Begin by caramelizing the red onion with butter and brown sugar-cook low and slow for 20 to 30 minutes. Mix together meat and seasonings. Grill burgers to desired doneness....
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs. ground beef (season w montreal steak and hot sauce), 1 sliced red onion, 1 tablesoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon butter...

Banana Muffins with Choc. Chips                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Mix wet ingredients with sugar. Mash bananas into wet mixture until well blended. Add vanilla. Add wet ingredients to sifted dry ingredients. Mix together. Add chocolate chips. Sprinkle 1-3 more choc...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut butter (all natural), 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 3 bananas...

Chili Pork Tenderloin w/Grilled Pineapple                             Entrees - Maindishes / Grilling         
For the Chutney. Peel pineapple and cut in half. Set aside one half and dice the other for chutney. Mix all ingredients for chutney, reserve. Lightly coat the tenderloin with olive oil, then seaso...
Ingredients: 1 lb Pork Tenderloin, 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, salt/pepper to taste, 1/2 tsp chili powder...

Deb's Grilled Sausage Basil Pizza                             Entrees - Maindishes / Grilling         
Roll out pizza crust according to directions or use an already-made pizza crust....
Ingredients: 2 ready made pizza doughs or ready made crusts such as whole wheat Boboli, 6 oz low-fat, precooked smoked turkey sausage, casing removed, cut in bite-size pieces, 1/2 cup pizza sauce, 4 oz oyster mushrooms, sliced thin. (white mushrooms make a fine sub)...

Mars Bar Squares                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Melt bars & butter until smooth. Remove from heat, stir in rice krispes. Press into greased pan. ...
Ingredients: 4 mars bars, 1/2 c. butter, 2 c. rice krispes, 1 c. milk chocolate chips...

Macaroons                             Desserts - Breads / Holiday Dish         
Bring first 3 ingredients to boil. In bowl mix other 4 ingredients together. Combine both mixtures together. Drop on lined cookie sheet and set in fridge until firm....
Ingredients: 1/2 c butter, 1/2 c. milk, 2 c. sugar, 6 Tbsp. cocoa...

Blondies with chocolate chips & walnuts                             Desserts - Breads / None         
oven 350. Brush melted butter in square pan, line with parchment paper....
Ingredients: 8 Tbsp. butter, melted, 1/2 c. brown sugar, 1/3 c. sugar, 1 lg. egg...

Maple Pumpkin Creme Burlee                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine first 8 ingredients until smooth. Divide into 8 ramekins. Place in shallow pan with boiling water half way up ramekins. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Center will be giggly. Remove from water. Le...
Ingredients: 8 egg yolks, 2 c. whipping cream, 1 c. pumpkin puree, 1/2 c. maple syrup...

Fudge Puddles & Filling                             Desserts - Breads / Holiday Dish         
Mix & chill for an hour. Make into balls. Bake in small muffin tins for 12 minutes @ 325. Press to indent center while warm. cool in pan....
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter, 1/2 c. peanut butter, 1/2 c. sugar, 1/2 c. brown sugar...

Jam jams                             Desserts - Breads / Holiday Dish         
Flour surface to roll dough. Mix everything just until combined,then roll out into log shape on floured surface. Chill for half hour then roll out flat. Cut with cookie cutter and place on cookie s...
Ingredients: 1 c. shortening, 1 c. brown sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 c. molasses...

Chocolate chip cookies                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix together and drop on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes....
Ingredients: 1 c. brown sugar, 1/2 c. butter, 1 egg, 1 tsp. vanilla...

Peanut Butter Squares                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Melt butter and peanut butter. Stir and remove from heat. Add icing sugar and graham crumbs and stir. Spread and pat in pan. Melt chips and butter. Spread over peanut butter layer. Chill for hour....
Ingredients: 1/2 c. hard butter , 3/4 c. peanut butter, 2 c. icing sugar, 1/4 c. graham crumbs...

Rocky Road Squares                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine butter and crumbs. Press into pan. Layer coconut, chips, marshmallows. Drizzle milk over top. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Drizzle chocolate over top....
Ingredients: 3/4 c. butter, melted, 3 c. graham crumbs, 1 1/2 c. coconut, 1 1/2 c. nuts...

No Bake Cookies                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix sugar, butter and milk in pan. Bring to boil, stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in cocoa, oats and vanilla. Mix well. Drop onto waxed paper. Add peanut butter with oats if prefered...
Ingredients: 1 1/3 c. sugar, 1/3 c. butter, 1/3 c. milk, 2 Tbsp. cocoa...

Peanut butter cookies                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream butter and peanut butter together add sugars, vanilla and eggs. Add dry ingredients. Mix well. Bake at 350 for 12 minutes....
Ingredients: 1 c. peanut butter, 1 c. butter, 1 c. sugar, 1 c. brown sugar...

Hay Stacks                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Mix all together and heat through in pan.Sprinkle with crushed doritos....
Ingredients: 2 tomatoes, cubed, 1 cucumber, cubed, 1/2 L. sour cream, 1/2 bottle salsa...

Rhubarb Crumble Cake                             Desserts - Breads / None         
In bowl toss rhubarb with 2 Tbsp. sugar. Set aside. Beat eggs, add vanilla, flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Stir, mixing in sour cream. Spread into 9inch pan. Sprinkle with sugar, layer of rhuba...
Ingredients: 3 c. rhubarb, 2/3 c. sugar, 1/3 c. butter, softened, 2 eggs...

Mashed Sweet Potatoes                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cook potatoes. Drain, add back to pot. Heat over medium heat; add milk and salt and pepper. Mash potatoes....
Ingredients: 2-3 lbs. sweet potatoes, 1 c. buttermilk, salt and pepper, ...

Green Bean Casserole                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Combine everything together, using half of can of onions. Spread into casserole dish. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with rest of onions. heat for 5 minutes more....
Ingredients: bag frozen green beans, 1/2 c. milk, 1 can cream mushroom soup, 1 can frenchys fried onions...

Nutty Broken Spaghetti sotto                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
oven 350. Toast walnuts in oven for 10 minutes. In pot, melt butter with oil, add onions then mushrooms and garlic, brown. Add pasta and toast until golden brown. season with salt and pepper. Add war...
Ingredients: 1/2 c. walnuts, 2 Tbsp. butter, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 onion...

Wine Braised Chicken                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In lg pot, cook bacon. remove. Add seasoned chicken and brown, then remove. Cook onions, carrots and garlic in pot. Cook until soft, add tomato paste, wine, stock and herbs. Bring to boil, cover, redu...
Ingredients: 3 thyme sprigs, 5 parsley sprigs, 1 bay leaf, 3 slices bacon...

Slow Cooker Savory Pot Roast                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Stir soup, onion soup mix, potatoes and carrots in 4 1/2 qt slow cooker. Add beef and turn to coat....
Ingredients: 1 can Condensed Cream of Mushroom soup, 1 pouch dry onion soup mix, 6 small red potatoes, halved, 6 medium carrost, cut into 2 inch pieces...

Turkey Marsala with Sauteed Spinach                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat oil in a 12 inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Cook onion with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 mins. Add spinach and cook, stirri...
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 5 oz baby spinach (8 cups), 4 (3 oz) turkey cutlets...

Texas Style Chili                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and saute 4 mins or until browned. Add onion and saute 5 mins. Stir in carrots and cumin; cook 1 min....
Ingredients: 2 tsp oil, 1 lb chuck stew meat, cut into 1/2 in chunks, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 medium carrots, shredded...

Italian Steak Pinwheels                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Soak 4 wooden skewers in water. Preheat a grill to medium. Lay the steak flat on a work surface and season with salt & pepper. Split the roasted peppers and lay flat on the meat, leaving a 1 inch boar...
Ingredients: One 1 1/2 lb flank steak, Salt & pepper, 3 jarred roasted red bell peppers, 20 fresh basil leaves...

Skirt Steaks with Deconstructed Guacamole                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In a large saucepan, bring the chicken broth and 1 tbsp olive oil to a boil. Stir in the rice and simmer over low heat for 15 mins. Stir in the black beans and scallions and cook for 6 mins more....
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 cup white rice, One 15 oz can black beans, rinsed...

Spicy Beef Pitzas                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt and two-thirds of the garlic; season with salt & pepper....
Ingredients: 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt, 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped, Salt & Pepper, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil...

Skillet Shrimp & Sausage                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Divide the shrimp into 3 portions- Place 1 portion in a large bowl of lukewarm water to thaw. Place 1 each of the remaining portions in 2 resealable 1 gallon freezer bags; label and freeze....
Ingredients: Two 2 lb bags frozen, raw shrimp, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp butter, 4 cups long grain white rice...

Couscous w/fresh Cilantro and Lemon Juice                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and turmeric; stir 1 min. Add 1 2/3 cups water, lemon peel, and 1/2 tsp coarse salt; bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat. Stir in cousco...
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 2/3 cup water...

Cioppino Style Roasted Crab                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat oil in large deep ovenproof skillet or large metal roasting pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until soft, about 5 mins. Add wine; increase heat to hig...
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 6 large garlic cloves, finely sliced, 1 cup dry white wine...

Summer Savory Dinner                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook meat and onion under water, season with salt and pepper and summer savory. Add potatoes and carrots and enough water to cover everything. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add dumplings and simmer until coo...
Ingredients: 1 lb stew meat, 4 medium potatoes, peeled, 1 lg onion, sliced, 3 carrots, chunked...

Dumplings                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix together. Drop onto top of stews. Cover and cook until done. 5 minutes or so....
Ingredients: 1 1/3 c. flour, 3 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 1/2 Tbsp. oil or shortening...

Craig's Turkey Dressing                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Holiday Dish         
In bowl mix bread and potatoes. Add remaining ingredients, mix well. Flatten into baking dish. Dot with squares of butter. bake @ 350 for 30-45 minutes....
Ingredients: 6 potatoes, cooked, mashed, 6-7 slices bread, pieces, 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 c. onion...

Scalloped Gold & Sweet Potatoes                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Layer half of onion on greased pan, then potatoes, then with seasonings. Repeat layers. ...
Ingredients: 1 onion, sliced, 4 potatoes, peeled & sliced thin, 2 sweet potatoes, peeled & sliced thin, 1/2 tsp. Italian herb seasoning...

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies                             Desserts - Breads / Gluten-Free         
Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F. Mix Egg,peanut butter,and 1 cup sugar in a large mixing bowl. ...
Ingredients: 1 Cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 cup peanut butter, optional 1/2 cup extra sugar...

Red and Green Saute                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cut beans in half. Blanch, then shock in cold water. Toast almonds. Remove, add oil to pan. Saute onion, adding peppers, beans, S & P. Cook until heated through. Stir in almonds. Sprinkle with cheese...
Ingredients: 1 lb. green beans, 1 red pepper, sliced, 1/4 c. slivered almonds, 3 Tbsp. oil...

Chicken Divan                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Pre cook chicken. make sauce. Layer broccoli and chicken in baking dish then pour sauce over everything. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake @ 350 or until bubbly....
Ingredients: fresh broccoli, 2 chicken breast, cubed, 1 c. mayo, 1 can cream mushroom...

Snuggle Chicken & Rice                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Lightly brown chicken. In baking dish mix rice, onions, peas, carrots, garlic, spices, S & P. Add stock, stir. Add chicken, cover with foil. Bake @ 350 for 40 minutes. Remove foil, bake another 10 min...
Ingredients: 2 lbs. boneless chicken, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 1/2 c. uncooked rice, 1 onion...

Pork Chops with Peppers and Potatoes                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook pork chops, set aside. Add potatoes, onions and oregano to pan. Add chops, stock, peppers, S & P. Heat to boil. Reduce heat, simmer covered about 10 minutes....
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. oil, pork chops, 2 sweet potatoes, peeled & sliced thin, 1 onion...

Aspargus Mushroom Stirfry                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
In pan, heat oil. Add veggies, S & P. Add chicken stock. cook until absorbed....
Ingredients: 1 lb. aspargus, inch pieces, 2 Tbsp. oil, 1 onion, sliced, 1 1/2 c. shiitake mushrooms...

Italian Mac n Cheese                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook pasta. Cook sausage; mash while cooking. Add oil, butter, garlic and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Preheat broiler....
Ingredients: Box Penne noodles, 1 lb. ltalian sausage (bulk), 2 Tbsp. oil, 1 Tbsp. butter...

Chicken Caesar Pasta                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook chicken in skillet. Add soup, water and dressing. Toss with cooked pasta and tomato. Sprinkle with cheese....
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 lb. boneless chicken, cubed, 1 can cream mushroom soup, 1/2 c. water...

Lasagna                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Brown beef, add everything except cheese and noodles. Layer baking dish with noodles, sauce and cheese and repeat layers. Bake @ 350 for 40 minutes. Cover for first half hour....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. hamburger, 1 can mushrooms, 1 green pepper, 1 onion...

Norah's Meatballs                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Mix first 5 ingredients. Make into balls. Cook in oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Heat chili sauce and jelly together. Add cooked meatballs to sauce. Serve over rice....
Ingredients: hamburger, 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper...

Curry Rice                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
In pan; saute oil, onions, garlic, S & P and basil. Add curry powder and rice. Toss to coat rice then add chicken stock. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is abso...
Ingredients: 1 small onion, 2 garlic, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 tsp, basil...

Cheesy Potato Bake                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Slice potatoes, layer in baking dish. Melt butter, onions, S & P and thyme together. Drizzle over potatoes. Cover and bake @ 425 for 45 minutes. Add cheese, bake uncovered until melted....
Ingredients: 4 lg. potatoes, sliced, 1/4 c. butter, 1 Tbsp. onion, grated, S & P...

Hashbrown Casserole                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Mix everything together except paprika and cheese. Bake, uncovered @ 350 for an hour. Slow cooker high 3-4 hours...
Ingredients: 1 pkg. hashbrowns, 1 can cream mushroom soup, 2 c. sour cream, 1 tbsp. butter...

Slow Cooker Country Ribs in Gravy                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Place ribs in slow cooker. Combine other ingredients and pour over ribs. Cook 1 hour on high then reduce heat to low for 3-4 hours....
Ingredients: Ribs, 1 c. chicken stock, 1/2 c. ketchep, 1 medium onion...

Clown Cupcakes                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Prepare and bake cake batter according to package directions for cupcakes. Cool completely on wire racks. Divide two cans of frosting among three bowls; tint with yellow, red and blue food coloring....
Ingredients: 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix, 3 cans (16 ounces each) vanilla frosting, divided, Yellow, red and blue paste food coloring, 24 ice cream sugar cones...

Slow Cooker Chili                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook hamburger in frying pan. Place onions, green pepper in slow cooker. Combine next 8 ingredients in bowl. Stir well. Add hamburger, stir. Add to cooker. Cover on low 6-7 hours high 3-3 1/2 hours....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. hamburger, 1 c. onion, 1 c. green pepper, 2 cans chili...

Festive Cheese Crisps                             Appetizers / None         
Combine mayo, Parmesan cheese, tomatoes and cheese together. Mix well. Spread mixture on halved baguettes. Broil until cheese melts....
Ingredients: 1/2 c. mayo, 1/2 c. parmesan cheese, 1-2 tomatoes, chopped, 1/2 pkg. 4 cheese italiano cheese...

Pool Party Cake                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Grease two 9-in. round baking pans and line with waxed paper; grease and flour the paper. Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 21-26 minutes o...
Ingredients: 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix, 1 package (3 ounces) berry blue gelatin, 3/4 cup boiling water, 1/2 cup cold water...

Ham & Cheese Ball                             Appetizers / None         
Add everything together. Shape into ball. Refrigerate for at least half hour. Serve with crackers....
Ingredients: 1 can ham, block cream cheese, 1/4 c. mayo, 1/4 tsp. mustard...

Cucumber Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
In bowl combine wet ingredients. Add cucumbers and onions. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and refrigerate....
Ingredients: 1 c. mayo, 1/4 c. sugar, 1/4 c. vinegar, 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper...

Ocean Cake                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. .......................
Ingredients: 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix, 2-2/3 cups canned vanilla frosting, Blue and green Fruit Roll-Ups, Fish candies...

Cowboy Casserole                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Brown meat. Stir in corn, soup, 1/2 cup cheese, milk, sour cream, and seasoning....
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or turkey, 2 cans corn, drained, 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided...

7 layer dip                             Appetizers / None         
Mix first 3 ingredients together. Spread into bottom of shallow dish. Spread cocktail sauce on top. Layer with shrimp, green pepper, tomato and green onion.Top with cheese. Cover and chill until serv...
Ingredients: block cream cheese, softened, 1/4 c. sour cream, 1/4 c. mayo, shrimp, cut into pieces...

Carrot Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Slice carrots. Mix sauce together and pour over carrots. Toss to coat....
Ingredients: 2 lbs. carrots, 1 onion, 1 green pepper, 1 can tomato soup...

Kite Birthday Cake                             Desserts - Breads / None         
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk ...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract...

Treasure Chest Birthday Cake                             Desserts - Breads / None         
In two batches, prepare and bake cakes according to package directions, using two greased and floured 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to cool on wire racks....
Ingredients: 2 packages (18-1/4 ounces each) chocolate cake mix, 1-1/3 cups butter, softened, 8 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled, 6 teaspoons vanilla extract...

Basic Baked Spaghetti                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In large skillet, cook hamburger until brown. Mix spaghetti sauce into skillet. Reduce heat and simmer....
Ingredients: 3/4 pound lean ground beef, 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, 1 pound spaghetti, 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese...

Pretty Pepper Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
In a large bowl, combine the peppers, onion, artichokes and olives. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over pepper mixture and toss to coat. Chill until serving. Serve with a slott...
Ingredients: 2 medium green peppers, cut into rings, 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into rings, 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into rings, 1 medium red onion, cut into rings...

Penne & Sausage Casseroles                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside....
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds uncooked penne pasta, 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms, 1 large onion, chopped...

Chicken Tostadas with Avocado Sauce                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Prepare avocado sauce- In blender, puree avocado, cilantro, garlic, sour cream, lime juice, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until very smooth. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 1 day....
Ingredients: 1 avocado, peeled and pitted, 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, 1 clove garlic, crushed with press, 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream...

Potato-Topped Chicken Casserole                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender....
Ingredients: 4 pounds medium red potatoes, quartered, 3 pounds ground chicken, 4 medium carrots, finely chopped, 2 medium onions, finely chopped...

Lasagna Corn Carne                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the salsa, beans, vegetables, garlic and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes....
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef, 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa, 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained, 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn...

Summer Veggie & Pesto Tart                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a nonstick silicone baking sheet. Place the piecrust on the prepared baking sheet. Fold and pinch a 1/2-inch rim around th...
Ingredients: 1 refrigerated piecrust (half a 14.1-ounce package), at room temperature, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 small zucchini, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, 2 small yellow squash, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds...

Fiesta Chicken Drummettes                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly brush the chicken drummettes with olive oil....
Ingredients: 4 tsp Mrs. Dash® Fiesta Lime Seasoning Blend, 1 lb Chicken Drummettes, , ...

Slow Cooker Mexican Dip                             Appetizers / None         
In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Heat rice according to package directions....
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef, 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve Spanish rice...

Golden Fruit Punch                              Beverages / None         
Arrange fruit in a 5-cup ring mold; add 3/4 cup water. Freeze until solid. Add enough water to fill mold; freeze until solid....
Ingredients: 4 maraschino cherries, 1 medium navel orange, thinly sliced, 1 small lemon, thinly sliced, 1 small lime, thinly sliced...

Homemade Pasta Sauce                             Sauces / None         
In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrots in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped, 10 fresh baby carrots, diced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, minced...

Watermelon Sherbet Smoothies                              Beverages / None         
In a blender, combine the watermelon, ice, sherbet and lime juice; cover and process for 30 seconds or until smooth. Stir if necessary. Pour into chilled glasses; sprinkle with chocolate chips. Serve ...
Ingredients: 3 cups cubed seedless watermelon, 1 cup crushed ice, 1 cup watermelon, raspberry or lime sherbet, 4 teaspoons lime juice...

Watermelon Granita                             Desserts - Breads / None         
In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved; set aside. In a blender, process watermelon in batches until smooth. Strain; discard pulp and seeds. Trans...
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups sugar, 1-1/4 cups water, 6 cups cubed watermelon, Small watermelon wedges, optional...

Fresh Raspberry Pie                             Desserts - Breads / None         
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin u...
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 cup water, 1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin...

Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream                             Desserts - Breads / None         
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, creamer, sugar and lemon peel until blended. Fold in whipped topping and strawberries. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 4 hours or until firm. Remove...
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, 1/3 cup refrigerated French vanilla nondairy creamer, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel...

Glazed Strawberry Tart                             Desserts - Breads / None         
HEAT oven to 350°F....
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups Flour , 1/3 cup packed brown sugar , 2/3 cup cold butter, cut up , 3/4 cup Granulated sugar, divided ...

Beer Can-Barbecue Chicken                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
HEAT grill to medium-high heat....
Ingredients: 1 tsp. Garlic powder , 1 tsp. Onion powder , 1/2 tsp. Paprika , 1/2 tsp. Black pepper ...

Chipotle-Sparked Mustard Salmon                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Place salmon in a foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Combine the mayonnaise, horseradish, mustard, lemon-pepper and chipotle pepper; spread over fillets....
Ingredients: 6 salmon fillets (4 ounces each), 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise, 1/4 cup prepared horseradish, 1/4 cup stone-ground mustard...

Blueberry Cloud Pie                             Desserts - Breads / None         
In a large saucepan, combine marshmallows and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until marshmallows are melted. Stir in cereal. With greased hands, press onto the bottom and up the side of a greas...
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups miniature marshmallows, 3 tablespoons butter, cubed, 2-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal, 1 package (3 ounces) berry blue gelatin...

Tea Cookies                             Desserts - Breads / None         
in medium bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy....
Ingredients: 1 cup soft butter or margarine, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 2 cups all-purpose flour...

oatmeal drop cookies                             Desserts - Breads / None         
preheat oven to 375f. grease cookie sheet. stir flour, salt, baking soda in a bowl....
Ingredients: 1 cup flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 3/4 cup shortening...

Rollo de nieve                             Desserts - Breads / None         
En un tazón, batir las yemas a velocidad media. Agregar el azúcar y seguir batiendo hasta que espese y tome un color pálido. Poco a poco, incorporar el aceite y la vainilla sin dejar de batir....
Ingredients: 8 huevos (separadas yemas y claras) · 1 cucharadita, 1 taza de azúcar, 1/2 taza de aceite vegetal , 1 cucharadita de vainilla...

Pumpkin Bread                             Breakfast - Brunch / Holiday Dish         
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 - 9x5 inch loaf pans...
Ingredients: 2/3 cup shortening, 2-2/3 cups sugar, 4 eggs, 1 (16-oz) can pumpkin...

Pumpkin Pie                             Desserts - Breads / Holiday Dish         
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare pastry for 9-inch one crust pie....
Ingredients: 2 eggs, 1 can (16-oz) pumpkin, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt...

Pie Crust                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Sift together flour and salt into a bowl. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is uniform ( mixture should be fairly coarse). Sprinkle with water, a tablespoon at a tim...
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup shortening, 1/4 cup water...

Marshmallow Popcorn Balls                             Desserts - Breads / Kids         
Pop popcorn; sprinkle with salt....
Ingredients: 1 cup unpopped popcorn, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup margarine, 1/2 pound marshmallows...

Rainbow Cake                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Prick cake with meat fork at 1/2-inch intervals....
Ingredients: 1 baked white cake, 2-(3oz) packages Jell-o (any flovor), 2 cups boiling water, 1 bowl (8-oz) whipped topping...

Brownies                             Desserts - Breads / Kids         
Beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, two at a time; then beat in vanilla. Mix well. Stir in chocolate syrup....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 4 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla...

Brownie Icing                             Desserts - Breads / Kids         
Combine butter, milk and sugar into saucepan; stir to mix. Bring to a boil and continue to boil 30 seconds....
Ingredients: 6 Tablespoons butter, 6 Tablespoons milk, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips...

Simple Chocolate Icing                             Desserts - Breads / None         
In small saucepan, melt butter in mil. Mix cocoa with confectioner's sugar and stir into milk mixture. Add vanilla....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup cocoa, 3 cups confectioner's sugar...

Chocolate Covered Cherries                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream butter and gradually add sugar, beating well. Blend in vanilla and milk. Chill mixture 2 hours or until firm....
Ingredients: 6 Tablespoons butter, 2-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla...

Quick Beer Bread                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix 1-1/2 cups white flour and all rye flour. Heat beer, honey and butter until warm (105-115 degrees). Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl. Add warm beer mixture, caraway seeds, salt, garli...
Ingredients: 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups white flour, unsifted, 1-1/4 c. rye flour, unsifted, 3/4 cup beer, 2 Tablespoons honey...

Creamy Lemon Pasta and Veggies                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Warm olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in warmed half-and-half, zest and juice from 4 lemons, salt and pepper. Bring cream mixture ...
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 3 cups half-and-half, warmed, Zest and juice from 4 lemons...

Shrimp/Crab Nachos                             Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals         
1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, cumin, and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink. 2. Combine cooked shrimp, crab, sour cream, and green onions in a ...
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, 2 to 3 teaspoons toasted ground cumin, 1 teaspoon minced garlic...

MonteCristo                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Spread jam on both sides of long sliced bread. Place ham on one side and cheese on one side. Put together and wrap in foil. Bake 350 for 20 min....
Ingredients: Long bagget, Black berry or other jam, Black forest Ham, Brie Cheese or other...

Easy Chicken and Dumplins                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
1. Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; return to a low boi...
Ingredients: 1 (32-oz.) container low-sodium chicken broth, 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 1 1/2 lb.), 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can reduced-fat cream of chicken soup, 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning...

Salmon Croquets                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Mix all ingrediants together and fry patties in skillet...
Ingredients: Canned salmon/crab/tuna, eggs, saltines, parsley...

Stewed Pork and Squash                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add pork; cook 5 minutes, browning on all sides. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, a...
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 3/4 cup chopped onion, 1 medium garlic clove, minced, 1 pound boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch pieces ( sub with beef)...

Glazed Ham Steaks                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
1. Preheat broiler and set rack about 3 inches from heat source. Cut ham steak into 4 portions. 2. Stir syrup, mustard and vinegar in a small bowl to blend. Brush one side of ham steak liberally wi...
Ingredients: 1 fully cooked ham steak, about 1 1/4 lb, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar...

Sloppy Joes                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook ground chuck and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Stir in catsup, water, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; simmer 20...
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chuck, 1 onion, chopped, 1 cup catsup, 1/4 cup water...

Ravioli/Tortoline with Zuccini                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook the ravioli according to the package directions. Drain them and return to the pot. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 te...
Ingredients: Frozen Ravioli/Tortolini, Zuccini, garlic, butter...

Enchilada Gravy Sauce                             Sauces / None         
Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is browned; be careful not to let the flour burn. Stir in the chili powder, cumin,...
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin...

Corn Tortillas                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine the masa mix and warm water in a medium bowl, mixing until a soft dough forms. Using your hands will produce a better outcome. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until it's sm...
Ingredients: 2 cups corn masa mix, 1 1/2 cups warm water, , ...

Flour Tortillas                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine the flour, salt and baking powder in a large bowl. Add the shortening and hot water, mixing until a soft dough forms...
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/3 cup vegetable shortening...

Middle Eastern Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Combine in a bowl....
Ingredients: cucumbers, diced, tomatoes, diced, onion, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped...

Salsa                             Sauces / None         
Combine the tomatoes, chiles, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a blender and blend to a chunky puree; do not blend until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl....
Ingredients: 1 16oz can whole tomatoes, 1 4oz can jalapeno chiles, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt...

Grill Marinade                             Sauces / None         
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend well....
Ingredients: 1/3 cup lime juice, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1/3 cup orange juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic...

Pico de Gallo                             Sauces / None         
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well....
Ingredients: 3 ripe tomatoes, diced, 1 onion, diced, 2-4 serrano chiles (to taste), thinly sliced, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro...

Salsa Ranchera                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Put the tomatoes in a large saucepan add the water, and bring to a boil. Cook until the skins start to split, 10-12 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the tomatoes from the water, set the pan aside...
Ingredients: 6 tomatoes, 4 cups water, 5 serrano chiles, cut into thin strips, 1/2 onion, quartered and thinly sliced...

Sugar tortillas                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine the flour, sugar and baking soda in a large bowl. Add the shortening, blending well. Beat the eggs and milk together in a small bowl, then add to the shortening mixture, mixing well....
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 cup vegetable shortening...

Breakfast Chilaquiles                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and tortilla chips and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened, 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs and scramble them with the onion and tort...
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/4 cup diced onion, 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips, 2 eggs, beaten...

Fruit and Nut Oatmeal                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Prepare the oatmeal according to package directions, substituting the milk for water....
Ingredients: 2 1.5oz packages instant oatmeal, 1 cup milk, 1 banana, sliced, 1/2 cup dried crandberries...

Bruschetta alla Julie and Julia                             Appetizers / None         
Toss tomatoes with 1 T. olive oil and about 1 tsp. sea salt....
Ingredients: 4 slices rough textured bread, such as focaccia, or from a crusty baguette, cut lengthwise, 16 oz. assorted heirloom type tomatoes, chopped and seeded, extra virgin olive oil, 1 clove garlic, peeled and halved...

Health-nut Breakfast                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Layer the fruit in the bottom of 6 cereal bowls, dividing it evenly. Sprinkle the oatmeal and the granola over the fruit....
Ingredients: 1 cup strawberries, washed, hulled and quartered, 2 bananas, cut into 1/2 inch slices, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 2 cups uncooked old-fashioned or quick-cooking oatmeal...

Tacos de Papa con Huevos                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the potato and cook, stirring occassionally, until golden brown about 5 minutes...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 potato, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice, 6 eggs, beaten, Salt and pepper to taste...

Ahmeds Camel Bags Eggplant with Coucous                             Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian         
For the Couscous prep 1. Place couscous in a large bowl. Cover with 2 inches of cold water. Stir and let sit to absorb and hydrate for about 1/2 hour. Prepare soaked couscous according to packag...
Ingredients: 1 cup dry lentils Adis, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 cup of diced carrots (about 2 medium), 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon...

Remembering Ahmed Baakrime July 23, 2010                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
In Memory of a Dear Man, My Father-In-Law, Ahmed Baakrime. by Khadi Madama-Baakrime The first time I ever met my father-in-law, Ahmed Baakrime was during Ramadan of 2001 during his visit ...
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Spicy Hash Browns                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occassionally, until tender, 4-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to paper towels to drain fo...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 3/4 cup diced tomatoes...

Chicharron de Queso                             Appetizers / None         
Heat a stovetop grill or large skillet until very hot. Place the cheese on the grill in 4 rounds and heat until melted. When the cheese has melted, blot with paper towels to absorb the excess fat. Fol...
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded Manchego cheese, 4 flour tortillas, warmed, 1/2 cup tomatillo sauce, ...

Spinach Dip                             Appetizers / None         
Thaw and squeeze Chopped Spinach until dry. Stir together spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise and Knor Soup Mix in large bowl. Add chopped Water Chestnuts and chopped green onions and blend well....
Ingredients: 1 10 oz. pkg chopped Spinach, 1 1/2 cups of Sour Cream, 1 cup Mayonnaise, 1 pkg. Knor Vegetable Soup Mix...

Texas Caviar                             Appetizers / None         
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl...
Ingredients: 2 16oz cans black beans, drained, 1 16oz can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained, 1 16oz can corn kernels, drained, 2 4oz cans diced green chiles...

Chalupas Mariachi                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat the beans in a small saucepan over medium heat. Spread the beans evenly over the chalupa shells. Top with cheese....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups refried beans, 8 chalupa shells, 2 cups shredded cheese, 2 Hass avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced...

Steak Sandwich                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
To make the black bean mayonnaise, combine the mayonnaise and chopped beans in a small bowl, stirring until thoroughly blnded. Cover and refrigerate until needed....
Ingredients: Black Bean Mayonnaise -, 1 16oz can black beans, drained and chopped, 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise, ...

Enchiladas Rancheras                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Pour 1/2 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot. One at a time, dip the tortillas into the hot oil to soften them, just a few seconds. Transfer to paper to...
Ingredients: Vegetable oil for frying, 12 corn tortillas, 1 1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken, 2 cups salsa ranchera...

Boeuf Bourguignon                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Soak dried mushrooms in 1/2 cup (125 mL) hot water for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, trim fat from beef; cut meat into 1-1/2-inch (4 cm) cubes and set aside. In Dutch oven, sauté bacon over medium-high heat ...
Ingredients: 1 pkg (14 g) dried porcini mushrooms, 3 lb (1.5 kg) boneless cross-rib pot roast, 4 oz (125 g) thickly sliced bacon, chopped, 3 tbsp (50 mL) vegetable oil...

Charro-Style Beans                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Combine the beans and garlic in a large pot and add water to cover by 2-3 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil for 2 hours. After the 1st hour, check the water level and add a cup or two of...
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds dried pinot beans, picked over and rinsed, 1/2 head garlic, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, 1/4 pound bacon (5 slices), cut into small dice...

Tortilla and Black Bean Casserole                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F....
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped onion, 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 3/4 cup salsa...

Mexican Rice                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Combine the tomatoes, chicken base, garlic and salt in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the water and blend well....
Ingredients: 3 tomatoes, coarsely chopped, 1 tablespoon Lipton chicken flavor based, 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped, 1 teaspoon salt...

Refried beans                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
In medium skillet, heat oil and chile pepper over medium-high heat until the skin on the pepper begins to blister....
Ingredients: 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil, bacon dripping, or shortening, 1 serrano or jalapeno chile, 2 cups cooked beans, 1/2 cup bean broth...

Spanish Rice                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Melt the butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until softened about 3 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until coated with butter. Add the carrots and ...
Ingredients: 1 stick butter, 1/2 onion, diced, 1 green bell pepper, diced, 2 cups white rice...

Granma Myers' Spice Cake                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream Sugar and Butter/Lard Add eggs sift flour soda and spices add dry ingreadents and milk in 3 batches...
Ingredients: 2 cups light brown sugar, ½ cup butter and lard, 1 cup butter milk, 2 eggs...

Colcannon                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Place potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender....
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed , 1/2 small head cabbage, chopped, 1 large onion, chopped, 1/2 cup milk...

Mint Glazed Cookies                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 350 and line baking sheets with parchment paper....
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar, 1 stick unsalted butter, softened, 1 egg, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract...

Balsamic Vinaigrete                             Sauces / None         
mix...
Ingredients: 4 Tbs balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbs fig preserves, 2 Tbs olive oil, ...

Quick banana breakfast To Go                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
In bowl combine all heat in microwave for 3 minutes and serve. 357 kcal per serve with 7 g of protein...
Ingredients: 2 C frozen blueberries, 1/2 C old fashioned oats, 1/3 C pomegranite juice, 2 Tbs dried currants (opt)...

Homemade Fettucini Alfredo                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In a large skillet melt 1/2 stick butter on medium heat. Add garlic to taste and saute mushrooms until golden. Add shrimp and saute for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, broil asparagus for 3 minutes ...
Ingredients: Asparagus, Mushrooms, Garlic, 1/2 stick Butter...

Super Summer Veggie Blend                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In large skillet add 3 tbsp water, thyme, dill, oregeno, basil, zucchini, garlic, tomatoes, onion, peppers and mushrooms. Vocer and cook over med/high heat for 8 minutes. Meanwhile mix arrowroot...
Ingredients: 3 Tbs water, 1 tsp thyme, 1tsp dill weekd, 1 tsp oregano...

Chicken Enchiladas                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cook chicken on stovetop on medium heat with some olive oil and cumin til done about 8 minutes. Using a food processor chop up onion, peppers, chicken. Add to bowl alon...
Ingredients: Sour cream, Green pepper, Red pepper, Onion...

Bok Choy and Bean Medley                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Include the prune soaking water, saute the first six ingrediants for 10 minutes, before serving sprinkle toasted nuts over top....
Ingredients: 2 lbs bok choy chopped , 15 oz. can no salt pinto or kidney beans, 15 oz can no salt aduki beans drained, 1 C prunes, soaked in water to cover, cut in small peices...

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Toast                             Appetizers / None         
If using Italian bread, cut each slice in half. Toast or grill bread until golden brown on both sides....
Ingredients: 8 slices hard-crusted Italian bread or 16 slices baguette, 1/2 inch thick, 6 to 8 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 7oz jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and cut into 1/2 inch strips...

Fresh Basil-wrapped Cheese Balls                             Appetizers / None         
Mix cheeses and pepper until blended. Cover and refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm enough to shape into balls....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (4oz), 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (2oz), 2 tablespoons grated imported Parmesan cheese, 1/8 teaspoon pepper...

California Creamed Kale                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Place kale in large steamer pot. Steam 10-20 minutes until soft. Meanwhile place remaining ingrediants in high powered blender and blend until smooth. Place kale in colandar and pat dry with tow...
Ingredients: 2 bunches kale, leaves removed from stem and chopped, 1 C raw cashews, 1 C soy milk, 4 Tbs onion flakes...

Spicy Meatballs                             Appetizers / None         
Mix beef, cheese, oregano, basil, garlic salt, pepper, egg and lemon juice. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls....
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 tablespoon grated imported Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves...

Acorn Squash with Apples and Pecans                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cut squash in half and remove seeds. Place face down in baking pan. Add 1/8 inch of water, cover pan loosely with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, mix apples, pecans...
Ingredients: 1 acorn squash, 1 medium apple, chopped, 1/2 C raw pecans, 1/4 C raisins or currants...

Easy Veggie Pizza                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Bake Pitas at 200 for 15 minutes...
Ingredients: 4 lg. whole pitas, 2 C pasta sauce no or low salt, 1/2 C chopped shiitake mushroosm, 1/2 C red onion chopped...

Filled Rice Fritters                             Appetizers / None         
Heat broth and rice to boiling in a 3-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed (do not lift cover or stir). Spread rice on ungreased cookie sheet; coo...
Ingredients: 5 cups chicken broth, 2 cups uncooked Arborio rice, 2 eggs, beaten, 1/4 cup freshly grated imported Parmesan cheese...

Non-Meat Loaf                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
cook rice according to package...
Ingredients: 1 1/2 C cooked brown rice, 2 Tbs arrowroot powder, 4 Tbs water, 2 tsp Bragg liquid aminos...

quinoa mash                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
simmer quinoa in water for 10 min. When water is absorbed completely, add the rest of the ingredients and simmer another 10 minutes until soy milk is absorbed....
Ingredients: 1 C quinoa rinsed well, 2 C water, 1 C soy milk, vanillla...

Spaghetti Squash Primavera                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 350. Slice spaghettic squash in half length wise, remove seeds. Place both halves upside down on baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes...
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash , 1 1/2 carrots diagnolly sliced, 1/2 C celery, diagonally sliced, 3 cloves garlic minced...

Banana Almond Lettuce Wrap                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
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Ingredients: 4 Tbs raw almond butter, 12 romaine lettuce leaves, 2 bananas thinly sliced, ...

Four Cheese Risotto                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Heat oil in nonstick 10-inch skillet or 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender....
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, chipped (1/2 cup), 1 cup uncooked Arborio or regular long-grain rice, 1 tablespoon dry white wine or chicken broth...

Oatmeal and Applesauce Pancakes                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
1.Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-low heat. ...
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup quick cooking oats, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda...

Quick and Creamy Veggie Bean soup                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
In soup pot combine all ingredients, except cashews and pine nuts....
Ingredients: 4 C prepped tomato soup, low sodium, 2 C frozen brocooli florets, 2 C frozen chopped spinach, 2 C carrot juice...

Spicy Bean Spred/Dip                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
In blender blend all together...
Ingredients: 15 oz can pinto beans no salt and save 1/2 liquid, 1 tsp Balsamic or black fig vinegar, 1/4 tsp crushed red chili pepper, 1/4 tsp garlic powder or two cloves crushed...

Eggplant Parmigiana                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Peel eggplant. Cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices. Place slices on cutting board; sprinkle with salt. Tilt board slightly; let stand 30 minutes. Rinse eggplant; pat dry. Heat oven to 400 degrees. D...
Ingredients: 14oz pasta sauce, 2 medium eggplants (1 1/2 pounds each), 1 tablespoon salt, 1/3 cup milk...

Chocolate Banana Bread                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans. ...
Ingredients: 1 cup margarine, softened, 2 cups white sugar, 4 eggs, 6 bananas, mashed...

orange cashew dressing                             Sauces / None         
blend until creamy and add some orange juice to thin prn...
Ingredients: 2 oranges peeled and quatered, 1/3 c raw cashews , 2 Tbs blood organge vinegar, 1/2 tsp lemonjuice...

summer squash casserole                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Pre-heat oven to 350. Mix eggs and milk. Soak bread until dissolved....
Ingredients: 2 slices bread, 3 eggs, 1/2 cp milk, butter...

Sun Dried Tomato/Goat Cheese Chicken Breasts                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Combine boiling water and tomatoes in a bowl; cover and let stand 30 minutes or until soft....
Ingredients: 1 cup boiling water, 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil, 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided, 1/2 cup chopped shallots, divided...

Greek Chicken Pasta                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain....
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked pasta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1/2 cup chopped red onion...

Turkey Burritos                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown ground turkey. Stir in tomato sauce, corn and onion. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquids reduce (about 20 minutes...
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey, 2 (7 ounce) cans hot tomato sauce, 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained, 1/2 small onion, diced...

Lover's Style Pasta                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook parsley, thyme, onion and chili in oil about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, just until onion is tender....
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, 1 medium onion, thinkly sliced...

A Jerky Chicken                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
1. Combine the onion, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, thyme, sesame oil, garlic, allspice and habanero pepper in the container of a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Place the chicken ...
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon onion, finely chopped, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar...

Hollandaise Sauce                             Sauces / None         
Using a double boiler or improvising by using a large pot partially filled with water and a small pot floating on top, bring water to a slow boil....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, 3 egg yokes, 1 Tablespoon water, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice...

Ground Turkey Noodle Casserole                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
1. saute pepper, onion, garlic, turkey, salt and pepper (while cooking pasta)...
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground turkey (or beef), 1 onion (chopped), 1 bell pepper (chopped), salt, pepper...

Jon's Jambalaya                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
1) Salt and pepper chicken 2) Slice the chicken and sausage. 3) Brown chicken for a few minutes until then add the sausage for 3 to 5 minutes and brown that. 4) (If using shrimp add for 2 or 3 minutes...
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds Chicken breasts, 3/4 pounds Andouille sausage, 3 Bell peppers (red, green, yellow), 1/2 cup Celery...

Fettuccine Alfredo                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Melt butter in 10-inch skilled over medium heat. Cook onion in butter about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in whipping cream; 2 tablespoons cheese, 1 teaspoon of the nutmeg, the sa...
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 small onion, thinly sliced, 4 cups heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons freshly grated imported Parmesan cheese...

Jon Risotto                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Brown sausage in olive oil and remove from pan...
Ingredients: 1 cup risotto rice, 2 hot Italian turkey sausage links, 5 cloves garlic, 1 onion...

Penne/Pancetta/Vodka pasta                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Chop pancetta...
Ingredients: 1 16 oz Penne pasta, 2 tablespoons Margarine, 1/4 pound Pancetta bacon (thinly sliced), 1/3 cup Vodka...

Prosciutto, Spinach, and Pasta Casserole                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook pasta according to package, drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again...
Ingredients: 8 Oz dried orecchiette, mostaccioli, or ziti (2 2/3 cups), 2 medium onions cut into thin wedges, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon margarine...

Sloppy Joes                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Put chopped onions, minced garlic, and olive oil in a large pot and simmer until cooked....
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 lb lean ground turkey, 2/3 onion chopped , 4 cloves garlic minced...

Fettuccine alla Bravo                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
While sauce is simmpering, melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms, proscuitto and onions in butter about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are tender....
Ingredients: Tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup sliced mushcrooms (3oz), 1/2 cup chopped imported prosciutto or fully cooked ham...

Tortilla Soup                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
In heavy pot, bring the broth to a boil. Add garlic, tomatoes, chopped onion, jalapeno, and oregano to the stocks. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes....
Ingredients: 9 cups chicken broth, 6 cloves roasted garlic, 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/2 yellow onion, chopped...

French Potato Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Slice potatoes and put in large bowl. Slice beans into 1 inch lengths and add to bowl. Add Jarlsberg....
Ingredients: 2 pounds red potatoes, microwaved til soft , 1/3 c. minced onion, 1/2 pound green beans, boiled tender crisp, 1/2 pound Jarlsberg, diced into 1/2 inch cubes...

Healthy(ish) Cookies                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix together, make into balls on a cookie sheet. Cook at 350 for 10-15 min. Check occasionally...
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup oats, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp baking soda...

Cheese and Spinach Pasta Rolls                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
While sauce is simmering, cook noodles as directed on the package....
Ingredients: Tomato Sauce, 18 uncooked dried lasagna noodles, 15oz ricotta cheese, 10oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain...

Sauted Pasta                              Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals         
Cover the bottom of the pan with a thin coating of olive oil. Add garlic, onion, and a little Italian seasonings....
Ingredients: Already boiled pasta, Tomatoes , Green pepper, Garlic...

Healthy(ish) berry shortcakes                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat to 425 degrees. Mix flour, salt, baking powder and 3 Tbs. sugar in a medium bowl. Grate 2 Tbs. of the butter on the coarse holes of a box grater i...
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose bleached flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 5 tablespoons sugar, divided (can use Splenda for cooking)...

Healthy Chicken Fingers                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the chicken and buttermilk in a shallow dish. Cover and chill for 15 minutes....
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut across into 1/2-inch pieces, 1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk, Cooking spray, 4 cups whole-grain corn cereal (high protein/fiber special K)...

Italian Sausage Lasagna                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic, sausage, onion and carrot in oil, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain....
Ingredients: 1 tablespoons olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage, 1 medium onion, chopped...

Southwest Chicken                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cut up chicken into bite size pieces and coat with chili powder...
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained...

Penne Arrabiata                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, and saute for a few minutes. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, and saute for another minute. Pour in the diced tomatoes ...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil, divided, 6 cloves garlic, sliced, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil...

Jon Pizza                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cover crust in sauce...
Ingredients: 1 whole wheat pre-made pizza crust, tomato sauce or pesto sauce, 2 hot italian sausages, 1 , 4 oz goat cheese container...

Healthy Maryland Crab Cakes                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet....
Ingredients: 1/4 cup bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon mustard powder...

Leftover Rice Rice Pudding                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine cooked rice, milk, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer and stir in the vanilla and raisins. Cook until just about all of the milk is absorbed ...
Ingredients: 2 cups leftover cooked white rice, 3 cups milk, 1/2 cup sugar , small pinch salt ...

Szechwan Shrimp                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. Set aside....
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons cornstarch...

Thai style halibut with Coconut-Curry Broth                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In a large saute pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes....
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 4 shallots, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup), 2 1/2 teaspoons red curry paste, or 2 teaspoons curry powder, 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth...

Penne with Spicy Sauce                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. While pasta is cooking, place tomatoes with juice in food processor or blender. Cover and process until coarsely chopped; set aside....
Ingredients: 16oz penne rigate pasta, 28oz Italian-style pear-shaped tomatoes, undrained, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped...

Sauteed Spinich                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and the spinach to the skillet and cover; allow to cook 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic salt and cover again for another 5 minutes;...
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese...

Homemade Pesto                             Sauces / None         
In a food processor bowl or blender container combine oil, nuts, basil, cheese, garlic, and salt. Cover and process or blend until nearly smooth, stopping and scraping sides as necessary. Add pepper t...
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and/or pine nuts, 2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese...

Curry stir-fry sauce                             Sauces / None         
Combine all ingredients in small bowl...
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Light soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon Sugar, 1 tablespoon Dry sherry (vermouth), 2 teaspoons Curry powder...

Ginger stir-fry sauce                             Sauces / None         
Combine all ingredients in bowl...
Ingredients: 3 tableapoons Light soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon Sugar, 1 tablespoon Dry sherry (vermouth), 1/4 cup Minced fresh gingeroot...

Hot and sour stir-fry sauce                             Sauces / None         
Combine all ingredients in small bowl...
Ingredients: Hot and sour stir-fry sauce, 2 tablespoons Cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons minced hot chiles, 2 teaspoons Sugar...

Lemon stir-fry sauce                             Sauces / None         
Combine all ingredients in small bowl...
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Minced lemon zest, 3 tablespoons Lemon juice from lemon, 1 teaspoon Sugar, 2 tableapoons Chicken stock...

Calzone                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease cookie sheet. Press dough into 12-inch circle on cookie sheet, using floured fingers....
Ingredients: 1 6.5 pouch pizza crust pix, 1/3 cup pizza sauce, 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup shredded provolone cheese...

Orange stir-fry sauce                             Sauces / None         
Combine all ingredients in small bowl an set aside...
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Minced orange zest, 1/4 cup Orange juice from orange, 1/2 teaspoon Sugar, 2 tablespoons Chicken stock...

Pumpkin Roll                             Desserts - Breads / None         
FOR CAKE Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease 15x10 in jelly roll pan; line with greased and floured. Sprinkle a thin cotton kitchen towel with powder sugar....
Ingredients: Powder Sugar, 3/4 cup all purpose flour, 1/2 tsp, baking soda, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon...

Rustic Pizza Pie                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Prepare dough according to package. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Grease pie plate, 10x1 1/2 inches. Cook sausage in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain....
Ingredients: 2 6.5 pouches pizza crust mix, 1 cup pizza sauce, 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese...

Tomato Basil Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Vegetarian         
Cut up two or three varieties of tomatoes. Cut up onion and rip up basil....
Ingredients: Tomato, heirloom tomatoes suggested , Vinegar , Basil, Onion...

Cauliflower Au Gratin                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Spearate cauliflower into flowerets. Heat 1 inch salted water (1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup water) to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add cauliflower, onion and lemon juice. Cover and heat to boiling; redu...
Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower, 1 medium red onion, cut into 8 wedges, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil...

Brussel Sprouts with prosciutto                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Heat 1 inch salted water (1/2 teaspoon to 1 cup water) to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add Brussels sprouts. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until tender; drain....
Ingredients: 1 pound Brussels sprouts, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, 1 small onion, thinly sliced...

Tira Mi Su                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Beat egg yolks and sugar in 2-quart saucepan until well blended. Beat in milk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; reduce heat to low. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Pour...
Ingredients: 6 egg yolks, 3/4 cup sugar, 2/3 cup milk, 1 pound mascarpone cheese or 2 packages (8oz each) cream cheese, softened...

(WOOD) potato soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
boil potatoes and onions in water with enough chicken bouillon. One potatoes are cooked add potato buds to thicken. Once thick at small amount of cream or milk. Season with pepper and celery salt....
Ingredients: potatoes, onions, chicken bouillon, water...

Almond Torte from Piedmont                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds in ungreased shallow pan. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown; cool. Finely chop; set aside....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups slivered almonds, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder...

(WOOD) brussel sprouts                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Coat brussel sprouts with olive oil and season with sea salt and ground pepper. Squeeze 1/4 fresh lemon. Bake at 400 until starting to turn brown and soften. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and bake a litt...
Ingredients: 1 pckg frozen brussel sprouts, italian bread crumbs, lemon, olive oil...

Florentine Chocolate Profiterole                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease and flour cookie sheet. Heat 1 cup water, the butter and salt to rolling boil in 2 1/2 quart saucepan. Stir in flour. Stir vigorously over low heat about 1 minute or u...
Ingredients: 1 cup water, 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup all-purpose flour...

Chicken Parmesan Bundles                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat oven to 375. Mix cream cheese, spinach, 1 cup mozzerella and 3 tbsp. Parmesan until well blended; spread onto chicken breasts. Starting at one short end of each breast, roll up chicken tightly....
Ingredients: 4 oz. (1/2 of 8 oz pkg) cream cheese, softened, 1 pkg. (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained, 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzerella, 6 tbsp. parmesan cheese...

Cheddar Macaroni Beef Casserole                             Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals         
Heat oven to 400. Prepare dinner as directed on package, omitting the butter. Meanwhile brown meat in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Add tomatoes and oregano; mix well. Bring t...
Ingredients: 1 pkg. Kraft Macaroni & Cheese dinner, 1 lb. lean ground beef, 1 can (14 1/2 oz) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained, 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves...

Layered Enchilada Bake                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat oven to 400. Brown meat with onions in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Stir in salsa, beans, dressing and seasoning mix....
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 cups salsa, 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed...

Layered Pumpkin Loaf                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Heat oven to 350. Mix pumpkin, 1 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, 3 egg whites, milk and oil in large bowl. Add flour, baking powder, spice and salt; mix well. Beat Neufchatel cheese, remaining g...
Ingredients: 1 cup canned pumpkin, 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. granulated sugar, divided, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 4 egg whites, divided...

Minnesota wild rice soup                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
In frying pan, melt butter over medium heat and saute the wild rice, almonds, celery, onion, and carrot for two to three minutes. Add the soup and simmer over low heat for 1 1/4 hours. Thicken with ...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup raw wild rice, 1 cup slivered almonds, 1 cup dice celery...

blueberry nut oatmean                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and stir in all ingredients except blueberries and pecans. Turn head down and summer for 5 min. Stir in blueberries and pecans. remove from heat and cover for ...
Ingredients: 1 3/4 C water, 1 C old fashioned rolled oats, 1C grated apple, 2 Tbs currants (opt)...

Eggplant Hummus                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Bake eggplant at 350 for 45 min. Let cool, remove skin. Blend all ingrediants in high speed blender till creamy....
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant cut in half, 1 C cooked or canned garbanzo beans, low salt, 1/3 C bean liquid fron can, 4 Tbs raw unhulled sesame seeds...