Recipe                        Category / Subcategory

Italian Farro Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Bring water to a boil and add salt and farro. Cook farro until “al dente” about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool....
Ingredients: 4 cups water , 1 ½ cups Organic Italian Farro (At the Wine Country), 1 tsp salt , 1 ¼ cups yellow and red pear tomatoes sliced in half ...

Georgina’s French Onion Soup                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cook onions in butter and oil. Cover for 15 minutes. Uncover, raise flame, stir in salt and sugar. Cook for an hour, stirring constantly to avoid burning....
Ingredients: 10 cups sliced onions , 5 tablespoon butter , Salt and pepper to taste , 2 tablespoon oil...

Provençale Vegetable Soup with Garlic and Basil                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Jim Witt from Halter Ranch Vineyards introduced us to this classic recipe from Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. One, a wonderful vegetable dish that is perfect for warmer weathe...
Ingredients: 3 quarts water, 2 cups each- diced carrots, diced boiling potatoes, diced white of leek or onions, 1 Tbs salt, 2 cups fresh white beans...

Fraise En Vin (Strawberries in wine)                             Desserts - Breads / None         
You can also us the wine mixture as a flavoring for sparkling water, over shaved or crushed ice for a “grown-up” snow cone, over ice cream or sorbet....
Ingredients: 1 Bottle (750ml.) fruity red wine (without oak) , 1 1/2 to 2 cups granulated sugar , 1 large vanilla bean, scraped , 3 thin slices of lemon ...

Balsamic Roasted Chicken                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Rinse the chicken and pat dry...
Ingredients: 1 (4 pound) chicken , 2 garlic cloves, finely minced , 1/2 cup Aged Balsamic Vinegar , 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ...

Fried Chicken                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
We always recommend dry rosé with fried chicken, and this Pinot Noir rosé from France’s Loire Valley was the perfect match. The wine just cut through the fat of the fried chicken, and the extra salt a...
Ingredients: 1 (4 pound) chicken, cut up into 8 pieces , Kosher salt, 3 cups all-purpose flour , 2 tablespoons garlic powder ...

Chicken in Mushroom Cream Sauce                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
This can be made with morels,shiitake,porcini,crimini,oyster mushrooms or even button mushrooms. Cut the chicken into 12 pieces—two wings, two legs, the breast into four pieces and the thighs cut...
Ingredients: 1 chicken cut into 12 pieces, Flour, Salt and pepper, Butter and oil...

Saffron Risotto with Grilled Shrimp                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Bring stock to a simmer in a saucepan. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and sweat the onion and garlic until softened but not colored. Raise the heat to high add the wine, and r...
Ingredients: 5 cups lobster or shrimp stock , 3 tablespoons olive oil , 1/2 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped , 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped ...

Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Prune Studded Potato                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Season pork with salt. Spread Dijon mustard to cover pork completely. Cover pork with breadcrumbs. Combine prunes and wine in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Set aside for 10 minutes and cool....
Ingredients: 3 lbs. Pork tenderloin, trimmed , salt , 1/2 cup Dijon Mustard , 1-1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs...

Rocky Road Candy                             Desserts - Breads / None         
In top of double boiler, over boiling water, melt chocolate morsels with Eagle Brand and butter; remove from heat. In a large bowl, combine nuts and marshmallows; fold in chocolate mixture. Spread in ...
Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate morsels, 1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, 2 cups dry roasted peanuts...

Chocolate Chip Cookies                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix above ingredients together well. Drop on greased cookie sheets at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes....
Ingredients: 1 package Duncan Hines Deluxe White cakemix, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 1 cup (6 ounce package) chocolate chips, 1/2 cup nuts...

Strawberry Pizza                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Slice cookies and spread in the bottom of a pizza pan. Bake according to directions on the package of sugar cookies. Let crust cool....
Ingredients: 1 package slice and bake sugar cookies, 1-8 ounce package cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 package strawberry glaze...

Hazel Plotner Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Melt marshmallows in double boiler and pour over lime jello. Put in 2 packages cream cheese, melt with hot mixture. Cool. Put in pineapple, mayonnaise and whipped cream. Chill and put in large flat pa...
Ingredients: 1 large package lime jello, 1 cup milk in (double boiler), 1/4 pound marshmellows, 2 packages cream cheese...

Cheese Pie                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Prepare pie crust by crushing crackers. Mix together crushed crackers, powdered sugar and margarine. Bake for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool....
Ingredients: Pie crust ingredients-, 1-1/4 cups cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/3 cup butter or margarine...

Sunny Banana Pie                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Slice bananas into graham cracker crust. Gradually add milk to softened cream cheese, mixing until well blended. Add pudding mix and remaining milk; beat slowly for 1 minute. Pour into crust. Chill. G...
Ingredients: 1-9 inch graham cracker pie crust, 2 bananas, 1-8 ounce package cream cheese, 2 cups milk...

Bread Pudding                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine milk and hot water. Pour over bread and let stand until lukewarm. Stir in eggs, butter salt and vanilla or lemon rind. Pour into greased 1-1/2 quart casserole dish. Set in shallow pan of hot w...
Ingredients: 1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk, 3 cups hot water, 2 cups finely diced bread or soft bread crumbs, 3 eggs, slightly beaten...

Chocolate Cake Pudding                             Desserts - Breads / None         
In a 9-inch square pan sift sugar, flour, salt, baking powder and cocoa. Stir in milk, butter and vanilla. Spread butter in pan. Mix topping sugar, cocoa, and sprinkle over butter. Pour water over all...
Ingredients: Cake ingredients-, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 cup all purpose sifted flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt...

Divine Butter Toffee (No Nuts or Chocolate)                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Butter 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan. Combine all ingredients in heavy 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted....
Ingredients: 2 1/3 cups sugar, 2 cups butter, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons light corn syrup...

Toffee (No Nuts or Chocolate)                             Desserts - Breads / None         
In 2-quart heavy saucepan melt butter. Remove from heat and add sugar. Stir well until blended. Return to low heat, stir rapidly until reaching a rolling boil. Add water and corn syrup, mix well. Stir...
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, 1 cup white sugar, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup...

SWEET AND SOUR RIBS WITH SESAME SEEDS                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with foil.Mix paprika, salt, black pepper and ground red pepper in a small bowl....
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper (cayenne)...

Beer Dip                             Appetizers / None         
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, beer and dressing mix until smooth. Stir in cheese. Serve with pretzels. Refrigerate leftlovers....
Ingredients: 2 packages (8oz each) cream cheese, softened, 1/3 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer, 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix, 2 cups (8oz) shredded cheese...

Wheat Bread                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Measure 2 cups of all-purpose or bread flour. Sprinkle yeast and milk over flour. Stir. Pour in water add remaining ingredients except remaining flour. Beat 3 minutes at high. Add remaining flour. Kne...
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 packages dry yeast, 1/3 cup non-fat dry milk, 1-1/2 cups hot tap water...

eggs                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
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Cheese Fondue                             Appetizers / None         
In a double boiler mix together and melt all ingredients except for the bread. You may then transfer ingredients to a crock pot or fondue pot....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup low-fat milk, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 packet (4 teaspoons) Butter Buds, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley...

Tuna and Vegetable Bake                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Melt butter or margarine in a saucepan. Blend in flour. Gradually add in milk. Cook over medium heat. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir in tuna, vegetable and salt and pepper....
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1/4 cup flour, 2 cups milk, 3/4 cup shredded American cheese...

Coleslaw, Italian Style                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Put cabbage in a large bowl or plastic container; add onion. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup sugar. Bring to a boil, 2 tablespoons sugar and remaining ingredients and pour over cabbage. Cover and let stand in t...
Ingredients: 1 medium head cabbage, shredded very fine, 1 medium onion, sliced, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 cup cider vinegar...

Pumpkin Dessert                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix crushed graham crackers, 1/4 cup sugar, and butter. Press into a 13 x 9 inch pan. Mix egg, 2/3 cup sugar, and cream cheese with an electric mixer. Pour cream cheese mixture over cracker crumbs. Ba...
Ingredients: 24 graham cracker squares, crushed, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1 egg, beaten...

Autumn Fruit Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Gluten-Free         
Zest lime....
Ingredients: 1 lime, 1 (11-oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained, 1 c. red grapes, halved, 1 1/2 c. mini marshmallows...

Broccoli Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Gluten-Free         
Mix mayo, sugar, and vinegar in small bowl. This is the dressing that holds the salad together....
Ingredients: 1 Lg. bunch raw broccoli, chopped, 1/4 c. purple/red onion, 2 carrots (optional), 1/4 c. nuts or seeds...

Tuscan White Bean Soup                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter, olive oil and shallots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are softened, about 5 minutes....
Ingredients: 2 TB Butter, 1 TB olive oil, 2 Shallots, chopped, 1 Sage leaf...

Balsamic Chicken Drumsticks                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Combine the balsamic, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, rosemary sprigs and garlic cloves in a large, re-sealable plastic bag. Shake and squeeze the contents of the bag to dissolve the honey and the bro...
Ingredients: 1/2 c Balsamic Vinegar, 1/2 c Honey, 1/4 c Brown Sugar, 1/4 c Soy Sauce...

Pasta e Fagioli with Sausage Dumplings                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Place a large saucepot over medium-high heat with 2 turns of the pan of EVOO, about 2 TB. Add the pancetta to the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes....
Ingredients: 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 4 thin slices Pancetta, chopped, 1 medium Onion, chopped, 1 Carrot, peeled and chopped...

Parmesan Chicken                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Line a 13x9 pan with foil and preheat oven to 375 degrees. In shallow pan, mix mustard, apple juice, and garlic. In other pan, mix the crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, melted butter, salt, pepper,...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dijon mustard, 1/4 cup apple juice, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 cups fresh soft bread crumbs...

Sticky Chicken                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Combine all ingredients except the chicken in a shallow baking dish and stir until sugars dissolve. Add the chicken and turn to coat well. Cover the dish and chill in refrigerator for 24 hours....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar...

homemade jam tarts                             Desserts - Breads / Vegetarian         
Preheat the oven to 180c/350f/gas. 4. Grease a 12-16 hole tart mould with butter....
Ingredients: butter, for greasing, 250g/9oz ready-made sweet shortcrust pastry, plain flour, for dusting, 450g/1lb strawberries, hulls removed, plus extra to serve...

Lemonade Pie                             Desserts - Breads / None         
In a large bowl, combine milk, lemonade and food coloring if desired. Fold in the whipped topping; spoon into crust. Chill until ready to serve....
Ingredients: 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, 1 can (6 oz) frozen lemonade concentrate, partially thawed, 2-3 drops liquid food coloring, if desired, 1 carton (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed...

Macaroni Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Combine first five ingredients....
Ingredients: 1C mayonnaise, 2T vinegar, 1T sugar, 1t salt...

'Popping' Marscopone Pizza                             Appetizers / None         
'Pop' the breadsticks open and lay them on a parchment lined cookie sheet keeping the perforations in tact. Using a rolling pin or your fingers, roll the dough till they are about half the thickne...
Ingredients: Pillsbury bread sticks (the cold 'pop' kind in the refrigerator section), Marscopone Cheese (found in re-fridge section in small cup like containers), 1 small onion sliced into rings, 4 slices of bacon ...

Calico Beans                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Brown ground beef with onion - - cook bacon & crumble....
Ingredients: 1 lb. Ground Beef, 1 Onion chopped, 1 lb. Bacon, cooked & crumbled, 1 can Kidney Beans...

Perfect Meringue                             Desserts - Breads / None         
To prevent shrinking meringue- First stabilize the meringue by using one egg white to 2 Tbsp. Sugar...
Ingredients: 4 Eggs, 1/3 Cup Water, 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch, 8 Tbsp. Sugar...

Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut-Curry Sauce                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
Preheat broiler. Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add pepper and onions; cook 1 minute. Stir in curry powder, curry past...
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, divided, 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper...

Broccoli Mandarin Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
For dressing; In a saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar, cornstarch and dry mustard. Add vinegar and water and cook slowly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in mayo. Cool....
Ingredients: 2 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp dry mustard...

Poached salmon with piquant sauce and veggies                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
For Piquant sauce- Combine first 7 ingredients in small bowl and set aside....
Ingredients: 3 tbsp mayo, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, or 1 tsp dry, 1 tbsp skim milk, 1 tbsp capers...

TOFU AND POTATO KEBABS                              Appetizers / None         
Serves- 8 • 4 medium red-skinned potatoes • 2 pounds firm tofu • Sweet and Savory Grilling Sauce or Teriyaki Marinade (recipes follow) • 2 medium sweet red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch square...
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Marinated Barbequed Vegetables                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) • 1 small eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices • 2 small red bell peppers, seeded and cut into wide strips • 3 zucchinis, sliced • 6 fresh mushrooms, stems removed ...
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mousse au chocolat noir                             Desserts - Breads / None         
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Ingredients: chocolat, sucre en poudre, blanc d'oeuf, jaune d'oeuf...

Broccoli Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
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Ingredients: 2 bunches broccoli (chop and peel stalks), 2 bunches green onions (chopped), 1 cup raisins, 1 cup sunflower seeds...

Fresh Ginger Drinks & Storage                             Beverages / None         
A large piece of fresh ginger will often dry out before you have the chance to use it all. There are a couple of ways to prevent this. Several Chowhounds recommend freezing whole pieces of ginger, poi...
Ingredients: Recipes listed below! , Fresh Ginger, Vodka, Lemon...

Tomato & Basil Finger Sandwiches                             Appetizers / Vegetarian         
Cut bread into rounds slightly larger than your tomato—a biscuit cutter works well. Spread each slice with 2 teaspoons mayonnaise. Top with tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper....
Ingredients: 4 slices whole-wheat bread, 8 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise, divided, 4 thick slices tomato, 4 teaspoons sliced fresh basil...

Fresh Blackberry Sauce                             Sauces / Low-carb         
Pick over the berries and reserve 1 cup of the smallest and most attractive. Puree the remaining 2 cups berries in a food processor with the brandy, orange juice and honey. Transfer the mixture to a s...
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pints blackberries , 2 tablespoons blackberry brandy, 2 tablespoons orange juice, 3 tablespoons honey, preferably berry-blossom honey...

Sour Cherry-Fruit Slump                             Desserts - Breads / None         
To prepare fruit- Stir together 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in a 9- to 10-inch nonreactive deep-sided skillet or 3-quart wide-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven (see Note). Stir in cranberry (...
Ingredients: Fruit- 3/4 cup sugar, plus more to taste, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup cranberry juice cocktail or orange juice...

Candied Walnut Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Combine walnuts and sugar in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly. After a few minutes, the sugar will liquify. Pay close attention; at this poin stir to cover walnuts with the sugar coa...
Ingredients: Salad, 2 heads Romaine Lettuce (Can use 1 bag of spinach), 3/4 cup craisins, 2 crisp apples...

Chinese Five-Spice Grilled Chicken                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In large bowl, stir sherry, sesame oil, five-spice powder, and ground red pepper. Add chicken to spice mixture and toss until evenly coated. Cover bowl and let stand 15 minutes at room temperat...
Ingredients: 1/4 cup(s) dry sherry, 1 tablespoon(s) Asian sesame oil, 1 teaspoon(s) Chinese five-spice powder, 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground red pepper , cayenne...

Potato Gratin                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Put potatoes in large saucepan. Cover with water, bring to a boil. Cook at medium heat for 3-4 minutes, drain and set aside....
Ingredients: 5 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, 3-4 TBS Butter, 3-4 TBS Flour, Salt...

Roasted Green Beans                             Appetizers / None         
Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Toss the toasted bread crumbs with the butter....
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs, toasted, 1 teaspoon butter, melted, 1 pound green beans, 2 teaspoons olive oil...

Fried Rice                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook bacon ends in until crisp....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup bacon fat (ends), 1 cup chopped brown union, 2 1/2 cups (raw) rice, then cook, about 1/2 cup soy sauce...

Baked Ziti                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook your ziti. Mix the rigutt.. eggs.. parsley... garlic and salt and pepper together.Add some of the grated cheese. Chop the muzzadell up into small cubes but leave about a quarter of it for ...
Ingredients: 2 pounds ziti or any macaroni you like(I like Barilla), 2 jars good sauce or make your own(I like Classico), 3 tub of pound full fat rigutt(ricotta), 1 large muzzadell(mozzerella..I like Sargento or Poly-O)...

Easy Hummus                             Appetizers / None         
Place beans and garlic in a food processor; pulse 5 times or until chopped. Add 1/2 c water and remaining ingredients; pulse until smooth, scraping down side as needed...
Ingredients: 2 (15 oz cans) chick peas, rinsed and drained, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 1/2 c water, 1/4 c Tahini...

Easy French Onion Soup                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Melt butter; add onions and sugar. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes or until onions are tender, but not colored...
Ingredients: 1/4 c. butter, 6 medium sliced onions, 1 tsp. sugar, 1 T. flour...

Easy Healthy Stir Fry                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In a medium pot melt butter and toss in onion. Pour in stock and bring to a boil. Add rice. Put the lid on the pot and cook for 25 min....
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 garlic cloves, minced...

Alpine Mushroom Pasta                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta for 4 minutes. Add cabbage and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the pasta and cabbage are tender, about 4 minutes more. Reserve 1/2 c...
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) whole-wheat fettuccine, 6 cup(s) (about 1 small head) shredded Savoy cabbage, 2 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil, 4 medium portobello mushroom caps, gills removed, thinly sliced...

Baked Penne                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Roast veggies on cooking sheet for 15min. Cook pasta leaving the center still tough....
Ingredients: 2 red peppers cut into strips, 2 zucchini, 2 squash, mushrooms...

3 Cheese Artichocke Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Mix ingredients together, transfer to oven proof dish and bake for 30 minutes @ 350 F...
Ingredients: 1 can artichoke hearts chopped, 1 - 8oz package of cream cheese, 2 cups of mayonnaise , 1 cup grated mozarella cheese...

Sandy's Salad Dressing                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Mix first 9 ingredients and chill. Toss with lettuce and berries. Sprinkle toasted almonds on top....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil or wesson oil, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 garlic cloves,crushed...

Granola                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
In a large bowl, combine iatmeal, almonds, sunflower seeds, wheat germ and cinnamon....
Ingredients: 4 cups large flake oatmeal (1 l), 1 cup sliced almonds (250 ml), 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (125 ml), 1/2 cup wheat germ (125 ml)...

Spinach Dip                             Appetizers / None         
Dry spinach in paper towel first and then chop in food processor. Blend all ingredients....
Ingredients: 2 10-oz. frozen chopped spinach, 1 16-oz. sour cream, 2 cups mayonaise, 6 tablespoons green onions-chopped...

Dilled Potato Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Combine mayonaise, mustard, dill, salt and pepper. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and chill....
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonaise, 1 tablespoon mustard, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill OR 1 1/2 teaspoon dried dill., 1/2 teaspoon salt...

Broccoli Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Make dressing ahead of time. Chill and toss with dressing before sewing....
Ingredients: 2 bunches brocedlo florets, 1 medium red omin, diced, 1 1/4 cups raisins (steam ahead to soften, cool., 1 pound bacon, cut in 1/2 inch pieces, fried until crisp....

Monterey Chicken Salad                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Mix dressing well and refrigerate. Mix together Lettuce, onion. jicama, and cilantro; refrigerate. ...
Ingredients: DRESSING - 3/4 c sour cream , 3/4 c mayo , 2 tsp cumin , 1/2 tsp chili powder ...

Chicken Cordon Bleu                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Pound chicken to tenderize. Fill with ham, cheese, basil. Roll up chicken and brush with butter. Roll in bread crumbs. Bake uncovered 30-40 minutes at 400 degrees. Spoon sauce over chicken before serv...
Ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken breasats, ham- chopped, grated mozarella cheese, basil...

Heidi's Strawberry Shortcake                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Drop by large spoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. (Makes 8-10 biscuits.) Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and done in the center. Cool....
Ingredients: Mix well- , 2 cups flour (I use whole wheat pastry flour) , 4 tsps baking powder , 3/4 tsp salt ...

Bread Sticks-bacon                             Appetizers / None         
Bacon- room temp. Cut in 1/2 and wrap around bread stick. Roll in the Parmesan and bake on cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until bacon is golden....
Ingredients: 1 package Italian bread sticks- cut in 1/2 inch, 1 lb. bacon, 1 cup Parmesan chees., ...

Blueberry Crisp                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees....
Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, chilled...

Crab Fritters                             Appetizers / None         
Saute the shallot in 1 tablespoon of butter...
Ingredients: 1 shallot, peeled and finely minced, 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 2 eggs, lightly beaten...

Sauteed Tomatillos                             Appetizers / None         
Remove the paper husks from the tomatillos. Cut into 1/4 inch thick slices....
Ingredients: 5 small tomatillos (Mexican green tomatoes), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, ...

RED STUFED PEPPER                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
mix ground turkey and whiskey in a mixing bowl...
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turket, 4 tbs dijon mustard, 1/2 cup irish whiskey, 3 sweet red pepper...

Chicken Mushroom Crepes                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Clean and drain mushrooms, slice thinly. Set aside. In mediium sauce pan melt 4 tablespoons butter. Add 1/2 mushrooms and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in flour. Cook and stir 1 minute....
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh mushrooms, 6 tablespoons butter, 1/3 cups flour, 2 chicken boullion cubes, 1 1/2 cups boiling water...

Knott's Berry Farm Spinach and Artichoke Dip                             Appetizers / None         
Heat cream cheese, whipping cream, mayonaise, garlic powder and onion salt in saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Fold in mozzarella, spinach and artichoke hearts and cook over low heat unt...
Ingredients: 1/2 pound cream cheese, 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/2 cup mayonaise, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder...

Tomato and Cucumber Salad Nakano                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Toss the above ingredients in a bowl and serve....
Ingredients: 1 large cucumber, peeled, halved and sliced, 5 medium vine ripe tomatoes cut into wedges, 3 tablespoons of Nakano Seasoned Rice Vinegar, 4 oz. fresh mozzarella cut into bite-size pieces...

Grandma Anzilotti's Baked Chicken                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 350 degrees...
Ingredients: Chicken breasts and or other pieces, Potatoes, peeled and cubed, Yellow onions, quartered, Italian style bread crumbs...

Chinese Five-Spice Grilled Chicken                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In large bowl, stir sherry, sesame oil, five-spice powder, and ground red pepper. Add chicken to spice mixture and toss until evenly coated. Cover bowl and let stand 15 minutes at room temperat...
Ingredients: 1/4 cup(s) dry sherry, 1 tablespoon(s) Asian sesame oil, 1 teaspoon(s) Chinese five-spice powder, 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground red pepper , cayenne...

Cajun Shrimp with Rémoulade Sauce                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Prepare Rémoulade Sauce- In small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days if not serving right away. Makes about 1 cup....
Ingredients: Rémoulade Sauce-, 1/2 cup(s) light mayonnaise, 2 tablespoon(s) ketchup, 2 tablespoon(s) minced celery...

Spicy Garlic Lamb with Cucumber Raita                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Prepare Cucumber Raita- With vegetable peeler, remove several strips of peel from each cucumber. Cut each cucumber lengthwise in half; scoop out seeds. Cut each half lengthwise in half, then cro...
Ingredients: Cucumber Raita- , 6 (about 1 1/2 pounds) Kirby cucumbers, 1 teaspoon(s) salt, 2 cup(s) plain low-fat yogurt...

Southwestern Turkey Fajitas                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Make the Tomatillo Salsa- Preheat broiler. Place tomatillos in broiling pan without rack. Place pan in broiler 5 to 6 inches from source of heat and broil tomatillos 10 minutes or until blackene...
Ingredients: Tomatillo Salsa- , 1 pound(s) tomatillos, husked and rinsed, 1 small poblano chile, cut in half, stems and seeds discarded, 1 small shallot, cut up...

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Parisienne Sause                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Thaw pastry shells. Roll each into a rectangle. Place slice of cheese, ham and chicken on dough. Wrap and seal. Brush with egg white. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes until golden brown....
Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts-boneless, Jack cheese slices, Thin ham slices, Pepperidge Farm pastry shells...

Miso-Glazed Salmon with Edamame Salad                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Prepare Edamame Salad- Cook edamame as label directs; drain. Rinse edamame with cold running water to stop cooking, and drain again....
Ingredients: Edamame Salad- , 1 bag(s) (16 ounces) frozen shelled edamame or frozen baby lima beans, (green soybeans), 1/4 cup(s) seasoned rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil...

Brunch Sausage                             Appetizers / None         
Brown sausage and cut each link in half. Drain thouroughly. Butter a 1 1/2 qt. casserole dish....
Ingredients: 1 pound pork link sausage, 5 medium baking apples, pared and sliced., Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tbl. fresh lemon juice. ...

Jerk Pork Chops with Grilled Pineapple                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
With sharp knife, cut pineapple lengthwise through crown to stem end in 4 wedges, leaving on leafy crown....
Ingredients: 1 baby pineapple, 1/2 regular pineapple, (can be substituted for above ingredient), 1 lime, 2 tablespoon(s) jerk seasoning...

Spinach Balls                             Appetizers / None         
Drain thawed spinach. Squeeze out all moisture. Press with paper towels until dry. Squeeze once more in paper towel. Spinach must be dry. Process lightly- so spinach is a little finer....
Ingredients: 2 cups prepared stuffing mix, 5 eggs, slightly beaten, 2 pkgs frozen chopped spinach, 1 teaspoon garlic salt...

Bread Rounds                             Appetizers / None         
Mix together olives, cheese, green onion, and mayonaise....
Ingredients: Sourdough small round bread, Black chopped olives-small, 1 1/2 lbs. grated cheddar cheese, diced green onion...

Broccoli Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cut flowerets from head of broccoli and place in a large bowl....
Ingredients: 1 head broccoli, flowerets, 1 can pineapple tidbits, 1 small red onion, diced, 2 carrots, shredded...

Penne Pesto With Chicken                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In a skillet put olive oil and chicken pieces cooking until done ad broccoli and cook until done. Cook pasta in boiling water. When chicken and broccoil are cooked add pasta, garlic and pesto toss tog...
Ingredients: 1 Large bunch broccoli rabe trimmed, 1 box (16oz) penne pasta, 2 cloves garlic, 1 chicken breasts...

Sour Cream-Apple Impossible Pie                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease pie plate. Mix apples, raisins, sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; turn into pie plate. Beat remaining ingredients except cinnamon until smooth,15 seconds in blender on h...
Ingredients: 5 cups sliced pared apples, 1 cup raisins, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon...

Holiday Cookies                             Desserts - Breads / Holiday Dish         
In a medium-sized bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream margarine; add sugar gradually and continue creaming until light. Add egg, vanilla, and Sweet 'N Low; be...
Ingredients: 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup margarine...

Party Mints                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Soften butter and combine sugar and cream. Add flavoring and food coloring. Knead well. Press into forms....
Ingredients: 1 pound powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 4 tablespoons cream, Flavoring of your choice...

Stuffed Potatoes Recipe                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Scrub the potatoes and make shallow cuts around their middles to make it easier to cut them in half after baking. Bake the potatoes at 400 degrees until soft, about 1 hour, depending on the size of th...
Ingredients: 3 Large baking potatoes, 2 Large stalks broccoli, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil...

Crackle Top Cookies                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix shortening, sugar and eggs. Beat until fluffy. Add chocolate and then other ingredients. Chill 2 or 3 hours or overnight. Shape into balls then roll in confectioners sugar. Bake on greased baking ...
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon salt...

M and M Cookies                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Blend shortening and sugar. Beat in vanilla and eggs. Sift dry ingredients together and add to wet mixture. Stir in M and M's. Use rest of them for top of cookies. Drop and bake 10 minutes at 375 degr...
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening, 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla...

Cathedral Cookies                             Desserts - Breads / Holiday Dish         
Melt chocolate with butter at a warm heat; stir to blend. Stir in eggs until mixture is smooth. Pour over marshmallows; mix until all marshmallows are coated. Chill about 1 hour; stir occasionally. Fo...
Ingredients: 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate bits, 1/4 cup butter, 1-10 ounce package miniature colored marshmallows, 2 eggs, beaten...

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Beat egg, water, butter, shortening, sugar and about half of the cake mix (dry) until smooth. Stir in remaining cake mix, the oats, chocolate pieces and nuts. Drop by teaspoo...
Ingredients: 1 egg, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1/2 cup shortening...

Snicker Doodles                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt together, blend well. Add flour a little at a time and mix well. Chill dough. Make into small balls. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minute...
Ingredients: A little more then 1 cup of shortening, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons cream of tarter...

Sugar Snap Pea & Cherry Tomato Pasta Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-fat         
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for cooking pasta. Meanwhile, puree cottage cheese until smooth in a blender or mini food processor. Add buttermilk and oil; process until smooth. Scrape in...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese, 1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk (see Tip), 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill...

Strawberry Bruschetta                             Desserts - Breads / Low-fat         
Toast bread in a toaster. ...
Ingredients: 4 thick slices whole-wheat bread, 6 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, 2 teaspoons lemon juice...

EatingWell Waffles                             Breakfast - Brunch / Low-fat         
Stir whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Whisk buttermilk, the egg yolk, oil and vanilla (if using) in a separate bowl. Add the wet ingredients t...
Ingredients: 1 cup whole-wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour , 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt...

Garlic-Rosemary Mushrooms                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-fat         
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until just beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add mushrooms, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost dry, 8 to ...
Ingredients: 1 ounce bacon (about 11/2 slices), chopped, 1 1/2 pounds mixed mushrooms- see below, such as cremini, shiitake (stemmed) and portobello, cut into 1/4-inch slices, 2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped...

Warm Chocolate Pudding                             Desserts - Breads / Low-fat         
Lightly beat egg with a fork in a medium bowl....
Ingredients: 1 large egg, 2 1/4 cups nonfat or low-fat milk, divided, 2/3 cup sugar, divided, 1/8 teaspoon salt...

Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Season chicken with pepper and salt on both sides....
Ingredients: 2 5-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and tenders removed (see Tip) , 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon canola oil...

Maple-Glazed Chicken Breasts                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
Whisk syrup, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and pepper in a small, shallow dish. Add chicken and turn to coat with the marinade; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning once....
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, minced...

Vegetable Fried Rice                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
Combine rice and broth in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 12 to 14 minutes. Spread the rice out on a large plate and let s...
Ingredients: 1 cup instant brown rice , 1 cup vegetable broth, 2 eggs, lightly beaten, 2 teaspoons canola oil...

Chocolate Sauce                             Sauces / Low-fat         
Sift together cocoa, cornstarch and sugar in a small saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk. Whisk in corn syrup. Bring to a boil, whisking. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened. Remove from heat ...
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch , 3/4 teaspoon sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons skim milk...

Burgers - Chicken or Turkey Burgers                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Saute onion over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. In small bowl whisk together egg, milk, worcestershire and soy sauce....
Ingredients: 1/3 cup finely diced onion, 1 tsp canola oil, 1 egg white (I used whole egg), 2 Tbsp milk...

Brownie Sundae                             Desserts - Breads / Holiday Dish         
make the brownies...
Ingredients: Brownies, Ice cream, frosting, whipcream...

Black Beans                             Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian         
Rinse black beans, put them in a large pot and add water until covered 1/4 inch. Add half green pepper and onion. Add lemon pepper, garlic powder and onion powder, let set over night. The longer they ...
Ingredients: 1 bag dry black beans, 2 large green peppers, 2 large white onions, 4 cloves garlic...

September salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Mix all ingredients. Add vinaigrette - chill until serving....
Ingredients: 2 large swee peppers - mix of red, yellow & orange cut into 3/4 inch pieces, 2 large crisp apples - she uses Gala cut into 3/4 inch pieces, 2 celery ribs - cut into 1/4 inch diagonal pieces, 1/4 c dried cranberries...

Fresh Salsa & Guacamole Duo                             Appetizers / None         
Finely dice tomatoes using Chef's Knife. Finely chop onion using Food Chopper. Place tomatoes and Onion in Classic Batter Bowl. Add cilantro, lime juice, salt and ground red pepper to tomato mixture, ...
Ingredients: 6 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely diced (1 1/2 cups), 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro, 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice...

Red Cabbage                             Appetizers / None         
- melt butter and saute onions - shred cabbage - vinegar - wine and cloves Cook until welted....
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 onions, 1 whole red cabbage, 1/2 tablespoon salt...

Chicken Salad Sandwiches                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook oven at 350...
Ingredients: 6 1/2 chicken breasts with bone and skin, 1/2 of a brown onion , 3 small celery stalks, dill...

Hot Artichoke Dip                             Appetizers / None         
Defrost and press artichoke hearts in a paper towel until dry....
Ingredients: 1 cup Best Foods mayonaise, 3/4 cup grated parmesan, 3 oz. cream cheese, 1 garlic clove-minced...

Lost Chicken                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat oven to 350....
Ingredients: Four 1/2 chicken breasts, Salt and pepper to taste, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 package Italian salad dressing mix...

Chinese Chicken Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Heat oil in wok (or 3 inch deep heavy pan) to 375 to 400 degrees. Drop rice sticks, handful at a time, into hot oil. Noodles will puff immediately. As soon as they stop crackling, remove noodles at on...
Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2-oz.) package rice stick noodles, broken into 3 inch long portions, 4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin, 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded, 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds...

Meatballs                             Appetizers / None         
Mix together...
Ingredients: 1 package ground round approx 1.25 lb., 2 garlic (minced), 1 egg, 1 slice whitebread...

Bullock's Oriental Chicken Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cut chicken into bite size pieces. Bake almonds on cookie sheet until light brown. 300 degrees for about 5 minutes....
Ingredients: 2 heads lettuce, 6 chicken breast halves, 6 oz. package sliced almonds, 1 small package rice sticks (optional)...

Chicken with homemade herb cheese                             Appetizers / None         
Mix first 10 ingredients in medium bowl until smooth. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead.)...
Ingredients: 1 8-oz. package cream cheese, room temperature, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature, 1 1/2 tablespoons whipping cream, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder...

Chicken Fila Packets                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Rinse and dry chicken. In small bowl, mix onions, mayonaise, lemon juice, tarragon, and 2 cloves of the garlic. Set aside. Combine remaining 1 clove garlic with butter....
Ingredients: 3 whole chicken breasts (1-lb each) skinned, boned, and split, 3/4 cup each- chopped green onions, mayonaise., 3 Tablespoons lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoons dried tarragon...

Smoked Turkey Spring Rolls                             Appetizers / None         
Mix cucumbers and 3/4 teaspoon salt in strainer; let stand 15 minutes. Rinse well. Squeeze cucumbers dry. Wrap in kitchen towel to remove excess moisture....
Ingredients: 3 English hothouse cucumbers, coarsely grated, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 9 tablespoons plum sauce, 3 tablespoons rice vinegar...

Potato Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
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Ingredients: 10 lbs Russet Potatoes, 2 Doz eggs (grated), 1 bunch celery (diced fine- also some of the leaves), 2 4-oz. jars diced pimentos...

Roasted Beans                             Appetizers / None         
Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Toss the toasted bread crumbs with the butter....
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs, toasted, 1 teaspoon butter, melted, 1 pound green beans, 2 teaspoons olive oil...

Wine Burgers                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Saute beef and onion in 1 tbsp. oil until meat is nicely brown, separate into bits with fork. Sprinkle flour over meat and blend well....
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef, 1/2 med. onion grated, 3 tbsp. flour, 1/3 cup cooking wine...

Split Pea Soup                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cook ham in about 12 cups of water plus 14 oz. can vegetable broth. (About 1 1/2 to 2 hours) Until meat falls off bone....
Ingredients: Large ham bone (Honey baked if possible), Extra ham slices/ pieces, 12 cups water , 14 oz. can vegetable broth...

Stuffing                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
In another pan, cook 12 oz. sausage. Crumble fine, drain in strainer. Add vegetables. Refrigerate overnite....
Ingredients: 1/2 of a brown onion- chopped, 1 bunch, less 3 stalks celery, coursly chopped, Cook above in 1 1/2 cubes butter until tender., 12 oz. Jimmy Dean Reg. Pork Sausage...

Alaskan Salmon Marinade                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Blend together first 7 ingredients...
Ingredients: 1/2 bottle of Amber beer, 1/2 cup oranage marmalade, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 3 TBspoons sugar...

Alaskan Fiery Pale Prawns                             Appetizers / Low-carb         
Shell the shrimp leaving the tails on. Place shrimp in large ziploc or bowl. In another small bowl, stir together the pale ale, honey, cornstarch, garlic and cayenne. Add to the shrimp and let mari...
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs of raw shrimp, 2/3 cup of pale ale, 1/3 cup of honey, 3 TBspoons of cornstarch...

Sweet Tomatillo Sauce                             Sauces / None         
Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into a 1 1/2 quart heavy saucepan, add pod and remaining ingredients and simmer uncovered over moderate heat until tomatillos are very tender. About 15 mins. D...
Ingredients: 1/2 vanilla been halved lengthwise, 1/2 lb small fresh tomatillos, husked, rinsed and chopped, 3/4 cup of light brown sugar, 1/4 cup of water...

Sloan's rub                             Entrees - Maindishes / Grilling         
mix together, coat ribs with rub...
Ingredients: 1 TBspoon of chilli, 1/2 tspoon of paprika, 1/2 tspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 tspoon of coriander...

Bourbon Pecan Smashed Sweet Potatoes                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Holiday Dish         
Bring water to boil in a medium pot. Add sweet potatoes and cook for 12-15 mins. Drain potatoes and leave in the colander. Return the pan to medium heat and add the butter, next add the nuts and toa...
Ingredients: 3 medium sweet potatoes (not yams) peeled and cut into chunks, 3 TBspoons of butter, cut into small pieces, 1/2 cup of chopped pecans, 3 TBspoons of brown sugar...

Baked Samosa Rolls                             Appetizers / None         
Steam the potatoes and pumpkin until almost tender. Transfer the vegies to a bowl, add the peas, mix well and set aside. Heat the butter in a skillet on medium-low heat. Add the cumin seeds and toa...
Ingredients: 3 large potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch cubes, 1 cup pumpkin or sweet potato , 1/2 cup of peas, 1 TBspoon of butter...

Homemade Buttermilk Buscits                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Sift together dry ingredients. Cut in the shortening with a fork or pastry blender, it will be coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk all at once and stir until the dough follows the fork around the bowl....
Ingredients: 2 cups sifted flour (bread flour is best), 3 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. baking soda...

Italiano Spread-                              Appetizers / None         
Heat grill to medium heat, place neufchatel cheese on 8 inch square sheet of heavy-duty foil - double for extra strength; top with pesto, tomatoes and shredded cheese. place foil on grill; cover with...
Ingredients: 1 pkg 8oz Neufchatel cheese , 1/4 c pesto , 1 plum tomato, chopped , 1/4 c finely shredded italian five cheese blend ...

Fruit and Almond Salad-                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Combine all ingredients except dressing in large bowl Drizzle with dressing just before serving; toss and coat ...
Ingredients: 1 pkg (5oz) salad greens , 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained , 1 c. fresh raspberries , 1 c. 2% shredded mozzarella cheese ...

Ranch-style Steak kabobs                              Entrees - Maindishes / Grilling         
Heat grill to medium-high heat. cook potatoes in boiling water 12-14 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool slightly Reserve half of dressing. Thread meat, accordion style onto 4 skewers, alternating p...
Ingredients: 4 new potatoes cut in half , 1/4 c ranch dressing, divided , 1 lb boneless beef sirloin steak cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices , 8 cherry tomatoes ...

Cookies and Creme pudding pops                             Desserts - Breads / Kids         
beat pudding mix and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 minutes place cookies in resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Use rolling pin to crush cookies Add cookies and cool whip to pudding; stir just until...
Ingredients: 1 pkg chocolate instant pudding , 2 c. cold milk , 6 oreo cookies , 1/2 c thawed cool whip ...

Strawberry Pretzel Squares                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Heat oven to 350' mix pretzel crumbs, 1/4 c sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9 in pan bake 10 min. Cool ...
Ingredients: 2 cups crushed pretzels , 1/2 c sugar, divided , 2/3 c. butter - melted , 1 1/2 pkg (8 oz each) cream cheese softened ...

Coookies-Soft Chocolate Chip                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven at 350 deg. Sift together flour and baking soda. Set aside....
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 Cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar...

Chessy Fiesta Bean Dip                             Appetizers / Gameday-Tailgate         
Heat beans in heavy bowl in microwave till hot. Stir in remaining ingredients and heat again. Garnish with chopped green onions and salsa. Serve with tortilla chips. It works great to put into a crock...
Ingredients: One 15-ounce can refried beans , 2 cloves of garlic, minced , 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin , 2 teaspoons chili powder...

Easy Beef Burgundy                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
mix together and let rest for 15 minutes...
Ingredients: 1-2 lb stewmeat, 4-6 carrots, sliced, 2-3 ribs celery, large onions sliced or bag of frozen pearl onions...

Holiday Gravy                             Sauces / Low-fat         
Blend in a bowl, 1 cup cold broth with flour until smooth. Heat remaining broth with bouillon cubes in sauce pan....
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups canned chicken broth, 1/2 cup flour , 2 chicken bouillon cubes, 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet...

Potato Gratin                             Appetizers / None         
Melt butter, add onion and saute, for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and potatoes and saute until potatoes soften slightly. (2-3 minutes)...
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, 1 onion (brown) cut in strips, 2 clove garlic, minced, 5 large Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and thinly sliced...

Vodka Punch                             Beverages / None         
Stir together with lemon slices in a pitcher with ice....
Ingredients: 1 cup grape juice, 1 liter bottle gingerale, 1 1/2 cups vodka, lemon slices...

Fried Rice                             Appetizers / None         
Cook bacon ends in until crisp....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup bacon fat (ends), 1 cup chopped brown union, 2 1/2 cups (raw) rice, then cook, about 1/2 cup soy sauce...

Tree-Trimming Cider Punch                             Beverages / None         
Pour apple cider into large pot. Insert 6 cloves into each apple. Add apples and cinnamon sticks to pot. Bring to boil....
Ingredients: 1 gallon apple cider, 12 whole cloves, 2 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Rome Beauty), peeled, left whole, 2 cinnamon sticks ...

Rhubarb Crisp                              Desserts - Breads / None         
In mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, oats, butter and cinnamon; mix together until crumbly. Press half of the brown sugar and oats mixture into a buttered 8-inch square baking dish. Top with th...
Ingredients: 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats, 1/2 cup melted butter...

Cran-Raspberry Fizz                              Beverages / None         
Slice two of the limes using Ultimate Mandoline fitted with v-shaped blade; set aside. Pour cranberry juice concentrate and water into pitcher. ...
Ingredients: 4 limes, divided, 1 can (12 ounces) frozen cranberry juice concentrate , 3 cups cold water , 1 pint raspberry sorbet, softened ...

Toll House Cookies                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Sift flour once before measuring then sift soda and salt. Cream shortening until soft....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. of sifted flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. salt, 1 c. shortening...

Chicken Divan                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cover chicken with foil and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Skin bone and cut chicken into bite size pieces. Cook broccoli-dont overcook....
Ingredients: 8 half chicken breasts, 2 pkgs. chopped broccoli, 2 cans cream of chicken soup, 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms-sliced...

Sausages in Vermouth                             Appetizers / None         
Cut sausage into thirds, Brown, and drain fat....
Ingredients: 3 pagages Brown&Serve pork sausage., 1 cup dry vermouth, 2 tsp. minced onion, 2 tsp. mustard...

Fried Artichoke Hearts                             Appetizers / None         
Dip hearts in egg...
Ingredients: 1/2 c. flour, 1/4 c. cornmeal, 2 tsp. Italian seasoning, 2 eggs-beaten...

Ginger-lime Chicken Thighs                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. In a small bowl, combine ginger, lime juice, curry powder, scallions, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4...
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons curry powder, 4 scallions, minced...

Portobello, Broccoli, and Red-Pepper Melts                             Appetizers / None         
Heat broiler, with a rack set 4 inches from heat. On a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, toss broccoli with oil; season with salt and pepper. Broil, tossing once or twice, until broccoli b...
Ingredients: 1 small head broccoli, cut into small florets (stalk discarded), 1 tablespoon olive oil, coarse salt and ground pepper, 4 portobello mushrooms (stems removed), sliced 1/2 inch thick...

Egg Drop Soup with Chicken and Noodles                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Bring the broth, 1 1/2 cups water, soy sauce, garlic and ginger to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium-size saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and cook broth mixture for 10 minutes....
Ingredients: 4 cups low sodium chicken broth, 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, 3 garlic cloves, smashed, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger...

Paradise Punch                             Beverages / None         
Measure drink mix into cap to 2-quart line. Place in plastic or glass pitcher. Add water and juice; stir to dissolve. Refrigerate until ready to serve....
Ingredients: Kool-Aid Tropical Punch Flavor Sugar-Sweetened Soft Drink Mix or any red flavor, 2 cups water, 2 cups pineapple or orange juice, 1 bottle (1 liter) chilled club soda or seltzer...

Berry-Peach Cobbler with Sugared Almonds                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 350. To prepare filling, combine blueberryies, blackberries, and peaches in a 13X9-inch baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 1/2 tablespo...
Ingredients: .------------Filling------------., 3 6 oz. packages fresh blueberries, 3 5.6 oz. packages fresh blackberries, 3 medium peaches, peeled and sliced cooking spray...

Melt in your mouth cinnimon pancakes                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Put pan on stove. Turn nob to 7 or 8. Mist with cooking spray....
Ingredients: 1 cup plain pancake mix, 4 tbsp. vegetable oil, Pan, Cooking Spray...

Itachi Royal Eggs                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
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Ingredients: 2 eggs, 2 cups Parmesaun Cheese, Spaghetti Noodles, ...

Breakfast strata                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
In a skillet over medium heat, brown sausage for 4-6 minutes. Add mushrooms and saute until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. season with black pepper. Remove from heat and cool slightly....
Ingredients: 8 ounces sausage crumbled, 1 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced, fresh ground pepper to taste, seasoned melba toast rounds (cover baking dish)...

Torta Caprese (chocolate almond cake)                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 9 inch springform pan. In a food prosessor gring the almonds very fine....
Ingredients: 8 oz almonds (about 1 1/2 cups), 1/2 pound unsalted butter, 1 cup sugar, 6 large eggs, separeted...

VANILLA EXTRACT                             Sauces / None         
Cut vanilla beans in half lengthwise stopping short about 1-inch from end....
Ingredients: 2 bottles (750 ml. each) vodka, 2 TBS. dark rum, 25 vanilla beans - extra to insert into bottles, 4-oz. bottles...

O Charleys Rolls                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix Crisco oil, boiling water, salt and sugar. Dissolve yeast into 1/2 cup lukewarm water, then pour into oil mixture above. Add one large beaten egg and mix. Add- 3 cups all purpose flour an...
Ingredients: Mix, ½ Cup Crisco oil , ½ cup boiling water , 1 teaspoon salt ...

PATIO PORK CHOPS                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
BROWN PORK CHOPS IN LARGE SKILLET OR IN ELECTRIC SKILLET.ADD SALT AND PEPPER IF DESIRED. DRAIN EXCESS GREASE. IN ELECTRIC SKILLET BROWN CHOPS AT 325 WITH SALT ON BOTTOM OF SKILLET TO START....
Ingredients: 4-6 PORK CHOPS, 7 OZ. MOUNTAIN DEW OR LEMON LIME SODA, 1/4 CUP ONIONS OR 2 TBSP DRIED MINCED ONIONS, 1 CUP KETCHUP...

CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
BAKE CHICKEN IN FOIL AT 400 DEGREE FOR ABOUT ONE HOUR THEN SHRED. OR BUY PRE COOKED CHICKEN AND SHRED.CUT TORTILLAS IN 1 INCH SQUARES. CHOP ONION. GRATE CHEESE....
Ingredients: 4-6 CHICKEN BREASTS, 1 1/2 DOZEN CORN TORTILLAS, 1 CAN CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP , 1/2 LARGE ONION...

HAWAIIAN STUFFED CHICKEN                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
HEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES...
Ingredients: 4-6 BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS, 2/3 CUP HOT WATER, 2 TBSP BUTTER OR MARGARINE, 2 CUPS CHICKEN STOVE TOP STUFFING IN THE CANISTER...

TUNA CASSEROLE                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
MIX ALL TOGETHER, BUT CRUMBS AND 1/2 CUP OF CHEESE. PUT IN 9X9 PAN TOP WITH REMAINING CHEESE AND CRUMBS. BAKE AT 350 DEGREES FOR 30-40 MINUTES UNTIL CHEESE IS MELTED...
Ingredients: 4 - 5 HANDFULS OF EGG NOODLES, 2 CANS OF TUNA, DRAINED, CORN OF HOMINY, DRAINED, 1 CAN CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP ...

SLOPPY JOES                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
BROWN HAMBURGER AND DRAIN IF NEEDED. MIX ALL TOGETHER AND HEAT....
Ingredients: 1 TSP SALT, 1/2 TSP PEPPER, 1 TBSP PAPRIKA, 1 TSP SUGAR...

Diet Breakfast Smoothie                             Breakfast - Brunch / Low-fat         
Puree yogurt with fruit juice in a blender until smooth. With the motor running, add fruit through the hole in the lid and continue to puree until smooth. ...
Ingredients: 1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt, 1/4 cup fruit juice (apple, cherry, apricot, papaya, etc), 1 1/2 cups frozen fruit (e.g. blueberries, raspberries, peaches, pineapple), ...

Wake Up Smoothie                             Breakfast - Brunch / Low-carb         
Combine orange juice, banana, berries, tofu (or yogurt) and sugar (or Splenda), if using, in a blender; cover and blend until creamy. Serve immediately. ...
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups orange juice, preferably calcium-fortified, 1 banana, 1 1/4 cups frozen berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and/or strawberries, 1/2 cup low-fat silken tofu or low-fat plain yogurt...

Lemon and Dill Chicken                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until well browned on both sides, about 3 m...
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1-1 1/4 pounds) , Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste, 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive or canola oil, divided, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion...

Garden Gazpacho                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Chop all vegetables coarsely for processing in a food processor or blender. Process vegetables in batches, pouring into a large non-aluminum bowl to mix. Add vinegar and oil. Refrigerate for 3 hours b...
Ingredients: About 7 ripe tomatoes or 1-28 oz. can Muir Glen diced tomatoes, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 jalapeno pepper (seeds and ribs removed if desired)...

Cheesy Beer Toast                             Appetizers / None         
Melt the butter in a heavy pot. Whisk in flour, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce well. ...
Ingredients: Heavy bread, toasted, 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp AP Flour, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce...

Popovers                              Appetizers / None         
Heat oven to 425. Combine all ingredients in a blender (flour last). Blend until smooth....
Ingredients: 3 eggs, 3 tbsp melted butter, 1 1/2 c. milk, 1/2 tsp salt ...

Spiced Pumpkin Bread                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Preheat oven to 350. Butter and flour two 9x5x3 inch loaf pans. Beat sugar and oil in a large bowl to blend. Mix in eggs and pumpkin...
Ingredients: 3 c. sugar, 1 c. vegetable oil, 3 eggs, 1 15-ounce can solid pack pumpkin...

Apricot Raspberry Bars                             Desserts - Breads / None         
With a mixer, blend first four ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. AP flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 c. brown sugar, 1 1/2 c. oats ...

Pineapple Upside Down Cake                             Desserts - Breads / None         
In a cast iron skillet, cook brown sugar, butter and pineapple juice to a boil. Boil 5 minutes until soft ball stage. Add pineapple and cherries. Cover mixture with cake batter being sure to seal ...
Ingredients: 1 c. brown sugar, 1/3 stick butter, 1/4 c. pineapple juice, 1 can pineapple rings...

Frozen Key Lime Pie                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Whisk together egg yolks, sugar and 1/4 c. of the lime juice atop a double boiler until thick (3-5 minutes)....
Ingredients: 1 prepared graham cracker crust, 6 large egg yolks, 1/4 c. sugar, 1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk...

Baked salmon                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C). Grease baking sheet and set aside....
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 small chopped onion, 1/2 tsp minced garlic, salt pepper...

Spinach (or swiss chard) & ricotta pie                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Preheat over tp 400 degrees. Thaw pie shell for about 10 minutes. Prick the sides and base of shell with a fork. Bake for 10 - 15 minutes until golden. Set aside to cool. Reduce temp to 350....
Ingredients: 1 9 inch frozen deep dish pie shell, 1 bunch swiss chard or spinach, 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup green onions or leeks...

Lemon Meringue Pie Filling                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix sugar, flour, salt, water, egg yolks and lemon juice together for filling. Pour into pie crust....
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups sugar, 1/2 cup flour, dash of salt, 1-1/4 cups water...

Custard Philly Pie                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Gradually add the sugar to the cream cheese, blending until smooth. Beat the eggs slightly, add the milk and vanilla. Slowly add to the cheese mixture, stirring until will blended....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar, 1-8 ounce package cream cheese, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup milk...

Winter Orange Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Place raisins in a bowl and cover with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes, then dry on towel. Combine celery, orange and mayonnaise which has been blended with the applesauce. Mix lightly and serve at...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup seedless raisins, 1 cup finely chopped celery and leaves, 2 cups orange sections cut into cubes, 1/2 cup mayonnaise...

Double Divinity                             Desserts - Breads / Holiday Dish         
Cook mixture one in a saucepan, stirring until the sugar is dissolved; then cook, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 246 degrees....
Ingredients: Mixture one ingredients-, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup light corn syrup...

Rock Candy                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix above ingredients together in a small saucepan. Boil with lid until steam flows freely. Remove lid and insert a thermometer and cook to 250 degrees. Add, food coloring as desired. Continue cooking...
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, dash of salt...

Hot Chocolate Mix                             Beverages / None         
Mix above ingredients thoroughly....
Ingredients: 10 to 12 quart box powdered milk, 16 ounces (or more) Coffee Mate or substitute, 2 pound can Quick or substitute, 4 tablespoons cocoa or more (if you do use more Coffee Mate)...

Red Lobster Cheese Biscuits                             Desserts - Breads / None         
To cold water, add bisquik and cheese, blending in a mixing bowl. Mix until dough is firm....
Ingredients: Dough, 1 1/4 lbs Bisquik, 3 oz freshly shredded cheddar cheese, 11 oz cold water...

Peanut Butter-Caramel Apples                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Coat the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Add caramel, peanut butter and water; whisk until smooth. Add apples; stir to coat. Cover. Cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours. Serve topped with ice...
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray, 1 12 oz jar caramel ice cream topping, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup water...

Banana Split Cake III                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Bake cake as directed on package. Cool completely....
Ingredients: 1 18.25 oz package yellow cake mix, 2 3.5 oz pkgs instant vanilla pudding mix, 1 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened, 1 1/2 cups milk...

Chunky Beef Vegetable Soup                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Pour the vegetable juice and water into slow cooker. Add beef, vegetables, ketchup, bouillon and pepper; stir gently. Place lid on slow cooker....
Ingredients: 1 Reynolds Slow Cooker Liner, 3 cups vegetable juice, 2 cups hot water, 1 pound beef for stew, cut into 1 inch cubes...

Chicken Noodle Soup                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
In a large stockpot, saute celery and onion in butter or margaine. Add chicken, carrots, water, bouillon cubes, marjoram, black pepper, bay leaf and parsley. Simmer for 30 minutes....
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat, 1 cup chopped celery, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup butter...

The Best Steak Marinade                             Sauces / None         
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup soy sauce...

Loaded Baked Potato Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Piece the potatoes with a fork; brush with evoo. Bake until tender, 1 hour. Let cool, then cut into bite sized pieces....
Ingredients: 7 lbs baking potatoes, Evoo, 2 lbs bacon, cut crosswise into 1 inch pieces, 2 sticks (1/2 pound) butter, softened...

Spinach Artichoke Dip                             Appetizers / None         
Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in...
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped, 6 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 pkg 10oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry...

Frog Eye Pasta Salad                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cool Acini Di Pepe macaroni- Bring 6 cups water to a rapid boil in 3 quart saucepan. Add 2 teaspoons salt. (Can add 1 tbsp oil to prevent macaroni from sticking together) Slowly add 1 cup Acini Di Pep...
Ingredients: 1 cup Acini Di Pepe Macaroni, 3/4 cup Sugar, 2 tbsp. Flour, 1/2 tsp. Salt...

Lemony Sugar Snap & Chicken Stir-Fry                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Cut chicken into 1-by-2-inch strips; season with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow pan and dredge the chicken strips in it, shaking off excess. (Discard any leftover flour.)...
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat, 1/4 tsp. salt, or to taste, freshly ground pepper taste, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour...

Peach Coffee Cake                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan....
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sour cream, 1 tsp. vanilla extract...

Green Bean Casserole                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Vegetarian         
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in a saucepan and add the onions. Sautee the onions until soft....
Ingredients: 2 tbs. butter, 1 tbs. all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. black pepper...

Easy Breaded Chicken                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C)....
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts, 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing, 2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs, ...

Easy Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Brown beef over medium heat. Drain off fat....
Ingredients: 12 ounces spaghetti, 1 lb. lean ground beef, 1 tsp. salt, 3/4 tsp. white sugar...

Andies Mint Cookies                             Desserts - Breads / Holiday Dish         
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat margarine, brown sugar and water in saucepan over low heat until margarine is melted. Add chocoate chips and cook, stirring until partially melted. Remove from heat...
Ingredients: 3/4 cup margarine, 1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tbsp. water, 12 oz. pkg. chocolate chops...

Candy Cane Cookies                             Desserts - Breads / Holiday Dish         
Into a mixing bowl, measure flour, butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, salt, and egg. Beat with hand-held electric mixer at low speed until mixture is well blended, scraping bowl a few times....
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) butter, softened, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla extract...

Cool Taco Dip                             Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian         
Get out and 8x8 baking dish....
Ingredients: 16 oz. can of refried beans, 8 oz. sour cream, 14.5 ounces of petite diced tomatoes and green chilies, 1/4 of a 4.25 oz. can of ripe olives...

Tart Cherry Pie                             Desserts - Breads / None         
In saucepan, combine 3/4 cup of the sugar, the cornstarch and 3 cup of cherry liquid. Stir the liquid into the cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat till the mixture thickens and bubbles...
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup sugar, 5 tbsp. cornstarch, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, 3 1/2 cup tart pitted cherries and 1 cup liquid (or 2 cans - 16 oz.)...

Kevin's Tea                             Beverages / None         
Fill up large pot with water. Add the tea bags. Let it simmer for 8 hours....
Ingredients: tea bags, water, , ...

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)....
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup white sugar, 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 eggs...

Applesauce Coffe Cake                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Cream butter or margarine with sugar. Add applesauce; beat well. Stir flour, soda, and spices. Add nuts and raisins....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup chilled applesauce, 2 cups all-purpose flour...

Cinnamon Coffee Cake                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Greae a 9x13 inch baking pan, or a 10 inch Bundt cake pan....
Ingredients: 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix, 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix, 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix, 4 eggs...

Sweet Grilled Cheese                             Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals         
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spread butter onto one side of a piece of bread and place butter side down in the skillet. Place one piece of cheese on top of the bread, then sprinkle with brown suga...
Ingredients: 2 slices white bread, 2 slices American cheese, 2 tsp. brown sugar, 2 tsp. softened butter...

Grilled Cheese with Tomato                             Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals         
Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice, butter side down, in a skillet; top with half of the cheese. Layer with tomato and remaining cheese; sprinkle with oregano and basil....
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. butter or margarine, softened, 2 slices Italian bread, 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 2 slices tomato or slice up 3 baby tomatoes...

Potato Wedges                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Mix dry spices and oil. Dredge potatoes in mixture....
Ingredients: 8 baking potatoes, scrubbed, cut into wedges, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese or shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste...

Fruit Dip                             Sauces / None         
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, stirring until well blended....
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 tbsp. honey, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ground ginger...

Turkey Wrap                             Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals         
Spread Ranch dressing on each tortilla....
Ingredients: 4 flour tortillas, 8 slices deli turkey, 4 leaves Romaine lettuce, 1 tomato, sliced...

Ham and Cheese Pinwheels                             Appetizers / None         
Spread cream cheese over one side of each tortilla....
Ingredients: 4 flour tortillas, 8 oz. cream cheese, 8 slices deli ham, ...

Banana Smoothie                             Beverages / Quick Meals         
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth....
Ingredients: 1 banana, frozen, 3/4 cup milk, , ...

Kiwi Smoothie                             Beverages / Quick Meals         
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Top with ice and a slice of kiwi, if desired....
Ingredients: ripe kiwis, peeled and cut into chunks, 1 1/3 cup apple juice, 1 cup frozen yogurt, honey or sugar to taste...

Orange Peach Smoothie                              Beverages / None         
Puree peach slices with orange juice, in a blender....
Ingredients: 3 cups orange juice, 2 cups frozen peach slices, 1 cup frozen vanilla yogurt, ...

The Best Taco Dip                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Brown the meat in a skillet. Drain off the grease....
Ingredients: 1 lb of ground beef, 1 bar of cream cheese, 1 jar of salsa (mild, medium, or hot), 1 packet of taco seasoning...

Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine all ingredients for crust and mix until crumbly. Pat half of the mixture into a 13x9x2 inch baking pan....
Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats , 1 cup brown sugar , 1/4 teaspoon salt , 1 1/2 cups flour ...

Macaroni and Cheese                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 375F. Grease casserole dish. Set aside....
Ingredients: 1 box (1 lb.) pasta, 4 tbsp. butter, 3 tbsp. flour, 1 1/2 cups milk...

Macaroni and Cheese                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 375F. Grease casserole dish. Set aside....
Ingredients: 1 box (1 lb.) pasta, 4 tbsp. butter, 3 tbsp. flour, 1 1/2 cups milk...

sunshine punch (slightly alcoholic)                             Beverages / None         
in a blender, mix bananas, oj, lemonade, and sugar....
Ingredients: 2 bananas, 12 oz can frozen oj concentrate, 12 oz can frozen lemonade concentrate, 1 1/4 cup sugar...

Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix all ingredients....
Ingredients: Crust-, 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons butter, melted, 3 tablespoons sugar...

Johnny Marzetti                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Saute onion, green pepper, celery until clear. Remove and cook meat until brown. Add salt....
Ingredients: 1 pkg wide noodles, 1 large onion, 1 1/2 lbs of ground beef, 2 cans water...

Christmas Eve Shortcut Cinnamon Buns                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Lightly grease a 10-inch bundt cake pan. Place the pecans, frozen rolls into the pan and sprinkle with brown sugar, the pudding mix and cinnamon. Pour melted butter over the top....
Ingredients: 20 unbaked frozen dinner rolls, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon...

Navratan Korma                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
10 number almonds 2 number Bay Leaf 1 cup beans 1 cup Califlower 1 cup carrot 1/2 cup cashew nuts 1 bunch coriander leaves 1/2 tsp coriander powder 2 tbsp cream 1 tsp ginger garlic ...
Ingredients: , , , ...

Pizza Nachos                             Appetizers / None         
Heat over to 450 degrees F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil. Cut pizza crust into pieces and place on baking sheer. Brush marinara sauce on top and sprinkle with cheese and pepperoni. Bake 6-8 mi...
Ingredients: 1 large prebaked pizza crust, 3/4 cup marinara sauce, 3/4 cup shredded Italian cheese mix, 1/4 cup chopped pepperoni...

Chocolate Brownies                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 inch rectangular baking pan with wax paper. In large bowl over simmering water, melt butter and chocolate, and mix until smooth. Add cherries and nuts if desired...
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 7 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), broken up, 2 1/2 oz dried sour cherries (optional), 1 oz chopped nuts (optional)...

Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Stir together peanut butter, sugar, and egg in larg emixing bowl. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Put some sugar on plate and roll balls in it to coat. Place 2 inches apart o...
Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter, smooth or chunky, 1 cup sugar, plus more for rolling, 1 egg, ...

None Flop Coconut Tart                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Place all the ingredients into a mixing bowl. Beat well until everything is mixed in well. Pour mixture into a Pyrex dish. Let it stand for a minute or two. Then place it in a preheated oven and bake ...
Ingredients: 4 Eggs , 50ml Margarine , ½ Cup self raising Flour, 1Cup Sugar...

Banana Nut Bread                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Cream together butter and sugar. ...
Ingredients: 1 stick softened butter or 1/2 C. Crisco , 1 1/3C. Sugar, 2 Eggs, 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring...

Sweet Bbq Chicken Kabobs                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Put the chicken, pineapple, and pepper chunks on bbq skewers. Place them all in a large baking dish. Mix bbq sauce and o.j. concentrate and pour over kabobs. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinade f...
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces , 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh works best, but canned is ok too) , 1 each, red and green peppers, cut into chunks , 1/2 cup bbq sauce ...

CREAMY JELL-O LAYERS                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Dissolve- 1 pkg (3oz) Jell-o Gelatin, any flavor in 1 1/2 cups of boiling water. Whisk in 2 cups frozen Cool Whip Whipped Topping Pour into individual dishes. Chill until set. Top with fresh sliced ...
Ingredients: 1 pkg (3oz) Jell-o Gelatin, any flavor, 2 cups frozen Cool Whip, fresh sliced fruit , 1 1/2 cups of boiling water....

Strawberry Pecan Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Toss all ingredients together and top with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Sweet and Spicy Pecans....
Ingredients: 3/4 lb. mixed salad greens , 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled , 2 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced (or you can just use a can of mandarin oranges) , 1 pint fresh strawberries, quartered ...

Balsamic Vinaigrette                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Makes 1 2/3 cups. ...
Ingredients: 1/2 C. Balsamic vinegar , 3 T. Dijon mustard , 3 T. honey , 2 cloves garlic, minced ...

Sweet and Spicy Pecans                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Stir together 1/4 C. sugar and water, and add pecans, then soak for 10 minutes. Drain, discarding syrup. Combine 2 T. sugar, chili powder, salt, and red pepper, and toss with pecans. Place pecans on ...
Ingredients: 1/4 C. sugar , 1 C. warm water , 1 C. pecans , 2 T. sugar ...

Strawberry lemonade                              Beverages / None         
Mix the sugar with the hot water until completely dissolved. Add lemon juice, strawberries, and cold water. Refrigerate for 45 minutes, pour into cups of ice, and garnish with mint....
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar (can reduce to 1 1/2 cups if lemons are sweeter or you like tart drinks) , 2 cups hot water , 2 cups lemon juice (8-12 lemons) , 6 to 8 cups cold water ...

Lora's/Diana's Salad (swap recipe)                             Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Serve each item in separate dishes; assemble individual salads as desired. (Read thru the list before beginning preparation -- if you're like me you'll start the prep and discover that the chicken ...
Ingredients: lettuce, torn , onion, chopped , sweet potato, shredded , bell pepper, chopped (or sliced) ...

Orange Buttermilk Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Bring pineapple (w/ juice) to a boil -- add jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat & cool slightly, then add buttermilk. Chill until partially set (30-50min in fridge). fold in whipped toppi...
Ingredients: 1 20oz can crushed pineapple, UNdrained , 1 orange jello pkgs (w/ or w/o sugar, I can't tell the diff) , 2 c buttermilk , 8oz whipped topping, thawed ...

Best of the West BBQ Baked Beans                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Brown ground beef, bacon, and onions. Drain excess fat. Combine and add all other ingredients EXCEPT the beans. Stir well....
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck, 1 lb bacon chopped, 1 onion chopped, 1/2 cup ketchup...

Italian Beef                             Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Rub roast with Italian spices and minced garlic and brown in a large skillet. Remove and put the roast in crock pot. Saute the green peppers and onions in the skillet used to brown the roast. P...
Ingredients: 1 rump roast or any kind, 1 package dry onion soup, Italian spices, 3 cloves minced garlic...

OATMEAL WHITE-CHOCOLATE APRICOT COOKIES                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix flour, oatmeal and baking soda in a medium bowl. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low and add salt, vanilla, and eggs; beat until well combined, about 1 minu...
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups flour, 1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 8 oz. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened...

Lemon Curd                             Sauces / None         
Combine first three ingredients in a bowl, set aside. Melt butter in a small heavy saucepan over low heat. Add cornstarch mixture to butter, stirring well. Stir in lemon juice....
Ingredients: 2/3 c. sugar, 1 tbsp grated lemon rind (optional), 1 tsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp butter...

Spinach Walnut Pesto                             Sauces / None         
Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a food processor, pulsing until finely chopped. Stream in olive oil until pesto reaches a smooth consistency....
Ingredients: 3/4 c. walnuts, toasted, 2 large handfuls of fresh spinach, washed, 2 tsp minced garlic, 1/8 c. grated parmesan cheese...

Pie Dough                             Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine flour, sugar and salt in a bowl. Work in butter until it's the size of peas. Add enough ice water to form a soft dough (might take more than what's called for)....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. AP flour, 1 stick butter, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 pinch salt...

Cranberry Mousse                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Add cranberry sauce to jell-o and heat until boiling on stovetop....
Ingredients: 1 can whole berry cranberry sauce, 2 small or 1 large package of jell-o (raspberry, strawberry, cranberry), 1 small tub cool whip, 1 can crushed pinapple...