Recipe                        Category / Subcategory

Snow Balls                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix all ingredients together and place in refrigerator for 20-30 minutes....
Ingredients: 1 cup softened "real" butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tsp vanilla, 2 cups flour...

Chocolate Peanut butter Go-Lean Muffins                              Breakfast - Brunch / Low-fat         
Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl (Except bar)....
Ingredients: 1 Cup unbleached flower, 1 Cup of whole wheat flower, 1 Cup Kashi honey-wheat cereal, 1/2 tsp. of salt...

Chocolate Spritz Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cream butter and sugar. Ad egg, milk, and vanilla; mix well....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter, 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar, 1 egg, 3 Tbsp milk...

Molasses Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream first four ingredients. Sift dry ingredients together and mix with molasses mixture....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shortening, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup molasses, 2 eggs...

Kashi friendly fiber pancakes                              Breakfast - Brunch / Low-fat         
Combine, batter should be thin....
Ingredients: 1 Cup kashi good friends cereal, 1/3 cup not-fat dry milk, 1 cup water, 4 egg whites...

Chocolate Cranberry Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
In a large mixer, cream butter, shortening, and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla and continue to mix until well blended. Slowly add instant pudding and blend well....
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup butter flavored Crisco, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 2 eggs...

Indonesian Pilaf                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cook Pilaf & Dry toast peanuts in skillet aside until golden brown....
Ingredients: 2 Packets of Kashi whole-grain pilaf, 1 cup whole peanuts, 4 teaspoons toasted seasme oil, 3 cloves garlic, sliced...

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl; set aside....
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups flour, 3/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, 3/4 cup softened butter or margarine (1 1/2 sticks)...

Lemon Linguine                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In a large pot, start water to boil. Once boiling, add pasta. While pasta is cooking, start on sauce....
Ingredients: 2 lbs linguine, 2 egg yolks, 2/3 cups heavy cream, 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese...

Breakfast Shake                              Beverages / None         
Place all ingredients in blender and zip away....
Ingredients: 1 -12oz frozen orange juice concentrate, 2 cups skim milk, 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt, ice - as needed...

St. Lucia Smoothie                              Beverages / Quick Meals         
Add all and mix in blender....
Ingredients: 1 cup frozen pineapple tidbits, 1 T honey, dash of cinnamon, 1/2 cup plain yogurt...

Sweet Potato Souffle                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Holiday Dish         
Preheat over to 325. Mix first 7 ingredients and bake for 20 minutes....
Ingredients: 3 cups mashed, cooked sweet potatoes - warm, 1 cup sugar, 1/3 stick butter, 1/2 cup condensed milk...

Moroccan Harira Soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
In a big deep pan melt butter, then add the following in order: ginger, onion, beef cubes, spices( cinnamon, turmeric, salt, pepper), herbs ( cilantro, celery, saffron). Cook over high heat for 5 min...
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons butter, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped, 1 1/2 lbs beef -cut into small cubes...

Lebanese Stuffed Grape Leaves                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the ground beef, rice, garlic powder, allspice, salt, pepper, and cinnamon, and set aside. Rinse grape leaves several times. If the leaves are small, leave them...
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef , 3/4 cup uncooked white rice , 1 teaspoon garlic powder , 2 teaspoons allspice ...

Koosa (Stuffed Squash)                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Cut stems and scoop out seeds of squash and wash. STUFFING: Mix rice, lamb and all spices together. Stuff squash with mixture, do not pack tightly. Arrange in pan. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, ...
Ingredients: 12 Koosa (Yellow squash), 1 c Rice, 1 sm Can tomato sauce, 1 cn (16 oz.) tomatoes...

Lemon-Horseradish Sole                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In a small bowl, stir together butter, parsley, lemon zest and juice, horseradish and mustard. Season both sides of fillets with salt; lay flat on a clean work surface....
Ingredients: 3 T butter, 3 T chopped fresh parsley, 1 t lemon zest, 1 T fresh lemon juice...

Creamed Scallions on Pasta                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
In a large skillet, combine scallions, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and 1/2 C water. Cook medium-high heat, stirring often, until scallions wilt and pan is almost dry 8-10 minutes....
Ingredients: 4 bunches scallions, sliced crosswise 3/4 inches thick, coarse salt and ground pepper, 1/2 C heavy cream, 8 oz thin spaghetti...

Creamy Fettuccine with Asparagus                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts, stirring often until golden, 2-3 minutes. In a large pot of boiling water, cook fettucine until al dente, adding asparagus for last 5 minutes of ...
Ingredients: 2 T grainy mustard, 4 oz feta pr goat cheese (block), 2 bunches asparagus, halfed lengthwise, 1/4 C pine nuts...

Bruschetta Chicken Bake                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 400F. Place tomatoes with their liquid in medium bowl. Add stuffing mix, water and garlic, stir until stuffing is just moistened. Set aside. ...
Ingredients: 1 can (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 pkg stuffing mix, 1/2 C water, 2 garlic cloves, minced...

Crisp Confetti Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Combine all ingredients except dressing in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately....
Ingredients: 4 C coleslaw blend, 2 C sugar snap peas, 2 large red peppers, cut into strips, 1/2 C green onion slices...

White Bean Soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Scrape onions and garlic into crockpot. Add beans, ham/pork, broth, 1 C water and ...
Ingredients: 2 T olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 3 cloves garic, finely chopped, 3 (15.5) oz cans white beans, rinsed and drained...

Carol's Classic Guacamole                              Appetizers / None         
Halve and pit avocados and scoop flesh into a large bowl. Mash avocado with a fork or potato masher and stir in remaining ingredients, combining well. ...
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados, 1 large garlic clove, smashed to a paste (I use 1/2 tsp. minced jarred), 3 to 4 TBS. lime juice (I try to use fresh, but sometimes use the kind in the fake plastic lime), 1 jalapeno (or to taste), seeded and minced (wear gloves!)...

Refried Bean Tostadas                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 400F. Create "taco shape" out of tortilla and place in greased 9x13 pan. Fill with beans, beef, salsa and cheese. Bake until warmed through (7-10 minutes). Remove from pan and s...
Ingredients: 6 (6 inch) flour tortillas, 3/4 C refried beans, 2 C ground beef, cooked, 3/4 C salsa...

Sausage Mostaccioli                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In 4 quart dutch oven, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until brown. Drain....
Ingredients: 1 lb italian sausage links, cut in 1 inch pieces, 2 C broccoli florets, 1 C uncooked mostaccioli pasta, 2 1.5 C water...

Mexican Goo                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook beef over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until brown. Drain...
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, 3 C hot water, 1 pkg Hamburger Helper cheddar cheese melt, 1 C salsa...

Pizzagna                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Saute mushrooms, green peppers, onion and garlic in olive oil. Mix together cheeses, pepperoni and parsley....
Ingredients: Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Onions, Garlic...

Italian Sub Soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Combine meats and vegetables and saute. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth and pasta. Cook until pasta is tender. ...
Ingredients: Pepperoni stick - diced , Sweet Italian sausage, ground and browned, Ham Steak, diced, Green Pepper...

Skillet Shrimp and Rice                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 375. Place bacon in ovenproof skillet and cook over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towel to drain....
Ingredients: 4 slices thick cut bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, 1 small onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, diced...

Stacked Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Combine oil, vinegar, honey and mustard. Whisk well. Season with salt/pepper and fold in herbs....
Ingredients: 1/2 C EVOO, 2 T rice wine vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 2 tsp dijon mustard...

Sausage Cheese Balls                              Appetizers / None         
Preheat over to 350. Mix sausage, cheese and bisquick. You may need a lit water if it's not moist enough....
Ingredients: 1 lb Sausage - Your Choice, 2 cups Shredded Cheese - Your Choice, 2 3/4 cups Bisquick, Water - OPTIONAL / AS NEEDED...

Brazil Tropical Fruit Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Combine all ingredients and toss lightly....
Ingredients: 4 mangos, peeled and cubed, 1 coconut shredded, 3 papayas, peeled and cubed, 3 bananas, sliced...

Banana Pudding                              Desserts - Breads / None         
In one bowl, mix pudding, condensed milk and water until thick. Place in refrigerator....
Ingredients: 3 oz Instant Vanilla Pudding, 1 can Condensed Milk, 1 1/2 cups COLD water, 1 pint Whipping Cream...

Tropical Mimosa Punch                              Beverages / None         
In a large punch bowl, add rum and juices. Float fruit slices on top....
Ingredients: 1 - 750 ml coconut run, chilled, 1/2 gallon Orange Juice, 1 gallon Pineapple Juice, chilled, 3 - 750 ml champagne, chilled...

FREEZER MEA;L - Easy Lasagna                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook hamburger. Drain off excess grease. Add desired Italian seasoning and oregano. Add tomato sauce....
Ingredients: 1 lb. hamburger, Italian seasonings, 2 tsp. oregano, 2 cans tomato sauce...

Iron Skillet Chocolate Pie                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Start with a cold skillet. Set on medium heat and melt butter. While Butter is melting, mix dry ingredients in 1 bowl and mix egg yolks and evaporated milk in another....
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar, 2 T flour, 3 T cocoa, 1 stick butter...

Crock Pot Potato Soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Mix all ingredients in crock pot....
Ingredients: 6 cups potatoes, peeled & chopped small, 4 chicken bouillon cubes, 1 t parsley flakes, 1 t salt...

Hot n Cheesy Crab Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Mix cheese, crab, onions and bell peppers in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on high until Velveeta is melted, about 5 minutes....
Ingredients: 1 lb Velveeta, cut up, 1 can crabmeat, drained and flaked, 1/2 C green onion slices, 1/2 C chopped red bell pepper...

BLLT Turkey Lettuce Wraps                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Spread mayo evenly down centers of lettuce leaves. Top with remaining ingredients. Fold in sides and roll up....
Ingredients: 1 T mayo, 2 large lettuce leaves, 6 sliced turkey breast, 1 slice of cheese...

Rice n Peach Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 C cooked brown rice, 1 can whole kernel corn, drained, 1 C almonds, chopped, 1 C peas...

All American Potato Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Toss potatoes, bacon, green pepper and onion in large bowl....
Ingredients: 4 C new potatoes cubed and cooked, 12 slices bacon, cut up, 1/2 C chopped green pepper, 1/2 C chopped onion...

Chicken Berry Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Toss all ingredients with dressing in large bowl....
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts, cooked and cut into strips, 8 C mixed salad greens, 2 C fresh berries, 1 pkg frozen sugar snap peas, thawed...

Raspberry Summer Sensation                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Line 9x5 loaf pan with foil. Spoon sherbet into pan and freeze 10 minutes....
Ingredients: 1 pint raspberry sorbet/sherbet, 1 C milk, 1 pkg vanilla instant pudding, 1 tub cool whip...

Strawberry Pretzel Squares                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 350. Mix pretzels, 1/4 C of the sugar and the butter. Press firmly onto bottom of 9x13 baking pan. Bake 10 minutes and cool....
Ingredients: 2 C finely crushed pretzels, 1/2 C sugar, divided, 2/3 C butter, melted, 12 oz cream cheese, softened...

Maple Glazed Baby Carrots                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cook carrots in saucepan in enough boiling water to cover, 12-14 minutes. Drain and set aside. Mix dressing and syrup in saucepan. Heat on medium until bubble. Add carrots and cook until glaze is ...
Ingredients: 2 lb baby carrots, 1/4 C catalina dressing, 1/4 C maple syrup, 1 T butter...

Bacon Wrapped Corndogs                              Appetizers / None         
Preheat oven to 350. Separate dough into 8 sticks. Wrap around hotdog and press ends to seal. Wrap bacon slice around each covered hotdog, pressing ends of bacon into dough. Place in single layer ...
Ingredients: 1 can refrigerated garlic twists, 1 pkg bun length hotdogs, 8 slices of ready to serve bacon, ...

Layered Meatball Bake                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 400. Prepare stuffing mix and set aside. Combine all other ingredients in 9x13 baking dish. Top with stuffing. Bake 20-25 minutes....
Ingredients: 1 pkg stove top stuffing, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1/4 C milk, 1 pkg (1lb) frozen meatballs...

Santa's Sleigh Cocktail                              Beverages / None         
Dampen rims of 4 martini glasses and then line rims with sugar crystals....
Ingredients: White sugar crystals, preferably coarse, 2 C eggnog, chilled, 1/2 C brandy, 1/2 C amaretto...

Peanutty Perfection                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Place cookies in food processor. Process to form fine crumbs. Transfer to medium bowl. Add butter, mix well. Press firmly onto bottom of 9x13 dish. Refrigerate 10 minutes. Meanwhile, beat cream ...
Ingredients: 35 oreos, 6 T butter, softened, 1 pkg cream cheese, 1/4 C sugar...

Vidalia Onion Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Preheat oven to 375. Mix all ingredients...
Ingredients: 2 C mayo, 1 pkg italian style cheese crumbles, 1 large vidalia onion, chopped (2 cups), ...

Hula Bagels                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Spread bagel with bbq sauce, place on microwaveable plate....
Ingredients: 1/2 plain bagel, 2 tsp bbq sauce, 1 canned pineapple ring, drained, 6 slices smoked shaved ham...

Cheesy Artichoke Squares                              Appetizers / None         
Unroll dough into rectangles; press onto bottom and sides of 15x10x1 pan to form crust. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes....
Ingredients: 2 cans of crescent dinner rolls, 3/4 C shredded Mozzarella cheese, 3/4 C parmesan cheese, 1/2 C salad dressing...

Bok Choy Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Combine sugar, oil, vinegar and soy sauce together in bowl....
Ingredients: 1 head of shredded bok choy, 1 red onion, 1/2 C sliced radishes, 1/2 C sugar...

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Toss chicken with flour in crockpot....
Ingredients: 8 small chicken breasts, 3 T flour, 1/3 C orange marmalade, 1/3 C bbq sauce...

Bacon, Cheese and Potato Chowder                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Mix milk and soup in large saucepan. Stir in hashbrowns. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently....
Ingredients: 3 C milk, 1 can cream of potato soup, 2 C hashbrowns, 1 C shredded cheddar cheese...

Mexican Chicken Soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Boil everything together except lime juic. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice and garnish with chips/cheese....
Ingredients: 4 C chicken broth, 2 C shredded chicken, 4 diced tomatoes, 1 C corn...

Five Minute Fudge                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Bring milk, sugar and salt to boil. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Time when mixture starts to bubble around edges of pan. Remove from heat....
Ingredients: 2/3 C carnation evaporated milk, 1 2/3 C sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 C diced marshmallows...

Sweet & Spicy BBQ Brisket                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Salt and pepper the meat. Mix everything else and cover meat with it. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator....
Ingredients: 5 lb trimmed beef brisket, salt and pepper, 1 T garlic powder, 2 C salsa...

Pasta with butter, sage and parmesan                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Prepare pasta, al dente. Reserve 1 C of pasta water and drain pasta. Place butter in skillet (large enough to hold pasta) and turn to medium and add sage. Cook until the butter turns brown and the s...
Ingredients: salt and pepper, 2 T butter, 30 fresh sage leaves, 1 lb pasta, such as ziti...

Hot Artichoke & Spinach Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Preheat oven to 350. Cream together mayo, parmesan/romano cheeses, garlic, basil and garlic salt. Mix in artichoke hearts and spinach....
Ingredients: 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened, 14 oz can of artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, 1/2 C spinach, cooked and drained, 1/4 C mayo...

Mardi Gras Potato Soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Combine cooked bacon, onions, parsley, garlic and celery. Cook until onions and celery are soft....
Ingredients: 4 lbs red potatoes, peeled and cubed, 4 celery ribs, diced, 1 medium purple onion, diced, 5 pieces of bacon, torn...

Seafood Scampi with vegetables                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat oil and butter at medium-high heat in a large frying pan while boiling the water for the pasta. To the butter, add vegetables and seafood....
Ingredients: Angel Hair pasta, 1 stick butter, 1 T oil, 1 1/2 C shrimp...

Summery Shrimp Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
In a small bowl, whisk first 7 ingredients and set aside....
Ingredients: 3 T tomato juice, 3 T EVOO, 2 T white balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp smoked sweet spanish paprika...

Dad's Fudge                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine sugar, cocoa and milk in heavy pot and cook over medium heat stirring constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture boils. Continue cooking to soft boil stage (234 degrees) stirring only if ne...
Ingredients: 3 Cups Sugar, 1/2 /cup Cocoa, 1 Cup Milk, 2 Tbls Butter...

Chicken Enchilada Soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Boil the chicken for 3 minutes and then drain. You may fry the chicken if you prefer that flavor....
Ingredients: 2 cans of Chicken Broth, ½ can water, 3 chicken breasts, cubed, 1 onion, chopped...

Spiced Cider                              Beverages / None         
Mix all ingredients in crock pot and let simmer 1 or more hours...
Ingredients: 1 Gallon Cloudy apple cider, 1 1/2 Cinnamon Sticks, 2 Tbsp Honey, 6 Slices Lemon...

Carmel Corn                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Bring to boil butter, sugar, corn syrup, salt, stirring constantly. Turn heat down and boil for 5 minutes WITHOUT STIRRING. Remove from heat and stir in soda and vanilla. Put popped corn in large roas...
Ingredients: 7 Qts Popped Corn (2 3/4 C unpopped corn), 2 Cups Brown Sugar, 1 Cup Butter, 1/2 Cup Corn Syrup...

Berry Punch                              Beverages / None         
In punch bowl empty Berry punch and water then stir in raspberry sherbert. Stir in until disoved. Add the sprite and raspberries. Float a few lime slices on top....
Ingredients: 4 Cans Berry Punch (consentrated), 8 Cans Cold Water, 1L Raspberry sherbert, 2L Sprite...

Hot Crab Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Mix all the above and put in baking dish and garnish with escort cracker crumbs. Sprinkle with paprika and dot with butter. Bake @ 350 for 1/2 hour to heat and brown. Serve with crackers to dip....
Ingredients: 1 Tin crab meat with juices, 1 large pkg. cream cheese @ room temp, 1 tsp lemon juice, 6-8 dops tobasco sauce. ...

Spinich Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Layer and toss the first 4 ingredients in salad bowl....
Ingredients: 1 lb Spinich, 1 pint Sliced strawberries, 1/2 C Toasted pecans, 1 Block Feta Cheese...

Banana Bread - Food Processor                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Process to 10 seconds. Scrape down sides and add 1/2 C nuts if desired and process 2-3 seconds. Pour into 9 x 5 greased and floured loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before turn...
Ingredients: 2 Ripe Bananas cut in 1" peices, 1/2 C Butter or Margarine, chilled & cut in 6 pieces, Heat Oven to 350 degrees, Process above ingredients- 20 seconds...

Oven Baked FRench Toast                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
In a large flat dish, whisk eggs with milk, sugar, vanilla & cinnamon. Dip bread into egg mixture. Turn to coat brad well. Allow bread to soak up egg mixture. This may take 5 minutes. To cook, use on...
Ingredients: 4 Eggs , 1 Cup Milk, 3 Tbsp Sugar, 1 tsp Vanilla...

Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
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Ingredients: 1 med Broccoli or Cauliflower, Cook in small amount of water untill tender, , 2-3 Pkg Chicken Bullion and mash with potatoe masher, In saucepan melt 4 Tbsp butter...

low carb garlic parmesan cracker                              Appetizers / Low-carb         
Heat oven to 400 F. 1) Mix all ingredients together. 2) Spoon onto sheet pan which is covered with a silicone mat or greased parchment paper. 3) Cover the mixture with a piece of parchment or...
Ingredients: 1 cup flax seed meal, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt...

Savory Cheddar Crackers                              Appetizers / Low-carb         
Mix flours well in a separate bowl. Set aside. Place the cheese, butter, Worcestershire, salt, and cayenne in a food processor and process until smooth. Add enough flour until the mixture forms a ball...
Ingredients: 1/2 pound grated extra sharp Cheddar , 1/2 cup cold butter cut into small pieces , 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce , salt to taste ...

GREEK PASTA (VEGETARIAN)                              Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian         
1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente....
Ingredients: • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes, • 1 (19 ounce) can beans, drained and rinsed, • 10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped, • 8 ounces penne pasta...

Fig and Olive Tapenade                              Appetizers / None         
Combine figs and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, and liquid has reduced. Remove from heat, and stir in the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, thyme,...
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped dried figs, 1/2 cup water, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar...

Fruit Smoothie                              Beverages / None         
thaw fruit until just cold...
Ingredients: frozen fruit (strawberries, melons, berries, ect.), vanilla or flavored yogurt, , ...

Pesto Pizza                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C)....
Ingredients: • 1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust, • 1/2 cup pesto, • 1 ripe tomato, chopped, • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped...

Pesto Pizza                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C)....
Ingredients: • 1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust, • 1/2 cup pesto, • 1 ripe tomato, chopped, • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped...

veggie and bean burrito (vegetarian)                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
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Ingredients: • 1 whole wheat tortilla per person , • 1/2 c. fat free refried beans (black or pinto) per person , • 1-2 tomatoes , • 1/8 avocado per person ...

stuffed shells                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 350. Boil the pasta shells until done, drain, and set aside....
Ingredients: o 12 oz of large pasta shells, o 2 c ricotta cheese, o 1/3 Parmesan cheese, grated, o 1 c mozzarella cheese, grated or diced...

Rice and veggies                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
cook rice, add veggies, add soy sauce....
Ingredients: White, brown, mexican, rice ect. , vegetables, (cauliflower, carrots, peas, broccoli.), soy sauce, ...

Onion Soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy saucepan. Add onions, bay leaf, and pepper. Saute over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The secret to making a great onion soup lies in the ...
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced, 1 bay leaf, 1/4 Tablespoon freshly ground pepper...

lentil soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
In a large pan, gently cook the onion in the butter or oil until softened. Next add the carrots, stir and cook for 2-3 minutes...
Ingredients: 200g red lentils - rinsed , 2 carrots – peeled and thinly sliced , 1 large onion – chopped , Small knob of butter or tablespoon of olive oil ...

vegetarian quesadillas (8)                              Appetizers / None         
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Ingredients: • 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chick peas), • 3 tablespoons lemon juice, • 1 garlic clove, peeled, • 1/4 teaspoon cumin...

minestrone soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Directions Sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil for 5 minutes. Add celery, carrot, and herbs, then cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally....
Ingredients: 1 cup lentil beans , 3 medium carrots, sliced , 1 cup diced onion , 4 cloves of garlic, minced ...

ceaser salad wrap (vegetarian)                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
wrap together and have dressing either in it or as a dipping sauce...
Ingredients: ceaser dressing, lettuce or baby spinach, veggies (cauliflower, brocoli, carrots, tomatoes), subst. for ceaser dressing = spicy ranch...

Barley soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Combine stock and water in the pot, bring to boil over high heat, and stir in everything but the herbs. Return to boil, reduce heat to low, stir well, and cover...
Ingredients: 2 cups of water, • 1½ pounds of tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped, • 1 c pearl barley, salt...

Basalmic baby green wrap                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
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Ingredients: • 1 whole wheat tortilla , • 1 large pinch broccoli sprouts , • 1 handful herb salad , • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ...

Ratatouille                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Combine tomatoes, garlic, parsley, basil, and 1/3 cup oil in a 5-quart heavy pot, bring to a simmer, and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down and sauce is slightly thicken...
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds tomatoes (4 large), peeled and coarsely chopped, 8 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 20 fresh basil leaves, torn in half...

vegetarian fajitas                              Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian         
cook squash in pan until golden brown along with mushrooms (do cook down)...
Ingredients: fresh green pepper, 1/2 of a sweet onion, 1/2 lb mushrooms, 1 fresh tomato...

Cotes de Veau-au-Frommage (Veal with Cheese)                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Carefully cut a pouch lengthwise into the veal chops. Place a slice of ham and one slice of gruyere into the pouch. Close. Beat the eggs. Roll chops with flour, spice with salt and pepper, then ro...
Ingredients: 4 veal chops (2 cm thick), 4 slices of ham, 4 slices of gruyere cheese, 2 eggs...

Chicken Cordon Bleu                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Slice chicken breasts into thirds and saute them until barely frizzled on both sides. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Place proscuitto on the 6 chicken pieces and top that with a slice of...
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts, prosciutto, swiss cheese, bread crumbs...

Chicken Marengo                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Toss chicken in flour. Heat butter and oil in large saucepan, add chicken, fry until golden brown all over, remove from pan. Drain fat from pan....
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs, 4 chicken drumsticks, plain flour, 30 g butter...

Poulet au Champagne (Chicken with Champagne)                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Place the flour on a piece of waxed paper. Season with salt and several grinds of pepper and mix with your fingers. Dredge the chicken in the flour until well coated. Heat the oil and butter in a l...
Ingredients: 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, to taste, 4 pieces boneless chicken breast...

Coq au Vin                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cut chicken into serving-sized pieces; remove any fat....
Ingredients: 60 g butter, 4 bacon rashers, chopped, 375 g (about 16) baby onions, 2 cloves garlic, crushed...

Pommes de Terre au Gratin (Potato Gratin)                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Combine the cream, half-and-half, garlic, salt and pepper in a large saucepan. Add the sliced potatoes and stir well to completely coat them with the cream mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook for 25...
Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup half-and-half, 1 clove garlic, minced, 2 teaspoons sea salt...

Coq au Vin                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat the oven to 135 C. Cut the coq into pieces. CUt the bacon into small chunks, removing the fat. Quarter the large onions into chunks. Melt the butter in a large pot. Brown the coq on all s...
Ingredients: 2kg 1 young rooster or chicken, 1 bottle red wine, 30g Cognac, 200g bacon...

Quiche Lorraine                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Basic Steps: Form dough--blanch--beat--bake. Preheat oven to 400F. Roll out the chilled pate brisee and line a lightly greased 8 or 10" tart pan, spring-form pan or pie pan with it. The pastry sh...
Ingredients: Pate Brisee (premade pie crust), 6-8 slices of bacon, cubed, 3 eggs, 1 1/2 cups cream or half-and-half...

Quiche Lorraine                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
In medium bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle w...
Ingredients: Pastry:, 1 cup gold medal all purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup plus 1 Tablespoon shortening...

Boeuf en Croute                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
1. Cook steaks in a hot non-stick frying pan until browned on both sides. (Only turn the steaks once, and make sure the pan is hot; this will ensure the steaks are flavoursome, tender and juicy.) 2. ...
Ingredients: 2 fillet steaks, 1 onion, chopped, 2 rashers bacon, chopped, 100g chestnut mushrooms, chopped...

Boeuf Bourguignonne                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cut steak into large cubes. Heat butter in a large frying pan, add steak to pan in small quantities, cook stirring, over heat until well browned all over. This will give the dish a good rich colour....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg rib steak, 60g butter, 2 Tablespoons brandy, 250g baby mushrooms...

Braised Beef Burgundy                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 350. With electric knife cut meat into 2" cubes. (Meat is easier to cut if partially frozen.) Season flour with salt and pepper; dredge beef cubes. Melt butter in large skillet and ...
Ingredients: 3 pounds round steak, flour, salt and pepper, 1/4 cup butter...

Papeton D'Augergines (Eggplant, Parmesan & Eggs)                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Heat the oil in a heavy pan, add the aubergines (eggplant) and fry over moderate heat for 20 minutes. Work the aubergines and thyme leaves through the medium blade of a vegetable mill or puree in a...
Ingredients: 7 Tablespoons olive oil, 3-3 1/2 lb. eggplant, diced, 2 thyme sprigs, salt...

Chou Au Lard (White Cabbage with Bacon)                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Put the bacon in a heavy pan and cook over moderate heat until the fat runs. Remove from the heat and add the wine vinegar. Add the cabbage to the pan with salt and pepper to taste. Fry over high ...
Ingredients: 2/3 cup finely chopped fatty bacon, 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 white cabbage, cored and shredded, salt...

Petits Pois with Onions, Herbs and Lettuce                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Melt the butter in a pan and add the peas, onions, and herbs. Cook gently for 10 minutes, shaking the pan. Tie the lettuce heart with fine string, then add to the pan. Add the sugar and salt and ...
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, 2 lb petit pois, shelled, 12 baby onions, peeled, finely chopped parsley, savory and thyme to taste...

Brazil - Dulce de Leche                              Sauces / None         
Pierce the top of the can with a bottle opener and remove paper from can....
Ingredients: 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk, , , ...

Brazil - Angu (Cornmeal Mush)                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Heat oil in a large saucepan. Cook the garlic and onion over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until soft but not brown. Add 2 cups water and bring to a rapid boil....
Ingredients: 2 tbl Oil, 4 Clove garlic, minced ( 2 tsp), 2 sm Onion, finely shopped ( 1/4 cup), 3 to 4 cup Cold Water ...

Red Beans & Rice                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Wash beans and soak overnight in the water. The next day, drain beans and wash well under cold running water. Place beans, ham hocks, and stock in a heavy 6-8 quart. stock pot or Dutch oven. The be...
Ingredients: 1 Ib. dry red beans , 4 quarts water , 2 meaty ham hocks, 8 cups beef or chicken stock...

Deviled Eggs                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Slice eggs in half lengthwise, and carefully remove yolks. Mash yolks with mayonnaise. Add relish, mustard, salt, and pepper; stir well. Spoon yolk mixture into egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika....
Ingredients: 6 Hard-cooked eggs, 1/4 cup Mayonnaise, 11/2 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish, 1 teaspoon Prepared mustard...

Spinach and Rice Pilaf                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In stewing pot heat olive oil. Add onions and garlic and cook over medium heat until onions are softened. Add rice and stir for 1-2 minutes. Add spinach in batches. Season with salt and pepper. A...
Ingredients: 1/4 C. Olive oil , Juice of 1 lemon, 2 large onions, finely chopped , 1 C. fresh dill, or 2 tsp. dried...

Baked Spinach (Thelma Novotny)                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Melt butter in Pyrex dish. Add onion, stir in flour. Combine spinach, eggs cottage cheese and Cheddar or Colby cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and pour into Pyrex dish and...
Ingredients: 1 stick of butter , 3 large Eggs, lightly beaten, 1/2 medium onion, chopped , 2 Cups small curd cottage cheese...

Spinach and Cheese Calzone                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the onion, covered, over medium-low heat, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook, uncovered, for 1 minute. Stir in the spinach...
Ingredients: 1 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper, 1 small onion, chopped , 1 egg yolk...

Asparagus Egg Casserole                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook celery in butter. Blend in flour, salt, mustard, and pepper. Add milk, bouillon. Cook until thick. Add mushrooms. Cook asparagus just until tender. Drain. Save 1/2 C. asparagus and one e...
Ingredients: 1/2 C. chopped celery , 1 3/4 C. milk, 1/4 C. butter or margarine , 1 chicken bouillon cube...

Green Potatoes for Six (Laurel’s Kitchen)                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 400o. Scrub potatoes. Butter skins and make shallow slits around the middle as if you were cutting the potatoes in half lengthwise. Bake until done, about 60 minutes, depending on s...
Ingredients: 6 Medium potatoes , 2 Tbsp. margarine (optional), 3 stalks broccoli , 1 tsp. salt...

Sweet Potato Burritos                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 350o. Heat oil in a medium skillet, and sautÈ onion and garlic until soft. Stir in beans and mash. Gradually stir in water and heat until warm. Remove from heat. Stir in the chi...
Ingredients: 3 tsp. vegetable oil , 4 tsp. prepared mustard, 1 onion, chopped , 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste...

Zucchini with Mozzarella                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In large skillet sautÈ onion in oil until tender. Add green pepper, zucchini and garlic, sautÈ until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes and their liquid and the seasonings. He...
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. Vegetable or Olive oil , 3/4 tsp. salt, 1 medium onion, chopped , 1/2 tsp. sugar...

Italian Zucchini Crescent Pie                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook and stir zucchini and onion in margarine or olive oil for about 10 minutes, until vegetables are softened. Stir in herbs and seasonings. Combine eggs and shredded cheese, stir zucchini mixture ...
Ingredients: 4 C. thinly sliced zucchini , 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, 1 C. chopped onion , 1/4 tsp. basil...

Spanish Rice                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat olive oil in large skillet. Add onions and sautÈ until tender. Stir in garlic and rice. Continue stirring until rice begins to toast. Add remaining ingredients except green pepper. Also add ...
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped , 2 tsp. chili powder, 2 cloves garlic, minced, dash of cayenne powder...

Golden Tofu SautÈ with Peppers, Onions and Tomatoe                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
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Ingredients: 1 carton firm tofu, drained , 1 green pepper diced large sqs., 1 t. curry powder , 1 1/2 T. chopped garlic...

Vegetable Marinade for Grilled Veggie Kabobs                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Combine all marinade ingredients in a small mixing bowl, whisking until well blended. Pour marinade over 1-2 lbs. cut up vegetables and refrigerate. Marinate for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Pla...
Ingredients: 1/2 C. white vinegar , 1 Tbsp. Fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried, 1/2 C. Olive oil , 1 Tbsp. Fresh parsley or 1 tsp. dried...

Stuffed Chicken Valentino                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice a chicken breast in half lengthwise, leaving the halves attached on one side: opened and laid flat, the chicken breast should resemble a butterfly....
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves , 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning , 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese , 1 (6 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained...

Notting Hill Brownies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Beat the butter, sugars and eggs well on low speed....
Ingredients: 2 cups butter (melted and cooled to room temp), 2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 6 eggs...

King Ranch Casserole                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Saute onion in butter. Add soups, tomatoes, garlic, and chili poweder....
Ingredients: 1 cup diced onion, 1/4 cup butter, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 can cream of chicken soup...

Corn Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Mix together. Serve with crackers. Best if made at least 8 hours in advance....
Ingredients: 3/4 pound shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayo, 1/4 cup chopped onion...

Asiego Cheese Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Mix and bake at 350 until bubbly. Serve with crackers....
Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup mayo, 1 cup grated asiego cheese, 2 cups sauted mushrooms...

Eggplant Dip                              Appetizers / Holiday Dish         
Saute' garlic in olive oil with the onion and set aside. Mix the eggplant with the tomatoes. Add the onion mixture together...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup minced garlic, 1-2 eggplants mashed and cooked, 1 small onion chopped, 1 small can rotel tomatoes...

Spicy Spinach & Artichoke Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Melt butter in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft about 5 minutes....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, 1 medium onion chopped, 2 -10oz. pkgs. frozen spinach thawed & drained, 1 - 14oz. can artichoke hearts drained & chopped...

Cocktail Weenies                              Appetizers / None         
Blend grape jelly and chilli sauce in a sauce pan, add weenies and simmer until hot. Serve with toothpicks....
Ingredients: 1 package of Lil smokies sausages, 1 cup grage jelly, 1 bottle chilli sauce, ...

White Choclate Coffee                              Beverages / None         
Heat the milk and chocolate together in a saucepan until melted and smooth. Stir in coffee and serve with whipped cream on top....
Ingredients: 3 oz white chocolate, chopped , 2 cups half n half , 2 cups hot coffee, Whipped cream ...

CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine cream cheese, 1 cup of the crumbs, pecans and vanilla. Blend well. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in remaining 1/3 cup crumbs. Cover and refrigerate. Makes 36 Truffles. May be ...
Ingredients: 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese,, 2/3 c. chopped pecans, 1 tsp. vanilla, 12 whole cinnamon sugar graham...

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast over the top, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy. Stir the olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture, then mix in the whole...
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon white sugar, 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C), 1 tablespoon active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon olive oil...

Artichoke pesto pasta                              Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian         
In an 8- to 10-inch frying pan, stir pine nuts over medium heat until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour into a small bowl....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pine nuts, 1 can (10 oz.) artichoke hearts in water, drained; or 1 1/2 cups cooked edible-parts artichokes , 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 small package (3 oz.) cream cheese ...

Orange-Lemon Chicken                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips. Mince both the orange and lemon rind. ...
Ingredients: Boneless skinless chicken breasts - 150 gm, Peanut (groundnut) oil - 2 tbsp, Garlic - chopped - 2 tsp, Ginger - chopped - 2 tsp...

fresh orange tart with hazelnut crust                              Desserts - Breads / None         
For orange filling: Sprinkle gelatin over 1 tablespoon water in small bowl. Let stand 10 minutes to soften. Combine sugar, 2 tablespoons orange peel, and lemon peel in medium metal bowl. Using finger...
Ingredients: 1 1/4 tsp unflavored gelatin, 1 tbsp water, 1 c sugar, 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp finely grated orange peel...

Orange Sorbet                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Remove the zest from two oranges using a vegetable peeler. If any pith (the white bitter layer of the peel) is removed with the zest, trim or scrape it off with a paring knife. Place the zest, water, ...
Ingredients: zest from 2 oranges, 2 c water, 1 1/3 c sugar, 3 c fresh orange juice (7 oranges)...

Spinach, Artichoke & Bacon Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium low heat. Add the garlic and shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until the shallot softens and the garlic begins to brown, about 7 minutes. Rem...
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil , 1 shallot, minced , 3 garlic cloves, minced , 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed ...

Mom's Sweet & Sour Meatballs                              Entrees - Maindishes / Holiday Dish         
Mix meat, salt and pepper well. Shape into nickle sized balls. Brown well. Add onion and saute for about 2 minutes....
Ingredients: 3 Lbs Ground Beef - I use Sirloin, 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, 1 medium onion- Chopped...

Cabbage and Hamburger Soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-fat         
Brown ground beef and onion in a Dutch oven or soup pot sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Drain off excess fat....
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 cup chopped onions, 1/2 cup cubed potatoes, 3/4 cup diced carrots...

Spinach Gratin                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F....
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter , 4 cups chopped yellow onions (2 large) , 1/4 cup flour , 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg ...

Moms Cole Slaw                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-fat         
Mix vegetables into bowl or dump bag into bowl. Make dressing....
Ingredients: 3 cups finely Chopped green cabbage. very fine, 1 cup finely chopped red cabbage, 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot, OR...

Cabbage Rolls                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Mix all ingredients EXCEPT cabbage and tomato juice well. Do this by hand until very evenly incorporated. Set aside. ...
Ingredients: 2 lbs. Hamburger- lean, 1 large onion, diced finely, 1 cup finely chopped celery, 1 1/2 cups uncooked minute rice...

Dee's Pink Lemonade Pie                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Beat lemonade, cool whip and cream cheese together until very well combined....
Ingredients: 1 Graham Cracker crust, 1 tin of Frozen pink lemonade mix ( 6 ounces), 1 small container cool whip, 8 oz Cream Cheese (Softened)...

Pepper Steak                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Pound steak to 1/4" thickness and cut into 1/4" wide strips. Sprinkle meat with paprika, salt and pepper, mix well. Set aside while preparing other ingredients....
Ingredients: 1 lb. Lean beef round steak (cut 1/2, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 green bell peppers, cut into strips (I sometimes use green and red)...

Easy Oven Rice                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Vegetarian         
Preheat oven to 375....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Uncle bens Converted rice, 2 Tablespoons Butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 cups HOT water....

Jelly Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / Holiday Dish         
Heat oven to 350....
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 egg yolks, 2 2/3 cups all purpose flour...

5 Minute Fudge                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix milk, sugar and salt over medium heat until all is melted together and boiling. Then cook 5 minutes, stirring CONSTANTLY....
Ingredients: 2/3 cup Evaporated Milk, 1 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows...

Cheesy Broccoli Bake                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cook broccoli in salt water until tender- about 5 minutes. Drain well....
Ingredients: 1 bag frozen chopped broccoli, 1/2 cup cheeze whiz, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk...

Moms Oven Stew                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Preheat oven to 300....
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into small bite sized pieces, 2 large carrots, chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped , 1 large onion, chopped...

Moms Butter Tart Squares                              Desserts - Breads / Holiday Dish         
Mix first 3 ingredients and press into pan. Top with topping....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 cup Flour, 2/3 cup butter, ...

Crunchy Parmesan Chicken Tenders                              Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals         
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F....
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil , 1 cup buttermilk , 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders (about 18) , 3 large garlic cloves, minced ...

Chicken Parmesan                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a saute pan with olive oil and place over medium heat. When the oil gets hazy, add the onions, garlic, and bay leaves; cook and stir for 5 minutes until fra...
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons , 1 medium onion, chopped , 3 garlic cloves, minced , 2 bay leaves ...

Purple Salad                              Desserts - Breads / None         
combine cherry juice and cream cheese in blender. liquify. Pour into a bowl. add cherries-pineapple and marshmellos. Beat dreamwhip according to directions. fold into ingredients....
Ingredients: 1 pkg. cream cheese, 1 can bing cherries, 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, 1 cup mini marshmellos...

Texas Dirty Rice                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook the sausage and hamburger in a large skillet until browned. Add the vegetables and saute until soft. Gently fold in the rice and parsley. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper....
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk pork sausage (I use hot), 1 lb ground round- lean, (TRUE cajuns use chopped chicken livers instead, but I don't do this), 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper...

Oven-Baked Dutch Apple Pancakes                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....
Ingredients: 2 cans apple pie filling , 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon , 3 eggs...

Homemade Potato Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Boil the potatoes until they are done but not overcooked I use the test here where I stick the fork in and it meets a little resistance but not too much. How long you boil them depends upon how big...
Ingredients: 5 large baking potatoes, 3 large eggs, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 3/4 to 1 cup REAL mayo (I only use Hellmans)...

Southern Pintos                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Boil hamhocks on high heat for 45 minutes. Add all seasonings except hot sauce and onion. Continue boiling for 20 minutes. Add pinto beans, hot sauce, and onion. Boil on medium heat until beans are do...
Ingredients: 3 smoked hamhocks, 2 lbs. dried pinto beans, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper...

Fried Grits                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Cook grits according to pkg. directions with 1/2 tsp. baking powder added to the water. Stir in 2 beaten eggs. Add margarine, flour, & sugar....
Ingredients: 2 cups Grits , cooked , 1/2 tsp. salt , 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. flour ...

Fried Pork Chops                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In large skillet, heat shortening until shimmering but not smoking, about 350 degrees...
Ingredients: 8 pork chops- I use boneless 1/2, 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper...

Fried Corn                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cut corn from cob with a sharp knife. Using the back edge of the knife, scrape the cob to remove the “milk” from the cob and reserve this liquid. ***If fresh isn't in season, you can use frozen....
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon bacon grease, 4-6 earsSilver Queen or other white Corn- NO canned!, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup milk...

Country Green Beans                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Combine ingredients in large saucepan. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour....
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped into 1-inch pieces, 5 slices bacon, cut into small pieces , Salt, to taste , 1/2 teaspoon sugar...

Party Potatoes                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Peel, cube, and boil potatoes until tender. Beat cream cheese and sour cream together....
Ingredients: 8 medium potatoes, 4 Tbsp. butter , 8 oz. cream cheese, 1/3 cup chopped chives...

Sausage Cheese Balls                              Appetizers / None         
Combine ingredients and shape into walnut sized balls. Depending on the fat content of the sausage, you may have to add a little vegetable oil (about a tablespoon) to get the sausage and cheese to ble...
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk sausage- you could use mild or hot, 4 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese (1 lb.), 3 cups baking mix- I use Bisquick, vegetable oil (if needed)...

Sausage Breakfast Casserole                              Breakfast - Brunch / Holiday Dish         
Beat eggs, add milk,cream, salt and mustard, mixing well. Grease bottom of 9 X 13 baking dish. Place in layer of bread cubes, the sausage, then cheese....
Ingredients: 8 Large Eggs , 2 C Milk , 1C heavy cream, 1 tsp. Salt ...

Scotch Eggs                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Combine sausage, parsley, onion and nutmeg; mix well. Divide sausage mixture into 4 portions; shape into patties....
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk pork sausage, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, 1 tablespoon grated onion, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg...

Terry's Favorite French Toast                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Beat eggs with half and half. Add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, zest & vanilla....
Ingredients: 2 eggs, 1 1/2 cup half and half, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 Tablespoon cinnamon...

Country Style Potatos                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Heat oil over high heat. Add potatoes and fry, turning every once in a while, until they begin to brown in places. Add onion and fry for about 1 minute. Add salt and pepper; toss to distribute....
Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes ,Peeled, and sliced into 1/8-inch pieces, 1 small onion, chopped, 3 tbs vegetable oil , Salt & pepper to taste...

Texas Caviar                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Mix ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least overnight- 2 or 3 days is best for flavor....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup cooked black-eyed peas, 1 1/2 cup chunky salsa (hot, medium or mild), 1/4 cup wine vinegar (haven't tried the balsamic in this one yet) , freshly ground pepper...

Brunswick Stew                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cook chicken in 3 quarts water for a thin stew, or 2 quarts for a thick stew, until meat can easily be removed from bones. Remove chicken, allow to cool, and de-bone. preheat oven to 300....
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, 2 large onions, sliced, 2 pounds diced tomatoes, 2 pounds fresh lima beans...

Daddys Country Fried Steak and Gravy                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Heat the oil in a heavy 9-inch cast iron skillet, to 360 degrees F. Season the steak with salt & pepper. Combine the egg with 3 tablespoons of the milk. Put 1 1/2 cups of the flour in a 1/2 Gal. zipp...
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil , 1 1/2 pound cubed steak, cut into 4 pieces , Salt, to taste and black pepper, 2 eggs, beaten ...

Creamy Chicken Casserole                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. In a bowl stir milk into soup. Add chicken, half the cheese, the mushrooms, pimiento, and cooked macaroni; mix well. Turn mixture into a 2-quart c...
Ingredients: 3 1/2 ounces elbow macaroni (1 cup), 3/4 cup milk, 1 10 3/4-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup, 2 cups chopped cooked chicken...

Bacon N Egg Pizza                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle. Press onto the bottom and 1/2" up the sides of a greased 13" X 9" X 2" baking pan. Seal seams and perforations. Sprinkle with bacon, potatoes and cheddar...
Ingredients: 1 package refrigerated crescent rolls, 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, 1 cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese...

Banana Pecan Biscotti                              Desserts - Breads / Low-fat         
Preheat oven to 350°....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour , 1/2 cup sugar , 1 teaspoon baking powder , 1/4 teaspoon salt ...

Blonde Brownies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C)....
Ingredients: 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour , 1/2 teaspoon powder , 1/8 teaspoon baking soda , 1/2 teaspoon ...

Blueberry-cream cheese coffee cake                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
In a 1-to 2-quart pan over medium heat, bring blueberries and apple juice to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until blueberries have released their juices, about 3 minutes...
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed, or frozen blueberries , 1/4 cup apple juice , 1 teaspoon cornstarch , 2 cups all-purpose flour ...

Bran Muffins                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Mix water and bran together; set aside. Using ENORMOUS bowl, cream together butter, sugar and eggs. Add buttermilk and then soaked bran mixture. Sift dry ingredients (salt, soda, and flour) into mixtu...
Ingredients: 2 c. boiling water , 2. All Bran , 1 c. margarine or butter, softened, 3 c. sugar...

Carmel Apple Salad                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine pudding, cool whip and pineapple. Mix well. Add apples, peanuts and marshmallows. Chill...
Ingredients: 3 cups apples, chopped with skins, 1 cup peanuts, 1 cup mini-marshmallows, 1 3 3/8 oz instant butterscotch pudding package...

Chocolate Chip Cake - Eastern Shore Version                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Mix cake mix, eggs, sour cream, oil and pudding mix in mixer. Beat for 5 minutes, add chocolate chips, mix another 2 minutes....
Ingredients: 1 box yellow cake mix, 1 pkg vanilla instant pudding mix, 8 oz sour cream, 1/2 cup oil...

Chocolate Chip Cake - Eastern Shore Version                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven 350 F. Combine 1st 9 ingredients and pout ½ into greased 13x9 pan. Sprinkle ½ of chip mixture on top of batter. Cover with remaining ½ of batter and top with remaining chip mixture. B...
Ingredients: 1 ½ cup sugar, 2 cup flour, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp soda...

Chocolate peanut butter meltaways                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Line a large baking sheet with foil; set aside. In a medium bowl, use a wooden spoon to thoroughly cream together the pb and butter. Gradually stir in the confectioners’ sugar. Stir in cereal, whic...
Ingredients: 12 oz peanut butter chunky, 5 T unsalted butter, softened, 2 c confectioners’ sugar, sifted, 1 ½ c crispy rice cereal...

Fresh Peach Cobbler Recipe                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, salt and cinnamon. Cut in butter with 2 knives until coarse (resembling corn meal). Combine peaches, lemon juice, lemon peel, 1/2 cup sug...
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1/4 tsp salt...

Fruit Pizza                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Grease well a 13” pizza pan. Cream well the first 4 ingredients. Set aside. Mix together the dry ingredients. Mix both together until the dough is sticky. Spread on pizza pan. Bake at 400 F for 8...
Ingredients: Cookie Crust, ¼ cu margarine, ¼ cu Crisco shortening, ¾ cu sugar...

GIANT OATMEAL DROP COOKIES                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 350°....
Ingredients: 1 cup packed dark brown sugar , 2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, softened , 1/2 cup applesauce , 1 large egg ...

Hershey Cake                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 300°F Spray bundt pan with Bakers’ Joy or other floured spray Tip: you can use any spray but be sure to lightly flour the pan after spraying or the cake will stick to pan! Melt He...
Ingredients: 2-3 Hershey Milk Chocolate Bars (The ones that come in the package of 6), 2-3 Hershey Milk Chocolate Bars (The ones that come in the package of 6), 2 cups sugar, ½ lb butter or margarine (= 2 sticks)...

Jello Mold                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Dissolve in six cups of hot water. Let cool and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours until it has started to jell a little....
Ingredients: 2 large packages of sugar-free Jello, 2 cups fresh fruit in bite size pieces, 1 cup quartered or halved walnuts., ...

Carmel Brownies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 350F. Microwave unsweetened chocolate and margarine on high for 2 minutes. Stir until chocolate is melted, stir in sugar. Mix in eggs and vanilla, stir in flour. Set aside 1 cup of...
Ingredients: 4 squares Baker’s unsweetened chocolate, ¾ cup margarine, 2 cup sugar, 3 eggs...

Mom's Molasses Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 375 degrees...
Ingredients: ¾ cup Crisco, 1 cup sugar, ¼ cup molasses, 1 egg...

MONKEY BREAD                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Take 3 packages of buttermilk biscuit tubes (10 per roll) and cut each roll into 4 pieces. Drop roll pieces into 1 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Drop sugar-coated pieces into a well buttered Bun...
Ingredients: 3 packages of buttermilk biscuit tubes or f 1 rozen white bread loaf, 1 cup sugar (divided), 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 cup butter...

No bake peanut butter balls                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine honey and peanut butter. Gradually work in nonfat dry milk and oats. Shape in small balls. Makes 2 dozen...
Ingredients: ¼ cup honey, ½ cup peanut butter, 1 cup nonfat dry milk, 1 cup uncooked oats...

Oatmeal Chocolate-Chip Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients and stir. The mixture will be dry-ish. Form into balls with your hands. Bake at 350 on greased pan for 12-15 minutes. Above 5,000ft, you may need to add...
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup oats, 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar (generally use less)...

Peanut Butter/Chocolate Squares                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Add first two ingredients. Heat on stove until dissolved. Add 18 oz chunky peanut butter....
Ingredients: 1 cup Karo Syrup, 1 cup sugar, 18 oz chunky peanut butter., 6 cups Special K...

Pie crust                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Pulse everything in a food processor while adding the water slowly just until it sticks to sides – it won’t look like it is mixed up enough. Dump into saran wrap and refrigerate overnight. Lightly f...
Ingredients: Everything must be cold!, 2 cup Flour, 2 sticks of butter, 1 tsp salt...

SOCK IT TO ME CAKE                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix first four ingredients well and add eggs. In a well greased tube pan, use half the batter....
Ingredients: 1 box butter recipe yellow cake mix (Duncan Hines) , 1 c. sour cream , 3/4 c. Crisco oil , 1/2 c. sugar ...

Yannick’s Bownies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Melt unsweetened chocolate and butter in a sauce pan. Mix sugar, flour and eggs together. Add the choc/butter to sugar mixture and mix well. Pour into a buttered 9” square pan. Bake at 350F for 35 ...
Ingredients: 6 squares of bakers unsweetened chocolate, 2 sticks of salted butter, 2 ½ cups of sugar, 1 ½ cup of flour...

Zucchini bread                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream eggs, sugar and oil. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Bake in 2 greased and floured bread pans. Bake at 350 for 1 hour....
Ingredients: 3 eggs, beaten , 2 1/4 cup sugar , 1 cup oil , 2 tsp. vanilla ...

Allison’s Mac & Cheese                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat butter in a sauce pan and mix in flour to make rue. Gradually ad in milk and boil for 2 minutes or until it starts getting thick. Season with pepper and add cheese. If too thick, add milk. If...
Ingredients: 1 T butter, 1 T flour, 1 cup milk, Pepper to taste...

never fail pie crust                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cut shortening into flour and salt. Combine egg and water. Pour liquid into flour mixture. Blend or knead. Roll out on floured surface....
Ingredients: 3 cups flour, 1 1/4 cup shortening, 1 tsp. salt, 1 egg, well beaten ...

Hot German Potato Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop....
Ingredients: 4 potatoes (I like to use small irish ones, but you can use what you like), 4 slices bacon, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons white sugar...

Traditional Hanukkah Latkas - Potato Pancakes (Par                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Peel potatoes. Place in a bowl of cold water so they won’t turn brown. When ready to prepare the latkas, drain the potatoes. Place potatoes and onions in a food processor fitted with a knife blade....
Ingredients: 5 potatoes, 2 onions, 3 eggs, 1 tsp. salt...

Brandi's Texas Red (Chili)                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Brown ground chock in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Pour off fat and place the ground chuck in bowl; set aside. Brown stew beef in oil or bacon grease. Pour off excess fat. Add ground chuck to ...
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground chuck, 1 lb. stew beef, cut into bite-sized pieces, 1 large sweet onion, 6 roma tomatoes...

Brandi's Bourbon Chicken                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Place chicken in baking dish, meat side down. Mix ingredients and pour mixture over chicken . Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until chicken registers 180 deg...
Ingredients: 3 Chicken breast, halved and skinned, 1/3 cup Bourbon, 1/3 Cup vegetable oil, 1/4 Cup Soy sauce...

Holiday Baked Country Ham                              Entrees - Maindishes / Holiday Dish         
Place ham in sink and cover with cold water. Soak overnight, changing water once. Next morning, drain sink. Scrub ham in warm water with a stiff brush and rinse well. Cut skin from ham and trim off fa...
Ingredients: 1 -12 to 14-pound country ham, 2 tsp. whole cloves, 8 cups apple cider , Orange Juice and Brown Sugar Glaze (recipe follows)...

Our Favorite Meatloaf                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Brown Sugar-Ketchup Glaze: 2 cups ketchup or chili sauce 4 Tablespoons light or dark brown sugar 4 teaspoons cider or white vinegar Glaze: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl; set aside....
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 large eggs...

Brazil Churasco Steak w/Chimichurrie Sauce                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Chimichurri Sauce Procedure- Puree all the sauce ingredients (except vinegar) together. Add the vinegar, continuing to puree untill the sauce is smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve....
Ingredients: Chimichurri Sauce-, 1/2 c. jalapeno chilies, seeded, 1/c c. virgin olive oil, 2 tsp. salt...

Bean Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Spread beans in ovenproof dish, top with softened cream cheese. Spread salsa on this and top with grated cheese. Bake at 350o until bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve with tortilla chips. ...
Ingredients: 1 Can Refried, Salsa (about 1 Cup), 1 Package Cream Cheese, Softened, Grated Cheese (about 1/2 Cup)...

Olvivita Crostini                              Appetizers / None         
In medium bowl, stir together black and green olives, Parmesan cheese, butter, olive oil and garlic until well blended. Stir in Monterey jack cheese and parsley. Heat broiler. Cut baguette into 2...
Ingredients: 4 1/2 oz. Can Black Olives, chopped , 1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/2 C. Green Olives with pimientos, chopped, 2 Cloves Garlic, minced...

Brazil Feijoada                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Rinse the beans thoroughly. Remove the discoloured beans. Soak the beans overnight....
Ingredients: 11 oz. Pork, 7 oz. spare ribs, 7 oz. beef, 7 oz. sausage...

Blueberry Muffins                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream softened butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Put dry ingredients together in separate bowl then add to butter mixture, alternating with milk. Stir in blueberries. Sprinkle sugar on top. ...
Ingredients: 1/2 C. Butter , 2 tsp. Baking Powder, 1 C. Sugar , 1 tsp. Salt...

Adeline's Refrigerator Muffins                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix dry ingredients in a LARGE bowl. Combine eggs, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry mixture. Bake in muffin tins 15-20 minutes at 400o. This batter will keep up to 6 weeks in the refrigerator and ...
Ingredients: 5 C. Raisin Bran , 2 tsp. salt, 5 C. flour , 1 qt. buttermilk...

Canadian Lemon Bread                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream butter and sugar. Grate the rind of the lemon and add it to the creamed mixture. Add rest of ingredients except lemon and powdered sugar. Pour batter into greased loaf pan and bake at 350o fo...
Ingredients: 1/2 C. Margarine , 1 tsp. Baking Powder, 1 C. Sugar , 1/2 C. Milk...

Best Buns                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine water, sugar and yeast. When bubbly, stir in remaining ingredients, kneading in the last of the flour. Let rise in a covered, greased bowl until double in size. Punch down and form into bun...
Ingredients: 2 C. warm water, about 120o F. , 2 Tbsp. yeast, 1/2 C. Sugar , 2 eggs, beaten...

Cheese Spread                              Appetizers / None         
Grate together first four ingredients. Add mayonnaise to moisten. Stir over warm water in a double boiler until thoroughly blended. This keeps well in the refrigerator. ...
Ingredients: 1 pound velveeta cheese , Pimiento, 4 hard boiled eggs , Mayonnaise...

Recipe for After Christmas Slump                              Appetizers / Holiday Dish         
Take a long relaxing bath. Put on cozy footsies. Grab a magazine to read. Sip a cup of hot chocolate....
Ingredients: , , , ...

Sunflower Seed Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream shortening, margarine and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and remaining ingredients. Drop by teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet. Press to flatten slightly. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350o....
Ingredients: 1 C. shortening , 3 C. flour, 2 C. sugar , 1 tsp. soda...

Fudge Oatmeal Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream shortening, margarine and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and remaining ingredients. Drop by teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet. Press to flatten slightly. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350o....
Ingredients: 1 C. shortening , 3 C. flour, 2 C. sugar , 1 tsp. soda...

Fudge Oatmeal Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix sugar, milk and cocoa in large sauce pan. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and add the remaining ingredients. Stir until thick. Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper. Make them small as they are v...
Ingredients: 1 C. Sugar , 3 Tbsp. Peanut butter, 1/4 C. milk , 1/2 C. oatmeal...

Monster Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix ingrediants.Drop on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 3500 for 12 minutes, do not over bake....
Ingredients: 12 eggs , 3 lbs. peanut butter, 2lbs brown sugar , 1 lb. butter...

Ginger Snaps                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix all ingredients together. Roll into balls the size of a walnut. Dip in white sugar and press down. Bake in moderate oven “These crack open like boughten ginger snaps”....
Ingredients: 1 Cup shortening , 1 Tbsp. ginger, 2 Cups white sugar , 1 Tbsp. salt...

Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix shortening and sugars together. Add unbeaten eggs and vanilla. Beat well. Add flour sifted with salt and soda. Then add oatmeal. Shape into long roll. Chill for several hours or overnight. Cu...
Ingredients: 1 Cup shortening , 1 tsp. soda, 1 Cup white sugar , 1 tsp. salt...

Anzac Biscuits                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix together flour, sugar, coconut and rolled oats. Melt butter and golden syrup. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water and add to syrup mixture. Make a hole in the centre of the flour, stir in the...
Ingredients: 125 g (4 oz.) or 1 Cup flour , 100g (3 1/2 oz.) or 8 Tbsp. butter, 150 g (6 oz.) or 3/4 C. sugar , 1 Tbsp. Golden Syrup...

Fattigmand (Louise Bell)                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Beat eggs well. Add sugar and mix well. Add rest of ingredients. Roll, then cut in diamond shape and fry in deep fat. Dust with powdered sugar....
Ingredients: 6 egg yolks , 6 Tbsp. Sweet cream, 1 Tbsp. Melted butter , 4 Tbsp. Sugar...

Sand Cookies (Louise Bell)                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix all ingredients. Roll into balls and flatten with a fork. Bake in 375o oven....
Ingredients: 1 C. margarine , 1 egg, 1 C. oil , 1 tsp. cream of tartar...

Mrs. Boyes' Shortbread                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream together butter and sugar. Add dry ingredients. Knead together. Roll flat to 1/2 inch thickness and cut in squares. Bake at 325o. Do not over bake. ...
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. Butter , 2 oz. Ground rice, 4 1/2 oz. (generous 1/2 C.) Castor Sugar , 8 oz (2 C.) flour...

Great-Grandma Miller's Shortbread (Joyce Miller)                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream together butter and sugar. Add flour gradually until mixture feels as soft as a pound of homemade butter. Bake at 325o. Do not over bake....
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. butter , 12-14 oz. (3-3 1/2 Cups) flour, 1/2 lb. (about 1 Cup) sugar, ...

Louise's Lemon Pie Filling                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix sugar, cornstarch and water in pan. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Add egg yolks gradually and boil again. Remove from heat; add butter, then lemon juice....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 C. sugar , 3 Eggs, 1 1/2 C. water , 3 Tbsp. Butter...

Grandma's Pie Crust                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Blend flour, salt and lard. Beat egg in small bowl. Add water and vinegar to egg. Blend into flour mixture. Bake at 350o. ...
Ingredients: 3 C. flour , 1 egg, 1 tsp. salt , 5 Tbsp. water...

Fresh Strawberry Pie (Dorothy Pratt)                              Desserts - Breads / None         
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Ingredients: 1 baked pie crust , 1 Cup sugar, 1 bottle or can strawberry , 1 pint fresh strawberries, halved 13 oz...

Sour Cream Pie (Thelma Novotny)                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix raising, cornstarch, milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Bring to boil for one minute. Beat 3 egg yolks, add sour cream and add to first mixture. Cook until bubbly. Add lemon juice and coo...
Ingredients: 1 scant cup raisins , 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg, 1/4 Cup cornstarch , 1/4 tsp. Salt...

Apple Crisp                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Heat oven to 375o. Arrange apples in greased pie pan or square 8 x 8 inch pan. Mix remaining ingredients; sprinkle over apples. Bake until topping is golden brown and apples are tender, about 30 ...
Ingredients: 4 to 5 Cups sliced tart apples , 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/2 to 2/3 Cup packed brown sugar, dash of salt...

Cocoa Pudding (Louise Bell)                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine cocoa, cornstarch, sugar and salt in medium saucepan. Gradually blend milk into dry ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil and stir one minute. ...
Ingredients: 1/4 C. cocoa , 2 1/4 C. milk, 2/3 C. sugar , 2 Tbsp. Butter...

Neil's Lemon Squares                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine first three ingredients. Bake at 350o for 20 minutes. Combine eggs, sugar and lemon juice; pour over crust. Bake at 350o for another 20 minutes. Eat and ENJOY!...
Ingredients: 1 C. flour , 2 eggs, 1/2 C. margarine , 1 C. sugar...

Carrot Bars                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine eggs, sugar, carrots and oil. Beat well. Combine dry ingredients then mix into carrot mixture. Bake in a greased pan 35-40 minutes at 350o....
Ingredients: 4 eggs, beaten , 2 1/2 C. flour, 2 C. sugar , 2 tsp. soda...

Cream Cheese Frosting                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream together margarine and cream cheese. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Use one half of this recipe to frost carrot bars....
Ingredients: 3 1/2 C. Powdered Sugar , 1/2 C. Butter or Margarine, 1 8 oz. Package Cream Cheese , 2 tsp. Vanilla...

Zucchini Bars (Dorothy Pratt)                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Grease and flour a 15 x 13 inch pan. Mix in order given. Bake at 350o for about 30 minutes. Frost with cream cheese frosting (see recipe above for Carrot Bars and halve recipe. Or, instead of fro...
Ingredients: 4 eggs , 2 tsp. cinnamon, 2 Cups sugar , dash of salt...

Sour Cream Raisin Bars                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix together margarine, oatmeal, flour, brown sugar and soda. Put 2/3of this mixture in a 9x13 pan.† Bake 15 min. at 350o.† For filling: combine raisins, water and a pinch of salt. Boil for 5 min. A...
Ingredients: 1 C. margarine , Pinch of salt, 1 3/4 C. oatmeal , 1/2 C. water...

Cherry Coffeecake Bars                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Blend in remaining ingredients. Put 2/3 of this batter in a 10" or 15" pan. Spread pie mix over batter. Drop remaining dough by teaspoon over the t...
Ingredients: 1 C. butter or margarine , 1 tsp. vanilla, 1 C. sugar , 1/2 tsp. salt...

Baked Nectarine Tarts                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Thaw one pastry sheet at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400o. Carefully unfold pastry onto a lightly floured board. Roll dough into a 10 x12 inch rectangle. With a sharp knife, c...
Ingredients: 1/2 package frozen puff pastry , 2 Tbsp. Flour, 2 eggs, beaten well , 2 Tbsp. Butter...

Texas Brag (Thelma Novotny)                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Put in greased 9" x 12" pan in order given. Bake at 350o for 1 hour. Top with Cool Whip....
Ingredients: 1 can crushed pineapple (do not drain) , 1/2 Cup brown sugar, 1 can apricot pie filling, 1 Cup chopped pecans...

English Berry Trifle                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix 1/2 cup sugar, the cornstarch and salt in 3 quart saucepan; gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil and stir one minute. Stir at least half of the hot...
Ingredients: 1/2 Cup sugar , 1 tsp. almond extract, 3 Tbsp. cornstarch , 1 package (3 oz.) ladyfingers...

Pavlova                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Beat egg whites until stiff, add cold water and beat again. Add castor sugar very gradually while still beating. Fold in cornflour, vanilla and vinegar. Place on greased paper on greased tray and b...
Ingredients: 3 egg whites, 1 tsp., vinegar, 3 Tbsp. cold water , 1 tsp. vanilla essence...

Pistachio Dessert (Dorothy Pratt)                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine flour, sugar, magarine and nuts and pat into bottom of 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350o for 15 minutes. Cool. Mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar and cool whip and spread on cooled ...
Ingredients: 1 1/2 Cups flour , 1 1/2 Sticks margarine, 3 Tbsp.sugar , 1/4 Cup chopped nuts...

Queen Elizabeth Cake                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream together sugar and butter. Add egg, vanilla and date mixture. Stir in dry ingredients, then cherries and nuts. Pour into large loaf pan and bake at 350o for about 45 minutes....
Ingredients: 1 C. sugar , 1 tsp. soda, 1/2 C. Butter, 1 C. water, boiling, poured over dates and soda...

Date Cake (Julie Novotny)                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Toss dates with soda in a medium bowl. Pour boiling water over them and stir. Set aside to cool.. Cream butter and sugar in mixer. Add eggs and vanilla, blend well. Pour in date mixture and ble...
Ingredients: 1 Cup finely chopped dates , 1 tsp. baking powder, 1 1/2 Cups boiling water , 1/2 Cup butter ...

Carrot Pineapple Cake (Thelma Novotny)                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine cake ingredients. Rake 1 hour at 325o or until done. Cool and top with frosting....
Ingredients: 3 eggs, beaten , 1 tsp. Baking soda, 2 Cups sugar , 1 tsp. nutmeg...

Royal Rhubarb Cake                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Stir flour, sugar, salt and soda together in a large mixing bowl. Add brown sugar, butter, sour cream, egg and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Fold in rhubarb. Turn into a 9 x 13 inch greased pa...
Ingredients: 2 1/3 Cup flour , 1 egg, beaten, 1 tsp. baking soda , 1 tsp. vanilla...

Chocolate Zucchini Cake                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix all ingredients together. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan or bundt cake pan. Bake 50 to 60 minutes at 350o....
Ingredients: 2 Cups shredded zucchini , 2 eggs, 1/2 Cup butter , 1 3/4 Cup sugar...

Chocolate Frosting (Louise Bell)                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Bring sugar, milk and butter to rolling boil. Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth....
Ingredients: 1 Cup sugar , 1 Cup chocolate chips, 6 Tbsp. evaporated milk , 1 tsp. vanilla...

Chocolate Chip Frosting (Dorothy Pratt)                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine first 3 ingredients and bring to a boil. Boil for 30 seconds. Stir in chocolate chips and then beat until smooth. Spread on cake....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 Cups sugar , 6 Tbsp. Butter or margarine, 6 Tbsp. Milk , 1 Cup chocolate chips ...

Fudgesicles (Dorothy Pratt)                              Desserts - Breads / Kids         
Thoroughly mix all ingredients together. Pour into popsicle molds or ice cube trays and freeeze....
Ingredients: 1 package instant chocolate pudding, 1/4 C. Sugar, 4 C. milk, ...

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls                              Desserts - Breads / Kids         
Blend all ingredients except chocolate chips well. Form into balls. Melt the chocolate bits and pour over cooked balls....
Ingredients: 2 c. confectioners sugar , 1/4 Cup butter, 1 1/4 c. peanut butter, chunk or smooth , 2 Cups Rice Krispies...