Food Recipes

CHERRY CAKE MIX COOKIES

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:32:00 +0000

1 package White Cake Mix or Cherry Chip
1/3 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 cup candied cherries or marachino cherries
1/2-1 c chopped nuts

Heat oven to 375 F. In large bowl, combine cake mix, oil, extract and eggs; stir with spoon just until thoroughly moistened. Stir in cherries. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 F. for 6-8 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Note: For a new flavor try substituting 1 tsp. rum extract for the almond extract.

Mary J

FROZEN FRUIT BARS

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:27:00 +0000

2 c. summer fruit (pineapple, oranges, and strawberries)
1 tsp. sugar (optional) (I use sugar substitute)
1 tsp. lemon juice

Puree fruit in blender, adding a teaspoon or two of water if necessary. Add sugar (if desired), a lemon juice and blend. Pour into bar molds or small cups and insert sticks. ...Freeze... until solid. For most fruit it'll be less than 50 calories a serving. Makes 4 (4 ounce) bars. This works great with the frozen treat makers at Prepared Pantry .

Nancy Rogers

MOOKIES

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:25:00 +0000

Prepare any flavor packaged muffin mix according to the package directions -OR- make your own from scratch. Preheat the oven according to package directions.
Drop by level tablespoonfuls on to a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake about ½ of the time specified for the muffins. When done, remove from the cookie sheet and place on a wire rack to cool.

Mookies are best when on the soft side and eaten warm. Put 2 together with a whoopie pie filling to make your own favorite mini-whoopie pies. The possibilities are endless!

Lisa from Central PA

BLACKBERRY PIE

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:18:00 +0000

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
4 eggs, separated
1 cup blackberry jam
Cream butter and sugar.

Add well beaten egg yolks and jelly. Fold in well beaten egg whites. Pour mixture into an unbaked pie shell. Bake at 375? to 400? until done.

Jean from TN

PARMESAN and GARLIC ASPARAGUS

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:55:00 +0000

INGREDIENTS :

1/4 c good quality olive oil
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
Heat on low for approximately 30 minutes to infuse the oil.
1 lb or more trimmed asparagus
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (not the powdered kind)
sea salt
bacon crumbles, optional

METHOD :

Line a jelly roll pan with foil. Place trimmed asparagus in a single layer. Pour just enough of the oil to coat lightly. Be sure and include some of the garlic. Sprinkle with sea salt. Bake in a preheated oven of 425* for around 4 minutes. Top with cheese (& bacon if desired) and bake an additional 3 minutes or so. Should still be "crisp".

Lisa (East Texas)

CAESAR RED COLESLAW

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:47:00 +0000

INGREDIENTS :

2 cups red cabbage, coarsely chopped
1 cup carrot, coarsely grated
1/2 cup green onions, chopped

Dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

METHOD :

Combine salt and garlic together to form a paste. Add to other
dressing ingredients and mix well. In a large bowl combine cabbage,
carrots and green onions with the dressing. Toss until completely
coated. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve cold.

Tona in Bama

COCONUT PECAN BUNDT CAKE

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:56:00 +0000

INGREDIENTS

1 box yellow cake mix
4 eggs
3/4 cup oil
1 cup water
1 can of prepared coconut pecan frosting

METHOD

Mix all together. Pour into greased and floured Bundt cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
Note: I have made this with German chocolate cake and it is just as moist and goes just as fast!!!

...Sassy...Gleason, Tennessee

FROZEN STRAWBERRY DESERT

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:24:00 +0000

INGREDIENTS

1/4 c. sugar
1 sm. pkg. cream cheese
1 sm. pkg. frozen strawberries
1/2 c. walnuts
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 pt. Cool Whip
1 c. miniature marshmallows

METHOD

Combine cheese and sugar and beat until smooth.
Stir in strawberries and walnuts. Add lemon juice.
Fold in Cool Whip and marshmallows.
Place in mold and freeze.
Serves 8 to 10.

Linda NM

CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:20:00 +0000

It is eaten like pudding. It is just called Mayo for some reason or another. It is almost like a mousse.

INGREDIENTS

Chocolate Mayonnaise
6 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
3/4 bg of chocolate chips

METHOD

Whip together eggs, butter, and sugar.
Melt chocolate chips slowly.
Pour warm chocolate over whipped mixture. Mix until fluffy. About 3 minutes.
Pour in to container that is freezer proof.Freeze for 1 hr. Serve

Mary in Va

BANANA CREAM PIE

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:50:00 +0000

INGREDIENTS

1 deep dish pie crust
1 large box of vanilla pudding (the kind you have to cook)
Milk for pudding
1-2 bananas
1 small container of heavy whipping cream
Powdered sugar for whipping cream

METHOD

Cook pie crust as directed. While pie crust is cooking make the pudding according to the package directions.
Once the pudding comes to a boil it is done, remove from heat.
Slice bananas in bottom of pie crust and arrange in a single layer. Slice them about 1/4 or so thick.
Cover the bananas with the pudding. You might not use all the pudding.
Chill for several hours to set.
Before you serve whip the cream and powdered sugar then add to top of pie and serve.

Toni in SW FL

ASPARAGUS RECIPE

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:59:00 +0000

Preparation time: 10 minutes.

Ingredients

1 bunch of medium sized asparagus, about 1 lb
2 Tbsp of the most exquisite extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest - freshly grated lemon rind
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1 Prepare the asparagus by rinsing them thoroughly, break off any tough, white bottoms and discard. Cut into 1 to 2 inch sections, slicing the asparagus at a slight diagonal.
2 Fill a medium sized saucepan half way with water, bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and reduce heat slightly to a simmer. Parboil the asparagus for exactly 2 minutes. Drain the hot water. While the asparagus are still hot, toss them in a bowl with the olive oil, Parmesan, and lemon rind. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or room temperature.
Note that when you are working with so few ingredients, it's important to make sure they are of the highest quality.

TURKEY BURGER

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 29 May 2008 08:44:00 +0000

SUBMITTED BY: Trudi Davidoff

This is a simple and delicious recipe. These are really good - any cooking method may be used, and they freeze very well. The recipe can also be used for meatballs or meat loaves."

PREP TIME
15 Min
COOK TIME
15 Min
READY IN
30 Min
SERVINGS & SCALING
Original recipe yield: 12 burgers

INGREDIENTS

3 pounds ground turkey

1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

1/4 cup finely diced onion

2 egg whites, lightly beaten

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic,
salt, and pepper. Form into 12 patties.

Cook the patties in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning once, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C)

Chicken Mole Fettucini

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 24 May 2008 01:59:00 +0000

Ingredients :

1 teaspoon oil

1/2 chicken breast (cut into bite sized pieces)

1/2 cup Mole Sauce

1 serving fettucini (cooked)

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a pan.

2. Brown the chicken in the pan.

3. Add the mole sauce and bring to a boil.

4. Place the chicken and mole sauce onto the fettucini.

Bacon Crisp

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 24 May 2008 01:16:00 +0000

1 envelope Lipton® Recipe Secrets® Golden Onion Soup Mix
1 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
1 container (8 oz.) sour cream
1 medium tomato, chopped (about 1 cup)
6 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled (about 1/2 cup) or 1/2 cup bacon bits.

Shredded lettuce

1.In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except lettuce; chill, if desired.
2.Garnish with lettuce and serve with your favorite dippers.

Also terrific with Lipton® Recipe Secrets® Onion Soup Mix.

Makes:
3 cups dip
Preparation Time: 10 Minute(s)

Frangipane Tart with Strawberries

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 24 May 2008 01:01:00 +0000

Pate brisee, recipe follows
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted buter, softened
1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg
3/4 cup blanched almonds, finely ground
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon almond-flavored liqueur, like Amaretto 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 cups strawberries, hulled
1/4 cup strawberry jam, melted and strained

Roll out the pate brisee dough 1/8-inch thick on a lightly floured surface, fit it into an 11 by 8-inch rectangular or 10 or 11-inch round tart pan with a removable fluted rim, and chill the shell while making the frangipane.
In a small bowl cream together the butter and the sugar and beat in the egg, the almonds, the almond extract, the almond flavored liqueur, and the flour. Spread the frangipane evenly on the bottom of the shell and bake the tart in the middle of a preheated 375 degree F. oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the shell is pale golden. (If the frangipane begins to turn too brown, cover the tart loosely with a piece of foil.) Let the tart cool.

Cut the strawberries lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices, arrange the slices, overlapping, decoratively with the raspberries in rows on the frangipane, and brush them gently with the jam.

Pbte Brisee:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
1/4 teaspoon salt

In a large bowl blend the flour, the butter, the vegetable shortening, and salt until the mixture resembles meal. Add 2 tablespoons ice water, toss the mixture until the water is incorporated, adding more ice water if necessary to form a dough, and form the dough into a ball. Dust the dough with flour and chill it, wrapped in waxed paper, for 1 hour.

Recipe courtesy Gourmet Magazine

Bacon Crisp with Crackers

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 24 May 2008 00:58:00 +0000

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 sleeve buttery rectangular crackers (recommended: Waverly Wafers) 1 pound sliced bacon cut in 1/2
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.

Place 1 teaspoon of the cheese on each cracker and wrap tightly with a strip of bacon. Place the wrapped crackers on a broiler rack on a baking sheet and put the baking sheets on the oven rack. Bake for 2 hours, or until the bacon is done. Do not turn. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot or at room temperature
Cook's note:
You can also bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes if you're in a hurry!

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen