Mr. Ex's Recipes for Singles

Cool Cucumber Salsa

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:14:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: A great way to use all those cucumbers you get from your plants! A little zing from the jalapeno and a burst of lime add a fresh taste to cucumbers in this refreshing fresh salsa.

Ingredients:

2 medium cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) package tortilla chips

Directions:

In a medium bowl, stir together the cucumbers, tomatoes, green pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, lime juice, parsley, cilantro, dill, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with tortilla chips.

Number of Servings: 1-4

Nutritional Information

Cool Cucumber Salsa

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 151

Total Fat: 6.6g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 217mg
Total Carbs: 21.6g
Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
Protein: 2.8g

A Doughy Disaster

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:03:00 +0000

Submitted by: Janice R. ~ Enid, OK

I remember it like it was yesterday, even though now it's been 28 years. Mom and I decided it was time to get a serious cleaning done in the kitchen. We scrubbed the kitchen floors on our hands and knees, and then followed up with a hand applied wax. Then we tackled the oven. Not a self-cleaning oven, rather an old-fashioned gas oven which needed to be sprayed and scraped and scrubbed. This took the better part of a whole day. We then decided that, as a reward for all of our efforts and toil, we would bake a batch of Toll House cookies. So we measured, sifted, and stirred, then put our rounded tablespoon measures of perfect cookie dough onto our greased cookie sheets, and went to put them into our pristinely scrubbed and preheated oven, which sat on our shiny, freshly waxed floor. Then it happened. The fates looked upon our activities and smiled a sinister smile. In this June Cleaver moment, they instead envisioned Lucy Ball...and the planets realigned to alter the scene. My stockinged feet slipped ever so slightly, just at the precise moment I was leaning into the oven with the cookie sheet full of dough. The sheet upended, landing dough side down all over the hot interior of the opened oven door. Frustrated and panicked that the cookies would begin baking on the hot surface, my mother filled a bucket of hot, soapy water. We set the bucket down on the clean floor. We began scooping hot, melted cookie dough out of the oven, and into the bucket of soapy water. Just as we were cleaning the last of the mess out of the oven, my knee hit the bucket. Two gallons of sludgey, cookie-dough, melted-chocolate-infused water spilled all over our newly waxed floor, leaving a pool of mush and mayhem all over the kitchen. We sat in the mess and laughed until we cried. Even though it was, by all counts, a complete kitchen disaster, it remains one of my mother's and my favorite memories of being together in the kitchen.

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Cassie's Classic Banana Split

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:32:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Do you really need a description? LOL

Ingredients:

2 bananas, halved lengthwise
1/2 gallon Neapolitan ice cream
1 pint blackberries, picked over and washed
1 pint raspberries, picked over and washed
Chocolate sauce, store bought or home made
1 cup peanuts

Directions

Place the bananas in a large dish. Scoop 3 to 4 balls of ice cream onto the bananas. Top with the berries, chocolate sauce, and peanuts.

Number of Servings: 2-4

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Macadamia Crusted Chicken Medallions

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:22:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: If you don't make this scrumptious meal for dinner tonight you had better be headed to Carraba's instead!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup macadamia nuts (roasted and salted)
1/2 cup flour
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons Pomery mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 large Spanish onion
1 roasted red pepper (or 1 jar), julienned
1 bunch fresh spinach
Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
Olive oil

Directions

Make Macadamia flour: mix together flour, pulverized nuts and season with salt and fresh black pepper.
Make egg dip for chicken breast: mix one egg with milk and 1 tablespoon mustard, and season with salt and fresh black pepper.
Make mustard sauce: mix remaining mustard and mayonnaise, and thin with water.
Slice the chicken breasts in 3 horizontal slices. Pound them slightly between plastic wrap or waxed paper, season with salt and pepper.
Slice the onion thinly, saute it in 1 tablespoon olive oil for about 4 to 5 minutes until caramelized. Remove from pan.
Flour chicken pieces and dredge in the egg dip, then flour them again. Saute them for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pan to a baking sheet and bake them at 375 degrees for 3 to 4 minutes, or until juices run clear.
Drain excess oil and breading from the saute pan, and add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sliced garlic. Stir until golden. Add spinach and red pepper, sauteing until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper, and transfer to the center of a serving plate. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the pan. When melted, add the onions and cook briefly. Place on top of the spinach.
Remove the chicken from the oven and fan it around the vegetables.
Spoon the mustard sauce around it

Number of Servings: 1

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Seared Ahi Tuna and Salad of Mixed Greens with Wasabi Vinaigrette

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:05:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: A Healthy and very tasteful dish that will make your mouth water.

Ingredients:

1 ahi tuna steak, 6 ounces
2 teaspoons five-spice powder, available on spice aisle
1 teaspoon grill seasoning, such as Montreal Steak Seasoning, or salt and coarse pepper
Cooking spray or vegetable oil, for brushing the grill pan
5 ounces, half a sack, mixed prewashed baby salad greens
2 radishes, sliced
1/4 European cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon wasabi paste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons -virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Coat your steak with a combination of five-spice powder and grill seasoning or salt and pepper.
Heat a grill pan or griddle over high heat. Spray grill surface or wipe with a thin layer of oil.
Add tuna steak to the hot cooking surface and sear tuna 2 minutes on each side. Remove tuna from heat.
Combine greens, radishes and cucumber in a bowl.
In a smaller bowl, whisk wasabi, vinegar and soy sauce.
Whisk in oil to combine dressing. Drizzle dressing over your salad and toss to coat evenly.
Slice tuna on an angle and arrange on the salad.

Number of Servings: 1

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Diabetic Cajun Shrimp Dinner

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:04:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: A quick and easy diabetic dinner.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 CUP Brown Rice cooked
Nonstick vegetable spray
1 TBS Olive Oil
3 cloves Garlic minced
5 GREEN ONIONS CHOPPED
1 1/2 LBS Shrimp, raw
1/2 tsp Cumin seed
1/2 tsp Oregano
1/2 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Thyme, ground
1/8 tsp Pepper, red or cayenne
2 cups Carrots, sliced
2 cups Broccoli florets
2 TBS *Lemon Juice

Directions:

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Add minced garlic and green onions. Saute for 2 minutes then add shrimp, cumin, oregano, paprika, thyme, cayenne, salt and pepper if desired.
Cook 3-4 minutes or until shrimp is cooked and turns pink
Meanwhile, steam carrots and broccoli and sprinkle with lemon juices
Serve shrimp over rice with vegetables on the side.

Number of Servings: 1-2

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Roasted Garlic & Romano Cheese Mashed Potatoes

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:40:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: A great twist on those bland ole' mashed potatoes.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup olive oil
15 cloves garlic, peeled
10 medium baking potatoes, peeled
1 gallon cold water
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup Wisconsin Romano cheese, grated, plus additional for garnish
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

Place olive oil and garlic cloves in a small pan and simmer slowly until garlic is browned. Puree garlic and oil in blender and reserve.
Cut potatoes into medium-sized chunks. Place in cold water. Bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are just tender. Drain potatoes and return to pot. Add all remaining ingredients, including olive oil/garlic puree, and hand mash until smooth.
To serve, place a large spoonful in a bowl. Garnish with grated Romano cheese and chopped parsley.

Number of Servings: 2-4

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Korean Dinner For 2

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:28:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Impress your date with a spicy Korean dinner.

Directions:

Grilled Korean-style Skirt Steak

2 pounds skirt steaks, trimmed and cut crosswise into 4 pieces
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 cup cola
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
salt and pepper
1 large white onion, cut into 2 inch thick wedges
6-8 sliced thick cut bacon
2-3 banana or Cubanelle peppers

Pierce steak a few times with a fork. Toast sesame seeds (2-3 minutes).
Combine the seasame seeds, garlic, cola, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper in large bowl, stirring to dissolve sugar.
Add the steak, onion wedges and bacon, turning to coat.
Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

Remove the steak and onion wedges from marinade to baking sheet (reserve bacon for fried rice, below). Heat grill pan over high heat. Grill onion wedges and peppers, turning until charred, (8-10 minutes). Transfer to platter. Grill steaks until charred 4-5 minutes per side for medium rare. Add to platter.

Kimchi

Pulse 3 chopped red jalapenos, 4 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons chopped ginger,1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons fish sauce and 2 tablespoons salt in a food processor.
Cut ½ head napa cabbage and 6 scallions into 2 inch pieces. Toss with jalapeno paste.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours.

Kimchi Fried Rice

6-8 slice thick cut bacon (from above)
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 nori sheets (dried seaweed)
3 cups kimchi (above)
4-1/2 to 5 cups cooked medium-grain white rice chilled
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Cut bacon crosswise into ½ inch pieces.
Toast sesame seeds 2-3 minutes
Cut nori sheets in half with sheers then cut ½ inch thick strips.
Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and stir-fry until almost cooked through (6-8 minutes). Drain the kimchi, reserving the liquid. Raise the heat to high and stri-fry the kimchi until browned (7-8 minutes). Add the rice, the reserved kimchi liquid, sesame oil and half the nori strips. Continue to cook, turning and flattening the rice mixture with a spatula until it starts to form a golden crust (about 8 minutes). [for more of a crust, remove pan from heat, cover and set aside 10 minutes]. Transfer to dish; sprinkle with sesame seeds and nori strips.

Number of Servings: 2

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"Cassie's" Fruit Dip Appetizer

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:16:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: A light easy appetizer to start your evening for two.

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
2-1/4 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 cups whipped topping
Assorted fresh fruit

Directions:

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and flour. Stir in egg and juices. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, fold in whipped topping. Serve with fruit.
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Number of Servings: 2-3

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"Chicago" Dogs

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:10:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Poppyseed buns with dill pickle, cucumber spears, sliced tomato, sweet relish, pickled peppers, diced onion and yellow mustard. Sprinkle with celery salt.

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Grilled Mangoes with Jalapeños

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:49:00 +0000

Ingredients:

3 mangoes
kosher salt and pepper
cayenne pepper, to taste
EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) for drizzling
1 lime halved
½ Mexican Crema (or 1/3 cup sour cream mixed with 2 tablespoons milk)
Thinly sliced fresh jalapeño and cilantro for topping

Directions:

Preheat grill to medium. Peel mangoes and cut flesh from pit in flat slices, lay on baking sheet. Season mango slices with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Drizzle with EVOO. Turn over and repeat. Grill slices, turning once, until well marked (2-3 minutes total). Transfer to platter and squeeze lime juice on top. Drizzle with Crema and top with jalapeños and cilantro.

Number of Servings: 2-4

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"Brenda's" BLT Tomatoes

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:36:00 +0000

Directions:

Hollow out 4 tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and invert to drain. Cook 2 bacon slices with 1 clove garlic. Chop, then toss with ½ cup lettuce, ½ cup chopped stale bread cubes, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and salt and pepper. Stuff tomatoes. Brush with bacon grease. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

Number of Servings: 2-4

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"Philly" Dogs

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:07:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Serve hot dog on a Hoagie roll with Cheez Wiz, sauteed peppers and onions and a dash of hot sauce.

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Georgia "Cracker" Salad

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 01:03:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Yeehaw! Georgia ain't only got peanuts!

Ingredients:

1 pound shrimp (do not peel until after boiled)
1 sleeve saltine crackers
2 cups mayonnaise
1 large tomato, finely chopped
3 green onions, finely chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped
1 head Boston leaf lettuce, washed, dried and separated into leaves
Pimiento slices for garnish (optional)
cucumber slices for garnish (optional)

Directions:

Boil shrimp for 2-3 minutes in salty or seasoned water in a pot, you can use crab boil if you like. Peel and clean shrimp, removing tails. If they are large , then chop coarsely. Crush crackers; combine the mayonnaise, tomato, green onion and egg. Add crackers, then immediately fold the warm shrimp into the salad and serve on lettuce leaves. Serve immediately.

Number of Servings: 1-4

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Southwest Meatloaf with Corn Pudding & Sauteed Vegetables

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:32:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: This is a neat twist on what could have been a dull Meatloaf meal for 2.

Ingredients:

Southwest Meatloaf

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup soft bread crumbs
3/4 cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped red pepper
½ cup frozen corn, thawed
½ cup milk
1 egg
1 large clove garlic
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
½ cup thick and chunky salsa

*Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients except salsa. Bake 1 hour and 15-20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Top with salsa.

Corn Pudding

2 cans creamed corn
2 cans whole corn
2 boxes corn muffin mix
16 oz. Container sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 sticks melted butter

*Mix all ingredients and put in greased baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.

Sauteed Vegetables

*Toss your favorite vegetables in olive oil, salt and pepper to taste then grill or cook in frying pan until desired done-ness.

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Cheesy-Garlic Biscuits

1 cup biscuit mix
1/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
butter flavored cooking spray

*Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, stir biscuit mix, milk, cheese and garlic powder to make soft dough. Drop spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 minutes. Spray warm biscuits with cooking spray.

Number of Servings: 2 (maybe some leftovers, but I doubt it ;-))

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"The Local Bartender's" Beer Brats

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 06:10:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Great to make when having a pool party or other get-together.

Ingredients:

6 cans domestic beer
2 large onions, roughly chopped
1-2 containers sauerkraut
8-12 bratwurst
2 sticks butter
spicy mustard
relish

Directions:

Bring beer to near boil. Place onion, sauerkraut and brats, poked with fork in beer. Simmer lightly 1 -1/2 hours. Add butter. Simmer another 30 minutes. Throw brats on the grill to char. Drain onions and sauerkraut. Serve brats with onions, sauerkraut, mustard and relish.

Number of Servings: 4-6

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Dynasty Burger with Spicy Hoisin BBQ Sauce

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 06:01:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Dynasty Burger with Spicy Hoisin BBQ Sauce

Ingredients:

FOR HOISON BBQ SAUCE:

1/4 cup prepared BBQ sauce
1/4 cup Hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

*In a small bowl, combine all ingredients, mix well.

FOR THE BURGERS:

1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 hamburger buns
4 lettuce
1 large tomato, sliced
1 small red onion, sliced thin

Directions:

In medium bowl, combine meat, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and pepper. Mix well, then form 2-4 patties (3-4 inch round). Cook 3 minutes each side (medium rare). Let stand 2-3 minutes. Serve with lettuce, tomato, onion and Hoisin sauce.

Number of Servings: 1-2

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Grilled Chicken Taco Pizza

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:41:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Delicious Grilled Chicken Taco Pizzas are a favorite for just about any crowd (or just for yourself when you snuggle up with your cat to watch a movie.

Ingredients:

TACO SEASONING:
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper
PIZZAS:
- 1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for brushing
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 16 oz. Tube pizza dough
- flour for dusting
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 avocado
- juice of 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon diced red onion
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup salsa
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Directions:

MAKE TACO SEASONING: mix all ingredients with 1 tablespoon each of salt and pepper in a bowl.

PREPARE PIZZA:

Mix 2 tablespoons taco seasoning and canola oil in shallow bowl. Pound the chicken to 1/4 inch thick. Add chicken to bowl, turning to coat and marinate 30 minutes.
Preheat grill to medium high. Grill chicken until cooked through (about 4 minutes each side). Let cool, then cut into bite sized pieces.
Divide the dough into 3 pieces. Roll out each on floured surface to 8 inches round. Brush with canola oil, sprinkle with taco seasoning and grill until crisp (3-5 minutes per side).
Mix the cheese in a bowl, then sprinkle on the crusts and top with chicken. Return pizzas to grill, cover and cook until cheese is melted. Meanwhile, mix the avocado, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, red onion and salt and pepper to taste. Top pizzas with the avocado mix, salsa, sour cream and cilantro.

Number of Servings: 1-2

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Vegetable Chips with Blue Cheese Dip

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:31:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: A great mouthwatering Appetizer that is sure to make you some friends.

Ingredients:

- DIP:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 8 oz. Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 oz. Crumbled blue cheese
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt
- CHIPS:
- vegetable oil for frying
- flour for dredging
- 2 medium beets (1 red, one yellow) peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
- kosher salt
- 1 sweet potato, peeled, sliced 1/8 inch thick

Directions:

MAKE THE DIP: Blend heavy cream in blender until slightly thickened. Add sour cream, lemon juice, blue cheese, scallions and garlic powder and pulse to combine. Season with salt. Cover and chill 2 hours.

MAKE THE CHIPS: Heat 1-2 inches vegetable oil in large pot over medium heat until fry thermometer reads 350 degrees. Rest a cooling rack on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Spread some flour in a baking dish, add the beet slices and toss. Tap off excess flour, then fry in batches, stirring occasionally (3-5 minutes) or until fizzling around the chips slows down. Transfer chips with slotted spoon to rack and season with salt. Let cool at least 5 minutes. Chips will crisp up as they cool. Return oil to 350 degrees. Repeat with sweet potato slices.

Serve chips with blue cheese dip.

Number of Servings: 1-4

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Fresh Goat Cheese and Prosciutto Pizza

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:01:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Another one of my favorite Pizzas.

Ingredients:

10 oz. Fully baked thick pizza crust
1/3 cup marinara
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 oz. Thinly sliced Prosciutto ham
1 oz. Fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped basil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a pizza pan or baking sheet with foil and lay pizza crust on top. Spread sauce evenly over crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Bake until cheese melts (10 minutes). Remove pizza and top with prosciutto ham and goat cheese. Bake until prosciuto is slightly crisp (about 4 minutes). Sprinkle with basil. Cut and serve.

Number of Servings: 1-2

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A Good Excuse to Eat Out!

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 04:13:00 +0000

It was the day after my wedding to Mike. I was young, only 18, and had not had much cooking experience. I thought I'd cook a Roast Chicken for my new husband and our first meal together... consequently, when I roasted the chicken, it never occurred to me that I'd have to thaw it out first! Ha ! When I served it up it was thoroughly cooked on the outside and raw in the middle. Luckily, as he cut into it we saw the blood and raw insides. Mike smiled sweetly then laughed when he found out that it had been frozen when I had put in the oven. He just calmly put the dinners in the trash bin and we went out to dinner to celebrate my attempt! So, I learned a lesson that day and consequently whenever I spoil the food (he he) we eat out quite nicely (in a fancy restaurant of course)! Mike always laughs and retorts "One day I'll get you some cookery lessons! Ha!"

Submitted by: Elizabeth Turner

"The Maid's" Wasabi Mayonnaise

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 04:01:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: A great sauce for any occasion. Good with vegetables, Calamari or Ahi Tuna (as a dip) or over Steaks, Chicken or Crab Cakes.

Ingredients:

½ cup mayonnaise
4-1/2 teaspoons Wasabi powder

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine Wasabi powder and mayonnaise. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Number of Servings: 1

Kaneku Premium Wasabi Ko - Japanese Horseradish Powder - 1.0 Oz
Roland Wasabi Paste, 1.52-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 12)
Wasabi Lip Balm
Sushi Chef Natural Wasabi (Powdered Horseradish), 1-Ounce Glass Jars (Pack of 4)
Seapoint Farms Dry Roasted Edamame, Wasabi, 3.5-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 12)

"Maui" Surf Dogs

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 03:52:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Toss ½ cup chopped pineapple with 1 tablespoon each lime juice, diced red onion, red bell pepper and scallions. Season with cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Grill hot dogs brushing lightly with teriyaki. Grill buns and top with pineapple salsa.

Number of Servings: 1-2

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Treats, All Beef, 4-Ounce Ziplock Bags (Pack of 4)
Nostalgia RHD-800 Retro Hot-Dog Roller
Hot Dog: A Global History (Reaktion Books - Edible)
Hot Dog...The Movie
Sahlen's Smokehouse Hot Dogs

"Carolina's" Chocolate Éclair Pie

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 03:44:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: This is my Brother's Ex-Wife's delicious recipe for an amazing pie! (We both had amazing cooks for Ex's)!

Ingredients:

1 box graham crackers
1 large Cool Whip
large package of vanilla pudding mix
chocolate syrup

Directions:

Mix pudding as directed. Fold Cool Whip® into pudding.
In 9x13 pan, layer bottom with graham crackers. Pour ½ pudding mix over crackers. Place another layer of graham crackers on top then layer remaining pudding on top of crackers. Top with pudding mixture.
Chill overnight and top with chocolate syrup.

Number of Servings: 1-6

Office Snax Products - Office Snax - Walker's Assorted Toffee, 2.75lb Plastic Tub - Sold As 1 Each - Assorted toffee mix includes five toffee and éclair flavors: milk-covered, plain chocolate, Olde English royale toffee, banana split éclair, milk chocolate éclair.
Chocolate Eclairs
Chocolate Éclair With Dangling Cake Plate Christmas Ornament 5"
Chocolate Desserts by Pierre Herme
Chocolate Recipes

Crunchy Cracker Quesadillas for Kids

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Ex) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 03:28:00 +0000

DESCRIPTION: This is a quick treat for the kids or even yourself.

Ingredients:

4 round butter crackers
2 teaspoons shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon prepared (or jarred) salsa

Directions:

Arrange 2 crackers on a microwavable plate; top evenly with cheese and salsa.
Cover with remaining 2 crackers.
Microwave on high 10-15 seconds or until cheese is melted.

Number of Servings: 1-2

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Pepperidge Farm Crackers, Distinctive, Golden Butter,9.75oz, (pack of 2)
Progressive International Collection Butter Warmer Set
Ass Kickin Salsa Gift Box - Our 3 flavored salsas together in one set! Ass Kickin Green Chile and Tequila, Whiskey Peppercorn, and Peach Rum. Together, a combination that can't be found hotter or tastier 'round these parts!
Keebler Sandwich Crackers, Peanut Butter, 8-Cracker Snack Pack, 12 Packs/Box

Mr. Ex's Recipes for Singles

Cool Cucumber Salsa

DESCRIPTION: A great way to use all those cucumbers you get from your plants! A little zing from the jalapeno and a burst of lime add a fresh taste to cucumbers in this refreshing fresh salsa.

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Directions:

Nutritional Information

A Doughy Disaster

Submitted by: Janice R. ~ Enid, OK

Cassie's Classic Banana Split

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Macadamia Crusted Chicken Medallions

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Seared Ahi Tuna and Salad of Mixed Greens with Wasabi Vinaigrette

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Diabetic Cajun Shrimp Dinner

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Roasted Garlic & Romano Cheese Mashed Potatoes

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Korean Dinner For 2

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"Cassie's" Fruit Dip Appetizer

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"Chicago" Dogs

DESCRIPTION: Poppyseed buns with dill pickle, cucumber spears, sliced tomato, sweet relish, pickled peppers, diced onion and yellow mustard. Sprinkle with celery salt.

Grilled Mangoes with Jalapeños

3 mangoeskosher salt and peppercayenne pepper, to tasteEVOO (extra virgin olive oil) for drizzling1 lime halved½ Mexican Crema (or 1/3 cup sour cream mixed with 2 tablespoons milk)Thinly sliced fresh jalapeño and cilantro for topping

Directions:

"Brenda's" BLT Tomatoes

"Philly" Dogs

Georgia "Cracker" Salad

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Southwest Meatloaf with Corn Pudding & Sauteed Vegetables

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"The Local Bartender's" Beer Brats

Ingredients:

6 cans domestic beer 2 large onions, roughly chopped 1-2 containers sauerkraut 8-12 bratwurst 2 sticks butter spicy mustard relish

Directions:

Dynasty Burger with Spicy Hoisin BBQ Sauce

DESCRIPTION: Dynasty Burger with Spicy Hoisin BBQ Sauce

Ingredients:

FOR HOISON BBQ SAUCE:

*In a small bowl, combine all ingredients, mix well.FOR THE BURGERS:

Directions:

Grilled Chicken Taco Pizza

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PIZZAS:

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Vegetable Chips with Blue Cheese Dip

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Directions:

Fresh Goat Cheese and Prosciutto Pizza

3 mangoes
kosher salt and pepper
cayenne pepper, to taste
EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) for drizzling
1 lime halved
½ Mexican Crema (or 1/3 cup sour cream mixed with 2 tablespoons milk)
Thinly sliced fresh jalapeño and cilantro for topping

6 cans domestic beer
2 large onions, roughly chopped
1-2 containers sauerkraut
8-12 bratwurst
2 sticks butter
spicy mustard
relish

*In a small bowl, combine all ingredients, mix well.

FOR THE BURGERS: