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Veal Parmigiana for Columbus Day

charlotte — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:43:00 GMT

Veal Parmigiana for Columbus Day. Yes, Columbus Day is all about Italian and what's more Italian than Veal. The signature dish that's been pleasing generations.

Garlic Shrimp Recipe

charlotte — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:30:00 GMT

Hawaiian Shrimp Truck Scampi

10 shell-on U-15 (extra large) shrimp, deveined
1 head (10 cloves) garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (1 tablespoon for spicier tastes)
1/2 stick clarified butter (see our video recipe)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 cup white wine
2 tablespoons regular butter

Hawaii is known for its white sand beaches, tropical climate and fun water sports. But any food lover wil tell you that the real draw on Oahu is the fresh garlic shrimp, served at roadside shrimp trucks along the North Shore.

Chef Jason Hill shows you how to make garlic shrimp scampi modeled after the famous shrimp shacks in Kahuku.

The Pioneer Woman Cooks (Ree Drummond): Macaroni and Cheese

charlotte — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:03:00 GMT

Ree Drummond, blogger and Ladies' Home Journal contributor, shows you how to make her favorite macaroni and cheese recipe. For the full recipe (and more!), go to http://LHJ.com/pioneerwoman

Barefoot Contessa - Lemon Yogurt Cake

charlotte — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:02:00 GMT

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
3 extra-large eggs
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

For the glaze:

1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 1/2 by 4 1/4 by 2 1/2-inch loaf pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Grease and flour the pan.

Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt into 1 bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, 1 cup sugar, the eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla. Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. With a rubber spatula, fold the vegetable oil into the batter, making sure it's all incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes, or until a cake tester placed in the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Meanwhile, cook the 1/3 cup lemon juice and remaining 1/3 cup sugar in a small pan until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear. Set aside.

When the cake is done, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully place on a baking rack over a sheet pan. While the cake is still warm, pour the lemon-sugar mixture over the cake and allow it to soak in. Cool.

For the glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice and pour over the cake.

Disney Cooking - S01E04 - Blue Bayou's Monte Cristo Sandwich

charlotte — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:37:00 GMT

Batter:
1 3/4 cups + 2 tbsp water
1 3/4 cups flour
1 egg
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Sandwich:
2 thick-sliced white bread
1-2 slices ham
1-2 slices turkey
1-2 slices swiss cheese

Blend all batter ingredients well. Assemble sandwich and cut diagonally (you can use toothpicks to help hold them together). Dip sandwich in batter, and allow excess to drip. Deep-fry sandwich in Canola oil at 365 degrees, about 1 1/2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove from oil and allow to drain and cool on paper towels for a couple of minutes. Remove toothpicks, cut in half, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve with blackberry preserves

Make Ahead Mamas Part Deux - "What's Cooking?"

charlotte — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:54:00 GMT

In this video we return to visit the Allrecipes' cooks who call themselves the "Make-Ahead Mamas". You might recall visiting these hip mamas earlier, getting together every couple of months, getting some serious cook on, making and freezing enough food to feed their families 8-10 meals. Now, fast forward 6 months and "What's Cooking?" finds itself back with local, dynamic Seattle mom's cooking group! They've come a long way since their Allrecipes' introduction with a magazine article, television appearance, and similar groups popping up all over the nation.

Grilled shrimp and pineapple skewers

charlotte — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:28:00 GMT

How to make Caribbean grilled shrimp and pineapple skewers.

Instructions
1. Soak the skewers in cool water for 30 minutes.
2. Blend the lime juice, garlic, achiote seeds, allspice berries, oregano, salt and peppercorns in a blender until smooth.
3. Gradually add the olive oil to the mixture as the blender is running to create an emulsion.
4. Assemble the skewers with 3 shrimp, 3 pineapple wedges, and 2 onion pieces and transfer to a shallow pan.
5. Add three sprigs of fresh oregano to the pan of skewers once they are finished being assembled. Pour the achiote paste over the skewers evenly and marinate for 1-3 hours.
6. Prepare a charcoal grill to high heat.
7. Place the skewers on the grill and cook about 3-4 minutes a side.
8. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.

Ingredients
skewers
1/2 cup of lime juice
4 garlic cloves
2 tbsp of achiote seeds, or equal parts turmeric and paprika
2 tsp of allspice berries
2 tsp of dried oregano
2 tsp of salt
1 1/2 tsp of whole black peppercorns
1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/2 in thick slices
2 onions, cut into 1/2 in. wedges
3 sprigs of fresh oregano
1 lb of shrimp
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Meatloaf - All Recipes TV

charlotte — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:50:00 GMT

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
3 slices bread, toasted and crumbled
7 buttery round crackers, crushed
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
1/4 cup milk (optional)
3 tablespoons ketchup

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, mix the onion and garlic, beef, crumbled bread, crushed crackers, egg, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 can tomato sauce. Gradually stir in the milk 1 teaspoon at a time until mixture is moist, but not soggy. Transfer the mixture to a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 40 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and continue baking 15 minutes, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
In a small bowl, mix the remaining tomato sauce and ketchup. Pour over the top of the meatloaf, and continue baking 10 minutes.

Breakfast Casserole Recipe - Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

charlotte — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:04:00 GMT

Breakfast Casserole Recipe - Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Need a new and easy breakfast casserole?

Ingredients

1 lb ground breakfast sausage, any flavor
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cups cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons salt
pepper to taste
1 loaf (8 cups, 1-inch cubes) Italian bread, Ciabatta or Baguette (crusty bread)
1 ½ dozen (18) large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

Heat oven to 375°F. Brown the sausage in a saute pan over medium heat for 3 minutes, breaking it into bite size pieces. Add the mushrooms, bell peppers, 1 tsp salt and pepper. Cook an additional 5 minutes. Let cool. Drain.

In a bowl, beat the eggs and milk. Add remaining salt and cheese; stir to combine.

Add the bread cubes and cooled sausage mixture to a greased 13×9-inch baking dish. Toss to combine.

Pour the egg mixture over the bread and sausage: press the bread mixture down gently to soak up some of the egg mixture.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nestle All Purpose Cream Recipes: Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

charlotte — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:10:00 GMT

HOMEMADE CHOCO PEANUT BUTTER CUPS

INGREDIENTS
One fourth cup creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp butter
pinch salt
One fourth cup confectioner's sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
3 pieces NESTLE Milk Chocolate
One fourth cup NESTLE Thick Cream
1 tbsp butter

PROCEDURE
1. Combine peanut butter, butter and salt in a microwavable bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until soft but not melted. Stir in confectioner's sugar and set aside.
2. Melt chocolates using a double boiler. Thin out with cream and butter.
3. Spoon melted chocolate into paper-lined macaroon tins. Follow with prepared peanut butter mixture and another teaspoon of melted chocolate. Keep in an airtight container inside the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Mango Chicken Piccata - "What's Cooking?"

charlotte — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:01:00 GMT

Mango Chicken PiccataThis week, Allrecipes' cook Sara, shows Michael how to make her delicious Mango Chicken Piccata from fresh mangos exploding with the taste of summer. Once you've tried Sara's tangy yet delicate entree, you won't hesitate to make it for company. The chicken cooks up golden brown, then is simmered in a delicious soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, sesame oil, lemon juice, and mango nectar. MMMmmm!

Ingredients

1 egg
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup mango nectar
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup mango nectar
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 dashes sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

Whisk together the egg, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 cup of mango nectar in a bowl, and set aside. Combine the flour, garlic powder, and pepper in a shallow dish, and set aside. Dip the chicken breasts into the egg mixture and allow the excess to drain off. Press into the flour mixture to coat and shake off the excess.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken breasts into the hot oil, and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Meanwhile, whisk together 1 cup of mango nectar, water, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Once the chicken is brown on both sides, pour in the balsamic mixture. Bring to a simmer, and cook 10 minutes more.

Hanky Pankies

charlotte — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:07:00 GMT

Ingredients

1 pound fresh, ground pork sausage
3 tablespoons minced onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup process cheese sauce
16 ounces cocktail rye bread

Directions

In a large skillet, cook sausage over a medium heat until it is browned and cooked through. Stir onion, garlic powder, black pepper, and process cheese into the skillet. Stir until the cheese is melted and the ingredients are well combined.
Spread 1 tablespoon of mixture onto each slice of cocktail rye. Serve warm.

Hanky Pankies

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 381

Total Fat: 25.3g
Cholesterol: 51mg
Sodium: 1032mg
Total Carbs: 25.2g
Dietary Fiber: 2.8g
Protein: 12.4g

Courtesy of www.allrecipes.com

Betty's Chex Muddy Buddies ("Puppy Chow") Recipe

charlotte — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:19:00 GMT

Ingredients:

9 cups Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, or Chocolate Chex cereal (or combination)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup peanut butter
¼ cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ cups powdered sugar

1. Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
2.In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer, or until mixture can be stirred smooth. (I did the melting of chocolate, peanut butter, and butter in a large skillet on top of the stove.) Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food storage plastic bag. (I used a 1 gallon bag—twice.)
3.Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container.

Father's Day Breakfast Recipe by The Organized Cook

charlotte — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:41:00 GMT

Father's Day Breakfast recipe by Toni Spilsbury of The Organized Cook. How-To make a fabulous steak and egg sandwich breakfast for dad!

Mall Pretzels

charlotte — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:23:00 GMT

If you want to bake pretzels like you can buy in an American shopping mall, the follow the recipe below:

Ingredients

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/8 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup bread flour
2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 tablespoons baking soda
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast, brown sugar and salt in 1 1/2 cups warm water. Stir in flour, and knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover, and let rise for one hour.
Combine 2 cups warm water and baking soda in an 8 inch square pan.
After dough has risen, cut into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a 3 foot rope, pencil thin or thinner. Twist into a pretzel shape, and dip into the baking soda solution. Place on parchment covered cookie sheets, and let rise 15 to 20 minutes.
Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with coarse salt, garlic salt or cinnamon sugar.

King Crab Appetizers

charlotte — Tue, 31 May 2011 08:34:00 GMT

Ingredients

2 (12 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch paprika

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 tartlet pans.
Divide rolls in half and press into the prepared tartlet pans. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, crab, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, green onions and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon 1 teaspoon of mixture into tarts and garnish with paprika.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until light brown. These freeze wonderfully. Just reheat before serving.

The Royal Wedding Cake Designer - Fiona Cairns

charlotte — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:28:00 GMT

Cake designer Fiona Cairns has been chosen to make the cake for the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Decorated using the Joseph Lambeth technique, the cake will be a traditional fruit cake of many tiers.

American Hot Cross Buns for Good Friday

charlotte — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:37:00 GMT

Hot cross buns are traditional fare for Christian Easter. Usually eaten on Good Friday, the cross marked on top serves as a symbol for Jesus' crucifixion. In this video, learn step by step how to make these sweet rolls.

Key Lime Daiquiri Pound Cake

charlotte — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:13:00 GMT

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
5 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons rum
1 tablespoon grated key lime zest
2 teaspoons key lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons key lime juice
3 tablespoons rum

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Mix together the flour and baking powder.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup shortening and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in 2 tablespoons rum, key lime zest, 2 teaspoons key lime juice, vanilla extract and lemon juice.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn it out onto wire rack. While warm, *** top of cake with toothpick. Pour Key Lime Daiquiri Glaze over warm cake. Cool completely.
To make Key Lime Daiquiri Glaze: In small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter and 2 tablespoons key lime juice. Bring to boil. Continue to boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in 3 tablespoons

How To Make Teddy Bear Cookies

charlotte — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:11:00 GMT

1	pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® peanut butter cookie mix
3	tablespoons vegetable oil
1	tablespoon water
1	egg
12	wooden sticks with rounded ends
24	flat round candies (1/2 inch in diameter)
12	Hershey's® Kisses® brand milk chocolates, unwrapped
1	tube (0.68) Betty Crocker® red decorating gel

Heat oven to 375ºF. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms.

Shape dough into 12 balls, using 1 1/2 tablespoons dough for each. Place balls about 4 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Shape remaining dough into 24 balls, using 1 teaspoon dough for each.

Insert stick into side of each large ball; place 2 small balls next to each large ball for ears. Press balls evenly until about 1/4 inch thick.

Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Add 2 flat candies on each cookie for eyes and 1 milk chocolate candy for nose, using gel to attach. Squeeze on gel for mouth.

Striped Delight Desert

charlotte — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:18:00 GMT

What You Need

35 OREO Cookies

6 Tbsp. butter, melted

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1/4 cup sugar

2 Tbsp. cold milk

1 tub (12 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

2 pkg. (3.9 oz. each) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding

3-1/4 cups cold milk

Make It

PROCESS cookies in food processor until fine crumbs form. Transfer to medium bowl; mix in butter. Press onto bottom of 13x9-inch dish. Refrigerate until ready to use.

WHISK cream cheese, sugar and 2 Tbsp. milk in medium bowl until blended. Stir in 1-1/4 cups COOL WHIP; spread over crust.

BEAT pudding mixes and 3-1/4 cups milk with whisk 2 min.; pour over cream cheese layer. Let stand 5 min. or until thickened; cover with remaining COOL WHIP. Refrigerate 4 hours.

French Macarons by Sucre (New Orleans)

charlotte — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:39:00 GMT

Macarons are delicate French cookies filled with luscious creams, jams or mousselines.
In this video we are featuring our classic collection of Louisiana Pecan Praline Macarons, Almond Macarons, Sicilian Pistachio Macarons, Chocolate-Hazelnut Macarons, Dark Chocolate Macarons, Louisiana Orange Macarons, Lemon, and Louisiana Strawberry Macarons.We make our macarons fresh daily in small batches Sucre.

Easter cakes - How to make a bunny cake

charlotte — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:12:00 GMT

1	box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix
	Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
2	containers (1 lb each) Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
	Neon purple and/or pink food color
	Construction paper (inedible)
2	small marshmallows, cut in half, flattened
2	small jelly beans, cut in half
2	(5-inch) strips rainbow-colored sour candy, separated into strips
2	large jelly beans or candy-coated chocolate-covered peanut candies
2	rectangular-shaped white chewing gum, cut in half
2	large marshmallows

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Make, bake and cool cake as directed on box for 2 (8-inch or 9-inch) round cake pans, using water, oil and eggs. In medium bowl, tint 1 container frosting with neon purple food color. Using 1 cake round, cut in half to form 2 semicircles. Put halves together with 1/4 cup frosting to form body. Place upright on serving plate, cut side down. Frost cake with frosting. Cut ears from construction paper; insert into cake. Using toothpicks to attach, use 2 small marshmallow halves and 2 small jelly bean halves for eyes. Use large jelly bean for nose and sour candy strips for whiskers. Place gum halves just below nose for teeth. Use large marshmallow for tail. Repeat with remaining cake to make second bunny, using pink neon food color. Frost and decorate as above.

Old-Fashioned Whoopie Pies

charlotte — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:33:00 GMT

Ingredients

1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
FILLING:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Dash salt
1 cup milk
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water; mix well. Cool for 5 minutes. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add cocoa mixture, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk; mix well.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a spoon. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a saucepan, combine flour and salt. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth; cook and stir over medium-high heat until thick, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and refrigerate until completely cool.
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar and vanilla. Add chilled milk mixture; beat for 7 minutes or until fluffy. Spread filling on half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator.

Snickerdoodles

charlotte — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:36:00 GMT

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Stir in the eggs. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. In a small bowl, stir together the 2 tablespoons of sugar, and the cinnamon. Roll dough into walnut sized balls, then roll the balls in the cinnamon-sugar. Place them onto an unprepared cookie sheet, two inches apart.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be slightly brown. Remove from sheets to cool on wire racks.

Food Wishes Recipes: New York Style Cheesecake Recipe

charlotte — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:31:00 GMT

Learn how to make New York Style Cheesecake Recipe! Visit http://foodwishes.com to get more info, and watch over 400 free video recipes. I hope you enjoy this classic New York Style Cheesecake Recipe!

Recipe adapted from Chantals New York Cheesecake on Allrecipes.com
Crust Ingredients:
18 graham crackers
3 tablespoons melted butter
Filling Ingredients:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2/3 cup milk
4 eggs
1 or 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 or 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest

Valentines Sugar Cookies

charlotte — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:06:00 GMT

Ingredients

7 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups shortening
3 teaspoons almond extract
1 cup milk
3 eggs

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. /Mix in shortening. Once the shortening is well blended, stir almond flavoring and milk into the dough at the same time, followed by eggs. Roll out dough onto a floured surface, using a floured rolling pin. Roll the dough thick. Cut out cookies and arrange them on a cookie sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or just until bottom is golden.

DOUBLE-BANANA BREAD FROM THE KRAFT KITCHENS

charlotte — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:54:00 GMT

This video provided by KraftFoods.com demonstrates the preparation of the Double-Banana Bread recipe that can be found on the Kraft Foods website.

Watch our Kraft Kitchen Expert demonstrate how Double-Banana Bread's popularity—a traditional American staple—stems from its ease of preparation. Follow our simple Double-Banana Bread recipe video and enjoy this perennial favorite's moist texture and simple, sweet flavor. Remember, there are many other videos here and on the KraftFoods.com website. Bon appetit!

Oklahoma Cheese Grits

charlotte — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:50:00 GMT

Ingredients

6 cups water
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking grits, dry
3/4 cup butter
1 pound processed cheese, cubed
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons salt
3 eggs, beaten

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in grits, and reduce heat to low. Cover, and cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the butter, cheese, seasoning salt, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and salt. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and fold in the eggs. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the top is lightly browned.

Whisky Grilled Baby Back Ribs

charlotte — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:56:00 GMT

Ingredients

2 (2 pound) slabs baby back pork ribs
coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground red chile pepper
2 1/4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup minced onion
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
2 teaspoons whiskey
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dark molasses
1/2 tablespoon ground red chile pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degree F (150 degrees C).
Cut each full rack of ribs in half, so that you have 4 half racks. Sprinkle salt and pepper (more pepper than salt), and 1 tablespoon chili pepper over meat. Wrap each half rack in aluminum foil. Bake for 2 1/2 hours.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions in oil for 5 minutes. Stir in water, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, liquid smoke, whiskey, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, dark molasses, and 1/2 tablespoon ground chili pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer for 1 1/4 hours, uncovered, or until sauce thickens. Remove from heat, and set sauce aside.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Remove the ribs from the oven, and let stand 10 minutes. Remove the racks from the foil, and place on the grill. Grill the ribs for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Brush sauce on the ribs while they're grilling, just before you serve them (adding it too early will burn it).

Sausage Jalapeno Poppers

charlotte — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:26:00 GMT

Ingredients

2 (12 ounce) packages ground sausage
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
30 jalapeno chile peppers
1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place ground sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
Drain sausage and place in a medium bowl. Mix with the cream cheese.
Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Stuff each jalapeno half with equal portions of the sausage and cream cheese mixture. Wrap with half slices of bacon. Secure bacon with toothpicks.
Arrange wrapped jalapenos in a large, shallow baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 20 minutes, or until the bacon is evenly brown.

White Fruit Cake

charlotte — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:25:00 GMT

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups candied pineapple chunks
3 cups golden raisins
1 1/2 cups candied cherries
1 cup dried currants
2 ounces candied orange peel
2 ounces candied citron peel
1/2 cup orange juice
2 cups butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
8 eggs, separated
4 cups pecans, chopped
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Directions

Chop pineapple, raisins, and cherries. Combine chopped fruit with currants, orange peel, and citron; soak in orange juice overnight.
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Place a small pan of water in the oven. Line one 5x9 inch loaf pan and two 3x8 inch loaf pans with parchment or doubled waxed paper.
In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioner's sugar. Stir in beaten egg yolks. Stir in fruit, juice, and pecans. Mix in sifted flour.
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites to peaks. Fold into batter. Fill pans 2/3 full.
Bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until golden brown, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted.

Betty's Roast Turkey Recipe

charlotte — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:19:00 GMT

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a Thanksgiving / Christmas Roast Turkey. This is a 12-pound frozen turkey, thawed in the refrigerator for 4 days, prepared with butter and salt, and then roasted in a covered roasting pan in the oven for 4 hours. During the last hour of roasting, the turkey is basted with its own juice occasionally. During the last half hour of roasting, the lid of the roasting pan is removed, to brown off the turkey. The turkey is done when a meat thermometer, inserted into the deepest part, reads 185 degrees. If you follow the instructions in this video, you will come out with a golden brown turkey with lots of delicious roast turkey and turkey stock for gravy. Let the cooked turkey rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving.

Christmas Truffles

charlotte — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:04:00 GMT

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until well blended. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla until no streaks remain. Refrigerate for about 1 hour. Shape into 1 inch balls.

Roll truffles in ground walnuts (or any ground nuts), cocoa, coconut, confectioners' sugar, candy sprinkles, etc.

To flavor truffles with liqueurs or other flavorings, omit vanilla. Divide truffle mixture into thirds. Add 1 tablespoon liqueur (almond, coffee, orange) to each mixture; mix well.

Make a Gingerbread House

charlotte — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:55:00 GMT

India Galyean shows you step by step how to make a gingerbread house.

Pumpkin Bread

charlotte — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:12:00 GMT

Ingredients

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups solid pack pumpkin puree
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups white sugar
2/3 cup water
4 eggs

Directions

Grease and flour three 7 x 3 inch pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Measure flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and spices into a large bowl. Stir to blend. Add pumpkin, water, salad oil, eggs, and nuts. Beat until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake for approximately 1 hour.

Cranberry Stuffed Turkey Breasts

charlotte — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:57:00 GMT

1 (12 ounce) package herb-seasoned bread stuffing mix

2 skinless boneless turkey breasts

1 cup chopped pecans

2 (8 ounce) packages dried, sweetened cranberries

2 tablespoons olive oil

6 lettuce leaves

1/2 cup pecan halves

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
With a sharp knife, butterfly breasts open to lay flat. Place each breast between two sheets of waxed paper, and flatten with a mallet. Spread the prepared stuffing to within 1/4 inch of the edge of each breast. Sprinkle each one with chopped pecans and dried cranberries, reserving some of the cranberries for garnish. Roll up tightly in a jellyroll style, starting with the long end. Tuck in ends, and tie in sections with string, about 4 sections around the middle and one running the length of the roll to secure the ends.
Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully brown rolls on all sides.
Place skillet in oven, uncovered. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature is at 170 degrees F (78 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Do not let these get overly dry.
Allow rolls to set for 15 minutes before removing string, and slicing into 1/2 to 3/4 inch circles. Leave one roll whole, and slice the other for presentation. Stuffing will be spiraled into meat. Present on your prettiest platter on a bed of curly lettuce, and garnish by sprinkling with the remaining 1/2 cup pecan halves and the reserved dried cranberries.

Maple Bacon Pancake

charlotte — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:01:00 GMT

Ingredients

4 ounces bacon
1 cup baking mix
1 1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 eggs

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Spray a 9 inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, beat together baking mix, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, milk, maple syrup, sugar and eggs until only small lumps of cheese remain. Pour into prepared pie plate.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of pancake comes out clean. Sprinkle bacon and remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top of pancake. Bake until cheese melts, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Double Layer Pumpkin Pie

charlotte — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:29:00 GMT

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 1/2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1 cup cold milk
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of milk, and sugar until smooth. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spread into bottom of crust.
Pour 1 cup of milk into large bowl, and thoroughly mix in pudding mix, pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. When thickened, spread over cream cheese layer.
Refrigerate 4 hours, or until set.

Caramel Apples

charlotte — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:21:00 GMT

Ingredients

5 large Granny Smith apples
wooden craft sticks
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water
7 ounces chocolate candy bar, broken into pieces
2 tablespoons shortening, divided
1 cup colored candy coating melts

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Dip apples into boiling water briefly, using a slotted spoon, to remove any wax that may be present. Wipe dry, and set aside to cool. Insert sticks into the apples through the cores.
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and coat with cooking spray. Place the unwrapped caramels into a microwave-safe medium bowl along with 2 tablespoons of water. Cook on high for 2 minutes, then stir and continue cooking and stirring at 1 minute intervals until caramel is melted and smooth.
Hold apples by the stick, and dip into the caramel to coat. Set on waxed paper; refrigerate for about 15 minutes to set.
Heat the chocolate with 1 tablespoon of shortening in a microwave-safe bowl until melted and smooth. Dip apples into the chocolate to cover the layer of caramel. Return to the waxed paper to set.
Melt the candy melts in the microwave with the remaining shortening, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Use a fork or wooden stick to flick colored designs onto your apples for a finishing touch. Refrigerate until set, overnight is even better.

Halloween Spider Cupcakes

charlotte — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:31:00 GMT

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 pound black shoestring licorice
1 (16 ounce) can white frosting
48 pieces candy corn
48 cinnamon red hot candies
1/4 cup orange decorator sugar

Directions

Prepare cupcakes according to package directions. Let cool completely.
Cut licorice into 3 inch sections. Working with one or two cupcakes at a time, so the frosting doesn't set before decorating, frost the cupcakes with the white frosting. Insert licorice pieces into the outer edges of the cupcakes to make the legs of the spider, 3 legs on each side (4 takes up too much space). Place two pieces of candy corn on the front of the cupcake for fangs and use two red hots as eyes. Sprinkle with decorator sugar. Repeat with remaining cupcakes.

Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread

charlotte — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:55:00 GMT

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
3 cups white sugar
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 7x3 inch loaf pans.
In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, water and sugar until well blended. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just blended. Pour into the prepared pans.
Bake for about 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Loaves are done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Twice Baked Potatoes

charlotte — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:03:00 GMT

Ingredients

4 large russet potatoes, about a pound each
Olive oil
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1 Tbsp cream

Cheddar and bacon version

1 cup grated cheddar cheese
4 strips bacon
1/4 cup chopped green onion

Blue cheese and chives version

1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon salt

Lemon Bars

charlotte — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:46:00 GMT

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Combine the flour, 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, and butter. Pat dough into prepared pan.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until slightly golden. While the crust is baking, whisk together eggs, white sugar, flour, and lemon juice until frothy. Pour this lemon mixture over the hot crust.
Return to the preheated oven for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust the top with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

Jam Filled Butter Cookies

charlotte — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:46:00 GMT

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fruit preserves, any flavor

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and egg yolks. Mix in flour a little bit at a time until a soft dough forms. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. If dough is too soft, refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes. Place balls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Use your finger or an instrument of similar size to make a well in the center of each cookie. Fill the hole with 1/2 teaspoon of preserves.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown on the bottom. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Autumn Cheesecake

charlotte — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:04:00 GMT

Ingredients

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
3 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and melted butter; press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar. Mix at medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla; pour filling into the baked crust.
In a small bowl, stir together 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Toss the cinnamon-sugar with the apples to coat. Spoon apple mixture over cream cheese layer and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped pecans.
Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes. With a knife, loosen cake from rim of pan. Let cool, then remove the rim of pan. Chill cake before serving.

Roast Beef Sandwich Roll

charlotte — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:38:00 GMT

Ingredients

2 (1 pound) loaves frozen bread dough, thawed
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
8 ounces thinly sliced deli roast beef, julienned
2 cups finely shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water

Directions

Combine loaves of dough and shape into one ball. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 90 minutes.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the red pepper, onion, garlic salt and Italian seasoning. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute or until vegetables are tender.
Punch dough down. On a lightly floured surface, roll into a 15-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Combine the beef, cheese and red pepper mixture; spread over the dough to within 1/2 in of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long edge; pinch seams and ends to seal. Place seam side down on a lightly greased baking sheet.
In a small bowl, beat egg white and water; brush over dough. Cut a slit with a sharp knife in top of dough. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Stuffed Tomatoes

charlotte — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:33:00 GMT

Ingredients

4 firm ripe tomatoes
3 slices bacon
1/4 cup chopped onion
8 ounces fresh spinach, stems snipped
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
salt to taste
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions

Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
Cut tops from tomatoes; remove seeds and membranes. Place tomato shells upside down on paper towels to drain until filling.
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, reserve drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Return 2 tablespoons of drippings to skillet.
Cook onion in the bacon drippings until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream, reserved crumbled bacon, and hot pepper sauce.
Sprinkle tomato shells with salt; fill evenly with bacon and spinach mixture. Place tomatoes in prepared baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven until hot, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove, and top evenly with the shredded cheese. Return to the oven; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Peach Pie

charlotte — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:18:00 GMT

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) package pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1 egg, beaten
5 cups sliced peeled peaches
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Line the bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie plate with one of the pie crusts. Brush with some of the beaten egg to keep the dough from becoming soggy later.
Place the sliced peaches in a large bowl, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Mix gently. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Pour over the peaches, and mix gently. Pour into the pie crust, and dot with butter. Cover with the other pie crust, and fold the edges under. Flute the edges to seal or press the edges with the tines of a fork dipped in egg. Brush the remaining egg over the top crust. Cut several slits in the top crust to vent steam.
Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes, until the crust is brown and the juice begins to bubble through the vents. If the edges brown to fast, cover them with strips of aluminum foil about halfway through baking. Cool before serving. This tastes better warm than hot.

Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbecue

charlotte — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:20:00 GMT

Ingredients

6 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Place chicken in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the chicken.
Cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours on High or 6 to 8 hours on Low.