For an easy, elegant gift, place sugar in a glass jar and decorate with ribbons. For an extra special touch, tie on a cinnamon stick or vanilla bean. 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Blend the sugar and Read More …
Vanilla Sugar
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Vidalia Onion Pesto
2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 Vidalia onions, chopped 1/3 cup hot chicken broth 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 to 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and white pepper, to taste In a large skillet, melt Read More …
Five Bean Salad
This colorful salad blends the flavor and texture of five beans. 1 (16-ounce) can green beans, drained well 1 (16-ounce) can yellow wax beans, drained well 1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, drained well 1 (8-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained well Read More …
White Salsa
1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream Juice of 3 limes 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro, finely chopped 1 (6-ounce) can pitted black olives, drained and coarsely chopped 1 1/2 cups green onions, finely chopped 5 Read More …
Cream of Cabbage Soup
1 cabbage, cored and chopped 1/2 cup sliced celery 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups milk Combine coarsely chopped cabbage, sliced Read More …
Five Spice Popcorn
2 1/2 quarts popped popcorn 1 cup crispy chow mein noodles, optional 1/2 cup peanuts 1/3 cup peanut oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon five-spice powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon sesame salt or salt 1/2 teaspoon ground Read More …
Grilled Ham and Chutney Sandwiches
A spread of chutney gives these sandwiches an extraordinary zip! 1 (9-ounce) jar Major Grey’s Chutney 8 slices thin French bread 1 small tomato, sliced 8 slices ham 4 slices cheddar cheese 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted Spread chutney Read More …
Strawberry Pie
1 (3 1/2-ounce) package strawberry gelatin 1 (8-ounce) container frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed (3 cups) 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 (9-inch) graham cracker pie crust 6 ounces strawberries, crushed In a bowl, make 1 package strawberry gelatin according to Read More …
Grilled Corn with Mustard Butter
1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter or margarine, softened 1 garlic clove, pressed 8 ears fresh corn with husks Stir together first 3 ingredients, and set aside. Pull corn husks back, leaving ends intact. Remove silks. Place Read More …
Lamb and Soup Pot
1 pound lamb, cubed 1 tablespoon sliced ginger root 1 onion, sliced 12 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 cup sherry 1/2 cup sliced mushroom 4 green onions, chopped 1/2 pound fine egg noodles 1/2 pound Read More …
Maple Oat Fudge Squares
Surprise your guests with this fudge alternative. 2 cups miniature marshmallows 4-1/2 teaspoons butter 3 cups toasted whole grain oat cereal 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups miniature marshmallows Read More …
Cabbage and Noodles
2 cups shredded green cabbage 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 (8-ounce) package egg noodles, cooked al dente and drained Sprinkle cabbage with salt and allow to stand Read More …
Basic Beer Mop
A mop is the liquid basting sauce applied to barbecue meat during the cooking process. It’s used in conjunction with both a spice rub (applied before smoking) as well as a barbecue sauce (applied towards the very end of cooking). Read More …
Apricot Coconut Confections
1 (8-ounce) package dried apricots, finely chopped 2 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 2/3 cup finely chopped nuts Powdered sugar for rolling Combine apricots, coconut, sweetened condensed milk and the nuts. Shape mixture into 1-inch Read More …
Summertime Melon Salad
2 cups cantaloupe balls or chunks 3 cups honeydew balls or chunks 1 pint fresh strawberries, halved 1 (15 1/4-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 1 (6-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed and undiluted 1/2 cup Read More …
Cheddar Pinwheels
2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup butter 2/3 cup milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese In a mixing bowl sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Cut in butter. Add milk and beat Read More …
Ginger Garlic Shrimp
1 pound shrimp 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Slit shrimp up the back with a sharp knife and remove the vein, Read More …
Oriental Pork and Green Beans
2 teaspoons olive oil 4 ounces pork steaks, sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 green onions, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 4 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 pound fresh green beans 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Heat a Read More …
Tropical Cheese Spread
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons honey 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained well Graham crackers Apple slices Pineapple chunks Strawberries Beat cream cheese, honey and ginger in a small mixing bowl Read More …
Cherries ‘N Cream Bars
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 cups heavy cream 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (21-ounce) can cherry filling and topping 1/2 cup slivered almonds, Read More …
Coconut Biscotti
This nice, basic biscotti is ideal plain or drizzled with bittersweet chocolate. Great with gelato too! 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut 2 cups Read More …
Green Goddess Dressing
1 to 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise 1/2 cup (4 ounces) sour cream or sour half and half 1 1/2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley 1/4 cup minced green onions with tops 2 tablespoons lemon juice or tarragon or wine vinegar 1/2 Read More …
Portobello “Pizzas”
Most prefer to eat this “pizza” with a knife and fork! 1 6-ounce package Portobello caps, or 4 whole Portobello caps Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing 1/2 cup pizza or marinara sauce 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded mozzarella Read More …
Broccoli and Potato Soup
5 cups milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup butter or margarine 4 potatoes, peeled diced 4 carrots, diced 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 (10-ounce) package frozen Read More …
Cold Tomato Soup
Fresh juicy tomatoes mark summer’s peak. Commemorate the season with this simple tomato soup. Serve it with plenty of crusty bread and a crisp salad for an easy patio dinner. 3 cups chicken broth 6 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 Read More …
Vichyssoise
1/4 cup butter 1 onion, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped 2 leek ribs, washed and chopped 4 cups chicken broth 3 potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons chopped green onions Melt butter Read More …
Poultry Seasoning
Besides poultry, season a variety of foods such as dressings and stuffings, chicken–even meatloaf with this spice mixture. 1 tablespoon dried rosemary 1 tablespoon dried sage 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon dried marjoram 1 tablespoon celery seed 1 teaspoon Read More …
Strawberry Cheese Pie
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (9-inch) graham cracker pie crust 2 pints strawberries, sliced 1/2 cup granulated sugar In a large bowl beat softened Read More …
Blueberry Chutney
4 cups frozen or fresh blueberries 1 (16-ounce) can whole-berry cranberry sauce 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground black Read More …
Easy Pot Stickers
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (32-count) package frozen pot stickers, unthawed 2/3 cup chicken broth Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 1/2 of frozen pot stickers in pan seam-side up. Cook until bottoms are Read More …
Light Yummy Yogurt Popcorn
2 1/2 quarts popped popcorn (air popped) 1 cup plain non-fat yogurt 6 ounces (3/4 cup) light pancake syrup 2 teaspoons maple or caramel extract Put popped popcorn in a large bowl and keep warm. In a 2 1/2-quart saucepan, Read More …
Simple Lobster Newburg
3/4 pound lobster tails, cooked, cut into pieces 1/2 cup sherry 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup milk 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Read More …
Coleslaw
8 cups shredded green cabbage 1 cup finely chopped red pepper 1 cup shredded carrot 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup golden raisins 1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon-style Read More …
Sweet Kugel
1 pound noodles, cooked and drained 6 large eggs, beaten 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 1 1/2 pounds cottage cheese 1 (16-ounce) jar cinnamon-flavored or plain applesauce 1 cup raisins 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 Read More …
Tomato Soup
Many fond memories can be relived with a cup of warm tomato soup. This version isn’t puréed so the tomato pieces are like bursts of flavor. 3 cups seeded and chopped tomatoes 2 cups water 2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon Read More …
Ham and Broccoli Stuffed Mashed Potatoes
2 2/3 cups frozen mashed potatoes 1 1/3 cups milk 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided 1 cup fresh broccoli flowerets 1 cup diced cooked ham 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup whipping cream Read More …
Hush Puppies
1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 onion, grated 1 egg 3/4 cup milk Preheat 2 inches of oil in deep-fat fryer or Dutch oven to 360*F (180*C). Read More …
Multi Grain Buttermilk Bread for ABM
1 1/4 cups buttermilk 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons white bread flour 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/3 cups cracked wheat 1/4 cup cornmeal 3 tablespoons gluten 2 tablespoons wheat germ Read More …
Ham Souffle
4 tablespoons butter, softened 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 large eggs, separated 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon onion salt 1 cup chopped ham 1 cup milk Combine softened butter, flour, egg yolks, salt, dry mustard, onion Read More …
Summer Wheat Bread for ABM
1 3/8 cups water 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons molasses 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 cups white bread flour 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons active dry yeast Place ingredients in order given by manufacturer of Read More …
Tiny Holiday Tarts
1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 (21-ounce) can fruit pie filling of choice Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Cream butter and cream cheese together, then beat until fluffy; stir in flour, Read More …
Asian Marinade
1/2 cup beef broth 1/3 cup hoisin sauce 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup sliced green onions 3 tablespoons dry sherry, apple juice, orange juice, or pineapple juice 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 4 cloves Read More …
Bruschetta with Capers and Olives
A light appetizer that everyone will love! 1 (4.5-ounce) can recipe ready diced tomatoes, 1/3 cup juice reserved 1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, (red Read More …
Cheese Filling (Ripieno di Formaggio)
This filling can be used for all types and shapes of stuffed pasta. The sauces vary according to the recipe. 2/3 pound Roman ricotta 1 pinch of nutmeg (optional) 3 large eggs 3 tablespoons Parmigiano Salt Pepper Sieve ricotta. Beat Read More …
Easy Chocolate Truffles
3 ( 6-ounce) packages semisweet chocolate chips (3 cups) 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Coatings: Chocolate sprinkles Colored sprinkles Finely chopped or ground nuts Flaked coconut Unsweetened cocoa powder In heavy saucepan, over low heat, Read More …
Golden Raisin Sauce
Raisins and maple syrup make a delicious coating for a baked ham. Try it at your next family reunion or holiday dinner. 1 1/2 cups apple juice 1 1/2 cups golden raisins 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground Read More …
Huevos Quesadillas
2 tablespoons butter 4 snack-size (6-inch) flour tortillas 2 tablespoons chopped mild green chilies 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 4 fried, poached or scrambled eggs Salsa for accompaniment Guacamole for accompaniment Sour cream for accompaniment Melt butter over low Read More …
First Place Turkey Fruit Salad
1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons honey 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1 (11-ounce) can Mandarin orange sections 2 cups turkey, chopped 1 apple, chopped 1 cup seedless grapes 8 ounces pineapple chunks 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup pecans, Read More …
Quick Plum Buttermilk Loaf
2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 pound plums, chopped Combine flour, baking Read More …
Pistachio Encrusted Chicken Breast Stuffed with Maine Lobster Champagne Beurré Blanc Sauce
For best results, use uncooked lobster tails. I usually buy frozen tails, blanch them in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes and remove the meat. You can also do the same with fresh lobster. 3 uncooked Maine lobster tails, Read More …