8 wooden sticks 8 apples 1 (14-ounce) package soft caramel candies 1 tablespoon milk Wax paper Insert a wooden stick in the stem end of washed and dried apples. Melt caramel candies with milk in the top of a double Read More …
Caramel Apples
Year: 2024
Saffron and Raisin Couscous with Fresh Mint
2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups (10 ounces) couscous 1/4 cup raisins 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the Read More …
Sweet and Sour Sauce
2 1/2 cups pineapple juice 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1/2 cup tomato ketchup 6 tablespoons corn starch 2 tablespoons crushed garlic 1 tablespoon grated ginger Mix all ingredients together and stir over medium heat with a Read More …
Herbed Mustard Cream Cheese
Spoon cream cheese mixture into a zip-top plastic bag; snip a small hole in 1 corner of bag, and squeeze mixture into cherry tomato cups. 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup country Dijon mustard 2 garlic cloves, pressed Read More …
Cream Polenta
3 cups milk 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese In a medium-size saucepan bring the milk, butter, salt and pepper to a gentle boil over Read More …
Hot Artichoke Dip
2 (15-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 1 small onion, finely minced Assorted crackers and/or crusty baguette for accompaniment Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C). Combine all ingredients, and spoon into Read More …
Orange Sauce
1 (6-ounce) can frozen concentrated orange juice 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups cold water 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/3 cup raisins 1/8 teaspoon salt In a saucepan combine frozen concentrated orange juice (undiluted), sugar, cold water, cornstarch, raisins, Read More …
Onion Soup with Worcestershire
1/3 cup butter 4 onions, peeled and thinly sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 4 cups beef broth 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper In a large skillet melt butter. Sauté onion in butter Read More …
Boston Tea Party Popcorn
2 1/2 quarts popped popcorn* 1/4 cup melted butter 2 tablespoons instant lemon-flavored iced tea mix 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Put freshly-popped popcorn in a large bowl. Drizzle butter over it and toss. Combine tea and sugar. Add to buttered Read More …
Pioneer Bean Pot
1 pound dry kidney beans 1 onion, sliced 1 hamhock 2 teaspoons whole cloves 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons molasses 1 teaspoon salt Soak dry kidney beans for 2 hours, drain. Cover with fresh Read More …
Double Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream Pie
1 cup cold milk 1 cup chocolate ice cream, softened 1 (3 1/2-ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix 4 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, finely chopped 1 (8-inch) graham cracker pie crust In a medium mixing bowl, blend milk and ice Read More …
Lentil Turkey Stew
12 ounces lentils 4 cups water 1 onion, chopped 1 cup chopped celery 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 cups diced cooked turkey 2 cups cooked rice 1 teaspoon dried marjoram In a kettle combine lentils, water, chopped onion, chopped Read More …
Mussel Pancakes (Filhoas de mexilóns)
Galician mussels are the best in the world and this simple recipe shows them off perfectly. The thin crêpes are related to the ones made in Brittany, which shares the same Celtic culture. Sweet ones are made with milk and Read More …
Split Pea Soup
1 pound ham, diced 1 onion, chopped 16 cups water 2 pounds split green peas 3 carrots, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped Dice ham, trimming the fat. Place diced ham in a kettle and fry until crisp. Remove the meat Read More …
Broiled Lamb Chops
2 1/2 pounds lamb chops 2 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons ground marjoram 1/4 teaspoon pepper Trim fat from meat. Rub lamb chops with cut garlic cloves. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with marjoram and pepper. Read More …
Quick Hollandaise Sauce
1/2 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 large egg yolks In small saucepan, melt butter; add lemon juice and salt and heat until bubbly. Add slowly to egg yolks*, beating constantly, until thick and smooth. Read More …
Coconut Joys
1/2 cup butter 2 cups powdered sugar 3 cups (8 ounces) sweetened flaked coconut 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted Melt butter in a saucepan; remove from heat. Add powdered sugar and coconut and mix well. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of mixture Read More …
Buttermilk Pie
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons butter 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 (9-inch) pie shell, unbaked Beat together sugar,eggs, butter and flour. Mix buttermilk and lemon extract together; Read More …
Surprise Ham Steak
1 (16-ounce) ham steak 3/4 cup cottage cheese 1 tablespoon horseradish 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar Preheat oven to 350*F. Trim ham and place in a roasting pan and bake for 15 minutes, turning once. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, Read More …
Spoon Rolls
1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast or 2 1/2 teaspoons 1/4 cup warm water 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 cup warm water 1 teaspoon salt 4 cups all-purpose or bread flour Dissolve yeast Read More …
Chutney Salad Dressing
1/3 cup chutney 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons orange juice 2 cloves large garlic, peeled 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/3 cup vegetable oil Combine chutney, water, orange juice, garlic and crushed red pepper in blender; cover. Process until smooth. Read More …
Chocolate Dream Pie
2 packages dry non-dairy topping mix 2-3/4 cups milk – divided use 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 (2 1/2-ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix 1 (9-inch) baked pie shell In a bowl mix dry non-dairy topping mix with 1 cup Read More …
Curried Waldorf Salad
2 large red apples, unpeeled, cored and chopped 1 cup red seedless grapes 1 (8-ounce) jar chutney 3/4 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup mayonnaise Romaine leaves (optional) Combine apples, grapes, chutney, celery, nuts and mayonnaise in Read More …
Mushroom Paella
Three varieties of mushrooms lend this exclusive mushroom paella recipe its distinctive taste and texture. Butter and Manchego cheese impart a creamy richness to the earthy rice, while the sherry, thyme, and basil add flavour and interest to the dish. Read More …
Patatas Bravas (Crisp Spiced potatoes)
Patatas bravas is a basic, traditional tapa as popular in elegant big-city establishments as it is in the more modest village hostelries. As with most tapas, each bar and household will have its own recipe, naturally believed to the best! Read More …
Catalan Style Monkfish paella
Hailing from Cataluña, this paella features monkfish, which has gained in popularity in recent years. Prepared and cooked correctly, monkfish tastes like lobster. Here, the subtle flavor and tenderness of the monkfish add the perfect accents to the plump, juicy Read More …
Migas (Fried Breadcrumbs with Ham and Peppers)
Migas -fried breadcrumbs- are a popular supper or snack at any time of the day, usually served with a fried red chorizo sausage, or with fried eggs with paprika and a little vinegar dribbled over them. This version includes some Read More …
Cantaloupe Sorbet
5 cups cubed cantaloupe (about 1 medium) 1/4 cup superfine sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add cantaloupe, and process until smooth. Combine cantaloupe puree, sugar, and lemon juice; stir well. Spoon into a Read More …
Dry Ranch Dressing Mix
1/2 cup dry buttermilk powder 1 tablespoon dried parsley, crushed 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon dried minced onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper Combine all ingredients in the Read More …
Paella with clams, Serrano Ham, and Chorizo Sausage
Serrano ham is so adored by the Spanish that it is often served on its own, accompanied by nothing more than a glass of sherry. Savor it here as a flavorful accent to this scrumptious rice. If serrano ham is Read More …
Mussels Vinaigrette (Mejillones a la Vinagreta)
Steamed mussels are dressed with a flavorful vinaigrette in this colorful tapa. It is an ideal treat for a party or any event with lots of people attending. Servings: Makes 30 tapas 2 1/2 dozen mussels, scrubbed and beards removed Read More …
Pa amb Oli (Bread with olive oil)
Pa amb oli means “bread with olive oil” in Majorcan, and it is as commonly eaten in the Balearic Islands as pa amb tomàquet is in Catalonia. But while the Majorcan usually add the tomato to their bread and then Read More …
Oriental Gazpacho
This dish demonstrates how each chef can put his own unique stamp on a gazpacho recipe. This particular gazpacho has distinctively Eastern undercurrents, as evidenced by the use of soy sauce, lo mein noodles, and rice vinegar. Not surprisingly, this Read More …
Stir and Bake Spiced Raisin Cookies
1 (18.25-ounce) package spice cake mix 1/3 cup applesauce 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 large egg 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped pecans Stir all ingredients together in large mixing bowl. Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet and bake for Read More …
Chili Lime Butter
Tomato Tapas
2 large plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 12 sun-dried tomato halves in oil, drained and chopped 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Italian 6-cheese blend 1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese 1/4 cup minced sweet onion 1 tablespoon minced fresh Read More …
Potato and Leek Pancakes
4 large baking potatoes, cooked & chilled 25 ml butter 2 tbsp 2 large leeks, white part only, coarsely chopped 125 ml water 1/2 cup 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 ml salt 1/2 tsp 1 ml white pepper 1/4 tsp Read More …
Vanilla Custard
2 large eggs 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract In medium bowl, whisk eggs with sugar until well mixed and light-colored. Whisk in milk and vanilla and pour into 2 oven-proof, 6-ounce custard cups. Cover Read More …
Apple Soy Marinade
1/4 cup frozen concentrated apple juice 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon savory In a saucepan combine frozen concentrated apple juice (undiluted), white wine vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce, and savory. Read More …
Creamy Lemon Pie
3 large egg yolks 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon yellow food coloring (optional) 1 (8-inch) graham cracker pie crust Preheat oven to 350*F. In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, Read More …
Homerun Sugar Corn
1/2 cup unpopped popcorn 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil for popping Heat oil in large sized pan until hot. Add popcorn and sprinkle all of the sugar over it. Cover and shake continuously until popped. Makes 8 Read More …
Pie Crust with Milk
2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup milk Combine flour and salt together in a large mixing bowl; set aside. In a separate bowl, mix oil and milk together; add oil mixture to flour Read More …
Horseradish Sauce
1 cup sour cream 1 to 3 teaspoons prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill weed Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, horseradish, and dill. Season to taste with salt and Read More …
Bananas Hawaiian
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut 3 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons banana liqueur 4 medium firm-textured bananas, cut in half lengthwise, then halved 2 tablespoons dark rum 4 (1/2-cup) scoops vanilla Read More …
Cake Box Cake
1 (18.25-ounce) package chocolate cake mix 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup instant cocoa mix Preheat oven to 350*F. Grease and flour a bundt pan. In a bowl combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, Read More …
Root Vegetable and Apple Salad
3 carrots, diced 2 potatoes, diced 2 parsnips, diced 175 ml peas 3/4 cup 1 apple, diced 75 ml mayonnaise 1/3 ml 1/3 cup plain yogurt 75 ml 30 ml sweet mustard 2 tbsp salt & pepper to taste toasted Read More …
Shanghai Baste
Earthy soy sauce contrasts with juicy pineapple to give this basting sauce its Asian flair. Use it when grilling turkey, chicken or pork. 1/2 cup pineapple juice 2 tablespoons brown mustard 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 Read More …
Baked Potatoes with Horseradish
4 large russet potatoes 25 ml olive oil 2 tbsp 25 ml butter 2 tbsp 125 ml milk 1/2 cup 125 ml cream 1/2 cup 50 ml horseradish 1/4 cup salt and pepper sour cream chives Poke surface of potatoes Read More …
Microwave Meatloaf
1 pound lean ground beef 1 large egg 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup 2 tablespoons dry onion soup mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce In a large bowl combine Read More …
Spooned Up Meatloaf
2 pounds ground beef 1 package dry onion soup mix 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sour cream 2 large eggs 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet until Read More …