2 cups strong hot tea 6 cups fruit juice 1 split ginger ale or club soda Combine ingredients just before serving and sweeten to taste with sugar or syrup, etc. Pour over a block of ice in a punch bowl. Read More …
Basic Tea Punch (for 6 to 8)
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Basic Sangria
A very simple, basic sangria recipe. While this sangria is delicious as is, this recipe intentionally leaves ample room for improvisation and additions, and should therefore be used as a springboard to create your own unique sangria recipes. The unaltered Read More …
Carrabba’s Sausage & Lentil Soup
A symphony of fresh herbs and Italian sausage takes this basic lentil soup recipe to the next level. 1 lb Italian sausage (You can also use Italian turkey sausage) 1 large onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 large carrots, Read More …
Basic Roast Turkey
1 12-lb turkey; Fresh or frozen 3/4 c Chicken broth; or Turkey Broth 1 tb olive oil 2 ts Poultry seasoning 1/2 ts Black pepper Preheat the oven to 325-F degrees. Rinse turkey, drain, and pat dry. Remove neck and Read More …
Peach Crumble Pie
Two wonderful desserts combined into one, even better… Take your simple peach crumble, throw it on top your basic peach pie, and you get this rich and scrumptious dessert. Sweet peaches flavored with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg are covered Read More …
Homemade Italian Sausage
Homemade Italian Sausage without all the commercial fillers and gluten free. I admit, that this is a long process, but the end product is worth it. The reason so many commercial sausages have gluten in them is because they tend Read More …
Basic Congee
Congee, served with crullers for dipping, is a classic Chinese breakfast dish. This is basic recipe for congee that you can add to as desired. There are no rules about what to add: meat, fish, vegetables, and healthy herbs, shredded Read More …
Basic New York-style Pizza Dough
22.5 ounces (about 4 1/2 cups) bread flour, plus more for dusting .5 ounces (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) sugar .35 ounces kosher salt (about 1 tablespoon) .35 ounces (about 2 teaspoons) instant yeast 1.125 ounces Extra Virgin olive oil (about Read More …
Basic Meat Balls
1 pound lean ground beef 3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs (1 1/2 slices bread) 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 large eggs 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Read More …
Meatballs with Fresh Herbs
These basic meatballs are gussied up with fresh basil and parsley. Serve over spaghetti with your favorite sauce and lots of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs 2 large cloves garlic, Read More …
Basic Southern Cornbread
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup plain yellow cornmeal (not cornbread or meal mix) 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 eggs 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 1/4 cups milk Coat a 9-inch Read More …
Basic Meatloaf
1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1 large egg 1 cup milk 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon sage 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Read More …
Basic Drop Cookies
This is the blank canvas from which all other drop cookies are created. Try different extracts, decorate them any which way, or mix in some nuts — you are limited only by your imagination. 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup Read More …
Basic Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (12-ounce) package or 2 cups semisweet chocolate Read More …
Basic Boneless Ham
A fully-cooked ham only requires simple reheating before serving. 1 (5 to 6-pound) boneless fully cooked ham Place ham in shallow pan and heat in a 350 degree F. oven, uncovered, for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until Read More …
Spiral Sliced Ham
Simple and basic and goes with any traditional side dishes. Serve with a couple different fruit salsas or chutneys. 1 (5 to 6-pound) spiral-sliced ham Place ham in shallow pan and heat in a 350*F. oven, uncovered, for 75 minutes Read More …
Basic Boiled Greens
Efficient for a large, awkward amount of greens. Collards, Kale, Mustard Greens or Turnip Greens Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon salt per quart. Drop the greens into the water and cook, uncovered, Read More …
Quick Mix Country Style Sausage
Making sausage is simple. It’s just seasoned ground meat. Use a basic sausage recipe and adapt to your family’s tastes. 1 pound lean ground pork 3/4 teaspoon ground sage 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt Thoroughly mix seasonings Read More …
Basic Risotto
3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small Spanish onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cups arborio rice 1 cup white wine 8 cups any flavored broth or hot water Salt and freshly ground pepper Heat the oil in Read More …
Basic Long Grain Rice
2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup long grain rice In a large saucepan, bring the water to boil. Add salt and rice; cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes, without lifting cover. Remove from heat, gently fluff Read More …
Basic Corn Muffins
3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup butter, melted Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease muffin tins or Read More …
Basic Meatballs
1 large egg 1 pound lean ground beef 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil In a large bowl, Read More …
Basic Muffins
2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a bowl. Set aside. In a small Read More …
Basic Blueberry Pie
4 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup water 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust Preheat oven to 400°F. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, mix together blueberries, sugar Read More …
Basic Jambalaya
6 ounces link sausage, sliced 2 (14.5-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 ounces ham, diced 1 cup cooked white rice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 whole bay leaf 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Read More …
Basic Pecan Pie
However you say it, pecan pie is a satisfyingly rich dessert. 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/3 cup butter 3 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped pecans 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 …
Basic Cream Soup
1 cup milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup chicken broth 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon sherry ( optional) 1 cup frozen corn kernels In Read More …
Basic Berry Tart
3 large eggs 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 2/3 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups blackberries 1 cup chopped pecans 2 (9-inch) baked pie shells Whisk eggs, Read More …
Basic Blueberry Soup
3 cups water 2 pints blueberries 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water Creme fraiche, sour cream or yogurt for accompaniment Bring water to a boil; add blueberries and sugar and cook for several minutes over medium-low Read More …
Basic Hummus
2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and liquid reserved 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Salt and pepper to taste Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat and cook garlic for 30 Read More …
Basic Honey Taffy
1 cup honey In saucepan, cook honey, stirring constantly, to soft crack stage 285*F (140*C) or until mixture separates into hard but not brittle threads. Pour mixture onto a buttered marble slab or similar surface. As soon as outside edges Read More …
Basic Citrus Glaze
1/3 cup pineapple jam 3 tablespoons frozen concentrated orange juice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Combine pineapple jam, orange juice concentrate and cloves in a small bowl. Spoon over ham 30 minutes before the end of baking time. (This glaze would Read More …
Basic Steamed Greens
The greens are tender, sweet and cook quickly. Chard, Spinach or Beet Greens Place washed greens in a collapsible stainless steel steaming basket in a pot with a small amount of water in it. Cover with a lid. Steam for Read More …
Basic Italian Salad Dressing
This dressing is great for turning a simple salad of mixed greens into a scrumptious salad. 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 Read More …
Basic Espagnole Sauce with Variations (Brown Sauce)
Sachet: 1/2 bay leaf 2 parsley stems (no leaves) 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 clove garlic 1 piece of cheesecloth, cut into a 6-inch square 1 piece of butcher’s twine, cut 12 inches long 1 small onion, peeled 1 Read More …
Basic Pearl Barley
Pearl barley requires no soaking. Instant or quick-cooking barley usually cooks in 10 to 12 minutes. Follow package directions for specifics. Makes a wonderful addition to hearty vegetable soups. 1 cup regular pearl barley 3 cups water or stock 1/2 Read More …
Basic White Cream Sauce
1/4 cup Butter 1/4 cup Unsifted flour 1 teaspoon Salt 1/8 teaspoon Pepper 2 cups Milk In heavy skillet, heat butter until melted; remove from heat and add flour, salt and pepper, stirring constantly until smooth. Add milk slowly, stirring Read More …
Basic Shrimp Cocktail Sauce
Yield: 1 Good quality ketchup – Heinz is my favorite. Horseradish – the kind you find in small bottles Lemon juice I take about a half-cup of the ketchup, add a tablespoon of the horseradish and a good squirt of Read More …
Basic Apple Pie
7 md Golden Delicious apples 1/4 cup Sugar 2 tablespoon Flour 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon Ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/8 teaspoon Ground mace or cardamom 1 teaspoon Vanilla Pastry for two crust 9 inch pie 2 tablespoon Read More …
Low Fat Basic Sugarless Mincemeat
Serving Size : 12 3 cup Apple pulp, some skins 1/2 large Lemon with peel, ground 1 medium Orange with peel, ground 1 cup Seedless raisins, ground 1 cup Seedless raisins, whole 3/4 teaspoon Nutmeg 3/4 teaspoon Cloves 3/4 teaspoon Read More …
Basic Baked Apple
4 large Baking Apples (Recommend Granny Smith, Cortland, or Winesap) 1/2 cup Water 1/2 cup Apple Juice 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar 4 teaspoon Butter or Margarine Serves 4 Wash apples and core from stem end to within Read More …
Basic Cake Mix
8 cups all-purpose flour 5 cups sugar 1/4 cup baking powder 1 tablespoon salt 2 cups shortening that does not require refrigeration In a large bowl stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. With pastry blender, cut in Read More …
Broccoli Supreme Basic Omelet
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, cooked according to package directions 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 6 large eggs 6 tablespoons water 3/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons butter, Read More …
Basic Pancake (Crepe) Batter
125 g plain flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 200 ml milk oil; for frying Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Leave the batter to stand Read More …
Basic Bread Pudding
4 Cups milk 2 Cups (or more) stale bread (cubed) 2 Eggs 1/2 to 3/4 Teaspoon Vanilla 1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg 1/3 to 1/2 Cup Sugar 1/4 to 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1/4 Cup melted butter Scald the milk and cool add Read More …
Basic Fish Mousse
1/2 lb Whitefish fillets 1/2 lb Cooked lobster 2 tablespoon Finely diced onion 1/2 teaspoon Salt 2 tablespoon Brandy 1 tablespoon Tomato paste 1/2 cup Egg whites 3/4 cup Whipping cream Yield: 6 servings PREHEAT OVEN TO 350F. Combine whitefish, Read More …
California Pizza Kitchen Basic Pizza Dough
1 teaspoon yeast 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water (105 to 110 degrees F) 1-1/2 cup bread flour or all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil plus 1 teaspoon for coating Read More …
Basic Crepes
Basic Crepes
2 eggs 1 cup flour 1-1/8 cups milk 2 tablespoons melted butter Combine all ingredients plus 1/8 teaspoon salt. Blend one minute; scrape down and blend 15 seconds more. Refrigerate at least one hour before making crepes. Makes about 10. Read More …