Kim's Prime Rib

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 5 pounds rib roast
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• onion salt
• 1 tablespoon browning sauce
• 1 1/2 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion salt, browning sauce and water. place roast in a roasting pan ribs side down and poke deep holes in the roast with a knife. pour the marinade over the roast. using a baster, squirt marinade into the holes you created with the knife and over the entire roast a few times.
• bake at 450 degrees f (230 degrees c) for about 1 hour. (note: bake for 40 to 45 minutes for a smaller roast so that it does not dry out.)
• remove roast from oven and reduce temperature in the oven to 200 degrees f (95 degrees c).
• when oven has reached 200 degrees f (95 degrees c), return roast to oven and continue cooking for 18 to 22 minutes per pound, or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees f (65 degrees c).

hong kong sweet and sour lamb

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons potato starch
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound lamb loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 teaspoons potato starch
• 1 dash red food coloring
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup potato starch
• 2 cups peanut oil for frying
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into large chunks
• 2 cayenne peppers, sliced
• 4 slices canned pineapple, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 green onions, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, 2 teaspoons potato starch, sesame oil, and black pepper in a large bowl. mix the lamb into the marinade and turn until all the lamb is covered. allow to rest for 15 minutes.
• to make the sauce, whisk together the water, vinegar, ketchup, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, 2 teaspoons potato starch, and red food coloring in a separate bowl. set aside.
• dip the lamb pieces in the beaten egg, then dredge in the 1 cup potato starch. use your hand to press the starch the lamb, assuring a consistent coating.
• heat the peanut oil in a wok over medium-high heat to a temperature of 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• fry the lamb pieces in the hot oil until crisp and light brown, 4 to 5 minutes. remove the lamb from the oil and drain, keeping the oil hot. return the drained lamb pieces to the hot oil for 30 seconds more. remove and drain again. pour off all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the wok.
• heat 1 tablespoon of reserved oil in the wok over medium heat. cook the green bell pepper, cayenne pepper, pineapple, garlic, and green onion in the heated oil for about 5 minutes. add the sauce and stir until it thickens. stir in the lamb and toss until the lamb is coated with sauce. remove from heat and serve.

Potato And Cheddar Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups peeled and cubed red potatoes
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup diced ham

Recipe

• using a medium sized stock pot bring water to a boil, add potatoes and cook until tender. drain reserving 1 cup liquid.
• stir in butter, onion and flour. season with salt and pepper. gradually stir in potatoes, reserved liquid, milk, sugar, cheese, and ham. simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

Dump Bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13 inch pan.
• in a large bowl, stir together sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until well blended. combine the flour, cocoa, and salt; mix into the egg mixture until just moistened. spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. sprinkle chocolate chips over the top.
• bake for 30 to 35 minutes in preheated oven, or until brownies start to pull away from the sides of the pan. allow to cool before cutting into squares.

Garlic Bubble Ring

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 pound frozen bread dough, thawed
• 3/4 cup margarine, melted
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9 inch bundt cake pan.
• pull off pieces of thawed bread dough and form into balls. combine margarine and egg in a small mixing bowl; mix in cheese, garlic powder, salt and parsley. dip dough balls into mixture and layer in the prepared pan. cover and let rise until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
• bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes.

Pretzel Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups crushed pretzels
• 3/4 cup margarine, melted
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 4 1/2 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored jell-o®
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 53 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, mix crushed pretzels, margarine and sugar.
• press crushed pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven 8 minutes. remove from heat and allow to cool.
• blend together the cream cheese and sugar. fold in whipped topping and spread evenly over cooled pretzel mixture.
• in a medium bowl, dissolve the strawberry flavored gelatin in boiling water. mix in strawberries and set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
• pour gelatin mixture over cream cheese mixture and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.

Butter Cream Frosting I

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 egg yolk, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• cream butter until soft. add salt and part of sugar gradually, blending after each addition. then add egg yolks and vanilla; blend well. add remaining sugar, alternately with milk, until of right consistency to spread, beating after each addition until smooth. makes 2 1/2 cups or enough frosting to cover tops and sides of two 8 or 9 inch layers.
• note: if desired, 1 whole egg may be substituted for the 2 egg yolks to make 2 3/4 cups frosting.

Cranberry Scones

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, chilled and diced
• 1 cup fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 grated zest of one orange
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 egg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• in a separate bowl, toss cranberries with sugar; add to flour mixture along with orange peel and nuts. mix lightly.
• in another bowl, beat together cream and egg; slowly pour into dry ingredients, mixing with rubber scraper until dough forms. knead dough 4 or 5 times, being careful not to over handle. divide dough in half. turn out onto lightly floured surface. shape each half into a 6 inch circle. cut each circle into 6 wedges. place scones on lightly greased baking sheets.
• bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Strawberry Soup I

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 pints strawberries
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 5 mins


• in a blender, combine the strawberries, yogurt, orange juice, sugar, water and cardamom. puree until well mixed. chill and serve.

Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Rollups

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 pound button mushrooms, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs, divided
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/8 cup butter, melted
• 3/4 cup heavy cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• to make mushroom filling: melt 1/4 cup butter in a small skillet over medium heat. add mushrooms, salt and pepper and saute together, stirring, until mushrooms are dark. remove skillet from heat; stir in nutmeg and 3/4 cup bread crumbs.
• spoon mushroom mixture onto the end of each chicken breast, roll up and fasten with toothpicks. place seam side down in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. brush 1/8 cup melted butter over breasts, then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup bread crumbs. pour cream over all.
• bake uncovered at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.

Fried Zucchini

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 zucchini, quartered and sliced
• 1 onion, sliced into rings
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place zucchini and onions in a medium bowl and mix together.
• in a small bowl mix flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• pour dry mixture over zucchini/onion mixture, cover bowl and shake well. let mixture sit for about 30 minutes; a batter will form on the vegetables.
• in a medium skillet heat oil over medium heat. when oil is hot add breaded vegetables and fry, turning to brown evenly.

Pignoli Cookies I

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 12 ounces almond paste
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 4 egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups pine nuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 18 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). line 2 cookie sheets with foil; lightly grease foil.
• mix almond paste and granulated sugar in food processor until smooth. add confectioners' sugar and 2 egg whites; process until smooth.
• whisk remaining 2 egg whites in small bowl. place pine nuts on shallow plate. with lightly floured hands roll dough into 1 inch balls. coat balls in egg whites, shaking off excess, then roll in pine nuts, pressing lightly to stick. arrange balls on cookie sheets, and flatten slightly to form a 1 1/2 inch round.
• bake 15 to 18 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. let stand on cookie sheet 1 minute. transfer to wire rack to cool.

French Onion Dip From Scratch

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the onions and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt. cook and stir until the onions are caramelized to a nice golden brown, about 20 minutes. remove the onions from the heat and cool.
• mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, pepper, and remaining kosher salt. stir in the onions when they are cool. cover and refrigerate the dip for at least 2 hours before serving.

Chocolate Waffles I

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• preheat waffle iron. in a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cocoa. stir in milk, eggs and butter until mixture is smooth.
• to make hard sauce: stir together softened butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract and milk. sauce should be fairly stiff.
• spray preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. pour mix onto hot waffle iron. cook until golden brown. serve hot with hard sauce.

Fried Zucchini

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 zucchini, quartered and sliced
• 1 onion, sliced into rings
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place zucchini and onions in a medium bowl and mix together.
• in a small bowl mix flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• pour dry mixture over zucchini/onion mixture, cover bowl and shake well. let mixture sit for about 30 minutes; a batter will form on the vegetables.
• in a medium skillet heat oil over medium heat. when oil is hot add breaded vegetables and fry, turning to brown evenly.

Emily's Famous Marshmallows

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1 1/4 cups water, divided
• 4 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
• 2 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 40 mins


• dust a 9x9 inch square dish generously with confectioners' sugar.
• in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together sugar, corn syrup and 3/4 cup water. heat to 250 to 265 degrees f (121 to 129 degrees c), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball.
• while syrup is heating, place remaining water in a metal bowl and sprinkle gelatin over the surface. place bowl over simmering water until gelatin has dissolved completely. keep in a warm place until syrup has come to temperature. remove syrup from heat and whisk gelatin mixture into hot syrup. set aside.
• in a separate bowl, whip egg whites to soft peaks. continue to beat, pouring syrup mixture into egg whites in a thin stream, until the egg whites are very stiff. stir in vanilla. spread evenly in prepared pan and let rest 8 hours or overnight before cutting.

Super Squash

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 pounds yellow squash, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 12 saltine crackers, crushed
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch-style dressing mix
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups dry bread stuffing mix
• 1/2 cup melted butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. cook squash and onions until tender. remove from heat, and stir in cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, eggs, and crackers. season with ranch dressing mix and salt.
• spread the squash mixture into a medium baking dish. mix together stuffing and 1/2 cup melted butter, and sprinkle over the squash mixture.
• bake 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and lightly browned.

French Onion Dip From Scratch

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the onions and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt. cook and stir until the onions are caramelized to a nice golden brown, about 20 minutes. remove the onions from the heat and cool.
• mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, pepper, and remaining kosher salt. stir in the onions when they are cool. cover and refrigerate the dip for at least 2 hours before serving.

Madeleines Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled

Recipe

• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease and flour twenty-four 3-inch madeleine molds.
• in a medium bowl beat eggs, vanilla and lemon zest with an electric mixer on high speed for 5 minutes. gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar. beat for 5 to 7 minutes or until thick and satiny.
• sift together the flour and baking powder. sift one-fourth of the flour mixture over the egg mixture, gently fold in. fold in the remaining flour by fourths. then fold in the melted and cooled butter. spoon batter into the prepared molds, filling 3/4 full.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the top s spring back. cool in molds on a rack for 1 minute. loosen cookies with a knife. invert cookies onto a rack and cool. sift confectioners' sugar over the tops or melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and dip the tips in the chocolate. store in an airtight container.

Jasmine's Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups water
• 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces pancetta bacon, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. add brussels sprouts, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. they should still be slightly firm. drain, and rinse with cold water. slice the sprouts in half, and set aside.
• heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add the garlic and pancetta; cook and stir for about 5 minutes, until garlic is lightly browned. add the remaining olive oil and brussels sprouts. reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring until the sprouts are well coated with the flavor. season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 more minutes before serving.

Super Squash

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 pounds yellow squash, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 12 saltine crackers, crushed
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch-style dressing mix
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups dry bread stuffing mix
• 1/2 cup melted butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. cook squash and onions until tender. remove from heat, and stir in cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, eggs, and crackers. season with ranch dressing mix and salt.
• spread the squash mixture into a medium baking dish. mix together stuffing and 1/2 cup melted butter, and sprinkle over the squash mixture.
• bake 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and lightly browned.

Cranberry Applesauce Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a muffin pan, or use paper liners.
• in a small bowl, mix together applesauce, oil and egg. in a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. make a well in the center, and pour in egg mixture. stir until just moistened. fold in cranberries and pecans. spoon into muffin cups, 2/3 full.
• bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. cool in pan for 2 minutes before removing.

Kale And Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 banana
• 2 cups chopped kale
• 1/2 cup light unsweetened soy milk
• 1 tablespoon flax seeds
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• place the banana, kale, soy milk, flax seeds, and maple syrup into a blender. cover, and puree until smooth. serve over ice.

Colonial Hot Buttered Rum

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 quarts hot water
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 cups rum
• 1 cup sweetened whipped cream
• ground nutmeg to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ready Time: 6 hrs 5 mins


• combine the brown sugar, butter, salt and hot water in 5 quart slow cooker. add cinnamon sticks and cloves. cover and cook on low for 5 hours. stir in rum.
• ladle from the slow cooker into mugs, and top with whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg.

Apple Crisp I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and sliced
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 packets instant maple and brown sugar oatmeal
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place apples in a 9x13 inch baking dish. in a bowl, cream together butter and sugar. stir in flour, instant oatmeal and salt. fold in walnuts. sprinkle oatmeal mixture evenly over apples. drizzle with maple syrup.
• bake in preheated oven 50 to 70 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is golden.

Wassail Punch

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 quarts apple cider
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 12 whole cloves
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 pinch ground ginger
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 5 mins


• in a slow-cooker or a large pot over low heat, combine apple cider, orange juice and lemon juice. season with cloves, ginger and nutmeg. bring to a simmer. if using a slow cooker, allow to simmer all day. serve hot.

Bagels I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 2/3 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 55 mins


• mix together the unsifted flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, yeast, water, and butter in the bread machine on the manual setting.
• or, mix 1-1/2 cup flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, and yeast. heat water and butter to 120-130 degrees f. add water to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed on mixer. add 1/2 cup flour, beat at high speed 2 minutes. stir in more flour to make a stiff dough. knead 8-10 minutes. cover and let rise. punch down. cover; let rest 15 minutes.
• remove from bread machine.
• divide dough into 12 pieces; shape 3 pieces into smooth balls. poke a 1 inch hole in each. drop bagels into a large skillet with 1 inch water (simmering) with 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 teaspoons salt in the water. cook on medium low heat for 3 minutes, turn and cook 2 minutes; turn again, cook 1 minute more. drain on towels. repeat for rest of dough. place on greased cookie sheet.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 20-25 minutes. remove from sheets and cool. if desired, before baking, mix 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water, brush on bagels, and sprinkle with sesame, poppy, or caraway seeds.

Apple Crisp I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and sliced
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 packets instant maple and brown sugar oatmeal
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place apples in a 9x13 inch baking dish. in a bowl, cream together butter and sugar. stir in flour, instant oatmeal and salt. fold in walnuts. sprinkle oatmeal mixture evenly over apples. drizzle with maple syrup.
• bake in preheated oven 50 to 70 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is golden.

Emergency Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2/3 cup barbeque sauce
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2/3 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken pieces - cut into 1/2-inch strips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. stir barbeque sauce, worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder together with the melted butter. stir chicken into the sauce mixture to coat.
• place cover on saucepan and simmer until the chicken pieces are cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 3 to 5 minutes. remove cover and spoon sauce over chicken pieces; continue cooking until sauce thickens, about 4 minutes more.

Kale And Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 banana
• 2 cups chopped kale
• 1/2 cup light unsweetened soy milk
• 1 tablespoon flax seeds
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• place the banana, kale, soy milk, flax seeds, and maple syrup into a blender. cover, and puree until smooth. serve over ice.

Colonial Hot Buttered Rum

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 quarts hot water
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 cups rum
• 1 cup sweetened whipped cream
• ground nutmeg to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ready Time: 6 hrs 5 mins


• combine the brown sugar, butter, salt and hot water in 5 quart slow cooker. add cinnamon sticks and cloves. cover and cook on low for 5 hours. stir in rum.
• ladle from the slow cooker into mugs, and top with whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg.

Wassail Punch

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 quarts apple cider
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 12 whole cloves
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 pinch ground ginger
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 5 mins


• in a slow-cooker or a large pot over low heat, combine apple cider, orange juice and lemon juice. season with cloves, ginger and nutmeg. bring to a simmer. if using a slow cooker, allow to simmer all day. serve hot.

Cranberry Applesauce Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a muffin pan, or use paper liners.
• in a small bowl, mix together applesauce, oil and egg. in a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. make a well in the center, and pour in egg mixture. stir until just moistened. fold in cranberries and pecans. spoon into muffin cups, 2/3 full.
• bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. cool in pan for 2 minutes before removing.

Bagels I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 2/3 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 55 mins


• mix together the unsifted flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, yeast, water, and butter in the bread machine on the manual setting.
• or, mix 1-1/2 cup flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, and yeast. heat water and butter to 120-130 degrees f. add water to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed on mixer. add 1/2 cup flour, beat at high speed 2 minutes. stir in more flour to make a stiff dough. knead 8-10 minutes. cover and let rise. punch down. cover; let rest 15 minutes.
• remove from bread machine.
• divide dough into 12 pieces; shape 3 pieces into smooth balls. poke a 1 inch hole in each. drop bagels into a large skillet with 1 inch water (simmering) with 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 teaspoons salt in the water. cook on medium low heat for 3 minutes, turn and cook 2 minutes; turn again, cook 1 minute more. drain on towels. repeat for rest of dough. place on greased cookie sheet.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 20-25 minutes. remove from sheets and cool. if desired, before baking, mix 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water, brush on bagels, and sprinkle with sesame, poppy, or caraway seeds.

Bagels I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 2/3 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 55 mins


• mix together the unsifted flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, yeast, water, and butter in the bread machine on the manual setting.
• or, mix 1-1/2 cup flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, and yeast. heat water and butter to 120-130 degrees f. add water to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed on mixer. add 1/2 cup flour, beat at high speed 2 minutes. stir in more flour to make a stiff dough. knead 8-10 minutes. cover and let rise. punch down. cover; let rest 15 minutes.
• remove from bread machine.
• divide dough into 12 pieces; shape 3 pieces into smooth balls. poke a 1 inch hole in each. drop bagels into a large skillet with 1 inch water (simmering) with 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 teaspoons salt in the water. cook on medium low heat for 3 minutes, turn and cook 2 minutes; turn again, cook 1 minute more. drain on towels. repeat for rest of dough. place on greased cookie sheet.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 20-25 minutes. remove from sheets and cool. if desired, before baking, mix 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water, brush on bagels, and sprinkle with sesame, poppy, or caraway seeds.

Crazy Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 5/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups cold water
• 2 teaspoons distilled vinegar
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

• mix all ingredients right in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 35 minutes. remove from oven and cool. frost with your favorite frosting.

Madeleines Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled

Recipe

• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease and flour twenty-four 3-inch madeleine molds.
• in a medium bowl beat eggs, vanilla and lemon zest with an electric mixer on high speed for 5 minutes. gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar. beat for 5 to 7 minutes or until thick and satiny.
• sift together the flour and baking powder. sift one-fourth of the flour mixture over the egg mixture, gently fold in. fold in the remaining flour by fourths. then fold in the melted and cooled butter. spoon batter into the prepared molds, filling 3/4 full.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the top s spring back. cool in molds on a rack for 1 minute. loosen cookies with a knife. invert cookies onto a rack and cool. sift confectioners' sugar over the tops or melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and dip the tips in the chocolate. store in an airtight container.

Peanut Brittle

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 cup raw spanish peanuts
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe

• lay out several sheets of foil to spoon the hot peanut brittle onto.
• in a large skillet mix the sugar, syrup, and water together. cook at a medium-high heat, stirring regularly. heat until the mixture has a hard ball consistency. heat to 250 to 265 degrees f (121 to 129 degrees c), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball. if you don't own a candy thermometer, occasionally hold spoon above mixture, allowing it to drip off spoon. when mixture is at hard ball stage, it will 'hair' off the spoon when falling, looking like a clear spider web.
• once mixture is at hard ball consistency, add raw peanuts. (they will pop a little.) when mixture starts to turn a light clear-brown, as if it's starting to burn, remove from stove. add soda and stir. mixture will foam up.
• spoon out bite-size pieces onto unbuttered foil, stirring constantly between each couple of pieces. mixture can also be poured onto unbuttered foil as one big piece and broken into smaller pieces once cooled.

Oven Roasted Parmesan Potatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds red potatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
• 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). spray a 9x13-inch baking pan or cast iron skillet with cooking spray; pour in about 1 teaspoon vegetable oil to coat the bottom.
• mix parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper together in a bowl.
• blot the cut-side of potatoes with a paper towel to remove any moisture. place potatoes in a bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; toss until potatoes are lightly coated. sprinkle potatoes with parmesan cheese mixture; toss to coat. arrange potatoes, cut-side down, onto the prepared baking pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. turn potatoes to cut-side up; continue baking until golden and crispy, about 15 to 20 more minutes. serve with sour cream.

Peanut Brittle

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 cup raw spanish peanuts
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe

• lay out several sheets of foil to spoon the hot peanut brittle onto.
• in a large skillet mix the sugar, syrup, and water together. cook at a medium-high heat, stirring regularly. heat until the mixture has a hard ball consistency. heat to 250 to 265 degrees f (121 to 129 degrees c), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball. if you don't own a candy thermometer, occasionally hold spoon above mixture, allowing it to drip off spoon. when mixture is at hard ball stage, it will 'hair' off the spoon when falling, looking like a clear spider web.
• once mixture is at hard ball consistency, add raw peanuts. (they will pop a little.) when mixture starts to turn a light clear-brown, as if it's starting to burn, remove from stove. add soda and stir. mixture will foam up.
• spoon out bite-size pieces onto unbuttered foil, stirring constantly between each couple of pieces. mixture can also be poured onto unbuttered foil as one big piece and broken into smaller pieces once cooled.

Pignoli Cookies I

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 12 ounces almond paste
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 4 egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups pine nuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 18 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). line 2 cookie sheets with foil; lightly grease foil.
• mix almond paste and granulated sugar in food processor until smooth. add confectioners' sugar and 2 egg whites; process until smooth.
• whisk remaining 2 egg whites in small bowl. place pine nuts on shallow plate. with lightly floured hands roll dough into 1 inch balls. coat balls in egg whites, shaking off excess, then roll in pine nuts, pressing lightly to stick. arrange balls on cookie sheets, and flatten slightly to form a 1 1/2 inch round.
• bake 15 to 18 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. let stand on cookie sheet 1 minute. transfer to wire rack to cool.

Grandma B's Bean Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound dry navy beans
• 3 carrots, peeled and shredded
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cups cubed cooked ham

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ready Time: 16 hrs 15 mins


• place the beans in a slow cooker with enough water to cover, and soak 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
• drain the beans, and return to the slow cooker. cover with water, and mix in the carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, and ham.
• cover slow cooker, and cook soup on high for 3 1/2 hours. switch to low, and continue cooking at least 6 1/2 hours. the longer it cooks the more flavorful it becomes.

Oven Roasted Parmesan Potatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds red potatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
• 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). spray a 9x13-inch baking pan or cast iron skillet with cooking spray; pour in about 1 teaspoon vegetable oil to coat the bottom.
• mix parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper together in a bowl.
• blot the cut-side of potatoes with a paper towel to remove any moisture. place potatoes in a bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; toss until potatoes are lightly coated. sprinkle potatoes with parmesan cheese mixture; toss to coat. arrange potatoes, cut-side down, onto the prepared baking pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. turn potatoes to cut-side up; continue baking until golden and crispy, about 15 to 20 more minutes. serve with sour cream.

Peanut Brittle

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 cup raw spanish peanuts
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe

• lay out several sheets of foil to spoon the hot peanut brittle onto.
• in a large skillet mix the sugar, syrup, and water together. cook at a medium-high heat, stirring regularly. heat until the mixture has a hard ball consistency. heat to 250 to 265 degrees f (121 to 129 degrees c), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball. if you don't own a candy thermometer, occasionally hold spoon above mixture, allowing it to drip off spoon. when mixture is at hard ball stage, it will 'hair' off the spoon when falling, looking like a clear spider web.
• once mixture is at hard ball consistency, add raw peanuts. (they will pop a little.) when mixture starts to turn a light clear-brown, as if it's starting to burn, remove from stove. add soda and stir. mixture will foam up.
• spoon out bite-size pieces onto unbuttered foil, stirring constantly between each couple of pieces. mixture can also be poured onto unbuttered foil as one big piece and broken into smaller pieces once cooled.

Pignoli Cookies I

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 12 ounces almond paste
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 4 egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups pine nuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 18 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). line 2 cookie sheets with foil; lightly grease foil.
• mix almond paste and granulated sugar in food processor until smooth. add confectioners' sugar and 2 egg whites; process until smooth.
• whisk remaining 2 egg whites in small bowl. place pine nuts on shallow plate. with lightly floured hands roll dough into 1 inch balls. coat balls in egg whites, shaking off excess, then roll in pine nuts, pressing lightly to stick. arrange balls on cookie sheets, and flatten slightly to form a 1 1/2 inch round.
• bake 15 to 18 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. let stand on cookie sheet 1 minute. transfer to wire rack to cool.

Crazy Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 5/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups cold water
• 2 teaspoons distilled vinegar
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

• mix all ingredients right in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 35 minutes. remove from oven and cool. frost with your favorite frosting.

Madeleines Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled

Recipe

• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease and flour twenty-four 3-inch madeleine molds.
• in a medium bowl beat eggs, vanilla and lemon zest with an electric mixer on high speed for 5 minutes. gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar. beat for 5 to 7 minutes or until thick and satiny.
• sift together the flour and baking powder. sift one-fourth of the flour mixture over the egg mixture, gently fold in. fold in the remaining flour by fourths. then fold in the melted and cooled butter. spoon batter into the prepared molds, filling 3/4 full.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the top s spring back. cool in molds on a rack for 1 minute. loosen cookies with a knife. invert cookies onto a rack and cool. sift confectioners' sugar over the tops or melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and dip the tips in the chocolate. store in an airtight container.

Grandma B's Bean Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound dry navy beans
• 3 carrots, peeled and shredded
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cups cubed cooked ham

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ready Time: 16 hrs 15 mins


• place the beans in a slow cooker with enough water to cover, and soak 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
• drain the beans, and return to the slow cooker. cover with water, and mix in the carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, and ham.
• cover slow cooker, and cook soup on high for 3 1/2 hours. switch to low, and continue cooking at least 6 1/2 hours. the longer it cooks the more flavorful it becomes.

Chocolate Chip Pie I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• beat eggs until frothy, add sugars and vanilla.
• melt butter or margarine, and add to sugar and egg mixture.
• stir in flour until well blended.
• mix in walnuts and chocolate chips.
• pour into pie pan and bake for 1 hour. serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Spinach Roll-ups

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup bacon bits
• 3 tablespoons chopped onions
• 10 (12 inch) flour tortillas

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• in a medium-size mixing bowl, combine spinach, ranch mix, mayonnaise, sour cream, bacon bits and onion. spread the mixture onto each tortilla and roll it up. refrigerate the rolled tortillas until ready to serve.
• slice each roll-up into 1 inch servings no more than 3 hours before serving.

Valerie's Fruit Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup whole milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together the vanilla pudding mix, frozen whipped topping, cream cheese, confectioner's sugar and milk. serve chilled.

Zucchini Soup Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 1/2 cups diced zucchini
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1/2 cup dry wine (optional)
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Recipe

• in a large stock pot saute zucchini, celery, carrots and onion in margarine, until done (approximately 20 minutes).
• in a small mixing bowl combine flour and milk. mix until smooth and then add to stock pot.
• cook soup until thickened and then puree in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
• pour pureed soup back into stock pot and add cream of mushroom soup, water, bouillon cubes and sour cream. if desired also add wine. simmer until heated through and then serve.

Zucchini Soup Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 1/2 cups diced zucchini
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1/2 cup dry wine (optional)
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Recipe

• in a large stock pot saute zucchini, celery, carrots and onion in margarine, until done (approximately 20 minutes).
• in a small mixing bowl combine flour and milk. mix until smooth and then add to stock pot.
• cook soup until thickened and then puree in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
• pour pureed soup back into stock pot and add cream of mushroom soup, water, bouillon cubes and sour cream. if desired also add wine. simmer until heated through and then serve.

'out Of Salad Dressing' Salad Dressing

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 lemons, juiced
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• mix together lemon juice, parmesan cheese, garlic salt, and mayonnaise until smooth. stir in milk, adjusting the amount or adding a little water, to make the dressing as thin or thick as you like. cover and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.

Chocolate Chip Pie I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• beat eggs until frothy, add sugars and vanilla.
• melt butter or margarine, and add to sugar and egg mixture.
• stir in flour until well blended.
• mix in walnuts and chocolate chips.
• pour into pie pan and bake for 1 hour. serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Turkey Enchiladas

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups shredded cheddar and monterey cheese blend
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 24 (6 inch) corn tortillas
• 1 (19 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
• 4 cups cooked turkey, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• in a small bowl, combine the cheese, onion, and black olives.
• in a small skillet, heat enough oil to lightly coat one tortilla, and cook until soft. remove and dip in enchilada sauce to coat.
• add turkey and cheese mixture to center of tortilla, roll and place in the prepared dish. repeat until bottom layer of pan is covered with enchiladas. spread enough sauce over bottom layer to cover.
• repeat process with a second layer; spread remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted.

Valerie's Fruit Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup whole milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together the vanilla pudding mix, frozen whipped topping, cream cheese, confectioner's sugar and milk. serve chilled.

Bud's Potato Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 10 pounds potatoes
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup wine vinegar
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 onions, diced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon celery seed
• 2 cups mayonnaise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 13 hrs 20 mins


• bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. drain and allow to cool.
• slice cooled potatoes and layer in a large bowl or dish.
• in a saucepan combine water, vinegar and sugar. bring to a boil and cook for one minute. remove from heat and pour over potatoes. cover and chill for at least 12 hours.
• drain excess marinade and add onions, salt, pepper, celery seed and mayonnaise. mix well and serve chilled.

'out Of Salad Dressing' Salad Dressing

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 lemons, juiced
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• mix together lemon juice, parmesan cheese, garlic salt, and mayonnaise until smooth. stir in milk, adjusting the amount or adding a little water, to make the dressing as thin or thick as you like. cover and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.

Spinach Roll-ups

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup bacon bits
• 3 tablespoons chopped onions
• 10 (12 inch) flour tortillas

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• in a medium-size mixing bowl, combine spinach, ranch mix, mayonnaise, sour cream, bacon bits and onion. spread the mixture onto each tortilla and roll it up. refrigerate the rolled tortillas until ready to serve.
• slice each roll-up into 1 inch servings no more than 3 hours before serving.

Bud's Potato Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 10 pounds potatoes
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup wine vinegar
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 onions, diced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon celery seed
• 2 cups mayonnaise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 13 hrs 20 mins


• bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. drain and allow to cool.
• slice cooled potatoes and layer in a large bowl or dish.
• in a saucepan combine water, vinegar and sugar. bring to a boil and cook for one minute. remove from heat and pour over potatoes. cover and chill for at least 12 hours.
• drain excess marinade and add onions, salt, pepper, celery seed and mayonnaise. mix well and serve chilled.

Zucchini Soup Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 1/2 cups diced zucchini
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1/2 cup dry wine (optional)
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Recipe

• in a large stock pot saute zucchini, celery, carrots and onion in margarine, until done (approximately 20 minutes).
• in a small mixing bowl combine flour and milk. mix until smooth and then add to stock pot.
• cook soup until thickened and then puree in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
• pour pureed soup back into stock pot and add cream of mushroom soup, water, bouillon cubes and sour cream. if desired also add wine. simmer until heated through and then serve.

Valerie's Fruit Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup whole milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together the vanilla pudding mix, frozen whipped topping, cream cheese, confectioner's sugar and milk. serve chilled.

Turkey Enchiladas

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups shredded cheddar and monterey cheese blend
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 24 (6 inch) corn tortillas
• 1 (19 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
• 4 cups cooked turkey, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• in a small bowl, combine the cheese, onion, and black olives.
• in a small skillet, heat enough oil to lightly coat one tortilla, and cook until soft. remove and dip in enchilada sauce to coat.
• add turkey and cheese mixture to center of tortilla, roll and place in the prepared dish. repeat until bottom layer of pan is covered with enchiladas. spread enough sauce over bottom layer to cover.
• repeat process with a second layer; spread remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted.

Spinach Roll-ups

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup bacon bits
• 3 tablespoons chopped onions
• 10 (12 inch) flour tortillas

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• in a medium-size mixing bowl, combine spinach, ranch mix, mayonnaise, sour cream, bacon bits and onion. spread the mixture onto each tortilla and roll it up. refrigerate the rolled tortillas until ready to serve.
• slice each roll-up into 1 inch servings no more than 3 hours before serving.

Bud's Potato Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 10 pounds potatoes
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup wine vinegar
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 onions, diced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon celery seed
• 2 cups mayonnaise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 13 hrs 20 mins


• bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. drain and allow to cool.
• slice cooled potatoes and layer in a large bowl or dish.
• in a saucepan combine water, vinegar and sugar. bring to a boil and cook for one minute. remove from heat and pour over potatoes. cover and chill for at least 12 hours.
• drain excess marinade and add onions, salt, pepper, celery seed and mayonnaise. mix well and serve chilled.

Chocolate Chip Pie I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• beat eggs until frothy, add sugars and vanilla.
• melt butter or margarine, and add to sugar and egg mixture.
• stir in flour until well blended.
• mix in walnuts and chocolate chips.
• pour into pie pan and bake for 1 hour. serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Spicy Salmon With Caramelized Onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced onion

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• combine the black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, dijon mustard, brown sugar, onion powder, and salt in a small bowl. stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil to make a paste. spread the paste all over the salmon fillets, and set aside to marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.
• heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. stir in the onion, and cook until tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes. heat a separate non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. cook the salmon fillets in the hot skillet until golden brown on each side, and no longer translucent in the center, about 4 minutes per side. pour the browned onions and olive oil over the salmon fillets to serve.

Broccoli Coleslaw

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup distilled vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 (3 ounce) package chicken flavored ramen noodles, crushed, seasoning packet reserved
• 1 large head fresh broccoli, diced
• 2 carrots, grated
• 2 bunches green onions, chopped
• 1 cup sunflower seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• in a small bowl combine oil, vinegar, sugar and the seasoning packet from the ramen noodles. mix well and refrigerate at least one hour before serving, or overnight.
• in a large bowl combine broccoli, carrots, green onions and sunflower seeds. crush ramen noodles and stir in. pour dressing over salad about 10 minutes before serving.

Alicia's Aloo Gobi

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 3 large yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium head cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 2 tablespoons garam masala

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• heat oil in a large pot on medium-high heat and add onion. cook until softened, about 4 minutes, then stir in garlic and cumin. continue to cook until onion begins to brown.
• stir in tomatoes and coconut and the coriander, salt, turmeric, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. stir until mixture begins to boil, then put in the potatoes, cauliflower, and garbanzo beans. blend well. reduce heat to low and cover.
• simmer until the potatoes are tender, 45 minutes to an hour (this will depend on the size of the potato chunks). sprinkle in the garam masala, stir, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Chef John's Chocolate Lava Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• butter as needed
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 1/2 ounces chopped dark chocolate
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• generously butter the inside of 4 (5 1/2 ounce) ramekins. place them in a casserole dish.
• whisk together egg yolks, eggs, and sugar in a bowl until light, foamy, and lemon colored.
• melt chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes.
• stir melted chocolate mixture into egg and sugar mixture until combined.
• sift cocoa powder into the mixture; stir to combine.
• sift flour and salt into the mixture; stir to combine into a batter.
• stir vanilla extract into the batter.
• transfer batter to a resealable plastic bag. snip one corner of the bag with scissors to create a tip.
• divide batter evenly between the prepared ramekins; tap gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
• refrigerate 30 minutes.
• preheat an oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• arrange the ramekins in a casserole dish. pour enough hot tap water into the casserole dish to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
• bake in the preheated over for 15-18 minutes. set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
• loosen the edges from the ramekin with a knife. invert each cake onto a plate and dust with powdered sugar.

Gingerbread Men Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons mccormick® ginger, ground
• 1 teaspoon mccormick® cinnamon, ground
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon mccormick® nutmeg, ground
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon mccormick® pure vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 30 mins


• mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in large bowl. set aside. beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. add molasses, egg and vanilla;mix well. gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. press dough into a thick flat disk. wrap in plastic wrap. refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f. roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured work surface. cut into gingerbread men shapes with 5-inch cookie cutter. place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
• bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges of cookies are set and just begin to brown. cool on baking sheets 1 to 2 minutes. remove to wire racks; cool completely. decorate cooled cookies as desired. store cookies in airtight container up to5 days.

Grandma's Gingerbread Pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground dried ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 1/2 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside. beat the egg in a separate mixing bowl with the vanilla and molasses until smooth. whisk in the water until completely incorporated. stir the flour mixture into the molasses mixture until just combined -- a few lumps are okay.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle, and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry. flip, and cook until browned on the other side. repeat with remaining batter.

Pineapple Enchiladas

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce, divided
• 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl combine pineapple, sour cream and 1 cup cheese.
• pour 1/4 cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
• fill tortillas with pineapple mixture, roll and place in baking dish. pour on remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• bake, covered, in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Broccoli Coleslaw

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup distilled vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 (3 ounce) package chicken flavored ramen noodles, crushed, seasoning packet reserved
• 1 large head fresh broccoli, diced
• 2 carrots, grated
• 2 bunches green onions, chopped
• 1 cup sunflower seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• in a small bowl combine oil, vinegar, sugar and the seasoning packet from the ramen noodles. mix well and refrigerate at least one hour before serving, or overnight.
• in a large bowl combine broccoli, carrots, green onions and sunflower seeds. crush ramen noodles and stir in. pour dressing over salad about 10 minutes before serving.