Archive for November, 2006
Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
Wasabi Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
-2 pounds white potatoes, peeled and quartered
-4 ounces sour cream
-4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
-1/2 cup buttermilk
-3 teaspoons prepared wasabi
-Salt and pepper
-3 green onions, sliced for garnish
1. Put peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat
2. Reduce to a simmer and cook until [...]
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Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
Chocolate Souffles
Ingredients:
-3 cups cold milk
-1 pakage (8-serving size) Jell-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
-2 cups thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping
-16 Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, chopped (about 2 cups)
-8 maraschino cherries
1. Pour milk into medium bowl and add dry pudding mix
2. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes
3. Gently stir in whipped topping
4. Spoon 2 tablespoons [...]
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Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
Cream Cheese Bacon Crescents
Ingredients:
-1 tub (8 oz.) Philadelphia Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
-3 slices Oscar Mayer Bacon, cooked, crumbled
-1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
-2 cans (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1. Preheat oven to 375°F
2. Mix cream cheese spread, parsley and bacon in small bowl until well blended
3. Separate each can of dough into 8 triangles [...]
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Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
Chocolate-Hazelnut Pizza
Ingredients:
-1 pound homemade pizza dough, recipe follows, or purchased pizza dough
-2 teaspoons butter, melted
-1/4 cup Nutella spread
-1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
-2 tablespoons milk chocolate chips
-2 tablespoons white chocolate chips
-2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1. Preheat to 450 degrees F
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
3. Roll out the dough to a 9-inch-diameter round
4. Transfer the [...]
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Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
Spicy Coconut Shrimp
Ingredients:
-1 tablespoon canola oil
-1 teaspoon chopped garlic
-1 cup coconut milk
-1/4 cup chicken broth
-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
-2 teaspoons soy sauce
-1/4 cup heavy cream
-1 pound medium shrimp, cooked
-2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
-cooked rice
1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the garlic until fragrant
2. Stir in coconut milk, [...]
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Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
Wasabi Crab Green Onion Pancakes
Ingredients:
-2 (6-ounce) cans lump crabmeat, drained
-4 tablespoons wasabi mayonnaise
-1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
-1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
-1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives
Green Onion Pancakes:
-4 flour tortillas
-1 large egg, lightly beaten
-2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
-2 tablespoons chopped chives, for garnish
1. In a medium bowl, combine the crabmeat, wasabi mayonnaise, lemon juice, soy sauce, and chives
2. Cover with [...]
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Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
Garlic Bread
Ingredients:
-6 large garlic cloves, chopped
-1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
-1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-Freshly ground black pepper
-1/2 cup good olive oil
-1 loaf ciabatta bread
-2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
2. Place the garlic in the bowl of a food processor and process until minced
3. Add the parsley, oregano, salt [...]
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Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
Shrimp Calzones
Ingredients:
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-1 clove garlic, minced
-1 cup canned chopped tomatoes in juice
-1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
-2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
-1/2 cup dry white wine
-1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
-Salt and freshly ground black pepper
-6 (4-ounce) pieces of homemade pizza dough, recipe follows
-3 cups shredded mozzarella
-1 large egg, beaten to blend
-olive oil
1. [...]
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Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
Date Sticks
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
-2 large eggs, beaten
-2 cups sugar
-8 ounces chopped dates
-1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
-1 cup chopped pecans
-1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
-3 cups finely grated coconut
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter
2. Add the eggs, sugar, and dates
3. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and [...]
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Saturday, November 18th, 2006
Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients:
-8 whole chickens breasts, skinned and boned
-Sauterne wine
-butter
-2 (10-3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
-1/4 cup water
-1 cup sour cream
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/8 teaspoon pepper
-1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
-10 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
1. Simmer chicken breasts in 1/2 inch of sauterne wine for 1 hour
2. Drain breasts and brown in butter
3. Heat together mushroom soup, water, sour [...]
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Saturday, November 18th, 2006
Avocado Stuffed Chicken Rolls
Ingredients:
-4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts
-1 ripe avocado sliced lengthwise into ¼” slices.
-1 (8-oz) package cream cheese
-4 teaspoons garlic powder
-2 tablespoons soy sauce
-½ tablespoon olive oil
-imitation crab flakes (optional)
From Dinners
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
2. Coat the bottom of glass casserole dish with the olive oil
3. Pound chicken breasts flat
4. Remove outer peel of avocado and [...]
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Thursday, November 16th, 2006
Roast Turkey With Bourbon Gravy
Ingredients:
For turkey
-1 16-pound turkey, excess fat from tail reserved, neck and giblets reserved for Turkey Stock
-10 cups Corn Bread Succotash Stuffing
-Turkey Stock
-3 cups water
For gravy
-1/2 cup all purpose flour
-1/4 cup bourbon
Make turkey:
1. Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 350°F
2. Pat turkey dry with paper towels and sprinkle inside and out with [...]
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Monday, November 13th, 2006
Turkey and Cranberry Ravioli
Ingredients:
Ravioli:
-1/4 pound ground turkey
-2 tablespoons cranberry sauce
-2 tablespoons grated Romano
-1 tablespoon bread crumbs
-1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
-1 egg
-1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-20 store-bought wonton wrappers
Gravy:
-3 tablespoons butter
-1 shallot, chopped
-1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
-1/2 cup chicken broth
-2 tablespoons heavy cream
-1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1. To [...]
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Monday, November 13th, 2006
Mashed Potato Blini with Caviar
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
-1 1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
-2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
-1/2 cup sour cream
-1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
-1 (2-ounce) jar red or black lumpfish caviar, divided
From Dinners
1. Heat oven to 200 degrees F
2. Stir together mashed potatoes, 1 teaspoon horseradish and flour and set aside
3. Heat oil in a large [...]
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Sunday, November 5th, 2006
Broiled Salmon With Herbs
Ingredients:
-2 garlic cloves, minced
-2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
-2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
-3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
-3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
-1 tablespoon dry white wine
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-Nonstick olive oil cooking spray
-6 (6-to-8 ounce each) salmon fillets
-Salt and freshly ground black pepper
-6 lemon wedges
1. In a small bowl, mix the garlic, both mustards, rosemary, and thyme
2. [...]
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Sunday, November 5th, 2006
Fresh Spring Rolls
Ingredients:
-1 cup finely shredded cabbage
-1 cup fresh salad shrimp, rinsed, drained
-1/3 cup sweet and sour sauce
-1/3 cup minced celery
-1/4 cup shredded carrots
-20 rice wrappers (6.5 inch diameter)
1. In a medium bowl, mix the cabbage, shrimp, sweet and sour sauce, celery and carrots
2. Fill a small bowl with hot water
3. Dip rice wrappers one at a [...]
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Sunday, November 5th, 2006
BBQ Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients:
-2 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes
-1 cup thinly sliced carrots
-1/2 cup water
-1/2 cup 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
-1/4 cup Miracle Whip Light Dressing
-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
-1 tablespoon 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Place potatoes and carrots in microwaveable bowl
3. Add water and cover
4. Microwave for 5 to [...]
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Saturday, November 4th, 2006
Easy Chicken Enchilada Skillet
Ingredients:
-1 tablespoon oil
-1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
-1 can (14 oz) chicken broth
-1/4 cup Ranch Dressing
-2 tablespoons flour
-6 Flour Tortillas, cut into small pieces
-1 cup Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese
-1/2 cup Salsa
1. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat
2. Add chicken and cook 7 minutes, or until cooked through
3. [...]
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Saturday, November 4th, 2006
Chicken Noodle Skillet
Ingredients:
-3 cups egg noodles, uncooked
-1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
-2 cups frozen chopped broccoli
-1/2 cup chicken broth
-4 oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese, cubed
-1/4 cup mayonnaise
-1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
-1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1. Bring large saucepan of water to boil on high heat
2. Add noodles and chicken
3. Cook 8 minutes or [...]
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Saturday, November 4th, 2006
Salmon With Roasted Red Pepper Flavor
Ingredients:
-1 cups thinly sliced carrots (5 medium)
-1/2 cup Kraft Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesan Dressing, divided
-4 salmon fillets (1 pound)
-1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
-2 cups prepared white rice
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2. Toss carrots with 1/4 cup of the dressing in baking dish
3. Spread in single layer
4. Bake 15 minutes [...]
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Saturday, November 4th, 2006
Cranberry Muffins
Ingredients:
-1 3/4 cups flour
-1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
-4 teaspoons Baking Powder
-2 cups Post Selects Cranberry Almond Crunch Cereal, divided
-3/4 cup milk
-1 egg
-1 teaspoon grated orange peel
-1/3 cup orange juice
-2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
-1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2. Combine flour, 1 cup sugar [...]
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Saturday, November 4th, 2006
Cheesy Frittata
Ingredients:
-4 eggs
-4 egg whites
-2 tablespoons water
-1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
-1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
-2 slices Oscar Mayer Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
-1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Beat eggs, egg whites and water in medium bowl with wire whisk until well blended
3. Stir in tomatoes, 1/2 cup of the cheese, [...]
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Saturday, November 4th, 2006
Baked Crab Cups
Ingredients:
-1 can (6 oz) white crabmeat, drained
-4 oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
-1/4 cup mayonnaise
-12 won ton wrappers
From Dinners
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Mix crabmeat, cream cheese, onions and mayo
3. Spray 12 medium muffin cup pan with cooking spray
4. Gently place one won ton wrapper in each, allowing edges of wrappers to extend above [...]
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Saturday, November 4th, 2006
White Chocolate Cranberry Biscotti
Ingredients:
-2 cups flour
-1 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
-3/4 cup sugar
-2 eggs
-1 teaspoon vanilla
-1 1/2 cups Post Cranberry Almond Crunch Cereal
-3 squares Baker’s White Baking Chocolate, chopped
-4 squares Baker’s Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
2. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl
3. Beat [...]
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Saturday, November 4th, 2006
Chewy Nut Triangles
Ingredients:
-3/4 cup butter, softened
-1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
-2 eggs
-1 1/2 cups flour
-1 teaspoon Baking Powder
-1 package (6 squares) Baker’s White Baking Chocolate, divided
-1 cup peanuts, chopped
-1 square Baker’s Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Line 13X9 baking pan with foil or parchment paper, with ends extending over sides of pan
3. Spray [...]
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Saturday, November 4th, 2006
Cherry Dessert
Ingredients:
-1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling, divided
-1 1/2 cups boiling water
-1 package (8 oz) Jello Brand Cherry Flavor Gelatin
-1 1/2 cups cold water
-4 cups angel food cake cubes
-3 cups cold fat free milk
-2 packages (4 oz each) Jello Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
-1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip Lite Whipped Topping, thawed
1. [...]
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Saturday, November 4th, 2006
Layered Cranberry Mousse
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cups boiling water
-1 package (8 oz) Jello Brand Cranberry Flavor Gelatin
-1 can (16 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
-1 cup cold water
-1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
-2 cups thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping
1. Stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved
2. Add cranberry sauce [...]
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Saturday, November 4th, 2006
Cheesy French Loaf
Ingredients:
-3 tablespoons mayonnaise
-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
-1 package (8 oz) Natural Mozzarella Cheese Crumbles
-2 tablespoons chopped spanish olives
-1 loaf French bread, cut lengthwise in half
-paprika
1. Preheat broiler
2. Mix mayo, garlic powder, cheese and olives
3. Spread mixture evenly onto cut surfaces of bread
4. Sprinkle lightly with paprika
5. Place bread on baking sheet
6. Broil 1 minute or until [...]
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2006
Artichoke Dip
Ingredients:
-1 package (8 oz) Philadelphia Cream Cheese
-1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
-2 tablespoons butter, melted
-1 clove garlic, minced
-1/4 cup 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
1. Spread cream cheese onto bottom of pie plate
2. Mix artichokes, butter and garlic
3. Spoon evenly over cream cheese
4. Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese
5. Microwave for a minute or until heated [...]
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2006
Three-Cheese Spread
Ingredients:
-1 package (8 oz) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
-1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
-3 slices Smoked Ham, finely chopped
-1/4 cup 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
-1 tablespoon chopped red bell peppers
-1 tablespoon sliced green onions
-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1. Spread cream cheese onto bottom of microwaveable bowl
2. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, ham and Parmesan cheese
3. Microwave for 1 minute or [...]
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2006
Cheesecake Brownies
Ingredients:
-1 package (19.5 oz) brownie mix
-1/2 cup applesauce
-3 egg whites, divided
-1/4 cup water
-1 package (8 oz) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
-1/2 cup sugar
-1/4 cup flour
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Mix brownie mix, applesauce, two of the egg whites and water
3. Pour into baking pan sprayed with cooking spray
4. Mix cream cheese, sugar, flour and [...]
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2006
Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
Ingredients:
-1 package (8 squares) Baker’s Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate
-1/2 cup peanut butter
-1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip Whipped Topping
-1/4 cup powdered sugar
-1/2 cup pecans, crushed
1. Microwave chocolate in large bowl on High 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 minute
2. Stir until chocolate is completely melted
3. Stir in peanut butter until well [...]