Archive for December, 2006
Saturday, December 30th, 2006
Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing
Ingredients:
-1/2 cup olive oil
-1/2 cup raspberry wine vinegar
-1/2 cup sugar
-2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
-1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
-1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, oregano, and pepper
2. Shake well and refrigerate until use
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Saturday, December 30th, 2006
Lemon Salad Dressing
Ingredients:
-1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
-1/4 cup white wine vinegar
-1 teaspoon prepared mustard
-1 teaspoon minced garlic
-1 teaspoon sugar
-2 teaspoons lemon juice
1. In a glass jar, combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, sugar, and lemon juice; shake well
2. Refrigerate until ready to serve over salad
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Saturday, December 30th, 2006
Oatmeal Waffles
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
-1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
-1 tablespoon baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-2 eggs, slightly beaten
-1 1/2 cups milk
-6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
-2 tablespoons brown sugar
-fresh fruit for garnish
-yogurt for garnish
1. In large mixing bowl, stir together flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; set aside
2. In small mixing bowl, stir together [...]
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Saturday, December 30th, 2006
Salmon Shells
Ingredients:
-1/2 cup butter, softened
-1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
-1 cup flour
-2 eggs
-1/2 cup milk
-1 tablespoon butter, melted
-1 teaspoon lemon juice
-1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
-1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon pepper
-1 (14.75 ounce) can salmon, drained and bones removed
-1 green onion, sliced
1. In a mixing bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and flour [...]
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Saturday, December 30th, 2006
Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients:
-2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
-2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
-2 tablespoons sugar
-3/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 cup chilled butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
-2 eggs, well beaten
-3/4 cup milk
-1 teaspoon grated orange zest
-1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
2. Lightly grease a muffin pan
3. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, [...]
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Saturday, December 30th, 2006
Orange Smoothie
Ingredients:
-1/2 cup orange juice
-1/4 cup plain non-fat yogurt
-1/2 cup crushed (or cubed) ice
-1 teaspoon sugar
1. Place all ingredients into a blender
2. Blend at high speed for 30 to 45 seconds
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Friday, December 29th, 2006
Espresso Cream Puffs
Ingredients:
Cream Puffs
-1 cup all-purpose flour
-2 teaspoons sugar
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1 cup milk
-2 tablespoons butter
-1 tablespoon instant espresso granules or 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
-2 large eggs
-1 large egg white
-Cooking spray
Pastry cream
-1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
-1 tablespoon water
-3/4 cup milk
-6 tablespoons sugar
-2 tablespoons cornstarch
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1/8 teaspoon salt
-2 large egg yolks
-3/4 cup frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
-Powdered [...]
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Thursday, December 28th, 2006
Smoked Salmon Crepes
Ingredients:
-6 oz.smoked salmon
-8 oz. cream cheese
-1/4 cup sour cream
-2 tablespoons horseradish
-1/2 cup English cucumber, chopped
-fresh dill
1. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, horseradish and cucumber
2. Spread each crepe with 2 tablespoons of filling, top with a slice of smoked salmon and roll
3. Garnish with dill and serve
Crepe Batter:
-2 cups milk
-1/4 cup butter, melted
-4 eggs
-1/4 teaspoon [...]
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Thursday, December 21st, 2006
Banana Nut Bread
Ingredients:
-2 1/2 cups sugar
-1 cup shortening
-3 eggs
-1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
-3 cups all-purpose flour
-1 1/4 cups buttermilk
-1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
-1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Cream together shortening and sugar
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
4. Mix in [...]
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Thursday, December 21st, 2006
Sesame Chicken Drumettes
Ingredients:
-1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
-1 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry
-1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
-1 1/4 pounds chicken drumettes (about 12)
-1 1/2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
-1 1/2 tablespoons honey
-1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine teriyaki sauce, sherry, and sesame seeds
2. Add chicken drumettes, turning to coat
3. Seal bag and refrigerate for at least [...]
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Thursday, December 21st, 2006
Prosciutto Ravioli
Ingredients:
-1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
-1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
-4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
-2 large egg yolks
-3/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-48 wonton wrappers
-1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
-1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
-Freshly grated pecorino
1. Whisk the ricotta, spinach, prosciutto, egg yolks, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to [...]
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Thursday, December 21st, 2006
Homemade Hummus
Ingredients:
-4 garlic cloves
-2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
-1 1/2 teaspoons salt
-1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
-6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
-2 tablespoons water or liquid from the chickpeas
-8 dashes hot sauce
1. In the food processor mince garlic
2. Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor and process until the hummus is [...]
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Thursday, December 21st, 2006
Almond Chicken Salad
Ingredients:
-2 tablespoons lemon juice
-1/2 cup mayonnaise
-1 teaspoon salt
-3 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
-1 cup finely diced celery
-1/3 cup slivered almonds
1. Combine lemon juice, mayonnaise, and salt and blend well
2. Toss with chicken, celery and almonds
3. Serve over crisp lettuce
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Thursday, December 21st, 2006
Lamb Skewers
Ingredients:
-1 medium English cucumber, chopped (about 8 ounces)
-1/8 teaspoon salt
-1 1/2 cups plain fat-free yogurt
-1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
-1 tablespoon dried oregano
-1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
-1/8 teaspoon black pepper
-1 garlic clove, minced
-2 pounds boned leg of lamb
-2 (16 ounce) cans chicken broth
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon black pepper
-skewers
1. Place cucumber in a blender; process until [...]
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Thursday, December 21st, 2006
Holiday Truffles
Ingredients:
-1 (12 ounce) package (2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips
-1 teaspoon orange extract
-1 can Pillsbury Chocolate Frosting
-Coconut flakes
-Ground nuts
-Cocoa
-Foil candy cups
1. Melt chocolate chips in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat
2. Stir in orange liqueur and frosting; blend well
3. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until firm
4. Place nuts or coconut flakes [...]
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Thursday, December 14th, 2006
Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients:
-2 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus (about 30 large)
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
-2 lemons cut in wedges, for serving
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
2. Lay asparagus in a single layer on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
4. [...]
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Thursday, December 14th, 2006
Easy Rasperry Mousse
Ingredients:
-12-oz. tofu (silken)
-1 1/2 cups raspberries
-1/2 cup sugar
-1/2 tsp vanilla extact
1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until very smooth, about 6 minutes
2. Divide into four individual serving dishes and chill for at least two hours before serving
3. Garnish each portion with whole raspberries
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Thursday, December 14th, 2006
New York Cheesecake
Ingredients:
-15 graham crackers, crushed
-2 tablespoons butter, melted
-4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
-1 1/2 cups sugar
-3/4 cup milk
-4 eggs
-1 cup sour cream
-1 tablespoon vanilla extract
-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Grease a 9 inch springform pan
3. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter
4. Press onto bottom of springform [...]
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Thursday, December 14th, 2006
Toffee Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients:
-1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
-1 cup confectioners’ sugar
-1/2 cup cocoa
-1/4 teaspoon baking soda
-3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
-1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
-1 (14 ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
-2 eggs
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1 3/4 cups English Toffee Bits, divided
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F
2. In medium bowl, combine flour, confectioners sugar, cocoa and [...]
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Thursday, December 14th, 2006
White Chocolate Mousse Pie
Ingredients:
-1 (6 ounce) package premium white chocolate baking squares
-1 (14 ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
-1/2 teaspoon almond extract
-2 cups whipping cream, stiffly whipped
-1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
-Fresh raspberries or strawberries
1. In saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate with Condensed Milk
2. Stir in almond extract
3. Cool to room temperature
4. Fold in whipped [...]
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Thursday, December 14th, 2006
Pineapple with Honey and Pine Nuts
Ingredients:
-1 cup cubed pineapple, fresh or canned
-1 tablespoon unsalted butter
-2 tablespoons honey
-2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
-1 teaspoon rum
-2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
1. Drain the pineapple cubes in a strainer
2. Lay the pineapple cubes on a paper towel and pat dry
3. Put the butter in a medium saute pan over medium heat
4. Make brown butter by heating [...]
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Thursday, December 14th, 2006
Prosciutto and Carrot Rolls
Ingredients:
-2 carrots, shredded, about 1/2 cup
-1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
-salt
-freshly ground black pepper
-4 slices prosciutto
-4 whole fresh basil leaves
-toothpicks
1. In a medium bowl, toss together the carrots, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper
2. Lay out the 4 slices of prosciutto
3. Top each with 1/4 of the carrot mixture
4. Place a basil leaf [...]
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Saturday, December 9th, 2006
Chicken Lasagna Rolls
Ingredients:
-2 cups Frigo ricotta cheese
-1 1/4 cup Frigo mozzarella cheese, shredded
-1/4 Frigo parmesan cheese
-1 egg
-1 teaspoon garlic powder
-1/4 chopped fresh parsley
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
-2 cups shredded baked chicken breasts
-8 cooked lasagna noodles
-1 1/2 cup tomato sauce
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2. Mix first eight ingredients, reserving 1/4 cup of mozzarella for baking, [...]
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Wednesday, December 6th, 2006
Soft & Chewy Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients:
-4 squares BAKER’S Unsweetened Baking Chocolate
-3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
-2 cups sugar
-3 eggs
-1 teaspoon vanilla
-2 cups flour
1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 minutes or until butter is melted
3. Stir until chocolate is completely melted
4. Stir in sugar
5. Blend in eggs and vanilla
6. Add flour [...]
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Wednesday, December 6th, 2006
Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients:
-1 package (8 oz.) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
-3 cups powdered sugar
-1 1/2 packages (12 squares) BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted
-1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
-walnuts, optional coating
-unsweetened cocoa, optional coating
-powdered sugar, optional coating
-coconut flakes, optional coating
1. Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth
2. Gradually add sugar, mixing until well blended
3. [...]
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Wednesday, December 6th, 2006
White Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients:
-2 packages (6 squares each) BAKER’S Premium White Baking Chocolate
-3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
-1 cup coarsely chopped Almonds, toasted
-1/2 cup dried cranberries
-1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1. Line 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan and set aside
2. Microwave chocolate and milk in large microwavaeble bowl on HIGH 2 [...]