Friday, December 26, 2008

Alla Checca

  • serves: 4
  • yield: 4 servings
  • ready in: 35 mins (20 mins Prep - 15 mins Cook)
A wonderful Italian recipe for an uncooked sauce made with fresh tomatoes. You don't have to cook a thing except for the pasta!

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Wild rocket, cherry tomato and pine nut salad

  • erves: 4
  • yield: 4 serves
  • ready in: 15 mins ( 15 mins Prep )
A quick, fabulous and nutritious salad. You can use either baby rocket or wild rocket in this dish.

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Cinnamon Rolls II

"These are gobbled up as soon as family sees them. I'll never try another cinnamon roll recipe, because I think these are the best. Note: These are wonderful fresh, but they don't freeze well."
PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 25 Min
READY IN 3 Hrs 20 Min
Original recipe yield 24 rolls

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Thursday, December 25, 2008



Almond Half-Moons - Chinese Recipes


Ingredients:

1 cup butter or margarie, softeed
1/2 cup graulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 teaspoo almod extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup groud almods, hazeluts, or pecas
Sifted powdered sugar

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Artichokes with Dijon-Herb Mayonnaise

Ingredients:
For the Coeur a la Creme:
1 cup mascarpoe cheese
1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoo dried crumbled lavedar (optioal)
1/2 cup chilled heavy whippig cream
For the Raspberry Sauce:
1 cup raspberries, fresh or froze, thawed
2 tablespoos sugar
1 to 2 tablespoos Coitreau or other orage-flavored liqueur (optioal)

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Basic Pizza Dough


Ingredients:

1 tablespoo dry yeast
1/2 teaspoo sugar
2 2/3 cups warm water
2 tablespoos olive oil
7 1/2 cups ubleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole-wheat or rye flour
1 tablespoo coarse salt or 2 teaspoos fie salt

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Artichokes in Olive Oil


Ingredients:
For the Coeur a la Creme:
1 cup mascarpoe cheese
1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoo dried crumbled lavedar (optioal)
1/2 cup chilled heavy whippig cream
For the Raspberry Sauce:
1 cup raspberries, fresh or froze, thawed
2 tablespoos sugar
1 to 2 tablespoos Coitreau or other orage-flavored liqueur (optioal)

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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Cheesecake Topped Brownies


"This recipe came about purely by luck. A few years back, I had to make a last minute dessert for a party. I had wanted to make cheesecake but I did not have graham cracker crumbs. I did have a package of brownie mix and frosting. They were a hit at the party and I have made them ever since."
PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 45 Min
READY IN 1 Hr 5 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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Cranberry Bars



"A yummy bar that is tart and sweet at the same time. Easy to put together and your home will smell wonderful while they're baking!"

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Dried Cherries, Pecans and Rosemary Brie en Croute

"Dried cherries, toasted pecans, and honey top this brie round baked in puff pastry. "

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 20 Min
READY IN 2 Hrs

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 (17.3 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/3 cup dried cherries, softened*
  • 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1 (13.2 ounce) round Brie cheese
  • 1 (26 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm® Entertaining Cracker Quartet Collection
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Sunday, December 14, 2008

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies I


"Rich, slightly crunchy dropped cookies bursting with macadamia nuts and white chocolate chunks."
PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 17 Min
READY IN 32 Min
Original recipe yield 2 dozen


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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies IV


"I made these for the first time this past Christmas and they have become the family's new favorite cookie! The white chocolate gives a rich taste to these cookies. I guarantee you will love them."
PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 8 Min
READY IN 23 Min
Original recipe yield 4 dozen

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Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Pizza Crust Fantastico

"This crust I developed after many rounds of dough. It has become a weekly favorite! Its rosy color is from the sauce, and the chewy/crusty dough is a real treat! When baking, I like to use a pizza stone, but a perforated pan works well too."
PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 1 Hr 40 Min
Original recipe yield 2 pizza crusts

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Rosemary and Basil Roast Turkey

serves: 16
  • yield: 1 turkey
  • ready in: 4 hours 25 mins (25 mins Prep - 4 hours Cook)
  • Keep your Christmas turkey moist and full of flavour by cooking it in a GLAD® Oven Bag.
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Grilled Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Subs

"Tasty seasoned grilled chicken topped with sun-dried tomatoes and black olives. Serve with chips and green salad."
PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 30 Min
Original recipe yield 6 sandwiches

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil - drained, oil reserved
  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 6 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate. Lightly pound chicken to flatten. Trim excess fat from edges. Brush lightly with olive oil, then season both sides of chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and red pepper to taste; set aside
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and about 2 1/2 tablespoons oil from the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside
  3. Place chicken on preheated grill, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning in different directions while cooking to get cross-hatch grill marks. Place cooked chicken on rolls, and top each with a heaping tablespoon of tomato mixture.

Monday, December 8, 2008

Lemongrass Soup with Shrimp or Chicken

    This is yet another recipe that I learned in a Thai restaurant cooking class. It is especially
easy to make and tastes just like the good soups in my local Thai restaurants. The secret is the
Chili Paste in Soy Bean Oil (Nam Prik Pao in Thai) and there is no substitute. Happily, you can get
this in Asian food stores or online. I use Maesri brand.


Ingredients:

½ pound raw shrimp (may substitute
chicken or omit altogether)
6 cups water
2 cups fresh mushrooms, cleaned and
quartered
1 tomato, sliced into 8 pieces lengthwise
2 stalks lemongrass
1 tablespoon Chili Paste in Soy Bean Oil
    (Nam Prik Pao in Thai)
4 tablespoons fish sauce
5 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice
1 green onion, chopped fine

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Oaxaca Soup

Source: The Junior League of Mexico City, Mexico

10 chile poblanos*, fresh or canned
6 medium potatoes
6 medium tomatoes, peeled
1/2 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cooking oil
4 to 6 cups water, as necessary
Salt to taste
3 tablespoons granulated chicken broth
1 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 cups milk
1 pound Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese, diced

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Friday, December 5, 2008

Black Bean, Corn and Turkey Chili

"Browned ground turkey, beans, and corn simmer together in this chili - ready in under an hour!"

PREP TIME 5 Min
COOK TIME 45 Min
READY IN 50 Min

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The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

"Whenever you make these cookies for someone, be sure to bring along several copies of the recipe! You will be asked for it, I promise!!! NOTE: I make icing with confectioners' sugar and milk. I make it fairly thin, as I 'paint' the icing on the cookies with a pastry brush. Thin enough to spread easily but not so thin that it just makes your cookies wet and runs off."

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Fantastic Black Bean Chili


"I never knew what I was missing until my mother-in-law made this! Everyone begged her for the recipe. A nice and easy way to feed a crowd. Thanks to my mother-in-law this has become a favorite dish! Can be frozen very well and doubled for a larger crowd. Top with your favorite shredded cheese."

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Thursday, December 4, 2008

Creamy Ice Milk


Ingredients:
4 cups milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 piece lemo zest
2 egg whites
Groud ciamo

Preparation:
Heat the milk with the sugar and lemon zest, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar and prevent sticking. Boil for 2 minutes, then take off the heat and allow to cool.When it has cooled completley, strain through a fine sieve and chill in the freezer until it starts to set.Beat the egg whites until stiff, then blend into the mixture. Chill again. It should be creamy and slightly crystallized.Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve.

Beef Noodle Soup

"This delicious soup was a favorite of mine while attending college. My family has been enjoying it ever since! Very easy and quick to make. It includes stew meat, mixed vegetables and egg noodles in a beef broth base."
PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 35 Min
READY IN 50 Min

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Moist Garlic Roasted Chicken


  • serves: 6
  • yield: 1 whole chicken
  • ready in: 1 hour 40 mins (10 mins Prep - 1 hour 30 mins Cook)
This chicken, cooked in a GLAD® Oven Bag to trap all the wonderful juices, keeps beautifully moist! A very easy self roasted meal for any special occasion.

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Crustless Cranberry Pie


"Light, super simple, and delicious dessert. Great with vanilla ice cream."
PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 40 Min
READY IN 55 Min

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