Ingredients
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup white sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
Melt butter in medium sauce pan. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar and cocoa. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the chocolate mixture until just blended. Fold in walnuts, if desired. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
10/05/2011
Healthy recipe : Baked Rice Pudding recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups water
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup raisins
1 pinch ground nutmeg
Directions
Place uncooked rice in a 3 quart saucepan, and add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine beaten eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well. Stir in rice and raisins. Pour into a 10x6x2 inch baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes; stir pudding and sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake additional 30 minutes or until a knife inserted halfway between the edge and the center comes out clean.
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups water
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup raisins
1 pinch ground nutmeg
Directions
Place uncooked rice in a 3 quart saucepan, and add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine beaten eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well. Stir in rice and raisins. Pour into a 10x6x2 inch baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes; stir pudding and sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake additional 30 minutes or until a knife inserted halfway between the edge and the center comes out clean.
Healthy recipe : Baked Havarti Chicken recipe.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
2 (4 ounce) cans whole green chili peppers, drained, and sliced lengthwise
4 ounces sliced Havarti cheese with dill
Italian dressing
Greek seasoning (optional)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon white cooking wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Marinate chicken in Italian Dressing and Greek Seasoning, if using, for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Place chicken in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with additional Greek seasoning, if desired, and bake in preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until no longer pink in center and juices run clear.
Shortly before chicken is done, melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling. Pour in wine, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt, and bring to a boil. Stir in mushrooms. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until mushrooms are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
Remove chicken from the oven. Lay green chili slices on top of each breast, then top each chili with a slice of cheese. Return to the oven until cheese has melted.
Remove chicken from the oven, top with mushrooms and their pan juices, and serve.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
2 (4 ounce) cans whole green chili peppers, drained, and sliced lengthwise
4 ounces sliced Havarti cheese with dill
Italian dressing
Greek seasoning (optional)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon white cooking wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Marinate chicken in Italian Dressing and Greek Seasoning, if using, for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Place chicken in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with additional Greek seasoning, if desired, and bake in preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until no longer pink in center and juices run clear.
Shortly before chicken is done, melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling. Pour in wine, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt, and bring to a boil. Stir in mushrooms. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until mushrooms are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
Remove chicken from the oven. Lay green chili slices on top of each breast, then top each chili with a slice of cheese. Return to the oven until cheese has melted.
Remove chicken from the oven, top with mushrooms and their pan juices, and serve.
Healthy recipe : Apricots and Dumplins recipe.
Ingredients
5 cups fresh apricots, pitted and sliced
3 cups water
3 cups white sugar
6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
Directions
Combine apricots, water, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and butter and margarine in a large pot. Cook over medium low heat till apricots are thoroughly cooked. You may need to adjust the water or sugar, depending on the tartness and the amount of cooking. The apricots need to be very sweet and very juicy.
Cut the tortillas into 1 inch strips.
Add tortilla strips to the apricots a few at a time. Cook about 20 minutes on very low heat.
This cobbler can also be made in a 3 quart casserole dish, and baked in the oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes.
5 cups fresh apricots, pitted and sliced
3 cups water
3 cups white sugar
6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
Directions
Combine apricots, water, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and butter and margarine in a large pot. Cook over medium low heat till apricots are thoroughly cooked. You may need to adjust the water or sugar, depending on the tartness and the amount of cooking. The apricots need to be very sweet and very juicy.
Cut the tortillas into 1 inch strips.
Add tortilla strips to the apricots a few at a time. Cook about 20 minutes on very low heat.
This cobbler can also be made in a 3 quart casserole dish, and baked in the oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes.
Healthy recipe : Apricot Almond Loaf recipe.
Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can apricots, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups bread flour
2 1/2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
1 (.25 ounce) envelope rapid rise yeast
2/3 cup slivered almonds
Directions
Place ingredients (except the almonds) in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select cycle; press Start.
If your machine has a Fruit setting, add the almonds at the signal, or about 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.
1 (15 ounce) can apricots, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups bread flour
2 1/2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
1 (.25 ounce) envelope rapid rise yeast
2/3 cup slivered almonds
Directions
Place ingredients (except the almonds) in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select cycle; press Start.
If your machine has a Fruit setting, add the almonds at the signal, or about 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.
Healthy recipe : Blueberry Peach Parfaits recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
Whipped cream
Directions
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
In six parfait glasses, layer 2 rounded tablespoons of custard, two to three peach slices and 2 tablespoons blueberries; repeat layers. Top with whipped cream.
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
Whipped cream
Directions
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
In six parfait glasses, layer 2 rounded tablespoons of custard, two to three peach slices and 2 tablespoons blueberries; repeat layers. Top with whipped cream.
Healthy recipe : Beef Taco Bake recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Tomato Soup (Regular or 25% Less Sodium)
1 cup Pace� Chunky Salsa or Pace� Picante Sauce
1/2 cup milk
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Cook beef in medium skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned, stirring to separate meat. Pour off fat.
Add soup, salsa, milk, tortillas and half the cheese. Spoon into 2-quart shallow baking dish. Cover.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
1 pound ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's� Condensed Tomato Soup (Regular or 25% Less Sodium)
1 cup Pace� Chunky Salsa or Pace� Picante Sauce
1/2 cup milk
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Cook beef in medium skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned, stirring to separate meat. Pour off fat.
Add soup, salsa, milk, tortillas and half the cheese. Spoon into 2-quart shallow baking dish. Cover.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Healthy recipe : Butter Brickle Frozen Delight recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick cooking oats
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (12 ounce) jar caramel topping
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup melted butter and white sugar until well mixed. Press into bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
Bake 6 minutes, until set. Cool completely.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter and pecans until well mixed. Lightly pat onto a baking sheet.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until light brown. Crumble while still hot. Cool completely.
In large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in condensed milk until well blended. Fold in whipped topping.
Spread half of the cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Sprinkle half of the oat crumbles over the cheese mixture, and spread half of the caramel sauce over that. Repeat layers. Freeze until firm, remove pan sides and serve cold.
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick cooking oats
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (12 ounce) jar caramel topping
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup melted butter and white sugar until well mixed. Press into bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
Bake 6 minutes, until set. Cool completely.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter and pecans until well mixed. Lightly pat onto a baking sheet.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until light brown. Crumble while still hot. Cool completely.
In large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in condensed milk until well blended. Fold in whipped topping.
Spread half of the cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Sprinkle half of the oat crumbles over the cheese mixture, and spread half of the caramel sauce over that. Repeat layers. Freeze until firm, remove pan sides and serve cold.
Healthy recipe : Blue Cheese Apple Salad recipe.
Ingredients
3 unpeeled red apples, cubed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 cups cubed cantaloupe
2 cups sliced celery
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
Lettuce Leaves
Directions
In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add cantaloupe and celery; mix well. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, blue cheese and mayonnaise. Pour over apple mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl.
3 unpeeled red apples, cubed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 cups cubed cantaloupe
2 cups sliced celery
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
Lettuce Leaves
Directions
In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add cantaloupe and celery; mix well. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, blue cheese and mayonnaise. Pour over apple mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl.
Healthy recipe : Baked Fake Steak with Gravy recipe.
Ingredients
3 pounds ground beef
17 saltine crackers, finely crushed
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch salt, or to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups water
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed beef and mushroom soup
1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, saltine crackers and milk. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper, and mix until well blended. Line a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan with waxed paper. Press the beef mixture firmly into the pan. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 8 to 10 hours, or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from meat, and rub flour over the top side of the beef. Flip out of the pan onto waxed paper, and rub flour on the other side as well. Cut into pieces (I use a pizza cutter).
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the meat until browned on each side, turning only once. Remove to a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the water, condensed soup, and gravy mix. Pour over the meat in the dish. Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Serve fake steak and gravy with potatoes, rice, or noodles.
3 pounds ground beef
17 saltine crackers, finely crushed
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch salt, or to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups water
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed beef and mushroom soup
1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, saltine crackers and milk. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper, and mix until well blended. Line a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan with waxed paper. Press the beef mixture firmly into the pan. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 8 to 10 hours, or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from meat, and rub flour over the top side of the beef. Flip out of the pan onto waxed paper, and rub flour on the other side as well. Cut into pieces (I use a pizza cutter).
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the meat until browned on each side, turning only once. Remove to a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the water, condensed soup, and gravy mix. Pour over the meat in the dish. Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Serve fake steak and gravy with potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Healthy recipe : Beef Cabbage Hash recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
4 medium baking potatoes, peeled and julienned
4 cups shredded cabbage
1 large onion, sliced and quartered
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
1 pound ground beef
4 medium baking potatoes, peeled and julienned
4 cups shredded cabbage
1 large onion, sliced and quartered
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Healthy recipe : Burgers with Garden Sauce recipe.
Ingredients
1 large onion, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pints cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices bread
1/2 cup water
2 eggs, beaten
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
8 sandwich rolls, split
Directions
In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, saute onion, carrots, green pepper, celery and parsley in oil until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Meanwhile, soak bread in water; squeeze dry and crumble into a bowl. Add the eggs, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. Broil or pan-fry until no longer pink; drain. Add to sauce. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve on rolls.
1 large onion, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pints cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices bread
1/2 cup water
2 eggs, beaten
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
8 sandwich rolls, split
Directions
In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, saute onion, carrots, green pepper, celery and parsley in oil until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Meanwhile, soak bread in water; squeeze dry and crumble into a bowl. Add the eggs, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. Broil or pan-fry until no longer pink; drain. Add to sauce. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve on rolls.
Healthy recipe : Banana Pecan Cake recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup mashed bananas
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
PECAN FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup light cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FLUFFY FROSTING:
1 egg white
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in bananas and vanilla. Sift flour; then sift together with baking powder, soda and salt. Add alternately with buttermilk to the creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round cake pans. Sprinkle coconut on top of each cake. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until cakes test done. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove and cool completely. For filling, combine sugar, flour, cream and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick. Add nuts, salt and vanilla; cool. Spread filling on one cake layer with coconut side up. Place second layer, coconut side up, on top. For frosting, beat egg white, shortening, butter and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Frost sides of cake only. If desired, cake can be made without frosting.
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup mashed bananas
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
PECAN FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup light cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FLUFFY FROSTING:
1 egg white
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in bananas and vanilla. Sift flour; then sift together with baking powder, soda and salt. Add alternately with buttermilk to the creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round cake pans. Sprinkle coconut on top of each cake. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until cakes test done. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove and cool completely. For filling, combine sugar, flour, cream and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick. Add nuts, salt and vanilla; cool. Spread filling on one cake layer with coconut side up. Place second layer, coconut side up, on top. For frosting, beat egg white, shortening, butter and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Frost sides of cake only. If desired, cake can be made without frosting.
10/04/2011
Healthy recipe : Braunschweiger Ball recipe.
Ingredients
2 (8 ounce) packages braunschweiger liverwurst, cubed
1/2 cup chili sauce
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
6 drops hot pepper sauce
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
Directions
Using an electric mixer or food processor, beat or process braunschweiger, chili sauce, horseradish and hot pepper sauce until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate until mixture firms up, for approximately 1 hour.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mash cream cheese with mayonnaise until smooth and spreadable. Turn liverwurst mixture out onto a sheet of foil and mold it into a ball. Using a small spatula, frost with cream cheese mixture. Decorate with sliced stuffed green olives.
2 (8 ounce) packages braunschweiger liverwurst, cubed
1/2 cup chili sauce
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
6 drops hot pepper sauce
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
Directions
Using an electric mixer or food processor, beat or process braunschweiger, chili sauce, horseradish and hot pepper sauce until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate until mixture firms up, for approximately 1 hour.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mash cream cheese with mayonnaise until smooth and spreadable. Turn liverwurst mixture out onto a sheet of foil and mold it into a ball. Using a small spatula, frost with cream cheese mixture. Decorate with sliced stuffed green olives.
Healthy recipe : Avocado Mango Salsa recipe.
Ingredients
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1 lime, juiced
1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
salt to taste
Directions
Place the avocado in a serving bowl, and mix with the lime juice. Mix in the mango, onion, habanero pepper, cilantro and salt.
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1 lime, juiced
1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
salt to taste
Directions
Place the avocado in a serving bowl, and mix with the lime juice. Mix in the mango, onion, habanero pepper, cilantro and salt.
Healthy recipe : Baked Garlic Chicken recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons celery salt
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Directions
In a large shallow glass dish, combine the first seven ingredients. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Place cracker crumbs in a shallow bowl; roll chicken in crumbs until coated. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Combine butter and oil; pour over the chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons celery salt
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Directions
In a large shallow glass dish, combine the first seven ingredients. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Place cracker crumbs in a shallow bowl; roll chicken in crumbs until coated. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Combine butter and oil; pour over the chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
Healthy recipe : Brown Butter Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup hot water
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat butter over medium heat for 5 minutes or so, until it turns nut brown in color. The foaming and bubbling is part of the browning process, but watch it carefully so that you don't burn the butter. Remove from heat, and cool slightly. Reserve 1/2 cup of the butter for the frosting.
Pour remaining browned butter into a large mixing bowl. Beat browned butter with brown sugar until the butter is no longer hot. Mix in eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Beat thoroughly. Mix in flour and chopped pecans. Drop tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light brown around the edges. Cool.
In a medium bowl, mix the reserved 1/2 cup browned butter with 2 teaspoons vanilla, confectioners' sugar, and hot water. Beat until smooth, and use to frost cooled cookies.
2 cups butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup hot water
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat butter over medium heat for 5 minutes or so, until it turns nut brown in color. The foaming and bubbling is part of the browning process, but watch it carefully so that you don't burn the butter. Remove from heat, and cool slightly. Reserve 1/2 cup of the butter for the frosting.
Pour remaining browned butter into a large mixing bowl. Beat browned butter with brown sugar until the butter is no longer hot. Mix in eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Beat thoroughly. Mix in flour and chopped pecans. Drop tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light brown around the edges. Cool.
In a medium bowl, mix the reserved 1/2 cup browned butter with 2 teaspoons vanilla, confectioners' sugar, and hot water. Beat until smooth, and use to frost cooled cookies.
Healthy recipe : A Berry-Purple Smoothie recipe.
Ingredients
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapples in juice, chilled
1 (16.5 ounce) can blueberries or blackberries in light syrup, chilled and drained
1 1/2 cups small ice cubes
1 (6 ounce) container low-fat lemon or vanilla yogurt
Directions
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Serve immediately or keep chilled for up to one hour. Mix again before serving.
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapples in juice, chilled
1 (16.5 ounce) can blueberries or blackberries in light syrup, chilled and drained
1 1/2 cups small ice cubes
1 (6 ounce) container low-fat lemon or vanilla yogurt
Directions
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Serve immediately or keep chilled for up to one hour. Mix again before serving.
Healthy recipe : Apple Pie in a Brown Paper Bag recipe.
Ingredients
Bottom Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 tablespoons cold water, or more as needed
Pie Filling:
5 pounds Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground ginger
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 cup superfine sugar
2 12x30-inch pieces of parchment paper
Directions
To make the bottom crust, stir the flour and white sugar together in a bowl until well-combined. Rub the unsalted butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle with cold water, a couple of tablespoons at a time, mixing the dough together lightly with a fork until it barely holds together.
Form the dough into a ball and roll it out to a circle about 1/8-inch thick. Gently ease the dough into an 8-inch pie dish. Cut off any excess pastry with a knife. Finish the edge of the crust by gently pressing the tines of a fork into the dough all the way around the edge of the pie dish. Set the crust aside.
To make the pie filling, stir the apples, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and lemon juice together in a large bowl; set aside.
To make the topping, mix 1/2 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of softened butter, and the superfine sugar together in a bowl until you have a sticky, moist dough.
To assemble the pie, cover the bottom of the pie crust with a light, even layer of graham cracker crumbs. Fill the pie with the apple mixture, piling it up in a mound shape. Pinch off pieces of the topping mixture, flatten them a little with your fingers, and dot them at random all over the top of the filling, covering as much of the filling as possible.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Tear off 2 30-inch-long pieces of parchment paper and place them in a cross shape on a work surface. Place the filled pie in the center of the two pieces of parchment, bring the paper ends up over the pie and fold and staple the parchment paper over the pie to completely enclose and seal in the pie. The paper should not touch the top or sides of the pie. Place the parchment-wrapped pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Don't peek inside the parchment paper while baking. Remove from the oven, carefully tear the parchment paper away from the pie, and let cool; serve warm. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
Bottom Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 tablespoons cold water, or more as needed
Pie Filling:
5 pounds Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground ginger
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 cup superfine sugar
2 12x30-inch pieces of parchment paper
Directions
To make the bottom crust, stir the flour and white sugar together in a bowl until well-combined. Rub the unsalted butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle with cold water, a couple of tablespoons at a time, mixing the dough together lightly with a fork until it barely holds together.
Form the dough into a ball and roll it out to a circle about 1/8-inch thick. Gently ease the dough into an 8-inch pie dish. Cut off any excess pastry with a knife. Finish the edge of the crust by gently pressing the tines of a fork into the dough all the way around the edge of the pie dish. Set the crust aside.
To make the pie filling, stir the apples, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and lemon juice together in a large bowl; set aside.
To make the topping, mix 1/2 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of softened butter, and the superfine sugar together in a bowl until you have a sticky, moist dough.
To assemble the pie, cover the bottom of the pie crust with a light, even layer of graham cracker crumbs. Fill the pie with the apple mixture, piling it up in a mound shape. Pinch off pieces of the topping mixture, flatten them a little with your fingers, and dot them at random all over the top of the filling, covering as much of the filling as possible.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Tear off 2 30-inch-long pieces of parchment paper and place them in a cross shape on a work surface. Place the filled pie in the center of the two pieces of parchment, bring the paper ends up over the pie and fold and staple the parchment paper over the pie to completely enclose and seal in the pie. The paper should not touch the top or sides of the pie. Place the parchment-wrapped pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Don't peek inside the parchment paper while baking. Remove from the oven, carefully tear the parchment paper away from the pie, and let cool; serve warm. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
Healthy recipe : Buttermilk Biscuits II recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups self-rising flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease one baking sheet.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in cream and buttermilk until dough resembles cottage cheese.
Generously sprinkle a smooth surface with flour. Spoon out batter into four lumps spaced well apart on the floured surface. Flour the top of the dough and your hands. Turn dough balls in the flour, shake off excess flour and place on prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from oven, brush with melted butter and serve.
2 cups self-rising flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease one baking sheet.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in cream and buttermilk until dough resembles cottage cheese.
Generously sprinkle a smooth surface with flour. Spoon out batter into four lumps spaced well apart on the floured surface. Flour the top of the dough and your hands. Turn dough balls in the flour, shake off excess flour and place on prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from oven, brush with melted butter and serve.
Healthy recipe : Aunt Mazo's Dessert recipe.
Ingredients
4 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
4 pints heavy whipping cream
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1 cup chopped almonds
Directions
Remove labels from the cans of milk and put them unopened into a large pot of gently boiling water. Boil for about 3 hours. Make sure the water doesn't boil away or the cans will explode (or so I'm told).
After 3 hours, take the cans out and cool in fridge.
When chilled, open the cans and put the results into a bowl.
Beat the whipping cream, and fold into the "caramel sauce" (cooked, cooled condensed milk). Mix in the nuts and cherries.
4 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
4 pints heavy whipping cream
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1 cup chopped almonds
Directions
Remove labels from the cans of milk and put them unopened into a large pot of gently boiling water. Boil for about 3 hours. Make sure the water doesn't boil away or the cans will explode (or so I'm told).
After 3 hours, take the cans out and cool in fridge.
When chilled, open the cans and put the results into a bowl.
Beat the whipping cream, and fold into the "caramel sauce" (cooked, cooled condensed milk). Mix in the nuts and cherries.
Healthy recipe : Baked Fish and Rice recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups boiling chicken broth
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut broccoli, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 (2.8 ounce) can French fried onions, divided
1 pound fresh or frozen fish fillets, thawed
1 dash paprika
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish, combine the broth, rice, Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.
Add the broccoli, Parmesan cheese and half of the onions. Top with fish fillets; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake 20-25 minutes longer or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Uncover; sprinkle with cheddar cheese and remaining onions. Return to the oven for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
1 1/2 cups boiling chicken broth
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut broccoli, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 (2.8 ounce) can French fried onions, divided
1 pound fresh or frozen fish fillets, thawed
1 dash paprika
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish, combine the broth, rice, Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.
Add the broccoli, Parmesan cheese and half of the onions. Top with fish fillets; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake 20-25 minutes longer or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Uncover; sprinkle with cheddar cheese and remaining onions. Return to the oven for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Healthy recipe : Asian Noodle Salad recipe.
Ingredients
8 ounces capellini pasta
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water. Meanwhile, clean, stem, and slice mushrooms. Add mushrooms and red bell pepper during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain.
In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, soy sauce, oil, and ginger.
Transfer pasta, mushrooms, and pepper to a serving bowl; toss with ginger dressing. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
8 ounces capellini pasta
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water. Meanwhile, clean, stem, and slice mushrooms. Add mushrooms and red bell pepper during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain.
In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, soy sauce, oil, and ginger.
Transfer pasta, mushrooms, and pepper to a serving bowl; toss with ginger dressing. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Healthy recipe : Asparagus, Prosciutto and Fontina Tart recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 (17.3 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm� Puff Pastry Sheets
1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard
1 pound fresh asparagus
2 ounces prosciutto, cut into thin strips
1 cup shredded fontina cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
Directions
Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it's easy to handle. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 10 x 14-inch rectangle. Place the pastry sheet onto the baking sheet. Brush the pastry sheet with the mustard. Fold in the edges of the rectangle about 1/4-inch and crimp with a fork to seal.
Arrange the asparagus on the pastry in a single layer. Sprinkle with the prosciutto, fontina and thyme.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden and the asparagus is tender.
1/2 (17.3 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm� Puff Pastry Sheets
1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard
1 pound fresh asparagus
2 ounces prosciutto, cut into thin strips
1 cup shredded fontina cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
Directions
Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it's easy to handle. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 10 x 14-inch rectangle. Place the pastry sheet onto the baking sheet. Brush the pastry sheet with the mustard. Fold in the edges of the rectangle about 1/4-inch and crimp with a fork to seal.
Arrange the asparagus on the pastry in a single layer. Sprinkle with the prosciutto, fontina and thyme.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden and the asparagus is tender.
Healthy recipe : Baked Tilapia in Garlic and Olive Oil recipe.
Ingredients
4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
4 cloves crushed garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
Rub the fish fillets with the crushed garlic, then place them in a shallow, non-reactive dish. Spoon the olive oil over the fish until they are coated. Place the onion on top of the fish. Cover the fish and refrigerate overnight to allow the fish to soak in the marinade.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
If baking the fish, transfer it to a 9x13 inch baking dish along with the olive oil, garlic, and onion. Sprinkle the fish with the cayenne or white pepper. If you are grilling the fish, wrap the fish and oil, garlic, onion, and pepper in aluminum foil.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees F) for 30 minutes.
4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
4 cloves crushed garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
Rub the fish fillets with the crushed garlic, then place them in a shallow, non-reactive dish. Spoon the olive oil over the fish until they are coated. Place the onion on top of the fish. Cover the fish and refrigerate overnight to allow the fish to soak in the marinade.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
If baking the fish, transfer it to a 9x13 inch baking dish along with the olive oil, garlic, and onion. Sprinkle the fish with the cayenne or white pepper. If you are grilling the fish, wrap the fish and oil, garlic, onion, and pepper in aluminum foil.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees F) for 30 minutes.
Healthy recipe : Asian Veggie Patties Spring Rolls recipe.
Ingredients
2 Morningstar Farms� Asian Veggie Patties
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil or olive oil
3/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon lime juice
8 rice papers
1/2 large red or green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
2 tablespoons slivered fresh mint leaves
Directions
Cook patties according to package directions. Cut each into 8 strips. Set aside. 2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet cook and stir garlic in oil over medium heat for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in carrots and pepper flakes. Heat through. Stir in soy sauce and lime juice.
Pour hot water in shallow dish. Soak rice papers, one at a time, in hot water for 15 seconds or until softened. Remove rice paper from water. Place on flat surface. Top with 3 to 4 strips bell pepper, 2 strips patty, scant teaspoon mint leaves and about 1 tablespoon carrot mixture. Fold sides of rice paper over filling. Roll-up, pressing edge to seal. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
2 Morningstar Farms� Asian Veggie Patties
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil or olive oil
3/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon lime juice
8 rice papers
1/2 large red or green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
2 tablespoons slivered fresh mint leaves
Directions
Cook patties according to package directions. Cut each into 8 strips. Set aside. 2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet cook and stir garlic in oil over medium heat for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in carrots and pepper flakes. Heat through. Stir in soy sauce and lime juice.
Pour hot water in shallow dish. Soak rice papers, one at a time, in hot water for 15 seconds or until softened. Remove rice paper from water. Place on flat surface. Top with 3 to 4 strips bell pepper, 2 strips patty, scant teaspoon mint leaves and about 1 tablespoon carrot mixture. Fold sides of rice paper over filling. Roll-up, pressing edge to seal. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Healthy recipe : Auntie Emily's Rhubarb Pudding recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
2 cups chopped rhubarb
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
3/4 cup boiling water
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square baking dish.
In a medium bowl, stir together the white sugar, flour and baking powder. Stir in the milk until blended, then stir in the rhubarb. Pour into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. In a separate bowl, stir together the brown sugar, butter and boiling water until butter has melted. Pour over the cake in the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
3/4 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
2 cups chopped rhubarb
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
3/4 cup boiling water
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square baking dish.
In a medium bowl, stir together the white sugar, flour and baking powder. Stir in the milk until blended, then stir in the rhubarb. Pour into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. In a separate bowl, stir together the brown sugar, butter and boiling water until butter has melted. Pour over the cake in the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
Healthy recipe : Boiled Raisin Cake II recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup turbinado sugar
1 cup raisins
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 7x7 inch square baking pan.
Boil sugar, raisins, butter, and the water until the raisins absorb most of the water and are quite soggy and mushy. Set aside and let cool completely.
Sift the flour, cinnamon, and the baking powder together. Stir the flour mixture into the raisin mixture and mix until just combined. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes or until cake springs back upon the touch. Immediately put on a wire rack to cool. This is a very soft cake, liable to break easily. Take care when you cut the cake.
1 cup turbinado sugar
1 cup raisins
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 7x7 inch square baking pan.
Boil sugar, raisins, butter, and the water until the raisins absorb most of the water and are quite soggy and mushy. Set aside and let cool completely.
Sift the flour, cinnamon, and the baking powder together. Stir the flour mixture into the raisin mixture and mix until just combined. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes or until cake springs back upon the touch. Immediately put on a wire rack to cool. This is a very soft cake, liable to break easily. Take care when you cut the cake.
Healthy recipe : Black Beans 'N' Rice recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound black beans, washed
7 cups water
1 cup diced fully cooked lean ham
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers*
Directions
Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
Return to the pan. Add 7 cups water, ham, garlic, pepper, cumin, salt, bay leaf and liquid smoke if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring broth and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Just before serving, discard bay leaf from bean mixture; add vinegar and oil. Serve over rice. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese, 1 tablespoon red pepper and 1 teaspoon jalapenos.
1 pound black beans, washed
7 cups water
1 cup diced fully cooked lean ham
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers*
Directions
Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
Return to the pan. Add 7 cups water, ham, garlic, pepper, cumin, salt, bay leaf and liquid smoke if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring broth and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Just before serving, discard bay leaf from bean mixture; add vinegar and oil. Serve over rice. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese, 1 tablespoon red pepper and 1 teaspoon jalapenos.
Healthy recipe : Baked Rice and Vegetables in Broth recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 tablespoon uncooked wild rice
1/4 cup uncooked brown rice
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a 9 x 13 inch baking dish combine white rice, wild rice, brown rice, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, onion, salt, onion flakes, paprika, black pepper and broth. Mix well; cover.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cooked through; stir once during baking.
3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 tablespoon uncooked wild rice
1/4 cup uncooked brown rice
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a 9 x 13 inch baking dish combine white rice, wild rice, brown rice, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, onion, salt, onion flakes, paprika, black pepper and broth. Mix well; cover.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cooked through; stir once during baking.
Healthy recipe : Burgundy Pork Tenderloin recipe.
Ingredients
2 pounds pork tenderloin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cups red wine
1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place pork in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and sprinkle meat with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Top with onion and celery, and pour wine over all.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
When done baking, remove meat from baking dish, and place on a serving platter. Pour gravy mix into baking dish with wine and cooking juices, and stir until thickened. Slice meat, and cover with the gravy.
2 pounds pork tenderloin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cups red wine
1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place pork in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and sprinkle meat with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Top with onion and celery, and pour wine over all.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
When done baking, remove meat from baking dish, and place on a serving platter. Pour gravy mix into baking dish with wine and cooking juices, and stir until thickened. Slice meat, and cover with the gravy.
Healthy recipe : Beefy Tomato Soup recipe.
Ingredients
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups water
2 cups tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
2 cups tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place beef, onion, celery and diced tomatoes in a stock pot. Add water, bring to a boil and then simmer for 1 hour.
Add tomato-vegetable juice, tomato juice, garlic powder and season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil, simmer for 1 1/2 hours and then serve.
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups water
2 cups tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
2 cups tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place beef, onion, celery and diced tomatoes in a stock pot. Add water, bring to a boil and then simmer for 1 hour.
Add tomato-vegetable juice, tomato juice, garlic powder and season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil, simmer for 1 1/2 hours and then serve.
Healthy recipe : Avocado Citrus Toss recipe.
Ingredients
6 cups torn salad greens
2 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
3 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a large salad bowl, toss the greens, grapefruit, oranges, avocado and almonds. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
6 cups torn salad greens
2 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
3 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a large salad bowl, toss the greens, grapefruit, oranges, avocado and almonds. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
Healthy recipe : Beverly's Get Up & Go Breakfast Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup wheat and barley nugget cereal (e.g. Grape-Nuts™)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange juice concentrate, and orange zest. Combine the flour and baking powder; mix into the fluffy mixture until blended. Stir in cereal. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden. Remove from cookie sheet for cooling.
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup wheat and barley nugget cereal (e.g. Grape-Nuts™)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange juice concentrate, and orange zest. Combine the flour and baking powder; mix into the fluffy mixture until blended. Stir in cereal. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden. Remove from cookie sheet for cooling.
Healthy recipe : Baked Brie in Puff Pastry recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 (8 ounce) wheel Brie cheese
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degree C). Lightly grease a 9 inch pie pan.
Slice the wheel of Brie in half, horizontally, so that the halves are two, flatter wheels of Brie. Lay the puff pastry in the pie pan. Place half of the Brie (rind-side down) onto the pastry dough. Sprinkle almonds evenly over the top. Place the other half of the Brie (rind-side up) over the almonds. Bundle the pastry dough around the Brie.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
1/2 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 (8 ounce) wheel Brie cheese
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degree C). Lightly grease a 9 inch pie pan.
Slice the wheel of Brie in half, horizontally, so that the halves are two, flatter wheels of Brie. Lay the puff pastry in the pie pan. Place half of the Brie (rind-side down) onto the pastry dough. Sprinkle almonds evenly over the top. Place the other half of the Brie (rind-side up) over the almonds. Bundle the pastry dough around the Brie.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Healthy recipe : Apple Pan Chicken recipe.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
3 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
3 tablespoons dried currants
3 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)
1/3 cup apple juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic until soft and translucent. Move the onions to the side, and brown chicken breasts 4 minutes on each side. Top chicken with apples, currants and pine nuts. Pour in apple juice. Season with thyme, parsley, jalapeno, salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are cooked and chicken is no longer pink.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
3 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
3 tablespoons dried currants
3 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)
1/3 cup apple juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic until soft and translucent. Move the onions to the side, and brown chicken breasts 4 minutes on each side. Top chicken with apples, currants and pine nuts. Pour in apple juice. Season with thyme, parsley, jalapeno, salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are cooked and chicken is no longer pink.
Healthy recipe : Baby Beet Salad recipe.
Ingredients
4 (14 ounce) cans baby beets - drained, rinsed, and quartered
2 (15.5 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 large purple onion, cut into chunks
2 cups apple cider vinegar
2 cups orange juice
Directions
Stir the beets, oranges, onion, vinegar, and orange juice together in a bowl; serve immediately or chill until needed.
4 (14 ounce) cans baby beets - drained, rinsed, and quartered
2 (15.5 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 large purple onion, cut into chunks
2 cups apple cider vinegar
2 cups orange juice
Directions
Stir the beets, oranges, onion, vinegar, and orange juice together in a bowl; serve immediately or chill until needed.
Healthy recipe : Bean and Veggie Pitas recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
1 1/2 cups canned red beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
1/2 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup diced yellow summer squash
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
DIJON DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive or canola oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 (6 inch) whole wheat pita breads, halved
12 lettuce leaves
Directions
In a bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; set aside. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, cumin and cayenne; shake well. Line pita halves with lettuce; fill each with about 1/3 cup vegetable mixture. Drizzle with dressing.
2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
1 1/2 cups canned red beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
1/2 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup diced yellow summer squash
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
DIJON DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive or canola oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 (6 inch) whole wheat pita breads, halved
12 lettuce leaves
Directions
In a bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; set aside. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, cumin and cayenne; shake well. Line pita halves with lettuce; fill each with about 1/3 cup vegetable mixture. Drizzle with dressing.
Healthy recipe : Best Bresslin' Pasta Casserole Done Cincinnati Style recipe.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
2 large onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
6 stalks celery, chopped
6 carrots, chopped
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
1 (8 ounce) package thin spaghetti
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the beef, onion, garlic, celery, and carrots in the hot oil until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. While cooking, season with cinnamon, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the spinach, tomatoes, and 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese. Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni and spaghetti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta until not quite cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
Combine the drained pasta and the ground beef mixture in a large casserole dish. Top with the remaining Cheddar cheese. Cover the dish. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is completely melted, about 20 minutes.
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
2 large onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
6 stalks celery, chopped
6 carrots, chopped
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
1 (8 ounce) package thin spaghetti
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the beef, onion, garlic, celery, and carrots in the hot oil until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. While cooking, season with cinnamon, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the spinach, tomatoes, and 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese. Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni and spaghetti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta until not quite cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
Combine the drained pasta and the ground beef mixture in a large casserole dish. Top with the remaining Cheddar cheese. Cover the dish. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is completely melted, about 20 minutes.
Healthy recipe : Asian Beef Skewers recipe.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons sherry
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon barbeque sauce
2 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
skewers
Directions
In a small bowl, mix together hoisin sauce, sherry, soy sauce, barbeque sauce, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
Cut flank steak across grain on a diagonal into 1/4 inch slices. Place slices in a 1 gallon resealable plastic bag. Pour hoisin sauce mixture over slices, and mix well. Refrigerate 2 hours, or overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Discard marinade, and thread steak on skewers.
Oil the grill grate. Grill skewers 3 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons sherry
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon barbeque sauce
2 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
skewers
Directions
In a small bowl, mix together hoisin sauce, sherry, soy sauce, barbeque sauce, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
Cut flank steak across grain on a diagonal into 1/4 inch slices. Place slices in a 1 gallon resealable plastic bag. Pour hoisin sauce mixture over slices, and mix well. Refrigerate 2 hours, or overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Discard marinade, and thread steak on skewers.
Oil the grill grate. Grill skewers 3 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
Healthy recipe : Apricot Nectar Cake II recipe.
Ingredients
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup apricot nectar
1/3 cup hot water
2 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored gelatin mix
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch tube or Bundt pan.
Mix the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and apricot nectar together.
Dissolve the gelatin in the hot water and add to cake batter. Mix well and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes. Invert cake onto a plate and cool for several minutes. Pour glaze over cake while it is still warm.
To Make Glaze: Combine the confectioner's sugar and the lemon juice. Use immediately to pour over still warm cake.
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup apricot nectar
1/3 cup hot water
2 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored gelatin mix
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch tube or Bundt pan.
Mix the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and apricot nectar together.
Dissolve the gelatin in the hot water and add to cake batter. Mix well and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes. Invert cake onto a plate and cool for several minutes. Pour glaze over cake while it is still warm.
To Make Glaze: Combine the confectioner's sugar and the lemon juice. Use immediately to pour over still warm cake.
Healthy recipe : Apple Honey Bundt Cake recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 apples - peeled, cored and shredded
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and oil. Beat in the eggs until light, then stir in the honey and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice; stir into the batter just until moistened. Fold in the apples and nuts.
Bake for 50 to 65 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown comes out clean. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before inverting onto a plate and tapping out of the pan.
1 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 apples - peeled, cored and shredded
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and oil. Beat in the eggs until light, then stir in the honey and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice; stir into the batter just until moistened. Fold in the apples and nuts.
Bake for 50 to 65 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown comes out clean. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before inverting onto a plate and tapping out of the pan.
Healthy recipe : Baked Yam Fries with Dip recipe.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 yams, peeled and cut into wedges
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
5 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the olive oil over a baking sheet.
Arrange the yams on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer; season with the seasoned salt.
Bake the yams in the preheated oven until soft, about 25 minutes.
While the yams bake, stir the sour cream, mayonnaise, taco seasoning, and paprika together in a small bowl. Serve as a dip for the yams.
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 yams, peeled and cut into wedges
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
5 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the olive oil over a baking sheet.
Arrange the yams on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer; season with the seasoned salt.
Bake the yams in the preheated oven until soft, about 25 minutes.
While the yams bake, stir the sour cream, mayonnaise, taco seasoning, and paprika together in a small bowl. Serve as a dip for the yams.
Healthy recipe : Bruschetta with Hummus recipe.
Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup butter, softened
12 slices ciabatta bread
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
24 slices roma (plum) tomatoes
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
For the hummus, place the drained garbanzos, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and olive oil in a food processor. Process until blended, about 1 minute. Refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temperature before making the bruschetta.
Spread a teaspoon of butter on each slice of ciabatta; sprinkle with a teaspoon of Parmesan cheese. Place under broiler until slices are golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven and spread with a generous tablespoon of hummus. Sprinkle with a dusting of paprika.
To serve, top with tomato slices, feta cheese, and a sprinkle of the oregano and garlic powder.
1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup butter, softened
12 slices ciabatta bread
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
24 slices roma (plum) tomatoes
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
For the hummus, place the drained garbanzos, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and olive oil in a food processor. Process until blended, about 1 minute. Refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temperature before making the bruschetta.
Spread a teaspoon of butter on each slice of ciabatta; sprinkle with a teaspoon of Parmesan cheese. Place under broiler until slices are golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven and spread with a generous tablespoon of hummus. Sprinkle with a dusting of paprika.
To serve, top with tomato slices, feta cheese, and a sprinkle of the oregano and garlic powder.
Healthy recipe : Beet and Pear Puree recipe.
Ingredients
3 medium beets
5 ounces unsalted butter
1/2 cup minced Vidalia onions
1 1/2 Bosc pears - peeled, cored and minced
2 teaspoons white sugar
3 tablespoons cranberry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Wash beets, and place in a roasting pan. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender. Set aside to cool.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, pears, sugar, and vinegar; cook, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes.
When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel and coarsely chop.
Puree onion mixture in a food processor with metal blade. Add salt and 1/2 of the beets; pulse 4 to 5 times. Add remaining beets, and pulse 2 to 3 times.
3 medium beets
5 ounces unsalted butter
1/2 cup minced Vidalia onions
1 1/2 Bosc pears - peeled, cored and minced
2 teaspoons white sugar
3 tablespoons cranberry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Wash beets, and place in a roasting pan. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender. Set aside to cool.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, pears, sugar, and vinegar; cook, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes.
When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel and coarsely chop.
Puree onion mixture in a food processor with metal blade. Add salt and 1/2 of the beets; pulse 4 to 5 times. Add remaining beets, and pulse 2 to 3 times.
Healthy recipe : Apple Cheddar Cheese Pie recipe.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, chilled
1/2 pound shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup ice water
1/4 cup white vinegar
7 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon white sugar
Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese. Combine water and vinegar, and gradually stir in until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half and shape into balls. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C.) Roll one ball out to fit a 9 inch pie plate. Place bottom crust in pie plate. Roll out top crust and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss apples in lemon juice to prevent discoloration. Drain and discard any excess juice. Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Arrange rows of overlapping apple slices, working from outer rim in. Dot with butter. Cover with top pie crust. Seal and crimp edges with fork, then trim excess dough. Cut a few slashes in top crust to allow steam to escape.
Bake on cookie sheet in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue baking for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven, brush lightly with beaten egg, and sprinkle liberally with sugar. Bake 5 to 10 minutes more until sugar forms a crisp glaze.
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, chilled
1/2 pound shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup ice water
1/4 cup white vinegar
7 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon white sugar
Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese. Combine water and vinegar, and gradually stir in until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half and shape into balls. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C.) Roll one ball out to fit a 9 inch pie plate. Place bottom crust in pie plate. Roll out top crust and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss apples in lemon juice to prevent discoloration. Drain and discard any excess juice. Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Arrange rows of overlapping apple slices, working from outer rim in. Dot with butter. Cover with top pie crust. Seal and crimp edges with fork, then trim excess dough. Cut a few slashes in top crust to allow steam to escape.
Bake on cookie sheet in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue baking for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven, brush lightly with beaten egg, and sprinkle liberally with sugar. Bake 5 to 10 minutes more until sugar forms a crisp glaze.
Healthy recipe : Banana Chip Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup honey
1 medium ripe banana, mashed
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk, honey and banana. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup honey
1 medium ripe banana, mashed
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk, honey and banana. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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Healthy recipe : Almond Puff Cake recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter, salt, water and almonds. Bring to a boil and stir in flour, all at once, stirring vigorously until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and beat in eggs, one at a time, until thoroughly incorporated. Transfer dough to a pastry bag with a number 8 star tip, and pipe pastry in an 8-inch ring, one inch wide, on a baking sheet.
Bake 50 minutes, or until puffed, set and golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
While pastry is baking, combine cream, sugar, vanilla and almond extracts in a medium bowl and chill in refrigerator for 1 hour. Remove from refrigerator and whip with electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Split cooled ring in half lengthwise using a sharp knife. Scoop out any soft dough. Place bottom half on serving plate, and fill with whipped cream. Place other half of ring on top, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve.
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter, salt, water and almonds. Bring to a boil and stir in flour, all at once, stirring vigorously until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and beat in eggs, one at a time, until thoroughly incorporated. Transfer dough to a pastry bag with a number 8 star tip, and pipe pastry in an 8-inch ring, one inch wide, on a baking sheet.
Bake 50 minutes, or until puffed, set and golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
While pastry is baking, combine cream, sugar, vanilla and almond extracts in a medium bowl and chill in refrigerator for 1 hour. Remove from refrigerator and whip with electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Split cooled ring in half lengthwise using a sharp knife. Scoop out any soft dough. Place bottom half on serving plate, and fill with whipped cream. Place other half of ring on top, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve.
Healthy recipe : Asparagus and Yukon Gold Potato Soup with Crab and Chive Sour Cream recipe.
Ingredients
1/3 cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and white pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and coarsely chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken stock
2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
1 pinch salt and white pepper to taste
4 ounces lump crabmeat
Directions
In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, chives and lemon juice. Season with salt and white pepper. Cover and refrigerate until needed to blend the flavors.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the asparagus and onion; cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme, and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the flour until smooth, then gradually whisk in the chicken stock to avoid causing lumps. Add the potatoes and bring to a simmer. Simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Puree the soup in a food processor or blender, or use a stick blender in the pot. Return to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and white pepper.
To serve, ladle soup into warmed bowls and garnish with a dollop of the chive sour cream and a few chunks of crabmeat. Garnish with additional chives if you have extra.
1/3 cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and white pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and coarsely chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken stock
2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
1 pinch salt and white pepper to taste
4 ounces lump crabmeat
Directions
In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, chives and lemon juice. Season with salt and white pepper. Cover and refrigerate until needed to blend the flavors.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the asparagus and onion; cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme, and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the flour until smooth, then gradually whisk in the chicken stock to avoid causing lumps. Add the potatoes and bring to a simmer. Simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Puree the soup in a food processor or blender, or use a stick blender in the pot. Return to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and white pepper.
To serve, ladle soup into warmed bowls and garnish with a dollop of the chive sour cream and a few chunks of crabmeat. Garnish with additional chives if you have extra.
Healthy recipe : Almond Chocolate Coconut Cups recipe.
Ingredients
1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate fudge cake mix
1/2 cup margarine, melted
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
14 large marshmallows
7 ounces flaked coconut
1/4 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease mini-muffin tins.
In a bowl, combine cake mix, egg, 1/2 cup melted margarine and flour until well blended. Roll into 1 inch balls and place in prepared mini-muffin pans. Press into bottom and up sides of muffin cups.
Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes, until set.
While cups are baking, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup evaporated milk in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 2 minutes, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in marshmallows until melted. Stir in coconut until well combined. Spoon into baked shells while mixture is still warm.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/4 cup evaporated milk, chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons margarine. Microwave on high 1 minute, remove from oven and stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in almonds until well coated. Spoon over coconut mixture and spread to cover. Cool completely before removing from pans. Store in refrigerator or freezer.
1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate fudge cake mix
1/2 cup margarine, melted
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
14 large marshmallows
7 ounces flaked coconut
1/4 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease mini-muffin tins.
In a bowl, combine cake mix, egg, 1/2 cup melted margarine and flour until well blended. Roll into 1 inch balls and place in prepared mini-muffin pans. Press into bottom and up sides of muffin cups.
Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes, until set.
While cups are baking, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup evaporated milk in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 2 minutes, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in marshmallows until melted. Stir in coconut until well combined. Spoon into baked shells while mixture is still warm.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/4 cup evaporated milk, chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons margarine. Microwave on high 1 minute, remove from oven and stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in almonds until well coated. Spoon over coconut mixture and spread to cover. Cool completely before removing from pans. Store in refrigerator or freezer.
Healthy recipe : Baked Shrimp and Asparagus recipe.
Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of shrimp soup, undiluted
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 cup salad croutons (optional)
Directions
Combine the first five ingredients. Spoon into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees for 20 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Top with croutons if desired; bake 5 minutes longer. Serve over rice.
1 (12 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of shrimp soup, undiluted
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 cup salad croutons (optional)
Directions
Combine the first five ingredients. Spoon into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees for 20 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Top with croutons if desired; bake 5 minutes longer. Serve over rice.
Healthy recipe : Almond Tea Cakes recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons almond extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg white
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Sliced almonds
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs and extract; mix well. Add flour and baking powder (dough will be soft). Chill.
For filling, in a small bowl, stir egg white, sugar, almonds and lemon juice . Remove a portion of the dough at a time from the refrigerator. Place 1-in. balls of dough into miniature muffin cups, pressing slightly into sides and bottom. Place 1/2 teaspoon of filling into each. Cover with quarter-sized circles of dough.
Brush with a little milk and top with an almond. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
2 cups butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons almond extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg white
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Sliced almonds
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs and extract; mix well. Add flour and baking powder (dough will be soft). Chill.
For filling, in a small bowl, stir egg white, sugar, almonds and lemon juice . Remove a portion of the dough at a time from the refrigerator. Place 1-in. balls of dough into miniature muffin cups, pressing slightly into sides and bottom. Place 1/2 teaspoon of filling into each. Cover with quarter-sized circles of dough.
Brush with a little milk and top with an almond. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
Healthy recipe : Barbequed Hamburgers recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons minced onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
4 teaspoons granulated sugar
2/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix the ground beef, oats, milk, 2 tablespoons minced onion, salt, and pepper. Let stand for a few minutes until milk is absorbed, and shape into 8 patties.
In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and 1/4 cup chopped onion; set aside.
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and fry the patties until brown on both sides. Pour the sauce in with the patties, and reduce heat. Continue cooking about 15 minutes.
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons minced onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
4 teaspoons granulated sugar
2/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix the ground beef, oats, milk, 2 tablespoons minced onion, salt, and pepper. Let stand for a few minutes until milk is absorbed, and shape into 8 patties.
In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and 1/4 cup chopped onion; set aside.
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and fry the patties until brown on both sides. Pour the sauce in with the patties, and reduce heat. Continue cooking about 15 minutes.
Healthy recipe : Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 5/8 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the batter just until blended. Fold in blueberries.
Spoon half of the batter into the prepared pan. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans. Sprinkle half of this mixture over the batter in the pan. Spoon remaining batter over the top, and then sprinkle the remaining pecan mixture over. Use a knife or thin spatula to swirl the sugar layer into the cake.
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the crown of the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan over a wire rack. Invert onto a serving plate, and tap firmly to remove from the pan. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 5/8 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the batter just until blended. Fold in blueberries.
Spoon half of the batter into the prepared pan. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans. Sprinkle half of this mixture over the batter in the pan. Spoon remaining batter over the top, and then sprinkle the remaining pecan mixture over. Use a knife or thin spatula to swirl the sugar layer into the cake.
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the crown of the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan over a wire rack. Invert onto a serving plate, and tap firmly to remove from the pan. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.
Healthy recipe : Black Chocolate Cake recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
2/3 cup shortening
2 cups boiling water
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
Melt the shortening in the boiling water, then stir into the flour mixture until blended. Beat in the eggs, then stir in the vanilla.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
2/3 cup shortening
2 cups boiling water
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
Melt the shortening in the boiling water, then stir into the flour mixture until blended. Beat in the eggs, then stir in the vanilla.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
Healthy recipe : Anise Wine Chicken recipe.
Ingredients
1 small onion, chopped
2 inch piece fresh ginger root, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 whole star anise pods
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces
20 new potatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup minced fresh Thai basil leaves
Directions
Stir the onion, ginger, garlic, star anise, white wine, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, rice vinegar, and chicken together in a mixing bowl. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 4 to 6 hours. Meanwhile, place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and allow to cool before cutting in half.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and squeeze the excess marinade from the chicken; reserve the marinade. Cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil until browned on all sides and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard the star anise from the marinade, and stir the marinade into the chicken. Bring to a boil, then add the cherry tomatoes and halved potatoes. Cook until the potatoes are hot and the cherry tomatoes begin to burst, about 3 minutes. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water, and stir into the chicken mixture along with Thai basil. Cook and stir until thick, about 1 minute more.
1 small onion, chopped
2 inch piece fresh ginger root, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 whole star anise pods
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces
20 new potatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup minced fresh Thai basil leaves
Directions
Stir the onion, ginger, garlic, star anise, white wine, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, rice vinegar, and chicken together in a mixing bowl. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 4 to 6 hours. Meanwhile, place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and allow to cool before cutting in half.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and squeeze the excess marinade from the chicken; reserve the marinade. Cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil until browned on all sides and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard the star anise from the marinade, and stir the marinade into the chicken. Bring to a boil, then add the cherry tomatoes and halved potatoes. Cook until the potatoes are hot and the cherry tomatoes begin to burst, about 3 minutes. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water, and stir into the chicken mixture along with Thai basil. Cook and stir until thick, about 1 minute more.
Healthy recipe : Apricot Sausage Kabobs recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 cup apricot preserves
3/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 pound fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 12 pieces
12 dried apricots
12 medium fresh mushrooms
Hot cooked rice
Directions
In a small bowl, combine preserves and mustard; mix well. Remove 1/2 cup for serving; set aside. Alternate sausage, apricots and mushrooms on four metal or soaked bamboo skewers. Grill, covered, over indirect heat for 15-20 minutes or until meat juices run clear. Turn frequently and baste with remaining apricot sauce. Warm the reserved sauce; serve with kabobs and rice.
3/4 cup apricot preserves
3/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 pound fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 12 pieces
12 dried apricots
12 medium fresh mushrooms
Hot cooked rice
Directions
In a small bowl, combine preserves and mustard; mix well. Remove 1/2 cup for serving; set aside. Alternate sausage, apricots and mushrooms on four metal or soaked bamboo skewers. Grill, covered, over indirect heat for 15-20 minutes or until meat juices run clear. Turn frequently and baste with remaining apricot sauce. Warm the reserved sauce; serve with kabobs and rice.
Healthy recipe : Braised Celery recipe.
Ingredients
1 bunch celery, cleaned and cut into 4 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Directions
Arrange the celery in a single layer on the bottom of a large skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Dot with butter. Dissolve the bouillon cube in boiling water, and pour over the celery.
Cover pan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
1 bunch celery, cleaned and cut into 4 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Directions
Arrange the celery in a single layer on the bottom of a large skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Dot with butter. Dissolve the bouillon cube in boiling water, and pour over the celery.
Cover pan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Healthy recipe : Antipasto Salad recipe.
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package Hillshire Farm� Smoked Sausage
6 cups mixed salad greens
2 cups red or yellow grape tomatoes
1 tomato, cut into thin wedges
1 small cucumber, sliced
1 cup small cauliflower florets
3/4 cup pitted ripe black olives
2/3 cup Italian salad dressing
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
2 green onions, sliced
Directions
Cut sausage into 1/2" slices. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Cook sausage 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned; remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
Arrange salad greens on large platter. Place cooked sausage in center of platter in a row. Arrange tomatoes, cucumber, cauliflower and olives in rows on either side of the sausage.
Pour salad dressing over vegetables and sausage. Sprinkle with feta cheese and green onions.
1 (16 ounce) package Hillshire Farm� Smoked Sausage
6 cups mixed salad greens
2 cups red or yellow grape tomatoes
1 tomato, cut into thin wedges
1 small cucumber, sliced
1 cup small cauliflower florets
3/4 cup pitted ripe black olives
2/3 cup Italian salad dressing
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
2 green onions, sliced
Directions
Cut sausage into 1/2" slices. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Cook sausage 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned; remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
Arrange salad greens on large platter. Place cooked sausage in center of platter in a row. Arrange tomatoes, cucumber, cauliflower and olives in rows on either side of the sausage.
Pour salad dressing over vegetables and sausage. Sprinkle with feta cheese and green onions.
Healthy recipe : All-Bran Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups Kellogg's* All-Bran* Original cereal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
Directions
In medium bowl, mix together cereal, flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In large mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, egg, oil. Whisk in water and vanilla. Stir in cereal mixture until combined. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
Spread batter evenly in 33 x 23 cm (13 x 9-inch) baking pan coated with non-stick cooking spray.
Bake at 180 degrees C (350 degrees F) for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely, cut into bars. Store in airtight container.
1 1/4 cups Kellogg's* All-Bran* Original cereal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
Directions
In medium bowl, mix together cereal, flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In large mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, egg, oil. Whisk in water and vanilla. Stir in cereal mixture until combined. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
Spread batter evenly in 33 x 23 cm (13 x 9-inch) baking pan coated with non-stick cooking spray.
Bake at 180 degrees C (350 degrees F) for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely, cut into bars. Store in airtight container.
Healthy recipe : Blackberry-Chocolate Chip Pie recipe.
Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) package pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
3/4 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups blackberries
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place one of the pie crusts into the bottom of a 9 inch pie plate.
In a bowl, mix the sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Gently stir in the blackberries and chocolate chips. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Transfer to the pie crust in the pie plate. Place remaining pie crust over the top, and secure to the bottom crust by pressing with a fork, or fluting with your fingers.
Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until top is golden brown. Cool slightly before slicing.
1 (15 ounce) package pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
3/4 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups blackberries
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place one of the pie crusts into the bottom of a 9 inch pie plate.
In a bowl, mix the sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Gently stir in the blackberries and chocolate chips. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Transfer to the pie crust in the pie plate. Place remaining pie crust over the top, and secure to the bottom crust by pressing with a fork, or fluting with your fingers.
Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until top is golden brown. Cool slightly before slicing.
Healthy recipe : Apple Cheese Quick Bread recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup honey
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and shredded
4 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the honey and eggs. In a separate bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter and egg mixture; mix until combined. Fold in the apple, cheese and walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Turn the loaf out onto a wire rack and let cool completely.
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup honey
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and shredded
4 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the honey and eggs. In a separate bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter and egg mixture; mix until combined. Fold in the apple, cheese and walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Turn the loaf out onto a wire rack and let cool completely.
Healthy recipe : Asian Beef Skewers recipe.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons sherry
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon barbeque sauce
2 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
skewers
Directions
In a small bowl, mix together hoisin sauce, sherry, soy sauce, barbeque sauce, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
Cut flank steak across grain on a diagonal into 1/4 inch slices. Place slices in a 1 gallon resealable plastic bag. Pour hoisin sauce mixture over slices, and mix well. Refrigerate 2 hours, or overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Discard marinade, and thread steak on skewers.
Oil the grill grate. Grill skewers 3 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons sherry
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon barbeque sauce
2 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
skewers
Directions
In a small bowl, mix together hoisin sauce, sherry, soy sauce, barbeque sauce, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
Cut flank steak across grain on a diagonal into 1/4 inch slices. Place slices in a 1 gallon resealable plastic bag. Pour hoisin sauce mixture over slices, and mix well. Refrigerate 2 hours, or overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Discard marinade, and thread steak on skewers.
Oil the grill grate. Grill skewers 3 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
Healthy recipe : Best Beef and Broccoli recipe.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound round steak, thinly sliced into 2 inch pieces
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of broccoli soup
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
Directions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat. Stir in the steak and season with salt and pepper. Cook until beef is almost completely browned.
Stir in onions and saute until tender. Stir in broccoli, condensed cream of broccoli soup, water and soy sauce. Blend well.
Reduce heat and cover. Cook to desired doneness.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound round steak, thinly sliced into 2 inch pieces
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of broccoli soup
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
Directions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat. Stir in the steak and season with salt and pepper. Cook until beef is almost completely browned.
Stir in onions and saute until tender. Stir in broccoli, condensed cream of broccoli soup, water and soy sauce. Blend well.
Reduce heat and cover. Cook to desired doneness.
Healthy recipe : Baked Scallops recipe.
Ingredients
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 pound fresh or frozen bay scallops, thawed
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Toss scallops in flour mixture, a few at a time, and place into two greased 6- to 8-oz. baking dishes. Top each with half the cream, butter and bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 450 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until scallops are opaque and topping is golden brown.
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 pound fresh or frozen bay scallops, thawed
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Toss scallops in flour mixture, a few at a time, and place into two greased 6- to 8-oz. baking dishes. Top each with half the cream, butter and bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 450 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until scallops are opaque and topping is golden brown.
Healthy recipe : Banana-Nut Bundt Cake recipe.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups finely chopped ripe bananas
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped nuts
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil, bananas, pineapple and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in coconut and nuts. Pour into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing cake from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups finely chopped ripe bananas
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped nuts
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil, bananas, pineapple and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in coconut and nuts. Pour into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing cake from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
Healthy recipe : Bucatini Pasta with Shrimp and Anchovies recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound bucatini pasta
1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, oil reserved
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut in 1/4 inch slices
1 pint grape tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Meanwhile, stir together the anchovies and their oil with the red pepper flakes and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking up the anchovies as you stir. Once the garlic begins to sizzle, add the sliced zucchini, and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the grape tomatoes, and continue cooking until the zucchini is tender, and the skins of the tomatoes begin to pop, 5 minutes more.
Sprinkle the vegetable mixture with oregano and basil, then stir in shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and are no longer translucent. Pour over bucatini to serve.
1 pound bucatini pasta
1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, oil reserved
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut in 1/4 inch slices
1 pint grape tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Meanwhile, stir together the anchovies and their oil with the red pepper flakes and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking up the anchovies as you stir. Once the garlic begins to sizzle, add the sliced zucchini, and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the grape tomatoes, and continue cooking until the zucchini is tender, and the skins of the tomatoes begin to pop, 5 minutes more.
Sprinkle the vegetable mixture with oregano and basil, then stir in shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and are no longer translucent. Pour over bucatini to serve.
Healthy recipe : Best Tuna Melt (New Jersey Diner Style) recipe.
Ingredients
2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
3/4 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
4 slices seedless rye bread
8 slices ripe tomato
8 slices Swiss cheese
paprika, for garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven broiler.
In a bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, parsley, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
Place the rye bread slices on a baking sheet, and broil 1 minute in the preheated oven, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and spread with the tuna salad. Place 1 cheese slice over the tuna salad on each piece of bread, layer with a tomato slice, and top with remaining cheese slices.
Return layered bread to the preheated oven, and broil 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
3/4 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
4 slices seedless rye bread
8 slices ripe tomato
8 slices Swiss cheese
paprika, for garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven broiler.
In a bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, parsley, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
Place the rye bread slices on a baking sheet, and broil 1 minute in the preheated oven, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and spread with the tuna salad. Place 1 cheese slice over the tuna salad on each piece of bread, layer with a tomato slice, and top with remaining cheese slices.
Return layered bread to the preheated oven, and broil 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
Healthy recipe : Baked Fettucheesy recipe.
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, and cook the onion until tender. Stir in the fettuccine, heavy cream, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup Romano cheese, salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared dish. In a bowl, mix the remaining Parmesan, remaining Romano, and mozzarella. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the fettuccine mixture.
Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and golden brow.
1 (16 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, and cook the onion until tender. Stir in the fettuccine, heavy cream, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup Romano cheese, salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared dish. In a bowl, mix the remaining Parmesan, remaining Romano, and mozzarella. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the fettuccine mixture.
Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and golden brow.
Healthy recipe : Baked Salmon with Pineapple Salsa recipe.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons Mrs. Dash� Original Blend
4 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
1/4 cup diced green peppers
1/4 cup diced red peppers
1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple, juice reserved
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
Directions
Line a small sheet pan with non stick aluminum foil. Arrange salmon on baking sheet.
Brush fish fillets with 2 Tbsp. of reserved pineapple juice. Sprinkle fillets evenly with 2 Tbsp. of Mrs. Dash� Original Blend.
Bake in middle of 375 degrees F preheated oven, about 4-5 minutes or until fish starts to flake slightly.
Combine all other ingredients in medium bowl.
Serve fish, spooning fresh salsa alongside.
4 tablespoons Mrs. Dash� Original Blend
4 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
1/4 cup diced green peppers
1/4 cup diced red peppers
1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple, juice reserved
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
Directions
Line a small sheet pan with non stick aluminum foil. Arrange salmon on baking sheet.
Brush fish fillets with 2 Tbsp. of reserved pineapple juice. Sprinkle fillets evenly with 2 Tbsp. of Mrs. Dash� Original Blend.
Bake in middle of 375 degrees F preheated oven, about 4-5 minutes or until fish starts to flake slightly.
Combine all other ingredients in medium bowl.
Serve fish, spooning fresh salsa alongside.
Healthy recipe : Awesome Steak Marinade recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups steak sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/3 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1/3 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Into a blender pour in the steak sauce, soy sauce, Italian-style dressing, honey, and garlic powder. Blend for 10 seconds. Pour over any type of steak, cover, and let sit overnight; turning occasionally to coat all sides.
1 1/2 cups steak sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/3 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1/3 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Into a blender pour in the steak sauce, soy sauce, Italian-style dressing, honey, and garlic powder. Blend for 10 seconds. Pour over any type of steak, cover, and let sit overnight; turning occasionally to coat all sides.
Healthy recipe : 10 Minute Zesty Salsa recipe.
Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 tablespoon seeded and chopped jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Dash pepper
Tortilla chips
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips.
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 tablespoon seeded and chopped jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Dash pepper
Tortilla chips
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips.
Healthy recipe : Banana Rum Biscotti recipe.
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup mashed ripe banana
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon rum
1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and stir to mix well. Beat the eggs lightly in a bowl, and add the sugar, banana, oil, and rum. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture, blend well, and drop in the pecans, mixing them thoroughly into the dough. Form the dough into 4 logs about 1/2 inch thick, place them onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets, and bake for 25 minutes, until the cookie logs begin to brown.
Lower the oven temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookie logs cool for 10 minutes. Remove the logs from the parchment paper and cut each log into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place the biscotti back onto the cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes per side (30 minutes total) until cookies begin to brown. Remove to racks to cool. The biscotti will be soft at first, and will harden as they cool.
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup mashed ripe banana
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon rum
1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and stir to mix well. Beat the eggs lightly in a bowl, and add the sugar, banana, oil, and rum. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture, blend well, and drop in the pecans, mixing them thoroughly into the dough. Form the dough into 4 logs about 1/2 inch thick, place them onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets, and bake for 25 minutes, until the cookie logs begin to brown.
Lower the oven temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookie logs cool for 10 minutes. Remove the logs from the parchment paper and cut each log into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place the biscotti back onto the cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes per side (30 minutes total) until cookies begin to brown. Remove to racks to cool. The biscotti will be soft at first, and will harden as they cool.
Healthy recipe : Apple Beet Salad recipe.
Ingredients
1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups diced peeled apples
2 cups diced pickled beets
Lettuce Leaves
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
Directions
In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Gently fold in apples and beets. If desired, serve on a lettuce-lined plate and top with chopped egg.
1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups diced peeled apples
2 cups diced pickled beets
Lettuce Leaves
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
Directions
In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Gently fold in apples and beets. If desired, serve on a lettuce-lined plate and top with chopped egg.
Healthy recipe : Black Bean Casserole recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound black beans
1 1/2 cups red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
4 tablespoons butter
Directions
Rinse beans. Place in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour. Rinse beans again and add fresh water to cover.
Add red onion, garlic, celery, carrots, salt, pepper, bay leaves, oregano, and parsley. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered, over low heat for 2 hours. Stir occasionally.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Remove bay leaves and place bean mixture into a 3 quart casserole pan. Stir in butter. Mix thoroughly. Cover and bake for 1 hour (until beans are tender).
1 pound black beans
1 1/2 cups red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
4 tablespoons butter
Directions
Rinse beans. Place in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour. Rinse beans again and add fresh water to cover.
Add red onion, garlic, celery, carrots, salt, pepper, bay leaves, oregano, and parsley. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered, over low heat for 2 hours. Stir occasionally.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Remove bay leaves and place bean mixture into a 3 quart casserole pan. Stir in butter. Mix thoroughly. Cover and bake for 1 hour (until beans are tender).
Healthy recipe : Basil Garlic Crescents recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup small curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
In a food processor, combine cottage cheese, butter and cream cheese; cover and process until smooth. Add flour; cover and process until mixture forms a ball.
Divide dough into two portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle. Brush with oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, basil and garlic powder. Cut each circle into 12 wedges.
Roll up wedges from the wide end and place pointed side down 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends of each to form a crescent shape. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks; serve warm.
1/2 cup small curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
In a food processor, combine cottage cheese, butter and cream cheese; cover and process until smooth. Add flour; cover and process until mixture forms a ball.
Divide dough into two portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle. Brush with oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, basil and garlic powder. Cut each circle into 12 wedges.
Roll up wedges from the wide end and place pointed side down 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends of each to form a crescent shape. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks; serve warm.
Healthy recipe : Apple Jack Iowa Pork Chops from Des Moines recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
4 boneless pork loin chops
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped green onions
3 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup apple brandy
1 cup heavy cream
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix flour with seasoned salt; coat chops evenly with mixture and shake off excess. Over medium-high heat, melt butter in large skillet. Add chops, and cook about 5 minutes, turning once, or until meat surface is browned. Remove chops from pan and set aside on a separate plate.
Add onions, apples, and mushrooms to skillet, cooking just until soft. Add thyme, salt, pepper, and apple brandy; stir to blend. Return chops to skillet and surround with onion mixture. Over medium heat, simmer uncovered, for about 10 minutes. Mix in cream and simmer until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes longer. Do not let cream boil.
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
4 boneless pork loin chops
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped green onions
3 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup apple brandy
1 cup heavy cream
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix flour with seasoned salt; coat chops evenly with mixture and shake off excess. Over medium-high heat, melt butter in large skillet. Add chops, and cook about 5 minutes, turning once, or until meat surface is browned. Remove chops from pan and set aside on a separate plate.
Add onions, apples, and mushrooms to skillet, cooking just until soft. Add thyme, salt, pepper, and apple brandy; stir to blend. Return chops to skillet and surround with onion mixture. Over medium heat, simmer uncovered, for about 10 minutes. Mix in cream and simmer until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes longer. Do not let cream boil.
Healthy recipe : 30-Minute Minestrone recipe.
Ingredients
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 cup chopped cabbage
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian stewed or diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cubes beef bouillon
1 cup torn fresh spinach
2/3 cup cooked elbow macaroni
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a 3-qt. saucepan, saute carrots, cabbage, celery, onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Add water, tomatoes and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in spinach, macaroni and pepper; heat through.
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 cup chopped cabbage
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian stewed or diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cubes beef bouillon
1 cup torn fresh spinach
2/3 cup cooked elbow macaroni
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a 3-qt. saucepan, saute carrots, cabbage, celery, onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Add water, tomatoes and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in spinach, macaroni and pepper; heat through.
Healthy recipe : Aaku Pappu (Dal with Greens) recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup hulled, split pigeon peas (toor dal)
2 cups water
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt, to taste
1 (8 ounce) bunch amaranth greens, chopped
2 teaspoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon skinned split black lentils (urad dal)
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1 teaspoon cumin seed
4 dried red chile peppers
1 pinch asafoetida powder
2 green chile peppers, cut into large chunks
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
Directions
Cook the pigeon peas with 2 cups water in a pressure cooker until the water is absorbed and the peas are tender, about 5 minutes.
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil with the turmeric and salt; add the amaranth greens and cook until tender, about 5 minutes; drain. Stir the cooked peas into the greens; set aside.
Heat the oil in a small skillet; cook the lentils, mustard seed, cumin seed, and red chile peppers in the oil until the seeds begin to splutter. Add the green chile peppers, curry leaves, and asafoetida powder and continue cooking another 30 seconds; immediately stir into the peas and greens.
1 cup hulled, split pigeon peas (toor dal)
2 cups water
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt, to taste
1 (8 ounce) bunch amaranth greens, chopped
2 teaspoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon skinned split black lentils (urad dal)
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1 teaspoon cumin seed
4 dried red chile peppers
1 pinch asafoetida powder
2 green chile peppers, cut into large chunks
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
Directions
Cook the pigeon peas with 2 cups water in a pressure cooker until the water is absorbed and the peas are tender, about 5 minutes.
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil with the turmeric and salt; add the amaranth greens and cook until tender, about 5 minutes; drain. Stir the cooked peas into the greens; set aside.
Heat the oil in a small skillet; cook the lentils, mustard seed, cumin seed, and red chile peppers in the oil until the seeds begin to splutter. Add the green chile peppers, curry leaves, and asafoetida powder and continue cooking another 30 seconds; immediately stir into the peas and greens.
Healthy recipe : Artichoke Mashed Potatoes recipe.
Ingredients
4 large baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, drained
1 teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste
1/2 cup hot milk
1/4 cup softened butter
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
Meanwhile, puree the artichokes and garlic with the milk until smooth.
Place drained potatoes in a mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in softened butter and artichoke puree until the butter has melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4 large baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, drained
1 teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste
1/2 cup hot milk
1/4 cup softened butter
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
Meanwhile, puree the artichokes and garlic with the milk until smooth.
Place drained potatoes in a mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in softened butter and artichoke puree until the butter has melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Healthy recipe : Banana Pudding Dessert recipe.
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup cold milk
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
52 vanilla wafers
4 medium firm bananas, sliced
Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in condensed milk; set aside.
In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix; add to cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped topping.
Arrange a third of the vanilla wafers in a 2-1/2-qt. glass bowl. Top with a third of the bananas and pudding mixture. Repeat layers twice. Refrigerate until serving.
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup cold milk
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
52 vanilla wafers
4 medium firm bananas, sliced
Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in condensed milk; set aside.
In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix; add to cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped topping.
Arrange a third of the vanilla wafers in a 2-1/2-qt. glass bowl. Top with a third of the bananas and pudding mixture. Repeat layers twice. Refrigerate until serving.
10/02/2011
Healthy recipe : Basic White Bread recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups warm water
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons dry milk powder
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
Directions
Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select White Bread setting; press Start.
1 1/4 cups warm water
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons dry milk powder
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
Directions
Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select White Bread setting; press Start.
Healthy recipe : Apricot Kolaches recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup dried apricots
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup white sugar
Directions
To make Filling: Combine apricots and water in heavy saucepan and cook covered over medium heat for 10 minutes or until apricots are soft. Cook UNCOVERED 5 to 10 minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed.
Mash apricots, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar and let filling cool. Set aside.
To make Dough: Cream butter and cream cheese until fluffy; add 3/4 cup sugar and beat well. Add flour and mix well. Shape dough into ball and chill 1 hour.
Turn dough onto well-floured surface, working with only half the dough. Roll into 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 2 inch squares. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of apricot filling into the center of the square. Bring four corners to center, pinching to seal.
Bake at 400 degrees F for about 15 minutes. Optional - you may baste with butter halfway thru baking period.
Optional - drizzle LIGHTLY with powdered sugar/milk frosting if you desire sweeter kolaches.
1 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup dried apricots
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup white sugar
Directions
To make Filling: Combine apricots and water in heavy saucepan and cook covered over medium heat for 10 minutes or until apricots are soft. Cook UNCOVERED 5 to 10 minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed.
Mash apricots, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar and let filling cool. Set aside.
To make Dough: Cream butter and cream cheese until fluffy; add 3/4 cup sugar and beat well. Add flour and mix well. Shape dough into ball and chill 1 hour.
Turn dough onto well-floured surface, working with only half the dough. Roll into 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 2 inch squares. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of apricot filling into the center of the square. Bring four corners to center, pinching to seal.
Bake at 400 degrees F for about 15 minutes. Optional - you may baste with butter halfway thru baking period.
Optional - drizzle LIGHTLY with powdered sugar/milk frosting if you desire sweeter kolaches.
Healthy recipe : Broccoli Chowder recipe.
Ingredients
3 cups broccoli florets
2 cups diced peeled potatoes
2 cups water
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-14 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into vegetable mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.
3 cups broccoli florets
2 cups diced peeled potatoes
2 cups water
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-14 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into vegetable mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Healthy recipe : Amanda's Stuffed Peppers recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
6 white mushrooms, chopped
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
4 bell peppers, tops cut off and seeded
1 (26 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with aluminum foil.
In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, egg, onion and mushrooms. Spoon mixture evenly into the seeded bell peppers. Replace tops. Place stuffed peppers in lined baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven for one hour, or until meat stuffing is cooked through. Remove from oven and discard pepper tops.
Sprinkle tops of peppers with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Return dish to oven until cheese is melted, about two minutes.
In a saucepan, heat spaghetti sauce on stove over medium heat, stirring regularly. When sauce begins to steam, remove from heat and pour over top of peppers.
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
6 white mushrooms, chopped
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
4 bell peppers, tops cut off and seeded
1 (26 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with aluminum foil.
In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, egg, onion and mushrooms. Spoon mixture evenly into the seeded bell peppers. Replace tops. Place stuffed peppers in lined baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven for one hour, or until meat stuffing is cooked through. Remove from oven and discard pepper tops.
Sprinkle tops of peppers with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Return dish to oven until cheese is melted, about two minutes.
In a saucepan, heat spaghetti sauce on stove over medium heat, stirring regularly. When sauce begins to steam, remove from heat and pour over top of peppers.
Healthy recipe : Banana Pancakes with Berries recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 medium ripe bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Whipped cream
Directions
In a bowl, combine the strawberries, sugar and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
For pancakes, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Combine the egg, buttermilk, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Pour the batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle; place 5-6 banana slices on each pancake. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with strawberries and whipped cream if desired.
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 medium ripe bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Whipped cream
Directions
In a bowl, combine the strawberries, sugar and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
For pancakes, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Combine the egg, buttermilk, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Pour the batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle; place 5-6 banana slices on each pancake. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with strawberries and whipped cream if desired.
Healthy recipe : Almondy Warmth Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup butter-flavored spread
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
1 1/2 teaspoons bourbon
1/2 cup chopped almonds (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Cream together brown sugar, white sugar, and vegetable oil spread in a medium bowl. Stir in sour cream, olive oil, almond extract, amaretto and bourbon, blending well after each addition.
Gradually stir flour mixture into sugar mixture until well blended. Stir in almonds if desired. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet.
Bake until just crisp around the edges, 12 to 14 minutes.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup butter-flavored spread
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
1 1/2 teaspoons bourbon
1/2 cup chopped almonds (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Cream together brown sugar, white sugar, and vegetable oil spread in a medium bowl. Stir in sour cream, olive oil, almond extract, amaretto and bourbon, blending well after each addition.
Gradually stir flour mixture into sugar mixture until well blended. Stir in almonds if desired. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet.
Bake until just crisp around the edges, 12 to 14 minutes.
Healthy recipe : Bacon Wrapped Delights recipe.
Ingredients
12 spears white asparagus
4 ounces enoki mushrooms
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
24 slices bacon
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus until it is barely cooked and still crisp, 2 to 4 minutes. When done, plunge the asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking. When cool, trim the asparagus to 8-inch lengths. Wrap a bundle of 6 asparagus spears with six strips of bacon, side by side, securing each slice with a toothpick. The bacon should be wrapped around twice so that there are two layers.
Trim the enoki mushrooms, and separate into 12 pieces. Stuff each enoki piece with four pieces of shiitake. Wrap each bundle with a slice of bacon, wrapping around twice, and secure with a toothpick. Place the bundles on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet.
Roast in preheated oven for 6 minutes, then flip the bundles over, and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes, until the bacon is brown and crisp.
To serve, remove all 24 toothpicks, and slice the asparagus bundles between the bacon. Drain on paper towels for a moment before serving.
12 spears white asparagus
4 ounces enoki mushrooms
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
24 slices bacon
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus until it is barely cooked and still crisp, 2 to 4 minutes. When done, plunge the asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking. When cool, trim the asparagus to 8-inch lengths. Wrap a bundle of 6 asparagus spears with six strips of bacon, side by side, securing each slice with a toothpick. The bacon should be wrapped around twice so that there are two layers.
Trim the enoki mushrooms, and separate into 12 pieces. Stuff each enoki piece with four pieces of shiitake. Wrap each bundle with a slice of bacon, wrapping around twice, and secure with a toothpick. Place the bundles on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet.
Roast in preheated oven for 6 minutes, then flip the bundles over, and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes, until the bacon is brown and crisp.
To serve, remove all 24 toothpicks, and slice the asparagus bundles between the bacon. Drain on paper towels for a moment before serving.
Healthy recipe : Bread in a Bag recipe.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package rapid rise yeast
1 cup warm water
3 tablespoons non-fat dry milk
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Directions
In a large resealable freezer bag, combine 1 cup of flour, sugar, yeast and warm water. Squeeze most of the air out of the bag, and seal. Squish with your hands until the well blended. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature, or until bubbles appear.
In a separate bowl, stir together 1 cup of flour, dry milk, oil and salt. Pour into the resealable bag and squeeze out most of the air. Seal, and squish until well blended. Add the last cup of flour to the bag, and continue mixing in the same manner until well blended.
Remove the dough from the bag, and place on a floured surface. Knead for 5 to 8 minutes. Form into a small loaf, and place in a greased 8x4 inch loaf pan. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise for about 30 minutes, or until your finger leaves an impression when you poke the top of the loaf gently.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Bake the bread for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package rapid rise yeast
1 cup warm water
3 tablespoons non-fat dry milk
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Directions
In a large resealable freezer bag, combine 1 cup of flour, sugar, yeast and warm water. Squeeze most of the air out of the bag, and seal. Squish with your hands until the well blended. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature, or until bubbles appear.
In a separate bowl, stir together 1 cup of flour, dry milk, oil and salt. Pour into the resealable bag and squeeze out most of the air. Seal, and squish until well blended. Add the last cup of flour to the bag, and continue mixing in the same manner until well blended.
Remove the dough from the bag, and place on a floured surface. Knead for 5 to 8 minutes. Form into a small loaf, and place in a greased 8x4 inch loaf pan. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise for about 30 minutes, or until your finger leaves an impression when you poke the top of the loaf gently.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Bake the bread for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.
Healthy recipe : Ashley's Chicken Katsu with Tonkatsu Sauce recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
pepper to taste
2 cups vegetable oil, for deep-fat frying
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
1 green onion, thinly sliced
Directions
For the sauce, stir together the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and soy sauce, and a pinch of pepper to taste. Set aside.
Heat oil in deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place flour and panko bread crumbs onto separate plates and season with salt and pepper. Place the beaten egg in a medium bowl. Dip flattened chicken pieces first into flour, then egg, and lastly bread crumbs.
Fry breaded chicken breasts in preheated oil until golden brown and no longer pink in center, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Slice chicken into thin strips and top with a drizzle of sauce and a sprinkling of sliced green onions. Serve remaining sauce on the side for dipping.
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
pepper to taste
2 cups vegetable oil, for deep-fat frying
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
1 green onion, thinly sliced
Directions
For the sauce, stir together the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and soy sauce, and a pinch of pepper to taste. Set aside.
Heat oil in deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place flour and panko bread crumbs onto separate plates and season with salt and pepper. Place the beaten egg in a medium bowl. Dip flattened chicken pieces first into flour, then egg, and lastly bread crumbs.
Fry breaded chicken breasts in preheated oil until golden brown and no longer pink in center, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Slice chicken into thin strips and top with a drizzle of sauce and a sprinkling of sliced green onions. Serve remaining sauce on the side for dipping.
Healthy recipe : Albuquerque Delight recipe.
Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) can refried beans
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 dash garlic salt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped green chile peppers
1/2 pound shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 pound shredded mild Cheddar cheese
2 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 (2.25 ounce) can pitted black olives, sliced
Directions
Mix the refried beans and taco seasoning mix, and spread over the bottom of a large pie dish. Mix mashed avocados with lemon juice, onion, and garlic salt, and spread over the beans. Layer with sour cream, green chile peppers, Monterey Jack cheese, and Cheddar cheese. Top with tomatoes, and garnish with olives. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
1 (14 ounce) can refried beans
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 dash garlic salt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped green chile peppers
1/2 pound shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 pound shredded mild Cheddar cheese
2 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 (2.25 ounce) can pitted black olives, sliced
Directions
Mix the refried beans and taco seasoning mix, and spread over the bottom of a large pie dish. Mix mashed avocados with lemon juice, onion, and garlic salt, and spread over the beans. Layer with sour cream, green chile peppers, Monterey Jack cheese, and Cheddar cheese. Top with tomatoes, and garnish with olives. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Healthy recipe : Bekki's Mexican Egg Rolls recipe.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (8 ounce) jar taco sauce
4 (16 ounce) packages egg roll wrappers
1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food (i.e. Velveeta�), cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 quarts canola oil
Directions
Place the vegetable oil and ground beef into a large skillet; cook over medium-high heat until the meat is evenly browned and no longer pink. Reduce the heat to medium. Mix in the onion, garlic, and bell pepper; cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning and taco sauce. Continue to cook and stir the mixture until the sauce begins to bubble, about 5 minutes more.
Working on a clean, flat surface, place 1 egg roll wrapper with a corner facing you. Place 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture in the center of the wrapper and top with a slice of cheese. Fold the corner closest to you over the meat mixture and roll the wrapper over the mixture 1-1/2 times. Fold in the two opposite side corners and continue rolling the wrapper so it covers these corners, tucking them in. Dip two fingers in the egg whites and brush the remaining corner, pressing it to seal. Repeat these steps with a second egg roll wrapper. Let the egg roll rest briefly so the egg white dries and holds the last corner in place.
If the egg rolls will not be served right away, preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a heat-proof dish with paper towels.
Pour the canola oil into a large wok set over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to shimmer, carefully slip two to three egg rolls into the wok. Cook until the wrappers turn golden brown and bubble slightly, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Use a slotted spoon or strainer to remove from the wok. Place the egg rolls in the prepared dish and put the dish in the heated oven, making sure to remove it after 15 minute or lower the temperature. Continue cooking the remaining egg rolls.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (8 ounce) jar taco sauce
4 (16 ounce) packages egg roll wrappers
1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food (i.e. Velveeta�), cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 quarts canola oil
Directions
Place the vegetable oil and ground beef into a large skillet; cook over medium-high heat until the meat is evenly browned and no longer pink. Reduce the heat to medium. Mix in the onion, garlic, and bell pepper; cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning and taco sauce. Continue to cook and stir the mixture until the sauce begins to bubble, about 5 minutes more.
Working on a clean, flat surface, place 1 egg roll wrapper with a corner facing you. Place 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture in the center of the wrapper and top with a slice of cheese. Fold the corner closest to you over the meat mixture and roll the wrapper over the mixture 1-1/2 times. Fold in the two opposite side corners and continue rolling the wrapper so it covers these corners, tucking them in. Dip two fingers in the egg whites and brush the remaining corner, pressing it to seal. Repeat these steps with a second egg roll wrapper. Let the egg roll rest briefly so the egg white dries and holds the last corner in place.
If the egg rolls will not be served right away, preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a heat-proof dish with paper towels.
Pour the canola oil into a large wok set over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to shimmer, carefully slip two to three egg rolls into the wok. Cook until the wrappers turn golden brown and bubble slightly, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Use a slotted spoon or strainer to remove from the wok. Place the egg rolls in the prepared dish and put the dish in the heated oven, making sure to remove it after 15 minute or lower the temperature. Continue cooking the remaining egg rolls.
Healthy recipe : Apple and BBQ Sauce Baby Back Ribs recipe.
Ingredients
4 cups barbeque sauce
4 cups applesauce
4 pounds baby back pork ribs
salt and black pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
Directions
Mix the barbeque sauce and applesauce in bowl. Place ribs on a large sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil, and rub on all sides with the salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Pour sauce over ribs to coat. Seal ribs in the foil. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Place ribs in foil on the grill grate, and cook 1 hour. Remove ribs from foil, and place directly on the grill grate. Continue cooking 30 minutes, basting frequently with the sauce, until ribs are done.
4 cups barbeque sauce
4 cups applesauce
4 pounds baby back pork ribs
salt and black pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
Directions
Mix the barbeque sauce and applesauce in bowl. Place ribs on a large sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil, and rub on all sides with the salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Pour sauce over ribs to coat. Seal ribs in the foil. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Place ribs in foil on the grill grate, and cook 1 hour. Remove ribs from foil, and place directly on the grill grate. Continue cooking 30 minutes, basting frequently with the sauce, until ribs are done.
Healthy recipe : Bacon Potato Bundles recipe.
Ingredients
4 large baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
8 slices onion
8 green peppers, sliced
4 bacon strips
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place the potatoes on four pieces of greased heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place onion and green pepper between potato quarters; top with bacon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap in foil. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat for 40-50 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, turning once.
4 large baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
8 slices onion
8 green peppers, sliced
4 bacon strips
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place the potatoes on four pieces of greased heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place onion and green pepper between potato quarters; top with bacon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap in foil. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat for 40-50 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, turning once.
Healthy recipe : 5 Minute Banana Berry Smoothie recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup strawberries
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
Directions
Blend the ice, strawberries, banana, orange juice, and honey in a blender until smooth.
1 cup strawberries
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
Directions
Blend the ice, strawberries, banana, orange juice, and honey in a blender until smooth.
Healthy recipe : Acorn Squash Soup recipe.
Ingredients
1 small onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
dash cayenne pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
3 cups mashed cooked acorn squash
salt and pepper to taste
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions
In a large saucepan, saute the onion and celery in butter. Stir in flour, bouillon, dill, curry and cayenne until blended. Gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the squash, salt and pepper; heat through.
In a blender, process the soup in batches until smooth. Pour into bowls; garnish with bacon.
1 small onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
dash cayenne pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
3 cups mashed cooked acorn squash
salt and pepper to taste
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions
In a large saucepan, saute the onion and celery in butter. Stir in flour, bouillon, dill, curry and cayenne until blended. Gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the squash, salt and pepper; heat through.
In a blender, process the soup in batches until smooth. Pour into bowls; garnish with bacon.
Healthy recipe : Anne's Homemade Chorizo recipe.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground pork
3/4 cup chili powder
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup white vinegar
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, chili powder, oregano, garlic, salt, red wine and vinegar. I find that using my hands works the best. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days. Take out daily, and mix thoroughly.
If you are not going to cook with it immediately, divide it into 1 to 2 pound portions, and store in freezer bags in the freezer.
2 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground pork
3/4 cup chili powder
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup white vinegar
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, chili powder, oregano, garlic, salt, red wine and vinegar. I find that using my hands works the best. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days. Take out daily, and mix thoroughly.
If you are not going to cook with it immediately, divide it into 1 to 2 pound portions, and store in freezer bags in the freezer.
Healthy recipe : Barbequed Marinated Flank Steak recipe.
Ingredients
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
Directions
In a blender, combine the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, and vegetable oil.
Lay steak in a shallow glass or ceramic dish. Pierce both sides of the steak with a sharp fork. Pour marinade over steak, then turn and coat the other side. Cover, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Place grate on highest level, and brush lightly with oil. Place steaks on the grill, and discard marinade. Grill steak for 10 minutes, turning once, or to desired doneness.
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
Directions
In a blender, combine the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, and vegetable oil.
Lay steak in a shallow glass or ceramic dish. Pierce both sides of the steak with a sharp fork. Pour marinade over steak, then turn and coat the other side. Cover, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Place grate on highest level, and brush lightly with oil. Place steaks on the grill, and discard marinade. Grill steak for 10 minutes, turning once, or to desired doneness.
Healthy recipe : Apricot Raisin Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup dried apricots
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon warm water
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Grind apricots in food processor or blender.
In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, spices and salt.
In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Dissolve baking soda in warm water and add to creamed mixture, beating until smooth. Beat in the egg.
Slowly blend in the dry ingredients, mixing until well blended. Fold in the apricots, raisins and pecans. Cover and chill for one hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls two inches apart. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
1 cup dried apricots
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon warm water
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Grind apricots in food processor or blender.
In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, spices and salt.
In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Dissolve baking soda in warm water and add to creamed mixture, beating until smooth. Beat in the egg.
Slowly blend in the dry ingredients, mixing until well blended. Fold in the apricots, raisins and pecans. Cover and chill for one hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls two inches apart. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
Healthy recipe : Beer Can Chicken recipe.
Ingredients
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
1 (3 pound) whole chicken
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, about 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix the brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, dry mustard, salt, and ground black pepper in a small bowl. Place the half-full can of beer in the center of a plate.
Rinse chicken under cold running water. Discard giblets and neck from chicken; drain and pat dry. Fit whole chicken over the can of beer with the legs on the bottom; keep upright. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the seasoning mix into the top cavity of the chicken. The beer may foam up when the seasonings fall inside the can. Rub the remaining seasoning mix over the entire surface of the chicken.
Place the chicken, standing on the can, directly on the preheated grill. Close the lid and barbeque the chicken until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the grill and discard the beer can. Cover the chicken with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
1 (3 pound) whole chicken
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, about 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix the brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, dry mustard, salt, and ground black pepper in a small bowl. Place the half-full can of beer in the center of a plate.
Rinse chicken under cold running water. Discard giblets and neck from chicken; drain and pat dry. Fit whole chicken over the can of beer with the legs on the bottom; keep upright. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the seasoning mix into the top cavity of the chicken. The beer may foam up when the seasonings fall inside the can. Rub the remaining seasoning mix over the entire surface of the chicken.
Place the chicken, standing on the can, directly on the preheated grill. Close the lid and barbeque the chicken until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the grill and discard the beer can. Cover the chicken with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.
Healthy recipe : Brown Sugar Brats recipe.
Ingredients
3 pounds fresh bratwurst sausages
5 large apples - peeled, cored and sliced
6 onions, sliced
1 (16 ounce) package brown sugar
1 cup water
Directions
Place the brats into the bottom of a large electric covered roaster (such as a Nesco�). Layer the apples, then the onions, then the brown sugar over the brats. Pour the water over the ingredients.
Cover the roaster and cook the brats at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 3 hours. Brats will look dark and candied when ready.
3 pounds fresh bratwurst sausages
5 large apples - peeled, cored and sliced
6 onions, sliced
1 (16 ounce) package brown sugar
1 cup water
Directions
Place the brats into the bottom of a large electric covered roaster (such as a Nesco�). Layer the apples, then the onions, then the brown sugar over the brats. Pour the water over the ingredients.
Cover the roaster and cook the brats at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 3 hours. Brats will look dark and candied when ready.
Healthy recipe : Barbecue Beef for Sandwiches recipe.
Ingredients
4 pounds boneless chuck roast
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
12 ounces chile sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
Place roast in a large covered pan. Roast at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 2 hours, or until the meat falls apart and shreds easily.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, and saute until onions become translucent.
Stir in vinegar and chili sauce. Fill empty chili sauce bottle with water, shake, and pour liquid into skillet. Mix in brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Cook sauce over low heat, stirring often, until thickened.
With two forks, shred roasted beef. Stir meat into the sauce in the skillet, and simmer for 30 minutes.
4 pounds boneless chuck roast
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
12 ounces chile sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
Place roast in a large covered pan. Roast at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 2 hours, or until the meat falls apart and shreds easily.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, and saute until onions become translucent.
Stir in vinegar and chili sauce. Fill empty chili sauce bottle with water, shake, and pour liquid into skillet. Mix in brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Cook sauce over low heat, stirring often, until thickened.
With two forks, shred roasted beef. Stir meat into the sauce in the skillet, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Healthy recipe : Baked Honey Nut Chicken recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup honey
1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
1 cup dry bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
6 bone-in chicken breast halves
1/4 cup butter, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a bowl, beat eggs and honey together until thoroughly blended. In a separate bowl, toss together pecans, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.
Dip chicken pieces in egg and honey mixture, then dredge in pecan mixture, coating thoroughly. Arrange chicken side by side in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Drizzle melted butter evenly over chicken.
Bake approximately 40 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear.
1/2 cup honey
1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
1 cup dry bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
6 bone-in chicken breast halves
1/4 cup butter, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a bowl, beat eggs and honey together until thoroughly blended. In a separate bowl, toss together pecans, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.
Dip chicken pieces in egg and honey mixture, then dredge in pecan mixture, coating thoroughly. Arrange chicken side by side in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Drizzle melted butter evenly over chicken.
Bake approximately 40 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear.
Healthy recipe : Apricot Twists recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup butter
6 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1/4 cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons milk
Directions
Stir together flour, sugar, salt, mace, and baking powder. Cut in butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Combine 1 tablespoon water and lemon extract and sprinkle over the mixture. Toss gently with a fork.
Repeat with the remaining cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time until all is moistened.
Form into a ball, cover and chill for about 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Divide the dough into quarters. Roll two of the quarters into 12 x 4-inch rectangles and spread with the preserves. Roll the remaining two quarters into 12 x 4-inch rectangles and carefully place over those spread with the preserves. Trim the edges.
Cut each rectangle into twelve 4 x 1-inch strips. Twist each strip twice and pinch ends to seal. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven, brush with milk and sprinkle with additional sugar. Return to the oven and bake 5-8 minutes more or until done. Remove and cool on wire rack.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup butter
6 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1/4 cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons milk
Directions
Stir together flour, sugar, salt, mace, and baking powder. Cut in butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Combine 1 tablespoon water and lemon extract and sprinkle over the mixture. Toss gently with a fork.
Repeat with the remaining cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time until all is moistened.
Form into a ball, cover and chill for about 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Divide the dough into quarters. Roll two of the quarters into 12 x 4-inch rectangles and spread with the preserves. Roll the remaining two quarters into 12 x 4-inch rectangles and carefully place over those spread with the preserves. Trim the edges.
Cut each rectangle into twelve 4 x 1-inch strips. Twist each strip twice and pinch ends to seal. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven, brush with milk and sprinkle with additional sugar. Return to the oven and bake 5-8 minutes more or until done. Remove and cool on wire rack.
Healthy recipe : Best Beer Cheese Soup recipe.
Ingredients
5 slices bacon
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 celery rib, diced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles domestic beer
1 pound processed cheese food, cubed
1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
2 teaspoons garlic powder
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown; drain on plate lined with paper towels; crumble.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion, carrot, and celery in the butter until soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the bacon, basil, oregano, and green onions; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir the flour into the mixture until completely dissolved. Pour in the chicken broth and beer; cook until heated through. Melt the processed cheese food and Cheddar cheese in the mixture in small batches. Season with garlic powder and stir.
5 slices bacon
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 celery rib, diced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles domestic beer
1 pound processed cheese food, cubed
1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
2 teaspoons garlic powder
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown; drain on plate lined with paper towels; crumble.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion, carrot, and celery in the butter until soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the bacon, basil, oregano, and green onions; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir the flour into the mixture until completely dissolved. Pour in the chicken broth and beer; cook until heated through. Melt the processed cheese food and Cheddar cheese in the mixture in small batches. Season with garlic powder and stir.
Healthy recipe : Bacon Cheddar Muffins recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions
In a bowl, combine biscuit mix, milk, oil and egg just until moistened. Fold in cheese and bacon. Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack.
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions
In a bowl, combine biscuit mix, milk, oil and egg just until moistened. Fold in cheese and bacon. Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack.
Healthy recipe : Alfredo Potatoes recipe.
Ingredients
2 large baking potatoes
1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
Pierce potatoes several times with a fork and place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 6 minutes or until tender. Allow potatoes to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, pepper and thyme. Stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp and add to the sauce mixture; mix well. Spoon into potato shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Microwave on high for 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
2 large baking potatoes
1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
Pierce potatoes several times with a fork and place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 6 minutes or until tender. Allow potatoes to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, pepper and thyme. Stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp and add to the sauce mixture; mix well. Spoon into potato shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Microwave on high for 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
Healthy recipe : Aunt Dorothy's Marinated Carrot Salad recipe.
Ingredients
2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 large onion, chopped
Directions
Place the carrots in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until carrots are tender. Do not over cook, the carrots should be firm but easy to bite into. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
In the container of a food processor or blender, combine the tomato soup, sugar, oil, vinegar, cayenne pepper, salt and mustard powder. Blend for about 3 minutes or until creamy.
In a large bowl, mix together the carrots, green, red and yellow bell peppers and onion. Toss with the dressing, cover and refrigerate overnight. The longer this salad is allowed to sit, the better it is.
2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 large onion, chopped
Directions
Place the carrots in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until carrots are tender. Do not over cook, the carrots should be firm but easy to bite into. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
In the container of a food processor or blender, combine the tomato soup, sugar, oil, vinegar, cayenne pepper, salt and mustard powder. Blend for about 3 minutes or until creamy.
In a large bowl, mix together the carrots, green, red and yellow bell peppers and onion. Toss with the dressing, cover and refrigerate overnight. The longer this salad is allowed to sit, the better it is.
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