Posts

Ingredients 1 cup strongly brewed coffee, cooled 1 cup milk, cold (whole, 2%, or skim, whatever you prefer) 2 heaping tablespoons instant vanilla pudding 1-3 teaspoons of sugar, depending on how sweet you like your coffee 2 cups of ice cubes (add more if you want a thicker smoothie) Preparation Add all of the ingredients to the blender and blend until no ice chunks remain. Done! Ideas you could add: Half a frozen banana (this will thicken the smoothie up even further) 2 Tablespoons of chocolate syrup a dash of ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon instant coffee (for super coffee flavor) 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract whipped cream on top!...

Ingredients approx 1/2lb sliced kielbasa or andouie 1T olive oil 1/3lb cubed smoked ham (a couple of thick deli slices) 5 ribs celery 1 onion 1 red bell pepper 1 green bell pepper 1T butter 3 tomatoes, seeded and cubed (or canned tomatoes out of season) 1 jalapeno 3 garlic cloves, chopped 3 large fresh sprigs oregano (leaves stripped and chopped) a few sprigs fresh thyme (leaves stripped and chopped)...

Ingredients 2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 cup creamed corn 2 tablespoons canola oil Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet into the oven. In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk together to combine well. In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs, and creamed corn, whisking together to combine thoroughly....

Ingredients 1 cup(s) couscous, (Moroccan pasta) 1 can(s) (13 3/4- to 14 1/2-ounce) chicken broth or vegetable broth 1/4 cup(s) olive oil 1/4 cup(s) frozen orange-juice concentrate, thawed 1/4 cup(s) balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt 1/4 teaspoon(s) coarsely ground black pepper 1 can(s) (15- to 19-ounce) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 3 green onions, chopped 1/2 cup(s) pitted prunes, chopped 1 small (about 1/2 pound) bunch spinach, tough stems removed...

Ingredients 2 tbsp oil 4 oz portabella mushrooms, diced 1 small onion, diced 1 small carrot, grated 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp ground coriander 8oz cream cheese (don’t use neufchatel) 1 package wonton wrappers cooking oil for frying Preparation Heat 2 tbsp oil over med-hi in sautee pan. Add onions, saute until onions are clear. Add mushrooms, carrots, salt, cumin, coriander, and sautee until all the water has evaporated from veggies....

Ingredients 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Buttermilk Biscuits (8 Count) 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Separate each biscuit into 2 layers, to make 16 biscuit rounds. Gather ends of each biscuit round, and gently pinch to seal; roll into ball....

Ingredients 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons orange juice 1 can (13.9 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Orange Rolls with Orange Icing (8 Count) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix all ingredients except rolls and icing. Spread in ungreased 9-inch round cake pan. Separate dough into 8 rolls; set icing aside. Place 1 roll in center of pan and remaining rolls around center roll....

Ingredients Puffs 1 cup water 1 stick butter or margarine 1 cup flour 4 eggs Filling 1 package vanilla instant pudding mix 1 cup cold milk 1/2 pint whipping cream Topping 1 ounce baking chocolate 1 Tbs butter or margarine 1 cup confectioners sugar and some to sprinkle on top of finished puffs. Preparation Puffs Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring water and butter to a rolling boil Stir in 1 cup flour and it will form a ball Beat in 4 eggs until smooth and creamy Drop by 1/8 cupfills onto ungreased cookie sheet....

Ingredients 1 (1-lb.) pkg. frozen small whole onions 1 (8-oz.) pkg. (3 cups) sliced fresh mushrooms 2 tablespoons dry sherry or chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves, crushed 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup skim milk 2 tablespoons light sour cream Preparation In large nonstick saucepan, combine onions and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Cover; cook 3 minutes. Drain well. Remove onions from saucepan; set aside. In same saucepan, combine mushrooms, sherry and tarragon....

Ingredients 4 cups chicken or turkey stock, preferably homemade 2 medium leeks, white and light-green parts only, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds and well washed Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 large egg yolks 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving 2 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice Chopped fresh dill and extra-virgin olive oil, for serving Preparation In a medium pot, bring stock and 2 cups water to a simmer over medium-high heat; add leeks and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 med onion chopped 2 cup potato chopped 2 cup carrot chopped 1 cup celery chopped 1 can tomato 2 lb beef chuck cubed 1 1/2 t worshestershire 1 1/2 t salt 1 t pepper Preparation Put all in pot add approx 2c beef broth to barely cover. Cook low 10 - 12 hours or high 5 - 7 hours

Ingredients 1 pkg Black Raspberry Jello 1 pkg Blackberry Jello 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup cold water 1 can mandarin orange sections, drained 1 can whole cranberry sauce 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Dissolve Jello packets in hot water and add cold water. Chill in refrigerator until partially thickened. Fold in remaining ingredients. Place in a mold. Chill until firm. Unmold onto a plate ( run hot water over the mold and place a plate under the overturned mold)

Ingredients 1/2 c. raisins 1/2 c. orange juice 8 slices cinnamon raisin bread cut into 1" cubes 3 t. melted butter ( plus extra for brushing pans) 2 cups milk 3 large eggs 1/3 c. sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract pinch of salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Brush a 2 quart casserole or 6 ramekins with melted butter. Combine raisins and orange juice in a bowl and allow to soak for 15 minutes....

Ingredients FOR THE BASIL PURÉE 1 cup basil leaves 1 cup Italian parsley leaves 3 garlic cloves, smashed to a paste 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper FOR THE PASTA 1 pound bucatini, spaghetti or linguine 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seed, optional 1/2 teaspoon peperoncino (hot red-pepper flakes) 4 pounds small clams, such as little neck or Manila, rinsed of sand...

Ingredients 9 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 lb. Italian turkey sausage 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 (15-oz.) container ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves 1 egg, beaten 16 oz. (4 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese 1 (48-oz.) jar (5 cups) spaghetti sauce 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Cook lasagna noodles to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Brown turkey sausage in large skillet until no longer pink....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees, with rack in upper third. Sift flour and salt into a bowl; set aside. Put butter into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl....

Ingredients 175g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 175g butter, cut into cubes 175g golden caster sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 50g sweetened tenderised coconut or desiccated coconut Finely grated zest and juice of 2 limes Preparation Preheat the oven to 180ºC and line a 990g loaf tin with the non-stick baking paper. Put the flour, baking powder, butter, sugar, eggs, coconut and lime zest and juice into a large bowl and mix together with an electric whisk....

Ingredients 18 Rhodes™ White Dinner Rolls, thawed 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup shredded, coconut 2 limes 1 cup powdered sugar 4 ounces cream cheese Preparation Cut each roll in half. In a small bowl combine sugar, coconut and zest from the limes. Dip each roll half into the melted butter and then in the coconut mixture. Place 3 coated roll halves in each cup of a sprayed muffin tin....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Farmhouse® Long Grain White Rice 1 cup water 2-1/2 cups milk 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk, stirred well 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons grated lime zest 2 Tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Place rice and water in medium saucepan with a heavy bottom. Bring just to a boil and then reduce heat to low boil. Cover and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 Cucumber sliced Fresh Spinach Lettuce- Choose your favorite! Roasted Bell Pepper 12 oz plain yogurt 1 t Fresh Dill chopped fine 2 t Lemon zest OR 1 t Lemon juice Preparation In a sealable container, combine the yogurt, dill, and lemon zest (or juice). Allow to marinate overnight before use. (If you do not have time, making it fresh is just fine too!) Using a large salad bowl, roughly chop or pull apart the spinach and lettuce and toss together....