Ingredients 1 box Duncan Hines Yellow Cake Mix 1 can coconut milk (not cream of coconut) 1 can sweetened condensed milk 8 ounces of Cool Whip thawed 1 regular size package of shredded coconut Preparation Bake cake according to package directions in a 9"x13" size greased pan. While still warm, poke several holes in the top of the cake. Combine coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk and pour over the cake....
Ingredients 1 cup cantaloupe, cut into bite sized pieces 1 cup honeydew melon, cut into bite sized pieces 1 cup pineapple, cut into bite sized pieces 1/2 cup green grapes, cut in half 1/2 cup red grapes, cut in half 1 pint organic strawberries, cut in half or quarters 1/2-1 pint blueberries 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided Preparation Mix all ingredients together, reserving 1/4 cup of coconut. Sprinkle the reserved coconut over the top for a beautiful looking fruit salad....
Ingredients Bread-preferably dayold white country style torn in 1-inch pieces = 2 cups Water about 6 3/4 cups COLD Garlic- 1 TBSP coarsely chopped* Almonds- 2 cups blanched if you can suggest getting Spanish Almonds in spcialty stores Salt 2 1/4 tsp. Sherry Vinegar - 1/4 cup Olive Oil extra virgin 1/2 cup Grapes(Green)halved and seeded for garnish Preparation 1.Soak day-old bread in 1 11/3 cup cold water in med. bowl 10 min....
Ingredients 2 cups buttermilk 1 tablespoon hot sauce 3 lbs chicken, boneless, skinless 1/2 cup egg substitute 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, whole-grain 1 cup corn flakes 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1 tablespoon dried oregano cooking spray Preparation Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a bowl. Place chicken in a shallow pan and pour buttermilk mixture over chicken. Cover tightly and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Preheat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more, softened, for pans 1 2/3 cups unbleached all- purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal) 4 large eggs, room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla paste or extract 3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature 10 cream-filled chocolate cookies, such as Oreos, broken into bite-size pieces Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush a 9-by-13-inch or 8-by-12-inch baking pan with butter....
Ingredients Steam green beans on steamer rack in large saucepot 6-7 minutes. Transfer to bowl of ice water. Whisk lemon juice with salt and pepper in large mixing bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil.Stir in mint.Drain beans and pat dry. Add shrimp, cucumber,beans and onion to dressing mixture;toss well. Line 4 individual serving plates with lettuce leaves.Divide shrimp salad mixture between lettuce-lined plates. Sprinkle each with feta. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired....
Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup milk 1 cup margarine or butter, softened 2 tsp. vanilla. 1 box cornstarch 1 cup flour Preparation Cream sugar and butter/margarine. Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla. Gradually add cornstarch and flour. (I usually do so in portions of a third) When dough becomes too thick for the mixer, knead by hand for a few minutes. Shape into pretzels. Portion size is about a teaspoon of dough, though it depends on what size cookie you want....
Ingredients 1 small zucchini 12 raw jumbo shrimp,peeled and deveined,tail on 1/2 c. crabmeat 1 T. chili sauce 2 T. capers 2 dashes of hot sauce 1 3oz.pkg cream cheese 4 T. olive oil 1 T. chopped fresh Tarragon Juice of 1 Lemon Salt and freshly cracked black pepper Preparation Whisk together Olive Oil,Lemon Juice and Tarragon in medium bowl.Using a vegetable peeler,slice thin ribbons of Zucchini,you will need 12.Toss Zucchini in the olive oil marinade,adding salt and pepper to taste....
Ingredients 1 cup Long-grain Brown Rice 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil ½ Shallot - Finely chopped 3 Garlic cloves - Finley minced ¾ cup Cilantro - Finley chopped ½ cup Dried Cranberries Preparation Bring 2 cups of water, the rice, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Let the rice boil until some of the water is absorbed into the rice and the bubbles are popping closer to the surface of the rice, about 4 minutes....
Ingredients one pkg light cream cheese one pkg crab meat 1 tbsp white wine one green onion Preparation one pkg light cream cheese ( or fat free) One pkg crab meat 1 tbsp white wine one chopped green onion. Mix together in glass or tin pie plate. smooth so its even,,,bake at 325 for 20 minutes, microwave on high for 1 minute, or BBQ till it bubbles slghtly. serve with nacho chips, pita bread, or bread sticks enjoy this quick and easy recipe
Ingredients 1 medium tomato, diced ½ cup finely chopped roasted sweet red peppers ¼ cup finely chopped red onions ¼ cup minced fresh basil ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 small head broccoli, separated into florets 4 ounces carrots, cut into 1" pieces 1 can (10 ¾ ounces) condensed low-fat cream of mushroom soup 1 cup low-sodium vegetable stock ¼ teaspoon curry powder ½ cup nonfat yogurt Preparation In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, red peppers, onions, basil and black pepper; set aside....
Ingredients 8 egg yolks 1/3 cup granulated white sugar 2 cups heavy cream 1 vanilla bean (can substitute with 1 tsp vanilla extract) 1/4 cup granulated white sugar (for the caramelized tops) Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is thick and pale yellow. Split vanilla bean lengthwise, and scrape seeds out of pod with knife. (Pod can later be used in an impromptu stovetop potpourri with water, cinnamon and cloves....
Ingredients 3 strips bacon, chopped 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onion 1 cup strong black coffee or beef broth 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 1/2 pounds boneless beef chunk, cut into 1-inch cubes, well trimmed 2 large bay leaves 3 pounds Idaho potatoes, scrubbed and peeled, then halved 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar or Monterey pepper jack cheese, or more to taste Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste...
Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more, room-temperature, for bowl and dish 1 medium russet potato (8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/4 cups) 1 cup whole milk 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (not rapid-rise; one whole 1/4-ounce envelope) 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 3 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 2/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Large pinch kosher salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt Preparation Dough: Brush a large bowl with butter; set aside....
Ingredients Base: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 8-10 canned or bottled oil cured anchovies, diced 4-6 cloves garlic, sliced thinly 2 bay leaves ½ cup diced celery 1 large onion, diced 1 roasted red bell pepper, diced 1 cup red wine 3 Tbsp cider vinegar 1 quart fish or chicken stock 3 Tbsp clam juice 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 cup V8 juice ¼ cup fresh parsley...
Ingredients 2 potatoes peeled & chopped 1 large can chopped clams ½ cup butter 4 cloves minced garlic 2 leeks chopped (white part only) 2 stalks celery chopped ½ tsp. white pepper 1 bay leaf ¼ tsp. thyme ½ tsp. salt ½ cup flour 24 oz. clam juice 1 pint heavy whipping cream Preparation Boil the potatoes for about 6 minutes and set aside. Drain clams and reserve liquid. In large pot combine butter & garlic & sauté for 2-3 minutes....
Ingredients 1 egg yolk 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp vinegar (Ones to try: White, white wine or apple cider vinegar.) 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard Sea salt, to taste 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Preparation In a food processor, blend first 5 ingredients. With food processor running, slowly pour in oil. For best results, chill before serving.
Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2 cups blueberries-or raspberries, blackberries, apples (cherries would be good too) TOPPING 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup flour 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 cup butter Preparation Mix sugar, butter & egg until creamy add milk slowly. Mix dry ingredients together (flour, baking powder, salt) and add to butter mixture. Mixture will be firm....
Ingredients 6 ounces finely ground espresso beans 4 cups cool water Milk, for serving Preparation Stir together ground coffee and water in a pitcher. Cover and let sit overnight at room temperature. Strain coffee through a fine sieve lined with a coffee filter, letting it drip into another container. Refrigerate up to 3 days. To serve, fill tall glasses with ice. Add 1/3 cup cold coffee to each, then top each with milk....
Ingredients 1 head napa or savoy cabbage, shredded 4 carrots, shredded 2 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped Leaves from 1 bunch fresh mint, for garnish Dressing: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon ground chipotle 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 lemon, juiced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Combine the cabbage, carrots, apples, onion, and pecans in a large bowl....
