Ingredients 1 box pound cake mix (I use Dromedary brand) 1/2 c. butter or margerine, melted 2 eggs BEAT ABOVE TOGETHER WELL and SPREAD INTO 13 x 9 GREASED AND FLOURED PAN in the same bowl now beat 8 oz cream cheese 2 eggs 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 10 oz confectioners sugar POUR ON TOP OF 1ST LAYER THEN ADD 1 c. chopped nuts (I use walnuts or pecans) on top...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon flour 1 1/2 cups half-and-half 1/2 cup chicken broth 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 (16-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained Salt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large skillet, heat butter until hot and melted. Add onion and saute over medium high to high heat, stirring, until soft. Stir in flour and cook a minute....
Ingredients 2 lbs zucchini 1 lb sliced mushrooms 6 TB butter 4 TB flour 2 cups of sour cream Preparation Cut zucchini into 1" slices. Cover zucchini in boiling water. Simmer zucchini for 3 minutes. Strain zucchini reserving 4 TB of cooking liquid. Melt butter in a large sauce pan. Cook mushrooms in the butter until tender. Stir in flour. Cook flour and mushrooms on medium for 2 minutes. Add sour cream and zucchini to the mushroom mixture....
Ingredients 6 oz. (2 1/2 cups) uncooked rainbow rotini (spiral pasta) 2 cups frozen broccoli 1 cup nonfat sour cream 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup skim milk 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breast 3/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 (4.5-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package, adding broccoli during last 5 minutes of cooking time....
Ingredients 300 mL whipping cream 1 ½ teaspoon cornflour 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped ½ bunch chives, finely chopped ¼ teaspoon chicken stock powder ¼ teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper 1 kg prawns, shelled with tails left on 2 cloves garlic, sliced thinly 1 teaspoon cornflour 1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation Combine first seven ingredients and set aside, preferably the day before needed. Mix garlic and cornflour with ½ the oil....
Ingredients 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup banana liqueur 4 bananas, sliced 1/4 cup dark rum 4 scoops vanilla ice cream Preparation Melt margarine in slow cooker by turning cooker on Low. It will take about 10 minutes. Mix in brown sugar when butter is melted. Gently stir in fresh bananas, banana liqueur and rum. Cook on Low for 1 hour. Spoon banana mixture over vanilla ice cream and serve....
Ingredients 1 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 cup pineapple juice 2/3 cup frozen whole strawberries 2 scoops orange sherbet 1 cup ice Preparation Combine all ingredients from the juicer in a blender and enjoy!
Ingredients 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, melted 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, drained and excess moisture squeezed out 1 can (7 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds, pecans or macadamia nuts 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Mix graham cracker crumbs and confectioners’ sugar....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter (have more on reserve if needed) 3 cups unsweetened coconut 3 T. rum 1/3 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts (1/4 for the mixture, the rest for topping) 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted Preparation I have learned that dried coconut can vary in terms of its “dryness” and this depends on its processing, the weather and so forth. So having extra butter and powdered sugar on hand in case you need them....
Ingredients 1 lb. Trader Joe’s supersweet frozen corn niblets, thawed 1 15 oz. can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 medium red bell pepper diced 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions 2 jarred Jalapeno peppers, chopped 2 tbsp fresh cilantro minced 2 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp ground coriander juice of one lime 1 tbsp olive oil Salt & pepper to taste...
Ingredients Place potatoes in casserole dish. Next spread sour cream. Sprinkle onions over sour cream. Add Cheddar cheese and cover with corn flakes coated with butter. Bake in 350 degree oven for 40-45 minutes. Preparation 1 lb. sliced potatoes, cooked 1 lb. Cheddar cheese, grated 1 regular container sour cream 1 onion, grated 1 bowl corn flakes 3 tbsp. butter
Ingredients 1 bunch fresh sage, stems removed 1 cup pecan halves 1 stick plus 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish 2 1/4 cups fine white or yellow cornmeal 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 cups best-quality buttermilk 8 large eggs, 5 beaten 3 cups coarsely chopped celery stalks (from 4 to 5), plus 1/4 cup pale, tender inner leaves for serving 3 cups coarsely chopped onions (from 2) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 cups turkey stock or low-sodium chicken broth, warmed Preparation Preheat oven to 200°F....
Ingredients 2-3 lbs. country style pork ribs 1 med onion, chopped 1/2 C. Beef Stock 32 oz. jar sauerkraut, washed and drained Preparation Cut ribs into chops and trim fat from chops Fry fat over medium heat Brown ribs in fat over medium heat Remove ribs and add onion. Brown onion with salt and pepper for approx. 10 minutes Remove onions from pan, add sauerkraut, mix with onions and add ribs....
Ingredients 1 can tomato bisque soup 1 8-oz. package cream cheese 2 packages unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup mayonnaise Preparation Heat soup, add cubed cream cheese, stir until smooth. Soften gelatin in 2 Tablespoons water, add to soup. Add other ingredients and 1 can crabmeat (2 cups). Mix well off heat. Pour into mold and chill. Serve with crackers or melba toast. You can substitute other cooked/flaked fish....
Ingredients 1 pound asparagus, chopped. 1/2 sweet onion 3 gloves garlic 4 cups vegetable stock salt to taste curry powder to taste 1/2 package cream cheese black pepper 2 tablespoons butter Preparation Melt butter in sauce pan. Add in chopped onion and garlic. Saute, but do not caramelize. Add in chopped asparagus and vegetable stock. Bring to boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Pour into blender or food processor and puree....
Ingredients 3/4 cup light cream cheese 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 Tbs. maple syrup 1 tsp. ground cinnamon –> Makes about 1 1/2 cups Preparation Combine cream cheese, pumpkin and brown sugar in electric mixer bowl; beat at medium speed until well blended. Add syrup and cinnamon, and beat until smooth. Cover, and chill 30 minutes. Nutritional Information Per TABLESPOON: Calories 31 Protein 1g Total fat 1g Carbs 4g Cholesterol 3mg Sodium 35mg Fiber 1g Sugars 4g
Ingredients One 10 ounce package of frozen chopped spinach (thawed) 1/4 cup of olive oil, divided 1 clove of garlic - crushed 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper 2 cubes of chicken bouillon 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese Salt & black pepper to taste Preparation In a medium sized skillet combine 4 tablespoons of olive oil (divided from the 1/4 cup), crushed garlic clove, spinach, bouillon cubes, and crushed red pepper....
Ingredients 1 package penne pasta salt for pasta and salt and pepper the sauce to taste olive oil to coat bottom of pan 1/2 med. onion 2 cloves of garlic fresh thyme crimini mushrooms red and yellow bell pepper spinach 1/3 cp. cream cheese 8 oz. chicken broth 1/4 cp. white wine (Chenin Blanc) bleu cheese crumbled to taste Preparation Prepare water for pasta, salt to taste, and cook pasta as you prepare the sauce....
Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 fennel bulb, cored and finely chopped 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 1 white onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon dried oregano Pinch of crushed red pepper 1 1/2 pounds cleaned squid-bodies cut into 1/2-inch rings, tentacles halved 2 cups dry white wine One 28-ounce can tomato puree 1 lemon-zest of one peeled in strips with a vegetable peeler Salt and freshly ground black pepper...
Ingredients Beef ribs–enought to feed a group! (about 5 pounds) Two lemons Two oranges One jar of your favorit BBQ sauce. Salt and Pepper Preparation Cut lemons and oranges into long spirals. Use generous salt and paper on the ribs and let sit out while you prepare the sauce. Pour BBQ sauce into saucepan and bring to boil. Add spiral-cut lemons and oranges, reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes....
