Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup sliced sweet onion (such as Vidalia) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup mayonnaise 16 slices baguette 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese Preparation Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add sliced onion and garlic to the skillet. Allow onion and garlic to brown, stirring occasionally about 15 minutes. In the meantime, place bread on baking sheet and broil on both sides....
Ingredients 1 lb. Piece Skirt steak (butterfly sliced) 1 cup Carne Asada Dry Rub Mix ( at Epicurious.com) ¼ cup Fresh squeezed orange juice ¼ cup Fresh squeezed key lime juice ¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil 1 cup Fresh chopped cilantro Salt to taste 1 Large Freezer bag Preparation Place the skirt steak in the large freezer bag. Add 1 cup of Carne Asada Dry Rub Mix. Seal the bag and shake well making sure the steak is completely covered with rub....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup raw or date sugar 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cloves (ground) 2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries 1/4 cup chopped dates 1 cup raw carrots, grated 1 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted...
Ingredients 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms 1 tablespoon butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper Toasted French bread baguette slices...
Ingredients 4 C water Salt 1 C Polenta 1 C Parmesan 2 T Olive Oil 8 C Packed Small Greens Chopped (Kale, Collards, Mustard, Spinach, etc.) 1 t Garlic Crushed Preparation Pour 3 cups of water into a sauce pan. Add about 1/2 t of salt and bring to a boil. In a bowl mix the polenta with 1 cup of cold water and mix until completely moistened. When the water boils turn down the heat to simmer and spoon in the wet polenta....
Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 bunches broccoli crowns 1/2 red pepper 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper Preparation Stir fry 8 minutes on medium.
Ingredients 1 Bag Of Broccoli (Heads)about 4 cups 1/2 Bag Coleslaw with carrots added or 1/2 Bag thick shredded carrots 1/2 Package of Real Bacon Bits 2 Cups Of Shredded Cheese 1/2 Cup Diced Onion 1/2 Cup Cashews (Optional) 1 Jar Coleslaw Dressing (Hidden Valley) or Dressing Mix: Mix together 1 Cup Mayonnaise 2 Tablespoons Vinegar 1/3 Cup Sugar Preparation Chop Broccoli in smaller peices. In a large bowel Mix Broccoli, shredded Coleslaw mix or carrots, 1/2 pack of bacon bits, shredded cheese, Diced Onions and Cashews....
Ingredients 1 Cup short or medium grain brown rice 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter ½ Teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cup of boiling water 2 small carrots, diced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 zuccinni, diced 1 yellow squash, diced ½ red bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic 2 Tablespoon fresh parsley ½ Tablespoon fresh or ¼ Teaspoon dried basil Juice of one lemon Extra Virgin Olive oil Salt and Pepper to taste...
Ingredients 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and scored 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons chopped blanched hazelnuts Ground pepper Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, bring water and coarse salt to a boil. Add brussels sprouts, trimmed and scored; reduce heat to a simmer. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 20 minutes (add more water if pan becomes dry). Uncover; raise heat to medium-high, and cook until water has evaporated....
Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, stems removed 1 tbsp each red wine and apple juice 1 tsp honey mustard 1/2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp each dried oregano and black pepper Preparation Steam green beans in a steamer basket for 5 minutes, or until tender. Transfer to serving bowl. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Add to beans and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Ingredients 1 Head of Cabbage 1 medium size tomato, diced 1 medium white onion, diced 1tbsp crushed garlic 450g Extra-lean ground beef 500mL Tomato Sauce 1 medium Jalapeno pepper, diced finely 1/2 can refried black beans (can omit or substitute non-refried) 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice Oregano (as desired) Preparation Original at: www.internetplus.com/thefunkstop As you can see, over time, I’ve added some ’non-standard’ items like the jalapeno and substituted brown rice for white....
Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups pecan halves Preparation Combine sugar, water, cinnamon and milk in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla; add pecan halves. Stir until pecans are evenly coated. (I lightly spray with non-stick on paper very lightly) Spread on wax paper to cool, separating pecan; cool completely before serving....
Ingredients 48 Hershey’s “Candy Cane” kisses (freeze for at least 24 hours prior to making cookies) 1 stick of butter softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 2 Tbsp milk Red and green sugar crystals Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Remove wrappers from candy and set aside. Beat butter, sugar, egg and vanilla in a large bowl until well blended....
Ingredients 2 pounds large yellow or white onions, thinly sliced 2 large shallots, thinly sliced (about 6 ounces total) 4 sprigs thyme 1/4 cup olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar 2 cups sour cream 1/4 cup minced fresh chives 1/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons onion powder Preparation Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix onions, shallots, thyme sprigs, and oil in a large roasting pan....
Ingredients 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 1 1/2 cups finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 egg 1 teaspoon water 2 teaspoons sesame seed 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley blend (from 4.8-oz jar) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease large cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray....
Ingredients 2 cup Macaroni 1 lb. hamburger 1 small onion 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese – shredded 1 Tomato Pickle slices or chopped pickle Ketchup Preparation Chop onion and tomato. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion 4 minutes, or until meat is browned. Toss with coked pasta. Spoon onto plate. Top with cheese, tomato, pickle and ketchup.
Ingredients 12 oz. jumbo pasta shells 8 oz. silken tofu, mashed 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese 1/2 cup parmesean cheese 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 clove garlic, minced Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shells to the boiling water and cook for 8 minutes; drain. Mix the tofu, spinach, cottage cheese, parmesan, 1/2 cup mozzarella, the egg and garlic in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1 leek, white and light green parts only, cut into semicircles 6 ears fresh corn 6 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch-thick semicircles (3 cups) 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage 5 large eggs 4 large egg yolks 1 1-pound loaf Italian-style semolina bread, cut into 1-inch cubes...
Ingredients Brie 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 apple, chopped 1/4 cup dried cranberries Preparation Mix all ingredients together except the brie. Slice the brie in half horizontally & put on a microwave-able plate or container. Put 1/2 the mix on the brie, cover with the remainder of the brie, and top with the remaining mix. Microwave 2-3 minutes or til brie is softened. Enjoy!
Ingredients 2 cups brown rice, cooked 1 can chick peas 1/2 cup, pine nuts 4 tomatoes cubed 2 cucumbers, peeled, cubed 4 oz fetta cheese a handful of chopped fresh basil or mint a handful of chopped spinach (optional) for the dressing 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 cloves crushed garlic salt and pepper to taste Preparation Simply mix all salad ingredients together. Then mix dressing ingredients, and pour over salad and mix, 30 minutes before serving....
