Chinese Style Sesame Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/8 cup vinegar
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon chile paste
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a saucepan, mix together sugar and cornstarch. stir in chicken broth, water, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste, and garlic. bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.

Absolutely Excellent Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sour milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
• in a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla and sour milk. combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, gradually stir into the creamed mixture. finally, stir in the rolled oats, and your choice of additions. drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
• bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Moist And Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 cup reduced fat margarine
• 1/2 cup reduced fat peanut butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt

Recipe

• mix margarine, peanut butter, sugar and egg. stir in baking powder, baking soda, salt and flour.
• chill dough for several hours or overnight.
• roll dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. place 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet. flatten crisscross style with a fork dipped in flour or sugar.
• bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).

The Best Doggy Biscuits!

Ingredients

• Servings: 42
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a cookie sheet.
• in a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, cornmeal and salt. mix in the oil, egg and water to make a soft dough that is not too sticky. you may add more flour if needed. roll teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place on the prepared cookie sheet. flatten slightly.
• bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until nicely browned and firm. cool completely, then store in an airtight container.

Panzanella Panini

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 french deli roll, split
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 slices mozzarella cheese
• 1 small tomato, sliced
• 4 fresh basil leaves
• olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• preheat a skillet over medium-low heat.
• sprinkle cut sides of roll with balsamic vinegar. layer one slice of mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, basil leaves, and the remaining slice of mozzarella cheese on the roll. close sandwich; rub outside with olive oil.
• place sandwich in preheated skillet; top with another heavy skillet to press. cook until bread is toasted and golden, about 3 minutes. flip sandwich; top with skillet. cook second side until toasted, about an additional 2 minutes.

Microwave Baked Apples

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 apples
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 7 mins Cook Time: 4 mins Ready Time: 11 mins


• core the apples, leaving the bottom intact.
• in a bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. spoon the sugar mixture into the apples and set a teaspoon (or more to your taste) of butter on top of each apple. place the apples in a deep casserole dish and cover.
• microwave for 3 1/2 to 4 minutes or until tender. let the apples sit for a couple minutes before serving.

Candy Cane Cocoa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups milk
• 3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 4 peppermint candy canes, crushed
• 1 cup whipped cream
• 4 small peppermint candy canes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a saucepan, heat milk until hot, but not boiling. whisk in the chocolate and the crushed peppermint candies until melted and smooth. pour hot cocoa into four mugs, and garnish with whipped cream. serve each with a candy cane stirring stick.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 cup butter
• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup natural peanut butter
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• cream butter or margarine with brown sugar and sugar. add egg and vanilla. mix well. stir in peanut butter, baking soda, and salt. make sure it is well blended. add flour and chocolate chips.
• drop teaspoons of cookie dough then flatten with fork slightly on greased cookie sheet. bake for 5-6 minutes or until just showing a hint of brown on edges. don't overcook. let cool on cookie sheet for 5 -10 minutes. then transfer to cooling rack.

Absolutely Excellent Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sour milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
• in a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla and sour milk. combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, gradually stir into the creamed mixture. finally, stir in the rolled oats, and your choice of additions. drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
• bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Jill's Hash Brown Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can campbell's® condensed cream of mushroom soup (regular, 98% fat free or 25% less sodium)
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1 (32 ounce) package frozen hash-brown potatoes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
• ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup crushed corn flakes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• mix soup, sour cream, butter, potatoes, onion, cheese and black pepper to taste in 3-quart shallow baking dish. sprinkle corn flakes over potato mixture.
• bake at 350 degrees f for 45 minutes or until hot.

Slow Cooker Macaroni And Cheese Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups evaporated milk
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 1/2 cups cubed cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package macaroni

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 40 mins


• combine in slow cooker: evaporated milk, paprika, salt, egg, butter and cheese; stir. cook on high for 1 hour.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• stir cooked macaroni into cheese sauce, reduce temperature to low and cook for 3 to 5 hours.

Perfect Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour three 9 inch round cake pans. stir together the cocoa and boiling water from the first set of ingredients. set aside to cool. sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder, set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. add the dry ingredients alternately with the cocoa mixture. mix only until combined. divide evenly between the three prepared pans, and spread the batter out flat.
• bake for 18 to 22 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, and the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan. cool cakes on a wire rack.
• in a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla. when the cream becomes thick, add the confectioners' sugar and continue to whip until stiff but not too grainy. divide into three parts and spread onto two of the cooled layers. stack the layers onto a nice plate, putting the two creamed ones on the bottom. place the plain layer on the top. if there is a hump on the top of the cake, trim it off with a long serrated knife. frost the sides with the chocolate buttercream frosting.
• to make the frosting, beat the remaining ingredients, butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and cocoa until light and fluffy, about 7 to 10 minutes. frost sides of the cake, leaving a ridge that sticks up over the top edge. spread the remaining cream filling over the top of the cake. garnish with sprinkles, chocolate curls or seasonal fresh fruit.

Coconut Cream Pie Iv

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• 3 egg whites
• 6 tablespoons sugar

Recipe

• combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, salt and milk in a heavy saucepan. cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. continue to boil for one minute. remove from heat.
• in a medium bowl, beat the 3 egg yolks. gradually stir in 1/4 of the hot mixture into yolks. pour yolks back into remaining hot mixture stirring constantly. cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. remove from heat and add butter, vanilla and coconut. pour into baked pie shell. cool in refrigerator.
• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c)
• in a medium glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. slowly add 6 tablespoons sugar while continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. spread meringue over pie, sealing to the edges and sprinkle with coconut.
• bake in the preheated oven until meringue is toasted, 10 to 15 minutes.

Eric's Best New York Style Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 1/8 cup cornstarch
• 1 fluid ounce amaretto liqueur
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 eggs
• 1 egg yolks

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• bring all ingredients to room temperature. place oven shelf in the center of oven and preheat to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). wrap the outside of a 9 inch springform pan with foil. generously butter the inside of the pan.
• in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. mix in sugar and cornstarch. blend in sour cream and whipping cream. add amaretto and vanilla. stir in eggs and egg yolk one at a time, mixing thoroughly between each addition. pour batter into prepared pan.
• pour mixture into prepared springform pan. place pan in another pan at least one inch wider than cake pan and add warm water to the outer pan to create a water bath for the cake (this prevents cracks in your cheesecake). bake on the center rack of oven for 70 minutes.
• turn oven off and allow to cool with oven door open for one hour. then remove cake from water bath and chill at least 3 hours before removing from springform pan.

Zucchini Cobbler

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 5 cups zucchini - peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups butter, chilled
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• place zucchini and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. cook, covered, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, or until tender. stir in 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. simmer 1 minute longer, remove from heat, and set aside.
• in a large mixing bowl, combine flour and 1 1/2 cups sugar. cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir 1/2 cup crumb mixture into zucchini mixture. press half the remaining crumb mixture into the prepared pan. spread zucchini evenly over crust. crumble remaining crumb mixture over zucchini, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
• bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.

Perfect Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour three 9 inch round cake pans. stir together the cocoa and boiling water from the first set of ingredients. set aside to cool. sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder, set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. add the dry ingredients alternately with the cocoa mixture. mix only until combined. divide evenly between the three prepared pans, and spread the batter out flat.
• bake for 18 to 22 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, and the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan. cool cakes on a wire rack.
• in a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla. when the cream becomes thick, add the confectioners' sugar and continue to whip until stiff but not too grainy. divide into three parts and spread onto two of the cooled layers. stack the layers onto a nice plate, putting the two creamed ones on the bottom. place the plain layer on the top. if there is a hump on the top of the cake, trim it off with a long serrated knife. frost the sides with the chocolate buttercream frosting.
• to make the frosting, beat the remaining ingredients, butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and cocoa until light and fluffy, about 7 to 10 minutes. frost sides of the cake, leaving a ridge that sticks up over the top edge. spread the remaining cream filling over the top of the cake. garnish with sprinkles, chocolate curls or seasonal fresh fruit.

New Duchess Spice Cake With Maple Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon maple flavored extract
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans or one oblong pan.
• sift flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt together. add brown sugar, 2/3 cup shortening, and buttermilk. beat 2 minutes. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 to 35 minutes or oblong pan for 45 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean. cool. frost.
• to make frosting: cream butter and 1/2 cup shortening together. add maple flavoring. gradually add confectioners' sugar. gradually add milk and continue beating until light and airy. add more milk if necessary. color with maple coloring, if desired.

New Duchess Spice Cake With Maple Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon maple flavored extract
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans or one oblong pan.
• sift flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt together. add brown sugar, 2/3 cup shortening, and buttermilk. beat 2 minutes. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 to 35 minutes or oblong pan for 45 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean. cool. frost.
• to make frosting: cream butter and 1/2 cup shortening together. add maple flavoring. gradually add confectioners' sugar. gradually add milk and continue beating until light and airy. add more milk if necessary. color with maple coloring, if desired.

Microwave Baked Apples

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 apples
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 7 mins Cook Time: 4 mins Ready Time: 11 mins


• core the apples, leaving the bottom intact.
• in a bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. spoon the sugar mixture into the apples and set a teaspoon (or more to your taste) of butter on top of each apple. place the apples in a deep casserole dish and cover.
• microwave for 3 1/2 to 4 minutes or until tender. let the apples sit for a couple minutes before serving.

Slow Cooker Macaroni And Cheese Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups evaporated milk
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 1/2 cups cubed cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package macaroni

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 40 mins


• combine in slow cooker: evaporated milk, paprika, salt, egg, butter and cheese; stir. cook on high for 1 hour.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• stir cooked macaroni into cheese sauce, reduce temperature to low and cook for 3 to 5 hours.

Pizza Crust For Bread Machine

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup semolina flour
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Recipe

• place all ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer. select dough cycle.
• remove after rise cycle and use with your favorite pizza recipe.

Zucchini Cobbler

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 5 cups zucchini - peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups butter, chilled
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• place zucchini and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. cook, covered, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, or until tender. stir in 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. simmer 1 minute longer, remove from heat, and set aside.
• in a large mixing bowl, combine flour and 1 1/2 cups sugar. cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir 1/2 cup crumb mixture into zucchini mixture. press half the remaining crumb mixture into the prepared pan. spread zucchini evenly over crust. crumble remaining crumb mixture over zucchini, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
• bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.

Coconut Cream Pie Iv

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• 3 egg whites
• 6 tablespoons sugar

Recipe

• combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, salt and milk in a heavy saucepan. cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. continue to boil for one minute. remove from heat.
• in a medium bowl, beat the 3 egg yolks. gradually stir in 1/4 of the hot mixture into yolks. pour yolks back into remaining hot mixture stirring constantly. cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. remove from heat and add butter, vanilla and coconut. pour into baked pie shell. cool in refrigerator.
• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c)
• in a medium glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. slowly add 6 tablespoons sugar while continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. spread meringue over pie, sealing to the edges and sprinkle with coconut.
• bake in the preheated oven until meringue is toasted, 10 to 15 minutes.

Slow Cooker Macaroni And Cheese Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups evaporated milk
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 1/2 cups cubed cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package macaroni

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 40 mins


• combine in slow cooker: evaporated milk, paprika, salt, egg, butter and cheese; stir. cook on high for 1 hour.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• stir cooked macaroni into cheese sauce, reduce temperature to low and cook for 3 to 5 hours.

Zucchini Cobbler

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 5 cups zucchini - peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups butter, chilled
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• place zucchini and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. cook, covered, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, or until tender. stir in 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. simmer 1 minute longer, remove from heat, and set aside.
• in a large mixing bowl, combine flour and 1 1/2 cups sugar. cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir 1/2 cup crumb mixture into zucchini mixture. press half the remaining crumb mixture into the prepared pan. spread zucchini evenly over crust. crumble remaining crumb mixture over zucchini, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
• bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.

Slow Cooker Macaroni And Cheese Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups evaporated milk
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 1/2 cups cubed cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package macaroni

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 40 mins


• combine in slow cooker: evaporated milk, paprika, salt, egg, butter and cheese; stir. cook on high for 1 hour.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• stir cooked macaroni into cheese sauce, reduce temperature to low and cook for 3 to 5 hours.

Coconut Cream Pie Iv

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• 3 egg whites
• 6 tablespoons sugar

Recipe

• combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, salt and milk in a heavy saucepan. cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. continue to boil for one minute. remove from heat.
• in a medium bowl, beat the 3 egg yolks. gradually stir in 1/4 of the hot mixture into yolks. pour yolks back into remaining hot mixture stirring constantly. cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. remove from heat and add butter, vanilla and coconut. pour into baked pie shell. cool in refrigerator.
• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c)
• in a medium glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. slowly add 6 tablespoons sugar while continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. spread meringue over pie, sealing to the edges and sprinkle with coconut.
• bake in the preheated oven until meringue is toasted, 10 to 15 minutes.

Perfect Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour three 9 inch round cake pans. stir together the cocoa and boiling water from the first set of ingredients. set aside to cool. sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder, set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. add the dry ingredients alternately with the cocoa mixture. mix only until combined. divide evenly between the three prepared pans, and spread the batter out flat.
• bake for 18 to 22 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, and the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan. cool cakes on a wire rack.
• in a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla. when the cream becomes thick, add the confectioners' sugar and continue to whip until stiff but not too grainy. divide into three parts and spread onto two of the cooled layers. stack the layers onto a nice plate, putting the two creamed ones on the bottom. place the plain layer on the top. if there is a hump on the top of the cake, trim it off with a long serrated knife. frost the sides with the chocolate buttercream frosting.
• to make the frosting, beat the remaining ingredients, butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and cocoa until light and fluffy, about 7 to 10 minutes. frost sides of the cake, leaving a ridge that sticks up over the top edge. spread the remaining cream filling over the top of the cake. garnish with sprinkles, chocolate curls or seasonal fresh fruit.

Zucchini Cobbler

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 5 cups zucchini - peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups butter, chilled
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• place zucchini and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. cook, covered, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, or until tender. stir in 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. simmer 1 minute longer, remove from heat, and set aside.
• in a large mixing bowl, combine flour and 1 1/2 cups sugar. cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir 1/2 cup crumb mixture into zucchini mixture. press half the remaining crumb mixture into the prepared pan. spread zucchini evenly over crust. crumble remaining crumb mixture over zucchini, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
• bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.

Perfect Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour three 9 inch round cake pans. stir together the cocoa and boiling water from the first set of ingredients. set aside to cool. sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder, set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. add the dry ingredients alternately with the cocoa mixture. mix only until combined. divide evenly between the three prepared pans, and spread the batter out flat.
• bake for 18 to 22 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, and the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan. cool cakes on a wire rack.
• in a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla. when the cream becomes thick, add the confectioners' sugar and continue to whip until stiff but not too grainy. divide into three parts and spread onto two of the cooled layers. stack the layers onto a nice plate, putting the two creamed ones on the bottom. place the plain layer on the top. if there is a hump on the top of the cake, trim it off with a long serrated knife. frost the sides with the chocolate buttercream frosting.
• to make the frosting, beat the remaining ingredients, butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and cocoa until light and fluffy, about 7 to 10 minutes. frost sides of the cake, leaving a ridge that sticks up over the top edge. spread the remaining cream filling over the top of the cake. garnish with sprinkles, chocolate curls or seasonal fresh fruit.

Nana Dot's Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup currants
• 2 teaspoons caraway seed (optional)
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 2 baking sheets.
• stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl until evenly blended. cut in the butter using a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. stir in the raisins, currants, and caraway seeds, then make a well in the center and pour in the milk and vinegar. stir with a spoon until the dry ingredients are moistened.
• turn the dough out onto a well floured work surface, and knead gently 8 to 10 times. divide the dough into two balls, and place onto the prepared baking sheets.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and bake until the top of the bread is golden brown, about 15 minutes more.

Nana Dot's Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup currants
• 2 teaspoons caraway seed (optional)
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 2 baking sheets.
• stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl until evenly blended. cut in the butter using a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. stir in the raisins, currants, and caraway seeds, then make a well in the center and pour in the milk and vinegar. stir with a spoon until the dry ingredients are moistened.
• turn the dough out onto a well floured work surface, and knead gently 8 to 10 times. divide the dough into two balls, and place onto the prepared baking sheets.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and bake until the top of the bread is golden brown, about 15 minutes more.

Low Fat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/3 cups low-fat buttermilk
• 2/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 2/3 cup low-fat sour cream
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a bowl. stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Eric's Best New York Style Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 1/8 cup cornstarch
• 1 fluid ounce amaretto liqueur
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 eggs
• 1 egg yolks

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• bring all ingredients to room temperature. place oven shelf in the center of oven and preheat to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). wrap the outside of a 9 inch springform pan with foil. generously butter the inside of the pan.
• in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. mix in sugar and cornstarch. blend in sour cream and whipping cream. add amaretto and vanilla. stir in eggs and egg yolk one at a time, mixing thoroughly between each addition. pour batter into prepared pan.
• pour mixture into prepared springform pan. place pan in another pan at least one inch wider than cake pan and add warm water to the outer pan to create a water bath for the cake (this prevents cracks in your cheesecake). bake on the center rack of oven for 70 minutes.
• turn oven off and allow to cool with oven door open for one hour. then remove cake from water bath and chill at least 3 hours before removing from springform pan.

Pizza Crust For Bread Machine

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup semolina flour
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Recipe

• place all ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer. select dough cycle.
• remove after rise cycle and use with your favorite pizza recipe.

Low Fat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/3 cups low-fat buttermilk
• 2/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 2/3 cup low-fat sour cream
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a bowl. stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

New Duchess Spice Cake With Maple Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon maple flavored extract
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans or one oblong pan.
• sift flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt together. add brown sugar, 2/3 cup shortening, and buttermilk. beat 2 minutes. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 to 35 minutes or oblong pan for 45 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean. cool. frost.
• to make frosting: cream butter and 1/2 cup shortening together. add maple flavoring. gradually add confectioners' sugar. gradually add milk and continue beating until light and airy. add more milk if necessary. color with maple coloring, if desired.

Nana Dot's Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup currants
• 2 teaspoons caraway seed (optional)
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 2 baking sheets.
• stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl until evenly blended. cut in the butter using a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. stir in the raisins, currants, and caraway seeds, then make a well in the center and pour in the milk and vinegar. stir with a spoon until the dry ingredients are moistened.
• turn the dough out onto a well floured work surface, and knead gently 8 to 10 times. divide the dough into two balls, and place onto the prepared baking sheets.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and bake until the top of the bread is golden brown, about 15 minutes more.

New Duchess Spice Cake With Maple Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon maple flavored extract
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans or one oblong pan.
• sift flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt together. add brown sugar, 2/3 cup shortening, and buttermilk. beat 2 minutes. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 to 35 minutes or oblong pan for 45 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean. cool. frost.
• to make frosting: cream butter and 1/2 cup shortening together. add maple flavoring. gradually add confectioners' sugar. gradually add milk and continue beating until light and airy. add more milk if necessary. color with maple coloring, if desired.

Eric's Best New York Style Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 1/8 cup cornstarch
• 1 fluid ounce amaretto liqueur
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 eggs
• 1 egg yolks

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• bring all ingredients to room temperature. place oven shelf in the center of oven and preheat to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). wrap the outside of a 9 inch springform pan with foil. generously butter the inside of the pan.
• in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. mix in sugar and cornstarch. blend in sour cream and whipping cream. add amaretto and vanilla. stir in eggs and egg yolk one at a time, mixing thoroughly between each addition. pour batter into prepared pan.
• pour mixture into prepared springform pan. place pan in another pan at least one inch wider than cake pan and add warm water to the outer pan to create a water bath for the cake (this prevents cracks in your cheesecake). bake on the center rack of oven for 70 minutes.
• turn oven off and allow to cool with oven door open for one hour. then remove cake from water bath and chill at least 3 hours before removing from springform pan.

Nana Dot's Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup currants
• 2 teaspoons caraway seed (optional)
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 2 baking sheets.
• stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl until evenly blended. cut in the butter using a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. stir in the raisins, currants, and caraway seeds, then make a well in the center and pour in the milk and vinegar. stir with a spoon until the dry ingredients are moistened.
• turn the dough out onto a well floured work surface, and knead gently 8 to 10 times. divide the dough into two balls, and place onto the prepared baking sheets.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and bake until the top of the bread is golden brown, about 15 minutes more.

Baked Doughnuts

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 18 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet, or donut baking pan.
• in a medium bowl, mix sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and flour. mix buttermilk, eggs, honey and butter in a separate medium bowl, and stir into the dry ingredients. spoon the mixture onto the prepared pan in doughnut shapes.
• bake 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.

Baked Doughnuts

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 18 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet, or donut baking pan.
• in a medium bowl, mix sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and flour. mix buttermilk, eggs, honey and butter in a separate medium bowl, and stir into the dry ingredients. spoon the mixture onto the prepared pan in doughnut shapes.
• bake 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.

Stef's Super Cheesy Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 cups parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 (1 pound) loaf french bread, halved lengthwise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• combine the butter, mayonnaise, green onions, garlic, parmesan cheese, and monterey jack cheese in a large bowl. cut each half of french bread into 4 pieces. spread the cheese mixture evenly on the bread pieces.
• bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. set the oven to broil; broil until hot and bubbly, about 2 additional minutes.

Pizza Crust For Bread Machine

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup semolina flour
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Recipe

• place all ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer. select dough cycle.
• remove after rise cycle and use with your favorite pizza recipe.

Stef's Super Cheesy Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 cups parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 (1 pound) loaf french bread, halved lengthwise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• combine the butter, mayonnaise, green onions, garlic, parmesan cheese, and monterey jack cheese in a large bowl. cut each half of french bread into 4 pieces. spread the cheese mixture evenly on the bread pieces.
• bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. set the oven to broil; broil until hot and bubbly, about 2 additional minutes.

Moist And Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 cup reduced fat margarine
• 1/2 cup reduced fat peanut butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt

Recipe

• mix margarine, peanut butter, sugar and egg. stir in baking powder, baking soda, salt and flour.
• chill dough for several hours or overnight.
• roll dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. place 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet. flatten crisscross style with a fork dipped in flour or sugar.
• bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).

Moist And Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 cup reduced fat margarine
• 1/2 cup reduced fat peanut butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt

Recipe

• mix margarine, peanut butter, sugar and egg. stir in baking powder, baking soda, salt and flour.
• chill dough for several hours or overnight.
• roll dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. place 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet. flatten crisscross style with a fork dipped in flour or sugar.
• bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).

Dijon Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1/3 cup dijon mustard
• 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
• arrange the salmon skin side down in the prepared pan, and lightly coat with the dijon mustard. place the garlic and onion slices on the salmon fillets. season with tarragon, salt, and pepper.
• bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until salmon is easily flaked with a fork.

Basic Truffles

Ingredients

• Servings: 35
• 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine chocolate and cream. cook, stirring, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. remove from heat and whisk in flavoring. pour into a small dish and refrigerate until set, but not hard, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. use to fill candies or form balls and roll in toppings.

Strawberry Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup light olive oil
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 pint chopped fresh strawberries

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups.
• in a large bowl, mix flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. in a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, olive oil and sugar. mix in strawberries. stir strawberry mixture into oat mixture just until evenly moist. spoon into prepared muffin cups.
• bake 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Sweet Grilled Corn

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 ears corn, husk and silk removed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons macadamia nut oil
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon crushed rosemary
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• soak corn in cold water for 1 to 3 hours.
• stir together macadamia nut oil and melted butter in a bowl. season with garlic, rosemary, sage, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir in parmesan cheese.
• drain corn and pat dry. spread butter mixture evenly over each ear of corn, and place each piece on a square of aluminum foil. tightly wrap each ear and puncture to allow excess steam to escape while grilling.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
• grill the corn cobs until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes, turning frequently. remove from the grill and check for doneness; if the corn is not done, continue cooking an additional 5 minutes.

Strawberry Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup light olive oil
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 pint chopped fresh strawberries

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups.
• in a large bowl, mix flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. in a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, olive oil and sugar. mix in strawberries. stir strawberry mixture into oat mixture just until evenly moist. spoon into prepared muffin cups.
• bake 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Basic Truffles

Ingredients

• Servings: 35
• 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine chocolate and cream. cook, stirring, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. remove from heat and whisk in flavoring. pour into a small dish and refrigerate until set, but not hard, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. use to fill candies or form balls and roll in toppings.

Last Minute Chicken Dinner

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower combination
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat oil in large frying pan over medium high heat. cook potatoes, stirring frequently until tender-crisp. stir in chicken, and cook until no longer pink. reduce heat to medium. stir in condensed soup, milk, onion, and garlic powder. arrange vegetables on top, and sprinkle with parsley, marjoram and basil. cover, and simmer over low heat until chicken is cooked through, and vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. remove from heat, and stir in parmesan.

Creamy Philly Pesto Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup philadelphia cream cheese spread
• 1/3 cup 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons pesto

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. add chicken; cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until done (170 degrees f). transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.
• add cream cheese spread to skillet; cook on medium heat 5 minutes or until melted, stirring constantly. whisk in broth and pesto; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened and well blended. pour over chicken.

Creamy Philly Pesto Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup philadelphia cream cheese spread
• 1/3 cup 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons pesto

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. add chicken; cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until done (170 degrees f). transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.
• add cream cheese spread to skillet; cook on medium heat 5 minutes or until melted, stirring constantly. whisk in broth and pesto; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened and well blended. pour over chicken.

Dijon Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1/3 cup dijon mustard
• 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
• arrange the salmon skin side down in the prepared pan, and lightly coat with the dijon mustard. place the garlic and onion slices on the salmon fillets. season with tarragon, salt, and pepper.
• bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until salmon is easily flaked with a fork.

Egg Drop Soup I

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups water
• 4 cubes chicken bouillon
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Recipe

• in a medium saucepan, combine water, bouillon, and parsley and onion flakes. bring to a boil.
• lightly beat eggs together. gradually stir into soup.
• remove about half a cup of the soup. stir in cornstarch until there are no lumps, and return to the soup. boil until soup thickens.

Last Minute Chicken Dinner

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower combination
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat oil in large frying pan over medium high heat. cook potatoes, stirring frequently until tender-crisp. stir in chicken, and cook until no longer pink. reduce heat to medium. stir in condensed soup, milk, onion, and garlic powder. arrange vegetables on top, and sprinkle with parsley, marjoram and basil. cover, and simmer over low heat until chicken is cooked through, and vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. remove from heat, and stir in parmesan.

Egg Drop Soup I

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups water
• 4 cubes chicken bouillon
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Recipe

• in a medium saucepan, combine water, bouillon, and parsley and onion flakes. bring to a boil.
• lightly beat eggs together. gradually stir into soup.
• remove about half a cup of the soup. stir in cornstarch until there are no lumps, and return to the soup. boil until soup thickens.

Sweet Grilled Corn

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 ears corn, husk and silk removed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons macadamia nut oil
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon crushed rosemary
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• soak corn in cold water for 1 to 3 hours.
• stir together macadamia nut oil and melted butter in a bowl. season with garlic, rosemary, sage, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir in parmesan cheese.
• drain corn and pat dry. spread butter mixture evenly over each ear of corn, and place each piece on a square of aluminum foil. tightly wrap each ear and puncture to allow excess steam to escape while grilling.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
• grill the corn cobs until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes, turning frequently. remove from the grill and check for doneness; if the corn is not done, continue cooking an additional 5 minutes.

Dijon Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1/3 cup dijon mustard
• 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
• arrange the salmon skin side down in the prepared pan, and lightly coat with the dijon mustard. place the garlic and onion slices on the salmon fillets. season with tarragon, salt, and pepper.
• bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until salmon is easily flaked with a fork.

Strawberry Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup light olive oil
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 pint chopped fresh strawberries

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups.
• in a large bowl, mix flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. in a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, olive oil and sugar. mix in strawberries. stir strawberry mixture into oat mixture just until evenly moist. spoon into prepared muffin cups.
• bake 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Gingerbread Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon dutch process cocoa powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup hot milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract

Recipe

• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). butter or line with paper liners a 12-cup muffin tin.
• cream 5 tablespoons of the butter with the sugar. add the molasses and the egg and egg yolk.
• sift together the flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and salt. dissolve the baking soda in the hot milk. add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and stir until just combined. stir in the hot milk mixture. pour the batter evenly into the prepared tin.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 20 minutes or until slightly springy to the touch. allow to cool a few minutes in the pan and remove to a rack to cool.
• to make frosting: cream the 2 tablespoons butter and the cream cheese together. beat in the confectioners' sugar until fluffy. add the lemon extract and beat. when the cupcakes are cool, frost the tops with the frosting and serve.

Green Slime Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups spinach
• 2 cups frozen strawberries
• 1 banana
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 cup ice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• place the spinach in the freezer until frozen, at least 1 hour.
• combine the spinach, strawberries, banana, honey, and ice in a blender. blend until smooth. serve immediately.

Orange Soy Lamb Loin

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1 (5 pound) boneless lamb loin roast

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 35 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, stir together the orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, red onion slices, rosemary and garlic. place the lamb roast in a baking bag, and set in a roasting pan or baking dish. pour the orange juice mixture over the roast, making sure to coat entirely. close the bag according to package instructions.
• bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, until the internal temperature of the loin is at least 145 degrees f (63 degrees c). remove from the oven, and let stand for about 10 minutes to settle the juices. carefully open the bag and remove the roast. slice and serve with a little of the drippings drizzled over.

Liver And Onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 pound calves' livers
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. stir in onion and saute until softened. stir in sugar and continue to cook until onion caramelizes.
• rinse liver and remove thin outer membrane. slice liver into 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick slices.
• heat remaining butter in a medium skillet over medium heat
• dredge liver slices in flour and brown in melted butter for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side. remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper. serve liver smothered with caramelized onions.

Creolized Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced thinly
• 1/2 pound fresh button mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons chopped green onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 tablespoons blue cheese salad dressing, divided
• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon cajun-style seasoning

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• to make stuffing: brown sausage in a large skillet over medium high heat; once sausage starts to brown, add mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes, then add green onion and garlic and saute for another 2 minutes. remove stuffing mixture from heat, put in a food processor and add 1 tablespoon salad dressing. process slowly in processor, roughly chopping.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• cut 2 inch slits in sides of chicken breasts and stuff with as much stuffing as breast will hold. season both sides of breasts liberally with cajun-style seasoning and sear in a hot skillet for 1 to 2 minutes per side, then place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. top with leftover stuffing and remaining 3 tablespoons salad dressing.
• bake at 375 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Pecan Praline Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 35
• 35 graham crackers
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (170 degrees c).
• place crackers on 10x15-inch sheet cake pan, covering bottom.
• bring sugar, butter, and cream of tartar to a boil in a saucepan. add nuts; pour mixture oven the top of the crackers.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. cool for a few minutes in the pan; remove from pan while still warm.