Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tsps vanilla 2 eggs 2 cups (generous) flour 1 tsp baking soda Pinch of salt 1 3/4 cup chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream butter, sugars and vanilla together. Add eggs, beat well. Add flour, baking soda and salt, mix. Mix in chocolate chips. Spread evenly in 9"x12" brownie pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden-brown....
Ingredients 3 strips bacon 1 package whole mushrooms (look for larger ones) 1 tablespoon butter ½ onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced ⅔ cup blue cheese 1 oz cream cheese ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove to paper towels to drain. Lightly clean mushrooms by brushing with damp cloth. Remove stems, set caps aside in a prepared baking dish, and chop stems....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Immaculate Baking Co.™ organic all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cane sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces 3/4 cup cold milk 1/2 cup cane sugar 3 tablespoons Immaculate Baking Co.™ organic all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 7 1/2 cups sliced fresh peaches (about 9 peaches) or 3 bags (12 oz each) frozen peaches, thawed as directed on bag...
Ingredients Grated zest of 20 lemons Grated zest of 2 oranges 1 bottle (750 ml) 190-proof clear grain alcohol 6 ounces Grey Goose orange vodka or other orange vodka 4 cups simple syrup (see note, below) Preparation Combine the citrus zest, grain alcohol, and vodka in a large glass jar. Cover and set the jar in a cool, dark place for 7 to 10 days to infuse the alcohol with the flavorful citrus oils...
Ingredients 3 c oatmeal 3/4 c brown sugar 1/2 c margarine 2 eggs 2 c milk 2 ts baking powder 1 ts salt Preparation Mix all ingredients together and pour into 13x9 buttered pan. Bake at 375ø for 25 minutes. I like to add dried fruits and nuts and pour into small ramekins for baking and serving individually. My guests enjoy this very much and one stated “it’s like a large baked oatmeal cookie for breakfast”....
Ingredients 4 potatoes 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp sea salt ground pepper chives sour cream butter Preparation Toss potatoes in bowl with oil, salt, and pepper until completely coated. Place on a baking sheet and bake until fork tender at 400 degrees, about 45 minutes.
Ingredients 1/3 pound Parmesan cheese 1/3 pound Asiago cheese 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Preparation Chop the cheeses into small chunks, and add to the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse the cheese on and off until they are the size of peas. Needs to be crumbly....
Ingredients 2 1/2 c flour 3 tbs vegetable oil 1 c sugar 3/4 c milk 3 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 egg 1 c banana (4 bananas) 1 tsp salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour loaf pan. Mash bananas. Beat all ingredients in large mixing bowl, add bananas. Bake for 55-65 minutes. Makes a 9 x 4" pan.
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta 1 1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese 4 ounces Neufchatel cheese 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large bananas, thinly sliced crosswise 15 vanilla wafer cookies, crushed semisweet chocolate, finely grated, for garnish Preparation In a food processor, puree ricotta, cottage cheese, Neufchatel, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla until completely smooth, about 2 minutes. Line eight small bowls or ramekins with banana slices. In each, spoon 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture and top with 1 tablespoon cookie crumbs....
Ingredients Soup 3 pounds very ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped 2 red bell peppers, seeded, cored, and coarsely chopped 1 English cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1/2 day-old round loaf Italian bread, crust removed and bread cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups) 1/4 cup sherry vinegar, or more to taste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste...
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups water 1 tablespoon olive oil one 10-ounce package yellow rice 1 package (2 skewers) chicken kabobs with mesquite seasoning 1 package (2 skewers) beef kabobs with mesquite seasoning. 2 small to medium yellow squash 1 medium zucchini 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing 1 teaspoon seasoned salt large resealable food storage bag 8 ounces sliced Portabella mushrooms Preparation Boil water and olive oil on high for yellow rice....
Ingredients 3/4 cup of plain non-fat greek yogurt (Chobani is my favorite) 1/2 cup of granola 1 teaspoon of ground flax seed 1 cup of sliced strawberries 1/2 of blueberries 1 T of honey drizzled Preparation Layer ingredients in a small bowl and enjoy. Top with a drizzle of your favorite honey.
Ingredients For Bread Pudding: 1 loaf French bread 3 T. butter 2 c. sugar 3 eggs 1 qt whole milk 2 T. vanilla flavoring For Caramel Sauce: 1 c. whipping cream 1 stick butter 1 c. sugar Preparation For Bread Pudding: Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Add milk and vanilla. Tear bread into chunks and add to mixture. Pour into greased 9 x 13 pan....
Ingredients 6 eggs 1 pound hot bulk sausage 6 slices bread 1 cup grated cheese 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dry mustard Preparation Grease a casserole dish. Crumble & brown sausage. Drain well. Cube bread slices. Alternate layers of bread, sausage, and cheese. Beat eggs, add milk, salt and mustard and mix well. Pour mixture over the layers. Cover and refridgerate for at least 12 hours. Bake at 350 degrees for one to one and a half hours until eggs set....
Ingredients Beignets Dough 1 c. very warm water 1 T. yeast 2 (5 oz.) cans evaporated milk 1/2 c. sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 2-4 c. flour 3 c. + 3 T. vegetable oil Citrus Spiced Sugar 1 c. sugar Zest of 1 lemon Zest of 1 orange 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg Preparation In a large bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Stir in sugar....
Ingredients 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 1 cup fresh sweet white corn, cut from the cob 1 bunch green onions, sliced 1 jicama, peeled and minced 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese 1 clove garlic 1 pinch sea salt 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper...
Ingredients 1 large eggplant (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 3/4 pounds mixed tomatoes, small ones halved or quartered, large ones cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 6 ounces feta, crumbled 1/2 cup mixed olives 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves Bread, such as a baguette, for serving Preparation Preheat broiler with rack 6 inches from heat source....
Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (1 oz) 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup red plum jam 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) Additional crumbled blue cheese Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Remove dough from can; do not unroll....
Ingredients 2 1/4 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 tablespoon soda 6 tablespoon butter, cut up 1 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk 1 egg 13 ounces cream cheese cut into 12 cubes Preparation Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Sift or stir together 2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking soda and baking powder. Cut in butter with pastry cutter, fold in berries and set aside....
Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 large yellow onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 cups water 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning bay leaves tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon House Seasoning tablespoon seasoned salt 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute the ground beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Break up the meat while sauteing....
