Apple Pie By Grandma Ople

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 8 granny smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). melt the butter in a saucepan. stir in flour to form a paste. add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. reduce temperature and let simmer.
• place the bottom crust in your pan. fill with apples, mounded slightly. cover with a lattice work crust. gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. pour slowly so that it does not run off.
• bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. reduce the temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

quick camping pineapple cakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 sheets heavy duty aluminum foil (10x12-inch)
• 1 (12 ounce) package prepared sponge cake shells
• cooking spray
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained, juice reserved
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans, divided
• 18 maraschino cherries

Recipe

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


• spray the aluminum sheets with cooking spray, and place a sponge cake shell in the center of each sheet. spoon the crushed pineapple into the cakes, dividing it equally, and sprinkle each cake with about 1 teaspoon of brown sugar and about 2 teaspoons of nuts. top each cake with 3 maraschino cherries, and drizzle 1 to 2 teaspoons of the pineapple juice over each cake.
• wrap the cakes in the foil, leaving some room at the top for air circulation. place the foil packs the embers of a campfire until the cakes are hot and bubbling, about 10 minutes.

cream puffs

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• mix together vanilla instant pudding mix, cream and milk. cover and refrigerate to set.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large pot, bring water and butter to a rolling boil. stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball. transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl. using a wooden spoon or stand mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. drop by tablespoonfuls an ungreased baking sheet.
• bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. centers should be dry.
• when the shells are cool, either split and fill them with the pudding mixture, or use a pastry bag to pipe the pudding into the shells.

Fluffy French Toast

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 12 thick slices bread

Recipe

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


• measure flour into a large mixing bowl. slowly whisk in the milk. whisk in the salt, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract and sugar until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
• soak bread slices in mixture until saturated. cook bread on each side until golden brown. serve hot.

the best rolled sugar cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

quinoa with asian flavors

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. stir in quinoa and allow to toast for 2 to 3 minutes, then add chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. increase heat and bring to a boil. cover and reduce heat to low. simmer until all liquid has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. fluff quinoa with fork and top with green onions before serving.

awesome sausage, apple and cranberry stuffing

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 cups cubed whole wheat bread
• 3 3/4 cups cubed white bread
• 1 pound ground turkey sausage
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 2 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 apple, cored and chopped
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 cooked turkey liver, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup turkey stock
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degree f (175 degree c). spread the white and whole wheat bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. bake for 5 to 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until evenly toasted. transfer toasted bread cubes to a large bowl.
• in a large skillet, cook the sausage and onions over medium heat, stirring and breaking up the lumps until evenly browned. add the celery, sage, rosemary, and thyme; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
• pour sausage mixture over bread in bowl. mix in chopped apple, dried cranberries, parsley, and liver. drizzle with turkey stock and melted butter, and mix lightly. allow stuffing to cool completely before loosely stuffing a turkey.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 16 ounces milk chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth. holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture.
• insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.
• turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.

Asian Inspired Grilled Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• grill asparagus on preheated grill until they turn bright green and have grill marks, about 5 minutes per side. transfer to baking dish.
• whisk soy sauce and sesame oil together in a bowl; pour over cooked asparagus. marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

cranberry sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 12 ounces cranberries
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup orange juice

Recipe

• in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice. stir in the cranberries and cook until the cranberries start to pop (about 10 minutes). remove from heat and place sauce in a bowl. cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.

Perfect

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
• 1 (14 ounce) can eagle brand® sweetened condensed milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f. whisk pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices and salt in medium bowl until smooth. pour into crust. bake 15 minutes.
• reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees f and continue baking 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from crust comes out clean. cool. garnish as desired. store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Icing

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons milk
• 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• assorted food coloring

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a small bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. beat in corn syrup and almond extract until icing is smooth and glossy. if icing is too thick, add more corn syrup.
• divide into separate bowls, and add food colorings to each to desired intensity. dip cookies, or paint them with a brush.

Cranberry Sauce Extraordinaire

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
• 1 orange, peeled and pureed
• 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• spread the coconut on a baking sheet and bake it, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• in a medium saucepan, combine the half-and-half, eggs, sugar, flour and salt and mix well. bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. remove the pan from the heat, and stir in 3/4 cup of the toasted coconut and the vanilla extract. reserve the remaining coconut to top the pie.
• pour the filling into the pie shell and chill until firm, about 4 hours.
• top with whipped topping and with the reserved coconut.

Baked French Toast

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (1 pound) loaf french bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 1/3 cups brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons light corn syrup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 15 hrs


• butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. arrange the slices of bread in the bottom. in a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, cream, vanilla and cinnamon. pour over bread slices, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• the next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup; heat until bubbling. pour over bread and egg mixture.
• bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 40 minutes.

Hot Asiago And Spinach Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 cups grated asiago cheese
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 cups frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic in a mixing bowl. add the asiago cheese and parsley; mix well. press as much moisture out of the spinach as you can; stir into the mixture. spread into the bottom of an 8 1/2 x 10 baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven until the middle is bubbling and the edges are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Donut Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease 24 mini-muffin cups.
• mix 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, and nutmeg in a large bowl. stir in the milk, then mix in the baking powder and flour until just combined. fill the prepared mini muffin cups about half full.
• bake in the preheated oven until the tops are lightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
• while muffins are baking, place 1/4 cup of melted margarine in a bowl. in a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of sugar with the cinnamon. remove muffins from their cups, dip each muffin in the melted margarine, and roll in the sugar-cinnamon mixture. let cool and serve.

Donut Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease 24 mini-muffin cups.
• mix 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, and nutmeg in a large bowl. stir in the milk, then mix in the baking powder and flour until just combined. fill the prepared mini muffin cups about half full.
• bake in the preheated oven until the tops are lightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
• while muffins are baking, place 1/4 cup of melted margarine in a bowl. in a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of sugar with the cinnamon. remove muffins from their cups, dip each muffin in the melted margarine, and roll in the sugar-cinnamon mixture. let cool and serve.

Apple Pie By Grandma Ople

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 8 granny smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). melt the butter in a saucepan. stir in flour to form a paste. add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. reduce temperature and let simmer.
• place the bottom crust in your pan. fill with apples, mounded slightly. cover with a lattice work crust. gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. pour slowly so that it does not run off.
• bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. reduce the temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

Cranberry Sauce Extraordinaire

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
• 1 orange, peeled and pureed
• 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

Asian Chicken And Rice Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups uncle ben's® ready rice® jasmine
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1/2 cup asian stir-fry sauce
• 1 stalk celery, finely diced
• 4 green onions, diced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, diced
• 1 head romaine lettuce, separated into individual leaves

Recipe

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


• cook uncle ben's® ready rice® jasmine according to package directions.
• brown ground chicken in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, about 10 minutes. drain and return chicken to skillet. add stir fry sauce to chicken, along with celery, green onions, grated carrot, and water chestnuts. stir to combine over low heat until just heated through, about 5 minutes.
• fill each lettuce leaf with a scoop of jasmine rice and top with a scoop of chicken mixture.

baked dijon salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• 4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, for garnish

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a small bowl, stir together butter, mustard, and honey. set aside. in another bowl, mix together bread crumbs, pecans, and parsley.
• brush each salmon fillet lightly with honey mustard mixture, and sprinkle the tops of the fillets with the bread crumb mixture.
• bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until it flakes easily with a fork. season with salt and pepper, and garnish with a wedge of lemon.

Bread Pudding Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 6 slices day-old bread
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups milk
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• break bread into small pieces into an 8 inch square baking pan. drizzle melted butter or margarine over bread. if desired, sprinkle with raisins.
• in a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. beat until well mixed. pour over bread, and lightly push down with a fork until bread is covered and soaking up the egg mixture.
• bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly tapped.

grilled asian asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• sesame seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place asparagus and hoisin sauce into a resealable plastic bag and shake several times to coat asparagus with sauce. allow to stand at least 30 minutes. for best flavor, refrigerate and marinate overnight.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• remove asparagus from bag and shake off excess hoisin sauce; lay asparagus spears the grill and cook, turning every 1 to 2 minutes, until all sides of the spears show grill marks and hoisin sauce has caramelized the asparagus, 4 to 6 minutes.
• transfer asparagus to a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 16 ounces milk chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth. holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture.
• insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.
• turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.

Awesome And Easy Creamy Corn Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (8.5 ounce) package dry corn bread mix
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn
• 1 cup sour cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c), and lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
• in a medium bowl, combine butter, eggs, corn bread mix, whole and creamed corn and sour cream. spoon mixture into prepared dish.
• bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown.

Chili-lime Grilled Corn-on-the-cob

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• soak husked ears of corn in a bowl of water for 5 to 10 minutes. mix lime juice, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
• remove corn from water and grill, turning often, until corn is golden brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side. brush ears with seasoned lime juice as you turn the corn.

Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 8 inch square pan.
• melt butter in large skillet. remove from heat and stir in sugar. quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. pour batter into the prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• spread the coconut on a baking sheet and bake it, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• in a medium saucepan, combine the half-and-half, eggs, sugar, flour and salt and mix well. bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. remove the pan from the heat, and stir in 3/4 cup of the toasted coconut and the vanilla extract. reserve the remaining coconut to top the pie.
• pour the filling into the pie shell and chill until firm, about 4 hours.
• top with whipped topping and with the reserved coconut.

cream puffs

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• mix together vanilla instant pudding mix, cream and milk. cover and refrigerate to set.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large pot, bring water and butter to a rolling boil. stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball. transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl. using a wooden spoon or stand mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. drop by tablespoonfuls an ungreased baking sheet.
• bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. centers should be dry.
• when the shells are cool, either split and fill them with the pudding mixture, or use a pastry bag to pipe the pudding into the shells.

quinoa with asian flavors

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. stir in quinoa and allow to toast for 2 to 3 minutes, then add chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. increase heat and bring to a boil. cover and reduce heat to low. simmer until all liquid has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. fluff quinoa with fork and top with green onions before serving.

sweet dinner rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup butter, softened

Recipe

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


• place water, milk, egg, 1/3 cup butter, sugar, salt, flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. select dough/knead and first rise cycle; press start.
• when cycle finishes, turn dough out a lightly floured surface. divide dough in half. roll each half into a 12 inch circle, spread 1/4 cup softened butter over entire round. cut each circle into 8 wedges. roll wedges starting at wide end; roll gently but tightly. place point side down on ungreased cookie sheet. cover with clean kitchen towel and put in a warm place, let rise 1 hour. meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden.

Icing

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons milk
• 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• assorted food coloring

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a small bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. beat in corn syrup and almond extract until icing is smooth and glossy. if icing is too thick, add more corn syrup.
• divide into separate bowls, and add food colorings to each to desired intensity. dip cookies, or paint them with a brush.

Tasty Barbecued Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 5 tablespoons soy sauce

Recipe

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


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• place asparagus in a deep casserole dish; evenly coat with sesame oil and soy sauce.
• cook marinated asparagus on grill until tender, brushing often with marinade, 5 to 10 minutes.

Baked French Toast

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (1 pound) loaf french bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 1/3 cups brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons light corn syrup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 15 hrs


• butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. arrange the slices of bread in the bottom. in a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, cream, vanilla and cinnamon. pour over bread slices, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• the next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup; heat until bubbling. pour over bread and egg mixture.
• bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 40 minutes.

Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• spread the coconut on a baking sheet and bake it, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• in a medium saucepan, combine the half-and-half, eggs, sugar, flour and salt and mix well. bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. remove the pan from the heat, and stir in 3/4 cup of the toasted coconut and the vanilla extract. reserve the remaining coconut to top the pie.
• pour the filling into the pie shell and chill until firm, about 4 hours.
• top with whipped topping and with the reserved coconut.

Perfect

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
• 1 (14 ounce) can eagle brand® sweetened condensed milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f. whisk pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices and salt in medium bowl until smooth. pour into crust. bake 15 minutes.
• reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees f and continue baking 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from crust comes out clean. cool. garnish as desired. store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Pecan Pie V

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, beat eggs until foamy, and stir in melted butter. stir in the brown sugar, white sugar and the flour; mix well. last add the milk, vanilla and nuts.
• pour into an unbaked 9-in pie shell. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes at 400 degrees, then reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until done.

Fluffy French Toast

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 12 thick slices bread

Recipe

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


• measure flour into a large mixing bowl. slowly whisk in the milk. whisk in the salt, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract and sugar until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
• soak bread slices in mixture until saturated. cook bread on each side until golden brown. serve hot.

baked dijon salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• 4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, for garnish

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a small bowl, stir together butter, mustard, and honey. set aside. in another bowl, mix together bread crumbs, pecans, and parsley.
• brush each salmon fillet lightly with honey mustard mixture, and sprinkle the tops of the fillets with the bread crumb mixture.
• bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until it flakes easily with a fork. season with salt and pepper, and garnish with a wedge of lemon.

venison kabobs with sweet and smoky sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 (1 inch) piece ginger, sliced thickly and crushed
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
• 3 tablespoons honey or molasses
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 2 pounds venison, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 20 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 red onion, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1/2 pound mushrooms, halved
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 50 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• stir together onion, mustard powder, pepper, pepper flakes, and sugar in a large bowl. add garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, liquid smoke, honey, and tomato puree; mix thoroughly. toss venison with marinade, cover, and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes to overnight.
• preheat a grill for medium heat.
• skewer the venison pieces, alternating with red pepper, yellow pepper, red onion, mushroom, and cherry tomatoes. grill until the venison is no longer pink, about 15 minutes, depending on the grill. alternatively, the kabobs may be baked in a preheated oven at 425 degrees f (220 degrees c) for about 10 minutes.

the best rolled sugar cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 16 ounces milk chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth. holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture.
• insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.
• turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 16 ounces milk chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth. holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture.
• insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.
• turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.

Donut Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease 24 mini-muffin cups.
• mix 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, and nutmeg in a large bowl. stir in the milk, then mix in the baking powder and flour until just combined. fill the prepared mini muffin cups about half full.
• bake in the preheated oven until the tops are lightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
• while muffins are baking, place 1/4 cup of melted margarine in a bowl. in a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of sugar with the cinnamon. remove muffins from their cups, dip each muffin in the melted margarine, and roll in the sugar-cinnamon mixture. let cool and serve.

Lawn Mower Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 (3 ounce) packages chicken-flavored ramen noodles, crushed, seasoning packets reserved
• 1 (12 ounce) package broccoli coleslaw mix
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced
• 1 cup roasted cashews
• 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seed kernels

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• whisk canola oil, sugar, water, balsamic vinegar, and seasoning packets from ramen noodles in a bowl until thoroughly combined and sugar and seasoning packets have dissolved.
• toss ramen noodles in a large salad bowl with broccoli slaw mix and green onions. pour dressing over the salad and let stand 1/2 hour to 4 hours - shorter for crunchier noodles, longer for softer ones. just before serving, toss salad again with cashews and sunflower seeds.

cream puffs

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• mix together vanilla instant pudding mix, cream and milk. cover and refrigerate to set.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large pot, bring water and butter to a rolling boil. stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball. transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl. using a wooden spoon or stand mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. drop by tablespoonfuls an ungreased baking sheet.
• bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. centers should be dry.
• when the shells are cool, either split and fill them with the pudding mixture, or use a pastry bag to pipe the pudding into the shells.

easy tea-poached chicken with rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1 cup short-grain white rice
• 1 cup roasted peanuts
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 2 tablespoons sliced fresh ginger
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 8 cups water
• 2 black tea bags
• 1/2 cup soy sauce, or to taste
• 1 pinch kosher salt to taste
• 1 cup chopped cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs 5 mins


• rub chicken with 1/4 cup kosher salt, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
• mix short-grain rice, peanuts, apricots, and ginger together in a bowl; stuff the rice mixture into the chicken cavity. tie legs together with a piece of kitchen twine.
• pour chicken broth and water into a large soup pot and bring to a boil. place chicken into the boiling mixture, breast side down; drop tea bags into the liquid. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer chicken for 45 minutes, turning chicken over in the broth after 30 minutes.
• remove chicken from broth, transfer rice stuffing to a bowl, and cut chicken into quarters. discard tea bags; strain broth, reserving any rice. stir in soy sauce to taste and season to taste with salt. serve chicken on a platter garnished with cilantro, with broth and rice stuffing on the side.

Simple Char Siu Lamb Marinade

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• mix brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper in a bowl.

karen's italian pan-fried chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 egg
• 1 cup italian-seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 cup canola oil, divided
• 1 (16 ounce) jar roasted red peppers
• 1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• beat egg in a shallow bowl. spread bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. dip chicken in egg, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl. press the dipped chicken into the bread crumbs until evenly coated on all sides.
• heat 2 tablespoons canola oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).
• heat remaining canola oil in a separate skillet over medium heat; cook and stir roasted red peppers until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
• transfer chicken to a casserole dish and top with asiago cheese and roasted red peppers.
• bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 8 minutes.

Fluffy French Toast

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 12 thick slices bread

Recipe

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


• measure flour into a large mixing bowl. slowly whisk in the milk. whisk in the salt, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract and sugar until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
• soak bread slices in mixture until saturated. cook bread on each side until golden brown. serve hot.

Icing

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons milk
• 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• assorted food coloring

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a small bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. beat in corn syrup and almond extract until icing is smooth and glossy. if icing is too thick, add more corn syrup.
• divide into separate bowls, and add food colorings to each to desired intensity. dip cookies, or paint them with a brush.

Bread Pudding Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 6 slices day-old bread
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups milk
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• break bread into small pieces into an 8 inch square baking pan. drizzle melted butter or margarine over bread. if desired, sprinkle with raisins.
• in a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. beat until well mixed. pour over bread, and lightly push down with a fork until bread is covered and soaking up the egg mixture.
• bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly tapped.

Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 8 inch square pan.
• melt butter in large skillet. remove from heat and stir in sugar. quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. pour batter into the prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

the best rolled sugar cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• spread the coconut on a baking sheet and bake it, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• in a medium saucepan, combine the half-and-half, eggs, sugar, flour and salt and mix well. bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. remove the pan from the heat, and stir in 3/4 cup of the toasted coconut and the vanilla extract. reserve the remaining coconut to top the pie.
• pour the filling into the pie shell and chill until firm, about 4 hours.
• top with whipped topping and with the reserved coconut.

Donut Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease 24 mini-muffin cups.
• mix 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, and nutmeg in a large bowl. stir in the milk, then mix in the baking powder and flour until just combined. fill the prepared mini muffin cups about half full.
• bake in the preheated oven until the tops are lightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
• while muffins are baking, place 1/4 cup of melted margarine in a bowl. in a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of sugar with the cinnamon. remove muffins from their cups, dip each muffin in the melted margarine, and roll in the sugar-cinnamon mixture. let cool and serve.

grilled corn with cilantro lime butter

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup butter
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 8 ears corn on the cob, unhusked
• 3 quarts cold water, or as needed to cover

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• cream butter in a bowl until smooth; mix in cilantro, lime juice, and cayenne pepper until thoroughly combined. cover and refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
• peel husks back from ears of corn starting at the top, leaving the husks attached at the bottom of the ears. remove all the corn silk and close husks over the ears again. cover corn ears with cold water in a large bowl until husks are thoroughly soaked, about 20 minutes.
• preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• place the corn in husks the hot grate and grill covered until husks are charred and the corn kernels are tender, 20 to 25 minutes, turning often. strip off husks and serve corn with cilantro lime butter.

Apple Pie By Grandma Ople

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 8 granny smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). melt the butter in a saucepan. stir in flour to form a paste. add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. reduce temperature and let simmer.
• place the bottom crust in your pan. fill with apples, mounded slightly. cover with a lattice work crust. gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. pour slowly so that it does not run off.
• bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. reduce the temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

Cranberry Sauce Extraordinaire

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
• 1 orange, peeled and pureed
• 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 16 ounces milk chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth. holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture.
• insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.
• turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.

awesome sausage, apple and cranberry stuffing

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 cups cubed whole wheat bread
• 3 3/4 cups cubed white bread
• 1 pound ground turkey sausage
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 2 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 apple, cored and chopped
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 cooked turkey liver, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup turkey stock
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degree f (175 degree c). spread the white and whole wheat bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. bake for 5 to 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until evenly toasted. transfer toasted bread cubes to a large bowl.
• in a large skillet, cook the sausage and onions over medium heat, stirring and breaking up the lumps until evenly browned. add the celery, sage, rosemary, and thyme; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
• pour sausage mixture over bread in bowl. mix in chopped apple, dried cranberries, parsley, and liver. drizzle with turkey stock and melted butter, and mix lightly. allow stuffing to cool completely before loosely stuffing a turkey.

Baked French Toast

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (1 pound) loaf french bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 1/3 cups brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons light corn syrup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 15 hrs


• butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. arrange the slices of bread in the bottom. in a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, cream, vanilla and cinnamon. pour over bread slices, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• the next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup; heat until bubbling. pour over bread and egg mixture.
• bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 40 minutes.

Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup of butter and white sugar. add pumpkin, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to butter mixture, and beat until creamy. mix in dry ingredients. drop on cookie sheet by tablespoonfuls; flatten slightly.
• bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. cool cookies, then drizzle glaze with fork.
• to make glaze: combine confectioners' sugar, milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. add milk as needed, to achieve drizzling consistency.

cream puffs

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• mix together vanilla instant pudding mix, cream and milk. cover and refrigerate to set.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large pot, bring water and butter to a rolling boil. stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball. transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl. using a wooden spoon or stand mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. drop by tablespoonfuls an ungreased baking sheet.
• bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. centers should be dry.
• when the shells are cool, either split and fill them with the pudding mixture, or use a pastry bag to pipe the pudding into the shells.

baked dijon salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• 4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, for garnish

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a small bowl, stir together butter, mustard, and honey. set aside. in another bowl, mix together bread crumbs, pecans, and parsley.
• brush each salmon fillet lightly with honey mustard mixture, and sprinkle the tops of the fillets with the bread crumb mixture.
• bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until it flakes easily with a fork. season with salt and pepper, and garnish with a wedge of lemon.

Awesome And Easy Creamy Corn Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (8.5 ounce) package dry corn bread mix
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn
• 1 cup sour cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c), and lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
• in a medium bowl, combine butter, eggs, corn bread mix, whole and creamed corn and sour cream. spoon mixture into prepared dish.
• bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 16 ounces milk chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth. holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture.
• insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.
• turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.

sweet dinner rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup butter, softened

Recipe

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


• place water, milk, egg, 1/3 cup butter, sugar, salt, flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. select dough/knead and first rise cycle; press start.
• when cycle finishes, turn dough out a lightly floured surface. divide dough in half. roll each half into a 12 inch circle, spread 1/4 cup softened butter over entire round. cut each circle into 8 wedges. roll wedges starting at wide end; roll gently but tightly. place point side down on ungreased cookie sheet. cover with clean kitchen towel and put in a warm place, let rise 1 hour. meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden.

Asian Pear And Strawberry Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup ice
• 1 asian pear, cored and cubed
• 2 large strawberries, hulled
• 2/3 cup vanilla fat-free yogurt
• 1/4 cup fat-free milk
• 2 teaspoons white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place the ice, asian pear, strawberries, yogurt, milk, and sugar into a blender; blend until smooth.

Fried Spicy Noodles Singapore Style

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 3 bunches chinese mustard greens (gai choy), cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 15 garlic cloves, chopped
• 10 fresh red chili peppers, chopped
• 2/3 teaspoon ground fennel seed
• 2/3 teaspoon ground cumin seed
• 2/3 teaspoon ground coriander seed
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 pound boneless beef round steak, cut in thin slices
• 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon black soy sauce (siew dam)
• 2 pounds fresh chinese yellow noodles
• 4 cups fresh bean sprouts
• salt to taste

Recipe

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


• separate the thin leafy parts of the mustard greens from the thicker stems, and set them aside in separate bowls. place the onion, garlic, chili peppers, fennel, cumin, and coriander in the work bowl of a food processor, and pulse until the mixture becomes a paste.
• heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir the onion-garlic mixture until it releases its fragrance, about 1 minute. stir in the beef and shrimp, and cook and stir until the beef is no longer pink and the shrimp have become opaque, about 3 minutes.
• stir in the tomato paste and soy sauce, and mix together until well combined. stir in the noodles, tossing them with the sauce, beef, and shrimp until they have begun to soften, about 5 minutes. add the mustard green stems, then cook and stir until the stems have begun to soften and become translucent, about 3 more minutes.
• stir the mustard green leafy parts into the dish, and then the bean sprouts. cook and stir everything together until the mustard green leaves and bean sprouts are softened but still bright in color, about 3 more minutes. sprinkle with salt to taste.

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• mix together:
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. stir in water until just combined.
• remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• spread the coconut on a baking sheet and bake it, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• in a medium saucepan, combine the half-and-half, eggs, sugar, flour and salt and mix well. bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. remove the pan from the heat, and stir in 3/4 cup of the toasted coconut and the vanilla extract. reserve the remaining coconut to top the pie.
• pour the filling into the pie shell and chill until firm, about 4 hours.
• top with whipped topping and with the reserved coconut.

thai style bbq chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 16 mins Ready Time: 36 mins


• in a medium nonporous bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, lime zest, lime juice, crushed red pepper flakes, water, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce and sugar. mix well and place the chicken in the sauce, turning several times to coat. cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• grill chicken over high heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees f (80 degrees c). discard any remaining marinade.

cream puffs

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• mix together vanilla instant pudding mix, cream and milk. cover and refrigerate to set.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large pot, bring water and butter to a rolling boil. stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball. transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl. using a wooden spoon or stand mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. drop by tablespoonfuls an ungreased baking sheet.
• bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. centers should be dry.
• when the shells are cool, either split and fill them with the pudding mixture, or use a pastry bag to pipe the pudding into the shells.

Baked French Toast

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (1 pound) loaf french bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 1/3 cups brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons light corn syrup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 15 hrs


• butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. arrange the slices of bread in the bottom. in a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, cream, vanilla and cinnamon. pour over bread slices, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• the next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup; heat until bubbling. pour over bread and egg mixture.
• bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 40 minutes.