Homesteading Recipes

Fisherman's Grotto #9 Salad Dressing

2009-03-28T12:57:00.001-06:00

1 1/2 c. chili sauce
1/4 c. finely chopped celery
1/4 c. finely ground sour pickles
2 c. mayo
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. horseradish

Place all ingredients in bowl, mix together until well blended. Makes 1 quart.

This comes from Fisherman's Grotto #9 on San Francisco's Wharf. The original restaurant on the wharf.

Source: Fisherman's Grotto #9 on San Francisco's Wharf

Cracker Barrel's Hashbrown Casserole

2009-03-28T12:55:00.001-06:00

26 Oz. Bag country style hash browns
2 cups shredded Colby Cheese
1/4 C Minced Onion
1 C Milk
1/2 C Beef stock
2 T. Melted butter,
1 tsp Salt,
1/4 tsp. Pepper,
Dash garlic powder.

Preheat oven to 425 Combine hash browns, cheese, and onion in large bowl. Combine beef stock, 1/2 melted butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper in another bowl until well blended. Pour over hash browns and mix well. Heat rest of butter in large oven proof skillet over high heat. When skillet is hot add hash browns. Cook stirring occasionally until hot and cheese has melted. Put skillet into oven and bake for 45-60 min or until surface of hash browns are dark brown.

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Crab Cakes from Joe's Crab Shack

2009-03-28T12:54:00.000-06:00

2/3 cup mayonnaise
5 egg yolks
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worchestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon blackened seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 cup crushed chopped parsley
2 1/2 cups bread crumbs
2 lb. crab meat

Mix all ingredients together. Make into 4 oz. patties. Coat with flour and dry in 1 inch of oil until golden brown.

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Chop House Seasoning

2009-03-28T12:53:00.000-06:00

3 Tbsp Kosher salt
1 Tbsp black pepper
2 tsp rosemary, fresh and finely chopped

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl with a spoon until thoroughly mixed. Rub mixture into meat.

Chili's Steak Marinade

2009-03-28T12:52:00.000-06:00

3 cups soy sauce
2/3 cup honey
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 quart water

Combine soy sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, ginger and water in bowl. Place in jar with tight-fitting lid and use as needed to marinate steaks, chops or poultry for grilling or making fajitas

Chi Chi's Seafood Enchiladas

2009-03-28T12:51:00.000-06:00

10 oz Cream of chicken soup
1/2 c Onions; chopped
8 oz Crab (real or imitation); chopped
1 3/4 c Monterey Jack cheese; shredded
8 Flour tortillas; 5-6 inch
1 c Milk
dash Nutmeg
dash Pepper

In a mixing bowl stir together soup, onion, nutmeg and black pepper. In another bowl, place half of the soup mixture, crab, and 1 cup of the monterey jack cheese; set aside. Wrap the tortillas in paper towels; microwave on 100% power for 30-60 seconds.
Place 1/3 cup mixture on each tortilla; roll up. Place seam side down in a greased 12 x 7 1/2 dish. Stir milk into the reserved soup mixture, pour over enchiladas. Microwave, covered, on high for 12-14 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Let stand for 10 minutes. Add a dash of hot pepper sauce to soup mix if desired.

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Breakfast Kielbasa

2009-03-28T12:50:00.001-06:00

5 ounds potatoes
1 oz eggs
1 onion, med to large
2 green bell peppers or 1 red 1 green
1-2 pounds kielbasa

Boil potatoes till tender, peel and grate oe use a food processer. Hard boil eggs till done, peel and chop. Chop onion and peppers. Cut kielbasa into bite sized pieces. Mix everything in a big bowl. Line the bottom of a clean, 5qt ice cream bucket with waxed paper. Spread out the amount needed for 1 breakfast on the wax paper (about enough to fill 1 skillet full), top with another sheet of wax paper. Continue till all is used up, top with wax paper then the bucket lid. To cook: take out one frozen layer, put in a non stick skillet with a tiny bit of oil. Cook covered on low 20 min then turn up to brown for the 5 min. This is really good and very simple to do.

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Better than Sex Cake

2009-03-28T12:49:00.001-06:00

1-1/4 cup flour
1-1/4 stick butter
1-1/4 cup chopped pecans
8oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners sugar
3 pkg instant pistachio pudding (can also use chocolate or lemon)
4-1/2 cups milk
2-8oz cartons Cool Whip

Preheat oven to 375. Combine the flour, butter and 1 cup nuts. Place into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool. Beat the cream cheese and sugar. Add 10 oz Cool Whip. Spread on the crust. Mix milk and instant pudding; spread on the cool whip mixture. Top with Cool Whip and the remaining nuts.

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Benihana's Fried Rice

2009-03-28T12:47:00.003-06:00

1 c Uncooked rice
5 T Butter
1 c Chopped onion
1 c Chopped carrots
2/3 c Chopped scallions
3 T Sesame seeds
5 Eggs
5 T Soy sauce
Salt
Pepper

Cook rice according to package directions.
In a large skillet melt butter.
Add onions, carrots and scallions. Saute until carrots are translucent.
Set aside.
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place sesame seeds in a shallow pan. Bake until golden brown (10 to 15 minutes), shaking pan occasionally for even color.
Lightly grease another skillet. Beat eggs. Pour into hot
skillet. Cook as you would scrambled eggs.
Combine rice, vegetables, sesame seeds and eggs. Add soy sauce. Stir.
Salt and pepper to taste.

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Bailey's Irish Cream

2009-03-28T12:47:00.001-06:00

1 3/4 C. Irish whiskey,
1 tsp. instant coffee
1 (14 oz.) can condensed milk
1 C. whipping or light cream
2 T. chocolate-flavored syrup
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract

In blender container combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Serve over ice, if desired. Store in a tightly covered container in refrigerator where it can be stored up to one month. Stir before serving. Makes 5 cups.

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Applebee's Baby Back Ribs

2009-03-28T12:45:00.001-06:00

3 racks (about 1 pound each) pork baby back ribs, each cut in half

Barbecue Sauce
1 C. ketchup
1/4 C. apple cider vinegar
3 T. dark brown sugar
3 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. liquid smoke
1/2 tsp. salt

Put ribs in a large pot with enough water to cover them. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour or until ribs are fork tender.
Mix all sauce ingredients together in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring often, for 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Heat broiler. Line broiler with foil for easy cleanup. Place ribs, meat side down, on broiler pan, brush with 1/2 the sauce and broil 4-5 inches from heat source for 6 to 7 minutes. Turn ribs over , brush with remaining sauce and broil 6 to 7 minutes longer or until edges are slightly charred. Servings: 3

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Applebee's Perfect Margarita

2009-03-28T12:44:00.002-06:00

1 1/2 oz. Cuervo or 1800 gold tequila
3/4 oz. Cointreau
3/4 oz. Grand Marnier
1/2 oz. lime juice
2 oz. sour mix

Chill glass well. Mix all ingredients and pour into chilled glass. (Mix in a drink mixer with lots of ice. Strain margarita into a salt rimmed martini glass. Serve with a lime wedge and stuffed green olive.)

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Abby's Super Zucchini Loaf

2009-03-28T12:44:00.001-06:00

3 zucchinis
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 1/4 cups sifted unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 eggs
1 1/3 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 cup golden raisins

1 Soak raisins in warm water for 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a colander or strainer; set aside.
2 Clean the zucchini and trim off the ends. Do not peel. Shred with a medium sized shredder. You should have about 4 cups when finished. Sprinkle the zucchini with 1 teaspoon of the salt and place on a plate. Mix it with your hands to evenly distribute the salt. Place a heavy saucepan on top of the zucchini and allow it to sit for 20 minutes to purge itself of liquid.
3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans and set aside.
4 Set aside 2 tablespoons of the flour. Sift together the remaining flour, soda, spices, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
5 Beat eggs on medium speed for about 3 minutes. Add the sugar, a little at a time and beat for a good 5 minutes. The mixture should be light in color and thick. While beating, slowly pour in the oil.
6 Empty the zucchini into a colander and squeeze to release the juices.
7 Add the vanilla to the beating eggs and then add in the zucchini. Add the dry ingredients, a little at a time and mix just until the dry ingredients are mixed in. Do not overmix.
8 In a small bowl combine the remaining 2 tablespoons flour, nuts, and drained raisins, and mix together to coat. Fold into the batter. Pour into the prepared pans.
9 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) about 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove to a rack to cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on a rack completely.

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Blueberry Scones

2009-03-28T12:38:00.000-06:00

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling tops
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, picked over and rinsed
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/3 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing tops
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Adjust rack to center of oven, and heat to 400 degrees. Place a Silpat baking mat on a baking sheet, and set aside.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender, or two knives, cut in butter until the largest pieces are the size of small peas. Stir in blueberries and zest.
Using a fork, whisk together cream and egg in a liquid measuring cup. Make a well in the center of dry ingredients and pour in cream mixture. Stir lightly with fork just until dough comes together. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead a few times to mix well.
Pat dough into a 6-inch square about 1 1/4 inches thick. Using a floured knife, cut into four 3-inch squares. Cut squares in half on the diagonal to form eight triangles. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 22 minutes. Transfer scones from baking sheet to wire racks to cool.

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Blintz Loaf

2009-03-28T12:37:00.001-06:00

1/2 c. margerine
2 beaten eggs
11/4 c. flour
1/2 t. salt
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. milk
1 t. baking powder
Filling:
8oz. dry cottage cheese dash of vanilla
8oz. creamed cottage cheese 2 eggs
1/2 t. cinnamon 2-4 T. sugar & pinch salt

Cream together margerine and sugar. Beat in eggs nad milk. Mix flour, bp, & salt. Blend. Preheat oven 350 F.
Mix together filling.
Pour half batter into greased 8X8 glass pan. Pour in all the filling and spread evenly. Cover with remain batter. Bake 55 minutes. cool slightly, cut into 12 servings. Serve with sour cream and jam.

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Beef Tenderloin with Tarragon Mayonnaise

2009-03-28T12:36:00.001-06:00

1/8 c. olive oil
1 11/4 pound. tenderloin
1 Shallot,finely minced
1/6 c. white wine vinegar
1/8 cup dried tarragon
1/4t. salt
ground peppere
1 egg yolk
11/2 t. Dijon
1/2 t. white wine vinegar
2/3 c. canola oil

Roast tenderloin at 400F about 35 minutes, test for doneness. 125F, below rare. Chill. Cut on diagonal into 1/4inch slices. Serve with toothpicks and pass sauce.

Combine Shallot, 1/6 cup vin. tarragon, salt and pepper in a small non-aluminum saucepan and simmmer till vinegar is reduced by half and tarragon is softened, about 5 min.
Cool slightly. Combine yolk, mustard, vinegar and 2 Tbs oil; whip until mixture begins to thicken. With processor, blender or mixer runnigh, slowly pour remaining oil in a thin stream (will thicken) and add tarragon mixture.
Blend quickly. Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill before serving.

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Apple-Cranberry Breakfast Pudding

2009-03-28T12:32:00.001-06:00

1 cup fresh halved cranberries
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
4 c. skim milk
1/2 c. packed brown sugar (this is not an error)
1/2 t. salt
1/2 c. golden raisins
2 c. old fashioned rolled oats.
4-5 Delicious apples, thin sliced
1 c. chopped nuts
sour cream
Cinnamon sugar

Coat cranberries with brown sugar by shaking together in a plastic bag.
Place milk, sugar and salt in large micro bowl and heat until very hot but not boiling, abut 6-8 minutes. Add raisins, oatmeal, apples, cranberries and nuts. Mix well.
Put into stoneware bowl, I use my French Black Pyrex.
Bake 30 minutes. Stir before serving. Serve with sour cream and cinn sugar.

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Escalloped Potatoes

2009-03-28T12:30:00.000-06:00

6 cups potatoes, raw, sliced thin
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 cayenne
1 cup grated Velveeta cheese
3/4 cup green bell peppers, grated

For sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, then blend in the flour. Cook over moderate heat and slowly stir in milk. Season with salt and cayenne. Continue cooking until sauce is smooth and boiling. Reduce heat and add cheese, stirring, until cheese is blended. Add green peppers, stir, and remove from heat. Grease a baking dish and fill with alternate layers of potatoes and sauce. Bake in moderate oven, 350 degrees, until potatoes are done, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Potatoes may be turned with a spoon to ensure even cooking.

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Chocolate Pixies

2009-03-28T12:29:00.000-06:00

1/4 cup margarine, or butter
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs

In a large saucepan over low heat, melt margarine and chocolate, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Lightly spoon flour into a measuring cup; level off. Stir in flour, sugar, walnuts, baking powder, salt, and eggs; blend in well. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour for easier handling. Heat oven to 300 degrees. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls; roll in powdered sugar (coat heavily). Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 300 degrees for 15 - 18 minutes or until edges are set. Remove from the cookie sheets immediately. Makes 4 dozen cookies

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Cheese Stuffed Veggies

2009-03-28T12:28:00.000-06:00

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 package, celery stalks, fresh
2 Green bell peppers
2 Red Bell peppers
2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Clean vegetables and slice into 2-inch squares. Remove seeds from peppers. Set vegetables aside. In a bowl, mix remaining ingredients until creamy. Take about one tablespoon, and with a fork, fill each vegetable piece and arrange on a platter. Sprinkle half the veggies with paprika and the other half with chopped fresh parsley.

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BAKED POTATO SLICES

2009-03-28T12:27:00.000-06:00

4 medium sized potatoes
1 tsp. garlic salt
2 tbs. melted butter
2 tbs. chopped fresh parsley
4 tbs. grated Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 tbs. Parmesan cheese

Clean potatoes well, cut potatoes into thin slices leaving the skins on.
Put potatoes in a baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with parsley.
Bake potatoes at 425 degrees for about 50 minutes.
Remove from oven. Sprinkle with cheeses.
Bake potatoes for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until lightly browned,
cheeses are melted and potatoes are fork tender.

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Semmel Klanadles

2009-03-28T12:25:00.000-06:00

6 slices white bread, cubed
1/3 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, sauteed in butter
1 cup flour

Mix eggs with milk. Add bread, onion, and parsley. Let stand 15 minutes.
Add flour.
Mix well. Form into balls with damp hands.
Place gently into large kettle filled with boiling water.
Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until they float.
Remove, drain and serve with Pork Roast.

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Hungarian Style Dumplings

2009-03-28T12:24:00.002-06:00

3 eggs, beaten
3 cups flour
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup water

Mix all of the ingredients together and beat with a spoon. Drop by teaspoonfuls into boilig salted water. Cook about 10 minutes and drain. Rinse well with cold water and drain thoroughly.
Serve with Chicken Paprikash.

Chicken Paprikash

2009-03-28T12:24:00.001-06:00

2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup Hungarian paprika
1 whole chicken, cut up
3/4 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon white flour
salt
pepper

Sauté onions in olive oil in a large pot over low heat till onions are translucent. Add paprika and 1/3 of the chicken broth, stir till smooth. Cook 5 more minutes. Stir in the chicken; cover and simmer 35 minutes. When chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and keep warm. Mix the flour with the sour cream, add to the cooking liquid, stir till well blended. Add the rest of the chicken stock, stir well, and cook 5 minutes. Salt and pepper sauce to taste, spoon over chicken. Serve with Hungarian Style Dumplings.

Buchtel

2009-03-28T12:23:00.000-06:00

2 packages yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1 cup warm milk
1 stick margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 cups flour
1/2 cup melted butter
Jelly, any flavor you like
powdered sugar

Mix together the water and milk. Dissolve the yeast in the water/milk mixture.
Cream together the margarine, sugar, salt, eggs and vanilla. Add to the yeast mixture.
Stir in the flour. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Put in a greased bowl. Cover and set in a warm spot until doubled, about 2 hours. Put the 1/2 cup melted butter in the bottom of a 9 x 13" pan. Drop large spoonfuls of the dough into the pan with the butter. Make a hole in the center of each mound of dough. Fill the hole with a teaspoon of jelly. Close the hole, seal, and turn upside down. Bake in a 325 degree oven for about 45 minutes or until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar.

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PIZZA ROLLS

2009-03-28T12:20:00.000-06:00

1 lb. ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup thick tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. basil or oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

2 Italian rolls (about 6 inches long)
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese

Combine beef, onion, garlic in a 1-quart glass dish. cover. Microwave HIGH for 7 1/2 to 9 minutes until beef browns. stir twice. Drain off fat. Stir in tomato sauce, oregano or basil, salt and pepper.
Split rolls in half lenghtwise. Spoon beef on each roll half. Top with cheese. Microwave, uncovered, at
LOW & DEFROST for 11 to 12 1/2 minutes, or until cheese melts and sandwich is hot.
These can be made ahead of time and put in the frig. When you are ready to eat, just heat up what you want and save the rest for later.

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EXTRA EASY LASAGNA

2009-03-28T12:19:00.000-06:00

3/4 lb. ground beef
3 c. spaghetti sauce
15 oz. Ricotta or cottage cheese
2 c. shredded Mozzarella
8 uncooked lasagna noodles
1/4 C. water

Brown and drain ground beef, add spaghetti sauce and heat through. In a 9 X 13 pan spread 1 1/2 c. of meat mixture, and top with four uncooked noodles. Half the Ricotta cheese and half the Mozzarella. Repeat layers, top remaining meat. Slowly pour water around the inside edges of baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
Bake at 375 for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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SWEET POTATO ROLLS

2009-03-28T12:18:00.000-06:00

1 cup cooked sweet potatoes
3 TBLS. butter or margarine
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 cup water
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 TBLS. sugar
5 cups flour
3/4 cups warm water

Blend together potatoes and butter. Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water, then add mashed sweet potatoes. Add egg, salt, and sugar; blend together. Sift flour and measure. Add alternately with 3/4 cups warm water. Turn onto well floured board and knead. Place in greased bowl and cover. Allow to rise for 2 hours. Place on board and roll to desired thickness and make into various shapes. Brush tops of rolls with melted butter or margarine. Place on greased cookie sheet and allow to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled. Bake in a 425* oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

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Momma's Salmon Croquettes

2009-03-28T12:14:00.001-06:00

2 cans boned salmon, drained and flaked
salt and pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 C buttermilk
1/2 C flour
1/4 t baking soda

Mix soda and milk. Set aside. In medium mixing bowl, stir together fish, eggs, seasonings and flour. Blend in milk. Drop batter from spoon into 2 inches oil. Fry til golden brown, turning once.

These croquettes are patty shaped, not the round ones you are probably used to. Really good with rice and peas.

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Daddy's Quick Fish Chowder

2009-03-28T12:13:00.001-06:00

2 lbs. cod or haddock fillets, chopped
2 cups boiling water
4 slices bacon, diced
4 cups whole milk
6 large potatoes, cubed
1 large onion, sliced thinly
salt and pepper to taste

In dutch oven, fry bacon til crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. In bacon drippings, saute onion until soft. Add potatoes and water and cook 10 minutes over medium heat. Add fish and simer 20 minutes. Stir in milk and seasonings and heat to boiling.

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Creamy Southwest Potatoes

2009-03-28T12:12:00.000-06:00

several boiled, peeled, potatoes, cut in chunks
1 can cheddar cheese soup
3 green onions with tops, sliced
2 t cumin
dash salt and pepper
1 t dried cilantro
3 T whipped margarine
1 can diced chilies
1/2 cup chicken broth

Combine all ingredients in microwave safe bowl and heat 3-5 minutes or until bubbly.

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Cappellini Prima Vera

2009-03-28T12:11:00.000-06:00

1 lb. ground beef
1 24 ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 T chopped garlic
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
olive oil
1 lb. dried cappellini pasta (angelhair)
1 tsp. italian seasoning
1 tsp. dried hot pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste

In large skillet, saute onion, celery, carrots and zucchini until vegies are almost tender. Add beef and garlic and cook until beef has lost its pink color. Don't burn the garlic! Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of oil if necessary. Sprinkle in seasonings and cook, stirring for 1 minute more. Stir in tomatoes and heat to boiling. Lower heat and simmer while pasta is cooking. Stir frequently. Boil pasta in salted water til slightly chewey. Drain well and mix with sauce.

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Mom's Crunchy Cobbler

2009-03-28T12:10:00.001-06:00

1 1/2 C sugar
1 C flour
1 t baking powder
1 t salt
1 egg
1 stick margarine, melted
2 cans unsweetened pie fruit - cherries, blueberries, etc.
3 T cornstarch

Sift 1 C sugar, flour, baking powder and salt in mixing bowl. Add egg and mix until it forms crumbs. Drain the fruit, reserving the juice, and arrange in greased 9 x 13 pan. Mix the drained juice with 1/2 C sugar and cornstarch in a sauce pan. Heat slowly, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens. Pour this over the fruit. Sprinkle topping evenly over all. Drizzle margarine over topping. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes or until well browned.

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Fiery Pork Stew With Tomatillos

2009-03-28T12:09:00.001-06:00

2 lbs. pork, cut in 1 1/2 inch cubes
8 small red potatoes, diced
1 can black beans
1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
2 T garlic, chopped
1 lb. tomatillos, husked, cored and sliced
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
1 bullion cube, dissolved in 1 cup water
salt and pepper (green peppercorns are good)
2 heaping t ground cumin
1/2 t dried chipotle chilies
1 t dried oregano
2 t dried cilantro
1/2 C masa
1 C warm water

Layer all ingredients in crockpot. Stir to combine. Cook on low for 7-9 hours. 45 minutes before serving, mix masa with water and stir in to pot. Turn heat to high and cook 45 minutes more. Serve with rice and grated cheese and/or sourcream.

Shipwreck Stew

2009-03-28T12:06:00.000-06:00

1 can kidney beans
1 onion, sliced
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 C rice
salt and pepper
1 t chili powder
3 cups potatoes, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 can tomato sauce
1/2 can water
1 T worcestershire sauce

Shape beef into patties. Layer onion, beef, rice, potatoes, celery, and beans in pressure cooker. Mix tomato sauce with water and seasonings and pour into cooker. Pressure cook 20 minutes or bake in cassarole at 350 for 1 hour.

http://recipecircus.com/recipes/vishusvi/PRESSURECOOKER/Shipwreck_Stew.html

Ugly Duckling Cake

2009-03-28T12:05:00.000-06:00

1 box yellow cake mix (I like Duncan Hines)
2 eggs
1/2 C oil
1 1/2 C water
1 1/2 t each vanilla, lemon and orange extracts
1 box lemon pudding (non-instant)
1/2 stick butter
1/4 C orange juice
1/8 C milk
1/2 t each, vanilla, orange and lemon extracts
1 t orange zest or dried peel
powdered sugar

Mix cake mix, eggs, oil, water, 1 t of each extract and pudding mix together, beating well. Bake in greased 9 x 12 pan at 350 until tests done. When cake is done, boil together butter, orange juice and milk. Whisk in 1/2 t of each extract, zest and enough powdered sugar to make a glaze. Pour glaze over warm cake. Cool slightly before serving.

http://recipecircus.com/recipes/vishusvi/CAKESandPIES/Ugly_Duckling_Cake.html

Grandmomma's Lemon Apple Filling

2009-03-28T12:04:00.002-06:00

3 apples, grated
juice of 2 lemons
2 t lemon zest or 1 t dried lemon peel
1 C sugar
1/2 stick margarine
1 egg yolk

Mix all ingredients and cook over medium heat until thick.

Grandmomma used this on plain yellow or white cakes.

http://recipecircus.com/recipes/vishusvi/CAKESandPIES/Grandmomma39s_Lemon_Apple_Filling.html

Auntie's "Japanese" Fruit Cake

2009-03-28T12:04:00.001-06:00

1 C butter
4 3/4 C sugar
3 1/4 C + 4 T flour
1 1/4 C milk
6 eggs
2 t baking powder
2 t cinnamon
1 t ground cloves
1 t nutmeg
1 box golden raisins
1 cup nuts, chopped
2 seedless oranges, peeled and chopped
2 lemons, peeled and chopped
1 C crushed pineapple, drained
1 C grated coconut

Cream butter and 1 3/4 C sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Sift 3 1/4 C flour, spices and baking powder together. Add to egg mixture alternately with milk. Beat well. Fold in raisins and nuts. Bake in 4 (9-inch) layers. While cake cools, make filling. Mix 3 C sugar, 4 T flour, oranges, lemons and pineapple in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until thick like honey. Cool and add coconut. Spead between layers of cake and on top and sides.

http://recipecircus.com/recipes/vishusvi/CAKESandPIES/Auntie39s_quotJapanesequot_Fruit_Cake.html

Momma's Bean Salad

2009-03-28T12:02:00.000-06:00

3 cans beans (black, pinto, kidney, etc.) drained and rinsed
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/4 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can sliced waterchestnuts (optional)
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
mayonaise
salt and pepper

Mix vegetables and pecans. Add enough mayonaise to moisten and salt and pepper to taste. Chill 2 - 3 hours.

http://recipecircus.com/recipes/vishusvi/SALADandDRESSING/Momma39s_Bean_Salad.html

Grandmomma's Apple Meatloaf

2009-03-28T12:01:00.002-06:00

2 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2 cups tart apples, chopped (do not peel)
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
2 t salt
1 can tomato soup
2 T dijonaisse mustard (french's)
1 large onion, chopped
1 can mushroom soup

Combine all ingredients but soups. Mix soups. Pour half in meat mixture. Place in loafpan. Pour other half of soup mixture over meat. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350

http://recipecircus.com/recipes/vishusvi/MEATS/Grandmomma39s_Apple_Meatloaf.html

No Peek Beef

2009-03-28T12:01:00.001-06:00

2 lbs. chuck roast or brisket, cut into 1" pieces
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 lb. portobello mushrooms, sliced
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 C red wine or 1/2 C beef broth
salt and pepper

Place meat in casserole dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with onions and mushrooms. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper. Mix soup and wine or broth. Pour over meat and vegies. Cover and bake at 325 for 3 hours. Don't peek!
Serve over noodles.

http://recipecircus.com/recipes/vishusvi/MEATS/No_Peek_Beef.html

Baked Chicken Stew

2009-03-28T11:59:00.002-06:00

5 boneless chicken breast halves
seasoned salt and pepper, divided
3-4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
1 can chicken gravy (I used Franco-American)
1 can water
3 T olive oil

Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. Saute in olive oil until lightly browned. Drain and cut in bite sized pieces. Mix chicken, vegetables, gravy, water and salt and pepper to taste in large casserole. Bake, covered, at 350 until vegies are tender.

http://recipecircus.com/recipes/vishusvi/POULTRY/Baked_Chicken_Stew.html

Dill Chicken

2009-03-28T11:59:00.001-06:00

6 boneless chicken breasts
1 can chicken broth
1 large onion, sliced
1 large potato, peeled and diced
1 T olive oil
1 C white wine
1 t dried thyme
1/2 C fresh dill, chopped (or 2 T dried dill)
2 T lemon juice
salt and pepper

Bring chicken, oil, potato, onion, wine, broth and thyme to a boil in large skillet. Cover and simmer until vegies are soft and chicken is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove chicken. Reduce stock by half. Blend with immersion blender until sauce is smooth and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in lemon juice and dill. Return chicken to skillet and heat through. Serve over fettucini or spaghetti.

http://recipecircus.com/recipes/vishusvi/POULTRY/Dill_Chicken.html

Redeemer Communion Bread

2009-03-28T11:57:00.001-06:00

1 C all-bran cereal
3/4 C sugar
3/4 C shortening
1 T salt
2 C boiling water
2 pckgs. yeast
1/2 C warm water
2 eggs
6-9 C flour

Pour boiling water over cereal, sugar , shortening and salt to dissolve. Cool to lukewarm. While it is cooling, dissolve yeast in warm water. When cereal mixture is cool, add yeast, eggs and flour. Stir together, no kneading is necessary. Let bread rise until double. Shape into loaves or rolls, let rise again and bake at 350 until done.

http://recipecircus.com/recipes/vishusvi/BREAD/Redeemer_Communion_Bread.html

Grandmomma's Fluffy Dumplings

2009-03-28T11:54:00.001-06:00

1 1/2 C flour
2/3 t salt
4 t baking powder
1 egg
1 T oil
2/3 C milk

Mix all well. Drop by teaspoons into boiling broth. Cover and cook gently for 8-10 minutes or till done.

http://recipecircus.com/recipes/vishusvi/BREAD/Grandmomma39s_Fluffy_Dumplings.html

Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

2009-03-28T11:52:00.000-06:00

1 C milk, scalded
1 C water, cold
1 T sugar
2 pckgs. yeast
1/2 C cocoa
6 T shortening
1 t butter flavoring
1/2 C sugar
3 eggs
7 C flour

Filling Ingredients

1 C sugar
1 C brown sugar
1/4 C cocoa
1 C pecans, finely chopped
2 T cinnamon
1 stick butter, melted

Icing Ingredients

2 C powdered sugar
3 T cocoa
1 t vanilla
enough milk to make thin glaze

Mix milk, water, 1 T sugar and yeast. Set aside til foamy. Cream shortening, butter flavoring, cocoa and 1/2 C sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Stir in yeast mixture, alternating with 4 cups flour. Add remaining flour til you have a soft dough. Knead with dough hook or by hand til smooth. Let rise til doubled. Divide in half. Roll each half into a large rectangle. Mix together all filling ingredients except butter. Spread each dough half with melted butter and sprinkle with half of filling. Roll up into long rolls. Slice each roll into 12 pieces. Place in pans and let rise again til rolls are very large and fill the pan. Bake at 375 until light brown. Drizzle with icing while warm.

Applebutter Walnut Bread

2009-03-28T11:51:00.002-06:00

2 1/4 C flour
1 t baking powder
2/3 t salt
1 1/4 C apple butter (homemade is best)
2/3 C shortening
1 1/4 C brown sugar
2 eggs
4 T sour cream
1 C walnuts, chopped
1 t vanilla

Cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, vanilla and sour cream and beat well. Mix flour, salt and baking powder and add to batter, alternating with apple butter. Stir in nuts. Bake in greased loaf pan at 350 for 50 - 60 minutes.

http://recipecircus.com/recipes/vishusvi/BREAD/Applebutter_Walnut_Bread.html

Patti's Green Rice

2009-03-28T11:51:00.001-06:00

1 lb. ground beef
2 cups rice
1 can B&B mushrooms
1 pckg. frozen broccoli
8 oz. jar cheese whiz

Brown meat in skillet. Cook rice and broccoli separately. Combine all ingredients and bake in casserole at 375 for 15 minutes.

http://recipecircus.com/recipes/vishusvi/CASSEROLES/Patti39s_Green_Rice.html

Beef Tamale Pie

2009-03-28T11:48:00.000-06:00

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2 T chopped garlic
1 can tomato sauce
2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1 onion, chopped
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can corn, drained
1 T chili powder
1 t ground cumin
1/2 t dried oregano
1 C cornmeal
1 C water
1 1/2 C milk
1 cup cheese, grated
2 T butter
2 eggs, beaten

Brown beef in skillet with onion and garlic til vegies are soft. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, chili powder, cumin, oregano, 1 t salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes. Mix 1/2 C cornmeal and water. Stir into skillet and simmer 10 more minutes. Keep warm. Prepare topping. Heat milk, 1 t salt and butter in saucepan. Whisk in 1/2 C cornmeal and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Add eggs and blend. Pour meat sauce into casserole dish. Spoon topping around edge. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until topping is golden and sauce is bubbly.

http://recipecircus.com/recipes/vishusvi/CASSEROLES/Beef_Tamale_Pie.html

3-Step Cheesecake

2008-07-28T18:41:00.002-06:00

3 packages (8 ounces each)
Fat Free Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla

3 Eggs
1/3 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
1 1/2 cups Strawberry Slices or Assorted Fruit

Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs; mix just until blended. Do not over beat after adding eggs. Spray 9-inch pie plate with no stick cooking spray; sprinkle bottom with crumbs. Pour cream cheese mixture into prepared pie plate. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnite. Top with fruit.

http://www.geocities.com/cndbanks/Cheesecake.html

Pancakes from International House of Pancakes

2008-07-28T18:38:00.000-06:00

Nonstick Spray
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 heaping teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup cooking oil
pinch of salt

1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Use a pan with a nonstick surface or apply a little nonstick spray.
2. In a blender or with a mixer, combine all of the remaining ingredients until smooth.
3. Pour the batter by spoonfuls into the hot pan, forming 5-inch circles.
4. When the edges appear to harden, flip the pancakes. They should be golden brown.
5. Cook pancakes on the other side for same amount of time, until golden brown.

http://www.geocities.com/cndbanks/PancakesfromInternationalHouseofPancakes.html

White Russian Casserole

2008-07-18T19:09:00.000-06:00

10 Maine potatoes
2 lg onions, sliced
2 c chopped cabbage
2 c chopped cauliflower
1 lg can white kidney beans
8 c garlic, crushed
1/4 c chopped dill
2 T light cream cheese
4 T plain yogurt
1/4 c plain soymilk (or just use more yogurt)
4 slices fakin' bakin (a soy-based bacon substitute)
2 T sesame seeds
canola oil
paprika, salt & pepper

Boil or microwave the potatoes till nearly done.
When cool enough, remove the skins

Fry the sliced onions in a little oil till soft
Add the chopped cabbage, the chopped cauliflower, and
6 cloves of the crushed garlic, and fry till the cabbage
and cauliflower are just tender.

Melt the cream creese, and add to it the soymilk, yogurt
and dill. Mix together, and add to the vegetable mixture.

Drain and rinse the white beans, and add to the vegetable
mixture. mix thoroughly, and add salt & pepper to taste.

Slice the potatoes into rounds, and put half the slices on
the bottom of an oiled baking dish.
Fill with the mixture.
Fry or microwave the fakin' bakin
Cover with the remianing potatoes

Mix the remaining 2 cloves of criushed garlic with a little
bit of oil and spead over the potatoes.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake at 325 for about 20 minutes.
Sprinkle with the sesame seeds
Bake a few minutes more.
Serve immediately.

Variations: Use basil or cilantro instead of dill.

Fusilli Michelangelo

2008-07-18T19:08:00.000-06:00

1 15-ounce can of stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 pound mushrooms
1/4 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
1-2 cloves garlic
1-2 tbs. olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Cut the mushrooms and dried tomatoes into julienne strips. Heat olive oil in
a saucepan and saute the vegetables briefly (about 3 minutes). Drain the can
of tomatoes and toss the tomatoes into a blender; blend until you have an
almost but not completely smooth puree. Add the basil leaves to the vegetablesand saute, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds (they should become
greener, but not cook too much). Add the puree. Press the garlic and stir in,and grind in some black pepper. Cook for maybe 5 minutes (basil should not
be cooked too long or its color will fade). Salt to taste. Toss over about
10 oz. cooked fusilli.

Pretzel Salad

2008-07-18T19:06:00.000-06:00

CRUST

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup melted butter
3 tsp sugar

FILLING

1 (8 oz) cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 medium size Cool Whip

TOPPING

1 (6 oz) box strawberry Jello
2 (10 oz) frozen strawberries
2 cups boiling water

Mix crushed pretzels, sugar, and melted butter.
Press into a 9 x 13 glass dish. Bake at 400 degrees F
for 8 minutes. Cool completely.

Mix together cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Fold in Cool Whip. Spread on top of cooled pretzel
crust.

Dissolve Jello in boiling water, add frozen strawberries
(water will melt them) Let stand for 10 minutes.
Pour mixture onto cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Apple Fantasy Dessert

2008-07-18T19:05:00.001-06:00

2/3 c. flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
3 tsp vanilla or rum or bourbon
3 c. diced apples

Beat eggs, add sugar and vanilla and beat well. Add dry ingredients
and mix. Dump in apples and stir until evenly distributed. Put in a
deep baking dish or souffle dish. Bake 45 minutes at 350. Serve
warm.

Pork-Sweet Potato Skillet

2008-07-18T19:03:00.001-06:00

4 (about 1 pound) thin-cut pork chops
1 cup apple juice
1 medium onion, cut in 1/4-inch slices
1 tablesppon flour
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon salt
17-ounce can sweet potatoes, vacuum-packed

Preparation

Trim fat from chops. Brown on both sides in hot frypan. Add 3/4 cup of the
apple juice. Top with onion slices. Cover and cook 5 minutes at reduced heat.
Mix flour and seasonings. Stir into remaining 1/4 cup apple juice and then mix
into liquid in pan. Arrange sweet potatoes around and over chops. Spoon sauce
over potatoes. Cover and cook about 10 minutes longer, until potatoes are hot
and chops are done.

Chicken Liver Pate

2008-07-18T19:02:00.001-06:00

1 lb. fresh chicken livers
1-2 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. butter, softened
1 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
8 to 10 drops of hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
dash pepper

Cook livers, covered, in 1-2 Tbsp. of butter; stir occasionally til no
longer pink.
Put liver through a meat grinder (or into a food processor); blend with
remaining ingredients.
Place mixture into a lightly greased 2-cup mold and chill for at least 2
or 3 hours (over night is best).
Garnish with chopped hard-cooked egg, fresh chives, and/or fresh parsley.

Walnut Ketchup

2008-07-18T19:01:00.003-06:00

24 green walnuts
3/4 cup (175 ml) salt
5 cups (1 1/4 liter) water
2 quarts (2 liters) vinegar
2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground cloves
2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground mace
12 garlic cloves

Put the walnuts and salt into the water and leave them for nine days. Remove
the walnuts from the brine and pound them in a mortar. Combine the walnuts
and vinegar and leave them for a week, stirring every day.

Strain the mixture through a muslin bag, squeezing to extract all the liquor.
To this add the cloves, mace and garlic; boil for 15 to 20 minutes, strain
and then bottle it. Cover and process. Makes about 3 pints (1 1/2 liters).

Lobster Ketchup

2008-07-18T19:01:00.001-06:00

1 3 lb (1 1/2 kg) female lobster, boiled in water to cover for 10 minutes,
drained, body shell cut lengthwise in half, claws cracked with a mallet
6 salt anchovies
1 1/4 cups (300 ml) sherry or Madeira
1 teaspoon (5 ml) cayenne pepper
2/3 cup (150 ml) chili or shallot vinegar
3 1/2 cups (875 ml) shallot wine
black peppercorns

Pick out all the lobster meat and pound the coral (roe) with the anchovy
fillets in a mortar. When completely bruised, add the lobster meat;
pound and moisten it wtih the remaining ingredients. Mix well, and put
the ketchup into wide-mouthed jars. Put 1 teaspoon (5 ml) peppercorns
into each jar. Close tightly. Refrigerated, the ketchup will keep for
up to two months.

Notes: Add 4 to 5 tablespoons (60 to 75 ml) of this ketchup to 1 cup
(1/4 liter) of melted butter as a sauce for fish dishes. For chili
vinegar, use 10 dried hot chilies. Shallot vinegar is made by steeping
eight chopped shallots in 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) of wine vinegar for
three weeks; shallot wine by steeping the shallots in dry white wine.

Oyster Ketchup

2008-07-18T19:00:00.002-06:00

16 live oysters, shucked, the liquor reserved
2 1/2 cups (625 ml) dry sherry
2 tablespoons (30 ml) salt
1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) ground mace
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon (15 ml) brandy (optional)

Pound the oysters in a mortar, and add the oyster liquor and the sherry.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the salt, mace and cayeene pepper.
Boil up again, skim, then strain through a sieve. Stire in the brandy.
Put in jars and cover. The ketchup will keep for 6 weeks, if refrigerated.
Makes about 2 1/2 pints (1 1/2 liters).

Variation: Use mussels instead of oysters. A pounded anchovy or two may
also be added.

Prince of Wales Ketchup

2008-07-18T19:00:00.001-06:00

2 1/2 cups (625 ml) elderberry vinegar
To make the elderberry vinegar, place 2 cups (1/2 liter) of
stemmed elderberries in an ovenproof dish. Cover with vinegar.
Cook in a 300F (150C) oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until the berries
burst. Let the mixture stand overnight, then strain through
a jelly bag.
5 salt anchovies
3 tablespoons (45 ml) shallots, thinkly sliced
1 teaspoon (5 ml) whole cloves
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground mace
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground ginger
1 teaspoon (5 ml) grated nutmeg

Place all the ingredients in an enameled or stainless-steel pan. Bring to
a boil. Simmer gently, until the anchovies are broken up, about 20 minutes.
Let cool; strain and bottle. Cork tightly. Refrigerate. Leave for two
weeks before opening. the ketchup will keep for about six months.
Makes about 1 pint (1/2 liter).

Wild Plum Ketchup

2008-07-18T18:59:00.003-06:00

10 lb (4 1/2 kg) plums, stemmed (about 7 1/2 quarts)
10 cups (2 1/2 liters) sugar
1 quart (1 liter) white vinegar
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) ground cloves

Add the sugar to the plums, and place them in an enameled or stainless-steel
pan over medium heat. Cover. After 30 minutes, increase the heat and stir
the plum-sugar mixture. Break some of the plums with a wooden spoon.

Continue cooking, stirring the mixture occasionally, so that it does not
stick to the pan. In 15 minutes, all of the plums should be cooked through
and mashed. Remove from heat and cool.

Mash the mixture with a wooden spoon. Put the mashed pulp through a fine
sieve, and continue mashing until all of the liquid and some of the pulp
go through. Discard the pits and the skins. There should be about 4
quarts of liquid. Boil the vinegar together with the spices for a few
minutes. Add the vinegar-spice mixture to the plum liquid, then boil
vigorously, stirring constantly, for 15 minutes, or until the liquid has
reduced to 4 quarts again. Pour into bottles or jars. Process.
Makes 8 pints (4 liters).

English Ketchup

2008-07-18T18:59:00.002-06:00

6 lbs (3 kg) mushrooms, broken into pieces (about 7 1/2 quarts)
1 cup (1/4 liter) salt
2 1/2 cups (625 ml) vinegar
20 salt anchovies
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground mace
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cloves
1 tablespoon (15 ml) pepper
1 slice fresh ginger
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) shallots, sliced

Mix the mushrooms with the salt in a blow, cover and let them stand for
nine days, stirring once or twice a day. Put them into a stoneware crock,
cover tightly, and set hte crock in a pan of water. Cook over low heat
for three hours. Strain the mushrooms through a sieve into a pot, and add
the remaining ingredients to the juice -- the proportions given for 5 cups
of mushroom liquid. Keeping the pot covered, boil together over low heat
until the liquid is areduced by half, then strain it through a jelly bag.
Bottle the ketchup and cover. Process. Makes about 2 1/2 pints (1 1/4 liter).

Old-fashioned Tomato Ketchup

2008-07-18T18:58:00.000-06:00

33 lb (15 kg) tomatoes, slice (about 15 quarts)
1/2 cup (125 ml) salt
3/4 cup (175 ml) ground black pepper
1/3 cup (75 ml) cinnamon
2 tablespoons (30 ml) ground cloves)
1 tablespoon (15 ml) cayenne pepper
2/3 cup (150 ml) sugar
4 quarts (4 liters) vinegar

Stew the tomatoes in their own juices until soft and rub through a fine
sieve. Boil the pulp and juice down to the consistency of apple butter,
stirring steadily to prevent burning. Mix the spices and sugar with the
vinegar, and add to the tomatoes. Boil up twice, then bottle. Process.
Makes about 22 pints (11 liters).

Lemon Ketchup

2008-07-18T18:57:00.002-06:00

6 lemons, peeled
1/3 cup (75 ml) salt
3 tablespoons (45 ml) shallots, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
3 1/2 tablespoons (17 ml) ground mace
1 teaspoon (5 ml) whole cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons (30 ml) ground ginger
1 teaspoon (5 ml) cayenne pepper
2/3 cup (150 ml) freshly grated horseradish
3 1/2 cups (825 ml) white vinegar

Cut off a piece from both ends of each lemon and rub in the salt. Rub the
outsides of the lemons with salt. Put them in a jar with the shallots,
garlic and spices, reserving a little of the mace and ginger. Add the
horseradish.

Boil the vinegar for five minutes with the reserved mace and ginger, and
pour this over the lemons. Cover lightly and when cold, close the jar
tightly. Refrigerate. Strain after six months, or after 12 months. The
strained ketchup should be put into small bottles with new corks.
Makes about 2 1/2 pints (1 1/4 liters).

Variation: Pack a few slices of ripe tomato in each jar.

Blackberry Ketchup

2008-07-18T18:57:00.001-06:00

4 lb (2 kg) ripe blackberries (about 3 1/2 quarts [3 1/2 liters])
2 lb (1 kg) brown sugar
2 cups (1/2 liter) vinegar
2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground cloves
2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground allspice

Cook the blackberries slowly for two hours with the sugar, vinegar, cloves,
cinnamon, and allspice. When all is soft, put into jars and cover. Process.
Makes about 5 pints (2 1/2 liters).

Apple Ketchup

2008-07-18T18:56:00.001-06:00

12 large, firm, tart apples, peeled, quartered and cored
1 cup (1/4 liter) sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) ground white pepper
1 tsp (5 ml) ground cloves
1 tsp (5 ml) dry mustard
2 onions, finely chopped
2 cups (1/2 liter) white vinegar
2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon (15 ml) salt
1/2 cup (125 ml) freshly grated horseradish

Place the apples in an enameled, tinned or stainless steel pan, cover with
water, and cook slowly, without a lid, until the apples are soft and the
water has almost completely evaporated, about 30 minutes. Rub the apples
through a sieve or a food mill. Add all of the other ingredients; heat to
boiling, then reduce heat to low and simmer for an hour. Put in jars and
process or place in plastic containers with tight fitting lids and keep
refrigerated. Makes about 2 pints (1 liter).

http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~mjw/recipes/sauces/various-ketchups.html

Mornay Sauce

2008-07-18T18:55:00.001-06:00

Roux
1 1/2 TBS butter
1 1/2 TBS flour
3/4 cup milk (heated)

6 TBS gruyere cheese, grated
2 TBS parmesan cheese, grated
1/8 tsp nutmeg, grated
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp salt

Melt the butter over low heat in saucepan, add flour and cook roux 1 to 2
minutes. Add heated milk and cook over medium heat until it thickens. Stir in
gruyere, parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper. If you're not using it right away,
put some pats of butter on top to prevent skin from forming.

Bordelaise Sauce

2008-07-18T18:54:00.001-06:00

2 T butter
1 shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 slice onion
2 slices carrot
1 sprig parsley
6 peppercorns
1 clove
1 bayleaf
2 T flour
1 C beef bouillon
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/3 C burgundy or other hearty red wine
1 T chopped parsley

Saute ingredients 2 through 9 in the butter until the onion is
golden. Remove from heat, add the flour and stir until smooth.
Return to low heat, stirring constantly, until flour is lightly
browned. Remove from heat, stir in the bouillon. Over medium
heat, bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, simmer
10 min, stir occasionally.

Strain sauce, discarding vegetables and herbs. Add salt, pepper,
burgundy, chopped parsley. Reheat slowly over low heat prior to
serving.

Bourbon Sauce

2008-07-18T18:53:00.000-06:00

1 1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup sugar
4 egg yolks
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a medium nonreactive saucepan, combine the milk and sugar. Bring to a
boil over moderate heat.

Beat the egg yolks in a small bowl until liquified. When the milk boils,
gradually whisk 1/3 of it into the yolks. Return the remaining milk to a
boil over low heat and whisk in the yolk mixture. Cook, whisking constantly,
until the sauce thickens, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes; do not let boil. Immediately
remove from the heat.

Whisk the sauce constantly for 1 minute to cool. Strain through a fine
sieve into a bowl and whisk for 30 seconds. Stir in the bourbon and the
vanilla. Serve warm.

Dirt Pie

2008-07-18T18:51:00.002-06:00

1 cup cold milk
1 pkg (4 oz. serving) Chocolate flavor Instant Pudding
1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip
20 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
1-1/2 cups "rocks"*
1 graham cracker pie crust

* Rocks = Granola chunks, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips,
chopped peanuts, or any combination thereof

Pour milk into medium bowl. Add pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk until
well blended. Let stand 5 mins. Fold in whipped topping. Stir 1 cup of
the cookies and "rocks" into pudding mix. Spoon into pie crust. sprinkle
with remaining cookies. Freeze until firm, about 4 hours.

Carol Neer

Nectarine Pie

2008-07-18T18:51:00.001-06:00

1 9" unbaked pie shell
4 medium nectarines
2/3 cup sugar
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, cream and almond extract. Set
aside. Preheat oven to 400F. Placenectarines in boiling wtaer for 30
to 45 seconds. then plunge into cold water and remove skins. Cut in
half and remove pits. Place halves flat side down in pie shell. Pour
cream mixture around nectarines and bake 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm
with ice cream.

Orange Freeze Pie

2008-07-18T18:48:00.000-06:00

1 deep dish pie shell, baked
1 pkg (3 oz) orange flavored gelatin
2/3 cup boiling orange juice (OJ)
1 cup vanilla ice cream softened
1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup La Creme Whipped Topping, thawed

Dissolve gelatin in boiling OJ. Add ice cream by spoonfuls,
blending until dissolved. Chill until _slightly_ thickened.
Stir in mandarin oranges. Fold in whipped topping. Pour
into pie shell. Freeze until firm, about 2 hours. Remove
from freezer 15 minutes before serving.

Cinnamon Butter

2008-07-18T18:47:00.001-06:00

1/2 lb butter
1/2 lb confectioners sugar
3 tablespoons cinnamon

Combine the ingredients and mix well with an electric mixture. Store in
refrigerator.

Baked French Toast (Overnight)

2008-07-18T18:46:00.000-06:00

French bread cut into one inch slices, making eight slices

Combine:
6 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon vanilla

Pour over bread slices, cover and refrigerate overnight.

Next morning: Combine 10 ounce bag frozen strawberries, 4 ripe bananas,
thick sliced, place in glass casserole dish, sprinkle mixture of 3/4 cup
sugar and 1 tablespoon apple pie spice over strawberries and bananas.
Place slices of egg-soaked bread on top of strawberries and bananas.
Sprinkle top with cinnamon and sugar. Bake 450 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
Serve with whipped cream or powdered sugar.

Avocado Sorbet

2008-07-18T18:44:00.003-06:00

1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
2 cups water
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
3 avocados, seeded, peeled and mashed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
Fresh raspberries and crisp cookies, optional

Bring sugar, corn syrup and water to boil in large saucepan. Remove
from heat; stir in lime peel. Cool 50 to 60 minutes. Blend avocados
and lemon and lime juice in blender or food processor until smooth.
Add cooled sugar mixture; blend until thoroughly combined. Pour into
13 x 9 x 2 inch pan or 2 smaller pans so depth is about 1/2 inch.
Freeze 1 hour. Remove sorbet from freezer, beat 2 to 3 minutes until
light and creamy. Pour back into pan; cover with plastic wrap and
freeze until firm, about 4 hours. Serve sorbet with fresh raspberries
and crisp cookies.

Berried Avocado Grapefruit Salad

2008-07-18T18:44:00.001-06:00

Bibb lettuce
Watercress
2 avocados, seeded, peeled and sliced
2 cups grapefruit sections
1 cup fresh raspberries
Prepared sweet vinegar and oil dressing

Line serving platter or individual salad plates with lettuce and
watercress. Arrange avocado, grapefruit and raspberries over
and sprinkle with dressing.

Winter Wonder Bars

2008-07-18T18:42:00.001-06:00

12 ounces white chocolate
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup white sugar
3 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped macademia nuts, toasted

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease one 9 inch square baking pan. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and set aside. Chop 1/2 of the white chocolate into very small pieces. Chop the remaining white chocolate and the bittersweet chocolate into large chunks, set aside.

Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Do not allow the butter to bubble or to color. Remove from the heat and add the finely chopped white chocolate. DO NOT STIR the chocolate in, set aside.
Beat the sugar, eggs and vanilla together until thick and lemon colored, about 5 minutes. Lower the mixer speed and add the butter mixture. Mix just to blend. Add the flour mixture and mix just until the flour is mixed in. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the two chocolates and the nuts. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake at 325 degrees F until the brownies are just set, about 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with moist crumbs still attached. As with all brownies it is better to underbake than to overbake. Allow to cool about 1 hour then cut into squares.

Oh Henry Bars

2008-07-18T18:41:00.001-06:00

4 cups oatmeal
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup melted buttter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup brown sugar
FROSTING
1 cup chocolate chips
2/3 cup peanut butter

Mix oatmeal, sugar, butter, vanilla and brown sugar. Pat into a 9x13 in pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Frost while still warm with chocolate chips and peanut butter melted together in microwave.
- DeeDee

Black Forest Cheesecake

2008-07-18T18:40:00.000-06:00

Crust
1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
3 tablespoons margarine -- melted
Filling
2 packages cream cheese -- (8 ounce) softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 package semi sweet chocolate pieces -- (6 ounce) melted
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Topping
1 can cherry pie filling -- (21 ounce)
Frozen whipped topping thawed

Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Bake at 350degrees F for 10 minutes.
Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in chocolate and extract; pour over crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill cheesecake. Top cheesecake with pie filling and whipped topping just before serving.
- DeeDee

Carmelita Squares

2008-07-18T18:39:00.002-06:00

1 cup flour
1 cup quick oats
3/4 cup brown sugar -- firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon soda
3/4 cup melted butter or margarine
1/8 teaspoon salt

Topping
1 small chocolate chips -- 6 ounce
1/2 cup walnuts -- chopped
3/4 cup carmel ice-cream topping
3 tablespoons flour

Combine first six ingredients, and press 1/2 to 3/4 of the mix into a greased 9 X 13 pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over top of crust evenly. In a small mixing bowl mix 3/4 cup of carmel ice cream topping with the 3 tablespoons of flour until smooth. Pour over top of chocolate chips and nuts, then sprinkle with the remaining crumbs from crust mix.
Place back in the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes . Cool and cut into squares.

- DeeDee

Unbaked Chocolate Squares

2008-07-18T18:39:00.001-06:00

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg -- beaten
1/2 box graham crackers -- broken up into small pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla

Melt butter, add sugar, cocoa and egg. Bring to a boil, simmer for 1 minute. Add vanilla, nuts and wafers. Mix well and press into a well greased 8 x 8 pan.
Cool and frost with chocolate icing, sprinkle a handfull of chopped walnuts over top. Slice into squares.

Matrimonial Cake

2008-07-18T18:38:00.001-06:00

2 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
2 cups oatmeal
1 teaspoon baking soda

Filling

1 pound dates -- chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup water

Mix flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter. Add oats and soda. Mix well, press half of this into a greased pan. Cook filling mixture until dates are soft. Spread over mixture in pan. Put crumb mixture on top and press down. Bake at 300* for 45 minutes.

Nanaimo Bars

2008-07-18T18:37:00.000-06:00

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg -- beaten
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup coconut
1/2 cup walnuts -- finely chopped

1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons vanilla custard
2 cups icing sugar

2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter

Bottom layer,
Melt first 3 ingrediants in a heavy saucepan. Add beaten egg and stir to cook and thicken. Remove from heat, stir in crumbs, coconut and nuts. Press firmly into 9x9 ungreased pan.
Second Layer,
Cream butter, milk, custard powder and icing sugar together well. Beat until light. Spread over bottom layer.
Third Layer,
Melt chips and butter over low heat. Cool a bit and spread over second layer. Chill in refrigerator. Use a sharp knife to cut. 36 squares

- DeeDee

Lemon Bars

2008-07-18T18:36:00.000-06:00

2 cups flour
1/2 cup icing sugar
1 cup butter
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon rind
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Mix flour, icing sugar and butter and pat into 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 15 min. Mix remaining ingrediants well, spread over base. Bake at 350 for 25 min. Cool, Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into bars.
- DeeDee

Baked Tomatoes

2008-07-18T18:35:00.000-06:00

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion -- chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil
2 cups bread crumbs
4 large tomatoes
2 tablespoons butter

Melt butter, add onion and saute 3 minutes. Add sugar, salt, pepper, basil and half of the bread crumbs. Stir until well mixed. Place a layer of tomatoes in a greased dish. Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture. Repeat layers ending with tomatoes. Melt remaining butter. Toss with rest of bread crumbs and sprinkle over tomatoes. Bake at 350* for 30 minutes. You can also sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.

Mixed Herb Pesto

2008-07-18T18:34:00.000-06:00

2 tablespoons pine nuts -- toasted
2 large garlic cloves
2 cups torn spinach
3/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup arugula leaves
1/2 cup fresh oregano leaves
1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese -- (1/2 ounce)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Drop pine nuts and garlic through food chute with food processor on, and process until minced. Add spinach and next 7 ingredients (spinach through salt); process until finely minced. With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute; process until well-blended.
Yield: 3/4 cup
- DeeDee

Chunky Herb-Tomato Sauce

2008-07-18T18:33:00.000-06:00

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic -- minced
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
35 ounces plum tomatoes -- (1 can) undrained

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Yield: 5 cups

Bagels

2008-04-25T00:07:00.002-06:00

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp salt
3 tsp sugar
2 tsp vegetable oil
2 tsp yeast
1 egg
1 cup warm water

In a bowl put the warm water, yeast and sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes
until the yeast is working. Add the salt, egg, oil and flour and stir
everything together. Dump the dough out on a floured board and knead
until everything is of one consistancy. (Exactly like making bread).
Put the dough into a warm bowl and put (covered) in a draft-free place
for about 1 and 1/2 hours or until the dough has doubled in size. Punch
down the dough and divide it into 20 pieces. Shape each piece into a
ball. Then roll each ball into a rope (like you would plasticine) about
7 inches long. Press the two ends of the "rope" together to give you
the basic bagel shape. Put the bagels on a floured board, cover with a
tea towel, and leave for about an hour to rise. During the last part of
the rising time, put a pot on the stove and fill it with boiling water.
Also turn the oven on to 375 Degrees F. Dump about 5 bagels at a time
into the boiling water. They will fall to the bottom of the pot and
then rise. When they rise turn them over. Boil them for a total
(including time at bottom of pan) of 2 minutes. Lift the bagels out of
the water with a slotted spoon and leave them to drain while you do
remaining bagels. Put all the bagels on a cookie sheet and put them in
the oven to bake for about 15 minutes (Until they turn brown).

Morning Glory Muffins

2008-04-25T00:05:00.000-06:00

2 1/4 cups flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated carrots (4 medium-large)
1 apple, cored and shredded
1/2 cup each: shredded coconut, raisins & pecans or walnuts
1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Into large bowl, sift together flour,sugar, cinnamon, baking soda & salt
Stir in carrots, apple, coconut, raisins, nuts & pineapple.
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, oil and vanilla. Pour into bowl
with dry ingredients; blend well.
Spoon batter into 16 muffin cups that are greased or lines with paper
muffin liners. Fill almost to the top. Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree
oven about 35 minutes. Cool muffins in pan about 10 minutes. then turn
out onti wire rack to cool completely. Store in airtight container.
Best when allowed to "ripen" for 24 hours.
- Mostly Harmless

Walnut Loaf

2008-04-25T00:01:00.001-06:00

2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup walnuts chopped
pinch salt
1 egg beaten
1 Tbs golden syrup warmed
1 cup milk

Sift flour and baking powder, add sugar and nuts. Make a well in centre
and add beaten egg, milk and warmed golden syrup.
Bake in loaf tin 1 hr. at 400 degs. F.

Anzac Biscuits

2008-04-24T23:59:00.000-06:00

1/2 cup butter
1 tbsp golden syrup
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 tbsp boiling water
1 cup uncooked rolled oats
1 cup desiccated coconut
1 cup plain flour
1 cup brown sugar
2 tsp ginger

Melt butter and golden syrup in large pan over a low heat. Add bicarbonate
of soda mixed with boiling water.
Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, then pour melted mixture into
center and mix to a moist but firm consistency.
Drop slightly rounded teaspoonful of mixture on to cold greased tray. Cook
for about 15 minutes in a moderate oven. Cool on a wire rack. Makes 5 dozen.
- Embassy of Australia

Shaker Lemon Pie

2008-04-24T23:56:00.000-06:00

2 large lemons
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, well beaten
pastry for a 2 crust 9" pie

Slice lemons (unpeeled) paper thin. Add sugar, mix well and let
stand at least 2 hours. Add beaten eggs and combine well. Roll
half the pastry out and place in pie plate. Fill with lemon
mixture, cover with top crust. Cut slits and seal edges. Bake
in preheated 450 oven for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 and
bake 20 more minutes. Serve at room temperature.

Baked Pastry Shell

2008-04-24T23:54:00.000-06:00

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening or lard
3 to 4 tablespoons cold water

In a mixing bowl combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening or lard till
pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water
over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push to sides of bowl.
Repeat till all is moistened. Form dough into a ball.

On a lightly floured surface flatten dough with hands; roll from center to
edge, forming a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Wrap pastry around
rolling pin. Unroll onto a 9-inch pie plate. Ease the pastry into pie
plate, being careful not to stretch pastry. Trim to 1/2 inch beyond edge
of pie plate; fold under extra pastry. Make a fluted edge. Prick bottom
and sides of pastry with a fork.

Bake in a 450 oven for 10 to 12 minutes or till golden.

Crockpot Lacquered Chicken

2008-04-24T23:51:00.001-06:00

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 lb whole chicken
3 very large onions, peeled and chopped
5 large tomatoes, chopped
1 medium orange, unpeeled, seeded, chopped
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 cup water
1 bouillon cube, crumbled
3 heaping Tbsp red currant, raspberry or red grape jelly
1/4 cup sweet sherry

In a medium skillet, over medium high heat, heat the oil and saute
the chicken, turning often, until well browned all over. Remove the
chicken to a plate. Saute the onion in the skillet until well browned.
Turn into the crockpot. Place the tomatoes, orange, sugar, salt and
pepper in the pot and set the chicken on top. Rinse the skillet with the
water and scrape into the cooker. Add the bouillon cube. Cover and
cook on Low for 5 to 7 hours.

Before serving, remove the chicken to a deep serving dish and keep
warm. Turn the pot contents into a skillet, set the heat to high
and simmer until thick enough to mound on a spoon. Stir in the jelly
and the sherry and cook, stirring until the sauce boils. Do not
overcook, lest the sauce lose its shiny quality. If you wish, add
some sugar or sweet sherry to further brighten the taste. If sauce
is not shiny enough, bring back to a very brisk boil and quickly
stir in some jelly. Pour sauce over the chicken.

makes 4 to 6 servings

Crockpot Apricot Nut Bread

2008-04-24T23:49:00.000-06:00

3/4 cup dried apricots
1 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 Tbsp grated orange peel
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Place the apricots on a chopping block. Sprinkle 1 T flour over them.
Dip a knife into the flour and chop the apricots finely. Flour the
knife often to keep the cut up fruit from sticking together. Sift
the remaining flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar into a
large bowl. Combine the milk, egg, orange peel, and oil. Stir the
flour mixture and the whole wheat flour. Fold in the cut up apricots,
any flour left on the cutting block and the walnuts. Pour into a
well greased, floured bakin unit. Cover and place on a rack in the slow
cooker, but prop the lid open a fraction with a toothpick or a twist of
foil to let excess steam escape. Cook on High for 4 to 6 hours. Cool
on a rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

DO NOT LIFT THE LID WHILE BAKING THIS BREAD.
- Maggie

Cookie Bowls

2008-04-24T23:44:00.000-06:00

1/2 cup egg whites
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup sifted flour
3 Tbsp. butter, melted and cooled
3/4 tap. vanilla extract

Beat egg whites until frothy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating well
after each addition; beat until stiff peaks are formed.
Fold in flour in halves. Blend in cooled butter and vanilla.
Quickly grease a preheated cookie sheet and bake a trial cookie - if it
is too brittle to shape, the batter needs a little more flour; if it is
thick and difficult to shape, add a little more cooled butter.
Drop mixture by heaping tablespoons 6 to 8 inches apart onto hot cookie
sheet (2 to 4 on a sheet, depending on the size of the sheet); spread very
thinly, being careful not to make holes.
Bake at 400 F for 2 to 3 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Immediately remove from cookie sheet and quickly shape inside a bowl. Let
cool. Store in tightly covered container.
- Mostly Harmless

Green Tea Ice Cream

2008-04-24T23:42:00.000-06:00

1 quart milk
.5 ounce powdered Japanese green tea
15 egg yolks
1 pound sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half & half

Bring milk to a boil. Remove from heat and add green tea. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar together until they form
a ribbon. Combine egg mixture and milk, then strain into a saucepan.
Cook over medium-high heat until just before the mixture reaches a
boil. Remove from heat and cool completely over ice water. Beat
heavy cream and half & half until frothy. Pour into egg mixture and
mix well. Process in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's
instructions.

- Yoshi Katsumura (of Yoshi's Cafe in Chicago)

Blueberry Sherbet

2008-04-24T23:40:00.000-06:00

Sorbet aux Myrtilles(Blueberry Sherbet)

2 pints fresh blueberries, picked over but not washed (800 g.)
2 1/2 cups sugar(500 g.)
juice of 2 lemons
1 1/4 cups cold water (3 dl.)

Puree berries with sugar, lemon juice, and water. Pour into ice cream
maker and freeze according to instructions--until smooth and frozen. To
preserve the fruit flavor, serve the same day.

Hazelnet Cake (torta di Nociole)

2008-04-24T23:37:00.001-06:00

3 cups hazelnuts, shelled
1 cup raw sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
7 ounces unsalted butter
4 eggs, separated
3/4 cup flour

Toast the hazelnuts in a 350F oven, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Cool. Rub them between your hands to remove the skin. Chop them. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and the cocoa and chop again.
Pre-heat the oven to 350F. Beat the sugar and butter for 20 minutes.
Add the egg yolks, still beating. Mix the flour with the hazelnuts,
then fold them into the sugar mixture. Beat the egg whites to stiff
peaks in a separate bowl. Fold the egg whites into the sugar mixture.
Place in a buttered and floured 12 inch cake pan (we used a Bunt cake
pan). Bake for 1 hour at 350F.
Allow to cool before turning out.
Serve with whipped cream.