Online Recipes

Fish in mango sauce

2009-08-22T23:15:00.001-07:00

Ingredients (to serve one):

· 3 boneless fish fillets.
· Salt, to taste.
· 5gm white pepper powder.
· 20gm mustard paste.
· Juice of 1 lemon.
· 100gm mango pulp.
· Capsico sauce, a dash.
· 100gm boiled mixed vegetbls.
· 10gm chopped garlic.
· Sugar, to taste.
· 1egg.
· 50gm flour.
· 50ml refined oil.
· 5gm crushd ppper. 2-3gm chopped parsly.

Method:

Wash the sliced fish and soak the excess water with kitchen paper. Marinate the fish with lemon juice, oil, white pepper powder, chopped garlic and mustard paste and keep aside for half an hour. Beat the egg and put the marinated fish in it for a couple of minutes. Take the fish out of th egg and coat with flour. Heat oil a frying pan and grill the fish coated with flower one by one.

For the sauce, heat a pan and add oil. Add crushed pepper, and put the fresh mango pulp in it. Add Capsico , salt and sugar. On a plat, place boiled vegetables. Put fish fillets on one side, and top with the mango sauce. Garnish with chopped parsly, crushed pepper and a ripe mango slice.

Prawn and mango cocktail

2009-08-22T23:12:00.001-07:00

Ingredients (to serve one):

· 6small pieces of prawn.
· 3tbs mayonnaise.
· 1tbs tomato ketchup.
· Capsico sauce, a dash.
· 1tsp lemon juice.
· 6ripe mango scoops (small).
· 1lemon wedge.
· 1boiled egg.
· 1olive.
· 25gm lettuce.

Method:

Boil the prawns and keep aside. Mix the mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, Capsico and mango pulp in a mixing bowl. This is your cocktail sauce. Now pour the sauce over the mango scoops and boiled prawns. In a cocktail glass, put a lettuce leaf. Then add the mango scoops and prawns. Garnish with a boiled egg, olive and lemon wedge.

Sprout salad with banana flowers

2009-08-22T23:08:00.001-07:00

Ingredients:

· 300gmsprouts –mango, chana, wheat, bean etc or mixture of all.
· 40gm carrots, julienned.
· 40gm cucumber, julienned.
· 30gm raw mango, julienned.
· 30gm frsh tomato deseeded and julienned.
· 20gm lettuce hand shredded.
· 50gm banana flower.
· 15gm cornflour.
· Oil.
· 2 lemon wedges.

Dressing:

· 20ml olive oil.
· 10ml lemon juice.
· 1tsp salt.
· 1/2tsp pepper.
· 2tbs fresh coriander, chopped.

Method:

Clean and wash the banana flowers. Marinate with salt and pepper and dust with corn flour. Deep fry. Keep aside. Blend dressing ingredients well. Pour over chilled vegetables. Add the banana flower. Garnish with lemon wedge. You can use lotus stems or kumrophul instead of banana flowers.

Chilled watermelon carpaccio with rocket and feta cheese crumble

2009-08-22T23:04:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:

· 100gm watermelon.
· 5gm basil.
· 5ml olive oil.
· 10gm feta cheese.
· 5gm rocket lettuce.
· 5ml balsamic vinegar.

Method:

Cut watermelon into thin slices. Prepare a dressing with olive oil and basil and marinate the watermelon in it. Chill the marinated watermelon. Arrange it on a plate and garnish with rocket lettuce leaves. Sprinkle some feta cheese and serve chilled.

Beetroot Carpaccio

2009-08-22T22:59:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
· A large beetroot.
· 5gm mescaline leaves (mixed baby lettuce).
· 2tbs extra virgin olive oil.
· 1tbs lemon juice.
· Sea salt.
· Pepper.
· 2tbs mango coulis.
· 2tbs toasted walnuts.

Method:

Boil the bet root in cold salted water and allow it to cool. Peel and thinly slice. Arrange slices on a dinner plate. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt and peeper and drizzle over the sliced beetroot. Then, drizzle the mango coulis on top and arrange the mixed mescaline green over it. Garnish the salad with walnuts.

Mango coulis: Puree the pulp of one mango in a blender with some olive oil and seasoning.

Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

2009-06-06T20:43:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
3/4lb angel hair pasta (cooked)
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (cut into strips)
2 tablespoons fresh garlic (chopped)
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons Cajun-style blackened seasoning
salt and pepper (to taste)
10 roma tomatoes (diced)
2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, to medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and fry until brown on the outside. Stir in basil, garlic, blackened seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix in tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes are semi soft and the chicken is fully cooked.
Step 2: Toss with noodles and top with crumbled feta cheese.
(Makes 5 Servings)

Independence Day Recipes

2009-06-05T21:04:00.000-07:00

Recipes For The Grill-
Outdoor grilling is my favorite way to cook during the summer months. I love to experiment making different types of burgers, some with beef or chicken and different condiments for each. Here I have for you an assortment of different types of burgers. Some include; Chicken burgers, BBQ burgers, Southwest burgers and even a delicious Greek Burger. Don’t worry, if you’re not a huge fan of the burger I also have a recipe for grilled shrimp and Chinese BBQ pork on a stick.

Cold Salads-
Cold salad always makes a great side dish for outdoor events or parties. Here I have some of my favorite salads. BLT pasta salad, potato salad and fruit salad just to name a few. All of these recipes will be very easy to prepare.

Desserts-

…and what would a cookout be without dessert? If the fruit salad wasn’t enough here I have for you a couple delicious brownie recipes to pack along with you.

Guacamole Recipe

2009-06-04T21:00:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
3 ripe avocados (peeled and pitted)
The juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup onion (diced)
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
2 roma tomatoes (diced)
1 teaspoon fresh garlic (minced)
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a medium bowl mash the avocados. Squeeze in or add lime juice. Add salt. Mix in onion cilantro, tomatoes and garlic. Mix in cayenne pepper.
Step 2: Refrigerate for 1 hour or serve immediately.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Zucchini Bread Recipe

2009-04-25T23:25:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2 ½ cups sugar
3 eggs
3 cups flour
3 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup oil
2 cups zucchini (grated)
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup nuts (optional)
3 teaspoons cinnamon

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine all of the ingredients and mix well.
Step 2: Pour mixture into 2 greased loaf pans and bake for 1 hour.
Step 3: Remove from oven and allow bread to cool before removing.

Beijing Beef Recipe

2009-04-25T23:15:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1lb steak (sliced into thin strips)
6 tablespoons cornstarch (for dusting)
oil (for frying)
Marinade-
1 egg
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Sauce-
4 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons vinegar
¼ teaspoon crush chili pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Vegetables-
1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
1 medium white onion (sliced)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Cut beef into thin strips . In a bowl of sealable bag combine all marinade ingredients and mix well. Add beef slices and marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: While beef in marinating mix all of the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and refrigerate.
Step 3: When the beef is done marinating coat the beef slices with 6 tablespoons of cornstarch. Remove any access cornstarch and deep fry (either in a deep fryer or wok) beef slices in batches until floating or golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Step 4: Add a couple tablespoons of oil to the wok and add minced garlic and stir fry for 10 seconds. Add red and green bell peppers and onions and stir fry for 2 minutes. Remove vegetables and set aside.

Step 5: Pour sauce into the wok and heat until boiling. In a serving dish add beef and vegetables and coat with the sauce.

Crab Quiche Recipe

2009-04-25T23:07:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
½ cup mayonnaise
3 eggs (beaten)
1 cup of crab meat (or imitation crab)
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup green onions (chopped)
salt (optional, to your taste)
pepper (optional, to your taste)
cayenne pepper (optional, to your taste)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl mix together eggs, milk, flour and mayonnaise until well blended. Stir in crab meat, cheese and green onions. Pour over pie crust.

Step 2: Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.

Chicken Carbonara Recipe

2009-04-25T23:01:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bit size pieces)
½ lb bacon
12 ounces spaghetti noodles
½ cup parmesan cheese
2 eggs
¼ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup white wine
¼ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup frozen peas

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a small bowl mix together parmesan cheese, eggs, heavy cream, salt and pepper. In another bowl mix together wine, chicken broth and lemon juice. Set both aside.
Step 2: Bring a pot of water to a boil for cooking the noodles.
Step 3: In a large skillet cook bacon in batches until crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Step 4: Fry chicken pieces in bacon fat until fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.
Step 5: Deglaze the pan with wine mixture scraping up any bits on the bottom of the pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes. Place noodles in boiling water and cook according to package directions.

Step 6: While noodles are cooking crumble bacon slices into bits and in a large bowl mix chicken, bacon bits, wine glaze mixture, and parmesan/egg mixture. Drain noodles and shake to get rid of any extra water.
Step 7: Add peas and egg mixture to piping hot noodles and mix well.

Egg Foo Yung Recipe

2009-04-25T22:59:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
6 eggs
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
¼ cup green onion (minced)
¼ cup bamboo shoots (minced)
4 water chestnuts (minced)
¼ cup slivered ham
1 teaspoon soy sauce
oil (for cooking)
Foo Yung Sauce-
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a bowl mix together eggs, vegetables, ham and soy sauce.
Step 2: Heat a skillet with a little bit of oil or cooking spray and add 1/3 cup of the egg mixture. Cook either as you would a pancake, once lightly browned on one side flip and brown the other, or fold as you would an omelet. Repeat until the egg mixture is gone.

Step 3: To make foo yung sauce – Add chicken broth, soy sauce, vinegar and sugar to a sauce pan. Bring sauce to a boil. Meanwhile combine cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl. When the sauce starts boiling, stir in the cornstarch mixture. Cook, stirring until sauce is thickening and bubbling.

Mandarin Chicken Recipe

2009-04-25T22:57:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
vegetable oil or cooking spray
½ tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
Mandarin Sauce-
2/3 cup sugar
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
¼ cup water
4 teaspoons cornstarch

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Pound chicken breasts with a mallet to an even thickness and season both sides with sugar, salt, and garlic powder. Grill chicken 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink inside. Remove from grill and cut into bit sized strips. Set aside.

Step 2: In a bowl combine sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic and ginger. Pour into a wok or sauce pan. Heat the mixture until almost at a boil. Combine cornstarch and water. Once the sauce starts to boil add the cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened.
Step 3: Add grilled chicken to the wok and coat with the sauce. Simmer until heated thoroughly.

Banana Bread Recipe

2009-04-25T22:55:00.001-07:00

Ingredients:
¾ cup butter (softened)
1 ½ cups sugar
3 bananas (blackened)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup nuts (chopped)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees, and In a mixing bowl cream butter and sugar. Mash bananas by hand and add to mixture. Add in eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, flour and salt. Stir in buttermilk and chopped nuts.

Step 2: Pour mixture into 1 or 2 greased loaf pans.
Step 3: Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean or almost clean).

Breaded Shrimp Recipe

2009-04-25T22:50:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1lb large shrimp (peel and deveined, and butterflied if you choose)
4 cups water
1 ½ cups corn starch
2 eggs
2 cups breadcrumbs
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon onion powder
Oil (for deep frying)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a large bowl mix water, cornstarch and eggs. On a plate or using a shaker bag mix breadcrumbs, onion and garlic powder.
Step 2: Dip the shrimp into the cornstarch mixture until completely coated and then roll them in the bread crumb mixture. Stir the cornstarch batter, and then dip the shrimp back into the mixture and roll in breadcrumbs once more.
Step 3: Deep fry shrimp in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe

2009-04-25T22:47:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2 eggs
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoons vanilla extract
oil or cooking spray (for cooking)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a large bowl beat eggs. Add buttermilk, butter and vanilla and mix well. Add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well until smooth and let batter set for a few minutes.
Step 2: Heat griddle or pan over medium heat. Brush lightly with oil or spray with cooking spray. You can test to see if the pan is hot enough by adding a few drops of water, if or when the drops start to dance its hot enough.
Step 3: Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the griddle. Cook on the first side until bubbles that form start to pop. You can also gently lift up the pancake to make sure the bottom is not overcooking, if it is the pan may be too hot and you will need to adjust the heat. Flip the pancake over with a spatula and cook until golden brown. Repeat until all the batter is gone.

Cashew Chicken Recipe

2009-04-25T22:41:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1” chunks)
2 cups flour
5 teaspoons cornstarch (divided)
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 eggs (beaten)
oil (for frying)
Sauce-
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon pepper
1 large green pepper (sliced)
1 large onion (sliced)
2 cups cashews
1/3 cup green onions (chopped)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a bowl mix flour, baking soda and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. In another bowl beat the eggs. Dip chicken pieces first then the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture and then again in the flour mixture.
Step 2: Fry in oil in a wok or in a deep fryer at 350 degrees in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Step 3: Heat a tiny bit of oil in the wok and stir fry green pepper and onions for 2-3 minutes. Remove from wok and set aside.

Step 4: To make the sauce- in a bowl mix chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, pepper, and 4 tablespoons of cornstarch.
Step 5: Pour sauce into wok and cook over medium heat stirring until well blended and sauce thickens. In a bowl pour sauce over chicken pieces, add green peppers and onions. Mix well and garnish with cashews and green onions. Serve with white rice.

Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

2009-04-25T22:38:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups oats
1 ½ cups chocolate chips or raisins

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder and kosher salt. Set aside.
Step 2: Beat together on low speed, butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Increase the beating speed and beat together until fluffy.
Step 3: Stir in the flour mixture into the butter mixture until no flour is visible. Stir in oats and chocolate chips.

Step 4: Fill a cookie scoop or a tablespoon with dough. Drop one by one onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake 11-13 minutes until golden but still moist inside. Remove from the oven and fully cool.

Coconut Shrimp Recipe

2009-04-25T22:33:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
Canola oil (for deep frying)
½ lb large uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 ½ cups all purpose flour (divided)
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 cup Panko Japanese style breadcrumbs
½ cup flaked coconut
Dipping Sauce-
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup pina colada non-alcoholic drink mix
1/4 cup crushed pineapple (canned)
2 tablespoons sugar

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a bowl combine all the ingredients for the dipping sauce, mix well. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
Step 2: In a medium bowl mix ¾ cup of flour, and add milk and mix well. Let batter sit for a few minutes. In another bowl or pie plate mix another ¾ cup of flour, sugar and salt. In a third bowl mix Panko breadcrumbs and flaked coconut.

Step 3: Butterfly each shrimp. Use a sharp knife and cut through the back of the shrimp (where the vein was) so you can spread it opened. Leave the tail intact.

Step 4: One by one dip each shrimp in the flour mixture, then the batter mixture and then the breadcrumb/coconut mixture. Coat evenly.
Step 5: Deep fry the shrimp in batches at 350 degrees for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with dipping sauce.

Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

2009-04-25T22:30:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
¾ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 head romaine lettuce (washed and torn into pieces)
shredded parmesan cheese
Croutons-
2 cups of white bread (torn or cut into pieces)
3 tablespoons virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves (crushed)
¼ teaspoon salt
Dressing-
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 oil packed anchovy (minced)
¼ cup olive oil

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: For the dressing- In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and minced anchovy. Then last whisk in olive oil. Refrigerate until needed (whisk once before using).

Step 2: For the croutons- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Tear or cut bread into pieces and place in a bowl. In a small bowl mix crushed garlic, olive oil, and salt. Drizzle oil mixture over bread pieces and toss to coat. Lie out bread pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes turning half way through for even browning. Allow to cool until needed.
Step 3: For the chicken- Between 2 sheets of wax paper pound chicken breasts with a mallet until at an even thickness. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt, sugar, garlic powder and onion powder. Grill chicken on an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan for 5 minutes on each side of until no longer pink inside. Slice chicken into small strips.
Step 4: To make the salad mix shredded lettuce and chicken bits. Top with croutons, dressing and shredded parmesan cheese.

Bourbon Chicken Recipe

2009-04-25T22:25:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
oil (for frying)
cornstarch (for dusting, optional)
Sauce-
1 garlic clove (minced)
¼ teaspoon ginger
¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup apple juice
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
½ cup water
1/3 cup soy sauce

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Cut chicken breasts into bit sized pieces, and if you choose lightly dust with cornstarch. Heat oil in your wok and fry chicken bits in batches until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Step 2: In a bowl combine all sauce ingredients. Pour into wok and bring to a boil. Add chicken bits back to the pan, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Chow Mein Recipe

2009-04-25T22:22:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1.5lb boneless pork chops (sliced thinly into strips)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 (12 oz) package chow mein noodles
1 cup fresh bean sprouts (or canned)
2 large celery stalks (sliced)
1 medium onion (sliced)
1 (12oz) package fresh sliced mushrooms
4 cups fresh cabbage and carrot mix
2 green onions (sliced)
½ cup chicken broth
4 tablespoon oyster sauce
4 teaspoons soy sauce
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
oil (for frying)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Cook the chow Mein noodles according the package directions. Meanwhile, add a little bit of oil to the wok. Add pork strips and garlic and stir fry until fully cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside.
Step 2: Add a little more oil. Add all of the vegetables expect the green onion to the wok. Stir fry until the vegetables are as tender as you like them.

Step 3: Push the vegetables to the side creating a well In the middle of the wok. One by one add chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well. Bring to a slow boil. Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with a little bit of cold water. While stirring pour cornstarch/water mixture into the sauce. Return pork to the wok. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 4: Mix the vegetables mixture with the chow Mein noodles in a large bowl. Top with sliced green onions. Serve.

Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

2009-04-25T22:19:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2 prepared pie crusts (homemade or store bought)
1/8 teaspoon poppy seed
1 pinch seasoning salt
Filling-
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion (sliced)
½ cup celery (diced)
1 cup carrot (sliced)
1 cup potatoes (diced)
8 ounces fresh mushrooms (sliced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
1 teaspoon thyme
1 pinch red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon ground sage
salt and pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken (diced)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and press one curst onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9” pie plate.
Step 2: In a large pan melt butter and add celery, onion, carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, and garlic. Stir fry for 5 minutes. Add parsley, red pepper flakes, thyme, sage, salt and pepper to the pan. Mix well. Sprinkle with flour and mix again. Add chicken stock and simmer for 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Add chicken bits to the mixture and mix well.

Step 3: Pour mixture into the prepared pie dish. Top with the second crust and crimp sides to seal. Lightly wet the top and sprinkle with season salt and poppy seeds.

Step 4: Bake in the oven at 425 degrees and bake for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Bean Burrito Recipe

2009-04-25T22:16:00.001-07:00

Ingredients:
1 (16oz) can refried beans
1 cup rice (cooked)
1 cup salsa
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
tomatoes (diced, to serve)
sour cream (to serve)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a large bowl combine refried beans, salsa, rice and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Mix well.
Step 2: Spoon about 1/3 of a cup of the mixture into the center of a tortilla. Fold up both of the sides and grab the bottom end and roll up. Repeat until are burritos have been wrapped.

Step 3: Arrange burritos in a greased baking dish, and top each burrito with cheddar cheese. Cover and place into the oven. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Serve with tomatoes, sour cream and lettuce if desired.

Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

2009-04-25T21:54:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
¼ teaspoon cream of tar tar
1 cup evaporated milk
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
½ cup margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ cups peanut butter
2 cups chopped walnuts

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Butter an 11 x 7 inch baking dish. In a 3 quart sauce pan cocoa, sugar and cream of tar tar. Add evaporated milk, corn syrup, and margarine. Cook over medium high heat stirring until mixture boils.
Step 2: Clip a candy thermometer onto the pan. Reduce heat to medium. Continue to cook stirring until temperature reaches 238 degrees. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and peanut butter. Mix well and fold in nuts.

Step 3: Pour mixture into pan. Allow to cool.

Chicken Manchurian Recipe

2009-04-25T21:50:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1” pieces)
1 ½ tablespoons flour
1 ½ tablespoons corn starch
1 egg
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 large onion (sliced)
Sauce-
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup tomato puree
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
oil (for frying)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a bowl mix together flour, 1 ½ teaspoon cornstarch, egg, salt and pepper. If batter is too thick add a tiny bit of water to thin it out. Dip chicken pieces into batter, coat well and deep fry chicken pieces in batches in your deep fryer at 375 degrees until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and keep warm until needed.

Step 2: Add a tiny bit of oil to your wok and stir fry slices onions for about 1 minute. Add garlic and ginger stir fry for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, ketchup, tomato puree, soy sauce, and sugar. Mix well stirring and bring to a boil. Combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and pour into mixture while stirring. Cook until sauce thickens.
Step 3: In a bowl pour the sauce over the chicken pieces. Mix well and top with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with white rice.

Coconut Macaroons Recipe

2009-04-25T21:48:00.001-07:00

Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. In a small bowl mix together coconut, sugar, flour, and salt. Stir in egg whites and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Step 2: Grease a baking sheet and drop mixture by the rounded teaspoon onto the baking sheet.
Step 3: Bake at 325 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Allow to cool.

Pumpkin Bread Recipe

2009-04-25T21:22:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2 cups canned pumpkin (or homemade pumpkin puree)
3 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
3 1/3 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¾ teaspoon ground cloves

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine pumpkin, sugar, water, oil and eggs. Beat together until mixed well.
Step 2: In a separate bowl sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and cloves.
Step 3: Slowly mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients beating until smooth.

Step 4: Grease two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. Pour the better into the 2 loaf pans evenly dividing the batter between the two. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow loafs to cool.

Steak Quesadilla Recipe

2009-04-25T21:18:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
½ lb sirloin steak
1 green pepper (diced)
1 onion (chopped)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 tablespoon cilantro (minced)
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary (crushed)
4 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1 roma tomato (diced)
¼ cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
oil (for cooking)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Put steak on the grill and cook until the steak reaches desired doneness (I usually like mine about med-rare). Remove from grill and allow the steak to cool a little. Slice steak into thin strips.
Step 2: Add a tiny bit of oil to a large pan. Sauté peppers, onion, garlic and mushrooms until tender. Sprinkle top of the vegetables with cilantro and rosemary.

Step 3: Place 1 tortilla onto the bottom of the pan. Lay out a layer of cheese a layer of cheese (about ¼ cup), then about half of the sliced steak. Then with a slotted spoon add a layer of the pepper mixture. Top with tomatoes and another layer of cheese. Add another tortilla on top. When the bottom tortilla is lightly browned and cheese has started to melt, flip and cook on the opposite side. Cut into wedges and serve.

Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe

2009-04-25T21:04:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1” chunks)
3 tablespoons fresh garlic (minced)
1 ½ tablespoons fresh ginger (minced)
oil (for cooking)
¾ cup green onions (chopped)
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts
Sauce-
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoons cayenne pepper (or more to your taste)
¼ cup water

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: to make the peanut sauce – In a bowl mix soy sauce, peanut butter. Add white wine vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar and cayenne pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Step 2: in large skillet heat oil. Add garlic, ginger and chicken. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside (about 5 minutes). Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 3: Add a tiny bit more oil to the pan and stir fry red bell peppers and green onions for about 2 minutes or until they have reached desired tenderness. Remove from pan and set aside.
Step 4: Over medium heat add the peanut sauce mixture to the pan. Heat while stirring constantly. When sauce mixture starts to bubble add ¼ cup of water and mix well to thin it out a bit.

Step 5: In a large serving dish add chicken, green onions, red bell pepper, and roasted peanuts. Add sauce and mix well. Serve with white rice.

Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

2009-04-18T21:23:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoons nutmeg
½ teaspoon cloves
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter (softened)
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze-
2 cups confectioners sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon butter (melted)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Set aside.
Step 2: In a separate bowl cream butter and sugar. Add pumpkin puree, egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until creamy. Mix in dry ingredients until well combined. Drop on a cookie sheet by the tablespoon fools. Flatten slightly.

Step 3: Bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool.

Step 4: While cookies are cooling to make the glaze – Combine confectioner’s sugar, milk, butter and vanilla. Mix well.
Step 5: Drizzle glaze onto cookies with a fork.
(Makes 36 servings)

Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe

2009-04-18T21:20:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1 ¼ cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons melted butter
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
Step 2: In a separate bowl mix together eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla. Beat the wet ingredients with the dry mixture until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.

Step 3: Heat pan or griddle. Pour or spoon batter into pan (each pancake should be about ½ cup of batter).
Step 4: Flip the pancake when the top begins to bubble. Fry for 1 minute. Remove from pan and repeat until batter is gone.

Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

2009-04-18T21:18:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups cooked chicken (diced small)
4 slices cooked, crispy bacon (crumbled)
½ cup fresh tomato (diced)
2 tablespoons red onions (finely chopped)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons barbeque sauce

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: If not using left over chicken – cook chicken by preferably grilling. Dice cooked chicken into small chunks and set aside.

Step 2: Butter the bottom of a flour tortilla. Place buttered side down in a nonstick skillet.
Step 3: Sprinkle tortilla evenly with cheese. On one side of the tortilla evenly sprinkle chicken, bacon, tomatoes and onion. Drizzle with barbeque sauce. Fold one side of the tortilla over the top and press down with a spatula. Remove from pan and repeat with the second.
(Makes 2 Servings)

Crab Cakes Recipe

2009-04-18T21:16:00.001-07:00

Ingredients:
1lb lump crab (canned or fresh)
½ cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
oil (for frying)
lemon wedges (to serve)
tartar sauce (to serve)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a medium bowl mix together eggs, mayo, old bay seasoning, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and mustard until creamy. Add bread crumbs and mix in evenly. Last, add in crab meat and mix evenly.
Step 2: Shape into patties (you should get about 6-9 depending on the size).

Step 3: Heat a little bit of oil in a sauté pan. Sauté crab cakes in batches for about 5 minutes on each side. Try and keep an eye on them to make sure they are not burning on the bottom. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
(Makes 3 servings)

Chinese Honey Chicken Recipe

2009-04-18T21:13:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1” chunks)
Oil (for deep frying)
Batter-
4 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup water
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 egg white
Sauce-
1 ½ tablespoons oil
2 teaspoon ginger (minced)
3 tablespoons garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
½ cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 teaspoon water)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a large bowl mix all batter ingredients together until smooth. Cover and allow the batter to site for at least 30 minutes. Add the chicken to the batter tossing to coat.
Step 2: Heat a deep fryer to 350 degrees. Fry chicken bits in patches for 2 minutes or until batter becomes firm. Drain on paper towels.

Step 3: To make the sauce. Heat 1 ½ tablespoons of oil in your wok. Add garlic and ginger and stir fry for 30 seconds. Add salt, honey, vinegar, and water. Mix well. Combine 1 teaspoon of water with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Add to the sauce and Simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 4: Coat chicken with the sauce and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve with white rice.
(Makes 4 servings)

Breakfast Burritos Recipe

2009-04-18T21:09:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1lb sliced bacon (cooked until crispy)
10 eggs (scrambled)
1 (16 oz) can refried beans
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
10 (10”) flour tortillas

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Step 2: In a large bowl beat eggs together. Cook and scramble the eggs with a little bit of butter of cooking spray in a skillet. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 3: On the stove top or in the microwave warm refried beans. Heat tortillas in the microwave for a few seconds between 2 sheets of toweling.
Step 4: In the center of each tortilla put thin layer refried beans, 2 strips of bacon, some eggs and cheese. Roll into burritos by folding the corners towards the center, grabbing the bottom and then rolling up. Repeat until all burritos are rolled.
Step 5: Heat each burrito in a skillet on both sides until browned.

Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe

2009-04-18T21:07:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
8 ounces linguini, spaghetti or vermicelli noodles (cooked until al dente)
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 cups fresh mushrooms (sliced)
1 carrot (peeled and sliced into thin strips)
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
1 onion (sliced)
2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons ginger (minced)
1 green onion (chopped)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon curry powder
salt and pepper (to taste)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a small bowl mix together chicken broth and cornstarch. Set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Add the red pepper flakes and stir fry for 30 seconds. Add mushrooms, carrots, onion, red pepper, garlic and ginger. Stir fry until tender. Add in green onion and stir fry for 1 minute.
Step 2: Add in the chicken broth/ cornstarch mixture along with the hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, and curry powder. Stirring until sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3: Mix sauce with cooked noodles tossing to coat and serve.
(Makes 4 servings)

Potato Skins Recipe

2009-04-18T21:01:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
4 large bake potatoes (baked or microwaved until tender)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Oil (for deep frying)
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 slices of bacon (cooked until crispy and crumbled)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
4 green onions (sliced)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, scoop out the insides and discard leaving about ¼” of the shell.
Step 2: In a small bowl combine 3 tablespoons oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, parmesan cheese and pepper. Brush mixture all over potato skins.

Step 3: Heat deep fryer to 365 degrees and deep fry potato skins for 5 minutes in batches. Drain on paper towels. (* to bake instead of deep fry – pre-heat oven to 475 degrees. Place skins in a greased baking dish and bake for 8 minutes. Turn over and bake for 8 minutes on that side.)
Step 4: Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees. Place potato skins in a lightly greased baking dish and fill each skin with cheddar cheese and bacon. Divide evenly between each skin. Bake for 7 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Remove from oven and top with sour cream and green onions.
(Makes 4 servings)

Chicken Nuggets Recipe

2009-04-18T20:57:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1” chunks)
¼ cup all purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
¼ cup milk
1 egg
½ cup dry Italian breadcrumbs
1 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter (melted, if baking in the oven)
Oil (if deep frying)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: On a plate combine flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder. In a small bowl beat egg and milk. On another plate combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
Step 2: Coat chicken strips first in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture and then roll in the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat until all strips are coated.

Step 3: If deep frying – Heat deep fryer to 360 degrees and deep fry chicken nuggets in batches for 6 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Step 4: If baking in the oven – Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place chicken strips on a baking sheet and drizzle with melted butter. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until strips are no longer pink inside.
(Makes 4 servings)

Crab Puffs Recipe

2009-04-18T20:53:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1lb canned crab (or imitation)
½ cup celery (finely chopped)
½ cup onion (finely chopped)
4 hard boiled eggs (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1 cup water
1 stick butter
1 cup flour
4 eggs

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a large bowl combine crab, celery, onion, hard boiled eggs, chili sauce, and parsley. Mix well and refrigerate.
Step 2: To make the puffs – Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, add 1 stick of butter and stir until melted. Slowly add flour, a little at a time until the dough forms a ball. Allow the mixture to cool. In a separate bowl beat 4 eggs thoroughly. Stir beaten eggs into flour mixture, mix well.

Step 3: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a baking sheet and drop flour/egg mixture by the teaspoon full onto the baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Remove from oven and allow the puffs to cool.
Step 4: Slice each puff in half and fill with the crab mixture.
(Makes 10 servings)

Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe

2009-04-18T20:50:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (cooked and cubed)
2 tablespoons butter (melted)
1 (2 ounce) bottle hot sauce
1 (8 ounce) bottle blue cheese dressing (or ranch)
1 (16 inch) prepared pizza crust
1 (8 ounce) bag shredded mozzarella cheese

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Pre-heat your oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl combine cooked chicken cubes, hot sauce and melted butter. Mix well to coat the chicken.
Step 2: Spread blue cheese dressing over the pizza crust, just enough to cover the crust. Using the whole bottle is not necessary. Top with coated chicken cubes and mozzarella cheese.
Step 3: Bake in the oven until crust is golden brown and cheese has melted (about 10 minutes).

Chinese Chicken Wings Recipe

2009-04-18T20:46:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
3-4lbs chicken wings
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup water
½ cup pineapple juice
1 cup sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a large bowl combine all of the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken wings, cover and refrigerate. Marinate overnight (or longer).
Step 2: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange chicken wings on a foil lined baking sheet. Pour marinade over wings.
Step 3: Bake in the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until wings are fully cooked.

Fried Mushrooms Recipe

2009-04-18T20:33:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
10 ounces whole fresh mushrooms
1 cup flour
½ cup cornstarch
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 cups breadcrumbs (preferably panko)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a large bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt. Add water and mix until a smooth batter has formed. Dip mushrooms into the batter and coat evenly. Allow excess batter to drip off.
Step 2: Roll the mushrooms in breadcrumbs until coated thoroughly. Repeat until all mushrooms are coated.
Step 3: Heat deep fryer to 365 degrees. Deep fry mushrooms in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Fry Bread Tacos Recipe

2009-04-18T20:10:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
Fry bread-
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
4 cups oil (for frying)
Toppings-
1lb ground beef
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 tomatoes (diced)
½ cup picante sauce

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Combine pinto beans and 2 tablespoons of picante sauce in a sauce pan over low heat. Heat until heated thorough. In a large skillet cook ground beef with taco seasoning according to the package directions. Cover and keep warm.
Step 2: To make fry bread – in a bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk and mix until the dough comes together and forms a ball. On floured surface kneed the dough until its smooth. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Heat oil in a deep skillet (oil should be at least 1 ½” deep) to 365 degrees. Break off ¾ cup sized pieces of the dough and shape into round discs that are about ¼” in thickness. Make a thinner depressed area in the center. Fry the bread (1 piece at a time) in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Turn only once. Drain on paper towels.
Step 4: Top fry bread with beans, taco meat, tomatoes, lettuce and cheese.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Chicken Marsala Recipe

2009-04-18T20:03:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon oregano
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
10 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms
4 garlic cloves (minced)
2 cups marsala wine
3 cups chicken stock
1 package linguini (cooked)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: 1 at a time, place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of wax paper (or plastic wrap). With a mallet pound chicken breasts until they are about ¼” thick.
Step 2: On a plate combine flour, salt and pepper, and oregano. Dredge chicken breasts in flour until coated thoroughly.
Step 3: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Fry chicken breasts until they are almost fully cooked (about 3 minutes on each side). Remove from pan and keep warm in the oven at 175 degrees.
Step 4: Deglaze the pan with marsala wine. Make sure to scrape up all the brown bits on the bottom of the pan and mix them with the wine.
Step 5: Add chicken broth mushrooms and garlic. Cook on medium-high for 10 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half. Add chicken breasts back to the pan and cook for another 10 minutes. The sauce should now have become somewhat thick. Serve on a bed of linguini.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe

2009-04-11T23:23:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1 (18.25 ounce) package devils food cake mix
1 (5.9 ounce) package instantly chocolate pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
½ cup warm water
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl mix together devils food cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, sour cream, oil, eggs and water. Mix until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.
Step 2: Pour batter into a greased 12 cup Bundt cake pan.
Step 3: Bake for 50-55 minutes until the top is springy to touch and until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

2009-04-11T23:20:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2lbs Italian sausage
1 small onion (chopped)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups water (if simmering for only 1 hour, 1 cup)
3 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more)
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup red wine

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a large pot (I used a very big skillet) brown Italian sausage, breaking it up into bits as you stir. Add onions and continue to cook until they have become soft. Add garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Mix well.
Step 2: Add basil, parsley, brown sugar, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Mix well and bring to a slow boil. Stir in red wine.
Step 3: Simmer on low stirring frequently for at least 1 hour. Serve over cooked spaghetti noodles.
(Makes 10 Servings)

French Toast Recipe

2009-04-11T23:16:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
8 slices thick Texas toast bread
4 eggs
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (or more if desired)
3 tablespoons butter
powdered sugar

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a shallow bowl mix together eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.
Step 2: Heat a large skillet or griddle. When the pan is hot add butter.
Step 3: Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture for 30 seconds on both sides. Let the excess batter drip off and place into the skillet.

Step 4: Cook each slice on for 1 ½-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Repeat adding more butter to the pan if necessary until all slices have been cooked. Dust with powdered sugar.

Quiche Lorraine Recipe

2009-04-11T23:12:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
½ cup bacon (cooked and crumbled)
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash pepper
1 ½ cups cheddar cheese
1 (9 inch) pre-pared pie crust

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Pre-pare the pie crust and bake in the oven at 325 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow it to cool completely.
Step 2: Meanwhile, in a large bowl beat eggs and add sour cream, salt, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, bacon and cheese. Pour mixture into cooled pie crust.

Step 3: Bake in the oven at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool and finish setting for 10 minutes. Serve.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Buffet Style Doughnuts

2009-04-11T23:09:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1 (10 count) refrigerated biscuits
1/3 cup sugar
Oil (for deep frying)

Cooking Instructions:
Step 1: Heat oil to 350 degrees. Fry disquiets 2 at a time until browned on each side. Drain on paper towels.
Step 2: Pour sugar into a container. Once the doughnuts have cooled toss them lightly in the sugar 1 at a time coating both sides.

Egg Drop Soup

2009-04-11T23:06:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash white pepper
1 green onion (sliced)
2 eggs (slightly beaten)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a sauce pan heat chicken broth, salt, and white pepper. Bring to a boil.
Step 2: Pour beaten egg in a thin stream into the broth (or drizzle with a fork). Stir with a fork until the egg forms shreds. Add green onions and serve.

Fried Rice

2009-04-11T23:03:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
5 cups cooked leftover white rice (that’s at least 1 day old)
1 medium onion (diced)
6 cloves garlic (minced)
2 eggs (beaten)
1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
½ tablespoon tumeric
Soy sauce (to serve)
2 tablespoons oil (for frying)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Add a little bit of oil or cooking spray to a heated fry pan. Add beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 2: Heat a wok and add oil. Add garlic, onion, and peas and carrots. Stir fry until vegetables have reached your desired tenderness. Add rice and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add turmeric and eggs. Mix well.
Step 3: Serve with soy sauce.

Garlic Green Beans

2009-04-11T23:00:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1lb fresh green beans (washed with strings removed, ends trimmed)
Sauce-
1 tablespoon black bean sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
2 green onions (minced, white part only)
½ teaspoon chili paste
3 tablespoons oil (for frying)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a small bowl combine black bean sauce, soy sauce, sugar and rice vinegar. Set aside.
Step 2: Heat your wok and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Add green beans and fry for 10 minutes or until beans have reached your desired tenderness. Remove beans from the wok.
Step 3: Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok. Add garlic, ginger and green onions. Stir fry for 15 seconds. Add chili paste. Add the sauce mixture a cook for a few seconds. Return beans to the pan tossing to coat. Serve.

Egg Rolls

2009-04-11T22:57:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 package egg roll wraps
1 bad shredded cabbage and carrot mix
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder
1 egg (beaten, for sealing)
2 eggs (cooked and scrambled)
Oil (for frying)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Fry ground beef with salt, pepper and garlic powder until beef is completely browned (tip- add the salt, pepper and garlic powder to your taste. You want the flavor to be strong but not overpowering).
Step 2: In a large bowl combine cabbage and carrot mixture, cooked ground beef mixture, and scrambled eggs.
Step 3: Lay out an egg roll wrapper. Place 1-2 tablespoons of filling in the corner of the wrapper, but not so the filling is actually touching the corner. Fold over that corner and roll about half of the way up. Fold over the left and right corners to the middle. Using a brush or the bottom of a spoon, brush the cornstarch/water mixture on the edges of the wrapper. Finish rolling up tightly and secure to make sure there are no leaks. Repeat until all the egg roll wraps are used.
Step 4: Deep fry egg rolls in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Crab Rangoons

2009-04-11T22:48:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
12 ounces of cream cheese (at room temperature)
50 wan ton wrappers
1 cup imitation crab meat (or canned)
2 green onions (minced)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon soy sauce
1 egg (beaten)
oil (for frying)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a bowl cream the cream cheese, soy sauce, green onions and garlic powder. Stir in the crab meat (if using imitation crab it should be chopped into pieces).
Step 2: In a separate bowl beat 1 egg. Lay out a wanton wrapper so it forms a diamond shape and place 1 teaspoon of filling just below the center of each wrapper.
Step 3: Brush the opposite corners of the wanton wrapper with the egg mixture. Fold over the edges of the wrapper to form a triangle and seal tightly.
Step 4: Deep fry the rangoons in batches at 375 degrees for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.

Meat on a Stick (Chicken Skewers)

2009-04-11T22:46:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (10 ounce) bottle teriyaki marinade
1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
1/8 cup creamy peanut butter
½ teaspoon sesame oil
Wooden skewers

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Cut chicken breasts into long strips. In a large bowl combine teriyaki marinade, garlic, peanut butter and sesame oil. Place chicken breasts into bowl and coat with the mixture. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
Step 2: Soak skewers in cold water. Slide each strips onto a skewer.
Step 3: Cook on a grill until chicken is fully cooked. You can also do this with a broiler.

Kung Pao Chicken

2009-04-11T22:43:00.001-07:00

Ingredients:
1lb boneless-skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1” pieces)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons green onions (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon powdered ginger
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: combine the chicken and cornstarch in a small bowl and toss to coat. Heat sesame oil in a wok over medium heat, add chicken and stir fry 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink inside. Remove chicken from wok.
Step 2: Add green onions, garlic, red pepper flakes and powdered ginger to the wok and stir fry for 15 seconds.
Step 3: Combine vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in a small bowl. Mix well and add the sauce to the wok.
Step 4: Return chicken to the wok and coat with sauce. Stir in roasted peanuts. Heat thoroughly. Top with additional green onions if desired and serve over white rice.

Orange Chicken

2009-04-11T22:39:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
Chicken-
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-1/2” cubes)
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 eggs (beaten)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Oil (for frying)
Orange Sauce-
1 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons orange juice
¼ cup lemon juice
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon orange zest (grated)
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ginger root (minced)
½ teaspoon garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons green onion (chopped)
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken in egg mixture and shake in flour mixture to coat. Deep fry chicken in batches at 375 degrees in a deep fryer (or use a wok) until completely cooked.
Step 2: Meanwhile, in a large saucepan combine 1 ½ cups water, lemon juice, orange juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Blend well over medium heat for a few minutes. Stir in brown sugar, orange zest, ginger garlic, and onion. Bring to a boil.
Step 3: Combine 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water and mix thoroughly. Slowly stir cornstarch mixture into sauce until it thickens. Pour sauce over breaded chicken, and if desired add red pepper flakes and garnish with green onions.

Sesame Chicken

2009-04-11T22:32:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons raw sesame seeds
2 green onions (sliced)
Marinade-1 teaspoon chicken base
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon sesame oil
ground white pepper (to taste)
¼ teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon raspberry wine (or any fruity flavored wine)
Batter-
½ cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg (beaten)
½ cup water (or as much as needed to make batter smooth)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
salt (to taste)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Sauce-
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sugar
Salt (to taste)
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar
a sprinkle of ground black pepper

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Cut chicken breasts into 1” chunks and in a glass bowl combine all of the marinade ingredients and mix well. Add the chicken and coat evenly. Cover and marinade for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Meanwhile, in separate bowl combine all of the batter ingredients and mix thoroughly. The batter should be thick enough to coat the chicken but thin enough to flow around the pieces. Set aside.
Step 3: Using a fork or tongs remove the pieces of chicken from the marinade and dip them into the batter to coat evenly (one by one). Deep fry the chicken in batches in your deep fryer for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. (or you can fry in hot oil at about 325 degrees in your wok for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown
Step 4: In your wok combine the sauce ingredients and warm over medium heat. Bring to a boil while stirring and simmer until sauce slightly thickens.
Step 5: In the wok or in a serving dish coat chicken with the sauce and garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.

Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

2009-04-11T22:28:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
8-10 flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
2 cups cooked chicken (chopped)
½ cup onion (chopped)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
2 cups chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies (diced)
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: To make the sauce – In a large saucepan. Melt butter and add onion, garlic, coriander and pepper. Cook until onions are tender. Stir the flour into the sour cream and add to the onion mixture. Stir in green chilis and chicken broth at the same time. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup of cheese.
Step 2: Stir ½ cup of the sauce into the cooked chicken. Mix well. Heat tortillas for 30 seconds in the microwave. Spread 2-3 spoonfuls of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll up.

Step 3: Place tortillas seam side down into a lightly greased 12 x 8” baking dish. Top tortillas with the remaining sauce.
Step 4: Cover loosely with tin foil and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. After 35 minutes uncover and top with the remaining cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is fully melted. Serve.

Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

2009-04-11T22:25:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
Dough-
¾ cup warm water (+plus 2 tablespoon of water)
2 tablespoons butter
2 ½ cups bread flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon bread machine yeast
Filling-
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter (softened)
Glaze-
1 cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Put ¾ cup warm water, 2 tablespoon warm water, 2 tablespoons butter, bread flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, salt and bread machine yeast in a bread machine and start on the dough cycle.
Step 2: When dough is complete roll it out with a rolling pin on a floured surface into a 9” square.
Step 3: In a measuring cup mix cinnamon and granulated sugar. Spread the 2 tablespoons of softened butter over the dough and top with the cinnamon mixture. Roll up the dough tightly. Cut into 1” slices and place into a lightly greased baking dish. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour.
Step 4: Remove plastic wrap and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Step 5: Meanwhile, in a bowl mix together powdered sugar, vanilla and milk. Drizzle over cinnamon rolls and serve.
(Makes About 9 Rolls)

Char Siu Recipe

2009-04-11T22:21:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
3 lbs lean pork loin (cut into strips)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon powdered ginger
¼ cup hoisin sauce
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon rice wine (or sherry)
1 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Cut pork loin into long strips. In a large bowl combine soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger, hoisin, ketchup, honey, rice wine and food coloring. Place pork into bowl, cover and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Soak skewers in cold water. Slide pork strips onto each skewer.
Step 3: Grill until pork is fully cooked.
(Makes 5 Servings)

Shrimp Alfredo Recipe

2009-04-11T22:18:00.001-07:00

Ingredients:
1lb medium raw shrimp (peeled and deveined with tails removed)
6 garlic cloves (sliced in half)
1 medium onion (diced)
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
8 ounces fettuccini (or your favorite pasta)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon cornstarch
seasoning salt
ground black pepper
Minced fresh parsley (for garnish)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Bring to large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 2: Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix cornstarch and milk. Set aside. In a large frying pan heat butter and oil. Add garlic and onions, cook for 5 minutes or until garlic is soft. Mash garlic with the bottom of a fork. Add shrimp and cook until it just turns pink (about 1 ½ minutes). Stir milk mixture into the pan. Cook while stirring constantly until the sauce has thickened (about 2 minutes).

Step 3: Pour mixture over cooked pasta. Mix in parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
(Makes 2 Servings)

Irish Beef Stew Recipe

2009-04-11T22:15:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons flour
1lb beef stew meat or diced beef
1 small onion (chopped)
2 large potatoes (peeled and diced)
4 carrots (peeled and sliced)
2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
6 garlic cloves (minced)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
1 (12 ounce) bottle Irish stout beer
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
¼ cup fresh parsley (minced)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a large pot heat oil. Coat beef cubes with flour and fry in oil until browned on all sides. Remove meat from the pot and set aside. Add mushrooms and onions to the pan. Cook onions until tender.
Step 2: Add the beef back to the pot. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, beef broth and beer. Add potatoes and carrots. Cover and simmer on low for 1 hour.
Step 3: In a measuring cup mix together 1 table spoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water. Pour into the stew and stir. Simmer until the sauce has thickened. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
(Makes 6 Servings)

Carrot Cake Recipe

2009-04-11T22:12:00.001-07:00

Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup walnuts (chopped)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (drained)
Frosting-
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
¼ cup butter (softened)
2 cups powdered sugar

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla extract. Mix with a spoon until smooth. Stir in carrots, walnuts, coconut and pineapple.
Step 2: Pour into a greased 9×13” baking pan and bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Step 3: While cake is cooling, to the make cream cheese frosting- In a bowl beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time and beat until smooth. Spread frosting over the top of the cake.

Mongolian Beef Recipe

2009-04-11T22:09:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1 lb flank steak
¼ cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon ginger (minced)
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
½ cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice wine
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 green onions (sliced)
1 medium onion (sliced)
Oil (for frying)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: To make the sauce- in a sauce pan heat 2 teaspoons of oil. Add garlic and ginger, stir fry 10 seconds. Add soy sauce, wine and water. Add brown sugar and dissolve into the sauce. Add red pepper flakes. Bring the sauce to a boil and boil for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 2: Slice the flank steak against the grain into ¼” thick slices. Tilt the knife blade at a 45 degree angle to the top of the steak to get wider cuts. Toss the steak slices with cornstarch and let the beef sit for 10 minutes (this is very important, do not skip).
Step 3: Heat up about a cup of oil in your wok to about medium heat. Add the beef slices to the wok and cook for 3 minutes (or use a deep fryer).

Step 4: Remove the meat from the wok with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Drain all of the oil from the wok expect about a tablespoon. Add onions to the wok and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add the steak back to the wok and pour in the sauce. Cook while stirring until the sauce began to bubble.
(Makes 2 Servings)

Asian Salmon Recipe

2009-04-11T22:07:00.001-07:00

Ingredients:
2 lbs salmon fillets (cleaned)
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
1 lime (juiced)
1 lime (zested)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 green onions (chopped)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Heat an outdoor grill to high heat. Place salmon on 3 slightly over lapping large sheets of aluminum foil.
Step 2: In a bowl mix together soy sauce, chili sauce, ginger, garlic, lime juice, lime zest and brown sugar. Pour the sauce over the salmon. Place salmon in aluminum foil on the grill.
Step 3: Grill salmon for 4-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove and place on a platter. If there is any sauce left over on the aluminum foil, pour it over the fillets. Sprinkle with chopped green onions.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Mocha Brownies Recipe

2009-04-11T22:03:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
Brownies-
½ cup shortening
½ cup butter
1 cup cocoa
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon hot water
4 teaspoons instant coffee
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup flour
½ teaspoon salt
Frosting-
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1 ½ tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons instant coffee

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Pre heat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 13” baking dish with tin foil and lightly grease It lightly. Melt butter and shortening in the microwave or on the stove top.
Step 2: Pour melted butter and shortening into a large mixing bowl. Add cocoa and blend in well. Add sugar and mix well. Dissolve instant coffee in tablespoon of hot water and mix into the cocoa mixture. Add eggs one at a time and beat in well by hand. Stir in vanilla, flour and salt. Pour mixture into the baking dish and spread out evenly.
Step 3: Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to fully cool.

Step 4: While brownies are cooling. To make the frosting – In a bowl cream butter and vanilla. Add powdered sugar and beat on medium speed. Dissolve instant coffee in milk and add to the mixture. Beat until lightly and fluffy. Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies.

Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

2009-04-11T22:00:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
3-4lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
2/3 cup rice wine (or sake)
1 cup soy sauce
4 ½ teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/3 cup white sugar
7 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
1 small pinch red pepper flakes
black pepper (to taste)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a sauce pan over high heat, add rice wine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the wine for 10 minutes. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar. Season with garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Allow sauce to cool completely.
Step 2: Place chicken in a bowl, pour in teriyaki sauce. Seal and marinade over night in the refrigerator.
Step 3: Remove chicken from the marinade (reserve the liquid if you want to use it for sauce). Cook chicken by grilling, baking or cut into pieces and stir fry.
Step 4: If using the marinade as a sauce- pour the reserved marinade into a sauce pan or wok and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Three Cup Chicken Recipe

2009-04-11T21:56:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Cornstarch (for dusting, optional)
1/3 cup sesame oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup rice wine (or sake)
20 garlic cloves (minced)
10 thin slices of fresh ginger
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoons water
2 cups fresh basil (chopped)
2 Serrano peppers (sliced, with seeds)
1 cup green onions (sliced)
Oil (if deep frying)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Cut the chicken breasts into 1” chunks. Lightly dust the chicken with cornstarch. Deep fry the chicken bits in batches at 375 degrees until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Step 2: Heat sesame oil in your wok on medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger and Serrano peppers. Stir fry for 1 minute.
Step 3: In a bowl stir together rice wine, soy sauce and sugar. Pour into the wok. Put chicken bits into the wok and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water in a measuring cup. Pour into the sauce and stir until the sauce becomes somewhat thick.

Step 4: Add green onions and basil. Cook for 2 minutes and serve.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe

2009-04-11T21:52:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, with tails removed)
1 cup water
2/3 cup white sugar
½ cup walnuts
4 egg whites
2/3 cup cornstarch
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon canned sweetened condensed milk
1 cup oil (for frying)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a small sauce pan mix water and sugar. Bring to a boil and add the walnuts. Boil for 2 minutes, drain and place on a baking sheet to dry.

Step 2: Meanwhile, beat egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy. Stir in cornstarch until it becomes somewhat thick. Dip shrimp into the batter. Heat oil in a deep fryer and fry shrimp in batches in oil until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
Step 3: In a serving bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey and sweetened condensed milk. Add shrimp and toss to coat with the sauce. Add walnuts and serve.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

2009-04-11T21:48:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
½ cup butter (melted and cooled)
2 eggs (lightly beaten)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (11 ½ ounce) package milk chocolate chips (or less)
½ cup walnuts (chopped)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease 12 muffins cups (or muffin tins). In a large bowl mix together flour, white sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.
Step 2: In another bowl stir together eggs, milk, butter and vanilla until well blended. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the milk mixture into the well and stir until well combined. Lightly stir in chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
Step 3: Spoon batter into muffins cups or tins. Place into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Southwest Burger Recipe

2009-04-11T21:39:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1lb buffalo burger (or ground beef)
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1/3 cup salsa
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup guacamole
3 slices jalapeno jack cheese
1 small can green chilies (diced)
lettuce (shredded)
1 tomato (sliced)
French fried onions
Hamburger buns

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a large bowl mix together burger, taco seasoning and salsa. Shape mixture into 3 patties. Grill burgers on medium heat on a grill for 6-8 minutes on each side.

Step 2: Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix sour cream and guacamole. Top burgers with cheese and grill until the cheese has melted.
Step 3: Remove burgers from the grill. To assemble – put the burger on a bun. Top with green chilies, tomato, French fried onions, and lettuce. Spread sour cream/guacamole mixture on the bottom of the top part of the bun.
(Makes 3 Burgers)

Calzones Recipe

2009-04-11T21:17:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
Dough-
1 package yeast
1 cup water (warm)
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups flour
Filling-
1 can sliced mushrooms (drained)
1 green pepper (diced)
2 slices of onion (diced)
1 jar pizza sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1lb Italian sausage (cooked)
1 small package sliced pepperoni
½ cup mozzarella cheese
butter (melted, for brushing)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: To make the dough- dissolve yeast in 1 cup of warm water. In a large bowl mix sugar, oil, salt, and flour. Add water/yeast mixture and mix together until smooth. Knead well and cover and allow to sit for 30 minutes.
Step 2: While dough is resting. In a separate bowl mix mushrooms, green pepper, Italian sausage, onion, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, oregano, basil, garlic salt, and pepperoni.
Step 3: Split the dough in half and roll out each half on a flour surface into a 10” circle. Place 1-2 cups of sauce in the center of each circle of dough. Top with mozzarella cheese.

Step 4: Fold over and crimp shut. Place calzones on a greased cookie sheet.
Step 5: Place into the oven and bake for 25 minutes at 375 degrees. After 15 minutes into the baking remove from the oven and brush lightly with melted butter. Return calzones to the oven and allow them to finish cooking.

Double-Chocolate Cheesecake

2009-04-11T21:06:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS

24 OREO Cookies, crushed
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (8 ounce) package BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted
4 eggs
1/2 cup blueberries

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
Mix crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-pan lined with foil. Bake 10 min.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add chocolate; mix well.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
Bake 45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 4 hours. Use foil to lift cheesecake from pan. Top with berries.

Grilled Hamburger Recipe

2009-02-09T21:30:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
1lb ground beef chuck
1 tomato (sliced)
2 slices Monterey jack or cheddar cheese
lettuce (torn)
salt and pepper (to taste)
canola oil (for brushing)
Hamburger buns
Avocado relish-
2 avocados (chopped)
½ of a small onion (diced)
1 jalapeño pepper (minced)
3 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
The juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Shape ground chuck into patties (no more than ¾” thick). Make a depression in the center of each patty with your thumb so the burgers won’t bulge. Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to high heat. Brush each patty with canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Place patties on the grill and grill burgers until they are fully cooked. Right before the burgers are done top each patty with a slice of cheese and allow it to melt. Remove patties from grill.

Step 2: To make avocado relish – in a medium bowl combine avocados, onion, jalapeño pepper, cilantro. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime onto the mixture tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3: To assemble burgers- place a patty on the bottom of a hamburger bun. Top with a slice of tomato, lettuce and avocado relish. Cover with the top half of the bun.

Pork Fajitas Recipe

2009-02-08T21:26:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
1lb boneless pork chops or tenderloin (cut into thing strips)
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 green bell peppers (sliced)
1 onion (sliced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
The juice of 1 lime
8 flour tortillas (warmed)
Optional Condiments-
Tomato
Lettuce
Shredded cheese

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a bowl mix pork slices, oil, salt, pepper, fajita seasoning, garlic, and cumin. Mix well to coat pork. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 2: In a large pan heat a little oil. Add pork mixture and stir fry constantly for 2-3 minutes. Add bell peppers and onions. Stir fry for 4 minutes. Add lime juice and cook for 2 more minutes until vegetables are tender and pork is fully cooked.

Step 3: Add ¾ cup of meat mixture to each warmed tortilla, add condiments (if desired) and serve.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Chicken Sandwich Recipe

2009-02-07T21:21:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts halves
1 ripe avocado (sliced)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 large Vidalia onion (sliced into rings)
salt and pepper
4 hamburger buns
mayonnaise (to taste)
4 slices provolone cheese

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a bowl combine sliced avocado and lemon juice. Add water to cover. Set aside.

Step 2: In a skillet over medium high heat, heat butter and sauté onions until brown and caramelized. Set aside.

Step 3: Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place on your grill and cook chicken until no longer pink inside (about 5 minutes on each side). Place hamburgers buns on the grill and lightly toast them.

Step 4: Spread buns with mayonnaise and then stack on the chicken breast, onions, cheese and avocado slices.
(Makes 4 Sandwiches)

Banana Cake Recipe

2009-02-06T21:17:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
1 ½ cups ripe bananas (mashed)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter (softened)
2 1/8 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups buttermilk
Cream cheese frosting-
½ cup butter (softened)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ½ cups icing sugar
Walnuts (chopped, for garnish)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 275 degrees. Grease 2, 8” round baking pans.

Step 2: In a small bowl mix mashed bananas and lemon juice. Set aside. In a medium bowl mix flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl cream ¾ cups butter and 2 1/8 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Stir in banana mixture.

Step 3: Evenly pour batter into 2, 8” round baking pans. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Between those times keep checking on the cake with a toothpick to see if it’s done. When the cake is done take the baking pans and place them directly into the freezer for 45 minutes to cool.

Step 4: While cake is cooling, to make the frosting- In a bowl cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in vanilla extract. Add icing sugar a little at a time and beat on low until combined. Then beat on high until smooth.

Step 5: Remove the cake from the pans and lay out the bottom half on a plate. Spread it fully with frosting. Add the top half and cover the entire cake with frosting. Add chopped walnuts on top.
(Makes 14 Servings)

Grilled Shrimp Recipe

2009-02-05T21:12:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
2lbs raw large shrimp (peeled and deveined, with tails attached)
1 cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
The juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Skewers

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a medium bowl mix together olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, hot pepper sauce, tomato paste, oregano, salt and black pepper. Reserve a small amount of the marinade for basting while grilling. Pour the remaining marinade into a large sealable plastic bag and add shrimp tossing to coat. Place into the refrigerator and allow shrimp to marinade for 2 hours.
Step 2: After 2 hours, lightly grease and pre-heat your grill to medium low heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard the marinade.

Step 3: Add shrimp to the grill and cook about 5 minutes per side or until opaque. While shrimp are cooking baste them frequently with the reserved marinade.
(Makes 6 Servings)

BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

2009-02-04T21:09:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
1 (7 ounce) package rotini pasta noodles (cooked and drained)
8 slices bacon (cooked until crispy and crumbled)
1 cup mayonnaise (or salad dressing)
¼ cup lemon juice concentrate
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons chicken flavored instant bouillon
1 large tomato (seeded and chopped)
¼ cup green onions (sliced)
4 cups lettuce (thinly sliced)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, chicken flavor instant bouillon, and sugar. Mix well until smooth.
Step 2: In a serving bowl add noodles, bacon, tomato, and green onions, Toss with dressing. Stir in lettuce right before serving.
(Makes 10 Servings)

Fruit Salad Recipe

2009-02-02T21:34:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
2 medium bananas (sliced or diced)
2 medium apples (diced)
The juice of 1 lemon
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (with juice reserved)
2 cups strawberries (sliced)
2 cups grapes
¼ cup pecans (chopped)
1 (1 ½ ounce) box sugar free instant vanilla pudding mix
½ cup water

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl combine apples, bananas and lemon juice. Toss to coat. Add pineapple, strawberries, grapes and pecans.

Step 2: In a small bowl whisk vanilla pudding mix with water and reserved pineapple juice until smooth.

Step 3: Add pudding mixture to fruit and mix gently until thoroughly coated. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
(Makes 10 Servings)

Taco Stuffed Shells Recipe

2008-07-09T22:41:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1lb ground beef
1 package taco seasoning
1 4 once package cream cheese
12 large pasta shells
1 cup salsa
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 cup Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
1 ½ cups tortilla chips (crushed)
3 green onions (chopped)
1 cup sour cream

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a fry pan cook ground beef and add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. Add cream cheese cover and simmer until cheese is melted. Blend well. Set aside and allow to fully cool. While burger is cooking cook the pasta shells, drain and toss well with butter.
Step 2: Pour salsa in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
Step 3: Stuff each shell with the meat mixture. Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish and cover the tops of the shells with taco sauce.
Step 4: Cover and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Step 5: After 30 minutes, uncover, and sprinkle crushed chips and shredded cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses on top. Cook for about 15 more minutes. Serve with sour cream, additional salsa, black olives or whatever you think goes good with tacos!

2008-06-09T22:29:00.000-07:00

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a bowl cream the cream cheese, soy sauce, green onions and garlic powder. Stir in the crab meat (if using imitation crab it should be chopped into pieces).
Step 2: In a separate bowl beat 1 egg. Lay out a wanton wrapper so it forms a diamond shape and place 1 teaspoon of filling just below the center of each wrapper.
Step 3: Brush the opposite corners of the wanton wrapper with the egg mixture. Fold over the edges of the wrapper to form a triangle and seal tightly.
Step 4: Deep fry in batches at 375 degrees for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.

Chicken Strips Recipe

2008-05-09T22:26:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
6 chicken breasts (or store bought chicken tenders)
Marinade -
½ tablespoon potassium chloride
½ tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon accent salt
1/8 tablespoon garlic powder
¼ cup bottle chicken base
1 ¾ cups water
Coating-
2 cups all purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon pepper
¾ teaspoon accent salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg (beaten)
1 cup milk
oil (for deep frying)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: If using chicken breasts, cut chicken breasts into strips. Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl or sealable bag and marinade chicken strips over night in the refrigerator.
Step 2: In a shallow bowl beat together 1 egg and 1 cup of milk. Combine all of the coating ingredients in another shallow bowl, pie plate, or shaker bag and mix well.
Step 3: Dip the chicken strips into the egg mixture, then into the coating and double dip.
Step 4: Fry in the deeper fryer at 375 degrees until golden brown or until they float. Drain on paper towels.

BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe

2008-05-02T22:11:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1 store bought or homemade pizza crust
Sauce-
½ cup barbeque sauce
¾ teaspoon honey
Toppings-
1 boneless skinless chicken breast (grilled)
1 small red onion (sliced)
½ cup grated gouda cheese
½ cup grated mozzarella cheese

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Grill Chicken breasts until fully cooked and cut into small strips. Set aside. In a bowl mix together honey and barbeque sauce. Set aside.
Step 2: Prepare pizza crust and press down and shape onto a pizza pan. Top dough with barbecue sauce and spread evenly over the crust. Top the sauce with a layer of Gouda and mozzarella cheeses. Then add sliced chicken and red onions on top of the cheeses.
Step 3: Bake in the oven at 485 for about 10 minutes or until crust in browned.

Mushroom Chicken Recipe

2008-04-09T22:22:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
cornstarch (for dusting)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 package fresh button mushrooms
4 small zucchini

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Cut chicken and zucchini into 1” chunks. Lightly dust chicken with a little bit of corn starch until lightly coated.
Step 2: Add vegetable and sesame oil to the wok and fry chicken pieces until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 3: Add zucchini and mushrooms to the wok and stir fry for a few minutes. Add soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, minced fresh garlic, and ground ginger to the wok stirring to coat and stir fry until mushrooms and zucchini are fully cooked.
Step 4: Return chicken pieces to the wok and coat with sauce, heat thoroughly and serve.

Steak Tacos Recipe

2008-03-09T22:18:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1lb flank steak (thinly sliced)
vegetable oil (for frying)
1 large red bell pepper (sliced)
1 large onion (sliced)
1 tablespoon Chili powder
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 ½ teaspoons olive oil
¾ teaspoon salt
8 garlic cloves (minced)
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
3 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
sour cream

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Add vegetable oil to a skillet and turn to medium-high. Add peppers and stir fry for about 4 minutes. Add onions and cook until vegetables are cooked as desired. Remove pepper mixture from pan, place in a large bowl and cover to keep warm.
Step 2: Add steak to pan and cook for about 7 minutes or until cooked as you like.
Step 3: Add cooked steak to pepper mixture. Add in chili powder, salt, lime juice, olive oil, and fresh garlic. Toss well to coat.
Step 4: Heat tortillas according to package directions. Spoon steak/vegetable mixture evenly over tortillas and top with chopped cilantro and sour cream.

Chinese Broccoli Beef Recipe

2008-02-09T22:14:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
1lb flank steak
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 bunch fresh broccoli (sliced into florets)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 slices fresh ginger (finely minced)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Slice steak against the grain thinly into strips. Place steak in a bowl or sealable bag.
Step 2: Combine soy sauce, dry sherry and cornstarch. Mix well, and pour mixture over steak strips. Marinate for 15 minutes to a half hour.
Step 3: Heat the wok and add oil. Add minced garlic and ginger root and stir fry over medium-high heat for about 20 seconds. Add beef and stir fry stirring constantly for a couple minutes.
Step 4: Add broccoli and stir fry for 5 minutes or until broccoli is cooked but still crispy and dark green.

Butterscotch Cookies Recipe

2008-01-01T22:06:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
½ cup butter (softened)
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup butterscotch chips

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a large bowl cream butter and sugar until the mixture is fluffy. Add in vanilla and egg and mix well. Add salt, flour, and baking soda. Mix well. Stir in the crisp rice cereal and butterscotch chips.

Step 2:Drop dough by the rounded teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet.
Step 3: Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool

Parmesan Fish Recipe

2008-01-01T21:27:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
5 medium fish fillets
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup dry bread crumbs
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 eggs (beaten)
½ cup white flour
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
Oil (for frying)
Lemon Sauce-
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon basil

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: For the sauce – In a small bowl combine mayo, lemon juice, lemon zest and basil. Mix well cover and chill.
Step 2: On a pie plate combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and cayenne pepper. Mix well. On a separate plate combine flour, 1 pinch salt and pepper. Mix well. Beat eggs in a shallow dish.
Step 3: 1 at a time coat each fillet by rolling in flour, then dipping in egg mixture and then rolling in the bread crumb mixture. Make sure fillets are fully coated evenly.
Step 4: Deep fry 2 pieces at a time at 350 degrees in a deep fryer. Deep fry for 2-3 minutes or until fillets are golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon sauce.